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Lawyer Ron back in small claims |
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Written by Gohorsepower.com
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Friday, 09 February 2007 |
O.J. Simpson's 2006 Kentucky Derby pick will race an Allowance for the first time since he was a two-year-old this Sunday at Gulfstream Park. The "Juice" probably won't be loose to wager a win on the Thoroughbred this time, but trainer Todd Pletcher will be there, in fact Sunday will be Pletcher's first day at the tracks after his 45-day banned-substance suspension ends.
The $57,500 race will be run at one-mile, and is for older horses who have not won $18,000 twice other than maiden, claiming, or starter at a mile or longer since Sept. 15. Also eligible are horses to be claimed for $150,000--though none are expected to be optioned. Maybe not glorious company, but after finishing a weak ninth in the 2006 Breeders Cup Classic, could be a step towards a win with his class advantage.
Last season under trainer Bob Holthus, Lawyer Ron had five graded stakes wins, including the Grade 3 Risen Star and Rebel, as well as the Grade 2 Arkansas Derby--races that landed him a post in the Kentucky Derby. After finishing twelfth in the Run for the Roses, he was side-lined for four months with a bone-chip in his right ankle. When he returned he won the St. Louis Derby, and after taking second in the Grade 2 Super Derby, his owners unexpectedly handed his training over to Todd Pletcher.
Gulfstream Park
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