11El Grande O

El Grande O wins The Sleepy Hollow
El Grande O wins The Sleepy Hollow

Owner

Schwartz, Barry, K.

Trainer

Rice

Jockey

Kendrick Carmouche

Earnings

$151,000

Birthplace

New York

Overview

Calvin Klein co-founder Barry K. Schwartz, a successful owner over many years, could have a Kentucky Derby contender in 2024 with El Grande O.

Schwartz, who has raced Grade 1 winners The Lumber Guy, Voodoo Song, and Princess Violet, bred El Grande O himself at his Stonewall Farm in New York.

He is by the Florida Derby winner Take Charge Indy, a son of notable sire A.P. Indy and the outstanding broodmare Take Charge Lady. Take Charge Indy is himself the sire of previous Kentucky Derby runners Long Range Toddy and Noble Indy. His dam Rainbow’s Song, by Unbridled’s Song, has also produced Grade 2 placegetter Meal Ticket and is from the family of Louisiana Derby (G2) third-place finisher Sueno.

With the influence of A.P. Indy, Take Charge Lady, and Unbridled’s Song in his pedigree, El Grande O is not without a chance of having the stamina needed for 1 1/4 miles.

 

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