Bob Black Jack Explained

Horsename:Bob Black Jack
Sire:Stormy Jack
Grandsire:Bertrando
Dam:Molly's Prospector
Damsire:Native Prospector
Sex:Stallion
Foaled:2005
Country:United States
Color:Bay
Breeder:Gary Howard, Marlene Howard and Bruce Dunmore
Owner:Jeff Harmon & Tim Kasparoff
Trainer:James Kasparoff
Record:11: 5-2-1
Earnings:US$684,925
Race:California Breeders' Champion Stakes (2007)
Sunshine Millions Dash (2008)
Malibu Stakes (2008)
San Carlos Handicap (2010)

Bob Black Jack is a California-bred colt by Stormy Jack (a son of Bertrando), out of the mare Molly's Prospector. He holds the Santa Anita Racetrack track records for 6 and 7 furlongs. His earnings amount to over 300 times his sale price of $4,500.

Bob Black Jack was the pace setter in the 2008 Kentucky Derby and finished second in the Santa Anita Derby behind Colonel John.

In the Grade I Malibu Stakes, he surpassed the record time set by Spectacular Bid in 1980.

After a 14-month layoff, the lightly raced Bob Black Jack came back to wire the field in the San Carlos Handicap by 2 and 1/2 lengths over the favored 2009 Breeders' Cup Sprint winner, Dancing in Silks.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Shinar. Jack. February 20, 2010. Bob Black Jack Aces San Carlos Return. The Blood-Horse. July 27, 2018.