Trainer:Steve Asmussen Jockey:David Flores Foaling Date: 2-25-2003 Pedigree: Storm Boot - Boogie Beach Blues by Cure the Blues Dosage Profile: 5-3-6-2-0 Dosage Index/CD: 2.20 0.69 2005 Record: 3 starts 1-2-0 $49,145 Best Beyer Figure: 95 Note: Broke his maiden in his 3rd start last year. Was 2nd in an allowance in his 2006 debut then was a miserable 6th by 17 lengths in the Tampa Bay Derby. Came back in the Blue Grass to close well at the end and get 2nd over 12 lengths behind Sinister Minister. Never ran a lick in the Derby and finished 11th, beaten over 20 lengths.
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Foaling Date: 2-25-2003