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Elusive Lady

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John Kimmel

John Kimmel

John Kimmel was born on June 25, 1954, in New Jersey.  He currently resides in Garden City, NY, or Tequesta, Florida, dependings on where is stable operation is located during the year.  Kimmel graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School in 1980 and has two sons: Ryan, a professional surfer, and Zack, who goes to design school.  John Kimmel gave up his veterinary practice in
Eibar Coa

Eibar Coa

A native of Monagas, Venezuela, Coa first started riding in South Florida in 1993. His background in the Thoroughbred industry began in the Venezuelan jockey school. He then rode in his native country for two years before moving the the U.S. to polish his skills.

Gold Mark Farm LLC

Paul Bulmahn, who is the founder and owner of ATP Oil and Gas, got his start in the Thoroughbred industry after attending the 2002 Kentucky Derby.  Enchanted by the Run for the Roses, Mr.

Donald L. Ming

Donald Ming bred Elusive Lady, a $90,000 Keeneland September yearling sale last year, in Florida.

Elusive Lady

Race History

Graded Earnings: $163,660
Race Record: 7-2-2-1
FinishDateRaceChartsRecapVideo
3rd04.12.2008Comely (GII) - AqueductChartsRecapVideo
Stalked pace throughout, good finish on outside
2nd03.15.2008Florida Oaks (GIII) - Tampa Bay DownsChartsRecapVideo
Pressed pace throughout, led briefly, clearly second best
9th01.12.2008Old Hat (GII) - Gulfstream ParkChartsVideo
Steadied early, never a factor
2nd11.24.2007Demoiselle (GII) - AqueductChartsVideo
Wide throughout, succumbed lead late to Mushka
1st10.28.2007Tempted (GIII) - AqueductChartsVideo
Set the pace, kicked clear when asked
1st09.29.2007Maiden Special Weight - Belmont ParkCharts
Up and on the pace early, just got up for the win
6th08.26.2007Maiden Special Weight - SaratogaChartsVideo
Stayed in touch early, could not compete late

Daily Works Board

Track (Condition)DistanceTime (How)Rank
Belmont Park (Fast)4 Furlongs:49.40 B11/23
Gulfstream Park (Fast)4 Furlongs:48.20 H4/23
Gulfstream Park (Fast)4 Furlongs:48.00 B5/8
Gulfstream Park (Fast)4 Furlongs:49.00 B7/23
Gulfstream Park (Fast)4 Furlongs:48.00 B4/37

Pedigree Analysis

While there are some elements within the pedigree of Elusive Lady to suggest she might be able to handle the nine-furlong trip of the Kentucky Oaks (G1), her own history, and that of many in her extended family, gives the impression a mile or thereabouts will be more to her liking. There is also plenty of evidence she might be a stronger filly if and when she ever gets to try the turf.

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