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King of the Roxy

By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com

King of the Roxy

King of the Roxy

Walter Pitcher

Connections:


Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Jockey: Garrett Gomez
Owner: Team Valor

Comments:


He broke his maiden on his second try at Hollywood Park then was purchased by Team Valor and sent east to trainer Todd Pletcher. He finished 2nd in the Saratoga Special, won the Futurity at Belmont Park, then ran a disappointing 8th in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile in his first start past 7 furlongs. Won the Hutcheson by 2 1/4 lengths posting a career high Beyer of 103, then finished second by just 1/2 a length to Tiago in the Santa Anita Derby. Skipped the Kentucky Derby.

Stats:


Foaling Date: 3-9-2004
Pedigree: Littleexpectations - Marrakesh by Bold Forbes
Dosage Profile: 4-2-3-1-0
Dosage Index/CD: 3.00 0.90 *dual qualifier*

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