[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by lemoncrush

Seeing high-priced yearlings end up in Maiden claiming races is nothing new, but the amount entered in 30,000 MD claimer at Churchill on Saturday is crazy. Especially when nearly all are only 3 year old colts. Talk about a waste of money.

Fifth Avenue South – Friends Lake colt was a 200K purchase from Fasig Tipton July 2008 KY sale. $837 in career earnings.
Part’n Parcel – Mineshaft gelding was a100K purchase from Keenland Sept. 2008 sale. $5,476 in career earnings.
Deus Ex Machina - Storm Cat homebred from Philips Racing. $400 in career earnings.
Bandon Dunes – Mr. Greeley gelding was a 200K purchase from Keenland Sept.2008 sale. $7,719 in career earnings.
Buzz Town – Speightstown colt was a 130K purchase from Fasig Tipton August 2008 sale. $1,957 in career earnings.
Irish Emperor – Empire Maker colt was a 625K purchase from Keenland Sept. 2008 sale. $11,687 in career earnings.
Dutyhonorcountry – Unbridled Song's colt was a 450K purchase from Keenland Sept. 2008 sale. This race will be his debut.
River Oaks – Distorted Humor colt was a 475K purchase from Keenland Sept. 2008 sale. $1,381 in career earnings.

River Oaks is out of one of the truly great fillies/mares of the last twenty years, Lakeway.