Contenders
Stevil
Trainer: Nick Zito
Jockey: John Velazquez
Owner: Robert V. LaPenta
Breeder: John E. Piehl II
Another from the team of Nick Zito and Robert LaPenta (trainer/owner of Cool Coal Man and War Pass), Stevil has mostly been running in the shadow of his more famous stablemates. But, he did register a good fourth place finish in the Blue Grass after being bumped early. Stevil is the first foal out of the stakes-winning Storm Creek mare, Company Storm. Read more here.
Auction History
| Year | Sale | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Keeneland September Yearling Sale | $110,000 |
Racing History
| Date | Race Name | Distance | Finish | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/12/08 | Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) | 9f | 4 | $37,500 |
| 03/08/08 | Louisiana Derby (gr. II) | 8.5f | 5 | $12,000 |
| 01/30/08 | Allowance | 8f | 3 | $4,565 |
| 01/04/08 | Allowance | 8f | 2 | $4,565 |
| 11/10/07 | Allowance | 7f | 4 | $2,500 |
| 10/13/07 | MSW | 6.5f | 1 | $31,200 |
| Record: 6 Starts, 1-1-1 | Total Earnings: $95,865 | ||||
| Race Records provided by equineline.com | ||||
More on BloodHorse.com:
Preakness Profile: Stevil
Stevil has not won a race since his maiden score at Belmont in October of 2007, but trainer Nick Zito has the grey son of Maria's Mon on track for a start in the May 17 Preakness Stakes (gr. I).
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).
Seven Confirmed for Preakness
With the May 17 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) 11 days away, the field set to test Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Big Brown continues to change as the connections of some of the top 3-year-olds weigh a start in the middle jewel of racing's Triple Crown at Pimlico Race Course.
Boss Lafitte Uses Rail in Transylvania
Uptown Racing's Boss Lafitte used a rail-skimming trip under Robby Albarado and took over in upper stretch to win by a half-length in the $150,000 Central Bank Transylvania Stakes on a rainy opening day April 4 at Keeneland.
Wicked Style Won't Be Denied in Arlington Futurity
Wicked Style may have been light on experience heading into the $198,500 Arlington-Washington Futurity (gr. III) but the 2-year-old showed plenty of grit, fighting back after being overtaken in the stretch to defeat Riley Tucker by a head at Arlington Park Sept. 1.
| Stevil | Maria's Mon | Wavering Monarch |
| Carlotta Maria | ||
| Company Storm | Storm Creek | |
| Company Girl |
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