DEL MAR, Del Mar, CA
| 1 | Mr. Commons | Margin: 1½ | TrueNicks: A+ | $67,260 |
2008 | Bay Colt | Artie Schiller - Joustabout, Apalachee
Sire: Artie Schiller , Bay, 2001. Lifetime: 159 yearlings sold, median $18,000.
Broodmare Sire: Apalachee, Bay, 1971. In 2009: 1.52 AEI.
Sale History:
Fasig-Tipton Kentucky 2009 Select Yearling Sale, $70,000.
| 2 | Burns | Margin: 1¼ | TrueNicks: A+ | $22,420 |
2008 | Bay Gelding | Unusual Heat - Little Hottie, Afternoon Deelites
Sire: Unusual Heat, Dark Bay or Brown, 1990. Raced 4 years. 16 starts, 6 wins, $142,605. Lifetime: 63 yearlings sold, median $20,000.
Broodmare Sire: Afternoon Deelites , Dark Bay or Brown, 1992.
| 3 | Extensive | Margin: ½ | TrueNicks: A++ | $13,452 |
2008 | Chestnut Gelding | Purge - Zambia, Theatrical (IRE)
Sire: Purge , Bay, 2001. Lifetime: 195 yearlings sold, median $10,000.
Broodmare Sire: Theatrical (IRE), Dark Bay or Brown, 1982. In 2009: 2.42 AEI.
Others: Robbie's War, $6,726; Akkadian, $2,242; Moment of Weakness (IRE); Fort Hastings (IRE); Macho Dorado; Temple's Door.
Scratched: Dr Green (IRE); Every Ego; Saddleranch; Anakin; Chosen Miracle.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Commons | Mike E. Smith | John A. Shirreffs |
| 2 | Burns | Patrick A. Valenzuela | Barry Abrams |
| 3 | Extensive | Garrett K. Gomez | Thomas F. Proctor |
| 4 | Robbie's War | Victor Espinoza | James M. Cassidy |
| 5 | Akkadian | Joseph Talamo | Julio C. Canani |
| 6 | Moment of Weakness (IRE) | David Romero Flores | James Lloyd |
| 7 | Fort Hastings (IRE) | Joel Rosario | Jerry Hollendorfer |
| 8 | Macho Dorado | Aaron T. Gryder | Vann Belvoir |
| 9 | Temple's Door | Chantal Sutherland | Carla Gaines |
| Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Mr. Commons | Mike E. Smith | $4.20 | $3.60 | $2.60 | ||||||
| 2 | Burns | Patrick A. Valenzuela | $8.00 | $4.80 | |||||||
| 8 | Extensive | Garrett K. Gomez | $3.60 | ||||||||
| EXOTIC PAYOFFS: | |||||||||||
| $2.00 Exacta (3-2) | $27.80 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Trifecta (3-2-8) | $143.20 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Superfecta (3-2-8-7) | $1,259.20 | ||||||||||
In search of firm turf, Wilkinson wound up in the Southern California barn of Jeff Mullins, who sent the 4-year-old colt out to spring a 44-1 shocker in the $150,000 American Handicap (gr. IIT) at Betfair Hollywood Park.
5 days ago
Mr. Commons returns from a layoff of nearly three months to face 10 opponents in the $150,000 American Handicap (gr. II) on the Betfair Hollywood Park turf May 26.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Former claimer Willyconker became a grade I winner when he outlasted odds-on choice Mr. Commons in a thrilling finish to the $300,000 Frank E. Kilroe Mile (gr. IT) at odds of 10-1 March 3 on the Santa Anita turf course.
Saturday, March 03, 2012
Mr. Commons, who has already captured a pair of grade II races at one mile on the turf during the Santa Anita meet, drew the rail as the likely favorite for the $300,000 Frank E. Kilroe Mile (gr. IT) March 3.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Mr. Commons took a big step on what his connections hope will be a special campaign when he rallied from off the pace to win the $150,000 Arcadia Stakes (gr. II) on turf Feb. 4, his second graded win of the Santa Anita meet.
Saturday, February 04, 2012
Eclipse champions Acclamation and Amazombie, as well as multiple stakes-winning mare Ultra Blend are the finalists for the 2011 California-bred Horse of the Year.
Friday, February 03, 2012
After registering his first graded stakes win with a powerful effort in the Sir Beaufort Stakes (gr. IIT) to open the meet, Mr. Commons is a clear standout in the $150,000 Arcadia Stakes (gr. IIT) Feb. 4 at Santa Anita.
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Under a heady ride from Mike Smith, Mr. Commons split horses in the stretch and drew off to a convincing 3 1/4-length victory in the $150,000 Sir Beaufort Stakes (gr. IIT) on the Dec. 26 opening day card at Santa Anita.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Ultimate Eagle, winner of the Hollywood Derby (gr. IT) in his most recent start, attempts to run his winning streak to five races when he takes on a strong field in the $150,000 Sir Beaufort Stakes (gr. IIT) at Santa Anita.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
He's got two solid contenders for the Breeders' Cup World Championships this year, but for trainer John Shirreffs things are a whole lot calmer than they were in 2010 when he shipped Zenyatta to Churchill Downs.
Wednesday, November 02, 2011Recent grade I winners Dubawi Heights and Amazombie completed the main preparations for their respective assignments in the 2011 Breeders' Cup World Championships with workouts at Santa Anita Oct. 29.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Always close to the leaders, Jeranimo got the jump on Mr. Commons and proved to be too much for the 4-5 favorite to handle, winning the $150,000 Oak Tree Mile (gr. IIT) in brisk fashion at Santa Anita Oct. 8.
Saturday, October 08, 2011
Shipping to Southern California for the first time, the well-traveled Banned outfought Midnight Interlude by a nose in a taut finish to the $250,000 Del Mar Derby (gr. IIT) on the turf Sept. 4.
Sunday, September 04, 2011
Shipping in from Arlington Park, Banned takes on some of the best turf runners in Southern California's 3-year-old division in the $250,000 Del Mar Derby (gr. IIT) Sept. 4.
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Caracortado, on the short end of the photo in a pair of grade I losses recently, came from behind to defeat Mr. Commons by a nose in a terrific finish to the $200,000 Del Mar Mile (gr. IIT) Aug. 27.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Without Shoemaker Mile (gr. IT) winner Courageous Cat to contend with, the $200,000 Del Mar Mile Handicap (gr. IIT) Aug. 27 became a much more competitive, though still compact, affair.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Haskell Invitational (gr. I) winner Coil, one of the probable favorites for the Aug. 27 Travers Stakes (gr. I), worked six furlongs Aug. 17 at Saratoga.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Jockey Patrick Valenzuela drove Burns through an opening at the rail past mid-stretch to capture the $150,000 La Jolla Handicap (gr. IIT), giving trainer Barry Abrams a special moment at Del Mar Aug. 13.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
The withdrawal of Mr. Commons left a big hole in the $150,000 La Jolla Handicap (gr. IIT), one that Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) winner Midnight Interlude will attempt to fill on the Del Mar turf Aug. 13.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
This week is devoted to Saratoga and Del Mar.
Steve Haskin revisits Blind Luck and Invisible Ink and other stories.
The largest crowd in Del Mar history of 46,588 turned out Wednesday, July 20, for the opening day card at the seaside oval in Southern California.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
A full field of 10 3-year-olds will clash in the $100,000 Oceanside Stakes July 20 as Del Mar opens for its 72nd season.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Switching to the turf and taking off blinkers proved the right moves for Midnight Interlude when he edged Surrey Star by a neck to win the $72,050 Tsunami Slew Stakes on the night of June 17 at Hollywood Park.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
After terrible performances in the first two legs of the Triple Crown, Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) winner Midnight Interlude has been entered in an overnight stakes on the grass during the night card at Hollywood Park June 17.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
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]