Uptowncharlybrown
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Uptowncharlybrown is an American Thoroughbred
racehorse
currently working towards a berth in the 2010 United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing
series. Sired by Graded stakes race winner, Limehouse
, he is out of the mare La Iluminada, a daughter of Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame
inductee, Langfuhr
. He is owned by a racing partnership in which 59 people each invested US$1,250.
Uptowncharlybrown made his racing debut on December 26, 2009 at Tampa Bay Downs
, winning a 6½ furlong
sprint by nine lengths
. He made his next start at the same track on January 16, 2010 in the 7 furlong Pasco Stakes. He won this one by six lengths.
Uptowncharlybrown suffered the first defeat of his career in his third start while running third in the Sam F. Davis Stakes
behind Rule and Schoolyard Dreams. Despite this minor setback, he will still be pointed to the Tampa Bay Derby
in his next start. In the past this has turned as a key prep race for serious Kentucky Derby
contenders like Any Given Saturday
, and eventual Derby winner Street Sense
.
Trainer Alan Seewald died unexpectedly on April 12, 2010 and Kiaran McLaughlin
later took over. The horse is currently scheduled to run on June 5 in the third leg of the U.S. Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes
.
Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed...
racehorse
Horse racing
Horse racing is an equestrian sport that has a long history. Archaeological records indicate that horse racing occurred in ancient Babylon, Syria, and Egypt. Both chariot and mounted horse racing were events in the ancient Greek Olympics by 648 BC...
currently working towards a berth in the 2010 United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing
United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing
In the United States, the "Triple Crown" is usually the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, a series of three Thoroughbred horse races for three-year-old horses run in May and early June of each year consisting of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes.While Daily Racing Form...
series. Sired by Graded stakes race winner, Limehouse
Limehouse
Limehouse is a place in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is on the northern bank of the River Thames opposite Rotherhithe and between Ratcliff to the west and Millwall to the east....
, he is out of the mare La Iluminada, a daughter of Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame was established in 1976 at the Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario to honor those who have made a significant contribution to the sport of harness and thoroughbred horse racing in Canada....
inductee, Langfuhr
Langfuhr (horse)
Langfuhr is a Canadian Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse.-Background:Owned and bred by noted German-born Canadian horseman Gus Schickedanz, he was named for Langfuhr the former German name for one of the boroughs of the Northern Polish city of Danzig...
. He is owned by a racing partnership in which 59 people each invested US$1,250.
Uptowncharlybrown made his racing debut on December 26, 2009 at Tampa Bay Downs
Tampa Bay Downs
Tampa Bay Downs is an American Thoroughbred horse racing facility located in Westchase in Hillsborough County, just outside Tampa, Florida. It opened in 1926 under the name Tampa Downs. The first of many names, the racetrack was well known as Sunshine Park and Florida Downs.-Season:The track races...
, winning a 6½ furlong
Furlong
A furlong is a measure of distance in imperial units and U.S. customary units equal to one-eighth of a mile, equivalent to 220 yards, 660 feet, 40 rods, or 10 chains. The exact value of the furlong varies slightly among English-speaking countries....
sprint by nine lengths
Length (horse racing)
A horse length, or simply length, is a unit of measurement that refers to the length of a horse from nose to tail, approximately 8 feet, It is commonly used in Thoroughbred horse racing, where it describes the distance between horses in a race...
. He made his next start at the same track on January 16, 2010 in the 7 furlong Pasco Stakes. He won this one by six lengths.
Uptowncharlybrown suffered the first defeat of his career in his third start while running third in the Sam F. Davis Stakes
Sam F. Davis Stakes
The Sam F. Davis Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in mid February at Tampa Bay Downs racetrack in Tampa, Florida. It is open to three-year olds and is used as a prep race for the Tampa Bay Derby. In recent years it has begun being used as an early prep for the Kentucky...
behind Rule and Schoolyard Dreams. Despite this minor setback, he will still be pointed to the Tampa Bay Derby
Tampa Bay Derby
The Tampa Bay Derby is an American Thoroughbred horse race held in mid March at Tampa Bay Downs. A Grade III event since 2002, it is open to three-year-olds willing to race one and one-sixteenth miles on the dirt. The race has gained in popularity over the past few years and is now listed as an...
in his next start. In the past this has turned as a key prep race for serious Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbred horses, held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. The race is one and a quarter mile at Churchill Downs. Colts and geldings carry...
contenders like Any Given Saturday
Any Given Saturday
Any Given Saturday is an American Thoroughbred racehorse.-Background:From the mare Weekend in Indy, a daughter of the 1992 U.S. Horse of the Year and U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee, A.P...
, and eventual Derby winner Street Sense
Street Sense (horse)
Street Sense is an American Thoroughbred racehorse, U.S. Champion 2-Yr-Old Colt and winner of the 2007 Kentucky Derby, the 2007 Travers Stakes and runner up in the 2007 Preakness Stakes by a head. Owned and bred by James B...
.
Trainer Alan Seewald died unexpectedly on April 12, 2010 and Kiaran McLaughlin
Kiaran McLaughlin
Kiaran P. McLaughlin is an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer. He currently has a blog website, at http://kiaranmclaughlin.com where he updates what horses he has racing for that particular day...
later took over. The horse is currently scheduled to run on June 5 in the third leg of the U.S. Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes
2010 Belmont Stakes
The 2010 Belmont Stakes was the 142nd running of the Belmont Stakes. The race took place on June 5, 2010, and was televised in the United States on the ABC television network. The race was won by Drosselmeyer, who was ridden by jockey Mike Smith and trained by Bill Mott...
.