Eurosilver

"Buckram Oak Farm" on back

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Eurosilver

Dk. Bay/Brown Colt by Unbridled’s Song-Russian Tango by Nijinsky
Owner: Buckram Oak Farm
Trainer: Carl Nafzger

At 2
WON Breeders’ Futurity G2

At 3
2nd Swale G3
2nd Perryville

Last Start: Clark H (G2), November 26, 2004
Next Start: Undetermined
Horsehat.com Fast Fact: Eurosilver’s sire, Unbridled’s Song was the post-time favorite for the 1996 Kentucky Derby won by Grindstone.

Last October at Keeneland, Eurosilver made a lasting impression. Spotting the field position (breaking from post 10) and experience (making only his third career start), Eurosilver proved to be much the best in the G2 Breeders’ Futurity. Jockey Javier Castellano masterfully angled Eurosilver over to the inside soon after the start, saving valuable ground going into the first turn. As Cooperation and Distressed dueled through fast fractions down the backstretch, Castellano positioned Eurosilver in the middle of the eleven horse field. By the time they reached the far turn it was Value Plus who had taken over the lead with Eurosilver some five lengths behind. But in a matter of strides, Eurosilver turned that deficit into two length advantage. He swept by Value Plus with great ease and simply rolled through the stretch, winning by a final margin of 4 3/4 lengths. The multiple stakes winners Limehouse and The Cliff’s Edge were also left in his wake.

That singular performance was enough to make Eurosilver one of the favorites for the 2004 Kentucky Derby. A mysterious neck infection would, however, dashed dreams of roses for Eurosilver and his connections.

After missing several months, Eurosilver is now back in action for new trainer Carl Nafzger. In his return to the races, he finished second to the unbeaten Commentator in the Perryville Stakes at Keeneland.