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Silver Knockers

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Nick Zito

Zito, a New York City native, started in racing as a teenager as a hotwalker and groom for trainer Buddy Jacobson. He later worked as an assistant to trainers LeRoy Jolley and John Campo. He saddled his first winner in 1972 and is one of only 17 trainers in history to saddle two or more Kentucky Derby winners (Strike The Gold and Go For Gin). He also trained 2003 Kentucky Oaks winner Bird Town. His principal clients include George Steinbrenner, Tracy Farmer and Marylou Whitney. He and his wife, Kim, son Alexander and daughter Sara live in Garden City, N.Y.

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Elk Manor Farm

Elk Manor is owned and operated by James M. Moran, Jr. The operation is home to brooadmares and young racing prospects. The goal of Elk Manor has always been to build strong female families and improve the quality of the thoroughbred. James "Jimmy" Moran has for thirty years been dedicated to the improvement of the breed through many organizations. Elk Manor places the majority of their stock in the care of trainer Nick Zito.

 

James M. Moran Jr.

Elk Manor is owned and operated by James M. Moran, Jr. The operation is home to brooadmares and young racing prospects. The goal of Elk Manor has always been to build strong female families and improve the quality of the thoroughbred. James "Jimmy" Moran has for thirty years been dedicated to the improvement of the breed through many organizations. Elk Manor places the majority of their stock in the care of trainer Nick Zito. Jimmy is married to Beatrice and the couple has three children.

Bayfilly by Silver Deputy - Knock Twice (Two Punch) Born on 04.13.2004

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Next Race: 05.04 Kentucky Oaks

Future Wager Odds

Pool #

Horse #

Final Odds

$2 Will Pay

3

19

48-1

$98.80

2

24*

7-1

$17.60

1

24*

3-1

$8.80

* - mutuel field

 

Race History :: Graded Earnings: $30,000 (as of 04.07.07) Race Record: 4-2-1-0
Date Race Finish Chart Recap Video Comment
04.07.07 Ashland (GI) 7th Chart Recap Video Gave way in the stretch
03.10.07 Forward Gal (GII) 2nd Chart Recap Video Lacked room, still the best
02.08.07 Allowance @ Gulfstream Park
 1st Drew off willingly
01.07.07 Maiden @ Gulfstream Park
 1st Tardy start, still the best

Recent works
Date Track (condition) Distance Time (how) Rank
04.19 Churchill Downs (fast) 4 furlongs :50.00 B 25/34

Silver Knockers is by leading sire Silver Deputy. A stakes winner on the track, Silver Deputy has been a much bigger success in the breeding shed. He has sired such champions as Silverbulletday, Archer's Bay, Deputy Jane West, Deputy Inxs, and Scotzanna. From his sixteen racing crops he is represented by 524 winners, 66 stakes winner, and seven champions.

Silver Knockers is out of the stakes placed mare Knock Twice and is her only foal to race. Knock Twice is a half to two stakes placed runners and three other winners, including Grade 1 placed mare Balisian Beauty. Knock Twice is a daughter of Two Punch, a predominately sprint influenced sire.