1998 Triple Crown Trail Begins
Dateline: 01/15/98
It's only 15 weeks until the Kentucky Derby! All the serious contenders are back in training and the prep races kick off this weekend with the Golden Gate Derby. I will be keeping this list up and including the winners of each after they are run so check back from time to time.
I am starting a new voting page for your favorite Derby prospects to go along with this, so stop by and vote for your favorite. I have only put a few on the list for now, so drop me a line and let me know who else to add.
| Date | Race | Track |
|---|---|---|
| 1/17 | Holy Bull Stakes | Gulfstream |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $100,000 Distance: 8.5 furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:44.15
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 4 Cape Town JerryD. Bailey 6.60 3.60 2.10
# 1a Comic Strip Shane Sellers 3.80 2.10
# 5 Sweetsouthernsaint Pat Day 2.10
Also ran: 1 - Missionary, 6 - Laydown, 3 - Ian's Thunder,
2 - Roguish Prince
Winning Breeder: Overbrook Farm
Winning Owner: Overbrook Farm
Winning Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas
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| 1/18 | Golden Gate Derby | Golden Gate |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $200,000 Distance: 8.5 furlongs
Track Condition: Sloppy Winning Time: 1:43.33
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 1 Clover Hunter Russell Baze 9.00 4.00 2.80
# 2 Mantles Star (GB ) Chris McCarron 3.80 3.00
# 4 Allen'S Oop Laffit Pincay Jr. 4.80
Also ran: 3 - Oly Ogy, 7 - Sydney Harbour, 1a- Early Pioneer,
5 - Classic Cat, 6 - Real Quiet
Winning Breeder: Brylynn Farm
Winning Owner: Halo Farms, Sidney Craig & Jerry Hollendorfer
Winning Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer
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| 1/31 | The Hutcheson | Gulfstream |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $100,000 Distance: 7 furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:22.53
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 6 Time Limit JerryD. Bailey 5.20 2.40 2.10
# 3 Coronado's Quest Mike Smith 2.20 2.10
# 5 Zippy Zeal Pat Day 2.10
Also ran: 4 - Red Wraith 1 - Voyamerican
Winning Breeder: Vinery & John R. Gaines
Winning Owner: Overbrook Farm
Winning Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas
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| 2/1 | Santa Catalina | Santa Anita |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $107,200 Distance: 8.5 furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:42.32
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 1 Artax Chris McCarron 6.20 3.00 2.80
# 2 Souvenir Copy Kent Desormeaux 3.00 2.80
# 4 Allen'S Oop Laffit Pincay, Jr. 4.40
Also ran: 5 - Futuristic, 3 - Ladies Din, 6 - Skeaping
Winning Breeder: Vinery & Carondelet Farm
Winning Owner: Paraneck Stable
Winning Trainer: Randy K. Bradshaw
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| 2/07 | San Vicente Stakes | Santa Anita |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $106,800 Distance: Seven Furlongs
Track Condition: Wet Fast Winning Time: 1:22.00
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 5 Sea of Secrets Kent Desormeaux 8.80 5.00 5.40
# 4 Late Edition Gary Stevens 9.20 9.00
# 1 Pleasant Drive Eddie Delahoussaye 7.00
Also ran: 3 - Orville N Wilbur's, 2 - Search Me
Winning Breeder: Majorie Cowan & Irving Cowan
Winning Owner: Irving & Marge Cowan
Winning Trainer: Neil Drysdale
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| 2/21 | Fountain of Youth Stakes | Gulfstream |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $194,000 Distance: 8.5 Furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:42.63
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 4 Lil'S Lad Jerry Bailey 3.80 2.40 n/a
# 3 Coronado's Quest Mike Smith 2.40 n/a
# 1 Halory Hunter Pat Day n/a
Also ran: 2 - Cape Town
Winning Owner: Lillian Durst, W. S. Farish & Centennial Farm
Winning Trainer: Neil J. Howard
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| 2/21 | Risen Star Stakes | Fair Grounds |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $125,000 Distance: 8.5 Furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:44.27
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 6 Comic Strip Shane Sellers 4.60 5.00 2.10
# 4 Captain Maestri Eddie Martin Jr. 9.20 2.10
# 3 Time Limit Jerry Bailey 2.10
Also ran: 1 - Dixie Dynamo, 7 - Northcote Road,
2 - Heart Surgeon, 5 - Lightnin' Gulch
Winning Breeder: Brereton C Jones
Winning Owner: W. Farish, G. Humphrey & J. Elkins
Winning Trainer: Neil J. Howard
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| 2/28 | Southwest Stakes | Oaklawn |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $75,000 Distance: 8 Furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:38.69
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
#10 Hot Wells Calvin Borel 18.80 7.80 5.60
#11 Whataflashyactor Carlos Gonzalez 6.40 5.20
# 3 Slew the Mark Lonnie Meche 11.00
Also ran: 1 - Mr. Freeze, 8 - Robinwould, 7 - Danielle'S Gray,
5 - Mesquite Cowboy, 6 - Valid Andy, 1a- Anejo Gold,
4 - Dirty Mike 2 - Accelerated Time
Winning Breeder: George Waggoner Stables
Winning Owner: So What'S Nu Stable
Winning Trainer: Tom Amoss
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| 3/01 | San Rafael Stakes | Santa Anita |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $200,000 Distance: 8 Furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:35.96
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 1 Orville N Wilbur's Corey Nakatani 6.40 3.00 2.60
# 5 Souvenir Copy Gary Stevens 2.60 2.20
# 4 Futuristic Alex Solis 2.80
Also ran: 6 - Late Edition, 3 - Magical (GB), 2 - Mr. Fortune
Winning Breeder: David La Croix
Winning Owner: The Thoroughbred Corp., et al.
Winning Trainer: Wallace Dollase
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| 3/07 | Battaglia Memorial | Turfway |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $98,000 Distance: 8.5 Furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:42.69
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 2 Daniel My Brother Julie Krone 7.20 5.00 2.10
# 6 Western City Donna M. Barton 4.80 2.10
# 1 Yukon Pete Dean Kutz 2.10
Also ran: 1a- Sorceror, 5 - Risky Operation 3 - Greg's Afleet
Winning Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Ahmad Jaffrey
Winning Owner: Star Stables
Winning Trainer: Gary Sciacca
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| 3/14 | Florida Derby | Gulfstream |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $750,000 Distance: 9 Furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:49.21
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 4 Cape Town Shane Sellers 27.80 6.20 2.80
# 5 Lil's Lad Jerry D. Bailey 2.80 2.10
# 2 Halory Hunter Pat Day 2.40
Also ran: 1 - Voyamerican, 6 - Coronado's Quest,
3 - Starship Charles
Winning Breeder: Overbrook Farm
Winning Owner: Overbrook Farm
Winning Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas
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| 3/14 | Swale Stakes | Gulfstream |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $100,000 Distance: 7 Furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:22.86
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 5 Favorite Trick Pat Day 2.60 2.60 2.10
# 4 Good and Tough Mike Smith 5.00 3.20
# 2 Dice Dancer Jean-Luc Samyn 4.20
Also ran: 8 - Diamond Studs, 9 - Southern Bostonion,
6 - Dontletthebigonego, 3 - Swig, 1 - Teddy Boy,
7 - El Mirasol
Winning Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. M. L. Wood
Winning Owner: Joseph Lacombe
Winning Trainer: William I. Mott
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| 3/14 | San Felipe Stakes | Santa Anita |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $250,000 Distance: 8.5 Furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:41.73
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 1 Artax Chris McCarron 4.40 2.60 2.20
# 7 Real Quiet Kent Desormeaux 3.60 2.60
# 4 Prosperous Bid Corey Nakatani 2.40
Also ran: 6 - Nationalore 2 - Sea of Secrets
Winning Breeder: Vinery & Carondelet Farm
Winning Owner: Paraneck Stable
Winning Trainer: Randy K. Bradshaw
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| 3/15 | Louisiana Derby | Fair Grounds |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $500,000 Distance: 9 Furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:43.36
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 2 Comic Strip Shane Sellers 5.60 3.60 3.00
# 3 Nite Dreamer Craig Perret 19.40 10.00
# 9 Captain Maestri Eddie Martin Jr. 4.20
Also ran: 4 - Time Limit, 8 - Souvenir Copy, 6 - Cowboy Dan,
5 - Tap Dancing, 7 - Excellent Luck,
1 - Heart Surgeon, 10 - Dixie Dynamo
Winning Breeder: Brereton C Jones
Winning Owner: W. Farish, G. Humphrey & J. Elkins
Winning Trainer: Neil J. Howard
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| 3/15 | Santa Anita Oaks | Santa Anita |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $250,000 Distance: 8.5 Furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:44.14
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 3 Hedonist Kent Desormeaux 13.00 5.60 3.20
# 7 Keeper Hill David Flores 4.20 3.20
# 1 Nijinsky's Passion Corey Black 4.60
Also ran: 5 - Occhi Verdi (IRE), 4 - Best Friend Stro,
2 - Star of Broadway 6 - Spiritual Magic
Winning Breeder: Windfields Farm Limited
Winning Owner: Jan, Mace & Samantha Siegel
Winning Trainer: Randy K. Bradshaw
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| 3/21 | Gotham Stakes | Aqueduct |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $150,000 Distance: 8 Furlongs
Track Condition: Sloppy Winning Time: 1:36.56
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 3 Wasatch Jerry D. Bailey 16.60 9.10 4.50
# 4 Dr J Shaun Bridgmohan 13.00 6.30
# 8 Late Edition Richard Migliore 3.40
Also ran: 6 - Medford,10 - Spicy Award, 5 - P Day,
7 - Watch the Bird, 9 - Mojave Wind, 1 - Red Wraith,
2 - Port Eighty
Winning Breeder: Cash Mark Farm, Inc.
Winning Owner: Frank C. Calabrese
Winning Trainer: Martin D. Wolfson
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| 3/21 | Rebel Stakes | Oaklawn |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $125,000 Distance: 8.5 Furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:44.72
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 8 Victory Gallop Eibar Coa 10.20 6.00 4.00
# 9 Robinwould Earlie Fires 18.80 7.20
# 4 Whataflashyactor Carlos Gonzalez 3.00
Also ran: 3 - Troy's Play,11 - Hot Wells, 6 - Slew the Mark,
7 - Proper Ridge,10 - Drysdale, 2 - Northcote Road
5 - Clark Street
Winning Breeder: Tall Oaks Farm
Winning Owner: Prestonwood Farm Inc.
Winning Trainer: W. Elliott Walden
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| 3/22 | Florida Oaks | Tampa Bay Downs |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $100,000 Distance: 8.5 Furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:45.40
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 5 Pantufla Pat Day 5.80 3.60 4.00
# 7 Puddlejump Shane Sellers 6.20 5.40
# 3 Try N Sue Kevin Whitley 10.60
Also ran: 6 - Tasso's Magic Roo, 1 - Lazy Slusan,
2 - Holy Capote, 4 - Flipforthegold
Winning Breeder: Helen C. Alexander
Winning Owner: Helen Alexander
Winning Trainer: David Carroll
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| 3/22 | Tampa Bay Derby | Tampa Bay Downs |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $100,000 Distance: 8.5 Furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:44.20
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 6 Parade Ground Pat Day 5.00 2.60 2.20
# 2 Middlesex Drive Shane Sellers 2.80 2.40
# 7 Rock and Roll T.D. Houghton 3.00
Also ran: 3 - Dabney Carr, 4 - Midnight Coyote, 1 - Rondevous,
8 - One Way Love, 5 - Sign of a Bird
Winning Breeder: William S. Farish & Hudson Interests, Ltd.
Winning Owner: W. S. Farish & Stephen C. Hilbert
Winning Trainer: Neil J. Howard
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| 3/28 | Jim Beam Stakes | Turfway |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $600,000 Distance: 9 Furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:47.12
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 3 Event of the Year Russell Baze 3.20 3.00 2.40
# 6 Yarrow Brae Willie Martinez 10.20 6.60
# 8 Truluck Pat Day 4.00
Also ran: 7 - Silver Launch, 1a- Yukon Pete, 2 - Nite Dreamer,
4 - Mr. Freeze,10 - Heart Surgeon, 1 - Sorceror
9 - Time Limit
Winning Owner/Breeder: Golden Eagle Farm
Winning Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer
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| 3/28 | Rushaway Stakes | Turfway |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $61,500 Distance: 8.5 Furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:42.51
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 6 Shot of Gold Russell Baze 4.80 4.00 3.00
# 2 One Bold Stroke PatrickA. Johnson 11.80 6.00
# 9 Keene Dancer Willie Martinez 3.40
Also ran: 8 - Tomaso, 7 - Mr. Producer, 3 - Bad Storm Comin',
4 - Sabre Mountain, 1 - Western City,
5 - Risky Operation
Winning Breeder: Sally Andersen
Winning Owner: Matt Young, et al.
Winning Trainer: Bob Baffert
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| 3/29 | San Pedro Stakes | Santa Anita |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $80,550 Distance: 6.5 Furlongs
Track Condition: Good Winning Time: 1:17.06
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 3 Old Topper Laffit Pincay, Jr. 10.00 4.60 3.40
# 5 Son's Corona Eddie Delahoussaye 5.80 4.20
# 4 Search Me Jose Valdivia, Jr. 5.40
Also ran: 1 - Shingen Speed, 2 - F J's Pace, 6 - Grand Slam
Winning Breeder: Frances B. Jelks
Winning Owner: Barbara Hunter
Winning Trainer: Noble Threewitt
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| 4/04 | Santa Anita Derby | Santa Anita |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $750,000 Distance: 9 Furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:47.00
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 1 Indian Charlie Gary Stevens 5.60 3.40 2.60
# 7 Real Quiet Kent Desormeaux 3.60 2.60
# 6 Artax Chris McCarron 2.60
Also ran: 3 - Orville N Wilbur's, 5 - Classic Cat,
4 - Nationalore, 2 - Skeaping
Winning Breeder: Hal Earnhardt III
Winning Owner: Earnhardt & John Gaines Racing Stable LLC
Winning Trainer: Bob Baffert
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| 4/04 | Flamingo Stakes | Hialeah |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $200,000 Distance: 9 Furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:49.70
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 4 Chilito Gary Boulanger 33.20 14.40 2.60
# 2 Raffie's Majesty JorgeF. Chavez 7.60 2.40
# 8 Comic Strip Shane Sellers 2.10
Also ran: 1 - Voyamerican, 5 - Flash of Joy, 6 - Jess M,
3 - Savan, 7 - Dabney Carr
Winning Breeder: Holtsinger Inc
Winning Owner: Lazy Lane Farms, Inc.
Winning Trainer: H. Graham Motion
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| 4/11 | Blue Grass Stakes | Keeneland |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $700,000 Distance: 9 Furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:47.98
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 2 Halory Hunter Gary Stevens 10.00 2.60
# 4 Lil's Lad Jerry Bailey 2.10
# 5 Cape Town Shane Sellers
Also ran: 1 - Ian's Thunder, 3 - Solid Wood
Winning Breeder: Elmendorf
Winning Owner: Celtic Pride Stable (Rick Pitino)
Winning Trainer: Nicholas P. Zito
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| 4/11 | Wood Memorial | Aqueduct |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $500,000 Distance: 9 Furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:47.47
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 2 Coronado's Quest Robbie Davis 4.20 3.30 2.90
# 4 Dice Dancer Jean-Luc Samyn 7.20 5.50
#10 Parade Ground Joe Bravo 4.60
Also ran: 6 - Basic Trainee, 3 - Middlesex Drive, 7 - Risky Buy,
9 - Vergennes, 8 - Watch the Bird, 1 - Visit The Circle,
5 - Prosperous Bid12 - Daniel My Brother
Winning Breeder: Stuart S. Janney III
Winning Owner: Stuart S. Janney III
Winning Trainer: Claude R. McGaughey III
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| 4/11 | Arkansas Derby | Oaklawn |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $500,000 Distance: 9 Furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:49.86
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 5 Victory Gallop Alex Solis 17.60 7.20 3.20
# 4 Hanuman Highway (IRE) David Flores 18.60 5.20
# 8 Favorite Trick Pat Day 2.20
Also ran: 7 - Hot Wells, 6 - Quake, 1 - Robinwould,
2 - Fight For M'Lady, 3 - Battle Royale, 9 - Post a Note
Winning Breeder: Tall Oaks Farm
Winning Owner: Prestonwood Farm Inc. (A., W., & J. Preston)
Winning Trainer: W. Elliott Walden
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| 4/18 | Federico Tesio Stakes | Pimlico |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $155,000 Distance: 9 Furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:50.04
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 8 Thomas Jo Steve Hamilton 11.00 6.00 3.40
# 5 Medford Edgar Prado 4.80 3.20
# 2 Monk's Falcon` Nik Goodwin 2.40
Also ran: 1 - Mister Business,10 - Spartan Cat,11 - B Flat Major,
6 - Gambino 4 - Find the Facts 3 - King Harvey
Winning Owner: Earl I. Mack & Team Valor
Winning Trainer: James A. Jerkens
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| 4/19 | Lexington Stakes | Keeneland |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $368,225 Distance: 8.5 Furlongs
Track Condition: Muddy Winning Time: 1:42.85
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 1 Classic Cat Robby Albarado 21.00 8.60 4.80
# 4 Voyamerican Eibar Coa 5.80 3.60
# 7 Grand Slam Jerry Bailey 3.20
Also ran: 5 - One Bold Stroke, 3 - Keene Dancer,
8 - Overreactshawn, 6 - Cowboy Dan 9 - Dr J
Winning Breeder: Vintage Meadow Stable
Winning Owner: Gary M. Garber
Winning Trainer: David C. Cross, Jr.
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| 4/19 | Lone Star Derby | Lone Star |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $250,000 Distance: 8.5 Furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:46.29
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 5 Smolderin Heart Tim Doocy 15.20 5.20 3.00
# 7 Shot of Gold David Flores 3.20 2.80
# 1 Troy's Play Eddie Martin Jr. 3.20
Also ran: 2 - Custer, 8 - Heza Fast Tab, 6 - Futuristic,
9 - King Caspian 4 - La Migra
Winning Breeder: Phyllis M. Browne & Carol J. Lind
Winning Owner: Jeff Rand
Winning Trainer: Terry Brennan
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| 4/25 | Derby Trial | Churchill Downs |
| R E S U L T S |
Value of Race: $113,300 Distance: 8 Furlongs
Track Condition: Fast Winning Time: 1:35.80
Horse Name Jockey Win Place Show
# 6 Souvenir Copy David Flores 6.40 3.60 2.60
# 1 Yarrow Brae Jerry Bailey 3.00 2.60
# 4 Black Cash Shane Sellers 3.60
Also ran: 8 - Swear by Dixie, 3 - Missionary, 7 - Silver Launch,
5 - Mr. Producer, 2 - Dontletthebigonego
Winning Owner: Golden Eagle Farm
Winning Trainer: Bob Baffert
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| 5/02 | Kentucky Derby | Churchill Downs |
| 5/16 | Preakness Stakes | Pimlico |
| 6/06 | Belmont Stakes | Belmont |
