The Pamplemousse
Encyclopedia
The Pamplemousse 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
.
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. During his workouts it was rumored that The Pamplemousse was clocked at running 50 miles per hour, which is a rare and incredible feat for a horse. Many admired his abilities, including the media: "he is that rare thoroughbred with sharp speed and the ability to carry it over a distance of ground." Unfortunately he was scratched from the Santa Anita Derby
on the morning of the race on the advice of the vet. It was announced on April 5th, 2009 that he was out of the Derby due to a tendon flare-up, and will be sidelined as long as 6 months.
It was reported in May 2010 that The Pamplemousse resumed training after recently undergoing tests that showed the 4-year-old could resume exercise with trainer Julio Canani
. He will start off with light jogging and the plan is to have him ready to race at Del Mar Racetrack
when it opens for its 2010 summer meet. Although there is no exact timetable for The Pamplemousse’s return, Canani said if and when he does come back, he expects the horse to continue winning. All three of his wins were in front-running fashion. He is currently stabled at Hollywood Park Racetrack.
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.
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Thoroughbred
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
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. He was a contender for the 2009 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...
and Triple Crown
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...
but had to withdraw due to injury. His regular jockey is Alex Solis
Alex Solis
Alex O. Solis is a jockey based in the United States. He currently lives in Glendora, California and rides predominantly in Southern California...
.
Racing Career
The Pamplemousse broke his maiden at Hollywood Park on December 14, 2008. He won the San Rafael StakesSan Rafael Stakes
The San Rafael Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run at Santa Anita Park, located in Arcadia, California. The race is a Grade III event with a purse of $150,000 and is open to three-year-olds willing to race one mile on the facility's Cushion Track synthetic dirt race track.Prior to...
for his 3 year old debut, defeating Square Eddie
Square Eddie
Square Eddie is a Thoroughbred racehorse who has competed in England and the United States and who is one of the top winterbook favorites for the 2009 Kentucky Derby....
and was also victorious in the Sham Stakes
Sham Stakes
The Sham Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. The Sham Stakes is open to three-year-olds and is held at one and one-eighth miles on the dirt...
, leading the entire way and winning by 6 lengths. During his workouts it was rumored that The Pamplemousse was clocked at running 50 miles per hour, which is a rare and incredible feat for a horse. Many admired his abilities, including the media: "he is that rare thoroughbred with sharp speed and the ability to carry it over a distance of ground." Unfortunately he was scratched from the Santa Anita Derby
Santa Anita Derby
The Santa Anita Derby is an American Grade 1 thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds run each April at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California and carries a purse of $1 million. Inaugurated in 1935, it is considered the most important West Coast stepping-stone to the Kentucky Derby...
on the morning of the race on the advice of the vet. It was announced on April 5th, 2009 that he was out of the Derby due to a tendon flare-up, and will be sidelined as long as 6 months.
It was reported in May 2010 that The Pamplemousse resumed training after recently undergoing tests that showed the 4-year-old could resume exercise with trainer Julio Canani
Julio Canani
Julio C. Canani is a trainer in American Thoroughbred horse racing who has won three Breeders' Cup races....
. He will start off with light jogging and the plan is to have him ready to race at Del Mar Racetrack
Del Mar Racetrack
Del Mar Racetrack is an American Thoroughbred horse racing track at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in the seaside city of Del Mar, California, 20 miles north of San Diego. Operated by the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, it is known for the slogan: "Where The Turf Meets The Surf." It was built by a partnership...
when it opens for its 2010 summer meet. Although there is no exact timetable for The Pamplemousse’s return, Canani said if and when he does come back, he expects the horse to continue winning. All three of his wins were in front-running fashion. He is currently stabled at Hollywood Park Racetrack.
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.