Derby Hopefuls
Elysium Fields
Trainer: Barclay Tagg
Owner: Robert S. Evans
Breeder: Robert S. Evans
Elysium Fields has not gotten the press of his more accomplished stablemate Tale of Ekati, who was a graded stakes winner at two. Elysium Fields didn't make his first start until last November, and didn't break his maiden until his fourth try, in January at Gulfstream. Subsequently running second to Cool Coal Man in the Fountain of Youth (gr. II), he has shown an affinity for the Gulfstream oval. He has the breeding (by El Prado (IRE) out of a Silver Hawk mare) to handle about any distance. After an extremely poor race in the March 29 Florida Derby (gr. I), his Kentucky Derby status is in doubt.
Auction History
| Year | Sale | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Keeneland September Yearling Sale | $275,000 |
Racing History
| Date | Race Name | Distance | Finish | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/29/08 | Florida Derby (gr. I) | 9 f | 11 | $0 |
| 02/24/07 | Fountain of Youth (gr. II) | 9 f | 2 | $70,000 |
| 01/19/08 | Maiden @ Gulfstream | 9 f | 1 | $25,200 |
| 12/29/07 | Maiden @ Calder | 8.5 f | 3 | $2,000 |
| 11/23/07 | Maiden @ Laurel | 8 f | 2 | $5,880 |
| 11/08/07 | Maiden @ Laurel | 6 f | 2 | $5,880 |
| Record: 6 Starts, 1-3-1 | Total Earnings: $108,960 | ||||
| Race Records provided by equineline.com | ||||
More on BloodHorse.com:
Elysium Fields Off Triple Crown Trail
Robert Evans' Elysium Fields, runner-up in the Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II), will be sidelined indefinitely, said trainer Barclay Tagg.
Big Truck Posts Bullet Work at Keeneland
Trainer Barclay Tagg worked Big Truck and Elysium Fields four furlongs April 8 over the Keeneland Polytrack. Big Truck got the distance in :46.60, the fastest of 56 works at that distance for the day. Elysium Fields was clocked in :47.60.
Big Brown Huge in Florida Derby Rout
IEAH Stables and Paul Pompa Jr.'s highly-touted Big Brown proved that all the hype was justified, as he led from start to finish in the $1-million Florida Derby, crushing 11 rivals to win by five lengths March 29 at Gulfstream Park while making just his third career start.
Twelve Drawn For Intriguing Fla. Derby
A full field of 12 was drawn for the March 29 Florida Derby (gr. I), which on paper has turned out to be the most intriguing prep race for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) this year.
Elysium Fields, Big Brown Turn in Works
Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) runner-up Elysium Fields and impressive allowance winner Big Brown turned in works this week in preparation for the $1 million Florida Derby (gr. I) March 29.
Elysium Fields Readies for Florida Derby
Robert Evans' Elysium Fields, runner-up in last month's $350,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II), worked March 12 at Gulfstream Park in preparation for the $1 million Florida Derby (gr. I) Mar. 29.
Florida Derby Picks Up Another Contender
Mount Joy Stables' Smooth Air became a prime contender for the $1-million Florida Derby (gr. I) March 29 at Gulfstream Park after working a mile March 9.
Pyro Edges War Pass in Derby Wager Pool
Despite three losses to reigning 2-year-old champion War Pass, Winchell Thoroughbreds' homebred Pyro is the 4-1 favorite as Pool 2 of Churchill Downs' 2008 Kentucky Derby Future Wager closed March 9.
Elysium Fields Works Toward Fla. Derby
In his first workout since his strong runner-up performance in the $350,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 29, Robert Evans's Elysium Fields posted a half-mile breeze March 6 at Gulfstream Park.
Zito's Cool Coal Man Takes FOY
Cool Coal Man took over at the top of the stretch and then held off a stubborn Elysium Fields by a half-length to take the $350,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 24 at Gulfstream Park.
Fountain of Youth Full of Stars
A star-studded field of 12 3-year-olds, highlighted by a pair of starters for trainers Bill Mott and Nick Zito, will contest the $350,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 24 at Gulfstream Park.
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