Chocolate Martini running Coaching Club American Oaks for new owner
In anticipation of Saratoga’s opening weekend and the Grade 1 Coaching Club American Oaks, the connections of Chocolate Martini have announced the launch of a new racing syndicate, Nine Thirty Racing. Chocolate Martini, owned by Double Doors Racing and Nine Thirty Racing will debut the Nine Thirty Racing silks when breaking from the 1 post on Sunday with Irad Ortiz in the irons. Double Doors members Amanda DaBruzzo and David Walker will manage the new syndicate. “David and I started Nine Thirty Racing to introduce our family, friends and colleagues to this great sport,” DaBruzzo said. “We enjoy nothing more than sharing the anticipation of saddling in the paddock and the joy of the winner’s circle with those who have spent a day or weekend with us at the racetrack. Nine Thirty Racing was inspired by these friends, many of whom are developing a love for these magnificent animals and who wanted to share the ownership experience with us.”
In addition to Chocolate Martini, Nine Thirty Racing currently manages three other horses, including Shareholder Value, All About Ashley and Hogans Holiday. All About Ashley and Hogans Holiday are pointing toward races to be held during Saratoga’s second weekend. Tom Amoss will condition all horses in the Nine Thirty Racing stable as well as claiming and sourcing horses for private purchase for the syndicate. “Since joining Tom and his team in October, 2016, we’ve had a lot of fun and success at the track,” Walker said. “We hope to keep our roll going this fall and into next year with Nine Thirty Racing. We plan to celebrate each success and are looking forward to making new memories with our co-owners.”
Double Doors Racing and Nine Thirty Racing will continue their relationship with the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP), which launched during Chocolate Martini’s Kentucky Oaks campaign, by donating 1 percent of all purse earnings through 2019 to RRP in support of thoroughbred aftercare.
For more information visit Nine Thirty Racing’s Facebook or contact Amanda DaBruzzo at NineThirtyRacing@gmail.com.