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Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Steve Asmussen breaks own record for wins with No. 556

Steve Asmussen
Trainer Steve Asmussen eclipsed his own record for most North American victories in a season when Prophesy rallied from off the pace to win the opening race on Sunday at Remington Park.

Prophesy’s victory gave Asmussen his 556th win of the year. He set the previous record in 2004 when he amassed 555 victories.

Asmussen trains more than 200 horses, and has stables at tracks around the country, including Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, New York and Texas. He trains claimers as well as Grade 1 stake horses.

"The success we've had with the Curlins and the Pyros has been fantastic," Asmussen said. "But we came from a small, midwestern track, and I like to think that we remember where we came from."

Asked about reaching 600 wins before the end of 2008 horse racing season, he said "Churchill closes this week and Woodbine and Remington are right behind them, so there aren't a lot of opportunities. Five-ninety, maybe."

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