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Ice Box Skips Preakness

Hall of Fame trainer Nick Zito announced Wednesday afternoon that Robert V. LaPenta’s Ice Box, runner-up in the Kentucky Derby, will skip the May 15 Preakness and await a possible start in the 142nd running of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 5. “After talking to...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 87 days ago · Comment

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cigar · The thing with Ice Box is two consecutive dream pace setups. He won't get that everytime. · 87 days ago
mdracing69 · Right on cigar. Ice Box will always be at the mercy of the pace and late-runners are prone to traffic problems. · 87 days ago
3e3e · That skip will give Ice Box a shance to get some great works in for the Belmont Stakes · 63 days ago

Belmont Stakes Bullet for Ice Box

In his final serious move for next Saturday’s Belmont, Robert V. LaPenta’s Ice Box posted a bullet four-furlong workout in 46.65 this morning over Saratoga Race Course’s Oklahoma Training Track, the fastest of 22 works at the distance.Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 65 days ago · Comment

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arazi · People are going to bet this race like Ice Box has already won it. I would expect 8-5, 3-2 or even 7-5 on him. · 65 days ago
mshutty · Let them hammer him at the window. Very vulerable for the win spot given early view on likely pace scenario · 64 days ago
mdracing69 · Agree that Ice Box will be ovebet. The Belmont Stakes race shape will be much different than the Florida Derby or Kentucky Derby · 64 days ago
humphrey · They are forever entering colts here, like Hard Spun, who scream "THIS is too far for me!" year after year. · 64 days ago

Ice Box Zips Four Furlongs

Robert LaPenta’s Florida Derby (GI) winner Ice Box sizzled a half-mile in company with 3-year-old stablemate Morning Line, covering the distance in :46.40 over a sloppy track under Megan Smillie.Fractions on the work, the fastest of 27 at the distance, were :11.60, :22.80, :34.80 and out five-eighth...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 98 days ago · Comment

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Ice Box Breezes for Derby

Robert LaPenta’s Ice Box, winner of the Florida Derby (Grade I), tuned up for his run in the $2 million-guaranteed Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI) with a solid four-furlong workout on Friday, April 16 at Churchill Downs.The Nick Zito-trained son of Pulpit covered the distance in :...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 105 days ago · Comment

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luvzenyatta · Interesting, ..everyone knows all my $ are on SC but every time I talk to friends they bring up Ice Box! BTW, what kind of name is that! This boy descends from Mr. Prospector,Seattle Slew, Storm Cat and Alysheba and the best they can do is "Ice Box???? Let me see, where's that article on names.. :) · 104 days ago

Talkin' Horses with Robert LaPenta

Robert LaPenta, a native of Yonkers, New York who now resides in Westport, Connecticut, was introduced to racing during his youth by his mother. He first became an owner in 1998 in partnership with University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino. LaPenta established his own stable in 2001, wit...Read More

Source: cs.bloodhorse.com · Posted 116 days ago · Comment

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Ice Box Breezes at Palm Meadows

Robert LaPenta’s 3-year-old Ice Box breezed a half-mile in 49 flat Saturday morning at Palm Meadows for trainer Nick Zito in his first workout since his 20-to-1 upset victory in the $750,000 Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park on Mar. 20. Zito plans to train the stretch-running son of Pulpit up t...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 119 days ago · Comment

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Ice Box Avenges His Sire

Pulpit was one of the sensations of the early part of 1997, going undefeated through his first three starts at Gulfstream Park. In succession he took a seven furlong maiden by 7½ lengths, an allowance race by 6¼ lengths, and the Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II). The triumphant progress was interrup...Read More

Source: cs.bloodhorse.com · Posted 129 days ago · Comment

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Longshot Ice Box takes Florida Derby shocker

Longshot Ice Box, sent off at 20-1, lit up the tote board of the Florida Derby with a nose victory over 29-1 Pleasant Prince. Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 133 days ago · Comment

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horses · A wild finish. I thought all along the 4th and 5th place finishers from the Fountain of Youth were better than given credit, it was just tough to use them on top. · 133 days ago
mdracing69 · A few things learned from the Florida Derby. Do not think any of these are Derby material, but results sure did flatter Eskendereya. Two entry level horses (Ice Box, Pleasant Prince) just picked up a nice chunk of graded change. As for Rule, he never made it into my Derby Top 10. Not a bad effort but a cut below as expected. · 133 days ago
ruby · The Florida Derby 1-2-3 are going straight to the Kentucky Derby. Wow - that really makes it interesting. Here are three horses with big questions, but at the same time unbelievably tough if the right scenario develops. If Rule gets left alone on the lead in Louisville, I wouldn't want to bet against him. In the same way, if there's a hot pace, as there often is, I sure would want to have Ice box and Pleasant Prince on my tickets. In terms of Beyer figs, Ice Box and Pleasant Prince got a solid 99 for the race - about as good as any 3yo prep this year. Rule was 1 1/4 lengths back in third, so figure he got a 96 or 97. · 132 days ago
musket man · Sloww time for a fast playing Gulfstream Main track. Maybe they wanted it to play slow after all the talk last year about how it was impossible for Dunkirk to close on Quality Road b/c the track was packed so tight. 1:49:1 is def nothing to be ashamed of, but Eskenderya won by about 2 seconds less in the FOY. I don't think this race was particularly strong (Magna shot itself in the foot changing the date) and I don't expect anyone in this race to hit the board at Churchill · 131 days ago
gardenesque1 · GP ran three graded nine furlong races on Florida Derby Day. Bonnie Miss (1:49.06) was the fastest, followed by Florida Derby (1:49,19) and Rampart (1:49.36). Was not impressed with the Florida Derby, but Bonnie Miss winner Devil May Care looms a legit Ky Oaks contender. · 131 days ago
arazi · Musket Man - Eskendereya ran the FOY in 1:48 4/5, not two seconds faster than Ice Box. Also, GP had a really good day on Saturday. Great attendance, great handle. Tracks have to decide what business they are in? The business of producing top Derby contenders like Dunkirk and Quality Road, or producing nice increases in handle/attendance like they did on Saturday. · 131 days ago
gardenesque1 · If using BSF's, Eskendereya got a 106 in the FOY. Ice Box got a 99 in the Florida Derby. 2 Beyer points equal a length in routes, so Eskendereya ran about 3.5 lengths faster. Great to see a successful Florida Derby day at the Gulf. · 131 days ago

Ice Box Fires Bullet for Florida Derby

Robert LaPenta’s 3-year-old Ice Box drilled a ‘bullet’ half-mile in 47 1/5 Saturday morning at Palm Meadows for trainer Nick Zito as he tunes up for his engagement in next Saturday’s $750,000 Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park, bidding to improve on his fifth-place finish last out in the Fasig-Ti...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 140 days ago · Comment

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Buddy's Saint Heads Fountain of Youth

Robert LaPenta and Jacks or Better Farm’s Jackson Bend and Kingfield Stable’s Buddy’s Saint rank high on most lists of leading Kentucky Derby (G1) prospects currently and will meet for the first time in Saturday’s $250,000 Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park in the deepest ...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 164 days ago · Comment

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cigar · Interesting race... one has to bet against Buddy's Saint... slow Beyer, slow come home, first start back etc. · 164 days ago
gardenesque1 · Agree Cigar. Gotta try to beat Buddy's Saint. Looking for some value with Eskendereya. · 164 days ago
cigar · I think Buddy's Saint is the biggest bet-against of the GP meet so far. · 163 days ago
horses · Look for a big race from Aikenite. Pulsion could make some noise, too. · 163 days ago

Jackson Bend Drills Bullet

Robert LaPenta’s Jackson Bend worked a ‘bullet’ five furlongs in 59 1/5 on Saturday morning at Palm Meadows for trainer Nick Zito ahead of his highly-anticipated 3-year-old debut in next Saturday’s $150,000 Holy Bull Stakes (G3) going a one-turn mile at Gulfstream Park. Jackson Bend will be making h...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 195 days ago · Comment

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Jackson Bend Eyes Holy Bull

The first major test for Kentucky Derby (G1) and Triple Crown hopefuls of the South Florida winter season will be the $150,000 Holy Bull Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park on Sat., Jan. 23, and Robert LaPenta’s Jackson Bend and Louis Lazzannaro and partners’ Homeboykris are prominent among the nominati...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 198 days ago · Comment

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arazi · Will be great to see what this guy is really made of - should be an exciting 3yo debut! · 198 days ago

Derby Trial Purse Doubled

The Derby Trial, which has been the opening-day feature of Churchill Downs' spring meet since 1982, received a huge boost when its purse was doubled to $200,000 with sponsorship by prominent owner-breeder Robert LaPenta, the track announced Friday.Read More

Source: courier-journal.com · Posted 203 days ago · Comment

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Jackson Bend returns home

Jackson Bend, the scourge of the local 2-year-old division this season, arrived at his winter home under trainer Nick Zito's shed at Palm Meadows on Wednesday afternoon. Read More

Source: drf.com · Posted 233 days ago · Comment

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Medlocke · Frankly, with his name on the list of 2010 Kentucky Derby contenders, Jackson Bend at this point in his career my be the most accomplished of the 2yr.old's on dirt. One could also make a case for D'Funnybone as well. Lucking at Lucky and Dixie Band have both looked good on the synthetics, but who know's how they will adapt to conventional dirt? If the Derby were tomorrow, my money would either be on Jackson Bend or D'Funnybone. · 233 days ago
bband · Speaking of D'Funnybone - prior to the BC debacle over polytrack, his only previous loss was to Jackson Bend. · 233 days ago

Zito gets Jackson Bend

Owner-breeder Fred Brei confirmed Monday that he has sold a controlling interest in Jackson Bend, the top-rated 2-year-old on Daily Racing Form's Watchmaker Watch, to Robert La Penta for an undisclosed sum. Jackson Bend will be turned over to trainer Nick Zito and shipped to his barn at Churchill Do...Read More

Source: drf.com · Posted 278 days ago · Comment

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rossington · I imagine that Mr. Brei got quite a handsome price out of selling Jackson Bend's controlling interest after his recent sweep of the Florida Stallion Stakes Series. I saw him run in the Dr. Fager, the Affirmed, and the In Reality Stakes and he looked pretty impressive, most particularly in the In Reality when he was passed in the stretch and showed a lot of heart by regaining the lead to get the win. Nick Zito is certainly one of the best and most experienced trainers in the business. This horse will likely only go on to improve under Zito's guidance. I'll be watching for Jackson Bend come the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs. · 278 days ago

Coal Play Looks to Stay Hot in Iselin

Robert LaPenta Coal Play, best known for nearly shocking Big Brown in last year's Haskell Invitational (gr. I), will look for his fourth win over the Monmouth Park main track when he takes on six rivals in the $300,000 Philip H. Iselin Stakes (gr. III) on Aug. 22.Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 346 days ago · Comment

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Our Edge romps in Barbaro

As soon as Robert V. LaPenta's OUR EDGE (The Cliff's Edge) outsprinted the field from post 9, adroitly angled over to the rail, and settled down to dictate on the front end, Sunday's $152,100 Barbaro S. (G3) was effectively over. The Nick Zito sophomore proceeded to romp by seven lengths at Delaware...Read More

Source: brisnet.com · Posted 377 days ago · Comment

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Twice Would Be Nice For LaPenta

In fact, Robert LaPenta has two chances to join Chenery--Miner’s Escape and Brave Victory. Longshots? Maybe, but don’t try convincing LaPenta he doesn’t have a chance, not while last year’s 38-1 stunning Belmont Stakes victory with Da' Tara is fresh on his mind. “I have to tell you, that day will be...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 422 days ago · Comment

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Final Belmont works

Under bright, sunny skies, Robert V. LaPenta’s pair of Brave Victory and Miner's Escape worked in tandem after the break under jockey Rajiv Maragh and exercise rider Eddie Cruz, respectively, going a half-mile in :48.66 over the fast main track. The time was the fifth-fastest of 14 at the distance.A...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 427 days ago · Comment

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Da' Tara shocker; Big Brown can't deliver the goods in Belmont Stakes

By Larry Stewart, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer June 8, 2008 Going for Triple Crown, he is pulled up and finishes last. The winner is Da' Tara, the longest shot in the field at 38-1.Read More

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07/31/10

2nd

1 1/8 m

3 M

1:47.98

07/28/10

7th

6 f

Claim

3+ F

Essex Ferry

Sudden Silver

Money Charger

1:11.27

07/25/10

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6 f

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3+ M

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Pawleys Porch

Artie's Chapter

1:10.26

07/10/10

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1 1/16 m

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1:43.26

07/04/10

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Six Gun City

Active Trader

Pacha

1:09.90

06/29/10

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1 1/16 m

AlwOC

3+ M

A Little Warm

Miner's Reserve

Strikewhileitshot

1:43.60

06/26/10

1st

1 70y

AlwOC

3+ M

Our Edge

Marilyn's Guy

Primary Witness

1:41.02

06/25/10

8th

1 1/16 m

Mcl

3+ M

Notoriety

Full Robbery

El Corriente

1:48.93

06/19/10

1st

1 1/16 m

Allow

3+ M

Our Dark Knight

Sunshine Rambler

Allez Reef

1:45.46

06/19/10

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6 f

Claim

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Silver Smoke

Cohen Thebarbarian

J's King's Ransom

1:13.15

06/19/10

5th

1 1/16 m

3 M

1:45.44

06/18/10

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Flaming Punch

Dear Marylou

Fiona Storm

1:12.03

06/12/10

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1 1/16 m

3+ M

1:43.89

06/10/10

3rd

6 f

MSW

3+ M

Mad For Smarty

Ae Pit

Scary Good

1:10.67

06/05/10

8th

1 1/2m

3 M

2:31.57

05/31/10

1st

1 1/16 m

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Miner's Reserve

Johannesburg Smile

Christmas For Liam

1:41.17

05/29/10

4th

1 1/16 m

AlwOC

3+ M

Manteca

Endymion

Famous Patriot

1:44.62

05/23/10

2nd

1 70y

3 M

1:43.10

05/21/10

1st

6 1/2 f

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Great Cliff

Florida Girl

Royalstraightflush

1:18.29

05/15/10

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Longshot Ice Box takes Florida Derby shocker

Longshot Ice Box, sent off at 20-1, lit up the tote board of the Florida Derby with a nose victory over 29-1 Pleasant Prince. Undersc...

Buddy's Saint Heads Fountain of Youth

Robert LaPenta and Jacks or Better Farm’s Jackson Bend and Kingfield Stable’s Buddy’s Saint rank high on most lists of leading Kentucky Derby (G1) pro...

Our Edge romps in Barbaro

As soon as Robert V. LaPenta's OUR EDGE (The Cliff's Edge) outsprinted the field from post 9, adroitly angled over to the rail, and settled down to di...

Jackson Bend Drills Bullet

Robert LaPenta’s Jackson Bend worked a ‘bullet’ five furlongs in 59 1/5 on Saturday morning at Palm Meadows for trainer Nick Zito ahead of his highly-...

Jackson Bend Eyes Holy Bull

The first major test for Kentucky Derby (G1) and Triple Crown hopefuls of the South Florida winter season will be the $150,000 Holy Bull Stakes (G3) ...

Ice Box Breezes at Palm Meadows

Robert LaPenta’s 3-year-old Ice Box breezed a half-mile in 49 flat Saturday morning at Palm Meadows for trainer Nick Zito in his first workout since ...

True Nicks - Ice Box Avenges His Sire

Pulpit was one of the sensations of the early part of 1997, going undefeated through his first three starts at Gulfstream Park. In succession he took ...

Twice Would Be Nice For LaPenta

In fact, Robert LaPenta has two chances to join Chenery--Miner’s Escape and Brave Victory. Longshots? Maybe, but don’t try convincing LaPenta he doesn...

Zito gets Jackson Bend

Owner-breeder Fred Brei confirmed Monday that he has sold a controlling interest in Jackson Bend, the top-rated 2-year-old on Daily Racing Form's Watc...

Ice Box Zips Four Furlongs

Robert LaPenta’s Florida Derby (GI) winner Ice Box sizzled a half-mile in company with 3-year-old stablemate Morning Line, covering the distance in :4...

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