Desert Blanc Retired After Tendon Injury
Desert Blanc, winner of the June 9 Woodford Reserve Manhattan Handicap (gr. IT) at Belmont Park, suffered a tendon injury and has been retired.
Desert Blanc (GB)
- Bay Colt
- Born 2008
- GB-Bred
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Trainer:
BAILLET CHRISTIAN
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Jockey:
BENOIST GREGORY
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Owner:
ECURIE JARLAN
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Breeder:
HARAS DU MEZERAY
Desert Blanc (GB) |
Desert Style (IRE) | Green Desert |
| Organza (GB) | ||
| Lumiere Rouge (FR) | Indian Ridge (IRE) | |
| Lumen Dei |
| Sale / Hip / Type | Buyer / Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|
ARQAUG2009Hip 459 | Yearling |
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($102,161) |
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Desert Blanc Wins Manhattan Stretch Duel
Making his second start in the U.S., Desert Blanc won a stretch duel with Papaw Bodie to win the Woodford Reserve Manhattan (gr. IT), the turf marathon on the June 9 Belmont Stakes card.
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Top Three from Fort Marcy Battle in Manhattan
The trio of Boisterous, Desert Blanc, and Top Surprize--the respective top three finishers in the Fort Marcy Stakes (gr. IIIT)--figure to make things interesting again in the Woodford Reserve Manhattan Handicap.
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Boisterous Wins Fort Marcy in New York Return
Boisterous made his return to New York a winning one, closing resolutely through the stretch for a one-length victory over Desert Blanc in the $150,000 Fort Marcy Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Belmont Park May 5.
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Boisterous Tops Balanced Field in Fort Marcy
Eight stakes winners are among the entrants for the $150,000 Fort Marcy Stakes (gr. IIIT) on the grass May 5 at Belmont Park, with Boisterous the 5-2 morning line choice.
