I thought you might want to see the race if you missed it. Here it is, the 2010 Florida Derby. Icebox by a head for the Florida Derrby.
Florida Derby
March 23, 2010 By View Comments
For those of you who were not able to make it to this years Florida Derby at Gulfstream, let me just say–what a wonderful day of racing! The sky was clear, the temperature was perfect and the competition was fierce in all of the stakes races that day. But everyone was in anticipation of the Derby and the morning line favorite, Rule.
I was busy all day running back and forth from the paddock to the winner’s circle with HRTV host Scott Hazelton. My job was to find trainers, jockeys, and owners for interviews. One bit of advice for anyone in this same position–never wear peeptoes. My only complaint about the whole day was the condition of my feet at the end of the day–lets just say, I’m still recovering.
The event went off without a snag, and when it was all said and done, it was not favored Rule in the photo finish, but none other than Zito-trained Icebox to upset in the big race. Looks like Nick has another Kentucky Derby hopeful for May.
Winstar Tries for a Trifecta
December 3, 2009 By View Comments
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Rule to take on the Delta Jackpot Stakes.
All eyes are on Rule to take on Delta Downs and the Delta Jackpot G3 stakes. If Rule can pull this off, it will be somewhat of a “trifecta” for Winstar Farm –adding this race to the likes of American Lion who won the Hollywood preview stakes, and Super Saver in the Jockey Club stakes.
“I had the wonderful luxury of working at Winstar Farm and miss them dearly. Good luck Winstar– I will be watching.”e
WinStar goes for rare triple with Rule in Jackpot
by Jeff Lowe
After prepping with a track-record performance, Rule will pursue Delta Downs’ biggest prize on Friday night in the $750,000 Boyd Gaming’s Delta Jackpot Stakes (G3).
A victory would complete a unique triple for owner WinStar Farm’s roster of two-year-old colts. WinStar won the Hollywood Prevue Stakes (G3) on November 21 with American Lion and Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G2) on November 28 with Super Saver.
“We’re going for the trifecta, the two-year-old trifecta,” Elliott Walden, WinStar’s racing manager, said with a laugh on Tuesday afternoon. “We’ve had a great fall, and we’re excited about it. The nice thing about the fall is that they’re all two-year-olds running, and we have next year to look forward to.”
Rule already has distinguished himself, leading at every point of call in the $175,000 Jean Lafitte Stakes on November 6 at Delta. He drove away to a nine-length win and completed one mile on a track rated as fast in 1:37.45, which eclipsed Freon Flier’s track record of 1:37.52 from 2002.
Read the full article at the Thoroughbred Times
