Jerry Crawford

Donegal Momentum wins his first start on the grass and Gate to Wire wins his debut at Saratoga Race Course.

Donegal Momentum Replay

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Bet down from a 9-2 morning line into a 'they-knew' 7-5 at the off, Donegal Racing's Donegal Momentum (c, 3, Uncle Mo–Moon Dash, by Malibu Moon) never truly looked like losing his racetrack debut Thursday afternoon, kicking on full of run into the final furlong and a half to score by 8 1/4 lengths to become the latest 'TDN Rising Star' for his exceptional Coolmore-based stallion.

Albaugh Family Stables and Donegal Racing's Awesome Road vied for the early command through swift opening fractions before outdueling a stubborn rival down the lane. He surged to the wire a convincing 2 3/4-length winner in a sharp 1:10.80 for the six furlongs. Trained by Brad Cox, the Quality Road colt earned one of the highest Equibase Speed Figures of any 2-year-old to win over the weekend with a 93.

Donegal Racing claimed their first ever victory in Ireland on June 5th. Stable member, Hotrocket, won a seven furlong handicap at Gowran Park Racecourse. The result wasn't in doubt as the 9/4 favourite readily moved two and a half lengths clear by the winning post. This was a longtime goal of the partnership to expand into Ireland and we are excited for Hotrocket to make his next start at either Ascot or Curragh. 

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Puca, a former roster member for Donegal Racing, is the dam of 2023 Kentucky Derby winner, Mage. She ran 17 times for our partnership, including the Kentucky Oaks. 

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Dear Partners and Friends, Below please find a full stable update (4/25/2023). BRAD COX TRAINEES DONEGAL ARROW: We thought this colt had Derby trail potential but then he aggravated a tendon sheath. He is in 30 day turnout. DONEGAL DANNY: Will begin his new career as a jumper for Donegal...

The now 9-year-old and newly gelded son of Arch began his career as a 3-year-old and went on to stack up six wins in graded stakes company, along with over $3 million in earnings for trainer Brad Cox and owners Donegal Racing and Joseph Bulger. He retired in October of 2022 with a record of 9-9-2 from 39 starts.

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Mo Donegal retires with four wins from seven starts and $1,511,800 in earnings.

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2yo Donegal Surges (Candy Ride) takes a MSW at Saratoga on August 11th, 2022. The first runner for Derby Dreams XV. 

Change of tactics pays off in G2 mile turf stakes for 3-year-olds at Saratoga.

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