Eskendereya

Eskendereya

Eskendereya as a two-year-old
Sire Giant's Causeway
Grandsire Storm Cat
Dam Aldebaran Light
Damsire Seattle Slew
Sex Colt
Foaled 2007
Country United States
Colour Chestnut
Breeder Sanford Robertson
Owner Zayat Stables
Trainer Todd A. Pletcher
Record 6: 4-1-0
Earnings US$725,700
Major wins
Pilgrim Stakes (2009)
Fountain of Youth Stakes (2010)
Wood Memorial Stakes(2010)
Last updated on April 4, 2010

Eskendereya (foaled, 2007 in Kentucky) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse.

Background

Eskendereya was sired by Giant's Causeway, a son of North America's one time leading sire Storm Cat. Bred in Kentucky by Sanford Robertson, Eskendereya was a $250,000 Keeneland September purchase. His dam is Aldebaran Light, who is a daughter of champion Seattle Slew. Aldebaran Light is also the dam of Group I winner Balmont. Eskendereya is owned by Zayat Stables, and was trained by Todd Pletcher.

Racing career

Eskendereya made his career debut on turf at Saratoga, rallying from off the pace to finish second. He followed that with a victory in the Pilgrim Stakes.

On February 20, 2010, Eskendereya took the lead entering the final turn and pulled away for an 8½-length victory in the Grade II Fountain of Youth Stakes, beating favorite Buddy's Saint. This win made Eskendereya one of the early favorites for the Kentucky Derby. On April 3, 2010, Eskendereya won the Wood Memorial Stakes by 9¾ lengths, essentially repeating his dominating performance in Florida. This made him the Kentucky Derby favorite. However, it was announced on April 25 that Eskendereya would be pulled out of the Kentucky Derby after he sustained a leg injury. He did not race again.

Pedigree

Pedigree of Eskendereya
Sire
Giant's Causeway
Storm Cat Storm Bird Northern Dancer
South Ocean
Terlingua Secretariat
Crimson Saint
Mariah's Storm Rahy Blushing Groom
Glorious Song
Immense Roberto
Imsodear
Dam
Aldebaran Light
Seattle Slew Bold Reasoning Boldnesian
Reason To Earn
My Charmer Poker
Fair Charmer
Altair Alydar Raise a Native
Sweet Tooth
Stellar Odyssey Northern Dancer
Queen Sucree

References