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Hymn Book

6 year old Gelding | Active
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Owner(s):
Stuart S. Janney III  - 
Trainer:
Claude R. McGaughey III
Bred:
Kentucky (USA) by Stuart S. Janney, III LLC
Pedigree:
Arch  -  Vespers  by  Known Fact
Rating:
 
 
Hymn Book
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What the Horse Racing Nation is saying about Hymn Book...

Alternation withstood a late charge by Nehro to eke out a victory in the 42nd running of the $300,000 Pimlico Special (G3) by a nose.Read More
Friday's Black-Eyed Susan undercard at Pimlico features a stellar edition of the Grade 3, $300,000 Pimlico Special Stakes as well as three sprint stakes in the lead-up to Saturday's 137th running of the Preakness Stakes. Read More
Alternation went to the lead and never looked back in the 66th running of the $400,000 Oaklawn Handicap. Read More
Welcome to the last Derby dance Saturday! While the Arkansas Derby itself seems to be coming up lighter than in recent years, there are some BIG names running at the "Spa of the South" tomorrow.Read More
  • 12thCrown · Already changed my long-shot picks after a few more hours of study - I like Cozzetti as the sleeper pick but think Isn't He Clever will be tough with his stalking style. Good luck all! · 42 days ago ·
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  • BrianZipse · Looking forward to the Oaklawn Handicap every bit as much as the Arkansas Derby ... I like Nehro and Alternation. · 42 days ago ·
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Stuart S. Janney III’s Oaklawn Handicap contender Hymn Book walked the shedrow of the Smarty Jones barn Tuesday morning, having traveled via airplane from Florida to Kentucky then to Oaklawn Park via horse van on Sunday.Read More
Stuart Janney’s Donn Handicap (G1) winner Hymn Book breezed Wednesday morning in Florida with Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey starting to crank up the son of Arch for a trip to Arkansas for the $350,000 Oaklawn Handicap (G2) April 14.Read More
This week's best in racing by Eclipse Sportswire photographers includes scenes from the dual-Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn, swept by Bob Baffert's Castaway and Secret Circle. Read More
Pletcher and Velazquez team up for another big weekend at Gulfstream...Read More
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  • cpsoren121 · The great Jen Jade picked Hymn Book! Great to see Get Stormy nail another one too! · 105 days ago ·
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  • JohnNicoletti · Shackelford is one tough horse, who loves to be in front. Not necessarily on the lead, but close. Love that horse. He always gives a giant effort. · 100 days ago ·
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Hymn Book rallied to edge Mission Impazible by a nose in Saturday's Grade 1 Donn Handicap at Gulfstream Park. Read More
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  • tonyzag · I was looking fora better performance from others in the race. Hymn Book is a nice horse. Handicapping the race, I felt others were positioned better to win. He was a complete surprise to me · 103 days ago ·
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  • Mary Z. · Should have been Where's Sterling if not for the situation in the stretch-moving out, bumping w/the bigger Hymn Book, switching back towards the inside, or tell me why not. · 102 days ago ·
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ZATT's Star of the Week, is ... Hymn Book!
  • icyhotboo · That was a big run 5 wide on the final turn and being bumped hard in the stretch. In hindsight I should have used MI as I needed a stalker to go with my front and closer. · 104 days ago ·
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Hymn Book’s emergence as a star in the handicap division can be credited to a surface switch from turf to dirt, but the 6-year-old gelding would never have had a chance to win Saturday’s $500,000 Donn Handicap (G1) at Gulfstream Park without one very important event early in his career.Read More
Hymn Book gets up late to take the G1 Donn Handicap. 
Hymn Book, who is really coming into his own at the age of 6, received a Beyer of 106 for his Donn victory.
This is one of the horses I do like, and I believe the distance is perfect for him... Im betting him with the 4 and 8 in the Donn...exacta box... the favorites will not win..
  • GregRiessland · i like the 2,3.10. but really like hymn book · 106 days ago ·
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  • Winplacsho · I like him too, but the outside draw worries me. Also, I know he likes dirt, but I wonder if he's just more fond of the 1 turn routes at Aqu & Bel. · 106 days ago ·
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Shackleford is just one many hoping to answer big questions in the 56th running of the Donn Handicap...Read More
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  • travel_vic · Gulfstream has been running early on the main just abou the while meeting. Any horses not closer than about 4 lengths at the 6 furlong call in routes, have not done well.....When it is wet that is even more a factor · 108 days ago ·
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  • Mike in SB · I like Ruler on Ice, he could have a great year. · 106 days ago ·
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The HYMN BOOK will be wide open on Saturday afternoon in South Florida and I expect the rest of the field to 'get religion' with his performance. His only poor finish (6th) was on the grass in the Bernard Baruch last summer. J...ohnny V is on him. I'm not a big Shug fan but I do like this horse (@ 8:1 in the ML) in his current form, in this spot.
Last year's Preakness hero Shackleford and Belmont Stakes winner Ruler On Ice clash in Saturday's Grade 1 Donn Handicap at Gulfstream Park. Read More
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  • notobsessed · I don't think Shackleford likes running on a wet track · 108 days ago ·
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  • travel_vic · gutsy animal distance limited · 108 days ago ·
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To Honor and Serve made a triumphant return to Aqueduct Saturday, taking command at the top of the stretch and going on to an impressive victory in the Cigar Mile.Read More
To Honor And Serve is the 7-5 morning line favorite against six rivals in Saturday's Grade 1 Cigar Mile at Aqueduct. Read More
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  • Mike in SB · Impressive win by To Honor and Serve, another 3 year old that looks to be better next year. 2012 could be a great year if everyone stays healthy. · 182 days ago ·
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  • shadowno · Another G-1 winner for Berni. The A.P. Indy line just keeps producing top horses. · 182 days ago ·
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Get Stormy, winner of last year’s Grade 2 Bernard Baruch Handicap at Saratoga Race Course, will attempt to defend his title Friday as he faces 10 foes in the $200,000, 1 1/8-mile turf race.Read More
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  • Zenyatta-Perfection Personified · Love this horse and can't wait to see him again. I hope he wins! · 278 days ago ·
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  • jinlie01 · I'm always looking for the bang for the buck...Get Stormy is always dangerous especially in this race but I'm looking closely at Baryshnikov and Loup Breton..like the odds and worth a long look since Get Stormy is indeed coming off a long layoff. · 278 days ago ·
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Hymn Book - Pedigree

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ArchKris S. Roberto
Sharp Queen
AuroraDanzig
Althea
VespersKnown FactIn Reality
Tamerett
Sunset ServiceDeputy Minister
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Hymn Book - Race Results & Past Performances

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Date(Descending)
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View Details05/18/125thJ VelazquezPim121 3/16 mDPimlico Special-G303+ MAlternationNehroEndorsement1:57.60
View Details04/14/124th OP101 1/8 mDOaklawn Handicap-G204+ MAlternationRon the GreekYawanna Twist1:49.94
View Details02/11/121stJ VelazquezGP101 1/8 mDDonn Handicap-G103+ MHymn BookMission ImpazibleRedeemed1:49.16
View DetailsView Video11/26/112ndA GarciaAqu81 mileDCigar Mile-G103+ MTo Honor and ServeHymn BookCalibrachoa1:33.89
View Details10/20/111stJ CastellanoBel31 1/16 mDFirethorn03+ MHymn BookCactus CharlieSchoolyard Dreams1:45.14
View DetailsView Video08/26/116thJ VelazquezSar91 1/8 mTBernard Baruch-G203+ MTurallureGet StormyBaryshnikov1:48.75
View DetailsView Video07/02/112ndJ VelazquezBel101 1/8 mDSuburban Handicap-G203+ MFlat OutHymn BookRodman1:46.64
View Details05/19/111stJ VelazquezBel31 1/8 mDThree Coins Up03+ MHymn BookI Want RevengeRon the Greek1:47.16
View Details04/15/112ndJ CastellanoKee71 1/16 mTAllow04+ MBeau ChoixHymn BookRezif1:44.68
View DetailsView Video05/01/103rdJ CastellanoCD51 1/16 mDAlwOC03+ MPickapocketRogue VictoryHymn Book1:43.44
View DetailsView Video04/10/102ndC McGaugheyKee41 1/8 mTAllow04+ MFlorentinoHymn BookSouthern Anthem1:49.58
View Details01/23/101stJ CastellanoGP41 1/8 mTAllow04+ MHymn BookGabriel's HillLemon Spice1:46.80
View Details10/12/091stA GarciaBel11 mileTStr03+ MHymn BookAwesome ActorWinthrop House1:36.15

 

 

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