Steward's Cup Classic Review

Original article written by Eugene Ferguson posted 15 years 0 weeks ago

Oh what a way to bring the year to an end. An exciting race and thrilling race call by The Steward concluded this year’s Steward Cup events with the running of The Steward’s Cup Classic. No one seemed to mind the bad weather and sloppy race conditions as some of the finest thoroughbreds in the game lined up to compete in this premier classic. The race, a Grade 1 for three year olds and up, going 1 ¼ miles with a purse value of $4,000,000 went off at the Toronto Racecourse in Canada.

The winner was Then, a five year old dark bay horse by End Result, out of Now, by Blades Hill. Bred by The Steward, owned by LaDonna King and ridden by Ava Fox. Then rated well mid pack for most of the race, made a strong move late and proved strongest at the end. His final time for the 1 ¼ miles was 1:59.20 with a speed figure of 85. He concludes this year’s campaign with three victories in four starts, all at this distance. His lifetime race record is now 19:12-4-1 with earnings of $4,244,100.

Second place went to Born The Best, a four year old grey colt by Giacomo, out of Lokite Talent, by Sports Jersey. He is owned by Gerrie Hardie, was bred by The Steward and was ridden by Oliver Brunetto. Born The Best ran a good race, had a decent trip but was just no match for the winner today. His lifetime race record is 15:9-4-0 with earnings of $2,871,400.

The third place finisher was Something Better, a three year old dark bay colt by End of the Line, out of Cadeauje, by Sports Jersey. Something Better is owned by Dave Shields, was bred by The Steward and was ridden by Colin O’Neill. Something Better also had a good trip, ran extremely well at the end but did not have enough to overtake the top two. His lifetime race record is 9:6-0-1 with earnings of $989,250.

Fourth place went to Temple, a four year old black filly, by Throne, out of Architect, by Fighting With Wit. He is owned and bred by Ali LaDuke and was ridden by Cadence Black. Beaten by just a neck for third, Temple ran a very game race. His lifetime race record is 13:9-1-1 with earnings of $1,505,500.

In fifth place was Chretiens, a four year old black colt by Five Circles, out of Minuit, by Conduit. Chreitiens is owned by Ronnie Dee, was bred by The Steward and was ridden by Renee Russo. Chretiens did not run his race today, as he raced wide around the final turn and then just flattened out. His lifetime race record is 14:8-3-2 with earnings of $2,654,500

Rounding out the order of finish was:

Sixth place - Magician, a four year old grey colt by End of the Line, out of Colors Bright, by Zinfandel. Magician is owned and bred by Susie Raisher and ridden by Colin Reilly. His lifetime race record is 14:11-2-0 with earnings of $4,587,000.

Seventh place – East, a three year old black colt by Fighter Jet, out of Baby, by Kentucky Trophy. East is owned and bred by Karie McBrian and ridden by Luis Lucero. His lifetime race record is 10:5-2-1 with earnings of $1,359,900.

Eighth place - Boise State Boy, a five year old black horse by Loki Dynasty, out of Ami, by Gaze. Boise State Boy is owned and bred by Sarah Chase and was ridden by Brad Ritter. His lifetime race record is 18:9-6-0 with earnings of $1,466,500.

Ninth place - Sahara Desert, a three year old black colt by Saga, out of Desert Spirit, by Seeking the Gold. Sahara Desert is owned and bred by Laura Ferguson and was ridden by John Pollard. His lifetime race record is 10:5-2-0 with earnings of $466,900.

Tenth place - Crime Fighter, a four year old black colt by Fighter Jet, out of Tearjerker, by Sunday Silence. Crime Fighter is owned by Scott Eiland was bred by The Steward and was ridden by Ashley Mayes. His lifetime race record is 16:7-4-1 with earnings of $1,288,800

Eleventh place – Dogfight, a five year old grey horse by Jet Ski, out of Worth Every Moment, by Fighting With Wit. Dogfight is owned by Matthew McMahon, was bred Daryl Dennis and was ridden by Owen Sparks. His lifetime race record is 20:5-6-2 with earnings of $1,068,050.

Twelfth place - Anvil, a three year old black colt by Boise, out of Spark, by Sports Jersey. Anvil is owned and bred by Eric Nalbone and was ridden by David Faulkner. His lifetime race record of 10:5-0-2 with earnings of $1,077,750.

Thirteenth place - Derby Hopeful, a three year old chestnut colt by Desert Report, out of Past and Future, by Conduit. Bred by The Steward and owned by Laura Pony and ridden by Frank Duncan. His lifetime race record is 6:3-0-0 with earning of $149,250.

Congratulations to the winner and to all who participated. Thanks for a wonderful and exciting race; I look forward to next year.

See you at the races.

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