Connections
Larry Jones
Larry Jones, a native of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, has finished second in the Kentucky Derby for the past two years, with Hard Spun in 2007 and the ill-fated Eight Belles in 2008. Eight Belles' tragedy came just one day after her stablemate, Proud Spell, scored a brilliant win in the Kentucky Oaks. "This year has been like a yo-yo with the highs and lows," Jones said. // Full Bio ›
Gabriel Saez
Gabriel Saez was born on February 1, 1988, in Port Darien, Panama. He began riding in his native country in 2004 and was the leading apprentice jockey in Panama for 2005. Saez moved to the United States in February of 2006, making an instant impact as Delaware Park's leading apprentice rider of that year. // Full Bio ›
Fox Hill Farms and Vinery Stables
Fox Hill Farms is the nom de course of Richard Porter, a resident of Hobe Sound, Florida, while Vinery is owned by Dr. Tom Simon, who resides primarily in Mallorca, Spain, and at the farm near Lexington, Kentucky. Fox Hill and Vinery have teamed up successfully before with Kodiak Kowboy, who captured the 2007 Saratoga Special S. // Full Bio ›
Grapestock LLC
Grapestock LLC is the breeding arm of Dr. Tom Simon's Vinery; hence Friesan Fire qualifies as a Vinery homebred. He was offered at the 2007 Keeneland September yearling sale, but failed to reach his reserve when bringing a top bid of $725,000. // Full Bio ›
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Community Analysis and Commentary
WSBTSB
02/28 6:45 pmThanks Jill for adding my personal favorite to the contender's list!
The way I see it right now, I'm hoping Larry keeps him on the dirt, that's the one thing that stands out about Friesan Fire compared to most of the other top names is his wins are indeed coming on the traditional dirt as opposed to the polytrack.
Now I know, Fox Hill's number one mount right now is likely still Old Fashioned at this point, but if Friesan Fire can at least hit the board in the Louisiana Derby and maybe the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn, I think Fox HIll has to give him a shot at the Run For the Roses.
luisito
03/11 5:12 pmPatena cannot lose in the Lousiana Derby for my
cjc76
03/23 7:32 pmThis horse is better than Old Fashioned and should be on or near the top of everyones list.
NevadaDan
03/30 10:26 amFriesan Fire!! Keep going, going, going!! All the way to the winner's circle on May 2nd....surprized that this fine specimen isn't getting the respect he deserves, why all the NaySayers??Dunkirk's Done! stop heaping sympathy on him..........I'm totally convinced (Friesan Fire)he's gonna do it, maybe even the Triple Crown.......you know,someone's gonna accomplish this feat again....might as well be Friesan Fire!!!
Sprint08
03/31 11:36 amThis horse is tops on my Derby list as of yet. He has done everything perfectly. There is no need to go against him due to past horses who have run well at the FG then flopped on Derby Day he is a different breed from the likes of Pyro and Circular Quay plus his trainer always has his horses ready for the biggest day of the year. Be ready for this horse, he will blow your mind there are only two things that may or may not seperate him from the roses Quality Road and Dunkirk no one comes close to these top three. I Want Revenge has proven nothing other than he likes the dirt, I want to see how he can handle real horses. Either way as of today, 3/31/09 this horse with fire burning in his eyes heads my list. Friesan Fire is for real.
seek3c
04/06 7:06 pmI am concerned that there are no posted works since his last race. Is it possible that he may be ailing? Any thoughts anyone?
curlinlover33
04/06 9:52 pmi think maybe but u know as the old saying goes what happens at fair grounds stays at fair grounds fine examples enclude pyro and circular quay i dont know though maybe he is or larry is just trying to save him for derby sinse the louisana derby was his last prep for triple crown which i think is for good for the horse
the_Guy1313
04/21 9:06 pmwow.. that was some race I just watched. I'm truly impressed with this horse. I hope his bandwagon gets smaller so I can make some loot.
Sprint08
04/27 10:27 amHAVE HAD HIM AS MY HORSE TO WIN DERBY ALL YEAR LONG SINCE HE WAS A BABY TOO. WINS DERBY WINS TRIPLE CROWN. JONES OWNS. For those of you who jump on his bandwagon after his Derby win and Triple Crown win shame on you, you show no loyalty and never have had a good opinion. FRIESAN FIRE wins.
WSBTSB
04/27 2:37 pmSprint08, I'll gladly just take the Derby at this point. Take of that then the next focus will be the Preakness and so on.
CAMCHLOE
04/27 3:00 pmhe'll be sitting second ALA Hard Spun w/o the early Pino move. What is the deal with the silk change?
Sprint08
04/28 8:31 amHe has the Derby in the bag.
He is also owned by Vinery so he is wearing their silks for this race.
answer23
04/29 7:31 pmthis colt is "MAGNIFICENT"....
HelloChurchill
05/02 5:22 pmTHANK YOU JAMES SCULLY for putting my favorite as top dog! Friesan Fire all the way!
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