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Hierro

3 year old Colt | Active
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Owner(s):
Stonestreet Stables LLC
Trainer:
Steven M. Asmussen
Bred:
Kentucky (USA) by Sally Andersen  -  [Add Data]
Pedigree:
Hard Spun  -  Brief Bliss  by  Navarone
Rating:
 
 
Hierro
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What the Horse Racing Nation is saying about Hierro...

Hierro will have a huge effort, might catch 3rd or 4th.
Monday brought significant developments regarding the Preakness field. While trainer Bob Baffert confirmed Bodemeister for Saturday's middle jewel of the Triple Crown, he ruled out Liaison. Hansen, Hierro and Isn't He Clever all likewise passed on a trip to Pimlico. But Daddy Nose Best entered Preak...Read More
Hierro, the winner of the Derby Trial in his last start on April 28, will bypass the Preakness Stakes on Saturday and his connections will "consider other options," according to a press release from Barbara Banke's Stonestreet Stables, which owns the colt. Read More
While a large field remains likely, the lineup for the 137th Preakness Stakes underwent some alterations Friday as Kentucky Derby third-place finisher Dullahan as well as Derby pace factor Trinniberg were removed from consideration while newcomers Teeth of the Dog and Zetterholm were added to the mi...Read More
In sifting through the current list of Preakness possibles, it occurs to me that this year, more than most, the horses that ran in the Kentucky Derby stand head and shoulders above the new shooters. Now predicting the winner of the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown to be one of the horses to have run...Read More
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  • TerryDickens · you should open up a talk show host because the opinion of the public isway better than yours · 15 days ago ·
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  • AndyScoggin · It seems like most of the new horses are taking a pretty wild stab at a Triple Crown race. · 15 days ago ·
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Stonestreet Stables LLC’s Hierro rallied four wide in the stretch to run down favored Paynter to win 88th running of the $232,600 The Cliff’s Edge Derby Trial (Grade III) by 1 ½ lengths before a crowd of 26,527 on Opening Night presented by Stella Artois and Finlandia Vodka. Read More
G3 Derby Trial winner Hierro breezed an easy 4f in :52 (33/33) at Churchill Downs on May 7. The G1 Preakness might be next for the Asmussen trainee.   
I’ll Have Another, who won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs, flew to Maryland on Monday to get an early start on preparing for the 137th Preakness Stakes on May 19 at Pimlico Racecourse, a race that, like the Derby, should have a full field.Read More
Steve Asmussen said he is in “a perfect position” in regard to having Hierro, winner of the Derby Trial, as a consideration for the May 19 Preakness. Read More
Hierro finishes strongly to win the Derby Trial over a sloppy track at Churchill Downs. 
Zayat Stables LLC’s Paynter, who finished fourth in the Santa Anita Derby (Grade I) in just his second start, and the undefeated Bourbon Courage headline a field of 11 entered Wednesday for the 88th running of the $200,000-added The Cliff’s Edge Derby Trial (GIII).Read More
Today's Derby contender works featured a four furlong breeze from G2 Risen Star hero El Padrino. The talented Todd Pletcher trainee is expected to square off against Union Rags in the G1 Florida Derby on March 31. Read More
Returning to a sprint after four lackluster efforts while routing in stakes races, Senor Rain pulled off a huge upset Friday at odds of 21-1 in Santa Anita’s $58,350 allowance feature for 3-year-olds at seven furlongs. Read More
  • ScottBert · I'm really happy for the connections of Senor Rain. Being that I have 3 yr old by El Nino, I have been following Senor Rain ever since he broke his maiden at Del Mar. He seems to be a tough little horse and I glad to see him win again. · 71 days ago ·
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Today's Derby contender works featured a six furlong move from G3 Southwest winner Castaway. The Bob Baffert trainee is expected to make his next start in the G3 Sunland Derby on March 25. Read More
Thursday Santa Anita Park Recap – March 15 Edge to early-pressing types on the fast main track. Stalkers and closers best on the turf course (rail at 15 feet). Rafael Bejarano booted home two winners on the turf course. On the ticket front I tabbed three Primary (Admission, Kingpin Ryno, Coparcenary...Read More
Today's Derby contender works featured a four furlong breeze from G2 Risen Star Stakes winner El Padrino. Todd Pletcher also sent out Gemologist for some morning exercise at Palm Meadows on Monday, and Sabercat completed his G2 Rebel preparations at Oaklawn Park. Read More
Today's Derby contender works featured a four furlong bullet from G1 Norfolk winner Creative Cause. The Mike Harrington trainee was last seen rallying for the show in the G2 San Vicente and is expected to be entered in Saturday's G2 San Felipe, along with stablemate Empire Way. Read More
Today's Derby contender works featured a six furlong move from G1 Norfolk hero Creative Cause. The Mike Harrington trainee was last seen finishing a close-up 3rd in the G2 San Vicente.Read More
  • railbird33 · I watched The San Vicente several times and was more impressed with this horse with each viewing. Mike rated this horse as if he was strething out to a mile & a quarter. CC could have easily passed the front runners as he closed at 10 furlongs. Mike was training to a longer race with ths one, a horse to watch going forward. · 88 days ago ·
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Today's Derby contender works featured a four furlong breeze from Fountain of Youth hopeful Algorithms. Todd Pletcher's undefeated runner reportedly finished up well and galloped out nicely in his work. Discreet Dancer fired a bullet on Monday and will join stablemate Algorithms in the starting gate...Read More
Today's Derby contender works featured a five furlong breeze from G1 Champagne Stakes hero Union Rags. The Michael Matz trainee is gearing up for the G2 Foutain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park on Feb 26 and Julien Leparoux will be his new pilot. Five other members of the HRN Derby top ten put in ...Read More
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  • dindob1 · Everybody's talking about Union Rags, Algorithms...can't wait 'til the Fountain of Youth when my favorite horse demolished the field with John V on board...Go Discreet Dancer!!! · 102 days ago ·
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  • travel_vic · many colts have come on the scene late to flower at exactly the right time. The only way to know is comparison and usually after they all try 9 furlongs · 102 days ago ·
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Hierro - Pedigree

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Hard SpunDanzigNorthern Dancer
Pas De Nom
Turkish TrystTurkoman
Darbyvail
Brief BlissNavaroneIrish River
Wind Spirit
AnnulConquistador Cielo
Bygones

Hierro - Race Results & Past Performances

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View Details04/28/121stJ LeparouxCD81 mileDDerby Trial-G303 MHierroPaynter Stealcase1:35.27
View Details03/16/124thC NakataniSA47 fDAlwOC03 MSenor RainBrigandConsulado1:21.50
View DetailsView Video01/07/125thJ LeparouxSA31 mileDSham-G303 MOut of BoundsSecret CircleLongview Drive1:34.56
View Details11/09/111stJ LeparouxCD87 fDMSW02 MHierroSir BondAtlantic Titan1:23.65
View Details10/01/112ndR DominguezBel37 fDMSW02 MSouper SpeedyHierroLove to Run1:23.87
View DetailsView Video09/03/115thR DominguezSar77 fDMSW02 MAlphaInvocationAfricanist1:23.97

 

 

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