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Can Orb Win The Derby and Put Another Gem in Ocala's Crown?

By Bob Miller

Real Estate Sales Representative with Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty

May 04, 2013 02:39 AM

Can Orb Win The Derby and Put Another Gem in Ocala's Crown?

With 14 of the 19 horses in this year's Kentucky Derby field having Ocala connections, there is a real good chance of Ocala getting another gem in its crown as Horse Capital of the World!

14 local horses: Derby field has Ocala feel

"LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The odds look good for Marion County to send a horse to the Kentucky Derby winner’s circle.

At least 14 of the 19 Run for the Roses contenders once called the Ocala area home before starting racing careers throughout the country. Those careers have now culminated in a run in the $2 million, 1 1/4-mile race and a shot at racing history.

Ocala-area farm ties to Derby horses run the gamut, from morning-line odds favorites Orb and Verrazano to 50-1 long shot Falling Sky. The field is typically 20 horses but Black Onyx, broken at Kinsman Farm in Ocala, was scratched Friday."

By Fred Hiers
Staff writer

Published: Friday, May 3, 2013 at 5:11 p.m.

Last Modified: Friday, May 3, 2013 at 6:56 p.m.

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Jeanne Dufort

Coldwell Banker Lake Country - Madison, GA

Madison and Lake Oconee GA

Nice tie-in, Bob. We're liking Orb, because he traces back to the great Cox's Ridge on his dam's side, and the CR son Vanlandingham is the sire of several of the mares in my daughter and son-in-laws Kentucky breeding program. Old time durable thououghbreds - can;t beat them!

May 04, 2013 03:57 AM

Kathy Stoltman

Ventura, CA

RETIRED

Hi Bob, I do not have a favorite horse, but there are some jockeys that I would like to see win.

May 04, 2013 04:01 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Bob- I did not know of the connection with Ocala and these horses. I watched the race but did not have a favorite.

May 04, 2013 12:33 PM

Bob Miller

Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty - Ocala, FL

The Ocala Dream Team

Thanks Jeanne. It is interesting to see so many parts of the country that have an interest in horses.

Thanks Kathy, are you po=icking jockeys on cuteness? lol

Thanks Kathy, we try to put Ocala on Florida's map.

May 04, 2013 10:49 PM

June Piper-Brandon

Coldwell Banker Realty - Columbia, MD

Creating Generational Wealth Through Homeownership

Bob, thanks for stopping by my blog today, your comments are much appreciated. I'm glad you could share a success story or two (or more). Please keep me in mind for any Linthicum referrals you may have!!

May 04, 2013 11:35 PM

You bet June! Will be watching to see if Orb runs in the Preakness in two weeks as well.

May 04, 2013 11:37 PM

Can Orb Win The Derby and Put Another Gem in Ocala's Crown?

Can Orb Win The Derby and Put Another Gem in Ocala's Crown?

With 14 of the 19 horses in this year's Kentucky Derby field having Ocala connections, there is a real good chance of Ocala getting another gem in its crown as Horse Capital of the World!

14 local horses: Derby field has Ocala feel

"LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The odds look good for Marion County to send a horse to the Kentucky Derby winner’s circle.

At least 14 of the 19 Run for the Roses contenders once called the Ocala area home before starting racing careers throughout the country. Those careers have now culminated in a run in the $2 million, 1 1/4-mile race and a shot at racing history.

Ocala-area farm ties to Derby horses run the gamut, from morning-line odds favorites Orb and Verrazano to 50-1 long shot Falling Sky. The field is typically 20 horses but Black Onyx, broken at Kinsman Farm in Ocala, was scratched Friday."

By Fred Hiers
Staff writer

Published: Friday, May 3, 2013 at 5:11 p.m.

Last Modified: Friday, May 3, 2013 at 6:56 p.m.

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Can Orb Win The Derby and Put Another Gem in Ocala's Crown?

With 14 of the 19 horses in this year's Kentucky Derby field having Ocala connections, there is a real good chance of Ocala getting another gem in its crown as Horse Capital of the World!

14 local horses: Derby field has Ocala feel

"LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The odds look good for Marion County to send a horse to the Kentucky Derby winner’s circle.

At least 14 of the 19 Run for the Roses contenders once called the Ocala area home before starting racing careers throughout the country. Those careers have now culminated in a run in the $2 million, 1 1/4-mile race and a shot at racing history.

Ocala-area farm ties to Derby horses run the gamut, from morning-line odds favorites Orb and Verrazano to 50-1 long shot Falling Sky. The field is typically 20 horses but Black Onyx, broken at Kinsman Farm in Ocala, was scratched Friday."

By Fred Hiers Staff writer

Published: Friday, May 3, 2013 at 5:11 p.m.

Last Modified: Friday, May 3, 2013 at 6:56 p.m.

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