9th Race - Oaklawn Park - Saturday, April 8th, 2006 Conditions: 1 1/16 MILES STAKES. Apple Blossom H. (Grade I). FILLIES AND MARES, FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. By subscritpion of $200 each, which shall accompany the nomination, $3,500 to pass the entry box and $5,000 additional to start. Supplementary nominations may be made by Wednesday, March 29 at $1,000. $500,000 Guaranteed of which $300,000 to the Owner of the winner, $100,000 to second, $50,000 to third, $25,000 to fourth, $15,000 to fifth and $10,000 to sixth. Weights to be announced Friday, March 31. In Handicap Stakes starting preference will be givento high weights. Starters to be named through the entry box by the usual time of closing. The Owner of the winner to receive a trophy. Nominations Closed Saturday, March 25, 2006 with 13 Nominees. Purse: $500,000 Value of Race: $500,000 1st $300,000 2nd $100,000 3rd $50,000 4th $25,000 5th $15,000 6th $10,000    Mutuel Pool: $468,684 Pick 3 Pool: $20,296 Exacta Pool: $227,555 Trifecta Pool: $185,851 # Horse A/S M/E Wgt PP St 1/4 1/2 3/4 Str Fin Jockey Odds 6 Spun Sugar 4 F L 116 6 2 11/2 23 1hd 24 1nk Luzzi Michael J. 3.30 2 Happy Ticket 5 M L 119 2 1 32 1/2 31 31 1/2 1hd 26 1/2 Albarado Robby *1.20 3 La Reason 6 M L f 114 3 3 41 1/2 42 1/2 44 31/2 31/2 Thompson Terry J. 44.60 1 Platinum Ballet 5 M L b 114 1 5 6  6  5hd 56 43 1/4 Berry M. Clifton 12.90 5 Star Parade (ARG) 7 M L 117 5 4 21 1/2 11/2 21 4hd 55 1/2 Pedroza Martin A. 1.90 4 Hollywood Story 5 M L b 116 4 6 51/2 51/2 6  6  6  Quinonez Luis S. 9.30 Off Time: 5:08    Start: 6 went. Good for all. Won driving.   Track: Fast   Weather: Cloudy 68o Fractions: :233, :473, 1:114, 1:362, 1:422    (:23.79, :47.62, 1:11.97, 1:36.48, 1:42.59) # Horse Win Place Show 6 Spun Sugar 8.60 4.00 3.20 2 Happy Ticket 3.00 2.20 3 La Reason 5.20 Pedigree:  6 - Spun Sugar, Bay Filly, 4, by Awesome Again - Irish Cherry by Irish Open Wager Type Payoff   Winning Numbers Pool $1 Pick 3 $107.90   7-5-6 (3 Correct) $20,296 $2 Exacta $22.40   6-2 $227,555 $1 Trifecta $111.10   6-2-3 $185,851 Race Summary SPUN SUGAR controlled the early pace, was allowed to lose the advantage backstretch, dueled through the second turn closest to the inside, took back over, headed by the runner up when straightened for home, battled back, slight drift out, game effort. HAPPY TICKET broke on top, allowed the pace to go in the first turn, moved out and stalked, advanced to the fore under confident handling three wide late in the second turn, lost some ground to the winner into the stretch, put a head in front outside the furlong grounds, drifted out a bit, lost the advantage and could not get back to the winner in the final strides. LA REASON settled off the pace, moved out and closer four wide late in the final turn, failed to sustain that advance in the drive while holding sway for the show. PLATINUM BALLET lacked speed, saved ground the entire trip, failed to mount a serious late bid, outfinished for the show. STAR PARADE (ARG) broke in, took over the lead onto the backstretch off the inside and under a hold, dueled through the second turn outside the winner and gave way in the drive. HOLLYWOOD STORY pinched back at the start, never a factor. Owners:  6 - Stronach Stables Frank, Andrew & Elfriede Stronach; 2 - Stewart Mather Madison; 3 - Kirby, Ronald L. and Tom; 1 - Wayne R. Sanders; 5 - Gary A. Tanaka; 4 - George Krikorian Trainers:  6 - Todd A. Pletcher; 2 - Andrew Leggio, Jr.; 3 - David R. Vance; 1 - Donnie K. Von Hemel; 5 - Darrell Vienna; 4 - John A. Shirreffs Breeders:  6 - Adena Springs (KY); 2 - Stewart Madison (LA); 3 - Ron Kirby & Tom Kirby (KY); 1 - Patchen Wilkes Farm LLC (KY); 5 - Firmamento (ARG); 4 - Vinery (KY) Data provided or compiled by Equibase Company, which includes data from The Jockey Club, generally is accurate but occasionally errors and omissions occur as a result of incorrect data received by others, mistakes in processing and other causes. Equibase Company and Bloodstock Research Information Services, Inc. and Thoroughbred Sports Network disclaim responsibility for the consequences, if any, of such errors, but would appreciate being called to their attention. [ FREE Sign-up ] [ Products & Prices ] [ Bookstore ] [ Track Info ] [ Library ] [ Tech Support ] [ F.A.Q. ] [ Member Services ] [ Contact Us ]