Awesome Gem
A late bloomer like many of Awesome Again's progeny, Awesome Gem didn’t debut until his three-year-old season. However, over the past five years he become one of the most endearing horses in the country.
In 2010, he captured his first Grade One win in the Hollywood Gold Cup (G1) before embarking upon an ultra successful eight-year-old campaign in 2011. The gutsy veteran won both the Lone Star Park Handicap and Longacres Mile. He was second in the Grade One Goodwood and Cornhusker Handicap. Heading into 2012, his bankroll stands at $2,738,270.
Awesome Gem is resting on the farm after a minor hind end injury was detected after the Goodwood. WPT fully intends to bring Gem as a nine-year-old. He loves what he does and is as tough as they come.
Below is a TVG feature done on Awesome Gem before the 2011 Longacres Mile:
Terry Finley on Awesome Gem:
“Awesome Gem is a horse of a lifetime. Every time he goes out there he gives it his all. We apprecaite all the support from his Partners and fans over the past few years. We expect him to come back completely sound in 2012. All of us at WPT couldn’t be prouder of what he’s accomplished.”
Trainer Craig Dollase on Awesome Gem:
“Awesome Gem is as close to my heart as they come. He’s such a cool horse to be around, and a warrior on the racetrack. He’s versatile, smart, and sound. What more could you want in a horse? He’s got no idea he’s the oldest one out there in many of his races, and really loves what he does.”
- Race record: 47 starts 9-15-5
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Earnings of over $2.7 million
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Notable wins: 2010 Hollywood Gold Cup (G1), 2009 Hawthorne Gold Cup (G2), 2007 San Fernando Stakes (G2), 2011 Longacres Mile (G3), and 2011 Lone Star Park Handicap (G3)
Second: 2011 Goodwood (G1), 2009 Eddie Reed (G1), 2007 Goodwood (G1), 2007 Pacific Classic (G1), 2011 Cornhusker Handicap (G3), 2010 Lone Star Park Handicap (G3), 2010 Charles Town Classic
Third: 2007 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1), 2010 New Orleans Handicap (G2)
