Strategic Risk Steps Up to Win Smarty Jones for Fun, Claims Derby Points

Strategic Risk Steps Up to Win Smarty Jones for Fun, Claims Derby Points

Strategic Risk (Noble Bird) rolled into town from Florida, and not only topped the exacta in the Smarty Jones Stakes for his connections, but also took home Kentucky Derby points in the process. Dominating a maiden field at first asking June 7 at Gulfstream Park against fellow Florida-breds, he missed the board in back to back graded starts at Saratoga, but bounced back to run third Oct. 18 in the Florida Sired Affirmed Stakes. Building on that …

Oaklawn: Strategic Risk cruises home in Smarty Jones

Strategic Risk tracked pacesetter Scar Ship through honest early fractions, then drew off in the stretch to capture Saturday's $250,000 Smarty Jones Stakes by 4 1/2 lengths at Oaklawn Park.Javier Castellano rode the victory for trainer Mark Casse and owner John Oxley in the 1 1/16-mile race that awarded 10-5-3-2-1 Kentucky Derby (G1) qualifying points to the top five finishers. Casse also saddled runner-up Silent Tactic for Oxley, giving the dua…

Strategic Risk Brilliant in Smarty Jones Blowout

Strategic Risk drew clear in early stretch and cruised to a 4 1/2-length score in the $250,000 Smarty Jones Stakes Jan. 3 at Oaklawn Park. Read More...