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Hold Me Back

Hold Me Back
Pat Lang photo

2006, Giant's Causeway - Restraint, by Unbridled's Song

Breeder: Haras Santa Maria de Araras and WinStar Farm (Ky.)

Owner: WinStar Farm

Trainer: Bill Mott

Regular Rider: Kent Desormeaux

Race Record

AgeStarts1st (SW)2nd (sp)3rd (sp)Earnings 
23200$55,274
33110$432,000

At 3: 1– Lane's End S. (G2), 2– Toyota Blue Grass S. (G1)


Pedigree

Hold Me Back
Giant's Causeway
Restraint
Storm Cat
Mariah's Storm
Unbridled's Song
Avowal
Storm Bird
Terlingua
Rahy
Immense
Unbridled
Trolley Song
L'Enjoleur
Well in Hand

Purchase Info

Private purchase.

Pedigree Highlights

Click on the highlighted sire name to go to the Thoroughbred Times Stallion Directory page for Giant's Causeway.

Pedigree Inbreeding

Northern Dancer 4S x 5D
Bold Ruler 5S x 4D

Contender Status

In his most recent start, Hold Me Back finished 12th in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

Recent Works

April 26: Five furlongs in 1:01.60 breezing at Churchill Downs.
April 5: Five furlongs in 1:00.40 breezing at Keeneland Race Course.
March 15: Five furlongs in 1:02.20 breezing at Payson Park.
March 8: Five furlongs in 1:04.00 breezing at Payson Park.

Future Plans

To be determined.

Experimental Weight

None
The Thoroughbred Times - Road to the Triple Crown