Sire: Quality Road (Elusive Quality)
Dam: Akron Moon (Malibu Moon)
Foaled: April 10, 2015
Breeder: JSM Equine, LLC
Starts: 6
Wins: 4
Seconds: 0
Thirds: 1
Earnings: $222,600
Diamond King: The connections of Afleet Alex and Smarty Jones join forces here more than a decade later looking for a Preakness renaissance for owner Cash Is King Stable and trainer John Servis. The Federico Tesio Stakes winner had a decided class edge in his “Win & You’re In” prep for the Preakness, but now will be the one on the rise. A winner from 5 ½ furlongs to 1-1/8 miles, he’s got sustainable early speed that will put him in the mix early and we will see how far he can last. With potential Preakness pace pressure from Justify, Quip, Sporting Chance and perhaps others, that makes his upset chances reduced, given his running style.
By Laurel Park Press Release
LAUREL, MD – It’s likely on to the 143rd Preakness Stakes (G1) next month for Cash is King, D.J. Stable and LC Racing’s Diamond King after the 3-year-old put away unbeaten stakes winner Noble ...
Date | Race | Track | Finish |
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April 21, 2018 | Federico Tesio Stakes | Laurel Park | 1st |
February 3, 2018 | Swale Stakes (G3) | Gulfstream Park | 3rd |
December 30, 2017 | Heft Stakes | Laurel Park | 1st |
November 25, 2017 | Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G2) | Churchill Downs | DNF |
October 22, 2017 | Allowance | Parx Racing | 1st |
September 23, 2017 | Maiden | Parx Racing | 1st |