July 14, 2008

Smile Sprint Handicap - Benny the Bull

Benny the Bull earned a spot in the Breeders' Cup Sprint. Sired by the little-known stallion Lucky Lionel, whose only graded stakes winner to date is G3 Las Flores winner Hello Lucky. A G2 winner in France, Lucky Lionel came to America at age 4 and set the 6-1/2 furlong track record at Santa Anita, but never won a domestic stakes. Maternal grandson of Birdonthewire, a two-time Breeders’ Cup Sprint participant.
Trainer: Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.
Owner: IEAH Stables, James, Greg and Cohen, Andrew I.
2008 Starts: 4
2008 Record: 4-4-0-0
2008 Earnings: $1,753,080

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