Big MSW win for MY BOY PADDY (Paddy O’Prado) ridden in Aiken by Logan Bearden and trained by Justin Rivera. He obviously loved the synthetic surface at TurfwayPark. After a bump at the start he recovered, was perfectly placed between horses at the far turn and went clear for the win by 1 3/4 lengths for owner/breeder Jellicoe Creek. His earnings now stand at $31,939. Congratulations to all – great way to begin the new year!
Training Track Graduate News
MY BOY PADDY graduates in a MSW at Turfway
January 15th, 2021 by Monica DriverATT Grad Graded SW SIR ANTHONY wins the Allen Jerkens S at Gulfstream + ATT Grad PAULETTE wins at Hawthorne
December 27th, 2020 by Monica DriverAt 5, GSW SIR ANTHONY (Mineshaft–Mourette (MSP, $176,271), by Smart Strike, galloped to a win in the 2 mile marathon the listed H. ALLEN JERKENS S., at Gulfstream. Of his 7 wins lifetime, 4 have been in stakes company, 2 in graded stakes company.
O/B-Richard Otto Stables, Inc. (IL);
T-Anthony Mitchell
J-Julien R. Leparoux. $43,710.
Lifetime Record: GSW, 28-7-3-4, $493,550
On the same day, PAULETTE (Colonel John) pressed the pace in second and then cleared to win her third race by over 4 lengths. She is also trained by Anthony Miller and is owned by Aimee Bohlman
WINNER’S: November – December
December 18th, 2020 by Monica DriverCLICK BELOW TO SEE OUR RECENT WINNING GRADS!
REASSURED by 8 3/4!
December 10th, 2020 by Monica DriverAlready stakes placed in the Maryland Million Nursery Stakes, REASSURED (Bandbox) broke his maiden today by 8 3/4 widening lengths at Laurel. Going 1 1/16 on the dirt he was under a snug hold early but when allowed he sailed to the lead. The 2 year old colt is a homebred for Hillwood Stables, LLC and is trained by Brittany Russell. He was started in Aiken by Cary Frommer
Aiken Training Track Grad G1 SW CONGAREE the 2002 Aiken-trained Horse of the Year, was euthanized because of the infirmities of old age
December 8th, 2020 by Monica Driver2 year old TAP THE BARREL wins by 14!
November 20th, 2020 by Monica DriverTAP THE BARREL came 2 or 3 wide to cleared the field and go on to win by 14 lengths at Aqueduct going 6 furlongs on the dirt! It was her third start. The Bourbon Courage filly was started by Cary Frommer. She is now trained by Wayne Potts and owned by River Card Stable.
2 Frommer trained horses stakes placed on Maryland Millions Day
November 20th, 2020 by Monica DriverCary Frommer trained 2 horses which were stakes placed on Maryland Millions Day. FIRTH (Midshipman) ran 3rd in the Maryland Million and/or Registered Maryland Bred Turf Distaff Starter Handicap for owner/trainer Rodolfo Sanchez-Salomon. The 5 year old mare has earned just under $200,000. 2-year-old REASSURED (Bandbox) ran 3rd in the Maryland Million Nursery Stakes. He is a homebred for Hillwood Stables, LLC and is trained by Brittany Russell.
Legacy also in the winner’s circle
November 20th, 2020 by Monica DriverLUNA FORTIS (Will Take Charge) owned and trained by Cipriano Contreras added win # 4 and upping hs earnings to $121,067. He came from a second at Keeneland last out to a win at Indiana Grand. DOUGLAS ROAD (The Factor) broke his maiden at Great Meadows for trainer Todd J. Wyatt
and owner Riverdee Stable. He has been on the board so often that he has earned over $150,000.
2 winners for Tony Mitchell
November 20th, 2020 by Monica DriverTony Mitchell had 2 winners Hawthorne recently, both of which wintered at the Aiken Training Track. SUMMER DAY (Sky Mesa) a homebred for R. Otto Stables, Inc. won her 2nd in allowance company and COCOA PEACH (Dr Peach) owned by Aimee Bohlman graduated by over 12 lengths!
CONCRETE ROSE brings $1,950,000!
November 19th, 2020 by Monica DriverWe are proud that CONCRETE ROSE got her start here at the Aiken Training Track with Cary Frommer
Concrete Rose is something special. All eyes have been on the daughter of successful young sire Twirling Candy since she won her career debut at Saratoga, and the attention has continued throughout her career while she succeeded at the highest level. (more…)