by Jeremy Plonk
February 7, 2023
Steve Asmussen, North America’s all-time leading trainer in terms of Thoroughbred victories, is on the doorstep to a historic milestone of 10,000 career wins. He currently sits 8 shy at 9,992.
Here’s a look at Asmussen’s entries over the next few days in pursuit of history (including morning line odds):
Thursday, February 9
Delta Downs
Race 1 Prather (3-1)
Race 7 Belle Elena (12-1)
Fair Grounds
Race 7 Tiana’s Star (3-1 *also-eligible*)
Friday, February 10
Sam Houston
Race 1 Village Way (2-1)
Race 2 Iffy Asset Class (7-2)
Race 4 Without a Song (2-1)
Race 6 A Little Good News (10-1) & Wish It (2-5)
Race 7 Jesuit (8-1)
Oaklawn
Race 4 Gold Baron (8-1) & Tulsan (8-1)
Race 7 Sono Grato (10-1)
Race 8 Chileno (9-2)
Race 9 Thorn Crown (8-1)
Turfway
Race 6 Texcoco (TBD)
Fair Grounds
Race 7 Silver Galaxy (5-1 *also-eligible*)
Saturday, February 11 (additional entries may be pending future draws)
Oaklawn
Race 3 Big Country (4-1)
Race 4 Lucky Deputy (12-1)
Race 7 Super Stock (7-2) & Silver Prospector (4-1)
Race 8 Classic Moment (20-1)
Race 9 Twirled (7-2)
Race 10 Montastical (5-1)
Sam Houston
Race 3 Cadeau de Paix (6-1) & Outlining (3-2)
Race 4 Amaryllis Kiss (5-2)
Race 8 Fast Track (2-1)
Race 10 Princess Pauline (5-2)
Fair Grounds
Race 7 Get on the Bus (TBD)
Race 8 Sonneman (TBD)