Damon and Christine Dilodovico’s “once in a lifetime horse,” Immortal Eyes, spent four months in another barn. Now he’s back — and everyone’s smiling.
Immortal Eyes, sold after the passing of owner Bobby Abbo, is scheduled to make his first start since in Wednesday’s Hockessin Stakes at Delaware Park.
Bobby Abbo, whose tiny racing stable enjoyed outsized success, most recently with veteran sprinter Immortal Eyes, passed away on Sunday.
A maiden until four and nearly sold early last year, Immortal Eyes has become an ageless wonder. He’ll kick off his 2014 season Thursday at Charles Town.
Victorious races are hard to come by. This week’s Midweek Movie takes us on the journey with one owner.
The De Francis Dash and Laurel Futurity were once among the nation’s most important races. That’s no longer the case — but you wouldn’t know that from the winners’ reactions on Saturday.
Immortal Eyes zipped to the early lead and never looked back in yesterday’s De Francis Dash, winning the big race after having finished in the triple in two prior tries.