#archarcharch

Good luck to Jon Court, who will be the oldest jockey ever to ride in the Kentucky Derby when he leaves the gate on Long Range Toddy tomorrow at the age of 58.

Here he is on Archarcharch in the post parade for the 2011 Kentucky Derby, where he finished 15th. 

March 18, 2008 - Still Alive Raced from 2010-2011 Thoroughbred Stallion - United States

His name was based off of his sire, Arch. Though it not known why it was multiplied by threes.

Archarcharch came in second in his two year old debut race, a MSW at Churchill Downs. He followed that up with his final start as a juvenile with a win in the  Sugar Bowl Stakes at Fair Grounds.

At three he finished fourth in the Smarty Jones Stakes, and then notching another win in the G3 Southwest Stakes. In March he finished third in the G2 Rebel Stakes behind The Factor and Caleb's Posse. Finally, he got his G1 win in the Arkansas Derby which sent him on his way to the Kentucky Derby.

Archarcharch finished the race in 15th place, but then was pulled up after the wire with a lateral condylar fracture in his front right leg. Thankfully the injury was not life threatening and screws were placed in his leg to help the fracture heal. His return to the track was uncertain, but he was finally announced as retired a few days later after the vet found more issues.

Archarcharch has healed from his injury and currently stands at stud at Spendthrift Farm for $7,500. His first crop are currently three year olds, and his top progeny so far are Joan of Arch, Tia Flor and Go No Go.

Sire: Arch Dam: Woodman's Dancer (by Woodman)

Breeder: Grapestock LLC Owners: Yagos, Robert and Loval Trainers:  William H. Fires

7 Races 3 wins 1 Places 1 Shows