Dam Comfort Zone Sex Male Country United States Species Equus caballus Earnings 209,280 USD | Damsire Rubiano Foaled 2006 Colour Roan Trainer Julio Canani Grandsire Cherokee Run | |
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The pamplemousse
The Pamplemousse (foaled April 19, 2006 in Kentucky) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse. He was a contender for the 2009 Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown but had to withdraw due to injury. His regular jockey is Alex Solis.
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The pamplemousse au touquet
Racing career
The Pamplemousse broke his maiden at Hollywood Park on December 14, 2008. He won the San Rafael Stakes for his 3-year-old debut, defeating Square Eddie, and was also victorious in the Sham Stakes, leading the entire way and winning by 6 lengths. According to the media: "he is that rare thoroughbred with sharp speed and the ability to carry it over a distance of ground." However, The Pamplemousse was scratched from the Santa Anita Derby on the morning of the race on the advice of the vet. It was announced on April 5, 2009, that he was out of the Derby due to a tendon flare-up, and would be sidelined as long as 6 months.
It was reported in May 2010 that The Pamplemousse resumed training after recently undergoing tests that showed he could resume exercise with trainer Julio Canani. He was scheduled to start off with light jogging, and the plan was to have him ready to race at Del Mar Racetrack when it opened for its 2010 summer meet.
The Pamplemousse was officially retired from racing in 2010. He now stands at Rancho San Miguel, in San Miguel, California, for a stud fee of $3500.