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2012 Iowa Derby (G3)

Date/Track:
6/30/2012, Prairie Meadows
Post Time:
9:39 PM CT
Distance:
1 1/16 m (Dirt)
Age/Sex:
3 M
Time:
1:42.01

What the Nation is saying about the 2012 Iowa Derby (G3)...

The flashy gray colt, who burst on to the racing scene with a win the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile in only his third lifetime start after winning his first two races at Turfway Park by more than 25 lengths combined, has been retired.Read More
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  • johnsnare · As a former owner, I came in contact with many trainers and owners, who had the same opinion as I. the distance is not aways the problem, unless you are pushing a horse whose pedigree profile is running short. Most trainers agree, that the longer distance is a little kinder, since the horse is not running full out, as he would be in a sprint. The gene profile , also has to be considered.. · 272 days ago ·
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  • kathrynr2 · Enjoyed the ride with Hansen's career,over too soon as with a great many of our 3 year olds.Personally, I admired the showmanship...it was good for ticket sales, the media and the casual fan and did not appear to affect Hansen health or safety. · 272 days ago ·
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Hansen, Fort Larned, and Uptown Bertie are the stars of a big night at Prairie Meadows.Read More
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  • ruffian75 · On one hand, UR is being criticized at running one of the slowest Belmont's, and, THEN, Paynter is being praised, despite NOT winning the slowest Belmont. Think I'll pass. · 350 days ago ·
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  • timgsmith10 · good point.. · 350 days ago ·
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Hansen and Successful Dan highlight the Saturday night stakes action from Prairie Meadows.Read More
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  • buckpasser · Daniel how true. Long trip but it is worth it. Hansens owner helped racing out a great deal by gaining new fans by racing his horse in Iowa. · 351 days ago ·
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  • notobsessed · All of the horses were beautiful, but it is so special to see one of your favorites · 351 days ago ·
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No, not at all, the Iowa Derby should serve as a perfect start to the summer for the juvenile champion.Read More
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  • notobsessed · Dreams do come true! · 352 days ago ·
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  • travel_vic · who would ever want to be a trainer? I worked, voluntarily, as a groom/hot walker and saw their hours and grind. I will remaim a player on the other side of the track thank you · 352 days ago ·
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Blogger Jasen Mangrum analyzes all the Friday night stakes action from Prairie Meadows and lays out suggested pick-4 plays. Read More
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  • zatt · I went with the old: 4,5,7/3,4/4,5,6,/3,7 in the 6th through 9th Pick 4 ... Let's hit another one, Jasen! · 354 days ago ·
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  • Capper · let's get that 7 in the 1st leg 20-1 M/L! · 354 days ago ·
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Hansen's race to lose.
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  • Horsefan90 · I could see Hero of Order taking it or Alsvid. They will most likely pressure Hansen. And if it's hot, then Hansen will probably get hot, run a fast pace which will help Hero of Order and maybe Alsvid. · 355 days ago ·
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  • travel_vic · 5 colts? under whelming · 355 days ago ·
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Hansen breezed 5f in 1:01.20 (4/16) over the Churchill training track on Saturday. He goes next in the G3 Iowa Derby on 6-30.  
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  • Junebug719 · Its going to be too hot for him.. too hot for any horse on a track in Iowa on the 30th. · 356 days ago ·
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  • notobsessed · Thanks, Skipaway! And yes, it is going to be veery hot there this weekend... · 356 days ago ·
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The actual field is an embarassment if Hansen gets sent to this race it shows they have no faith in him.
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  • travel_vic · Set ups: happens all the time to get a "star" to the track to help handle...Good for the game actually to get grass roots people to get to see big names. · 356 days ago ·
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  • Jmac500 · If he loses then they'll look stupid cuz he'll be pressured the whole way and Alvsid will be the one to do it. · 356 days ago ·
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Dr. Kendall Hansen, majority owner of 2011 2-year-old champion Hansen, winner of the Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I), said the son of Tapit will target the $1 million Travers Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 25, with prep races scheduled in either the Iowa Derby (gr. III) at Prairie Meadows or Red Lege...Read More
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  • Cocoa2 · Hansen is a beautiful horse, but he is no big contender for any major races run over 9f. I do, however, want to see him try the turf. · 362 days ago ·
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  • TampaBayDowns Fan · That'd be interesting. · 362 days ago ·
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I hope so. Can't wait to see him again when he is completely ok healthwise.
I hope so. Can't wait to see him again when he is completely ok healthwise.
Have they confirmed that Hansen will be entered?
Can't wait!

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