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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 06, 2006
Page
13
Derbys three year olds launch a campaign toward the crown with key races and early lead performances. The junior entrants show promising form and set the pace in the opening heats as organizers gauge talent and potential margins.
In Louisville the 132nd Kentucky Derby features a deep talent pool with about 10 possible winners. Trainer Patrick Byrne notes Stonerside Stable’s Bob and John and Point Determined among contenders while highlighting Lawyer Ron and Barbara as strong overall chances. The race showcases trainers juggling long campaigns to keep horses fresh through the Triple Crown buildup.
In Louisville Lemons Forever, a 47-1 long shot, stunned the Kentucky Oaks field by 1 1/2 lengths. Jockey Mark Guidry rode the 1 1/8 mile race in 1:50.07, paying $96.20 win, $37 place, and $18 show. The upset marks Oaks history with a 132-year span and a huge payout potential if Guidry also wins the Derby.
South Aiken High sophomores Allie Nicosia and Trey Blanton enter the Class AAAA state track and field championships at Spring Valley High in Columbia as top seeds after winning the qualifier in Sumter. Nicosia aims for a state record and personal best while Blanton seeks the height in the fewest attempts as coach Russ Busbee forecasts a tense competition.
In Louisville Kentucky veteran trainer Bob Holthus sends Lawyer Ron, a Langfuhr offspring bred by Gustav Schickedanz, to the Derby starting from post 18 as part of a 20 horse field. Lawyer Ron has won six straight stakes races and seeks the elusive Triple Crown amid a history of only 11 winners.
Local high school athletes Axen of Ridge Spring Monetta and Thurmond of North Augusta headline the state track and field championships at Spring Valley High School. Axen qualified in two events and a 4x100 relay, posting strong Upper State times and aiming for a state title. Thurmond qualified by winning the 800 meters in Sumter, joining a strong field for Class AAAA competition.
South Aiken High School girls 4 x 800 meter relay finished second in Class AAAA at the state track championships as Spring Valley won in 9 34.50. Team members Peggy Busbee Amy Laughlin Kristi Temple and Traci Jones posted a 9 39.64 in Class AAA.
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