2009 Longacres Mile Hcp (G3)

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Date/Track:
8/16/2009, Emerald Downs
Distance:
1 mile (Dirt)
Age/Sex:
3+ M
Time:
1:33.40

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With a thrilling victory in the 74th Longacres Mile (GIII) in the rear view mirror, Assessment could be ready for a new challenge at a different locale.Sunday's three-quarter-length triumph in 1:33 2/5 automatically qualifies the 5-year-old Kentucky-bred for the $1-million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile in...Read More
Tice Ranch Stables' Assessment overcame the unenviable 12 post and took advantage of a hot pace to win the $294,375 Longacres Mile (gr. III) Aug. 16, handing trainer Howard Belvoir his second straight victory in Emerald Downs' most prestigious event.Read More
1—Gallon (16-4-5-3-$224,690) 15-1Trainer Jim Penney has won The Mile a record five times including three this decade: Edneator ($85.20, 2000), Sabertooth ($37.20, 2002), Flamethrowintexan ($6.80, 2006). Jockey Juan Gutierrez has ridden two of the last four Mile winners No Giveaway ($122, 2005), The ...Read More
Play Longacres Mile "Top 4 to Score" and you could win a VIP trip for two to the 2009 Breeders' Cup, courtesy of Emirates Airline! Read More
Sierra Sunset seems to be on the verge of returning to his old form, and will take another step in proving that on Aug. 15 when he takes on nine in the $300,000 Longacres Mile (gr. III) at Emerald Downs.Read More
  • gardenesque1 · Nice to see Sierra Sunset back in action. I remember his impressive Rebel tally. Hope he runs well in the Longacres Mile and makes it to the BC Mile later this year. · 1018 days ago ·
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After the incredible hysteria that has surrounded the last two weekends in the Thoroughbred world, things kind of return to normal this weekend.Read More
West Point Thoroughbreds' Awesome Gem, graded stakes-placed eight times in his career but with only a single blacktype victory, will look to shed his bridesmaid status when he takes on 11 rivals in the Emerald Downs' signature race -- the $300,000 Longacres Mile (gr. III) on Aug. 16.Read More
West Point Thoroughbreds' Awesome Gem drew the No. 7 post-position and is the 2-1 morning line favorite in the $300,000 Longacres Mile this Sunday at Emerald Downs. A record 17 horses were entered Wednesday at the Mile draw breakfast, with Trumpet Player Jay winning a four-way shake to secure the 12...Read More
West Point Thoroughbreds' Awesome Gem is scheduled to arrive at Emerald Downs Wednesday in advance of Sunday's 74th running of the $300,000 Longacres Mile (GIII).Awesome Gem worked four furlongs in :49 2/5 Sunday at Del Mar, and trainer Craig Dollase said all systems are go for the 6-year-old Awesom...Read More
Emerald Downs Director of Racing Bret Anderson released a list of 26 handicap weights for the 74th renewal of the $300,000 Longacres Mile (GIII) on Sunday, Aug. 16.California-based runners received the four high weights for the Northwest's richest and most prestigious event. Johnny Taboada's Autism ...Read More
Emerald Downs Director of Racing Bret Anderson has released a list of 25 horses* nominated to the 74th running of the $300,000 Longacres Mile (GIII), to be run Sunday, Aug. 16.The 2009 renewal of the Northwest's richest and most prestigious race is the annual centerpiece of the 91-day meeting and ca...Read More
Assessment continued his rapid rise in the handicap ranks with a 2 ½-length triumph Sunday in the $50,000 Mt. Rainier Handicap on Mile Preview Day at Emerald Downs.With the victory, the 5-year-old Kentucky-bred gelding stamped his ticket as the top local horse for the 74th running of the $300,000 Lo...Read More

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