Dark Cove Scratched from St. Leger
Trainer Mike Maker discovered some filling in the tendon of multiple graded stakes winner Dark Cove, and the morning line second-choice will scratch from the $400,000 American St. Leger Aug. 17 at Arlington Park.
Dark Cove
- Bay Colt
- Born 2007
- KY-Bred
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Trainer:
Michael J. Maker
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Jockey:
Joel Rosario
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Owner:
Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
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Breeder:
Stonewall Farm Stallions
Dark Cove |
Medaglia d'Oro | El Prado (IRE) |
| Cappucino Bay | ||
| Crystal Cove | Kris S. | |
| Scenic Point |
| Sale / Hip / Type | Buyer / Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|
KEENOV2007Hip 395 | Weanling |
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$120,000 |
KEESEP2008Hip 1145 | Yearling |
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$155,000 |
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Botti to Saddle Dandino in American St. Leger
Three-time British champion jockey Ryan Moore will ride the 9-5 morning line favorite Dandino, a grade II winner, in the American St. Leger Stakes Aug. 17 at Arlington Park.
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Dark Cove Lowers Course Record at Arlington
Ken and Sarah Ramsey's favored Dark Cove rated behind stalking pacesetter Ioya Bigtime and unleashed a late burst of speed in the stretch to capture the July 13 Stars and Stripes Stakes (gr. IIIT) by 1 3/4 lengths.
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Another Distance Turf Test for Dark Cove
After winning a pair of graded stakes in 1 1/2-mile turf races in Kentucky, Dark Cove will try to make it three straight at the distance when he starts in the Stars and Stripes Stakes (gr. IIIT) July 13.
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Dark Cove Strong Louisville Handicap Winner
Elkhorn Stakes (gr. IIT) winner Dark Cove collected another victory May 25 at Churchill Downs, proving the best over Atigun and Najjaar in the $100,000 Louisville Handicap (gr. IIIT).
