

The crime rocked the local community and devastated the Chapmans. Authorities believe the incident occurred after Camac confronted Russell about cashing stolen checks.) (Russell pled guilty to aggravated manslaughter in 2004 and is currently serving a 28 year sentence. Just a couple of days later police arrested and charged Maryann Camac’s son from a previously marriage, Wade Russell, with the murders. Camac and his wife, Maryann, were sprawled out on the deck of their home, lifeless and in pools of their own blood.

Just a few months after the birth of Smarty Jones, Camac would was murdered in his own home.Ī worker at Camac’s Salem County, NJ farm made the gruesome discovery on the morning of December 6, 2001. He’d saddled over 1,800 winners in his nearly 40 year career at the track, and had a knack for finding value.Ĭamac, however, would never see Smarty Jones race. Though far from a well heeled celebrity, Camac was a familiar face on the Mid-Atlantic racing circuit. The Chapmans and Camac were fairly optimistic about this chestnut colt’s future.Ĭamac was more than an industry adviser to the Chapmans, he was a trusted friend. Pam Chapman named him Smarty Jones, the nickname of her similarly headstrong mother. Placing in the Lively Shively is a solid form guide for the Smarty Jones Stakes and there is enough betting support to suggest he can run a race.From the get-go, the young colt displayed a precocious, strong-willed nature. He won on debut at Churchill Downs before finishing third behind Tejano Twist in two subsequent runs at Keeneland and Churchill Downs. The son of Maclean’s Music hails from the powerful Steven Asmussen stable, so he has a good team behind him. We wouldn’t leave Cool Papa G out of calculations at generous odds. When placing betting online exotic wagers, including Cairama, who could drift out to double-figure odds come post time. His maiden effort to score at Belmont is a good betting guide and he could turn the tables on Kavod at better odds. It was only his third career start, so there is plenty of improvement to come.

He has been respected in betting markets at +500, so he could be worth having on your Smarty Jones Stakes ticket.Īlso favored at each-way odds is Cairama, who finished third behind Kavod in the Advent. The son of Lea took on tough company prior to that when finishing sixth behind Kentucky Derby fancy Jack Christopher in the Grade I Champagne Stakes.Ĭonnections clearly think highly of Kavod and he’s an interesting runner in this field. He won at Churchill Downs before taking out the Advent Stakes at Oaklawn Park. You could make a case that trainer Chris Hartman has run him into the ground, but his recent form is best.

It’s unusual for a juvenile to have nine starts in a calendar year, but that’s what Kavod achieved from April to December. Having four runs under his belt helps and he should be the biggest test to Home Brew. The son of Race Day started his career with an unassuming fourth at Colonial Downs, but he was quick to improve with consecutive wins at Keeneland and Churchill Downs. He’s just ahead of Barber Road, who is another smart colt. The sportsbook has the son of Street Sense on the first line of betting at +300, which is a fair price for a nice type in the making. He has a rating of 119, and although he’s not favored in Kentucky Derby betting markets, he has supporters for this race. Not perturbed by the placing, Home Brew got back on track with a win at Oaklawn Park, and having experience on the track helps in the Smarty Jones Stakes. He won on debut at Laurel Park before finishing second at Churchill Downs behind Blue Kentucky. Smarty Jones Stakes Is a Kentucky Derby Prep Right Recipe for Home Brewīrad Cox lines up the 3-year-old colt who already has two wins on the board.
