Achilles of Troy

Achilles of Troy

Achilles of Troy is a thoroughbred horse. As a foal of 2003, he was a possible contender for the Triple Crown in 2006 but on April 5, 2006 it was announced that soreness will sideline Achilles of Troy from the Kentucky Derby and the Triple Crown.

Connections

Achilles of Troy is owned by Paraneck Stables. He was originally trained by Jennifer Pedersen but three days prior to the Gotham Stakes, former Paraneck Stables owner and presently authorized agent Ernie Paragallo switched trainers to Frank Amonte Jr. After the Gotham, Amonte lost his trainers license after he tested positive for an opiate. The horse has been ridden in all of his starts by Alan Garcia. He was bred in Kentucky by Glen Hill Farm.

Breeding

His sire is Notebook and his dam is Steamy Recipe. His breeding line is indicative a miler.

Races

2006

*5th, Gotham Stakes, Grade III, Aqueduct Racetrack, One and One-Sixteenth Miles, Fast Dirt Track, March 18, 2006.
*1st, Whirlaway Stakes, Aqueduct Racetrack, One and One-Sixteenth Miles, Fast Dirt Track, February 11, 2006.
*1st, Count Fleet Stakes, Aqueduct Racetrack, One Mile and Seventy Yards, Fast Dirt Track, January 7, 2006.

2005

*1st, Maiden, Aqueduct Racetrack, Six Furlongs, Sloppy Dirt Track, December 29, 2005.
*4th, Maiden, Aqueduct Racetrack, One and One-Sixteenth Miles, Good Dirt Track, December 10, 2005.
*2nd, Maiden, Aqueduct Racetrack, One and One-Eighth Miles, Fast Dirt Track, November 4, 2005.
*3rd, Maiden, Belmont Park, Six Furlongs, Fast Dirt Track, October 20, 2005.


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