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Racecar Rhapsody
Trainer: Ken McPeek
Jockey: Robby Albarado
Owner: Jerry Carroll, Stan Kaplan, Ronald Plattner and Mark Guilfoyle
Breeder: G. Watts Humphrey
After breaking his maiden in October of 2007, Racecar Rhapsody stepped into graded company in the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (gr. II), where he ran a very good 3 behind Anak Nakal and Blackberry Road. Since then, he has run fourth in three straight graded races, most recently the Coolmore Lexington (gr. II) where he finished behind fellow Preakness starter, Behindatthebar. Robby Albarado has ridden Racecar Rhapsody in all six of his starts and retains the mount for the Preakness. Read more here.
Auction History
| Year | Sale | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale | $390,000 |
| 2006 | Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Select Yearling Sale | $400,000 |
Racing History
| Date | Race Name | Distance | Finish | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/19/08 | Coolmore Lexington (gr. II) | 8.5f | 4 | $16,250 |
| 03/22/08 | Lane's End Stakes (gr. II) | 9f | 4 | $23,750 |
| 12/07/07 | Delta Jackpot (gr. III) | 8.5f | 4 | $40,000 |
| 11/24/07 | Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (gr. II) | 8.5f | 3 | $27,121 |
| 10/25/07 | MSW | 6.5f | 1 | $31,270 |
| 10/07/07 | MSW | 6f | 2 | $10,000 |
| Record: 6 Starts, 1-1-1 | Total Earnings: $148,391 | ||||
| Race Records provided by equineline.com | ||||
More on BloodHorse.com:
Preakness Profile: Racecar Rhapsody
Racecar Rhapsody is looking to earn the first graded stakes victory of his career when he runs in the May 17 Preakness Stakes (gr. I).
Racecar Rhapsody Drills Five Panels
Preakness (gr. I) contender Racecar Rhapsody worked five furlongs in 1:01 after the morning renovation break May 10 at Churchill Downs under Jose Castanon. The move was the third fastest of 29 at the distance.
Preakness Contenders Gallop at Churchill
Stevil, Racecar Rhapsody, and Recapturetheglory all galloped at Churchill Downs May 7 in preparation for the May 17 Preakness Stakes (gr. I).
Recapturetheglory Headed to Preakness
Saying "we're there to win", co-owner Ronnie Lamarque announced May 7 that Recapturetheglory, who finished fifth to Big Brown in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), is confirmed for $1 million Preakness Stakes (gr. I) May 17 at Pimlico Race Course.
Behindatthebar in Front in Lexington
Two weeks ago, Todd Pletcher was sitting on the outside of the Derby picture looking in. But when Padua Stables and partners' Behindatthebar followed the hard-knocking efforts of Monba and Cowboy Cal in the April 12 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) with an impressive performance of his own in the $325,000 Coolmore Lexington Stakes (gr. II) April 19, the venerable trainer could count not one, but three potential contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Adriano Impresses in Lane's End S.
Adriano gave trainer Graham Motion plenty to think about with an impressive win in the $500,000 Lane's End Stakes (gr. II) at Turfway Park March 22.
Duo Hits Delta Jackpot in Dead Heat
There was no separating Canadian invader Turf War and favored Z Humor at the finish of $1 million Boyd Gaming's Delta Jackpot (gr. III) following a desperate three-horse charge to the wire at foggy Delta Downs on the night of Dec. 7.
Anak Nakal Smooth in Jockey Club
Trainer Nick Zito saddled the winner of the $250,000 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (gr. II) at Churchill Downs on Nov. 24, but it wasn't the horse everyone expected.
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