Steppenwolfer
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| Steppenwolfer | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Aptitude |
| Grandsire | A. P. Indy |
| Dam | Wolfer |
| Damsire | Wolf Power |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 2003 |
| Country | United States  |
| Colour | Gray |
| Breeder | Nursery Place & Partners |
| Owner | Lawana and Robert Low |
| Trainer | Daniel Pietz |
| Record | 14: 3-3-3 |
| Earnings | $635,746 |
| Infobox last updated on: August 10, 2007. | |
Steppenwolfer (foaled March 16, 2003 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred stallion racehorse. He was sired by Aptitude, who in turn was the son of the 1992 U.S. Horse of the Year and U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee, A.P. Indy, out of the mare, Wolfer.
He was a possible contender for the Triple Crown in 2006, but fell short by finishing third to Barbaro in the Kentucky Derby..
[edit] Connections
Steppenwolfer is owned by Robert and Lawana Low. He is trained by Daniel Pietz and is ridden by Robby Albarado. He was bred in Kentucky by Nursery Place & Partners. He was first owned by two very successful horseman John Mayer the owner of Nursery Place Farm and his wifes brother Happy Broadbent. He was walked as a yearling by the two sons of John Mayer, Griffin the older of the two and Walker the younger, and then sold as a two year old for $25,000.
[edit] Races
| Finish | Race | Distance | Track | Condition |
| 3rd | Kentucky Derby | One and a quarter miles (Dirt) | Churchill Downs | Fast |
| 2nd | Illinois Derby | |||
| 3rd | Rebel Stakes | One and One-Sixteenth Miles | Oaklawn Park | Fast |
| 2nd | Southwest Stakes | One Mile | Oaklawn Park | Fast |
| 1st | Allowance | One Mile | Oaklawn Park | Good |
| 1st | Allowance Optional Claiming | One and One-Sixteenths Mile | Fair Grounds Race Course at Louisiana Downs | Fast |
| 3rd | Allowance Optional Claiming | One and One-Sixteenths Miles | Fair Grounds Race Course at Louisiana Downs | Fast |
| 1st | Maiden | Seven Furlongs | Aqueduct Racetrack | Fast |
| 5th | Maiden | Six Furlongs (Turf) | Belmont Park | Good |
