Sheet Music Has Different Tune For Destin
Once upon a time, not long ago (actually, only three months ago), Twin Creeks Racing Stables had a hot prospect for the Kentucky Derby named Destin.
Constitution
- Bay Colt
- Born 2011
- KY-Bred
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Constitution and jockey Javier Castellano win the Grade I Donn Handicap at Gulfstream Park on February 7, 2015. Coglianese Photo
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Constitution with jockey Javier Castellano, returns to the winner's circle after the $1M Besilu Florida Derby March 29, 2013 at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale, Florida. (Skip Dickstein
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Constitution wins the 2015 Donn Handicap.
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Constitution wins the 2015 Donn Handicap.
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Constitution wins the 2015 Donn Handicap.
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Constitution wins the 2015 Donn Handicap.
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Constitution wins the 2015 Donn Handicap.
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Constitution wins the 2015 Donn Handicap.
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Constitution wins the 2015 Donn Handicap.
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Constitution wins the 2015 Donn Handicap.
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Constitution wins the 2014 Florida Derby.
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Constitution wins the 2014 Florida Derby.
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Constitution wins the 2014 Florida Derby.
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Constitution wins the 2014 Florida Derby.
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Constitution wins the 2014 Florida Derby.
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Constitution wins the 2014 Florida Derby.
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Constitution wins the 2014 Florida Derby.
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Constitution wins the 2014 Florida Derby.
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Constitution wins the 2014 Florida Derby.
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Constitution wins the 2014 Florida Derby.
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Constitution wins the 2014 Florida Derby.
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Constitution wins the 2014 Florida Derby.
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Constitution - Maiden Win, January 11, 2014.
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Constitution gets through on the inside to win the Florida Derby.
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Constitution will make his stakes debut in the Florida Derby.
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Eagle Scout Gives Pletcher 4,000th Win
Twelve-time defending Gulfstream Park Championship Meet leading trainer Todd Pletcher reached a personal milestone March 18, when Eagle Scout won the fifth race to give the trainer his 4,000 victory.
Constitution Retired to WinStar Farm
WinStar Farm's and Twin Creeks Racing's multiple grade I winner Constitution has been retired to stud at WinStar for 2016. The son of Tapit will stand for a fee of $25,000 stands and nurses.
Tonalist Aims for Jockey Club Gold Cup Repeat
While Tonalist enters the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes (gr. I) Saturday, Oct. 3 on -- by his standards -- a downward trend, the Tapit colt will be favored to repeat his 2014 victory in the Belmont Park race.
Tonalist Fires Bullet for Second Gold Cup Bid
Reigning Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) winner Tonalist drilled a bullet five furlongs Sept. 26 at Belmont Park in preparation for this year's edition of the race Oct. 3.
Fields Forming for 'Super Saturday' Stakes
The fields for six graded stakes on Belmont Park's Oct. 3 "Super Saturday" card are beginning to take form.
Ironicus Wins Bernard Baruch in Record Time
Rallying from last, Ironicus exploded through the stretch to take the $250,000 Bernard Baruch Handicap (gr. IIT) at Saratoga Race Course in a turf course record time Sept. 7.
Ironicus Has New Challenge in Bernard Baruch
Ironicus, who has an electrifying late kick, will have to catch front-running Constitution, who makes his turf bow and first start since the Donn Handicap (gr. I) in the Bernard Baruch Handicap (gr. IIT) Sept. 7 at the Spa.
Spa Horses Prepare for Travers Day Races
Multiple grade 1 winner Private Zone hit the main Saratoga track after the renovation break Saturday morning Aug. 22, working four furlongs in :45 4/5 to record a bullet for all horses at the distance.
Angela Renee, Competitive Edge Drill at Spa
Todd Pletcher sent out several of his stable stars for workouts July 26 at Saratoga Race Course, including graded stakes winners Stopchargingmaria, Angela Renee, and Competitive Edge.
Castellano Gears Up for Busy FL Derby Day
Javier Castellano will ride all 14 races at Gulfstream Park March 28, including Ami's Flatter in the $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I), and he wasn't even supposed to be in South Florida that day.
California Chrome Records Last Work for Dubai
California Chrome worked seven furlongs March 13 in an easy 1:23 4/5, turning in his final local workout before shipping to Dubai for the $10 million Dubai World Cup.
Constitution Ruled Out of Dubai World Cup
Constitution, winner of the Donn Handicap (gr. I) Feb. 7 at Gulfstream Park, has been ruled out of the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) March 28 at Meydan because of heat and soreness in his left shin.
Lenny's Place: Spring Training Edition
Lenny Shulman talks with Randy Gullatt of Twin Creeks Farm about Constitution, Mission Impazible, Graydar, Dubai, & business partner Steve Davison. Lenny also touches on TVG and the NTRA. Presented by Hill 'n' Dale Stallions watch video
Lenny's Place: Spring Training Edition
Lenny Shulman talks with Randy Gullatt of Twin Creeks Farm about Constitution, Mission Impazible, Graydar, Dubai, facing Lea, and business partner Steve Davison. Lenny also has a Top 6 list for the new TVG, NTRA commentary, and more! Presented by Hill 'n' Dale Stallions.
Podcast: Haskin's Racing Review for Feb. 10
Steve Haskin and Ron Mitchell talk about the weekend of racing. Steve expands on the performances of Shared Belief, California Chrome, Dortmund, Firing Line, Danzig Moon, Cyrus Alexander, Far From Over, and Constitution.
The Week in Photos for 2/10/2015
Photos from Santa Anita Park, Delta Downs, Gulfstream Park, Golden Gate Fields, Aqueduct and more! view slideshow
Recapping a Giant Weekend of Racing
J. Keeler Johnson recaps the San Antonio showdown and a great weekend of Derby preps. read blog
Constitution Wires Donn Handicap Over Lea
Constitution notched his second grade I victory Feb. 7 at Gulfstream Park and did so impressively, taking the $500,000 Donn Handicap (gr. I) wire-to-wire while holding off 2014 Donn victor Lea.
An Epic Saturday of Racing
J. Keeler Johnson previews the Donn Handicap, San Antonio Stakes and more! read blog
Lea Faces Tough WinStar Duo in Donn Handicap
Son of First Samurai faces a tall task Feb. 7 for Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott, coming back to defend his title against Commissioner and Constitution along with European invader Sloane Avenue.
Pletcher's Donn Quartet Breeze at Palm Beach
Trainer Todd Pletcher's quartet of candidates for the $500,000 Donn Handicap (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park all breezed four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs the morning of Feb. 1.
Todd Pletcher IS Funny… No, Really
Rivals and racing fans may view top trainer Todd Pletcher as reserved and unemotional, but there is more to the dedicated horseman than meets the eye. A competitive nature, sly wit, and drive to succeed have carried him to the top of the game.
Slideshow: Tapit: 2014 Leading Sire
As a companion to the January 10, 2015 issue of The Blood-Horse, we present a look at Tapit's 2014 successes on the track and at the sales. view slideshow
Pletcher Pointing Constitution, Danza to Donn
Trainer Todd Pletcher is pointing a pair of grade I winners to the first major race for older horses in the country, the $500,000 Donn Handicap (gr. I) Feb. 7 at Gulfstream Park.
Hoppertunity Gets Churchill Score in Clark
Hoppertunity made the most of his chance to finally run at Churchill Downs, grinding out his greatest career victory Nov. 28 in the $500,000 Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Healthcare (gr. I).
That Handicapping Show: Clark Handicap
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra look at the Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs Friday. Watch Video
Hoppertunity, Constitution Head Clark
Many count the two top 3-year-olds in the field of nine among those who could have made some noise before heading to the sidelines earlier this season.
Easter Gift Takes Unusual Path Back to Clark
When Easter Gift finished a solid third to eventual 3-year-old champion Will Take Charge and Game On Dude in last year's Clark Handicap (gr. I), trainer Chad Brown was hoping that big things could be on the horizon.
Bayern, Constitution Top Clark Nominations
Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Bayern and Besilu Florida Derby (gr. I) victor Constitution headline 20 horses nominated to the $500,000 Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Healthcare (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.
Tapit's Son Winchill to Pointer Farm in PA
The stakes-winning Winchill, by 2014 leading sire Tapit, will stand the 2015 breeding season at Pointer Farm near Bernville. He is the first son of Tapit to stand in Pennsylvania.
Injury Knocks Constitution Off Derby Trail
Besilu Florida Derby (gr. I) winner Constitution will miss the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and the other two Triple Crown races after a hairline fracture in his front right cannon bone was discovered.
Podcast: End of the Derby Road
Steve Haskin reflects on this year's "Road to the Kentucky Derby" and shares his thoughts on who will be on top on the first Saturday in May.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 4/14/2014
Steve Haskin tells us how the final weekend of Kentucky Derby prep races have affected his Derby Dozen. read blog
Pletcher Trio Back to Work for Kentucky Derby
Undefeated Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) winner Constitution returned to work for trainer Todd Pletcher at Palm Meadows Training Center April 13, along with We Miss Artie and Intense Holiday.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 4/7/2014
Steve Haskin changes his 'Wicked' Derby Dozen list this week. Many have moved up and a few have fallen off. Read to find out who! read blog
And They're Off: Steve's Birthday Edition
Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin talk about Constitution, Untapable, the drug culture in horse racing, dirt at Keeneland, and more. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm Watch Video
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 4/1/2014
Race highlights from Dubai, Gulfstream, Fair Grounds, Japan, Oaklawn Park, Santa Anita and more. view slideshow
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 3/31/2014
Steve Haskin brings Constitution into his Kentucky Derby Dozen this week, but read to see who falls off the list! read blog
After the Wire: Florida and Louisiana Derby
Evan Hammonds comments on the efforts of Vicar's in Trouble and Constitution. watch video
After the Wire: Florida and Louisiana Derby
Evan Hammonds recaps the Florida Derby and Louisiana Derby, both are Kentucky Derby prep races.
Florida Derby Top Trio Making Kentucky Plans
Trainer Todd Pletcher was mulling his Kentucky plans for Constitution the day after the undefeated colt's courageous victory in $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park March 29.
Field Selection Tops Final Derby Future Wager
For only the third time in the 16-year history of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager's final pool, bettors were unable to decide on an individual horse, instead making the Mutuel Field the top choice.
Gulfstream Sets Florida Derby Day Handle Mark
Gulfstream Park set an all-time Florida Derby day handle record March 29 when $26.8 million was wagered on the live program highlighted by the 63rd edition of the grade I event sponsored by Besilu Stables.
Constitution Edges Wildcat Red in FL Derby
If horseplayers had a question of which runner to bet in the $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park March 29, the one Javier Castellano was named on seemed as sure a shot as any.
A Tremendous Day of Racing
When the calendar pages turn to March, and the days slowly count down to the final Saturday of the month, the annual anticipation for one of the greatest days in horse racing begins to build. read blog
Florida Derby is Crunch Time for Cairo Prince
Kiaran McLaughlin knew he was taking a risk when he decided to bypass the Feb. 22 Fountain of Youth with Holy Bull winner Cairo Prince; now the colt has little margin for error on the road to the Kentucky Derby.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 3/24/2014
Did the Sunland Derby and Spiral Stakes shake Steve Haskin's Kentucky Derby Dozen this week? You may be surprised, read and find out! read blog
One for the Roses: Constitution
Steve Haskin looks at the Florida Derby, examining Constitution and Cairo Prince.
Cairo Prince Leads Several Florida Workers
Cairo Prince, the probable favorite for the upcoming $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park, breezed an easy half-mile in :50.90 the morning of March 22 at Palm Meadows.
Connections
| Trainer | Todd A. Pletcher |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Javier Castellano |
| Owner | WinStar Farm LLC and Twin Creeks Racing Stables, LLC |
| Breeder | Grapestock LLC & Fox Hill Farms |
Pedigree
| Constitution View Five-Cross Pedigree | Tapit | Pulpit |
| Tap Your Heels | ||
| Baffled | Distorted Humor | |
| Surf Club |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSAUG2012 Hip 139 |
Yearling | Twin Creeks Racing | Vinery Sales, agent | $400,000 |
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Trending Horses
| Beholder |
| Tepin |
| Songbird |
| Nyquist |
| Exaggerator |
| Arrogate |
| Frosted |
| Cathryn Sophia |
| Dacita (CHI) |
| Stellar Wind |
