Wise Dan Honored With Comeback Award
The inaugural Rood & Riddle Comeback Award was presented to champion Wise Dan July 30 during Hats Off Day at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky.
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Wise Dan to Receive Comeback Award
Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan has been selected to receive the inaugural Rood & Riddle Comeback Award from the Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital near Lexington.
Rood & Riddle Comeback Award to Wise Dan
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital has announced that an award honoring the remarkable Thoroughbred champion Wise Dan will be presented at Hats Off Day on July 30 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.
Scat Daddy Stakes Winners Keep Rolling
The sire power lost when Scat Daddy collapsed and died suddenly Dec. 14, 2015, at age 11 was substantial, but he has six sons standing at stud.
The Pizza Man Tops Wise Dan
Ever-popular The Pizza Man, winner of last year's Arlington Million (gr. IT), returns to Churchill Downs for the June 18 Wise Dan Stakes (gr. IIT). The race goes under the lights with an approximate post of 9:05 p.m.
Bourbon and Horses a 'Natural Fit'
Woodford Reserve, a Kentucky distillery located in horse country, is the long-time sponsor of the Turf Classic (gr. IT) at Churchill Downs and is expanding its marketing footprint to horse racing venues in other countries.
Wise Dan, Trainer Casse in Canadian HOF
Two-time U.S. Horse of the Year Wise Dan and seven-time Sovereign Award-winning trainer Mark Casse are among five Thoroughbred racing inductees into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame.
Wise Dan, Casse on Canadian HOF Ballot
Two-time U.S. Horse of the Year Wise Dan and seven-time Sovereign Award-winning trainer Mark Casse are among the 15 Thoroughbred candidates on the ballot for the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame.
Wise Dan and Successful Dan Grazing
Claire Novak catches up with the Dans March 17. Watch the dynamic duo enjoy a sunny day on the farm. Retirement is good! watch video
Wise Dan and Successful Dan Grazing
Claire Novak catches up with the Dans March 17. Watch the dynamic duo enjoy a sunny day on the farm. Retirement is good!
Gala for Pleasant Acres New Stallion Facility
Joe and Helen Barbazon's Pleasant Acres will inaugurate its new stallion facility in Morriston, Fla., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and gala from 6-10 p.m. (ET) Jan. 16.
KY Derby, Oaks Anchor Churchill Spring Meet
Churchill Downs' 38-day spring meet is headlined by 26 stakes, 23 of which are graded, including the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and $1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I).
Majesticperfection Heads Airdrie Stud Roster
With his stud fee doubling from $10,000 this year to $20,000 for 2016, Majesticperfection will carry the top fee for the upcoming season at Brereton Jones' Airdrie Stud.
Summer Front Retired, to Stand at Airdrie
Summer Front, a multiple graded stakes-winning millionaire by leading sire War Front, has been retired to Brereton and Elizabeth Jones' Airdrie Stud.
Keeneland Racing Surface Procedures Reviewed
Dr. Mick Peterson, executive director of the Racing Surfaces Testing Laboratory, was on hand at Keeneland the weekend of Oct. 10-11 to review testing and measuring procedures to ensure the safety of the dirt track.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 10/06/2015
Keeneland, Santa Anita, Belmont, Australia, Gulfstream Park, Woodbine and More. View Slideshow
Wise Dan Parades at Keeneland
The retired champion Wise Dan greeted fans at Keeneland on Shadwell Turf Mile Day, October 3, 2015.
The Pizza Man Riding Streak into Turf Mile
The Pizza Man is riding a three-race winning streak into the $1 million Shadwell Turf Mile (gr. IT) Oct. 3 during Fall Stars weekend at Keeneland.
Keeneland Ready for Historic Fall Meet
Before it hosts the Breeders' Cup World Championships for the first time Oct. 30-31, Keeneland will offer up its fall meet, which is always one of the country's important meets.
The Pizza Man Works for Shadwell Mile
Midwest Thoroughbreds' The Pizza Man breezed five furlongs in 1:01 2/5 on the Churchill Downs dirt Sept. 19 for trainer Roger Bruggemann.
The Pizza Man to Shadwell Mile, Eyes Japan
The Pizza Man, who became the first Illinois-bred to win the Arlington Million (gr. IT) Aug. 15, will make his next start at Keeneland with an eye on the Oct. 31 Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) and beyond.
Through The Lens: Wise Dan Retires
Visuals Director Anne M. Eberhardt looks back on the career of Wise Dan. read blog
Silver Max to Adena Springs North
Silver Max, a consistent turf miler who went 12-5-1 in a 27-start career and won the 2013 Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes (gr. I) at Keeneland over Wise Dan, has been retired. He will stand at Adena Springs North for 2016.
Inside the September 12, 2015 Issue
Paul Reddam wins Del Mar Futurity with Nyquist, Hopeful with Ralis, MarketWatch, and more in the September 12, 2015 issue of Blood-Horse magazine.
Wise Dan
Reflect on the racing career of two-time horse of the year Wise Dan. view slideshow
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Coalport | Michael J. Maker |
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| Handsome Mike | Doug F. O'Neill |
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| Hogy | Scott Becker |
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| Silver Max | Dale L. Romans |
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| Skyring | D. Wayne Lukas |
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| Summer Front | Christophe Clement |
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| Turallure | Charles LoPresti |
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| Willcox Inn | Michael Stidham |
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| Winning Prize (ARG) | Neil D. Drysdale |
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| Wise Dan | Charles LoPresti |
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Upcoming Stakes Entries
| Race | Track | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley T. Cole S. | BEL | |
| Noble Damsel S. (gr. IIIT) | BEL | |
| Dogwood S. | CD | |
| Elge Rasberry S. | LAD | |
| A. L. (Red) Erwin S. | LAD |
