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Mushka

Empire Maker x Sluice (Seeking the Gold)
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Bill Mott

Bill Mott

A native of Mobridge, South Dakota, Bill Mott was elected into racing's Hall of Fame at age 45, the youngest conditioner to be accorded that honor, and has received the Eclipse Award as the nation's leading trainer in 1995-96. He is probably best-known as the trainer of two-time Horse of the Year Cigar, who amassed a 16-race winning streak to tie Citation's modern-day record.
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John Velazquez

John Velazquez

A native of Puerto Rico, born on November 24, 1971, Velazquez is perennially among the top 10 riders in New York, where he currently lives. On Sept. 3, 2001, he became the first jockey in Saratoga history to ride six winners on a single card. On April 22, 2001, Velazquez won his 2,000th career race.
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Zayat Stables, LLC

Zayat Stables LLC is owned by Ahmed Zayat. Zayat is the CEO and Chairman of Al Ahram Beverages, a major manufacturer and distributor in Egypt. He has been involved in buying horses at auction for just a few years but has always had an interest in horses.
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Diane Snowden

Diane and Guy Snowden are some of the founding fathers of the modern lottery industry in the 1970's. They got into thoroughbred racing and breeding operations in the latr 1980's with the founding of Bought Falls Creek Farm in Oneca, CN. They typically breed their mares to Kentucky Stallions by shuttling mares to Kentucky for the mating and bringing them back to Connecticut to foal.
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Mushka

Race History

Graded Earnings: $120,000
Race Record: 3-2-0-1
FinishDateRaceChartsRecapVideo
1st11.24.2007Demoiselle (GII) - AqueductChartsVideo
Huge outside rally, much the best
1st10.18.2007Maiden Special Weight - Belmont ParkChartsVideo
Made determined rally to snag victory
3rd09.19.2007Maiden Special Weight - Belmont ParkChartsVideo
Made move early, tired late

Pedigree Analysis

Mushka, a $1.6 million yearling purchase, boasts a pedigree gleaming with classic credentials. She is from the first crop of 2003 Belmont S. (G1) winner Empire Maker, who promises to be a significant source of stamina. A son of 1990 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner and champion Unbridled and Broodmare of the Year Toussaud, Empire Maker was bred to be a star. He began to live up to his inordinate potential with a 9 3/4-length triumph in the Florida Derby (G1), and after a narrow score in the Wood Memorial S. (G1), he was sent off as the 5-2 favorite in the Kentucky Derby.

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