Graded Stakes Earnings List

[Kasept]

Fully updated... Red = Derby next start...

Earnings still available..

Lexington:
1. $195k (X)
2. $65k (X) if with existing earning >$65k
3. $32.5k


Graded Stakes Earnings List (04/12/08)

1 War Pass Nick Zito $1,470,000
2 Pyro Steve Asmussen $1,020,000
X Proud Spell Larry Jones $880,000
3 Tale of Ekati Barclay Tagg $738,000
4 Colonel John Eoin Harty $720,000
5 Gayego Paulo Lobo $640,000

6 Big Brown Richard Dutrow $600,000
7 Z Humor Bill Mott $579,000
8 Monba Todd Pletcher $500,000
9 Court Vision Bill Mott $331,872
10 Z Fortune Steve Asmussen $329,000

11 Adriano Graham Motion $310,000
12 Recapturetheglory $300,000
13 Smooth Air Benny Stutts $290,000
X Salute the Sarge Eric Guillot $258,940
14 Cool Coal Man Nick Zito $212,767
X Anak Nakal Nick Zito $212,216
15 Eight Belles Larry Jones $210,000

16 Cowboy Cal Todd Pletcher $207,660
X Massive Drama Dale Romans $205,200
17 Visionaire Michael Matz $202,500
18 Big Truck Barclay Tagg $194,500
19 Bob Black Jack James Kasparoff $180,000
20 Denis of Cork David Carroll $165,000

21 Halo Najib Dale Romans $157,996
22 Indian Sun Dan Hendricks $154,000
23 Tomcito Dante Zanelli $151,292 *** (LEX)
24 My Pal Charlie Al Stall Jr. $150,000
X El Gato Malo Craig Dollase $145,000
25 Hey Byrn Eddie Plesa $140,000

26 Atoned Todd Pletcher $130,000
27 Coast Guard David Hoffmans $130,000
28 Blackberry Road David Carroll $123,417
29 Golden Spikes Marty Wolfson $118,000
30 Tres Borrachos Beau Greeley $118,000

31 Golden Yank Gary Thomas 115,000
32 Yankee Bravo Patrick Gallagher $105,000
33 Racecar Rhapsody Ken McPeek $90,871 (LEX)
34 Shediak (FR) Richard Mandella $78,576
35 Kentucky Bear Reade Baker $75,000

36 King's Silver Son Steve Asmussen $60,000
37 Texas Wildcatter Todd Pletcher $53,750
38 Isabull Steve Hobby $50,000
39 Medjool David Hoffmans $47,500
40 Stevil Nick Zito $49,500

41 Cannonball Wesley Ward $18,800
42 Liberty Bull Tom Amoss $18,750
43 Behindatthebar Todd Pletcher $3,000
44 Samba Rooster Bob Baffert $0
45 Big Glen Frank Brothers $0

[The Indomitable DrugS]

A deserving horse like Rock Hard Ten got excluded from the Derby because he was DQ'd from 2nd place in the Santa Anita Derby.

A horse like a Big Brown, Hey Byrn, Face The Cat or even Elisyum Fields (with just 70K) all could find themselves excluded even with a big effort in the Florida Derby if they foul someone.

[smuthg]

Where do the fillies (Country Star and potentially the Larry Jones' duo) rank on this list? Wouldn't Eight Bells be about $60K with County Star and Proud Spell both well over $500k?

[Kasept]

Where do the fillies (Country Star and potentially the Larry Jones' duo) rank on this list? Wouldn't Eight Bells be about $60K with County Star and Proud Spell both well over $500k?
Country Star would check in as 3rd with $565k... Don't have Eight Belles and Proud Spell handy, but Proud Spell has to be over $500,000 and Eight Belles maybe $90,000.

[cmorioles]

A deserving horse like Rock Hard Ten got excluded from the Derby because he was DQ'd from 2nd place in the Santa Anita Derby.

A horse like a Big Brown, Hey Byrn, Face The Cat or even Elisyum Fields (with just 70K) all could find themselves excluded even with a big effort in the Florida Derby if they foul someone.

Why was he "deserving"? They had a year to get him some earnings and didn't do it.

[smuthg]

Country Star would check in as 3rd with $565k... Don't have Eight Belles and Proud Spell handy, but Proud Spell has to be over $500,000 and Eight Belles maybe $90,000.

thanks...

That Delta Jackpot race is just a joke. has anyone in that race even moderately ran well since then?

[hockey2315]

Z Fortune ran 2nd to Pyro but then did nothing in his next start. . . That race is definitely an anti-key race. . .

[AeWingnut]

I thought there used to be a millionaire rule. Any horse that has over a $1 mil in earnings doesn't win the Ky Derby (not counting Street Sense)

[cakes44]

Z Fortune ran 2nd to Pyro but then did nothing in his next start. . . That race is definitely an anti-key race. . .


Z Humor is the horse from the Delta Jackpot, who also isn't much, but has obviously been mismanaged.

[SniperSB23]

I thought there used to be a millionaire rule. Any horse that has over a $1 mil in earnings doesn't win the Ky Derby (not counting Street Sense)

Those silly rules are all meant to be broken. I'm sure no one with exactly $123,417 has ever won the Derby. Doesn't mean Blackberry Road can't win it cause of that. He can't win it because he's too slow.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Why was he "deserving"? They had a year to get him some earnings and didn't do it.

He was trained by the hapless Jason Ormen - and was a very late developing horse who didn't make his stakes debut until the Santa Anita Derby.

I say he was deserving because he would have certainly taken more money than any of the horses coming in from So. Cal that year.

[lemoncrush]

Graded Stakes Earnings List..

BOLD = Top 20
Italics = Derby unlikely

1 War Pass Zito, N. Robert LaPenta $1,320,000
2 Pyro Asmussen, S. Winchell Thoroughbreds $1,020,000
3 Z Humor Mott, W. Zayat Stable, LLC $524,000
4 Kodiak Kowboy Asmussen, S. Vinery & Fox Hill Farm $441,373
5 Turf War Casse, M. Woodford Racing, Bolton & Farish $405,407
6 Georgie Boy Walsh, K. George Schwary $390,000
7 Adriano Motion, G. Courtlandt Farm $310,000

8 Tale of Ekati Tagg, B. Charles Fipke $288,000
9 Colonel John Harty, E. WinStar Farm, LLC $270,000
10 Court Vision Mott, W. IEAH St. & WinStar Farm, LLC $256,872
11 Cool Coal Man Zito, N. Robert LaPenta $212,767
12 Massive Drama Romans, D. Zayat Stable, LLC $205,200

13 Big Truck Tagg, B. Eric Fein $194,500
14 Anak Nakal Zito, N. Four Roses Thoroughbreds $189,716
15 Visionaire Matz, M. Vision Racing & Team Valor $180,000
16 Majestic Warrior Mott, W. Kinsman,Smith,Tabor,Magnier $164,000
17 Halo Najib Romans, D. Zayat Stable, LLC $157,996

18 Denis of Cork Carroll, D. Mr. & Mrs. W. Warren $150,000
19 El Gato Malo Dollase, C. West Point Thoroughbreds $130,000
20 Z Fortune Asmussen, S. Zayat Stable, LLC $129,000
21 Blackberry Road Carroll, D. Dogwood Stable $123,417
22 Golden Yank Thomas, G. Millard Seldin Revocable Trust $115,000

23 Indian Sun Hendricks, D. C. Peacock $104,000
24 Atoned Pletcher, T. Dogwood Stable $100,000
25 Racecar Rhapsody McPeek, K. Jerry Carroll, et al $90,871
26 Smooth Air Stutts, B. Jr. Mount Joy Stable, Inc. $90,000
27 Shediak (FR) O'Neill, D. Triple B Farms $78,576
28 Etched bin Suroor, S. Godolphin $77,180
29 Elysium Fields Tagg, B. Robert Evans $70,000
30 Yankee Bravo Gallagher, P. Harlequin Ranches, et al $60,000
31 King's Silver Son Asmussen, S. M. McCarty $60,000
32 Cowboy Cal Pletcher, T. Stonerside Stable $57,660
33 Texas Wildcatter Pletcher, T. Stonerside Stable $50,000
34 Medjool Hofmans, D. Equine Prep Management $47,500
35 Gayego Lobo, P. Cubanacan Stable $40,000
36 Nikki'sgoldensteed Hess, R. Jr. M. Lomas & G. Spencer $30,000
37 Bob Black Jack Kaparoff, J. J. Harmon & T. Kasparoff $30,000
38 Isabull Hobby, S. JoAnn & Alex Lieblong $30,000
39 Roman Emperor Klesaris, S. Puglisi, Klesaris & Ruby Stable $12,500
40 Stevil Zito, N. Robert LaPenta $12,000
41 Big Brown Dutrow, R. IEAH St. & Paul Pompa $0
42 Fierce Wind Zito, N. Minor Stables $0

I assume you would add Massive Drama to list of "Unlikley for Derby", and would guess at least 3 or 4 others currently in the top 20 won't run on May 3 due to obvious limitations on talent (Turf War, Anak Nakal, etc..). However, some owners just want to get there, regardless of how remote their chances of winning are.

[cakes44]

I wouldn't include any Zayat horse with enough earnings as "unlikely" no matter what the horse has to go through to do it.

[hockey2315]

Z Humor is the horse from the Delta Jackpot, who also isn't much, but has obviously been mismanaged.

Ok thanks- I always get those two mixed up

[AeWingnut]

Those silly rules are all meant to be broken. I'm sure no one with exactly $123,417 has ever won the Derby. Doesn't mean Blackberry Road can't win it cause of that. He can't win it because he's too slow.


I imagine they come up with those silly rules for a reason.
not counting Funny Cide (gelding), Barbaro (RAN curse) and Street Sense (BCJC winner) just to name a few.
The logic behind millionaire rule could be something about peaking early. Best horse in November/ February isn't the best in May.

it's not how I play the race. Just remembered the list

[RolloTomasi]

I'm pretty sure Salute The Sarge has nearly $250,000 in graded earnings from last year.

He's nominated to this weekend's San Miguel Stakes at Santa Anita.

[ceejay]

thanks...

That Delta Jackpot race is just a joke. has anyone in that race even moderately ran well since then?
Has any Delta Jackpot winner ever done much afterwards?

[slotdirt]

I see Nikki'sgoldensteed listed here, but not on either Bloodhorse or Kentuckyderby.com. Have I missed something?

[slotdirt]

Nevermind, did some quick google research and discovered why.

[Dunbar]

Anyone see an updated list anywhere?

--Dunbar

[XIIPointStables]

I poked around Bloodhorse, but still looking for an updated list.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Steve, the list isn't showing bold or italics

[Kasept]

Steve, the list isn't showing bold or italics
Top 20 self explainatory for now and I took out the unintendeds...

[Scav]

Top 20 self explainatory for now and I took out the unintendeds...

thanks for doing this Steve, been looking all morning for an updated list. I get the feeling that War Pass is going, at least I hope he is for selfish gambling reasons :)

[hi_im_god]

larry stewart in the l.a. times is reporting that bob black jack won't go.

[Kasept]

larry stewart in the l.a. times is reporting that bob black jack won't go.
chromer,

Thx for spotting this and bringing it forward... And good for the Kasparoff Brothers and Co. for being prudent. The best stories in this crop are the inexpensive horses from 'everyday' connections doing well like this horse and Smooth Air. Was telling Haskin yesterday that Bob Black Jack reminded me of the King of the Roxy/Stormello type 3yo, and can be super productive if they treat him right.

[IrishofNDMan]

What kind of finish in the Arkansas would lock up a spot in the Derby gate for Blackberry Road?

[SniperSB23]

What kind of finish in the Arkansas would lock up a spot in the Derby gate for Blackberry Road?

3rd for sure and even likely with a 4th place finish.

[Dunbar]

Thanks very much for creating and posting the list, Steve.

Looks like you have 19 & 20 reversed.

--Dunbar

[XIIPointStables]

Will Pletcher (assuming Monba does not get the earnings needed this weekend) bring back Atoned or TW in the Lexington and try to at least get one in the starting gate?

[Payson Dave]

Will Pletcher (assuming Monba does not get the earnings needed this weekend) bring back Atoned or TW in the Lexington and try to at least get one in the starting gate?

From the Keeneland Barn Notes...

“Monba went well this morning, and he’s a possibility for the Blue Grass or the (Grade 2 Coolmore) Lexington (on April 19),” Pletcher said about the son of Monarchos who races for Starlight, Lucarelli and Saylor. Monba won his career debut at Keeneland last October, then won a one-mile allowance at Churchill Downs. “Probably have to make a decision on Wednesday,” Pletcher added.

Stopping by the Pletcher barn Sunday morning was Cot Campbell, head of Dogwood Stable, whose Atoned finished fourth in Saturday’s Illinois Derby (G2) at Hawthorne Race Course. Atoned turned in the best finish of four Pletcher horses that competed in major Kentucky Derby preps across the country.



“It was a funny race yesterday because they finished like they started,” Campbell said of the Illinois Derby. “They just kind of got in single file and went around there.



“I don’t think he liked the surface and there wasn’t a lot of speed in ahead of him. I don’t know whether we may run him in the (Coolmore) Lexington, which is possible, or wait and try the Preakness (G1) or skip that and wait for the Peter Pan (G2). Those would seem to be the options.”



One option not mentioned was the Kentucky Derby and Campbell seemed to raise the white flag on that possibility.



“I don’t think he would get in with $125,000 (in graded stakes earnings),” Campbell said. “We wouldn’t throw anything out today, but maybe after he has been back here two or three days, we will see how he is and figure out something. But I would think $125,000 wouldn’t cut it (for being in the top 20 in graded stakes earnings).”

[Kasept]

Will Pletcher (assuming Monba does not get the earnings needed this weekend) bring back Atoned or TW in the Lexington and try to at least get one in the starting gate?
12,

I think Atoned might sneak in after a defection or three and injury or two.. Monba is NOT certain for Bluegrass... Doubt McNair shoves Texas Wildcatter into anything. Not his style.

And since you brought up Stonerside, here's a picture of a REAL racehorse winning the Wood Memorial... ;)

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o122/kasept/congareewood.jpg
Congaree
2001 Wood Memorial
(108 Beyer/1:47.4)

[Kasept]

BTW, graded earnings list fully updated with notations...

[SniperSB23]

You might want to include Eight Belles. Connections are going to monitor the Derby contenders to decide whether or not to run for the roses.

[Kasept]

Fully updated and accurate..

*** = Derby starter assuming 'uncertains' DO NOT run...

Red = Derby next start...

Earning avails..

Bluegrass:
1. $450k (X)
2. $150k (X)
3. $75k (X) with existing earnings >$50k
4. $37.5k

Arkansas:
1. $600k (X)
2. $200k (X)
3. $100k (X) with existing earnings >$30k
4. $50k

Holy Bull:
1. $90k (X) if with existing earnings >$30k
2. $45k

Lexington:
1. $195k (X)
2. $65k (X) if with existing earning >$65k
3. $32.5k



Graded Stakes Earnings List (04/07/08)

1 War Pass Nick Zito $1,470,000
2 Pyro Steve Asmussen $1,020,000 (BG)
3 Proud Spell Larry Jones $880,000
4 Tale of Ekati Barclay Tagg $738,000
5 Colonel John Eoin Harty $720,000

6 Big Brown Richard Dutrow $600,000
7 Z Humor Bill Mott $579,000
8 Court Vision Bill Mott $331,872
9 Adriano Graham Motion $310,000
10 Recapturetheglory $300,000

11 Smooth Air Benny Stutts $290,000
12 Salute the Sarge Eric Guillot $258,940
13 Cool Coal Man Nick Zito $212,767 (BG)
14 Anak Nakal Nick Zito $212,216
15 Massive Drama Dale Romans $205,200

16 Big Truck Barclay Tagg $194,500
17 Bob Black Jack James Kasparoff $180,000
18 Visionaire Michael Matz $180,000 (BG)
19 Denis of Cork David Carroll $165,000
20 Halo Najib Dale Romans $157,996 (BG)

21 Tomcito Dante Zanelli $151,292 *** (LEX)
22 El Gato Malo Craig Dollase $145,000
23 Atoned Todd Pletcher $130,000
24 Z Fortune Steve Asmussen $129,000 *** (AK)
25 Blackberry Road David Carroll $123,417 *** (AK) 4th, even 5th, OK..

26 My Pal Charlie Al Stall Jr. $120,000 *** (AK) 4th, even 5th, OK..

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27 Golden Spikes Marty Wolfson $118,000
28 Golden Yank Gary Thomas 115,000 (AK) Needs 4th or >..
29 Yankee Bravo Patrick Gallagher $105,000
30 Indian Sun Dan Hendricks $104,000 (AK) Needs 4th or >..

31 Racecar Rhapsody Ken McPeek $90,871
32 Shediak (FR) Richard Mandella $78,576 (AK) Needs 3rd or >..
33 Elysium Fields Barclay Tagg $70,000 (BG/AK/HB) TBD..
34 King's Silver Son Steve Asmussen $60,000 (AK) Needs 3rd or >..
35 Cowboy Cal Todd Pletcher $57,660 (BG) Needs 3rd or > at the least..

36 Texas Wildcatter Todd Pletcher $53,750
37 Monba Todd Pletcher $50,000 (BG) Needs 3rd, ideally 2nd..
38 Medjool David Hoffman $50,000 (BG) Needs 3rd, ideally 2nd..
39 Hey Byrn Eddie Plesa $50,000 (HB?) Needs to win Holy Bull if he goes..
40 Gayego Paulo Lobo $40,000 (AK) Needs 2nd or >..

41 Giant Moon Richard Schosberg $38,750
42 Isabull Steve Hobby $30,000 (AK) Needs 2nd or >..
43 Cannonball Wesley Ward $18,800
44 Liberty Bull Tom Amoss $18,750 (AK) Needs 2nd or >..
45 Stevil Nick Zito $12,000

[Kasept]

You might want to include Eight Belles. Connections are going to monitor the Derby contenders to decide whether or not to run for the roses.
Scott,

Either way, a Jones-trained filly is in a top spot on the list.. Would be very surprised by Eight Belles though. It's Proud Spell who is the appropriate Derby filly. Will have Larry Jones on ATR today or tomorrow to clarify, but I bet he won't commit to anything until Derby-Oaks Week.

[SniperSB23]

Scott,

Either way, a Jones-trained filly is in a top spot on the list.. Would be very surprised by Eight Belles though. It's Proud Spell who is the appropriate Derby filly. Will have Larry Jones on ATR today or tomorrow to clarify, but I bet he won't commit to anything until Derby-Oaks Week.

Yeah, sounds like they won't commit until then:

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/other_sports/20080407_Eight_Belles_cruises_in_Ark___female_fill y_is_Derby_hopeful.html

Trained by Larry Jones and owned by Wilmington's Rick Porter, Eight Belles is nominated for both the May 3 Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks, the big race of the year for 3-year-old fillies that is run the day before the Derby at Churchill Downs. She has $210,000 in graded-stakes earnings, enough to make the Derby field.

Porter said last night that the filly's handlers would keep the Derby open as a possibility. A final decision does not have to be made until Derby week.

"I'd like to find a way to run in the Derby," said Porter, the owner of last year's Derby runner-up, Hard Spun.

[Kasept]

"I'd like to find a way to run in the Derby," said Rick Porter, the owner of last year's Derby runner-up, Hard Spun.[/I]




:rolleyes:

[philcski]

Scott,

Either way, a Jones-trained filly is in a top spot on the list.. Would be very surprised by Eight Belles though. It's Proud Spell who is the appropriate Derby filly. Will have Larry Jones on ATR today or tomorrow to clarify, but I bet he won't commit to anything until Derby-Oaks Week.

Was going to post the same thing... but you guys beat me to it. It's the [bigheaded] owner calling the shots on this one. I like both of them quite a bit for the Oaks, however.

Love that picture of Congaree.

[SniperSB23]

Was going to post the same thing... but you guys beat me to it. It's the [bigheaded] owner calling the shots on this one. I like both of them quite a bit for the Oaks, however.

Love that picture of Congaree.

For once I can't say I completely disagree with him. If they were males and you looked at their past performances would they really be any worse than 4th or 5th choice?

[XIIPointStables]

Awesome update Steve. Thanks!

Quick Edit: What do the horses shaded in green have mean?

[philcski]

For once I can't say I completely disagree with him. If they were males and you looked at their past performances would they really be any worse than 4th or 5th choice?

True... and I think while in the betting they may not be 4th or 5th choice, in real talent and potential to win the Derby, I think you are on point. Who would be ahead of them besides Pyro, Big Brown, and Colonel John?

[SniperSB23]

True... and I think while in the betting they may not be 4th or 5th choice, in real talent and potential to win the Derby, I think you are on point. Who would be ahead of them besides Pyro, Big Brown, and Colonel John?

Unless someone emerges in the next two weeks I have absolutely no guess who would go off as the 4th choice. Could be any of about 8 different horses.

[philcski]

Unless someone emerges in the next two weeks I have absolutely no guess who would go off as the 4th choice. Could be any of about 8 different horses.

Right now it would be either War Pass or Tale of Ekati. Both will likely be eclipsed for that spot in the coming week.

[Scav]

Right now it would be either War Pass or Tale of Ekati. Both will likely be eclipsed for that spot in the coming week.

Tale of Ekati is looking better and better to me, although I fear that Saturday might have taken alot out of him, jock was really all over him, I thought he was a Derby horse last year, but then I couldn't understand what Tagg was doing with him. Tagg is probably a top 5 trainer in my opinion. I mean, he knew he had the earnings with this horse, and said, what is the point to have him ready, I'll get him ready in April. Derby will be what, his 4th start this year? Should be fresh, and should also get the trip. I just hope he doesn't get nuts and throw 57 or 58 works into this horse, would love to see some 6f 115 and 5f in 101, nice and relaxed

[Kasept]

Awesome update Steve. Thanks!

Quick Edit: What do the horses shaded in green have mean?
23 Atoned Todd Pletcher $130,000
24 Z Fortune Steve Asmussen $129,000
25 Blackberry Road David Carroll $123,417
26 My Pal Charlie Al Stall Jr. $120,000

Those 4 respresent horses that 'technically' appear within the starting grid should the unlikelies NOT run... But of course all except Atoned will run this weekend and stand pretty good chances to improve their placement on the earnings list.

[philcski]

Tale of Ekati is looking better and better to me, although I fear that Saturday might have taken alot out of him, jock was really all over him, I thought he was a Derby horse last year, but then I couldn't understand what Tagg was doing with him. Tagg is probably a top 5 trainer in my opinion. I mean, he knew he had the earnings with this horse, and said, what is the point to have him ready, I'll get him ready in April. Derby will be what, his 4th start this year? Should be fresh, and should also get the trip. I just hope he doesn't get nuts and throw 57 or 58 works into this horse, would love to see some 6f 115 and 5f in 101, nice and relaxed

Actually it'll only be his 3rd start of the year, which until last year was voodoo. Personally, I don't like him at all for the Derby, seeing them come home in 14 seconds was all I had to know about the Wood this year.

His owner is cool as sh*t though, Steve you should try to get him on the show!

[tiggerv]

I think Salute the Sarge is going to the Lexington. If he doesn't fall completely on his face I expect they will probably run him in the Derby since the owner seems to be determined to have a Derby horse and Signature Move isn't going.

[Rileyoriley]

Scott,

Either way, a Jones-trained filly is in a top spot on the list.. Would be very surprised by Eight Belles though. It's Proud Spell who is the appropriate Derby filly. Will have Larry Jones on ATR today or tomorrow to clarify, but I bet he won't commit to anything until Derby-Oaks Week.


Story on ESPN says Eight Belles is headed for the Oaks.

[whodey17]

As of today, who in the top 20 will not be running in the Derby?

Thanks in advance

[Indian Charlie]

indian blessing.

[SniperSB23]

Kodiak Kowboy

[whodey17]

Are the connections of Proud Spell and Eight Bells considering the Derby?

[SniperSB23]

Are the connections of Proud Spell and Eight Bells considering the Derby?

My guess is one of them winds up in the starting gate based on how eager Porter seems to be to have a Derby starter.

[jcs11204]

Story on ESPN says Eight Belles is headed for the Oaks.

she should, her last few races were vs small groups, her going against 20 in the derby would be a disaster in my opinion, and she'd be overbet. I think proud spell is the one, battle tested, she could fire big vs the boys.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Story on ESPN says Eight Belles is headed for the Oaks.

Let's hope so! :D

[GenuineRisk]

Adriano is very unlikely, last I read.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Maybe Todd Pletcher

[SniperSB23]

Maybe Todd Pletcher

Would be pretty funny but I'm still hoping Cowboy Cal wins the Blue Grass so people burn money on him come Derby Day.

[whodey17]

I wish I had a wager on Pletcher not having a starter. I wonder what those odds would have been back in Jan.

[Baranduin]

Actually, the story on Bloodhorse quotes Rick Porter as saying they are keeping their options open...

[Bystander]

23 Atoned Todd Pletcher $130,000
24 Z Fortune Steve Asmussen $129,000
25 Blackberry Road David Carroll $123,417
26 My Pal Charlie Al Stall Jr. $120,000

Those 4 respresent horses that 'technically' appear within the starting grid should the unlikelies NOT run... But of course all except Atoned will run this weekend and stand pretty good chances to improve their placement on the earnings list.

What about the others you have in green- Pyro, Court Vision, Cool Coal Man, and so on?

[Kasept]

What about the others you have in green- Pyro, Court Vision, Cool Coal Man, and so on?
All likely for Derby baring injury, etc..

[Bystander]

Really just asking why you coded those particular colts in green... was it meant to indicate something different from the others who are "all likely for Derby baring injury, etc.." (and are coded with red.)

[Kasept]

Really just asking why you coded those particular colts in green... was it meant to indicate something different from the others who are "all likely for Derby baring injury, etc.." (and are coded with red.)
Red has made last start.. Derby next.. Green still with start remaining.

[Bystander]

Got it!

[2Hot4TV]

Has any Delta Jackpot winner ever done much afterwards?
I think the race just knocks the winner out and the same can be said for alot of Kentucky Derby runners. Some just don't belong and others it is too much when they are still young.

Birdbirdistheword is the only one I can think of.

[Coach Pants]

What a sucky field this is.

[Kasept]

Fully updated... Red = Derby next start...

Earnings still available..

Lexington:
1. $195k (X)
2. $65k (X) if with existing earning >$65k
3. $32.5k


Graded Stakes Earnings List (04/12/08)

1 War Pass Nick Zito $1,470,000
2 Pyro Steve Asmussen $1,020,000
X Proud Spell Larry Jones $880,000
3 Tale of Ekati Barclay Tagg $738,000
4 Colonel John Eoin Harty $720,000
5 Gayego Paulo Lobo $640,000

6 Big Brown Richard Dutrow $600,000
7 Z Humor Bill Mott $579,000
8 Monba Todd Pletcher $500,000
9 Court Vision Bill Mott $331,872
10 Z Fortune Steve Asmussen $329,000

11 Adriano Graham Motion $310,000
12 Recapturetheglory $300,000
13 Smooth Air Benny Stutts $290,000
X Salute the Sarge Eric Guillot $258,940
14 Cool Coal Man Nick Zito $212,767
X Anak Nakal Nick Zito $212,216
15 Eight Belles Larry Jones $210,000

16 Cowboy Cal Todd Pletcher $207,660
X Massive Drama Dale Romans $205,200
17 Visionaire Michael Matz $202,500
18 Big Truck Barclay Tagg $194,500
19 Bob Black Jack James Kasparoff $180,000
20 Denis of Cork David Carroll $165,000

21 Halo Najib Dale Romans $157,996
22 Indian Sun Dan Hendricks $154,000
23 Tomcito Dante Zanelli $151,292 *** (LEX)
24 My Pal Charlie Al Stall Jr. $150,000
X El Gato Malo Craig Dollase $145,000
25 Hey Byrn Eddie Plesa $140,000

26 Atoned Todd Pletcher $130,000
27 Coast Guard David Hoffmans $130,000
28 Blackberry Road David Carroll $123,417
29 Golden Spikes Marty Wolfson $118,000
30 Tres Borrachos Beau Greeley $118,000

31 Golden Yank Gary Thomas 115,000
32 Yankee Bravo Patrick Gallagher $105,000
33 Racecar Rhapsody Ken McPeek $90,871 (LEX)
34 Shediak (FR) Richard Mandella $78,576
35 Kentucky Bear Reade Baker $75,000

36 King's Silver Son Steve Asmussen $60,000
37 Texas Wildcatter Todd Pletcher $53,750
38 Isabull Steve Hobby $50,000
39 Medjool David Hoffmans $47,500
40 Stevil Nick Zito $49,500

41 Cannonball Wesley Ward $18,800
42 Liberty Bull Tom Amoss $18,750
43 Behindatthebar Todd Pletcher $3,000
44 Samba Rooster Bob Baffert $0
45 Big Glen Frank Brothers $0

[SniperSB23]

So we are looking at the very real possibility that Bob Black Jack could be #21 with Anak Nakal's decision determining whether or not he gets in the field. If that is the case doesn't Zito pretty much have to enter Anak Nakal to knock BBJ out?

[SniperSB23]

Hey Steve, did you include Visionaire's $22.5K for fifth in the Blue Grass?