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Owner

Shamrock Stables LLC (Rob Hutcherson), MJM Racing and Magdalena Racing

Trainer

Kenneth G. McPeek

Jockey

Hernandez Jr., Brian Joseph

Breeder

Betz Thoroughbrreds, Inc. & Peter V.Lamantia

Earnings

$91,635

Color

Gray or Roan

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Finite, Silver Prospector shine bright on rainy day at Churchill Downs

A rainy day and a sloppy, sealed track would normally dampen the spirits of horsemen and horseplayers alike, but no amount of rain could spoil the parade of trainer Steve Asmussen and jockey Ricardo Santana Jr., who nabbed a memorable graded stakes...

Maximum Security defeats older rivals in Bold Ruler Handicap

Unexpectedly long layoff? No problem. Facing older rivals? No concern whatsoever. Maximum Security lived up to expectations in the $200,000 Bold Ruler Handicap (G3) on October 26 at Belmont Park, prevailing easily as the 3-5 favorite.
Famously disqualified...

Derby News May 7, 2017

Kentucky Derby 143 Trainer Quotes

TRAINER QUOTES FROM THE 143RD RUNNING OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, May 6, 2017):
Todd Pletcher, trainer of Always Dreaming (1st)/Tapwrit (sixth)/Patch (14th) – (A very emotional Todd Pletcher shedding tears of joy): “I...