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Majestic Warrior
Trainer: Bill Mott
Owner: Kinsman Stable, M. Tabor, Mrs. Magnier & D. Smith
Breeder: Kinsman Farm
Majestic Warrior got plenty of hype after impressively winning both a maiden race and the Hopeful (gr. I) in the span of a month. The tone became more muted after running poorly in the Champagne (gr. I) in early October. Train Bill Mott put the Kinsman homebred on the shelf after that race, and he didn't resurface until the March 8 Louisiana Derby (gr. II). That comeback race didn't go as well as his connections hoped when he drew the far outside post and then got caught wide on both turns. The Louisiana Derby was Majestic Warrior's first race around two turns, so the question about his distance abilities still exist, and after finishing sixth, with no real late rally, in the Florida Derby (gr. I), his future plans are up in the air.
Racing History
| Date | Race Name | Distance | Finish | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/29/08 | Florida Derby (gr. I) | 9 f | 6 | $20,000 |
| 03/08/08 | Louisiana Derby (gr. II) | 8.5 f | 7 | $6,000 |
| 10/06/07 | Champagne (gr. I) | 8 f | 6 | $8,000 |
| 09/03/07 | Hopeful (gr. I) | 7 f | 1 | $150,000 |
| 08/04/07 | Maiden | 6.5 f | 1 | $37,200 |
| Record: 5 Starts, 2-0-0 | Total Earnings: $221,200 | ||||
| Race Records provided by equineline.com | ||||
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