Busher
34th Running on Saturday, February 2, 2013
$100,000 1 1/16 F3YO (Dirt)
| Year: | Horse: | Wt. | Time | Owner | Trainer | Jockey | Value | Replay |
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2013
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Princess of Sylmar
|
122
|
1:45.52
|
King of Prussia Stable
|
Todd A. Pletcher
|
Javier Castellano
|
$60,000
|
|
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2012
|
Sweet Seventeen
|
116
|
1:46.05
|
John, Mrs. Oxley
|
H. Graham Motion
|
Alan Garcia
|
$45,000
|
|
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2011
|
It's Tricky
|
118
|
1:43.21
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Darley Stable
|
Kiaran McLaughlin
|
Eddie Castro
|
$39,000
|
|
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2010
|
Roman Chestnut
|
116
|
1:45.93
|
Ellen O'Connell
|
Leah Gyarmati
|
Angel Serpa
|
$39,000
|
|
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2009
|
What a Pear
|
122
|
1:45.17
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Tri-Bone Stables
|
Joseph Parker
|
Channing Hill
|
$42,198
|
|
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2008
|
Little Belle
|
116
|
1:44.32
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Darley Stable
|
Kiaran McLaughlin
|
Rajiv Maragh
|
$48,960
|
|
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2007
|
Olivine
|
116
|
1:44.76
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Punk, Dileo
|
David Donk
|
C.C. Lopez
|
$41,847
|
|
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2006
|
Regal Engagement
|
116
|
1:47.15
|
Mark Spitzer
|
Tom Bush
|
Ramon Dominguez
|
$42,393
|
|
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2005
|
Amazing Buy
|
122
|
1:44 3/5
|
Paraneck Stable
|
Jennifer Pedersen
|
Norberto Arroyo, Jr.
|
$48,420
|
|
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2004
|
Fond
|
122
|
1:44 4/5
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Dogwood Stable
|
George Weaver
|
Aaron Gryder
|
$48,960
|
|
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2003
|
Elegant Designer
|
120
|
1:45 1/5
|
Michael H. Sherman
|
Anthony Dutrow
|
Mario Pino
|
$48,870
|
|
|
2002
|
Bema
|
122
|
1:45 4/5
|
Claiborne Farm
|
Claude McGaughey III
|
Javier Castellano
|
$48,525
|
|
|
2001
|
Diversa
|
122
|
1:45 3/5
|
December Hill Farm
|
John Kimmel
|
Joe Bravo
|
$48,180
|
|
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2000
|
Shopping For Love
|
114
|
1:43 4/5
|
George & d�Arcangelo
|
Kenneth A. Nesky
|
Norberto Arroyo Jr.
|
$49,395
|
|
|
1999
|
Synchronized
|
114
|
1:44 4/5
|
George Yemec
|
Martin Warnsborough
|
Jose Espinoza
|
$38,952
|
|
|
1998
|
Best Friend Stro
|
118
|
1:46
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Eugene E. Hauman
|
Michael E. Hushion
|
Aaron Gryder
|
$39,240
|
|
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1997
|
Glory in Motion
|
116
|
1:46
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Kentucky Blue/E.Sitt
|
John Kimmel
|
Jorge Chavez
|
$39,852
|
|
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1996
|
Mackie
|
112
|
1:45 4/5
|
Walden Vanmeter
|
Elliott W. Walden
|
Joseph Bravo
|
$39,816
|
|
|
1995
|
Ammy Hils
|
112
|
1:46 1/5
|
Be Stables
|
John Kimmel
|
Mike Luzzi
|
$47,580
|
|
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1994
|
Forcing Bid
|
112
|
1:45 4/5
|
Hassan Shoaib
|
Del W. Carroll II
|
Filiberto Leon
|
$47,700
|
|
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1993
|
True Affair
|
120
|
1:44 1/5
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Winbound Farms
|
Gary Contessa
|
Joe Bravo
|
$50,850
|
|
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1992
|
Queen Of Triumph
|
111
|
1:52 3/5
|
Robert Perez
|
Alfredo Callejas
|
Jorge Chavez
|
$66,030
|
|
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1991
|
I'm A Thriller
|
119
|
1:52 2/5
|
Adele L. Rand
|
Michael J. Kelly
|
Art Madrid Jr.
|
$52,920
|
|
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1990
|
My Girl Jeannie
|
116
|
1:55 1/5
|
Hugh Keith
|
William V. Terrill
|
James Bruin
|
$59,100
|
|
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1989
|
Dreamy Mimi
|
115
|
1:53 3/5
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A.G. Campbell Jr.
|
George R. Arnold II
|
Richard Migliore
|
$40,800
|
|
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1988
|
Fulbright Scholar
|
112
|
1:53 2/5
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J. Anthony Forstmann
|
D. Wayne Lukas
|
Jose Santos
|
$66,700
|
|
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1985
|
Kamikaze Rick
|
123
|
1:50
|
Theodore Sabarese
|
John Parisella
|
Angel Cordero Jr.
|
$40,440
|
|
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1984
|
Squan Song
|
123
|
1:43 2/5
|
Robert Brennan
|
Carlos A. Garica
|
Herbert McCauley
|
$42,840
|
|
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1983
|
Far Flying
|
120
|
1:44 3/5
|
G. W. Humphrey Jr.
|
Michael Kay
|
Jean-Luc Samyn
|
$34,680
|
|
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1982
|
Mochila
|
111
|
1:43 2/5
|
John Nerud
|
Jan H. Nerud
|
Michael Venezia
|
$34,240
|
|
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1981
|
Andover Way
|
114
|
1:41 4/5
|
Joseph Allen
|
Howard M. Tesher
|
Angel Cordero Jr.
|
$34,560
|
|
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1980
|
Wistful
|
120
|
1:41 4/5
|
Bright View Farm
|
Anthony Bardaro
|
Donald Brumfield
|
$34,200
|
|
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1979
|
Croquis
|
114
|
1:38 3/5
|
Christiana Stable
|
James W. Maloney
|
Ruben Hernandez
|
$26,220
|
|
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1978
|
Tingle Stone
|
121
|
1:34 4/5
|
Christiana Stable
|
James W. Maloney
|
Ruben Hernandez
|
$25,695
|
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The BUSHER is named for Louis B. Mayer’s remarkable filly and 1945 Horse of the Year. As a 2-year-old, Busher carried the colors of her breeder, Colonel E. R. Bradley’s Idle Hour Stock Farm, and was trained by J. W. Smith. In seven starts she won five races, including the Adirondack Handicap, Matron, and Selima Stakes. She was named champion 2-year-old filly of 1944. During the wartime suspension of racing in 1945, Busher was sold to L. B. Mayer for a reported $50,000. After racing resumed, Busher started 13 times and was never out of the money, winning 10 starts.
Against females, she posted victories in the Santa Susana, Santa Margarita, Cleopatra Handicap, and a match race with Durazna. Against males, she was victorious in the Hollywood Derby, San Vicente, Arlington, and Washington Park Handicap.
Run at one mile in 1978-79 and at 1 1/8 miles 1985-92. Not run in 1986-87.