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CHARLES TOWN RACES & SLOTS, Charles Town, WV
| 1 | Duke of Mischief | Margin: 2¼ | TrueNicks: A++ | $576,000 |
2006 | Chestnut Horse | Graeme Hall - My Lady Amelia, Real Courage
Sire: Graeme Hall , Chestnut, 1997. Raced 4 years. 22 starts, 7 wins, $1,147,441. Lifetime: 118 yearlings sold, median $10,750.
Broodmare Sire: Real Courage, Chestnut, 1983.
Sale History:
Ocala Breeders' Sales Company 2006 Fall Mixed Sale, ($35,000).
| 2 | Game On Dude | Margin: head | TrueNicks: D | $192,000 |
2007 | Dark Bay or Brown Gelding | Awesome Again - Worldly Pleasure, Devil His Due
Sire: Awesome Again , Bay, 1994. Raced 2 years. 12 starts, 9 wins, $4,374,590. Lifetime: 289 yearlings sold, median $60,000.
Broodmare Sire: Devil His Due , Dark Bay or Brown, 1989.
Sale History:
Keeneland Association September 2008 Yearling Sale, ($210,000).
| 3 | Tizway | Margin: 1¾ | TrueNicks: C | $96,000 |
2005 | Dark Bay or Brown Horse | Tiznow - Bethany, Dayjur
Sire: Tiznow , Bay, 1997. Raced 2 years. 15 starts, 8 wins, $6,427,830. Lifetime: 384 yearlings sold, median $95,000.
Broodmare Sire: Dayjur, Dark Bay or Brown, 1987.
Sale History:
Keeneland Association 2006 September Yearling Sale, $140,000.
Others: Tackleberry, $48,000; Gone Astray, $28,800; Awesome Gem, $19,200; Inherit the Gold, $10,000; No Advantage, $10,000; Rule, $10,000; Acclamation, $10,000.
Scratched: Icabad Crane; Quindici Man; Schoolyard Dreams; Researcher.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke of Mischief | Joe Bravo | David Fawkes |
| 2 | Game On Dude | David Romero Flores | Bob Baffert |
| 3 | Tizway | Rajiv Maragh | H. James Bond |
| 4 | Tackleberry | Javier Santiago | Luis Olivares |
| 5 | Gone Astray | Alan Garcia | Claude R. McGaughey III |
| 6 | Awesome Gem | Travis L. Dunkelberger | Craig Dollase |
| 7 | Inherit the Gold | Eddie Castro | James Hooper |
| 8 | No Advantage | Manuel Chaves | Stephanie S. Beattie |
| 9 | Rule | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher |
| 10 | Acclamation | Christian Santiago Reyes | Donald Warren |
| Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Duke of Mischief | Joe Bravo | $11.40 | $6.20 | $4.20 | ||||||
| 10 | Game On Dude | David Romero Flores | $7.00 | $4.20 | |||||||
| 3 | Tizway | Rajiv Maragh | $4.00 | ||||||||
| EXOTIC PAYOFFS: | |||||||||||
| $2.00 Exacta (8-10) | $84.40 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Trifecta (8-10-3) | $460.40 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Superfecta (8-10-3-2) | $2,057.40 | ||||||||||
Game On Dude makes his first start since he was unplaced in the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) when he takes on Mervyn LeRoy Handicap (gr. II) winner Morning Line in the Californian Stakes (gr. II) June 2 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
YesterdayFavored Awesome Gem, making his 50th career start, was awarded victory in the $100,000 Berkeley Handicap (gr. III) when original winner Positive Response was disqualified at Golden Gate Fields May 28.
3 days ago
Awesome Gem, lifetime winner of more than $2.7 million, and San Francisco Mile (gr. IIIT) victor Hudson Landing head the field for the $100,000 Berkeley Handicap (gr. III) at Golden Gate Fields May 28.
5 days ago
Morning Line wanted no part of the starting gate at Betfair Hollywood Park, but once he finally acquiesced there was no catching the grade I winner in the $150,000 Mervyn Leroy Handicap (gr. II) May 5.
Saturday, May 05, 2012
Grade I winner Morning Line debuts for new trainer John Shirreffs in the $150,000 Mervyn LeRoy Handicap (gr. II) May 5 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
After a brief scare April 26, champion Acclamation was declared fit and ready by trainer Don Warren, who said the 6-year-old could run in the $150,000 Mervyn LeRoy Handicap (gr. II) at Betfair Hollywood Park May 5.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Beginning with the scratch of champion Acclamation, the Inglewood Handicap (gr. IIIT) went perfectly for Utopian, who got up in the final couple of strides to win by a head April 27 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Acclamation, the champion older male of 2011, has had his scheduled comeback at Betfair Hollywood Park April 27 delayed.
Friday, April 27, 2012
The return of Acclamation, the champion older male of 2011, highlights the first Friday night program of the Betfair Hollywood Park spring/summer season April 27.
Sunday, April 22, 2012Grade II winner Magical Feeling, a winner of more than half of her starts, added another victory to her record by taking the $200,000 Sugar Maple Stakes for fillies and mares at Charles Town Races April 14.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Last-minute entry Caixa Eletronica made good on his trip from New York to win the $1 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II) at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races the evening of April 14.
Saturday, April 14, 2012Nine-year-old Awesome Gem got his 2012 campaign underway with a handy allowance victory at Golden Gate Fields April 12.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Patrick Valenzuela has announced his latest comeback through agent Tom Knust, that he plans to return to race riding at Betfair Hollywood Park April 26.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
One year after registering his most lucrative victory, Duke of Mischief returns to Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races to defend his title in West Virginia's $1 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II) April 14.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
It appears the $1 million Charles Town Classic, which ended up being a key race in the older horse division last year, will attract a full field of 10 for its fourth running April 14 at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.
Friday, April 06, 2012
Lenny and Steve discuss A.P. Indy, Dubai, and counter-attack the New York Times.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races April 2 reported a record monthly all-sources pari-mutuel handle of $29,426,572 in March, while sister track Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course also reported wagering gains.
Monday, April 02, 2012
Game On Dude co-owner handled the media with ease while trainer Bob Baffert was hospitalized. Now that Baffert has been released, Schiappa is confident Game On Dude is ready for a strong showing in the Dubai World Cup.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Trainer Bob Baffert was released from a Dubai Hospital March 29, three days after suffering a heart attack following his arrival in the United Arab Emirates to manage his horses for the World Cup.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Dick Powell gives his selections for the Dubai World Cup program March 31 at Meydan Racecourse, including the Sheema Classic, Duty Free, Golden Shaheen, Al Quoz Sprint, and of course, the $10 million main event.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Chantal Sutherland is the jockey of Game on Dude in the Dubai World Cup.
A full field of 14 will go to the post in the $10 million Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (UAE-I) at Meydan Racecourse March 31.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Game On Dude worked four furlongs in :48 2/5 at Meydan March 26 in preparation for a start in the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) March 31 at the Dubai racecourse.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Chantal Sutherland knows all about the historical barriers she will shatter when Bob Baffert gives her a leg up on Game On Dude in the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I).
Thursday, March 22, 2012
America's contenders for the $27 million Dubai World Cup program, including champion Royal Delta and multiple grade I winner Game On Dude, have landed safely in Dubai and are in good health after the long flight from Florida.
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Every several years, whenever a horse is attempting to sweep the Triple Crown, Billy Turner is summoned by the media to offer his take on the horse, the obstacles that stand in his way, and to reminisce about the great Seattle Slew, who under Turner’s guidance and expertise became racing’s only undefeated Triple Crown winner. [More]
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