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Summer Bird

Summer Bird
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2006, Birdstone - Hong Kong Squall, by Summer Squall

Breeder: Dr. K.K. Jayaraman & Dr. V. Devi Jayaraman (Ky.)

Owner: Kalarikkal K. Jayaraman and Vilasini D. Jayaraman

Trainer: Tim Ice

Regular Rider: Kent Desormeaux

Race Record

AgeStarts1st (SW)2nd (sp)3rd (sp)Earnings 
35201$723,040

At 3: 1– Belmont S. (G1), 3– Arkansas Derby (G2)


Pedigree

Summer Bird
Birdstone
Hong Kong Squall
Grindstone
Dear Birdie
Summer Squall
Hong Kong Jade
Unbridled
Buzz My Bell
Storm Bird
Hush Dear
Storm Bird
Weekend Surprise
Alysheba
Ruby Slippers

Purchase Info

Summer Bird was bred by Dr. K. Jayaraman and Dr. Devi Jayarman and races for Dr. K. Jayarman and D. Vilasini.

Pedigree Highlights

Click on the highlighted sire name to go to the Thoroughbred Times Stallion Directory page for Birdstone.

Pedigree Inbreeding

Storm Bird 3S x 3D
Northern Dancer 4S x 4D x 5D
South Ocean 4S x 4D
New Providence 5S x 5D
Shining Sun 5S x 5D

Contender Status

In his most recent start, Summer Bird won the Belmont Stakes (G1) on June 6 at Belmont Park.

Recent Works

May 30: Five furlongs in 1:01.89 breezing at Belmont Park.
May 23: Seven furlongs in 1:26.47 breezing at Belmont Park.
May 15: Five furlongs in 1:02 breezing at Louisiana Downs.
April 24: Six furlongs in 1:15.80 breezing at Churchill Downs.
April 4: Five furlongs in 1:00.20 breezing at Oaklawn Park.
Five furlongs in 1:02.40 breezing at Oaklawn Park.

Future Plans

To be determined.

Experimental Weight

None
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