That Handicapping Show: The Martha Washington
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra preview the Martha Washington Stakes at Oaklawn Park, and the Sam F. Davis Stakes (gr. III) at Tampa Bay Downs. Watch Video
Darley Alcibiades S. (gr. I)
Race 9 at Keeneland on
- Grade I
- 1 1/16 miles
- $400,000
- 2 yo Fillies
- 1:44.86
- Results
- News
Payoffs
| Horse | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Peace and War | $48.20 | $13.20 | $9.40 |
| 9 | Top Decile | $6.00 | $4.80 | |
| 10 | Paige | $16.40 | ||
| Exotic Payoffs | |
|---|---|
| $2 Exacta (11-9) | $364.00 |
| $2 Trifecta (11-9-10) | $8,284.80 |
| $2 Superfecta (11-9-10-2) | $54,218.40 |
Order of Finish
| Pos | Horse / Age / Sex / TrueNicks / Pedigree | Jockey / Trainer | Margin | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Peace and War
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½ | $240,000 |
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| 2 |
Top Decile
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1¾ | $80,000 |
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| 3 |
Paige
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¾ | $40,000 |
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| 4 |
Milehigh Butterfly
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1 | $20,000 |
| 5 |
Naval Command
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4 | $12,000 |
| 6 |
Fashion Alert
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neck | $1,143 |
| 7 |
Gap Year
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3¼ | $1,143 |
| 8 |
Take Charge Brandi
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2¼ | $1,143 |
| 9 |
Calamity Kate
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4¼ | $1,143 |
| 10 |
Taylor S
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3¾ | $1,143 |
| 11 |
Innovative Idea
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7½ | $1,143 |
| 12 |
Slava
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$1,142 | |
| SCR | Pangburn | |||
Ties Atop TJC's Experimental Free Handicaps
The Jockey Club's 2014 Experimental Free Handicap features ties in both the male and female categories: Texas Red and champion American Pharoah top the male list and champion Take Charge Brandi and Lady Eli lead the females.
Take Charge Brandi Set for Martha Washington
Few connections wanted to face Take Charge Brandi, but in the end a field of seven was drawn with the champion 2-year-old filly making her sophomore debut from post 6 under a highweight assignment of 122 pounds.
Birdatthewire Soars to Easy Forward Gal Win
Rocketing from far back, Forum Racing's Birdatthewire easily took the $200,000 Forward Gal Stakes (gr. II) in a 12-1 surprise from Gulfstream Park Jan. 24.
Court Picks Up Mount on Take Charge Brandi
Champion 2-year-old filly Take Charge Brandi will get a new rider when she makes her sophomore debut Jan. 31 at Oaklawn Park, Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas said.
List of Eclipse Award Winners, Votes
Here is a complete list of the 2014 Eclipse Award winners, as voted on and presented by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association/Equibase, Daily Racing Form, and National Turf Writers Association.
Champion Take Charge Brandi Works at Oaklawn
Newly minted champion Take Charge Brandi breezed five furlongs Jan. 18 at Oaklawn Park in preparation for her 3-year-old debut in the $100,000 Martha Washington Stakes Jan. 31.
'Brandi' Brings Owner Horton Another Eclipse
On Nov. 1 Take Charge Brandi won the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I). It was her first score for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas since breaking her maiden in June, but launched her championship season.
I'm a Chatterbox Wires Silverbulletday
Fletcher and Carolyn Gray's homebred I'm a Chatterbox, by Munnings, takes 3-year-old fillies wire-to-wire in the $125,000 Silverbulletday Stakes Jan. 17 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Top Decile Heads Silverbulletday
The 23rd running of the $125,000 Silverbulletday Stakes has produced arguably the most impressive field in recent memory with its nine entrants for Jan. 17 at Fair Grounds, including Top Decile and West Coast Belle.
Take Charge Brandi Could Start Jan. 31
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas had planned to take his time with Take Charge Brandi, but the finalist for champion 2-year-old filly of 2014 has other ideas.
Ekati's Phaeton Wins First Stakes in Old Hat
Ekati's Phaeton wouldn't be denied in her bid for a first stakes victory, holding off R Sassy Lass through the stretch to take the $100,000 Old Hat (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park by a half length Jan. 3.
Tested Ekati's Phaeton Gives Old Hat a Try
When Ekati's Phaeton goes to the post in the $100,000 Old Hat Stakes (gr. III) Jan. 3 at Gulfstream Park, the filly will be starting a fresh season as a 3-year-old.
Stall Targets Silverbulletday for Top Decile
Two half-length losses from arguably being a champion, Top Decile has zeroed in on the listed $125,000 Silverbulletday Stakes Jan. 17 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots as her sophomore debut for trainer Al Stall Jr.
Lukas Pointing 'Brandi' to Kentucky Oaks
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas said the game plan at this time for Take Charge Brandi, leading contender for champion 2-year-old filly honors, includes the Longines Kentucky Oaks and none of the Triple Crown preps.
The Week in Photos for 12/16/2014
Hong Kong, Los Alamitos, Japan, Fair Grounds, Gulfstream Park, Hawthorne, Sunland Park & more! view slideshow
Take Charge Brandi Wires Starlet Thriller
Favored Take Charge Brandi registered her second grade I win of the year and third graded victory in a row when she narrowly captured the $350,000 Starlet Stakes for 2-year-old fillies Dec. 13 at Los Alamitos Race Course.
Looking for a Longshot in the Starlet Stakes
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Starlet Stakes (gr. I) at Los Alamitos. read blog
That Handicapping Show: The Starlet
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra preview the Starlet Stakes (gr. I) at Los Alamitos featuring Take Charge Brandi. Watch Video
Starlet Next for Lukas, Take Charge Brandi
She's in the driver's seat already, but a win in the $350,000 Starlet Stakes (gr. I) Dec. 13 would mean the checkered flag in the juvenile filly Eclipse Award race for Take Charge Brandi.
Oaklawn to Waive General Admission in 2015
Charles Cella, president of the Oaklawn Jockey Club, announced Dec. 10 that the Arkansas racetrack will waive its $2 general admission fee for the 2015 season that begins in January.
Strong Starlet Stakes Field Taking Shape
Take Charge Brandi, the surprising winner of last month's 14 Hands Winery Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I), will return to California for the $350,000 Starlet (gr. I) Dec. 13 at Los Alamitos Racecourse.
Patience Pays Off as Condo Commando Romps
Rudy Rodriguez passed the Nov. 2 Tempted Stakes (gr. III) with Condo Commando to wait for the $400,000 Demoiselle Stakes (gr. II), and his patience paid off as she crushed her opposition at Aqueduct Racetrack Nov. 29.
Take Charge Brandi, Mr. Z to Los Alamitos
Willis Horton's Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) and Delta Princess (gr. III) winner Take Charge Brandi and Zayat Stables LLC's Delta Jackpot (gr. III) runner-up Mr. Z both to have one more start in 2014.
The Week in Photos for 11/29/2014
Delta Downs, Japan, Del Mar, Churchill, Woodbine, Gulfstream Park West & More! view slideshow
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