Nikki’sgoldensteed Takes Turf Paradise Derby
Nikki’sgoldensteed under jockey Jon Court won the $100,000 Turf Paradise Derby at Turf Paradise on Saturday, February 9.
The Turf Paradise Derby, a 1 1/16 mile test for 3-year-olds, is one of the 2008 Kentucky Derby prep races scheduled for Saturday. The other is the Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds.
With a finish time of 1:42.81, Nikki’sgoldensteed, trained by Robert Hess, Jr., paid $7, $3.20 and $2.40. Ez Dreamer with rider Glenn Corbett came second and returned $2.60 and $2.10. Irish-bred Meer Kat ridden by jockey Martin Pendroza came third and paid $2.40 to show.
Storm of Honor came fourth in the Turf Paradise Derby followed by Stormy Highland, Sheer Presence, Campeone and Midnight Wish.
"Nikki’sgoldensteed Takes Turf Paradise Derby" was posted on 9 February 2008 6:57 PM under Horse Racing News, Horses, Kentucky Derby, Stakes Races
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