Hard Aces Grinds Out Tokyo City Cup Victory
The 7-year-old son of Hard Spun has two wins in his last 17 starts and both have come on the dirt at 1 1/2 miles.
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Prospect Park Back to Winning Ways
Pam and Martin Wygod's Prospect Park struggled to put it together in six starts following his last victory in the La Jolla Handicap (G3T) in August of 2015, but found his way to the winner's circle again March 9 at Santa Anita Park.
Jack Milton's First Foal is a Colt
Crestwood Farm's grade I-winning miler Jack Milton got his first foal Jan. 30, when a colt bred by David Lavoie was born on a farm near Ocala, Fla.
The Week in Photos for 12/6/2016
Hollywood Derby, Matriarch, Japan Champions Cup, Bayakoa Handicap, Go for Wand Handicap, Valedictory, Display, Claiming Crown Jewel, Emerald, Tiara, Canterbury, Distaff Dash, Express, Glass Slipper, Iron Horse, Pennsylvania Nursery and more
Ocala Stud Sets 2017 Fees
J. Michael O'Farrell Jr.'s Ocala Stud has set 2017 stud fees for its expanded 13-stallion roster, led again by Canadian Horse of the Year Uncaptured and grade I winner The Big Beast, who will both stand for a fee of $6,000, stands and nurses.
Hunters Bay to Adena Springs North
Former Florida sire Hunters Bay will be introduced to Ontario breeders during an Adena Springs North open house being held Oct. 8 from noon to 3 p.m. EDT.
Signs Point Toward Positive OBS Sale
There are so many factors that can affect the outcome of a horse sale it is often difficult to predict a probable outcome. But all signs are pointing toward a positive Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s sale of 2-year-olds.
Seek Again to Shuttle to Argentina
Grade I winner Seek Again, who is standing his first season at stud at Stroud's Lane Farm in Reddick, Fla., will shuttle to Haras Carampangue in Argentina for the Southern Hemisphere season later this year.
First Reported Foals for Rookie Sensation
The first two reported foals by grade II winner Rookie Sensation were born at Openwood Farm in Caledon, Ontario this week.
Grade II Winner Gervinho to Legacy Ranch
Grade II winner Gervinho has been relocated to Legacy Ranch near Clements Calif., for the 2016 breeding season.
Third Straight Eclipse Award for Castellano
Javier Castellano was voted outstanding jockey after he exceeded his own previous single-season earnings record as his mounts in 2015 earned $28,120,767, surpassing his previous mark of $26,219,907 in 2013.
Stroud's Lane Farm Starts Florida Operation
Stroud's Lane Farm has launched a commercial stallion operation near Reddick, Fla., and will offer mare owners a trio of new stallions for the 2016 breeding season.
Jack Milton to Crestwood for 2016
Grade I-winning miler Jack Milton will enter stud at Pope McLean's Crestwood Farm in Kentucky for the 2016 season, where he will stand for a published fee of $6,500.
Chiropractor Closes for Hollywood Derby Upset
Jumping into stakes competition for the first time Nov. 28 at Del Mar, Chiropractor now boasts the label of grade I winner after a rallying score in the $300,000 Hollywood Derby (gr. IT).
Midnight Storm Returns to Form in Seabiscuit
After less-than-ideal runs in his last three graded stakes tries, Midnight Storm returned to form in standout fashion Nov. 27 at Del Mar, but he also showed a slightly different dimension.
Sharla Rae Takes on Males in Hollywood Derby
Doug O'Neill feels he's playing to Sharla Rae's strengths running in the Hollywood Derby (gr. IT) at Del Mar.
Alert Bay Ready for Seabiscuit 'Cap
Peter Redekop's Alert Bay will head down to Southern California from his Golden Gate Fields home base to seek his fourth straight victory Nov. 27 in the $250,000 Seabiscuit Handicap (gr. IIT) at Del Mar.
Judy the Beauty, Mott Horses Top Work Tab
Led by champion Judy the Beauty and two from the Bill Mott barn, the worktab at Keeneland the morning of Oct. 19 was quite active for Breeders' Cup World Championships hopefuls.
Jack Milton to be Offered at Fasig-Tipton
Top miler Jack Milton, currently the leading U.S. turf earner for his sire War Front, has been retired and will be offered as a stallion prospect at Fasig-Tipton's mixed sale in Lexington on Nov. 1.
That Handicapping Show: Shadwell Turf Mile
Tom LaMarra and Ellis Starr of Equibase discuss the Shadwell Turf Mile featuring Seek Again, Grand Arch, Grand Tito, and The Pizza Man. Sponsored by Equibase. Watch Video
That Handicapping Show: The Shadwell Turf Mile
Tom LaMarra and Ellis Starr of Equibase discuss the Shadwell Turf Mile featuring Seek Again, Grand Arch, Grand Tito, and The Pizza Man. Sponsored by Equibase. Download Equibase Past Performances for the Shadwell Turf Mile.
Grand Arch Pulls the Upset in Fourstardave
Jim and Susan Hill's Grand Arch roared past pacesetter King Kreesa entering the stretch and repelled the come-from-behind bid from Ironicus to win the $500,000 Fourstardave Handicap (gr. IIT) Aug. 15 at Saratoga Race Course.
Ironicus Seeks BC Bid in Fourstardave
Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey hopes the $500,000 Fourstardave (gr. IIT) will open the door to a Breeders' Cup bid for Ironicus, who will do battle with last year's Fourstardave winner Seek Again Aug. 15 at Saratoga.
Bal a Bali to Try Grade I in Shoemaker Mile
Just months after Bal a Bali beat a case of laminitis, the Brazilian Triple Crown winner's connections will continue to ask him for more in the $400,000 Shoemaker Mile (gr. IT) June 13 at Santa Anita Park.
Twilight Eclipse Seeks GI Double in Manhattan
West Point Thoroughbreds' Twilight Eclipse will look to make it a double June 6 in the $1 million Knob Creek Manhattan (gr. IT) at Belmont Park, coming off his first grade I win in the May 9 Man o' War Handicap (gr. IT).
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Admiral Kitten | Michael J. Maker |
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| Amen Kitten | Wesley A. Ward |
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| Dice Flavor | Patrick Gallagher |
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| Dry Summer | Robertino Diodoro |
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| Gervinho | Carla Gaines |
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| Infinite Magic | Robertino Diodoro |
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| Irish Surf | Dan L. Hendricks |
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| Jack Milton | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Rookie Sensation | John A. Shirreffs |
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| Seek Again | William I. Mott |
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Upcoming Stakes Entries
| Race | Track | Date |
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| Mount Elbert S. | ARP | |
| Norm Barron Queen City Oaks | BTP | |
| Wickerr S. | DMR | |
| San Clemente H. (G2T) | DMR | |
| Washington Oaks | EMD |
