Lubash Looks Like a Million in Tropical Turf
Lubash became a millionaire after taking the $100,000 Tropical Turf Handicap (gr. IIIT) from Gulfstream Park West by a half-length over Reporting Star on turf rated good Nov. 22.
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Grade I Winner Lochte Targets Tropical Turf
In what will be his 12th start of the season, grade I winner Lochte will try to nail down his third stakes win of 2014 when he faces an expected eight rivals in the Tropical Turf Handicap (gr. IIIT) Nov. 22.
Gulfstream at Calder Meet to Offer 23 Stakes
Gulfstream Park announced Aug. 13 it will run 23 stakes races, including 12 on turf, worth a total of $1.775 million during this year's first fall turf festival, a 40-day boutique meet at Calder Casino & Race Course.
Horse Owners File Lawsuits Against Wickliffe
Owners of three Thoroughbreds hospitalized after receiving a compounded drug from Wickliffe Veterinary Pharmacy allege the Lexington company was negligent.
Nicklaus Way Seeks Graded Win in Tampa Bay
Fresh off a victory over the Tampa Bay Downs turf course, Nicklaus Way goes in search of his first graded stakes win for trainer Ian Wilkes Feb. 1 in the $150,000 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Stakes (gr. IIIT).
McKnight Stakes Regains Grade III Status
Following a review, the American Graded Stakes Committee has decided to reinstate the grade III status of the W. L. McKnight Stakes, contested at Calder Casino & Race Course Dec. 28.
Twilight Eclipse Gallops to McKnight Repeat
Turf or dirt, it made little difference to odds-on favorite Twilight Eclipse, who rolled to a front-running repeat victory in the $125,000 W. L. McKnight Handicap Dec. 28 at Calder Casino & Race Course.
Speaking of Which Makes Grade at Calder
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With last year's winner and stablemate Philly Ace scratched, Speaking of Which made the most of an opportunity to shine for trainer Christophe Clement in the Tropical Turf Handicap (gr. III) Dec. 7 at Calder Race Course.
Bad Debt, Philly Ace Tropical Turf Topweights
Millions Turf Preview Stakes winner Bad Debt shares co-highweight assignment with Philly Ace in the $100,000 Tropical Turf Handicap (gr. IIIT) Dec. 7 at Calder, a race Philly Ace won in 2012 in his last start.
World Traveler, Grade III Winner Hoofit Dies
Hoofit, a New Zealand-bred horse who won a grade III stakes at Keeneland Race Course in 2011, died Oct. 14 as a result of a leg infection, according to trainer Graham Motion.
Phoenix Attracts Overflow Field of 14
An overflow field of 14, highlighted by undefeated Keeneland contender Winning Cause, plus previous Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix (gr. III) victors Sum of the Parts and Hoofit, are entered in this year's edition of the race.
Hogy Stays Hot With Presque Isle Mile Victory
Favored Hogy captured the $250,000 Presque Isle Mile Sept. 8 with a late burst, winning for the third time in his past four starts.
Alpha Bettor, Hogy Top Presque Isle Mile
Alpha Bettor and Hogy top an oversubscribed edition of the $250,000 Presque Isle Mile Sept. 8 at Presque Isle Downs, both sharing highweight assignments of 124 pounds.
Favored Summer Front Takes Cliff Hanger
Waterford Stable's even money favorite Summer Front brought home a third grade III victory with his win in the 35th edition $100,000 Cliff Hanger Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Monmouth Park Aug. 25.
Summer Front Returns in Cliff Hanger Stakes
Miami Mile (gr. IIIT) winner Summer Front takes on Howe Great and Hudson Steele, the 2-3 finishers in the Oceanport Stakes (gr. IIIT), in the $100,000 Cliff Hanger Stakes (gr. IIIT) Aug. 25 at Monmouth Park.
Change of Command Sets Monmouth Course Record
Morris Stable's Change of Command set a new course record for a mile on turf at Monmouth Park on July 5 when he wore down Sleepless Knight for a neck victory in the $75,000 Elkwood Stakes.
Summer Front Rallies to Capture Miami Mile
Summer Front used his usual come-from-behind tactics as he charged down the stretch on the outside and prevailed over front-runner El Commodore in the April 20 Miami Mile Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Calder Casino & Race Course.
Summer Front Facing Full Field in Miami Mile
Summer Front, third in last year's Jamaica Handicap and Secretariat Stakes (both gr. IT), makes his second start of 2013 in the $100,000 Miami Mile Handicap (gr. IIIT) April 20 at Calder Casino & Race Course.
So Many Ways Wins Two PA Championships
The Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association has named its champions and leaders for 2012.
Swift Warrior Hits Target in Tampa Bay Stakes
Surging in the final yards, Swift Warrior prevailed in a tight four-horse finish to the $150,000 Tampa Bay Stakes for his second grade III victory in a row Feb. 16 on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs.
Old-Timers Flat Out, Pool Play Clash in Donn
Grade I winners, at ages 8 and 9, respectively, face talented field at Gulfstream.
Dominus Returns to Turf in Ft. Lauderdale
Seeking redemption from a lackluster dirt effort last time out, Dominus returns to the lawn in the $150,000 Ft. Lauderdale Stakes (gr. IIT) Jan. 12 at Gulfstream Park.
Comebacking Citrus Kid Holds Off El Padrino
Citrus Kid, making his first start since September of 2011, held off 3-year-old El Padrino in a comeback race for both Dec. 19 at Gulfstream Park.
Harlan's Holiday Stakes Attracts Top Runners
The $100,000 Harlan's Holiday Stakes may be ungraded, but the Dec. 16 renewal at Gulfstream Park still drew a strong collection of top contenders.
Philly Ace Closes Best in Tropical Turf 'Cap
Philly Ace closed with a good kick in the $100,000 Tropical Turf Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Calder Race Course & Casino, running down 9-5 favorite Hollinger to record his first graded stakes score Nov. 30.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Alley Oop Oop | Stanley I. Gold |
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| Citrus Kid | John P. Terranova, II |
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| Dannhauser | Kathleen O'Connell |
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| Empire Builder | Jose Garoffalo |
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| Good Better Best | Roger L. Attfield |
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| Hollinger | Roger L. Attfield |
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| Hoofit (NZ) | H. Graham Motion |
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| Mr. Irons | Francis Abbott, III |
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| Philly Ace | Angel A. Penna, Jr. |
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| Scorcher | Carl O'Callaghan |
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| Sleepless Knight | Kelly J. Breen |
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