Grand Couturier

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Grand Couturier

Stats Updated Through: 11/19/2009

Trainer: Robert Ribaudo Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Owner: Marc Keller
Age/Sex 6-year-old Horse

2009 Stats:
Starts
6
1st-2nd-3rd
1-1-1
Earnings (Rank)
$221,100 (281)
Win % (In-The-Money %)
16% (50%)

In The News:

• Expansion flies late in Red Smith

• Hirsch Turf: Interpatation beats Gio Pon...

• Hirsch Turf: No concerns for Gio Ponti

• Grand Couturier takes aim at Hirsch

• Bowling Green: Grand Couturier hits win ...

• MORE

Racing Career:

Date	Purse	Race Name	Track	Grade	Finish
11/07/09	$150K	Red Smith H.	Aqueduct	2	2
10/03/09	$600K	Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational S.	Belmont Park	1	3
09/13/09	$150K	Bowling Green H.	Belmont Park		1
08/15/09	$500K	Sword Dancer Invitational S.	Saratoga		5
07/11/09	$500K	Man o' War S.	Belmont Park	1	5
06/13/09	$200K	Monmouth S.	Monmouth Park		5
10/25/08	$3M	Emirates Airlines Breeders' Cup Turf	Oak Tree At Santa Anita	1	11
09/27/08	$600K	Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational S.	Belmont Park	1	1
08/16/08	$500K	Sword Dancer Invitational S.	Saratoga	1	1
07/12/08	$500K	Man o' War S.	Belmont Park	1	6
06/19/08	$75K	Academy Award S.	Belmont Park		3
10/27/07	$3M	John Deere Breeders' Cup Turf	Monmouth Park	1	6
09/08/07	$500K	Man o' War S.	Belmont Park	1	3
08/11/07	$500K	Sword Dancer Invitational S.	Saratoga	1	1
04/29/07	$100K	Fort Marcy H.	Aqueduct	3	3
09/24/06	$300K	Sky Classic S.	Woodbine	2	4
08/12/06	$500K	Sword Dancer Invitational S.	Saratoga	1	3

Silks and Media:

Strengths: Blossoming veteran has shown what he can do when healthy in 2008 with his explosive late kick. Rare ability for a turf horse to dominate his competition, he’s registered multiple daylight wins at the highest levels when at his peak. He’s a pure 1-1/2 miles marathoner in America with a pedigree and running style to carry him through any distance or course condition.

Weaknesses: Inconsistent throughout his career, he’s had as many finishes outside the exacta as he’s had in it. Was no match when sixth in last year’s Breeders’ Cup Turf, one of several struggles he’s had when venturing out on the road. Has not fared nearly as well on firm turf courses as those with extra give in them.

NOTE: Stats include North American and selected international races. Click here to view selected international race list.

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