Bob Black Jack Update

By Bloodhorse.com
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Apr. 26, 2008) -- Things are looking better these days for Bob Black Jack, the California-bred "bubble" horse owned by Tim Kasparoff and Jeff Harmon, so much so in fact that the son of the Bertrando sire Stormy Jack was on an airplane at 4:30 Saturday morning jetting east with a run in the Kentucky Derby in mind.

The California-bred was accompanied by Kasparoff and his brother James, who also trains the colt, and the three of them were scheduled to arrive at Churchill Downs at 1 p.m and head toward Barn 45.

Bob Black Jack is currently No. 21 on the earnings’ list that qualifies horses for the Run for the Roses. But with at least one and possibly two defections now likely from the top 20, the $4,500 yearling is looking like they’ll save a spot in the starting gate for him.

In his most recent outing, Bob Black Jack finished second to Colonel John in the Santa Anita Derby under veteran Richard Migliore. "The Mig" has the call back for the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby.

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