is the grass any bluer...

is the grass any bluer...
...in Cincinnati!

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Summer Bird Will Fly in Derby

by Kim Thomas

Summer Bird grabbed third place in the Arkansas Derby (Grade II) and will be a nice bet if you like exactas or trifectas…and who doesn’t? Summer Bird’s papa, Birdstone won the 2004 Belmont, much to the chagrin of those who longed to see Smarty Jones win the triple crown.

His mare, producer Hong Kong Squall is the daughter of Summer Squall, who came in second in the Derby and then went on to win the Preakness in 1990 by 2 ½ lengths over arch rival Unbridled.

Summer Bird’s trainer is newcomer Tim Ice and he will be ridden by jockey Chris Rosier.

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