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2012 Spiral Stakes (G3)

Date/Track:
3/24/2012, Turfway Park
Post Time:
5:45 PM ET
Distance:
1 1/8 m (Synthetic)
Age/Sex:
3 M
Time:
1:51.33
*Rank is current Power Ranking among all active horses, based on highest HRN rating. Rating is based on HRN member voting.
FinSilksHorse / SireRatingTrainer / JockeyLast Start / Next StartHRN
1st Went The Day Well
Proud Citizen
7.84
H. Motion
J. Velazquez
5th, Aqu AlwOC (3/3/2013-R2)
Feb 4 - GP MSW (2/4/2012-R9)
4-1
2nd Holiday Promise
Harlan's Holiday
5.56
T. Pletcher
J. Alvarado
8th, 2013 John B Connally Turf Hcp (G3)
Oct 20 - Bel MSW (10/20/2011-R2)
12-1
3rd Heavy Breathing
Giant's Causeway
7.02
T. Pletcher
J. Castellano
2nd, GP AlwOC (12/23/2012-R9)
Feb 8 - GP MSW (2/8/2012-R8)
3-1
4th Handsome Mike
Scat Daddy
7.83
D. O'Neill
J. Rosario
4th, 2013 Churchill Downs Stakes (G2) View Video
Aug 13 - Dmr MSW (8/13/2011-R4)
4-1
5th Stealcase
Lawyer Ron
7.54
M. Casse
R. Maragh
7th, 2012 Clark Handicap (G1) View Video
Jul 30 - Sar MSW (7/30/2011-R2)
10-1
6th All Squared Away
Bellamy Road
6.94
P. Miller
L. Contreras
2nd, 2013 San Juan Capistrano Handicap (G2)
May 26 - BHP Mcl (5/26/2011-R8)
30-1
7th Ill Conceived
Spanish Steps
5.59
J. Servis
S. Elliott
7th, 2012 Spiral Stakes (G3) View Video
Mar 3 - John Battaglia Memorial (LS)
8-1
8th Russian Greek
Giant's Causeway
6.94
J. Hollendorfer
C. Nakatani
9th, Kee Allow (4/13/2013-R4)
Jan 14 - Cal Derby (LS)
10-1
9th Tizanexpense
Tiznow
4.79
M. Maker
V. Lebron
9th, 2012 Spiral Stakes (G3) View Video
Oct 20 - Kee MSW (10/20/2011-R5)
15-1
10th Red Jack
Exchange Rate
4.79
D. Lukas
M. Pedroza
10th, Bel Claim (10/13/2012-R10)
Aug 6 - Sar MSW (8/6/2011-R3)
30-1
11th Mr. Prankster
It's No Joke
4.87
M. Maker
R. Napravnik
3rd, Kee Claim (4/7/2013-R2)
Nov 26 - Kentucky Jockey Club (G2)
12-1
12th Coach Royal
Lemon Drop Kid
4.73
W. Mott
F. Jara
4th, WO Allow (8/26/2012-R2)
Jul 8 - Bel MSW (7/8/2011-R4)
15-1

What the Nation is saying about the 2012 Spiral Stakes (G3)...

Horse Racing Nation congratulates the 2012 Tim Reynolds Memorial Fan of the Year ... Ryan Brady!Read More
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  • michele.minoc · Anyone have his FB link? · 141 days ago ·
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  • cardsbymarcy · It is a great honor to be counted as one of Ryan's many Facebook Friends. His enthusiam for the sport is unparalleled. His smile brightens my day and the struggles he has overcome is something that tugs at my heart. Congratulations, Ryan! I hope to see you at the track someday!! · 140 days ago ·
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Is the 2012 crop of three-year-olds the best in several years? Laura Pugh thinks so...Read More
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  • johnsnare · I think he nailed it spot on. Should be a great betting race. · 391 days ago ·
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  • Mike in SB · Did you see the interview with Andy Beyers in the Paulick Report? Because of the low Beyers speed figures for the prep races this year, he said this crop could be even worst than last year which he said was the weakest crop of 3 year olds in his lifetime. · 383 days ago ·
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Went the Day Well continues to impress, but will it be enough to repeat Team Valor's success of last year in the Kentucky Derby?Read More
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  • alexbrown48 · just checking somthing......... · 387 days ago ·
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  • landshark928 · He can handle the distance. Just as long he is close to the leaders, he can win. · 386 days ago ·
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This week's Kentucky Derby 2012 future odds from Lucky's feature Union Rags at 4-1.Read More
  • Cardly Knot · TVG has Hansen(2/1) currently favored over Union Rags(5/1). Someone must of put some coin down over the last few hours - Poor soul! · 417 days ago ·
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  • Junebug719 · I think it will be an upset.. None of the favored will be able to win it.. and People do have a right to their opinion.. Poor soul · 406 days ago ·
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Get to know the 2012 Kentucky Derby contenders in this new slideshow! (PICTURES)Read More
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  • Mary Z. · If this were a beauty contest, I'd pick Gemologist and Alpha, plus my Derby fav, Creative Cause. · 414 days ago ·
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  • ruffian751 · @tim - I'm sorry, but if we don't put the copyright notice, those images will get screen-grabbed and used all over the place. It is unfortunate we have to do it, especially for the fans. But, there are actually website that make money, even farms, who have lifted images they had more than enough money to pay for. Again, I wish the situation were otherwise. Hope you still enjoy the images. · 414 days ago ·
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As promised, here are some of my favorite snapshots from a visit to Turfway Park on their biggest afternoon of the year, Spiral Stakes Day.Read More
A year ago, trainer Graham Motion sent a promising 3-year-old with just a maiden victory to his credit to run in the Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes (G3). The rest is history.Read More
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  • alpha bet · Great call in the Spiral! Cheers! Maybe lightning can strike twice and this is the next Animal Kingdom. I thought the Pletcher horse was going to be the one. · 422 days ago ·
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  • ARBY · Follow Johnny V. he will point the way to chances of WTDW. · 422 days ago ·
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Went the Day Well highlighted an excellent day of racing yesterday at Turfway Park...Read More
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  • Floridaf · I STILL cannot believe that In Lingerie was allowed to get away with that slow pace! Aside from that, it was a very nice win for her. I would love for her to head to the Oaks and take on the big girls. · 422 days ago ·
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  • larooski · What kind of an idiot leaves a Pletcher 25-1 shot out of his exacta at Turfway? This guy. · 422 days ago ·
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The lone graded Kentucky Derby 2012 prep at Turfway Park was run on Saturday and Went The Day Well emerged as a contender on the first Saturday in May after cruising home in the G3 Spiral Stakes for Graham Motion and Team Valor.Read More
In a race full of question marks, why not look for a little betting value? That’s exactly what I will be doing in today’s Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes at Turfway Park, and it just so happens that both of my value horses are sent out by the same very successful local trainer. Michael Maker has arguabl...Read More
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  • Mary Z. · Thanks, icy. I'll read that over again to get everything out of it that I can. Do you think the winner has a chance to do as AK did last year? I don't think Went The Day Well was quite as impressive, but I'll read all of the reviews I can find. · 423 days ago ·
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  • cully10 · If you watch the replay I get the feeling this horse may do well with more ground. He has a very long stride which should serve him well through the TC season. He appears to have some tactical speed so it may well come down to his ability to navigate through the cluster that tends to build at the top of the Derby stretch. Definitely one I'll be watching. · 423 days ago ·
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Went The Day Well followed in stablemate Animal Kingdom's footsteps with an easy score in the G2 Spiral Stakes at Turfway.Read More
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  • ConallMcNally · I think the extra distance of the Derby will be a huge bonus, high class horse from a high class family! Did it well while still running green. · 423 days ago ·
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  • kedez2012 · Nice day for Johnny V! · 423 days ago ·
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 Went The Day Well holds on to beat Pletcher pair in the Spiral Stakes 
Everyone remembers Animal Kingdom’s rise to fame last spring when he parlayed an impressive win in Turfway Park’s Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes with a glorious run for the roses on the first Saturday in May, but he was not the only superstar to make Turfway’s premier Kentucky Derby prep their very own...Read More
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  • bellesforever1 · LOVED Hard Spun..was my guy then and now..all heart all the time.To Vic..HS ran his heart out in The Classic and the Derby and in any other year would have had a great chance to win them both so saying he couldn't run past 9 panels isn't really fair because he did.He was at his best under that but he has nothing to hang his head about.He always showed up and ran his race and ducked no one.Thank you Brian for the walk down memory lane.Hard Sun Baby!! · 424 days ago ·
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  • RickPorter · Hard Spun's don't come around very often. I also predict he will be the number one sire in America in less that 3 years. · 423 days ago ·
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Will the next Animal Kingdom emerge from the shadows at Turfway Park on Saturday? One thing is for sure. The Grade 3 Spiral Stakes is a wide open Derby prep race and the winner will have the necessary graded earnings to make the starting gate in Kentucky Derby 2012.Read More
The gate will be full for the $500,000 Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes (G3) at Turfway on Saturday, with an even dozen set to go in the 1 1/8-mile prep for the Kentucky Derby (G1).Read More
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  • ARBY · Contender does not equate to winner ... in 2011 it did however. · 426 days ago ·
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  • jinlie01 · Like Ill Conceived and Stealcase in this one. · 425 days ago ·
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The latest Kentucky Derby 2012 future odds from Lucky's in Las Vegas still have Union Rags and Hansen on top.Read More
Pick the preps to qualify for the $25,000 grand prize on Kentucky Derby day!Read More
The field for the Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes (G3) at Turfway Park this Saturday is expected to fill or nearly fill the gate as trainers solidify plans for their Kentucky Derby hopefuls. The race’s $500,000 purse virtually assures the winner a spot in the Derby gate, as proved true for the 2011 Spir...Read More
  • alpha bet · I'm looking for some noise from the Pletcher/Castellano entry Heavy Breathing. I like his win at GP 3/3 at 1 1/8mi. He hasn't been mentioned as a contender in this article, but I'll bet the connections alone drop his odds come race day. Can he follow Animal Kingdom and win the Spiral then jump to the Derby? · 428 days ago ·
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Because race days have not had to be canceled this year, Turfway Park is forced to reduce overnight purses by 25 percent beginning with Saturday's program. Read More
  • shugmercer · Saturday nights would improve their handle. They have NO HOPE of competing during the day, bc of the major meets! · 445 days ago ·
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