Kentucky Oaks - Pletcher

High Again Gears Up

mervhuber — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 18:02:38 -0400

Zayat Stables' High Again worked five furlongs in 1:01.40 under jockey Larry Melancon after the renovation break Tuesday morning at Churchill Downs. The move was the 12^th-fastest of 36 at the distance over a track labeled as "fast."

Rags to Riches Works in Company with Circular Quay

mervhuber — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 18:43:28 -0400

AUTOBAHN GIRL/SILVER KNOCKERS - The Live Oak Plantation's Autobahn Girl and Elk Manor Farms and James Moran's Silver Knockers each gallo

Fantasy Winner High Heels Sharp In Work at Churchill Downs

johnasher — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 17:27:36 -0400

Anita Ebert's High Heels, the runaway winner of the Fantasy (GII) in her most recent start, tuned up for her Oaks engagement by working five furlongs over a "fast" track in 1:00 under jockey Joe Johnson before the renovation break Saturday morning at Churchill Downs.

Boca Grande Gets Final Chance in Comely

mervhuber — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 18:14:24 -0400

The $150,000 Comely (Grade 2) at Aqueduct is New York's last major prep for the Kentucky Oaks on May 4. For Boca Grande it is a last chance to prove to her connections she deserves a place in the starting gate at Churchill Downs three weeks from now.

High Heels Dances to Fantasy Victory

mervhuber — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 14:32:35 -0400

High Heels, bred and owned by Anita Ebert, and trained by Gary "(Red Dog" Hartlage, blew past Cotton Blossom, the 1-2 favorite, in mid-stretch, and drew clear for a stunning six and three-quarter-length victory in the $250,000 Fantasy Stakes before a crowd of 12,201 Friday afternoon at Oaklawn Park.

Ashland Showdown!

mervhuber — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 17:14:48 -0400

The $500,000 Ashland (Grade 1) at Keeneland has assembled the year's most talented group of sophomore fillies to date. Nine fillies from across the country are set to do battle, each seeking a berth in the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on May 4.

Cottom Blossom Easily Wins Florida Oaks

mervhuber — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:29:58 -0400

Cotton Blossom made a successful return to racing action with a 2-length win in the $200,000 Florida Oaks at Tampa Bay Downs, stamping herself as a serious contender for the Kentucky Oaks.