Bob Black Jack

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

Last updated June 04, 2019

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