December 22, 2024

North American Graded Stakes Results September 28

JOCKEY CLUB GOLD CUP S. (G1), BEL, $734,250, 3YO/UP, 1 1/4M, 9-28.
*2— CODE OF HONOR, c, 3, Noble Mission (GB)–Reunited, by Dixie Union. O-WS Farish, B-W S Farish (KY), T-Claude R. McGaughey III, J-John R. Velazquez, $412,500.
3— Vino Rosso, c, 4, Curlin–Mythical Bride, by Street Cry (IRE). ($410,000 ’16 KEESEP). O-Repole Stable and St Elias Stable, B-John D Gunther (KY), $150,000.
1— Tacitus, c, 3, Tapit–Close Hatches, by First Defence. O-Juddmonte Farms, Inc, B-Juddmonte Farms Inc (KY), $94,500.
Also Ran: Preservationist, Olympic Village.
Winning Time: 2:00 1/5 (ft)
Margins: 4, NO, 1.
Odds: 2.00, 3.60, 2.80.
     ***Vino Rosso finished first but was disqualified and placed second.
RODEO DRIVE S. (G1), SA, $300,351, 3YO/UP, F/M, 1 1/4MT, 9-28.
1— MIRTH, f, 4, Colonel John–Di’s Delight, by French Deputy. O-Little Red Feather Racing, B-Barlar, LLC (PA), T-Philip D’Amato, J-Mike E. Smith, $180,000.
2— Beau Recall (IRE), m, 5, Sir Prancealot (IRE)–Greta D’argent (IRE), by Great Commotion. (17,000EUR ’15 TATIRE). O-Slam Dunk Racing and Medallion Racing, B-Tom Wallace (IRE), $60,000.
3— Elysea’s World (IRE), m, 6, Champs Elysees (GB)–Ideal World (IRE), by Singspiel (IRE). (25,000EUR ’14 ARQOCT; $500,000 2018 KEENOV). O-Abbondanza Racing, LLC, Heider Family Stables LLC, Madaket Stables LLC, Dunn, Christopher T and McClanahan, Jerry, B-Haras D’Haspel (IRE), $36,000.
Also Ran: Siberian Iris (IRE), Excellent Sunset (IRE), Paved.
Winning Time: 1:58 2/5 (fm)
Margins: 1 1/4, NK, 5 1/4.
Odds: 6.10, 1.30, 2.80.
AWESOME AGAIN S. (G1), SA, $300,351, 3YO/UP, 1 1/8M, 9-28.
5— MONGOLIAN GROOM, g, 4, Hightail–Bourbonesque, by Dynaformer. ($11,000 ’16 FTKOCT; $12,000 2017 OBSAPR). O-Mongolian Stable, B-Calumet Farm (KY), T-Enebish Ganbat, J-Abel Cedillo, $180,000.
4— McKinzie, c, 4, Street Sense–Runway Model, by Petionville. ($170,000 ’16 KEESEP). O-Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E and Weitman, Paul, B-Summer Wind Farm (KY), $60,000.
1— Higher Power, c, 4, Medaglia d’Oro–Alternate, by Seattle Slew. ($250,000 2019 KEEAPR). O-Hronis Racing LLC, B-Pin Oak Stud, LLC (KY), $36,000.
Also Ran: Seeking the Soul, Draft Pick, Isotherm.
Winning Time: 1:49 1/5 (ft)
Margins: 2 1/4, 5 1/4, 1.
Odds: 25.40, 0.30, 3.20.
BELDAME S. (G2), BEL, $291,000, 3YO/UP, F/M, 1 1/8M, 9-28.
1— MIDNIGHT BISOU, f, 4, Midnight Lute–Diva Delite, by Repent. ($80,000 2017 OBSAPR). O-Bloom Racing Stable, LLC, Madaket Stables LLC and Allen Racing LLC, B-Woodford Thoroughbreds (KY), T-Steven M. Asmussen, J-John R. Velazquez, $165,000.
6— Wow Cat (CHI), m, 5, Lookin At Lucky–Winter Cat (CHI), by Cat Thief. O-Brant, Peter M and Stud Vendaval, Inc, B-Haras Paso Nevado (CHI), $60,000.
4— Crimson Frost, m, 5, Stormy Atlantic–Rock Jasmine, by Horse Chestnut (SAF). ($10,000 ’15 KEESEP). O-Barry R Ostrager, B-Joe Mulholland Jr, John Mulholland & Keith Desormeaux (KY), $36,000.
Also Ran: Another Broad, Spring in the Wind.
Winning Time: 1:48 4/5 (ft)
Margins: 3 1/4, 5 1/4, 1.
Odds: 0.15, 2.95, 38.25.
VOSBURGH S. (G1), BEL, $282,000, 3YO/UP, 6F, 9-28.
4— IMPERIAL HINT, h, 6, Imperialism–Royal Hint, by Lahint. O-Raymond Mamone, B-Shade Tree Thoroughbreds Inc (FL), T-Luis Carvajal, Jr., J-Javier Castellano, $165,000.
6— Firenze Fire, c, 4, Poseidon’s Warrior–My Every Wish, by Langfuhr. O-Mr Amore Stable, B-Mr Amore Stables (FL), $63,000.
3— Brown Buckeye, g, 5, Big Brown–Prizes, by Prized. O-Ron Paolucci Racing, LLC, B-Bruce Tallisman (OH), $36,000.
Also Ran: American Power.
Winning Time: 1:08 1/5 (ft)
Margins: NO, 9 3/4, 3 1/4.
Odds: 0.25, 2.45, 27.25.
LUKAS CLASSIC S. (G3), CD, $250,000, 3YO/UP, 1 1/8M, 9-28.
10— MOCITO ROJO, h, 5, Mutadda–Blushing Royale, by Orientate. O-Wayne T Davis, B-Paul Van Doren & Andrena Van Doren (KY), T-Shane Wilson, J-Gerard Melancon, $147,250.
9— Silver Dust, g, 5, Tapit–Filare l’Oro, by Hard Spun. ($270,000 ’15 KEESEP; $510,000 2016 OBSMAR). O-Tom R Durant, B-Don Alberto Corporation (KY), $47,500.
5— Sir Anthony, r, 4, Mineshaft–Mourette, by Smart Strike. O-Richard Otto Stables, Inc, B-R Otto Stables, Inc (IL), $23,750.
Also Ran: Blueridge Traveler, Big Dollar Bill, Quip, Kukulkan (MEX), Tenfold, Pioneer Spirit, Hawaakom.
Winning Time: 1:48 4/5 (ft)
Margins: NK, 4, HD.
Odds: 8.80, 7.10, 20.80.
JOHN HENRY TURF CHAMPIONSHIP S. (G2), SA, $201,053, 3YO/UP, 1 1/4MT, 9-28.
3— CLEOPATRA’S STRIKE, g, 6, Smart Strike–Cleopatra’s Needle, by Sky Classic. O-Slam Dunk Racing and Nentwig, Michael, B-Sam-Son Farm (ON), T-Philip D’Amato, J-Abel Cedillo, $120,000.
8— Acclimate, g, 5, Acclamation–Knows No Bounds, by Boundary. ($30,000 ’15 BESOCT). O-The Ellwood Johnston Trust, Timmy Time Racing and Tevelde, Ken, B-Old English Rancho, Sal Berumen & Patsy Berumen (CA), $40,000.
5— United, g, 4, Giant’s Causeway–Indy Punch, by Pulling Punches. ($240,000 ’15 KEENOV; $300,000 ’16 FTSAUG). O-LNJ Foxwoods, B-Rosemont Farm LLC (KY), $24,000.
Also Ran: Oscar Dominguez (IRE), Ritzy A. P., Grecian Fire, Ya Gotta Wanna, The Street Fighter.
Winning Time: 1:58 1/5 (fm)
Margins: 1, 3/4, 1 3/4.
Odds: 9.30, 2.70, 2.30.
PILGRIM S. (G3), BEL, $200,000, 2YO, 1 1/16MT, 9-28.
7— STRUCTOR, c, 2, Palace Malice–Miss Always Ready, by More Than Ready. ($160,000 ’18 KEESEP; $850,000 2019 OBSMAR). O-Drown, Jeff and Rachel, Don, B-Three Chimneys Farm, LLC (KY), T-Chad C. Brown, J-Irad Ortiz, Jr., $110,000.
3— Andesite, c, 2, The Factor–Ahh, by Saint Liam. ($40,000 ’18 FTKOCT; $90,000 2019 OBSMAR). O-Spellman, Kent and Madaket Stables, LLC, B-Stoneway Farm (KY), $40,000.
6— Our Country, c, 2, Constitution–Light and Variable, by Tiznow. ($70,000 2019 FTMMAY). O-R A Hill Stable and Gatsas Stables, B-WinStar Farm, LLC (KY), $24,000.
Also Ran: Famished, No Word, Maxwell Esquire, No Lime, The Gray Blur, Tuggle.
Winning Time: 1:41 2/5 (fm)
Margins: HD, 1 1/4, HF.
Odds: 2.50, 10.10, 3.80.
ACK ACK S. (G3), CD, $150,000, 3YO/UP, 1M, 9-28.
7— MR FREEZE, c, 4, To Honor and Serve–Heavenly Cat, by Tabasco Cat. ($75,000 ’16 KEESEP). O-Bakke, Jim and Isbister, Gerald, B-Siena Farms LLC (KY), T-Dale L. Romans, J-Robby Albarado, $90,210.
4— Thirstforlife, g, 5, Stay Thirsty–Promenade Girl, by Carson City. ($240,000 ’14 KEENOV). O-Wesley E Hawley, B-Camas Park Stud (KY), $29,100.
5— Mr Darcy, g, 5, Harlan’s Holiday–Flourish, by Distorted Humor. ($12,000 2017 KEENOV). O-Two Dimes Stable, B-Juddmonte Farms Inc (KY), $14,550.
Also Ran: C Z Rocket, Mr. Jagermeister, Timeline, Air Strike, Unmatchable.
Winning Time: 1:34 (ft)
Margins: 1HF, 1HF, 1HF.
Odds: 6.40, 5.20, 7.50.
DURHAM CUP S. (CAN-G3), WO, $98,209, 3YO/UP, 1 1/8M, 9-28.
1— THE GREAT DAY (ARG), h, 5, Harlan’s Holiday–The Great Glory (ARG), by Honour and Glory. O-Lael Stables, B-Firmamento (ARG), T-Arnaud Delacour, J-Patrick Husbands, $56,659.
4— Special Forces, g, 4, Candy Ride (ARG)–Special Me, by Unbridled’s Song. ($220,000 ’16 KEESEP). O-Attard, Kevin and Mehta, Soli, B-Machmer Hall, Carrie Brogden & Craig Brogden (KY), $18,886.
3— Thor’s Rocket, g, 6, Old Forester–Glory Royale, by Tethra. (C$25,000 ’14 ONTSEP). O-Buttigieg Training Centre and Vlahos, Gus, B-Paul Buttigieg (ON), $12,465.
Also Ran: Say the Word, Aheadbyacentury.
Winning Time: 1:49 3/5 (ft)
Margins: NO, 3 1/4, NK.
Odds: 2.45, 0.85, 5.05.
ONTARIO DERBY (CAN-G3), WO, $94,808, 3YO, 1 1/8M, 9-28.
3— GLOBAL ACCESS, c, 3, Giant’s Causeway–Daveron (GER), by Black Sam Bellamy (IRE). O-Live Oak Plantation, B-Live Oak Stud (FL), T-Michael J. Trombetta, J-Patrick Husbands, $56,659.
5— Armistice Day, g, 3, Declaration of War–Harmony Lodge, by Hennessy. ($245,000 ’17 FTSAUG). O-Lunsford, Bruce and Robbins, Lansdon B, B-Glenvale Stud (KY), $18,886.
2— Jungle Fighter, r, 3, Animal Kingdom–Reenergize, by Bernstein. O-Stronach Stables, B-Adena Springs (KY), $10,387.
Also Ran: Solidify, Avie’s Flatter, Roaring Forties.
Winning Time: 1:48 1/5 (ft)
Margins: 1 1/4, HF, 4HF.
Odds: 2.20, 10.40, 4.95.
BALLERINA S. (CAN-G3), HST, $75,546, 3YO/UP, F/M, 1 1/8M, 9-28.
3— HERE’S HANNAH, f, 4, Numaany–Dreams Start Here, by A Fleets Dancer. O-B C Stables, B-B C Stables (BC), T-John D. Morrison, J-Richard Harvey Hamel, $44,572.
2— Sunburst, f, 3, Sungold–Tierra Del Feugo, by Finality. O-Bennett, Russell J and Lois, B-Mr & Mrs R J Bennett (BC), $15,109.
6— Amazonian, f, 3, Malibu Moon–Fly the Flag, by Giant’s Causeway. ($50,000 ’17 KEESEP). O-North American Thoroughbred Horse Company, Inc, B-Three Chimneys Farm LLC & Besilu Stables, LLC (KY), $7,555.
Also Ran: Bear, Good Luck to You, Daz Lin Dawn.
Winning Time: 1:49 4/5 (ft)
Margins: 1, 1 1/4, 5HF.
Odds: 1.10, 2.50, 3.00.