Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 2/11/2014
Stallion Keep Up, Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park, Australia, Parx, Sunland Park & Groupie Doll's final race. view slideshow
Vinery Madison S.
Race 8 at KEENELAND on
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- Contenders
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| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Ariana D | Andrew McKeever |
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| Future Generation (IRE) | Christophe Clement |
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| Groupie Doll | William B. Bradley |
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| Home Sweet Aspen | John W. Sadler |
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| La Reine Lionne | Chad C. Brown |
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| Musical Romance | William A. Kaplan |
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| She's Cheeky | Peter Eurton |
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| Sugarinthemorning | Ronald L. McAnally |
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| Whipsaw City (FR) | Chad C. Brown |
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| Whisked Away | Rowena Beck |
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After the Wire: Robert B. Lewis Stakes
Evan Hammonds recaps the efforts of Candy Boy in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes, Blingo in the San Antonio Stakes, and Groupie Doll in the Hurricane Bertie Stakes. watch video
Groupie Doll Roars Out in Hurricane Bertie
Two-time champion Groupie Doll provided a satisfying conclusion to her stellar career with an eye-catching last-to-first romp in the $200,000 Hurricane Bertie Stakes (gr. III) Feb. 9 at Gulfstream Park.
Groupie Doll's Final Bow in Hurricane Bertie
After a less than satisfying outcome in the Cigar Mile (gr. I) in November, owner Mandy Pope says she couldn't bear to see two-time female sprint champion Groupie Doll end her career that way.
Groupie Doll Works Toward Career Finale
With owner Mandy Pope on hand, two-time champion Groupie Doll breezed Feb. 2 at Gulfstream Park & Casino in preparation for her final career start in the Feb. 9 Hurricane Bertie Stakes.
Groupie Doll Steady in Gulfstream Breeze
Two-time Eclipse Award winner Groupie Doll breezed five furlongs at Gulfstream Park the morning of Jan. 25, preparing for her final career start in the $150,000 Hurricane Bertie (gr. III) Feb. 9.
Slideshow: 2013 Eclipse Awards
Celebrating the winners of the 2013 Eclipse Awards. view slideshow
Eclipse Night Filled with Repeat Winners
Wise Dan, the 2013 Horse of the Year, became the first horse to win three championships in consecutive years.
Groupie Doll Champion Female Sprinter
Groupie Doll's impressive Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I) win was sufficient to earn her a second Eclipse Award as champion female sprinter.
Groupie Doll Tunes Up for Final Start
Champion Groupie Doll tuned up for a scheduled start in the $150,000 Hurricane Bertie (gr. III) with a sharp five-furlong breeze at Gulfstream Park the morning of Jan. 18.
Groupie Doll Tops Female Sprint Category
Groupie Doll, Mizdirection, and Dance to Bristol are finalists for the Eclipse Award as Outstanding Female Sprinter for 2013, the same category for which Groupie Doll took home the statuette last year.
Mucho Macho Man, Groupie Doll Breeze
Mucho Macho Man breezed sharply Jan. 11 for his scheduled 2014 debut in the $400,000 Sunshine Millions Classic on Jan. 18 at Gulfstream Park, while top female sprinter Groupie Doll was also on the tab.
Groupie Doll Gets Familiar with Gulfstream
One day after arriving from a brief vacation in Ocala, champion sprinter Groupie Doll galloped at Gulfstream Park the morning of Jan. 8 in preparation for the final start of her brilliant career.
Old Pro Flat Out Powers Home in Cigar Mile
Preston Stables' hard-knocking Flat Out took the overland route to victory Nov. 30 in the Cigar Mile (gr. I), a race worth $753,000 due to the winner's previous grade I-winning status.
Groupie Doll at Peak Level for Cigar Mile
Top female sprinter Groupie Doll nearly won the Cigar Mile (gr. I) a year ago. Now she's back with a new slate of rivals to contend with, including grade I winners Goldencents and Verrazano.
Groupie Doll Breezes at Belmont Park
In her final breeze in preparation for the Cigar Mile Handicap (gr. I) Nov. 30 at Aqueduct Racetrack, Groupie Doll completed four furlongs in :48.55 on the Belmont Park training track Nov. 25.
Nine Expected in Cigar Mile
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) winner Goldencents has been assigned 120 pounds and is the high weight among the nine expected starters for the Nov. 30 $500,000 Cigar Mile Handicap (gr. I) at Aqueduct Racetrack.
And They're Off: Turkey Day Edition
Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin discuss 2013 Championships, Groupie Doll, 2-year-olds to watch for the 2014 Kentucky Derby, and Youth in Racing. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. Watch Video
Finalists Announced, Vox Populi Voting Begins
Created by Secretariat's owner Penny Cheney, the Vox Populi Award recognizes the racehorse whose popularity and racing excellence best resounded with the public and gained recognition for the sport during the past year.
Groupie Doll Breezes Half Mile for Cigar Mile
Reigning champion female sprinter Groupie Doll breezed a half mile Nov. 16 on the Belmont Park training track as she prepares for her second career start against males in the Cigar Mile Handicap (gr. I) Nov. 30 at Aqueduct.
Keeneland November Ends With Big Gains
Helped by dispersals and a global array of buyers, Keeneland's November sale ended Nov. 14 with substantial gains and a record-equaling median.
New Owner to Run Groupie Doll in Cigar Mile
Groupie Doll, acquired by Mandy Pope's Whispering Hill Farm Nov. 6 at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale, will remain in training for the time being with her longtime conditioner, Buff Bradley.
Groupie Doll Biggest Star of Keeneland Day 2
Groupie Doll's emotional $3.1 million sale Nov. 6 sparks more increases during second session of Keeneland November breeding stock sale.
Keeneland November: Day 2 Wrap
- By Esther Marr
- Sales
Esther Marr recaps Day 2 of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale including comments from Walt Robertson, Keeneland VP of Sales, and Mandy Pope, who purchased Groupie Doll. Watch Video
Mandy Pope Purchases Groupie Doll for $3.1M
- By Frank Angst
- Sales, Kentucky
Mandy Pope added another top mare to her broodmare band Nov. 6 when she landed champion female sprinter Groupie Doll for $3.1 million at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale.
More Race Results
- On this Date
| Race | Track |
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| Vinery Madison S. (gr. I) | KEE |
| RedBud S. | OP |
| Carousel S. | OP |
| Race 7 (AOC) at SA on 4/12/12 | SA |
| Race 6 (ALW) at KEE on 4/12/12 | KEE |
Upcoming Stakes Entries
| Race | Track | Date |
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| Any Limit S. | GP | |
| Las Flores S. (gr. III) | SA | |
| Gold Coast S. | DED | |
| Borgata S. | DED | |
| New Mexico State University H. | SUN |
