Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2004 4:46 PM
Subject: Kiss the Groom - result


Kiss the Groom (#12, 8/1) ran at Fair Grounds on Saturday, December 18th, 2004 in Race 8.

8th Race - Fair Grounds - Saturday, December 18th, 2004

Conditions: 1M Dirt. FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. Three Year Olds, 121 lbs.; Older, 123 lbs. Non-winners Of A Race Other Than Claiming At A Mile Or Over Since October 18 Allowed 2 lbs. Such A Race Since September 18 Allowed 4 lbs.
Value of Race: $30,000 1st $18,000 2nd $6,000 3rd $3,300 4th $1,800 5th $900    Mutuel Pool: $141,356

# Horse A/S M/E Wgt PP St 1/4 1/2 3/4 Str Fin Jockey Odds
6 Corporate Ladder 3 C L b 117 6 10 73 72 2hd 11 13/4 Melancon Larry 3.60
12 Kiss the Groom 3 C L 117 12 7 61 1/2 61 31 22 2nk Lanerie Corey J. 13.40
5 Uncle Divsie 3 C L b 118 5 9 12  12  101 71/2 31 1/4 Martin, Jr. Eddie M. 3.00
10 Third Day 3 C L b 117 10 6 5hd 5hd 5hd 31 4hd Marquez, Jr. Carlos H. 31.60
9 Alumni News 4 C L bf 119 9 11 10hd 10hd 81 93 51 Albarado Robby 12.30
4 Mr. Excavate 3 C L 114 4 5 41 4hd 42 51/2 61 Jacinto John 61.90
11 Indy Snow (GB) 3 C L 119 11 12 9hd 81 73 8hd 7hd Martinez, Jr. Jose R. 9.70
1 Pulpit's Edge 3 C L 112 1 1 112 1/2 111 1/2 115 4hd 84 3/4 Hernandez, Jr. Brian Joseph *2.60
7 Zarro 4 G L 118 7 8 81 9hd 91/2 102 91 1/2 Theriot Jamie 38.00
8 Mr. Ron 4 C L 119 8 2 31 21 11 1/2 61 104 1/4 Graham James 8.00
2 Gambling Slew 3 G L 117 2 4 11/2 1hd 61 1110 1114 3/4 Meche Lonnie 25.20
3 Jordan's Tractor 4 C L 119 3 3 2  3  12  12  12  Santiago Joel 66.00
Off Time: 3:56    Start: 12 went. Good for all.    Track: Fast   Weather: D-Fast 60o
Fractions: :231, :471, 1:123, 1:39 :231, :471, 1:123, 1:39    (:23.25, :47.39, 1:12.70, 1:39.14)

# Horse Win Place Show
6 Corporate Ladder 9.20 5.80 3.40
12 Kiss the Groom 14.20 7.40
5 Uncle Divsie 3.00
Pedigree:  6 - Corporate Ladder, Chestnut Chestnut, 3, by Editor's Note - Corporate Debut by Corporate Report

Wager Type Payoff   Winning Numbers Pool
$2 Pick 3 $6,482.60   5-5-6 (3 Correct) $17,287
$2 Exacta $93.20   6-12 $114,454
$2 Quinella $64.80   6-12 $10,054
$2 Superfecta $9,778.40   6-12-5-10 $26,076
$2 Trifecta $366.40   6-12-5 $90,912

Race Summary

CORPORATE LADDER allowed to settle, switched out before the second turn, bid four wide, took over nearing mid stretch and proved best under strong handling. KISS THE GROOM angled in going to the first turn, split foes nearing the second turn, collared MR. RON midway around the second turn, then was outfinished. UNCLE DIVSIE back early, rallied outside and was gaining late. THIRD DAY raced wide around both turns and gave a game try. ALUMNI NEWS unhurried, improved position. MR. EXCAVATE forwardly placed, weakened. INDY SNOW (GB) was outrun. PULPIT'S EDGE showed little. ZARRO was never dangerous. MR. RON close up, surged clear entering the second turn, got collared before the drive and then faltered. GAMBLING SLEW showed speed for a half and then retreated. JORDAN'S TRACTOR forward for a half, stopped.

Owners:  6 - Overbrook Farm; 12 - Ralls and Foster LLC; 5 - The Elkstone Group LLC; 10 - Earle I. Mack; 9 - Farish, William S., Elkins Jr., James A. and Webber, Jr., W. Temple; 4 - Delour, Inc. Debra Rousse; 11 - Stan E. Fulton; 1 - Arthur Vogel; 7 - William T. Reed; 8 - Maas, Phillip and McDonald, Mark; 2 - Guy S. Durham; 3 - Patrick Tesson
Trainers:  6 - Dallas Stewart; 12 - Paul J. McGee; 5 - Michael V. Pino; 10 - Merrill R. Scherer; 9 - Neil J. Howard; 4 - Andrew T. Ney; 11 - David M. Carroll; 1 - Bobby C. Barnett; 7 - Sherman Savoie; 8 - Jeffrey D. Thornbury; 2 - Dallas E. Keen; 3 - Michael G. Bulloch
Breeders:  6 - Overbrook Farm (KY); 12 - Larue Simpson (KY); 5 - Hopewell Investments LLC & Kathy Berkey (KY); 10 - Jerry Lacefield (KY); 9 - W. S. Farish, James Elkins &W. Temple Webber Jr. (KY); 4 - Malcolm Chiasson, Steve Harter &Randy Bryn (LA); 11 - Dell Ridge Farm (GB); 1 - Claiborne Farm & Mrs. Adele Dilschneider (KY); 7 - Bobby J. Jenkins (LA); 8 - Ronald W. McDonald (KY); 2 - Lazy E Ranch Inc. (OK); 3 - Brereton C. Jones (KY);