Purim

2002, Dynaformer - Kirsteena, by Lord At War (Arg)

Breeder: Edward J. Sukley (Ky.)

Owner: Edward J. Sukley

Trainer: Thomas Proctor

Regular Rider: Jamie Theriot

Pedigree

Purim
Dynaformer
Kirsteena
Roberto
Andover Way
Lord At War (ARG)
Eternal Vow
Hail to Reason
Bramalea
His Majesty
On the Trail
General (FR)
Luna de Miel
Nasty and Bold
Quit Me Not

Purchase Info

Purim is owned by his breeder, Edward Joseph Sukley.

Race Record

AgeStarts1st2nd3rdEarnings 
46220$182,550
59301$496,450

At 4: 1– Razorback Breeders' Cup H. (G3), Avers Wexler Illinois Owners S., 2– Opening Verse H., Super S.

At 5: 1– Shadwell Turf Mile S. (G1), John Henry S., Colonel E. R. Bradley H., 3– Maker's Mark Mile S. (G2)

Last Start

Won Shadwell Turf Mile S. (G1) on Oct. 6 at Keeneland

Contender Status

When trainer Tom Proctor entered Purim in the Shadwell Turf Mile (G1) on October 6 at Keeneland Race Course his hope was to "get lucky, get a good trip, and get lucky."

Lady luck was smiling on Proctor that day as Purim, at odds of 20.90-to-1, got up at the wire to hang a neck decision on Cosmonaut.

The Shadwell, part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge "Win and You're In" series of races, assured Purim of a starting spot in the NetJets Breeders' Cup Mile (G1) at Monmouth Park on October 27.

"We had a perfect trip," winning jockey Jamie Theriot said. "I never had to steady. I got him to relax and settle. We got through on the turn at the quarter pole and he ran phenomenal to run down [Cosmonaut] in the lane."

Proctor, who won the 1994 Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) with One Dreamer, has had only one other Breeders' Cup appearance, that coming in the 2004 Distaff when Indy Grove finished sixth in the Distaff.

By his own admission he is "not one of those guys to run just to run" in the Breeders' Cup, but the automatic entry in place of ten Breeders' Cup points appears to be one of those offers that can't be refused since it currently appears that Purim will run.

Recent Works

October 21 - Five furlongs breezing in :59.40 at Keeneland Race Course, all-weather track fast. Third best of 26 workouts at the distance.

October 15 - Four furlongs breezing in :52.00 at Keeneland Race Course, all-weather track fast. 36th best of 37 workouts at the distance.