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Giant Moon
Trainer: Richard Schosberg
Owner: Albert Fried Jr.
Stable: Albert Fried Jr.
Earnings: -
Foaling Date: 2005-02-23
Pedigree: Giants Causeway and Moonlightandbeauty of Capote
Dosage: 4-1-7-0-0 (12)
Dosage Index / CD: 2.43 / 0.75
Best Beyer Figure: 92

Notes

Giant Moon has an unusual career start with victories in four consecutive races since it’s debut. Sire Giant’s Causeway and dam Moonlightandbeauty were great performers during their days — Giant Moon has the same dominating characteristics like it’s parents. Trainer Richard Schosberg recognized it’s quality and honed accordingly to make it a champion thoroughbred horse. The colt posted a win for the first time at the 2008 Count Fleet Stakes in Aqueduct. Ace horseman Ramon Dominguez is long associated with Giant Moon and led to all 4-on-4 victories. Notable Performances: 2007 Maiden Special Weight - (1st); 2007 Sleepy Hollow Stakes (1st); 2007 Damon Runyon Stakes (1st); 2008 Count Fleet Stakes (1st).

Statistics

Year Races Run Wins Place Show Win % WPS % Earnings
2009 4 2 1 0 50 75 $174,935
2007 3 3 0 0 100 100 $135,870


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