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 Thorn Song Lights Up Firecracker
Front-running Thorn Song slammed the door on prohibitive choice Einstein in the stretch and held on for a one-length victory in the $213,250 Firecracker Handicap (gr. IIT) over a yielding Churchill Downs turf course July 4.
Lucky Island Cruises in Tom Fool
Lucky Island showed his greed for speed in the $161,000 Tom Fool Handicap (gr. II), grabbing the lead after bursting out of the starting gate from the one hole and rolling to a 4 1/4 length victory, without a serious challenge, July 4 at Belmont Park in New York. Back to Top |
| | RACING PREVIEWS | | |
Plenty of Options in Locust Grove
Graded stakes winners Brownie Points, Bayou's Lassie, and Meribel headline a field of 10 entered for the $150,000-added Locust Grove Handicap (gr. IIIT), a one-mile event turf event for fillies and mares July 6, the closing day of the 52-day spring meet at Churchill Downs. Improving Mint Lane Tries Dwyer
Challengers include Ready's Image, Halo Najib, and Fidelio. Back to Top |
| | RACING RECAPS | | |
Silverfoot Regains Luster at Arlington
The 8-year-old stayer Silverfoot found a nice spot for his first win in more than two years, rallying along the hedge to post a mild surprise in the $175,000 Stars and Stripes Turf Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Arlington Park July 4. Any Limit Goes Distance in First Flight
Joseph V. Fields Jr.'s homebred mare Any Limit hit the winner's circle for the first time in nearly 17 months July 4 at Belmont, getting the early jump on six rivals, then holding off Wild Gams in a determined stretch drive to narrowly win the $150,000 First Flight Handicap (gr. II). Another Dominating Win For J Be K
Winning for the fourth time this season and collecting his third graded victory, Zayat Stables' J Be K stamped himself as one of the legitimate leaders of the sprint division, putting on a dominating performance in the $150,000 Jersey Shore Stakes (gr. III) July 4 at Monmouth Park. Back to Top |
| | FEATURES | | |
The Big Chill
PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
Dismissed at odds of 40-1 for the Suburban Handicap (gr. I), Giant's Causeway's son Frost Giant prevailed with a determined effort that recalled the battling style of his sire. Back to Top |
| | RACE RESULTS | | |
Firecracker H. (gr. II), CHURCHILL DOWNS, 7/4, Race 10, $200,000, STK, 3 yo's & up, One Mile, (Turf), 1:36.69, YL 1 - Thorn Song, 118, Unbridled's Song-Festal, by Storm Bird, $135,780, B-Pinnacle Racing LLC & Taylor Made Farm Inc. (KY), O-Zayat Stables, LLC (Ahmed Zayat), T-Dale L. Romans, J-Kent J. Desormeaux, Lifetime Record: 18-5-4-3, $382,201
2 - Einstein (BRZ), 124, Spend a Buck-Gay Charm, by Ghadeer (FR), $38,800, B-Fazenda Mondesir (BRZ), O-Patricia Cunningham and Melissa Green, Lessee, T-Helen Pitts, J-Robby Albarado, Lifetime Record: 19-8-2-1, $1,297,931
3 - Steve's Double, 115, Stephen Got Even-Think Double, by Al Nasr (FR), $21,900, B-Acorn Hill Farm, Inc. (MD), O-Oxbow Racing, LLC (Art and Stephanie Preston), T-Ronny W. Werner, J-Miguel Mena, Lifetime Record: 11-4-1-2, $259,016. Margins: 1, 1/2, 1. Others: Faith's Magic, Portuga (BRZ), A. P. Xcellent, Inca King. Stakes Detail
Tom Fool H. (gr. II), BELMONT PARK, 7/4, Race 8, $200,000, STK, 3 yo's & up, Seven Furlongs, 1:22.73, MY 1 - Lucky Island (ARG), 118, Lucky Roberto-Ebrolize (ARG), by Equalize, $90,000, B-Arroyo de Luna (ARG), O-Shadwell Stable, T-Kiaran P. McLaughlin, J-Alan Garcia, Lifetime Record: 5-4-0-0, $134,942
2 - Tasteyville, 117, With Approval-Rahfee, by Rahy, $40,000, B-Fox Ridge Farm, Inc. (KY), O-Fox Ridge Farm, T-Patrick J. Kelly, J-Michael J. Luzzi, Lifetime Record: 26-6-6-4, $355,205
3 - Premium Wine, 115, Prime Timber-Just a Bullet, by Jolie's Halo, $15,000, B-Sez Who Thoroughbreds (NY), O-Zayat Stables, LLC, T-Anthony W. Dutrow, J-John R. Velazquez, Lifetime Record: 12-5-3-2, $369,450. Margins: 4 1/4, 1, 2 1/4. Others: Starforaday, Council Member, Not for Money. Stakes Detail
First Flight H. (gr. II), BELMONT PARK, 7/4, Race 7, $150,000, STK, 3 yo's & up, Fillies and Mares, Seven Furlongs, 1:23.86, MY 1 - Any Limit, 116, Limit Out-Clandestinely, by Forty Niner, $90,000, B-J. V. Shields Jr. (KY), O-Shields, Jr., Joseph, V., T-H. Allen Jerkens, J-Cornelio H. Velasquez, Lifetime Record: 19-6-1-5, $343,138
2 - Wild Gams, 116, Forest Wildcat-Diamonds and Legs, by Quiet American, $30,000, B/O-New Farm (NJ), T-Benjamin W. Perkins, Jr., J-Alan Garcia, Lifetime Record: 20-8-4-1, $868,486
3 - Rite Moment, 118, Vicar-Moments of Joy, by Lost Code, $15,000, B-Charles Nuckols Jr. & Sons (KY), O-Winning Move Stable, Singer, C., B., Seidman, S., Moirano, J., L., Ravenwood Sta, T-Gary C. Contessa, J-Rajiv Maragh, Lifetime Record: 13-6-4-0, $369,102. Margins: neck, 1 1/2, 3. Others: Windy, Akronism, Baroness Thatcher, Ice Cool Kitty, Looky Yonder. Stakes Detail
Stars and Stripes Turf H. (gr. III), ARLINGTON PARK, 7/4, Race 8, $175,000, STK, 3 yo's & up, One And One Half Miles, (Turf), 2:30.40, GD 1 - Silverfoot, 114, With Approval-Northern Silver, by Silver Ghost, $102,000, B-Stephanie S. Clark (KY), O-Chrysalis Stables LLC (Stephanie S. Clark), T-Dallas Stewart, J-Rene R. Douglas, Lifetime Record: 30-9-1-2, $744,015
2 - Telling, 118, A.P. Indy-Well Chosen, by Deputy Minister, $34,000, B-Darley (KY), O-Alex and Joanne Lieblong, T-Steve Hobby, J-Eusebio Razo, Jr., Lifetime Record: 7-4-1-2, $95,242
3 - Canela, 114, El Corredor-Najmah, by Nijinsky II, $18,700, B-Jacqueline Eldredge & John A. Wayt (KY), O-Rose Barney, T-Michael J. Maker, J-James Graham, Lifetime Record: 36-14-7-2, $262,699. Margins: 2, 1, 1 1/4. Others: Cloudy's Knight, Borobudur, Major Rhythm, Rumor Has It, A. P. Xcellent, Lattice. Stakes Detail
Jersey Shore S. (gr. III), MONMOUTH PARK, 7/4, Race 9, $150,000, STK, 3 yo, Six Furlongs, 1:09.10, FT 1 - J Be K, 123, Silver Deputy-Major Wager, by Valid Wager, $90,000, B-Glory Days Breeding, Inc. (KY), O-Zayat Stables, LLC, T-Steven M. Asmussen, J-Garrett K. Gomez, Lifetime Record: 6-4-1-0, $337,200
2 - Silver Edition, 119, Silver Deputy-Sincerely, by Meadowlake, $30,000, B-Larry Johnson (KY), O-Thomas F. Van Meter II & Phillip Maloof, T-D. Wayne Lukas, J-Eddie Castro, Lifetime Record: 12-2-4-1, $202,429
3 - Indy Joe, 119, Indy King-Perfect Pearl, by Holy Bull, $16,500, B-Adena Springs (FL), O-Circle Z , Joseph Masone & Mark Shuman, T-Mark Shuman, J-Joe Bravo, Lifetime Record: 9-3-1-2, $134,700. Margins: 4, 6, 1 1/4. Others: Fujita, Go Go Shoot, Bright Pick. Stakes Detail
GROSSER PREIS ER JUNGHEINRICH GABELSTAPLER (gr. III), HAMBURG, 7/4, Race 5, $50,000, STK, 3, Fillies, 2200, 2:32:09, SFT 1 - LADY MARIAN, 128, Nayef-La Felicita (GB), by Shareef Dancer, $32,000, T-W BALTROMEI, J-D BOEUF
2 - ASHANTEE, 128, $10,000
3 - UMIRAGE (GB), 128, Monsun (GER)-Ungarin (GER), by Goofalik, $5,000, B-Gestut Rottgen (GB), T-H BLUME, J-A SUBORICS. Margins: .03, .01. Others: GOATHEMALA, SALVE GERMANIA (IRE), YARASTAR (GB), AUENTIME, SPLASH MOUNTAIN (IRE), FLURE DE LEISE (IRE). Stakes Detail Back to Top |
Presque Isle Mile S., PRESQUE ISLE DOWNS, 7/4, Race 7, $174,125, STK, 3 yo's & up, One Mile, 1:35.97, FT 1 - Summer Doldrums, 119, Street Cry (IRE)-Dance for Dixie, by Unaccounted For, $105,000, B-Gentry Stable (KY), O-Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence, T-Richard A. Violette, Jr., J-Dale V. Beckner, Lifetime Record: 16-5-2-2, $748,746
2 - Forty Grams, 113, Distorted Humor-Belle South, by Phone Trick, $35,000, B-4M Ranch (KY), O-Pesch, A., Bolton, G. and Fog City Stables, T-Steven M. Asmussen, J-Rex A. Stokes, III, Lifetime Record: 14-3-1-4, $296,211
3 - Archers Alyancer, 116, Archers Bay-Alyancer, by Robin des Pins, $17,500, B-Ted Smith (ON), O-Sharon B. Simms, T-John Simms, J-Constant Montpellier, Lifetime Record: 26-6-4-2, $313,269. Margins: 3/4, 2 1/2, 1 3/4. Others: Explosive Heat, Johnie Bye Night, Judiths Wild Rush, Got the Last Laugh, Acts Like a King, Independent George. Stakes Detail
Sweet and Sassy S., DELAWARE PARK, 7/4, Race 8, $100,000, STK, 3 yo's & up, Fillies and Mares, Six Furlongs, 1:10.58, FT 1 - Cash's Girl, 119, Northern Afleet-Jolie Hawk, by Mister Jolie, $60,000, B-T. Wynn Jolley & Mary Sue Jolley (FL), O-Cash is King LLC, T-Timothy F. Ritchey, J-Pablo Morales, Lifetime Record: 13-5-1-1, $217,492
2 - Your Flame in Me, 117, Boundary-Icy Demeanor, by Allen's Prospect, $20,000, B-Woodlawn Breeding Inc (MD), O-Robert Goldsmith, T-Michael J. Trombetta, J-Mario G. Pino, Lifetime Record: 9-4-3-0, $185,640
3 - Intentional Fever, 117, Stormin Fever-Dance Teacher, by Smarten, $11,000, B/O-Edward P. Evans (VA), T-Anthony W. Dutrow, J-A. R. Napravnik, Lifetime Record: 9-4-2-1, $170,120. Margins: head, 5, 1/2. Others: Hungarian Boatbaby, Sheets, Downthedustyroad, Akronism, Oelectra. Stakes Detail
Flawlessly S., HOLLYWOOD PARK, 7/4, Race 8, $100,000, STK, 3 yo, Fillies, One Mile, (Turf), 1:35.15, FM 1 - Starry Pursuit, 115, Van Nistelrooy-Star White, by Naevus, $68,460, B-Rose Hill Farm (KY), O-Abruzzo & Carver, T-Jerry Hollendorfer, J-Joel Rosario, Lifetime Record: 5-4-0-0, $126,225
2 - Ginger Pop, 117, El Prado (IRE)-French Madam, by Rahy, $22,820, B-Adena Springs (KY), O-Thor-Bred Stable, LLC, T-Dan L. Hendricks, J-Richard Migliore, Lifetime Record: 4-2-1-0, $71,600
3 - Runforthemoneybaby, 121, Unusual Heat-Andover the Money, by Dynaformer, $13,692, B-Abrams, Johnson-Stoll, V. Johnson, Nakkashian & Roberts (CA), O-Michael Bello, LLC Sarno, Williams, Et Al, T-Jeff Mullins, J-Tyler Baze, Lifetime Record: 7-2-2-2, $174,184. Margins: 1, neck, neck. Others: Sweeter Still (IRE), Gorgeous Goose, Lethal Heat, Kazamira, Homemade Brew, Final Fling, Respecttheofficer, Bitterbutsweet, Quick Commander. Stakes Detail
Frank A. "Buddy" Abadie Memorial S., EVANGELINE DOWNS, 7/4, Race 4, $75,000, STK, 3 yo, Fillies, One Mile, 1:38.50, FT 1 - Superior Storm, 122, Stormy Atlantic-Alittlebitsuperior, by Total Departure, $45,000, B-Jack Dickerson (LA), O-Jac Mac Stable LLC (Jack Dickerson), T-Richard D. Jackson, J-John Jacinto, Lifetime Record: 10-6-1-1, $250,098
2 - Biduadeau, 120, A. P. Delta-Tensas Bon Adeau, by American Chance, $15,000, B-Ryder River Ridge Farm Inc (LA), O-Valene Farms ( John & Murray Valene), T-Sturges J. Ducoing, J-Francisco C. Torres, Lifetime Record: 8-3-0-3, $79,450
3 - Go Atm, 122, Fifty Stars-Money Unlimited, by Fire Dancer, $7,500, B-Robert Zollars (LA), O-Wesley E. Hawley, T-Wesley E. Hawley, J-Donald Edward Simington, Lifetime Record: 7-3-1-1, $72,305. Margins: 3/4, 5 1/2, 1. Others: Queen Ralphilia, Deeliteful Day, A Little Tipsy, Miss Dylan, Amiabandit. Stakes Detail
B. B. Sixty Rayburn Memorial S., EVANGELINE DOWNS, 7/4, Race 5, $75,000, STK, 3 yo, One Mile, 1:37.22, FT 1 - Ide Like a Double, 122, Ide-Make Mine a Double, by Carr de Naskra, $45,000, B-Robkat Racing Stable, LLC (LA), O-Valene Farms ( John & Murray Valene), T-Bryon J. Gilbert, J-Kerwin D. Clark, Lifetime Record: 9-4-0-1, $133,411
2 - Star Production, 115, Run Production-Zarb's Star, by Zarbyev, $15,000, B-Foxwood Plantation, Ltd. (LA), O-Foxwood Plantation, Ltd. (William Boorhem), T-James E. Hodges, J-Carlos Gonzalez, Lifetime Record: 10-2-3-1, $83,820
3 - Strategic Weapon, 115, Strategic Intent-Diva Devil Gayle, by Malagra, $7,500, B-J. Patrick Lee Racing L.L.C. (LA), O-Roger Bartell, T-Paul E. Gregoire, J-Tammy Smith, Lifetime Record: 8-2-0-2, $51,510. Margins: 3 3/4, 8 1/4, neck. Others: Bluehard, Okie Souvenir, Tensas Why Gin, Corey's Red Boy, Erlroy, Cubera. Stakes Detail
Sam J. Whiting Memorial H., PLEASANTON, 7/4, Race 10, $50,000, STK, 3 yo's & up, Six Furlongs, 1:09.10, FT 1 - Scrumpy, 114, Taskmaster-Sweet Dish, by Candi's Gold, $39,650, B-Stan Uragami & James Chapman (CA), O-Lamonte Isom, T-William E. Morey, J-Kyle Kaenel, Lifetime Record: 20-11-3-2, $138,470
2 - Magic Texan, 120, Texas Glitter-Magically Irish, by Magic Rascal, $10,100, B-Michael Mulligan & Britt Mulligan (FL), O-Turf Express, Inc. & Jim Donnan, T-Steven Miyadi, J-Luis V. Martinez, Lifetime Record: 6-4-0-1, $101,335
3 - Cause to Believe, 116, Maria's Mon-Imaginary Cat, by Storm Cat, $6,100, B-Overbrook Farm (KY), O-Peter Abruzzo or Peter Redekop B. C. Ltd, T-Jerry Hollendorfer, J-Roberto M. Gonzalez. Margins: 1 1/4, head, 1 1/4. Others: Vicarino, Colonel Courtney SI 90, Thoughtuknew, Acquire the Fire, Jack Hes Tops, Principle Secret. Stakes Detail
My Fair Lady S., SUFFOLK DOWNS, 7/4, Race 8, $50,000, STK, 3 yo's & up, Fillies and Mares, One And One Sixteenth Miles, 1:44.58, MY 1 - Nijinsky Bullet, 117, Silver Charm-Nijinsky's Passion, by Nijinsky's Table, $30,000, B-Adena Springs (FL), O-Aurora Springs Stable, T-Rafael Ramos, J-Deudis Pena-Mora, Lifetime Record: 34-6-9-4, $128,278
2 - Salty Response, 118, Cozzene-Lake Huron, by Salt Lake, $10,000, B-Brereton C. Jones (KY), O-Craig B. Singer, T-Steve Klesaris, J-Taylor M. Hole, Lifetime Record: 7-2-2-0, $62,015
3 - Peak Maria's Way, 117, Pyramid Peak-Ilusoria, by Maria's Mon, $5,000, B-John C. Oxley (KY), O-Old Coach Farm & John D. Murphy, T-Michael E. Gorham, J-Irwin J. Rosendo, Lifetime Record: 24-8-1-2, $403,685. Margins: nose, 15 1/4, 1 1/4. Others: Enter Stage Left, Indy's Ahyoka, Divine Plan, British Event, Gator's Tracks, Le Cordon Bleu, Lokaloka (GB), Montecito (GB), Sagal. Stakes Detail
Florence Henderson S., INDIANA DOWNS, 7/4, Race 3, $50,000, STK, 3 yo's & up, Fillies and Mares, One And One Sixteenth Miles, 1:45.63, SY 1 - Easy Tee, 123, Lil E. Tee-Prematurely Gray, by Relaunch, $30,000, B-Tony Schuler (IN), O-Mary Ann Calabrese and Michael Cohen, T-Michael L. Reavis, J-Emanuel Cosme, Lifetime Record: 27-8-4-1, $153,868
2 - Princess Composer, 123, Composer-Spruce Fir, by Big Spruce, $10,000, B-Chris S Nolan (IN), O-Evelyn Escalona, T-Rebecca K. McGee, J-Jose M. Camejo, Lifetime Record: 21-14-2-3, $147,355
3 - Linda's Lace, 116, Is Sveikatas-Rosie's Lace, by Nostrum, $5,500, B-Randy Haffner (IN), O-Robert Zahl, T-Robert Zahl, J-Leandro R. Goncalves, Lifetime Record: 15-4-7-0, $68,359. Margins: 3/4, 3 3/4, 8. Others: Amature's Prize, Heart Tee, Brean Can, Model's Memo, Lady Newton, Crazy X Lover, Paythehoosier. Stakes Detail
Princess Elaine S., CANTERBURY PARK, 7/4, Race 7, $50,000, STK, 3 yo's & up, Fillies and Mares, One And One Sixteenth Miles, (Turf), 1:43.90, FM 1 - Seasahm, 117, Sahm-Caravel Port, by Northern Flagship, $30,000, B-Carol Ann Curtis & Camelia Casby (MN), O-Carol Curtis & Camelia Casby, T-McLean Robertson, J-Derek C. Bell, Lifetime Record: 8-3-1-1, $52,940
2 - Sahm Sweetheart, 115, Sahm-Plana Dance, by Northern Flagship, $10,000, B/O-Robert D. Colvin (MN), T-Robert D. Colvin, J-Paul M. Nolan
3 - Chasin Mason, 117, Barkerville-Hustle Your Bustle, by The Minstrel, $5,500, B-Davidson and Erban (MN), O-Marion Davidson & Steve Erban, T-James H. Cook, J-Jesse Jimenez Garcia, Lifetime Record: 22-3-2-5, $97,646. Margins: 1, 2 3/4, head. Others: Hills of Ireland, Pretty as a Smile, A. J. Bakes, Poco Doc, Nishani. Stakes Detail
Wadsworth Memorial H., FINGER LAKES, 7/4, Race 8, $50,000, STK, 3 yo's & up, One And One Eighth Miles, 1:50.86, GD 1 - Rises the Phoenix, 117, Lion Cavern-Laura's Bet, by Ultramate, $30,000, B-Bruce Raymond Grossman & Keith Dickstein (NY), O-Oakwood Stable, T-Daniel H. Conway, Jr., J-Nazario Alvarado, Lifetime Record: 34-7-9-6, $260,534
2 - Brocco Valley, 120, Peaks and Valleys-Fatima Blush, by Brocco, $10,000, B-Daniel Nicholson (NY), O-Ferentino Farm and Charlton Baker, T-Charlton Baker, J-Pedro A. Rodriguez, Lifetime Record: 34-12-6-5, $195,377
3 - Tommasi, 118, Raffie's Majesty-Shock It, by Double Negative, $5,000, B-H James Bond & Tina Marie Bond (NY), O-Tina Marie Bond, T-H. James Bond, J-Dennis Carr, Lifetime Record: 19-5-6-1, $199,019. Margins: nose, 1 1/4, 1 1/2. Others: Malibu Moonshine, Windication, Powerful Touch, Tiger Speech, Johnie Bye Night, Spirit Warrior. Stakes Detail
King County H., EMERALD DOWNS, 7/4, Race 7, $50,000, STK, 3 yo's & up, Fillies and Mares, One Mile, 1:36.80, FT 1 - Firetrail, 116, Defensive Play-Danza Regio, by Danzatore, $27,500, B-Dunn Bar Ranch LLC (WA), O-Dunn Bar Ranch, LLC, T-Junior L. Coffey, J-Kevin Radke, Lifetime Record: 10-4-3-1, $97,475
2 - Shampoo, 118, Gulch-Taste the Passion, by Wild Again, $10,000, B-Northwest Farms (KY), O-Northwest Farms LLC, T-Doris Harwood, J-Ricky Frazier, Lifetime Record: 12-6-1-2, $155,575
3 - Eclatante, 115, In Excess (IRE)-Almost Skint (IRE), by Last Tycoon (IRE), $7,500, B-Dr. & Mrs. Duane Hopp (CA), O-Dr & Mrs Duane Hopp, T-Sharon Ross, J-Deborah Hoonan-Trujillo, Lifetime Record: 9-2-1-4, $47,135. Margins: 4, neck, 2 1/4. Others: Kissntheboysgoodby, Beaulena, She's All Silk, Cottingham, Mirror Pond, Judicature, Merrily. Stakes Detail
WILLIAM EWART PROPERTIES GALA STAKES, SANDOWN PARK, 7/4, Race 4, $39,388, STK, 3+, CFG, 10.03, 2:06:72, GD-F 1 - MANY VOLUMES (USA), 131, Chester House-Reams of Verse, by Nureyev, $22,708, B-Juddmonte Farms Inc (KY), T-H R A CECIL, J-T E DURCAN
2 - BUSHMAN, 131, Maria's Mon-Housa Dancer (FR), by Fabulous Dancer, $8,608, B-Darley (GB), T-D M SIMCOCK, J-R MULLEN
3 - KANDIDATE, 134, Kabool (GB)-Valleyrose (IRE), by Royal Academy, $4,308, B-Proton Partnership (GB), T-C E BRITTAIN, J-D HOLLAND. Margins: .03. Others: STAGE GIFT (IRE), TELL, FIGHT CLUB (GER). Stakes Detail
CTBA Derby, ARAPAHOE PARK, 7/4, Race 8, $36,505, STK, 3 yo, Colts and Geldings, One And One Sixteenth Miles, 1:45.10, FT 1 - Singin Vicar, 120, Vicar-Singing Bird, by Wavering Monarch, $21,903, B/O-Willard Burbach (CO), T-James E. Jones, J-Russell Vicchrilli, Lifetime Record: 6-1-0-3, $11,421
2 - Major River, 120, Majorbigtimesheet-Yukon River, by Yukon, $7,301, B-Jack Warren (CO), O-Richard Lueck, T-Jon G. Arnett, J-Michael G. Ziegler, Lifetime Record: 3-1-0-1, $6,917
3 - Rasmussen, 120, Bright Launch-Runaway Elegance, by Runaway Groom, $3,650, B-Willard Burbach (CO), O-Harry L Veruchi, T-Jon G. Arnett, J-Travis Wales, Lifetime Record: 6-4-0-0, $40,870. Margins: 6 1/4, neck, 2 3/4. Others: The Latest Twist, Ikantoo, Aspen Mist, Head Waiter, My Boots Boogie, Cowboy Joe, Ringthebuzzer, Fuzzy Creek, Black Star Rising. Stakes Detail
Mecke S., CALDER RACE COURSE, 7/4, Race 3, $36,000, STK, 3 yo's & up, One And One Eighth Miles, 1:53.75, FT 1 - Zoobstick, 119, Groomstick-Zoobie, by First and Only, $23,000, B/O-Jerome G. Bozzo Trust (FL), T-Jerry Bozzo, J-Juan C. Leyva, Lifetime Record: 22-5-6-3, $134,163
2 - Otis Ridge, 119, Quaker Ridge-Avenging Aly, by Crusader Sword, $6,500, B-Bobby Della Russo (FL), O-Richard N. Averill, T-Kirk Ziadie, J-Manoel R. Cruz, Lifetime Record: 42-6-5-8, $153,785
3 - Marnesia's Big Boy, 123, Halo's Image-Marnesia Bid, by Prospector's Bid, $3,575, B-Albino Rossi (FL), O-AML Stables, Inc., T-Albino A. Rossi, J-Javier Santiago, Lifetime Record: 9-2-2-1, $62,070. Margins: 2 1/4, 2 1/2, 1/2. Others: Quistopher, Fly With the Wind, A. P. Magic, Croton Road, Silversandsoftime. Stakes Detail
AAIM DRAGON STAKES, SANDOWN PARK, 7/4, Race 2, $29,541, STK, 2, CFG, 5.03, 1:00:83, GD-F 1 - LIGHT THE FIRE (IRE), 128, Invincible Spirit (IRE)-Rouge Noir, by Saint Ballado, $17,031, B-A. Panetta (IRE), T-B J MEEHAN, J-J FORTUNE
2 - APRIL PRIDE, 123, Falbrav (IRE)-Hasta, by Theatrical (IRE), $6,456, B-Sir Eric Parker (GB), T-R HANNON, J-R L MOORE
3 - MOSS LIKELY (IRE), 123, Clodovil (IRE)-Lichen (GB), by Lycius, $3,231, B-Island Syndicate (IRE), T-M R CHANNON, J-D HOLLAND. Others: RAGGLE TAGGLE (IRE), ROYAL RAIDER, WHITE SHIFT (IRE), RUSSET REWARD. Stakes Detail Back to Top |
| INTERNATIONAL RACE RESULTS | |
Grosser Preis Er Jungheinrich Gabelstapler (gr. III), HAMBURG, 7/4, Race 5, $50,000, STK, 3, Fillies, 2200, 2:32:09, SFT 1 - Lady Marian, 128, Nayef-La Felicita (GB), by Shareef Dancer, $32,000, T-W BALTROMEI, J-D BOEUF
2 - Ashantee, 128, $10,000
3 - Umirage (GB), 128, Monsun (GER)-Ungarin (GER), by Goofalik, $5,000, B-Gestut Rottgen (GB), T-H BLUME, J-A SUBORICS. Margins: .03, .01. Others: Goathemala, Salve Germania (IRE), Yarastar (GB), Auentime, Splash Mountain (IRE), Flure De Leise (IRE). Stakes Detail Back to Top |
| | RACE ENTRIES | | |
| Date | Track | Name | Distance | Surface | Purse |
| 7/5 | ARLINGTON PARK | Sweetest Chant S. | One And One Sixteenth Miles | All Weather Track | $50,000 |
| 7/5 | BELMONT PARK | Mariensky S. | One And One Sixteenth Miles | Inner turf | $75,000 |
| 7/5 | CANTERBURY PARK | Come Summer S. | One Mile | Turf | $50,000 |
| 7/5 | BELMONT PARK | Prioress S. | Six Furlongs | Dirt | $250,000 |
| 7/6 | BELMONT PARK | Dwyer S. | One And One Sixteenth Miles | Dirt | $200,000 |
| 7/6 | BELMONT PARK | Thunder Puddles S. | One And One Sixteenth Miles | Turf | $75,000 |
| 7/5 | COLONIAL DOWNS | Da Hoss S. | One Mile | Inner turf | $60,000 |
| 7/5 | CHURCHILL DOWNS | Bashford Manor S. | Six Furlongs | Dirt | $150,000 |
| 7/5 | HOLLYWOOD PARK | CashCall Mile Invitational S. | One Mile | Turf | $750,000 |
| 7/5 | HOLLYWOOD PARK | Vanity H. | One And One Eighth Miles | All Weather Track | $300,000 |
| 7/7 | DELAWARE PARK | Oh Say S. | Six Furlongs | Dirt | $55,000 |
| 7/5 | HOLLYWOOD PARK | Hollywood Juvenile Championship S. | Six Furlongs | All Weather Track | $100,000 |
| 7/6 | CHURCHILL DOWNS | Locust Grove H. | One Mile | Turf | $150,000 |
| 7/6 | EMERALD DOWNS | Governor's H. | Six And One Half Furlongs | Dirt | $50,000 |
| 7/5 | MOUNTAINEER CASINO RACETRACK & RESORT | Mountain State S. | Five And One Half Furlongs | Dirt | $75,000 |
| 7/5 | MOUNTAINEER CASINO RACETRACK & RESORT | Firecracker S. | One Mile | Turf | $75,000 |
| 7/5 | MOUNTAINEER CASINO RACETRACK & RESORT | Independence Day S. | One Mile | Turf | $75,000 |
| 7/5 | INDIANA DOWNS | A. J. Foyt S. | One And One Sixteenth Miles | Turf | $50,000 |
| 7/5 | LOUISIANA DOWNS | Independence S. | About One Mile | Turf | $50,000 |
| 7/5 | HASTINGS RACECOURSE | Supernaturel H. | One And One Sixteenth Miles | Dirt | $50,000 |
| 7/5 | HASTINGS RACECOURSE | Vancouver Sun H. | One And One Sixteenth Miles | Dirt | $50,000 |
| 7/5 | HOLLYWOOD PARK | American Oaks Invitational S. | One And One Fourth Miles | Turf | $750,000 |
| 7/5 | HOLLYWOOD PARK | Triple Bend Invitational H. | Seven Furlongs | All Weather Track | $300,000 |
| 7/5 | LONE STAR PARK | Lone Star Park Turf Sprint H. | Five Furlongs | Turf | $50,000 |
| 7/6 | HASTINGS RACECOURSE | Chris Loseth H. | One And One Sixteenth Miles | Dirt | $50,000 |
| 7/5 | MONMOUTH PARK | Mr. Prospector S. | Six Furlongs | Dirt | $75,000 |
| 7/5 | MONMOUTH PARK | United Nations S. | One And Three Eighth Miles | Turf | $750,000 |
| 7/5 | MONMOUTH PARK | Salvator Mile H. | One Mile | Dirt | $300,000 |
| 7/6 | HOLLYWOOD PARK | Robert K. Kerlan Memorial H. | Six Furlongs | Turf | $75,000 |
| 7/6 | MONMOUTH PARK | Colts Neck H. | Six Furlongs | Dirt | $60,000 |
| 7/5 | PRAIRIE MEADOWS | Prairie Gold Juvenile S. | Five Furlongs | Dirt | $50,000 |
| 7/5 | NORTHLANDS PARK | Spangled Jimmy H. | One Mile | Dirt | $50,000 |
| 7/5 | WOODBINE | Clarendon S. | Five And One Half Furlongs | All Weather Track | $150,000 |
| 7/5 | PLEASANTON | Alameda County H. | One And One Sixteenth Miles | Dirt | $50,000 |
| 7/6 | WOODBINE | Ontario Damsel S. | Six And One Half Furlongs | Turf | $150,000 |
| 7/5 | SUFFOLK DOWNS | Isadorable S. | Six Furlongs | Dirt | $50,000 |
| 7/6 | PLEASANTON | Juan Gonzalez Memorial S. | Five And One Half Furlongs | Dirt | $50,000 |
| 7/7 | PHILADELPHIA PARK | Dr. James Penny Memorial H. | One And One Sixteenth Miles | Turf | $200,000 |
| 7/6 | MONMOUTH PARK | Miss Liberty S. | One And One Sixteenth Miles | Turf | $70,000 |
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| | LEADING NORTH AMERICAN SIRES | | |
| Rank | Stallion (YOB, Sire), Farm | Stud Fee | Rnrs/
Wnrs | SWs/
SHs | Chief Earner,
Earnings | Earnings |
| 1 | Tiznow (1997, Cee's Tizzy), WinStar Farm | $30,000 | 119/50 | 9/13 | Da' Tara ($652,667) | $3,907,735 |
| 2 | Giant's Causeway (1997, Storm Cat), Ashford Stud | $125,000 | 113/42 | 9/14 | Heatseeker (IRE) ($918,000) | $3,903,889 |
| 3 | Tale of the Cat (1994, Storm Cat), Ashford Stud | $37,500 | 176/76 | 8/17 | Tale of Ekati ($556,000) | $3,839,916 |
| 4 | Stormy Atlantic (1994, Storm Cat), Hill 'n' Dale Farms | $45,000 | 200/82 | 6/23 | Quite a Bride ($320,000) | $3,654,709 |
| 5 | Distorted Humor (1993, Forty Niner), WinStar Farm | $300,000 | 174/77 | 6/15 | Hystericalady ($352,053) | $3,519,606 |
| 6 | Boundary (1990, Danzig), | $- | 56/27 | 3/7 | Big Brown ($2,676,700) | $3,476,486 |
| 7 | Grand Slam (1995, Gone West), Ashford Stud | $35,000 | 197/78 | 4/9 | Visionaire ($245,727) | $3,134,035 |
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| | LEADING HORSES | | |
| Rank | Horse | Starts | Wins | Places | Shows | Earnings | Win% | WPS% |
| 1 | Big Brown | 5 | 4 | - | - | $2,676,700 | 80% | 80% |
| 2 | Go Between | 4 | 1 | 3 | - | $930,000 | 25% | 100% |
| 3 | Heatseeker (IRE) | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | $918,000 | 40% | 100% |
| 4 | Not Bourbon | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | $798,117 | 75% | 100% |
| 5 | Einstein (BRZ) | 6 | 3 | 2 | - | $778,849 | 50% | 83% |
| 6 | Proud Spell | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | $706,340 | 40% | 100% |
| 7 | Gayego | 5 | 2 | 1 | - | $687,820 | 40% | 60% |
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| | LEADING TRAINERS | | |
| Rank | Trainer | Starts | Wins | Places | Shows | Earnings | Win% | WPS% |
| 1 | Steven M. Asmussen | 1,473 | 337 | 246 | 211 | $12,329,780 | 23% | 54% |
| 2 | Todd A. Pletcher | 536 | 115 | 82 | 70 | $6,972,662 | 21% | 50% |
| 3 | Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. | 377 | 90 | 69 | 54 | $6,640,086 | 24% | 56% |
| 4 | Robert J. Frankel | 269 | 50 | 44 | 39 | $5,869,501 | 19% | 49% |
| 5 | William I. Mott | 415 | 63 | 64 | 56 | $4,914,052 | 15% | 44% |
| 6 | Scott A. Lake | 1,129 | 226 | 213 | 137 | $4,684,083 | 20% | 51% |
| 7 | Gary C. Contessa | 684 | 102 | 94 | 104 | $4,656,834 | 15% | 44% |
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| | LEADING JOCKEYS | | |
| Rank | Jockey | Starts | Wins | Places | Shows | Earnings | Win% | WPS% |
| 1 | Garrett K. Gomez | 545 | 103 | 94 | 86 | $9,911,545 | 19% | 52% |
| 2 | Kent J. Desormeaux | 539 | 100 | 80 | 76 | $8,065,059 | 19% | 47% |
| 3 | Rafael Bejarano | 571 | 120 | 114 | 77 | $7,944,696 | 21% | 54% |
| 4 | Edgar S. Prado | 605 | 105 | 96 | 74 | $7,159,228 | 17% | 45% |
| 5 | Ramon A. Dominguez | 677 | 186 | 115 | 107 | $6,839,807 | 27% | 60% |
| 6 | Alan Garcia | 683 | 118 | 108 | 100 | $6,774,943 | 17% | 48% |
| 7 | Robby Albarado | 641 | 136 | 100 | 92 | $6,660,899 | 21% | 51% |
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| | LEADING BREEDERS | | |
| Rank | Breeder | Starts | Wins | Places | Shows | Earnings | Win% | WPS% |
| 1 | Adena Springs | 1,640 | 286 | 224 | 236 | $8,766,637 | 17% | 45% |
| 2 | Farish W. S. | 601 | 109 | 71 | 80 | $3,235,277 | 18% | 43% |
| 3 | Jones Brereton C. | 697 | 109 | 90 | 104 | $3,100,546 | 16% | 43% |
| 4 | WinStar Farm, LLC | 367 | 53 | 37 | 38 | $2,949,343 | 14% | 35% |
| 5 | Monticule | 55 | 5 | 8 | 9 | $2,799,458 | 9% | 40% |
| 6 | Farnsworth Farms | 1,387 | 169 | 169 | 179 | $2,751,138 | 12% | 37% |
| 7 | Sez Who Thoroughbreds | 791 | 97 | 103 | 101 | $2,607,130 | 12% | 38% |
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| | LEADING OWNERS | | |
| Owner | Starts | Wins | Places | Shows | Earnings | Win% | WPS% |
| Stronach Stables | 239 | 65 | 45 | 32 | $3,883,250 | 27% | 59% |
| Zayat Stables, LLC | 369 | 64 | 67 | 56 | $3,650,570 | 17% | 51% |
| IEAH Stables and Pompa, Jr., Paul | 5 | 4 | - | - | $2,676,700 | 80% | 80% |
| Maggi Moss | 386 | 121 | 81 | 43 | $2,553,699 | 31% | 63% |
| Winning Move Stable | 313 | 55 | 51 | 43 | $2,108,418 | 18% | 48% |
| Heiligbrodt Racing Stable | 305 | 62 | 56 | 44 | $1,976,285 | 20% | 53% |
| Robert L. Cole, Jr. | 312 | 129 | 64 | 32 | $1,788,484 | 41% | 72% |
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| | LEADING SIRES OF TWO-YEAR-OLDS | | |
| Rank | Sire | Off. | Sold | RNA | Gross | Average | Median |
| 1 | Street Cry (IRE) | 6 | 3 | 3 | $2,435,000 | $811,667 | $175,000 |
| 2 | Storm Cat | 6 | 6 | - | $4,510,000 | $751,667 | $687,500 |
| 3 | Cozzene | 3 | 2 | 1 | $1,175,000 | $587,500 | $587,500 |
| 4 | Langfuhr | 3 | 2 | 1 | $960,000 | $480,000 | $480,000 |
| 5 | Dynaformer | 3 | 2 | 1 | $740,000 | $370,000 | $370,000 |
| 6 | Unbridled's Song | 12 | 10 | 2 | $3,440,000 | $344,000 | $305,000 |
| 7 | Elusive Quality | 8 | 4 | 4 | $1,350,000 | $337,500 | $225,000 |
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