Bona Venture Stables Racing 2 on Sunday

January 22nd, 2010

Pink Freud faces NY maidens in the 6th race at the Big A on Sunday. He should be much tigher for this run, a 6 furlong sprint.
Cowboyonthewarpath will enter the starting gate for the first time on Sunday in Tampa Bay Downs’ 6th race. He may need a race or two before we see his best.

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Prince Dubai races at Aqueduct on Friday, Jan. 8

January 4th, 2010

Prince Dubai will test mixed company in a starters allowance for the final time this winter in an allowance/optional claiming event at 1 mile, 70 yards at Aqueduct on Friday, Jan. 8th.  He will face 6 others in the 3rd race.  Post time is 1:26 p.m.

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It’s the Big Cat to run Saturday

December 9th, 2009

It’s the Big Cat will make his third career start in the 6th race at Aqueduct on Saturday, Dec. 12th. The race is a NY bred maiden at 1 1/16 miles. He should be very tough following his impressive 2nd place finish a few weeks ago.

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Prince Dubai runs at Aqueduct on Thursday

November 22nd, 2009

Prince Dubai will test Aqueduct’s turf course at 1 1/16 mile on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26h.  The race (7) is set to go to the post at 2:14 p.m.   Prince Dubai should be extremely fit for the run, likely his last on the grass until next spring.  He was in prime striking position last month in the $150,000 Mohawk Stakes until he was knocked wide and out of contention at the top of the stretch.

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It’s the Big Cat to run Wednesday at Aqueduct

November 22nd, 2009

It’s the Big Cat, named after St. Bonaventure University’s basketball legend – Bob Lanier, returns to the turf in a maiden run at Aqueduct on Wednesday.  The race set for 1 mile will go to the post at 2:48 p.m.  He is in race 6.

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Get Your Official BVS Winter Wear Today!

November 19th, 2009

Looking for a great gift idea for the holidays? Check out the latest Bona Venture Stables Store catalog and get your winter wear today!

Click Here: Bona Venture Fall / Winter Store Catalog

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Stable Updates

November 11th, 2009

Prince Dubai wokred 4 furlongs in 49.5 seconds; It’s the Big Cat cruised 5 furlongs in 1.03.1, and Pink Freud breezed 4 furlongs in 51 seconds over Belmont’s training track in early November.

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Prince Dubai to run in $150,000 Mohawk Stakes

October 23rd, 2009

Prince Dubai will take on the best in New York on Sunday at Belmont Stakes in the $150,000 Mohawk Stakes on the turf.  He is a long shot, but he is training well, loves the grass and we expect him to run well.

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Prince Dubai charges to win at Saratoga!

August 25th, 2009

Prince Dubai tracked the early pace setter, took command at the top of the stretch and fought on stubbornly to win a NY bred turf allowance race at Saratoga on Aug. 15. He has truly come into his own on the turf after only 4 starts. To watch the video of this winning race, click here.

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It’s the Big Cat runs 6th

August 7th, 2009

It’s the Big Cat finished 6th in his debut at Saratoga on Aug. 6th.  He ran well considering the winner ran away from the field.  He broke in the air, needed to be steadied in the stretch run.  He will learn a lot from this first experience and we expect him to move forward when we bring him back long on the turf in the second half of the meet.

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