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2011 La Troienne (G2)

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Date/Track:

5/6/2011, Churchill Downs

Post Time:

1:26 PM ET

Distance:

1 1/16 m (Dirt)

Age/Sex:

3+ F

Time:

1:42.93

*Rank is current Power Ranking among all active horses, based on highest HRN rating. Rating is based on HRN member voting.

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Silks

Horse / Sire

Rating

Trainer / Jockey

Last Start / Next Start

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1st

Blind Luck
Pollard's Vision

8.18

J. Hollendorfer
G. Gomez

7th, 2011 Lady's Secret (G1)

9-5

2nd

Unrivaled Belle
Unbridled's Song

7.62

W. Mott
K. Desormeaux

2nd, 2011 La Troienne (G2)

2-1

3rd

All Due Respect
Value Plus

5.64

R. Dutrow
J. Castellano

8th, GP AlwOC (2/15/2012-R9)

6-1

4th

Absinthe Minded
Quiet American

6.81

D. Lukas
C. Nakatani

8th, 2012 Allaire Dupont Distaff (G3)

8-1

5th

Ravi's Song
Unbridled's Song

5.05

C. Bowman
M. Mena

4th, Kee Allow (4/11/2012-R7)

15-1

6th

Quiet Giant
Giant's Causeway

7.34

T. Pletcher
J. Leparoux

1st, 2011 Molly Pitcher (G2)

10-1

7th

Stage Magic
Ghostzapper

4.59

H. Pitts
C. Lanerie

3rd, 2011 Gardenia (G3)

30-1

8th

Seeking The Title
Seeking the Gold

6.30

D. Stewart
K. Desormeaux

4th, Sar AlwOC (7/27/2011-R2)

12-1

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Blind Luck-Havre de Grace – 2011's top racing rivalry

Horse racing needs rivalries. It attracts fans and media attention, which is always great for the sport. Two weeks ago on July 16, 2011, at Delaware Park, Blind Luck met up with Havre de Grace for the sixth time in their careers in what has become one of horse racing’s top rivalries. Here’s their st...Read More

Posted 304 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Great info here Rick, thank you! They are the best two horses in America right now, bar none. And the fact that their connections are willing to keep testing each other seems to be a lost and very welcome part of this game ... can't wait to see #7! · 304 days ago ·

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annmatt · As we all know, the "weight" game has been played both ways, with Blind Luck giving weight to HdG in the past.....we don't hear the bellyaching from BL's side...just the crybaby Dutrow. Sure hope his mouth doesn't overload his brain and they go to the Woodward and get their you-now-what's beat! That will leave them HAVING to meet BL somewhere in the Breeders Cup realm, either the Ladies' or the Classic, to have a shot at end of the year honors. Wouldn't it be ironic if they avoid BL now that it winds up biting them in the rear later. Why not let these two fillies race in the Personal Ensign, head to head, same weight, and then the final showdown in November? Would be great for racing, and both horses may wind up sharing HOY honors. Pigs eat, hogs get slaughtered, Mr. Dutrow! · 304 days ago ·

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annmatt · P.S. About the only thing I don't think you covered, Rick, is that Blind Luck has had an unbelievable campaign this past 15 months, traveling over 36,000 miles, has raced nearly 1 race a month over that time. She's durable, she's consistent, she has run at different distances including twice winning at the classic 10f, and on different surfaces, and her competition has been a virtual "who's who" of the top of the female ranks.....hard to find any fault with her, always finishing in the money in 22 starts. Her incredible accomplishments are unrivaled by male OR female. She already IS HOY in my book. · 304 days ago ·

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zatt · Larry Jones is the trainer of Havre De Grace. · 304 days ago ·

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RaTalk_Girl · I have always been in the corner of Blind Luck and I don't see that changing any time soon. I love Blind Luck! · 304 days ago ·

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annmatt · Mis-spoke with the HdG trainer...my mouth sometimes overloads MY brain! Both horses are so special...just hope their connections let them compete against each other...they are so great for the sport! · 303 days ago ·

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RickPorter · Why doesn't Blind Luck join Havre de Grace in The Woodward and if one of us beat the best boys, we will know who the best racehorse in the country is. · 303 days ago ·

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Zenyatta-Perfection Personified · I don't think they need to race against the boys to prove anything! They are racing against the co-best horse in the country whenever they meet. · 303 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Welcome to Horse Racing Nation, Rick. Have you heard anything from NYRA on the proposed purse hike of the Personal Ensign? Do you believe that Grace is best at the 1 1/8 mile distance? Thanks! · 303 days ago ·

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stevebiscuit · Why doesn't Havre De Grace step out of HER comfort zone for a change to challenge Blind Luck? It seems that Havre De Grace's connections have realized that they can't beat Blind Luck when she's at her best, even when it's at their home track and the pace benefits them. If Grace's connections want to win the Woodward they should pray Blind Luck shoots for the Pacific Classic instead. · 301 days ago ·

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dubby30 · I am not sure what Grace stepping of a so called comfort zone would prove. Hollendorfer recognizes that his horse runs best on dirt. That is the surface that she has shown her best on. Grace trains on dirt, never once i dont believe has she stepped foot on an AWS and so I guess experimenting with a new surface mid way through her 4 year old season again BL a horse that has trained primarily on dirt would prove that BL is most likely the superior horse on an AWS. What a strange concept. As of right now the head to head record w/l is 3-2. Let the rivalry continue on dirt, the fairest surface for both fillies. Let's hear a decision NYRA. · 301 days ago ·

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stevebiscuit · Head to head, Blind Luck has beaten Havre De Grace 4 times! Grace has only beaten her twice and even then she either needed 10 lbs or benefitted for a sore footed Blind Luck. There's no question that Blind Luck is the superior racehorse. How many times does she have to beat Havre De Grace before you can admit it? · 301 days ago ·

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timgsmith10 · How can you say 1 has had a stronger career than the other yet? The season is half finished and maybe one or the other continues to race next year? As of right now HDG and B.L are VERY close in form and I wouldnt be surprised if HDG turns the tables at least 1 more time. And this realistically it will only make the rivalry stronger. · 301 days ago ·

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footlick · They do seem evenly matched to me. Even though Blind Luck has come out on top more, not much really separates them. Blind Luck may be a little more impressive because she is not as tactical and it is always more difficult for the less tactical horse to win, but still there is not much difference between them as far as I'm concerned. · 301 days ago ·

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Is Blind Luck Back? Was She Ever Gone???

Sure the energy was the highest and the screams were the loudest for the Derby, but you know who else created quite a stir … None other than last year’s Kentucky Oaks winner, Blind Luck. In a battle between the top two finishers in last year’s Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic, Blind Luck turned the tab...Read More

Posted 385 days ago ·

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annmatt · So glad she's back in top form! She's exciting to watch and it's good to have a horse or filly who is around long enough for all to get to know and enjoy watching! Go Blind Luck!!! · 384 days ago ·

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ScottDick · Excited to see her eventually run against Havre De Grace when there is some legitiment pace. · 384 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · They have quite the rivalry going, Scott ... I think the more lightly raced Havre De Grace will have the better 2011, but likeI said underestimating Blind Luck in any race seems downright silly. · 384 days ago ·

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dubby30 · There was nothing wrong with BL earlier except running on concrete tracks where pace didnt matter, and as a closer you need legit pace and a legit track surface, you arent going to get that on the concrete called Santa Anita. Unfortunately coming East she ran into a developing Monster named Havre De Grace, Gracie is on the upswing, and the advancement forward is going to cause problems not only for BL but for the rest of the Filly / Mare division. · 384 days ago ·

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TiznowReynolds · I personally think she is making a name for herself as one of the all time great filly/mares. Very durable...never out of the money. Her last race she had every excuse to finish up the track..the stumble, being rushed up into contention, and a kind of slow pace to close into at a shorter distance than she seems to love. · 384 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · One of the all-time great filly/mares is a bit strong for me, but her consistency is remarkable. · 384 days ago ·

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KyOaksRunner · No doubt about it I went the most wild over Blind Luck's race this weekend, it was so, so great to see her back! Can't wait for her next race and another hookup with Havre de Grace down the road. · 383 days ago ·

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RaTalk_Girl · She is the only horse I was rooting for that got the job done last weekend. My Oaks and Derby picks got lost trying to find the finish line and Chamberlain Bridge wasn't able to close the deal either. I love Blind Luck and was soooo happy to see her victorious again. · 383 days ago ·

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Blind Luck Storms Home in La Troienne

Blind Luck went to her knees at the start and rallied boldly in the lane to take Friday's Grade 2 La Troienne at Churchill Downs. Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 388 days ago ·

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gardenesque1 · Great effort by Blind Luck. Nice to see her back in the winners circle. · 388 days ago ·

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bigfootmauler · luck definitely was on her side here! · 388 days ago ·

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Blind Luck Versus Unrivaled Belle in La Troienne

Unrivaled Belle upset Rachel Alexandra in the 2010 La Troienne and if she wants to repeat she will have to hold off last year's Kentucky Oaks winner Blind Luck. Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 391 days ago ·

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ajump08 · I'm giving the D. Wayne horse a little though in here (Absinthe Minded). Her Oaklawn races were very solid, improving with each race. · 390 days ago ·

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AnnSweet · :* · 389 days ago ·

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