DEL MAR, Del Mar, CA
| 1 | Acclamation | Margin: head | TrueNicks: D | $600,000 |
2006 | Bay Horse | Unusual Heat - Winning in Style, Silveyville
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: Silveyville, Dark Bay or Brown, 1978.
| 2 | Twirling Candy | Margin: 4 | TrueNicks: B+ | $200,000 |
2007 | Dark Bay or Brown Colt | Candy Ride (ARG) - House of Danzing, Chester House
Sire: Candy Ride (ARG) , Bay, 1999. Raced 2 years. 6 starts, 6 wins, $749,149. Lifetime: 200 yearlings sold, median $31,500.
Broodmare Sire: Chester House, Dark Bay or Brown, 1995.
| 3 | Stately Victor | Margin: nose | TrueNicks: A+ | $120,000 |
2007 | Bay Horse | Ghostzapper - Collect the Cash, Dynaformer
Sire: Ghostzapper , Bay, 2000. Lifetime: 147 yearlings sold, median $45,000.
Broodmare Sire: Dynaformer , Dark Bay or Brown, 1985.
Sale History:
Adena Springs March 2009 Two-Year-Olds in Training, $250,000.
Keeneland Association September 2008 Yearling Sale, ($110,000).
Others: Game On Dude, $60,000; Quindici Man, $20,000; Tres Borrachos; Don Cavallo; Jeranimo; Setsuko.
Scratched: Bourbon Bay; Great Warrior (BRZ).
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acclamation | Patrick A. Valenzuela | Donald Warren |
| 2 | Twirling Candy | Joel Rosario | John W. Sadler |
| 3 | Stately Victor | Mike E. Smith | Michael J. Maker |
| 4 | Game On Dude | Chantal Sutherland | Bob Baffert |
| 5 | Quindici Man | Martin Garcia | Craig Anthony Lewis |
| 6 | Tres Borrachos | Rafael Bejarano | Martin F. Jones |
| 7 | Don Cavallo | Luis Contreras | Roger L. Attfield |
| 8 | Jeranimo | Martin A. Pedroza | Michael Pender |
| 9 | Setsuko | Victor Espinoza | Richard E. Mandella |
| Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Acclamation | Patrick A. Valenzuela | $10.80 | $5.40 | $5.00 | ||||||
| 10 | Twirling Candy | Joel Rosario | $4.00 | $3.40 | |||||||
| 3 | Stately Victor | Mike E. Smith | $7.00 | ||||||||
| EXOTIC PAYOFFS: | |||||||||||
| $2.00 Exacta (5-10) | $21.10 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Trifecta (5-10-3) | $378.20 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Superfecta (5-10-3-9) | $1,392.10 | ||||||||||
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.
Yesterday
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
Hudson Landing came from off the pace to post an upset in the $150,000 San Francisco Mile (gr. IIIT) April 28, winning his third in a row at Golden Gate Fields since being claimed for $50,000 in February.
Saturday, April 28, 2012Trainer and Mike Maker and Thoroughbred owner Harvey Diamond have been down the Derby trail together...but this time they mean it.
Saturday, April 28, 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
Multiple grade II winner Jeranimo stands out in a field of 11 drawn for the $150,000 San Francisco Mile (gr. IIIT) April 28 at Golden Gate Fields.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The longest race at Santa Anita Park, the closing day San Juan Capistrano Handicap (gr. IIT), was settled by about an inch when Bourbon Bay came from far out of it at the quarter pole to tag Eagle Poise at the wire.
Sunday, April 22, 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, 2012
Bourbon Bay will start as an overwhelming favorite in the marathon $150,000 San Juan Capistrano Handicap (gr. IIT) as the curtain comes down on Santa Anita Park for the 75th season April 22.
Thursday, April 19, 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
Lenny and Steve discuss A.P. Indy, Dubai, and counter-attack the New York Times.
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
The 1 1/2-mile San Luis Rey Stakes (gr. IIT) at rainy Santa Anita came down to the final jump when favored Bourbon Bay nipped Slim Shadey by a head on the turf March 25.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Improving Slim Shadey aims for his second straight graded stakes win over Santa Anita's turf course when he faces five opponents in the $150,000 San Luis Rey Stakes (gr. IIT) March 25.
Thursday, March 22, 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.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
At least 48 grade/group I winners and more than 20 champions or classic winners are expected to meet in what will be the world's richest day of racing, the $27 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) program at Meydan March 31.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Trainer Bob Baffert gave high marks to Game On Dude following a bullet seven-furlong work at Santa Anita March 16 in preparation for the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I).
Friday, March 16, 2012
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]