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Owner

Leland Ackerley Racing LLC, James Sherwood, Jode Shupe & John Cilia

Trainer

Steve Asmussen

Breeder

Ocala Stud

Earnings

$824,250

Color

Bay

Pedigree

Sire Name Violence

Dam Name I'mclassyandsassy

Derby News February 14, 2026

Al Haram rallies to stay undefeated in Saudi Derby

Saturday’s Saudi Derby (G3) attracted promising three-year-olds from around the world, including the U.S. and Japan, but locally-based Al Haram beat them all to keep the trophy at home.

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Derby News February 12, 2026

Saudi Derby: My World, Satono Voyage among international cast

Two years ago, Japan’s Forever Young won the Saudi Derby (G3) on the way to his near-miss third in the Kentucky Derby (G1) and global stardom.

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Derby News March 7, 2025

Looking Ahead: Patch Adams and Brodeur head to Tampa Bay Derby

The Tampa Bay Derby (G3) is the sole Kentucky Derby prep race Saturday, and it drew a solid field of seven.

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