Ky. Derby Trail: Fierce Wind Blows
Three-year-olds around the country continue to get "zapped" by the Derby trail's three-headed monster. You know, zap, as in Nick Zito, Steve Asmussen, and Todd Pletcher.
Why Tonto
- Bay Colt
- Born 2005
- KY-Bred
Coglianese Photos
Why Tonto draws away to take the Hallandale over favored Cowboy Cal.
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'Other' Pletcher Colt Wins at Gulf
Why Tonto, not favored Cowboy Cal, won the Feb. 16 Hallandale Beach Stakes at Gulfstream.
'Cowboy' Back to Turf for Pletcher
Derby prospect Cowboy Cal will start in the Feb. 16 Hallandale Beach at Gulfstream Park instead of taking a traditional route.
Cowboy Cal Romps in Tropical Derby
Cowboy Cal, a 3-year-old Giant's Causeway colt, captured his first graded stakes win Jan. 1 at Calder Race Course.
Wise Answer Tries Turf at Calder
The 3-year-old colt Wise Answer will make his turf debut in the Jan. 1 Tropical Park Derby.
Why Tonto Headed for King Cugat
Trainer Todd Pletcher didn't think his chances looked so great for Why Tonto to get in off the alternate list of the $1 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Oct. 26, so he entered the colt in the Oct. 21 King Cugat Stakes at Belmont Park.
Connections
| Trainer | Todd A. Pletcher |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Corey J. Lanerie |
| Owner | Starlight Stable, LLC (Jack Wolf), Donald J. Lucarelli and Paul H. Saylor |
| Breeder | T. F. VanMeter & L. B. VanMeter |
Pedigree
| Why Tonto View Five-Cross Pedigree | Indian Charlie | In Excess (IRE) |
| Soviet Sojourn | ||
| Why So Much | Northern Baby | |
| Satiety |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2006 Hip 683 |
Yearling | Barry Berkelhammer, agent for Starlight Stables | EATON SALES AGENT, agent | $160,000 |
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