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Post-Race Analysis:
Campanile won the 21st running of the Grade II $75,000 A.P. Smithwick
Handicap for the second year in a row, defeating Golden Rule (GB)
by 2 3/4 lengths. Aggro Craig was third and Commander's Palace finished
fourth. Campanile covered the 2 1/16th miles while jumping 11 fences
in 3:57.55 over a soft course that was drenched in a heavy downpour
of hail and rain approximately one hour before the race.
Campanile, the high-weight at 158 pounds, was never far from the
early pace, as he was hard held early before taking the lead with
one mile remaining. Greek Hero had lead up until that point. "Once
we got to the front he just settled in nicely" said jockey
Blythe Miller, who was aboard for both of Campanile's victories
at the Spa last year. "He's a great jumping horse, and that's
what won the race for us today. The turf course wasn't deep but
it was loose, and it was tough for him to carry a lot of weight
like he did. Janet did a great job getting him ready." Miller
was riding Campanile for the first time this year; Jonathan Kiser,
who died on July 21st after a tragic accident, had ridden Campanile
in his previous four starts. "I was thinking about Jonathan
today" said Miller, who wore black silks over her helmet in
Kiser's honor. "It's just not the same without him."
Golden Rule (GB), who won the Grade II Marcellus Frost Handicap
at Iroquois on May 13th by 12 1/2 lengths, raced in fifth place
early before making a bid around the last turn. He got within a
half-length of Campanile as they approached the last fence, but
was no match for the winner.
Aggro Craig, the model of consistency, hit the board for the sixth
time out of six starts this year. He raced in second place for most
of the race until he weakened on the run-in after the last fence.
Commander's Palace finished a decent fourth in his first Graded
steeplechase attempt.
Ninepins (GB), who was making his first start since he was shipped
to Japan for the $1.4 million Nakayama Grand Jump on April 15th,
ran in fourth place for much of the race, dropped back to last down
the backside the last time, and had no response when asked. His
stablemate, Romantic, finished last.
Greek Hero, who won the Grade II Temple Gwathmey on April 22nd
before finishing third to Pinkie Swear by only 1 1/2 lengths in
the Grade I Iroquois, tired badly and left the course before the
last fence.
Approaching Squall and Soaringoverseattle both scratched.
The complete order of finish is listed below.
Smithwick Biography: A. P. (Paddy) Smithwick rode 398 steeplechase
winners during his career, second only to Joe Aitcheson's total
of 440. Mr. Smithwick was the nations leading steeplechase jockey
in 1956, 1957, 1958, and again in 1962. He won the Temple Gwathmey,
at the time the country's most prestigious steeplechase race, run
in the late fall at Belmont Park, four times. He won the Meadow
Brook Handicap and the Georgetown Handicap six times each, the International
Handicap and the Beverwyck Handicap five times each, and the New
York Turf Writers and the Grand National three times each. Mr. Smithwick
said the greatest horse he ever rode was Mrs. Ogden Phipps three-time
champion Neji, who retired in 1960 as the leading steeplechase earner
of all time. In 1958 Mr. Smithwick was aboard Neji when he won the
Grand National carrying 173 pounds. Forced to retire from riding
in 1966 after a spill at Monmouth Park that left him partially paralyzed
in the left arm, Mr. Smithwick went on to train two stakes winners
on the flat including Bel Sheba, the dam of Kentucky Derby winner
Alysheba and a full sister to Wac, the dam of Campanile's sire,
Lear Fan. Mr. Smithwick died of cancer at the age of 46 in 1973,
shortly after he was inducted into the Racing Hall Of Fame.
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Greek Hero and jockey Mathew McCarron in the paddock before
the Smithwick. Mathew is the nephew of Hall-of Fame jockey
Chris McCarron.
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Greek Hero leads Aggro Crag, Campanile, Golden Rule
and Ninepins over the second fence during the 21st running
of the Smithwick.
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Aggro Crag landing over the seventh fence in second position
as Greek Hero puts in a bad one.
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Campanile jumped the last fence "like a deer"
and pulled away from Golden Rule through the stretch to
win the Smithwick by 2 3/4 lengths.
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Campanile and jockey Blythe Miller return to the winner's
circle after winning the Grade II Smithwick for the second
year in a row.
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Proud owner Greg Hawkins with Campanile.
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Patrick Smithwick Jr., the son of A.P. Smithwick, makes
a trophy presentation to Greg Hawkins as his neice, a granddaughter
of A.P. Smithwick, presents a trophy to Blythe Miller while
winning trainer Janet Elliot (second from left) looks on.
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Results:
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FP
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Horse
|
lbs
|
Jockey
|
Trainer
|
Owner
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1
|
Campanile |
158 |
B. Miller |
Elliot |
Gregory D. Hawkins |
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2
|
Golden Rule (GB) |
154 |
Thorton |
Day |
Claytonville Stables |
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3
|
Aggro Crag |
146 |
Marzullo |
Durkee |
Green Stripes Stables |
|
4
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Commander's Palace |
146 |
Brown |
Preger, Jr. |
Richard C. Colton |
|
5
|
Ninepins (GB) |
150 |
Kingsley |
Sheppard |
Hudson River Farms |
|
6
|
Romantic |
150 |
Delozier |
Sheppard |
Timber Bay Farm |
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DNF
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Greek Hero |
154 |
McCarron |
Murphy |
Sharon E. Sheppard |
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SCR
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Soaringoverseattle |
145 |
Horgan |
Voss |
Warren R. Dempsey |
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SCR
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Approaching Squall |
146 |
Murphy |
Voss |
The Fields Stable |
| Winner: |
Campanile - Bay Gelding, May 6th, 1994
Bred by Bond Stables in IL |
| Pedigree: |
Lear Fan - Irish Jody, by Irish Tower |
| Scratched Horses: |
Soaringoverseattle, Approaching Squall |
| Pgm |
Horse |
Win |
Place |
Show |
| 2 |
Campanile |
6.50 |
3.00 |
2.60 |
| 5 |
Golden Rule (GB) |
|
4.10 |
3.30 |
| 6 |
Aggro Crag |
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|
4.00 |
| Wager Type |
Winning Numbers |
Payoff |
Pool |
Carryover |
| $2 Exacta |
2-5 |
25.40 |
197,468 |
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| $2 Trifecta |
2-5-6 |
183.50 |
112,318 |
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| Pgm |
Comment |
| 2 |
Campanile - with pace from start, gamely after
last fence, clear, driving |
| 5 |
Golden Rule (GB) - reserved early, rallied
final turn, stayed on gamely after last |
| 6 |
Aggro Crag - with pace, weakened after final
fence |
| 3 |
Commanders Palace - reserved early, 4 wide
run third turn, tired |
| 4 |
Ninepins (GB) - no response when asked |
| 1 |
Romantic - tired |
| 7 |
Greek Hero - left course before final fence |
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| Owners: |
2 Gregory D. Hawkins, 5 Claytonville Stables,
6 Green Stripes Stables, 3 Richard C. Colton, Jr., 4 Hudson
River Farms, 1 Timber Bay Farm, 7 Sharon E. Sheppard |
| Trainers: |
2-Janet E. Elliot, 5-James M. Day, 6-H. Brooks
Durkee, 3-Mitchell Preger, Jr., 4-Jonathan E. Sheppard, 1-Jonathan
E. Sheppard, 7-Alicia Murphy |
History of Previous Winners:
| YEAR |
FIRST (Age) |
JOCKEY |
lbs. |
SECOND(Age) |
lbs. |
THIRD (Age) |
lbs. |
| 1980 |
Cookie (5) |
Martin |
141 |
Coconut Creek (6) |
149 |
Pala Mountain (6) |
142 |
| 1981 |
Round the Bay (4) |
Cushman |
140 |
Hill Talk (4) |
136 |
Acromion (4) |
135 |
| 1983 |
Running Comment (9) |
McWade |
148 |
Census (5) |
151 |
Steve Canyon (3) |
147 |
| 1984 |
Double Reefed (8) |
Teter |
152 |
Twas Ever Thus (5) |
155 |
Steve Canyon (4) |
144 |
| 1985 |
Gateshead (6) |
Fishback |
155 |
Le Sauteur (6) |
155 |
Statesmanship (5) |
143 |
| 1986 |
Census (8) |
Teter |
156 |
Le Sauteur (7) |
156 |
Polar Parrallel (5) |
153 |
| 1987 |
Micky Free (4) |
Morris |
141 |
Gateshead (8) |
143 |
Chammsky (8) |
143 |
| 1988 |
Summer Colony (5) |
Smart |
146 |
Jive With Five (4) |
144 |
Rio Claro (5) |
150 |
| 1989 |
Uptown Swell (7) |
Lawrence |
149 |
Rio Claro (6) |
157 |
Double Bill (6) |
142 |
| 1990 |
Summer Colony (7) |
Smart |
158 |
French Hill (5) |
154 |
Victorian Hill (5) |
154 |
| 1991 |
Yaw (9) |
Smart |
143 |
Mihmaz (6) |
144 |
Three Bells For Me (4) |
136 |
| 1992 |
Master McGrath (5) |
Guessford |
139 |
Peer Prince (7) |
140 |
Double Bill (9) |
147 |
| 1993 |
Warm Spell (5) |
Lawrence |
158 |
Castleworth (7) |
140 |
Rolling Cart (8) |
145 |
| 1994 |
Warm Spell (6) |
Lawrence |
164 |
Mistico (8) |
168 |
Cheering News (7) |
146 |
| 1995 |
Lonesome Glory (7) |
B.Miller |
164 |
Irish Aproach (6) |
146 |
Mistico (9) |
160 |
| 1996 |
Cheering News (9) |
C.Miller |
158 |
Stop and Listen (6) |
144 |
Petroski (6) |
148 |
| 1997 |
Brigade of Guards (5) |
Kiser |
144 |
Water Skipper (7) |
140 |
Mario (6) |
156 |
| 1998 |
Romantic (6) |
Kingsley |
140 |
Brigade of Guards (6) |
156 |
Bisbalense (9) |
144 |
| 1999 |
Campanile (5) |
B. Miller |
142 |
Ninepins (10) |
144 |
Approaching Squall (5) |
150 |
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Pedigree for CAMPANILE:
CAMPANILE II, G, 1994 DP = 2-3-15-0-0 (20) DI = 1.67 CD = 0.35
TURN-TO
HAIL TO REASON 1951 [BI]
1958 [C] NOTHIRDCHANCE
ROBERTO 1948
1969 [C] NASHUA
BRAMALEA 1952 [IC]
1959 RARELEA
LEAR FAN 1949
1981 NANTALLAH
LT. STEVENS 1953
1961 ROUGH SHOD II
WAC 1944
1969 WAR ADMIRAL
BELTHAZAR 1934 [C]
1960 BLINKING OWL
1938
BOLD RULER
IRISH CASTLE 1954 [BI]
1967 CASTLE FORBES
IRISH TOWER 1961
1977 LOOM
ROYAL LOOM 1962
1971 ABROGATE
IRISH JODY 1960
1986 NANTALLAH
RIDAN 1953
1959 ROUGH SHOD II
DEESSE DE RIDAN 1944
1975 RED GOD
MY RED GODDESS 1954
1965 LA VAGABONDE
1956
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Breeding Analysis of the Winner:
Campanile is a 6-year-old gelding by Lear Fan out of Irish Jody,
who is by Irish Tower. He was bred in Illinois by the Bond Stable.
Campanile is in-bred 4x4 to the speed favoring blue hen Rough Shod
II through the full brothers Lt. Stevens and Ridan. Other notable
race horses in-bred to Rough Shod II include 1996 steeplechase champion
Correggio and 1998 Japan Cup (Grade I) winner El Condor Passa. Campanile
has a dosage profile of 2-3-15-0-0, a dosage index of 1.67 and a
center of distribution of 0.35.
Campanile's sire, Lear Fan, was a Grade I stakes winner in Europe.
He was a consistent racehorse who won 5 of his 8 starts and finished
off the board only once in his career. Lear Fan was undefeated as
a 2-year-old, including a victory in the Grade II Laurent Perrier
Champagne at 7 furlongs. As a 3-year-old in 1984, Lear Fan won the
Grade I Prix Jacques le Marois and the Grade II Craven Stakes, both
contested at a mile, defeating Palace Music and Rainbow Quest. He
ran 2nd in the Grade I Prix du Moulin de Longchamp to Mendez and
was 3rd in the Grade I Two Thousand Guneas to El Gran Senor. Lear
Fan has sired four Grade I winners: Ryafan was the Champion Turf
Mare in 1998 after winning Grade I races in the England, France
and the United States; Windsharp was the Champion Turf Mare and
Champion Older Mare in Canada in 1995; Sikestown was the Champion
2-year-old in Italy in 1988 and and the Champion 3-year-old in 1989;
and Loup Solitare was highweight at two in France after winning
the Grade I Grand Citerium. Lear Fon is out of the Lt. Stevens mare
Wac, a full sister to Bel Sheba, the dam of Alysheba. Bel Sheba
was trained by Hall of Fame steeplechase jockey Paddy Smithwick.
Lear Fan has an Average Earning Index of 2.19. The average winning
distance of his progeny in North American open stakes races is 8.5
furlongs on the dirt and 9.4 furlongs on the turf. He stands at
Gainesway for a stud fee of $25,000.
Lear Fan is a son of Classic chef-de-race Roberto, the Champion
2-year-old colt in Ireland in 1971. As a 3-year-old, Roberto won
the English Derby and the Coronation Cup, both of which are Grade
I races contested at 11/2 miles. Roberto is by Hail To Reason, a
son of Turn-To by the Nearco sire Royal Charger.
Campanile's dam, Irish Jody, won 9 of 18 starts including 3 stakes
races at Canterbury Downs. In addition to Campanile, she has produced
stakes winner Will Post Bond, by Cryptoclearance, and two other
winners from four foals of racing age. Irish Jody is a half sister
to stakes winner Sweet Alex and to Landmark Decision, who produced
stakes winner Green Boundary, the dam of stakes winners East of
Easy and Trevelyan.
Irish Jody is by Irish Tower, a consistent sort who won stake races
at ages 2, 3 and 4. Irish Tower had his greatest success at age
4 when he won the Grade II Excelsior Handicap as well as the Grade
III Stymie and Grey Lag Handicaps; he was the highweight in all
three of those victories. That same year (1981) Irish Tower finished
2nd in both the Grade I Metropolitan Handicap to Fappiano and second
in the Grade II John B. Campbell Handicap to Relaxing, the dam of
Easy Goer. Irish Tower is by Irish Castle, a son of Bold Ruler.
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