LONE STAR PARK, Grand Prairie, TX
| 1 | Thirtyfirststreet | Margin: neck | TrueNicks: A++ | $113,000 |
2008 | Bay Colt | Good Journey - Avian, Sky Classic
Sire: Good Journey , Chestnut, 1996. Lifetime: 74 yearlings sold, median $15,596.
Broodmare Sire: Sky Classic , Chestnut, 1987.
| 2 | Close Ally | Margin: 2¾ | TrueNicks: B | $38,000 |
2008 | Chestnut Colt | Giant's Causeway - Abundance, Anabaa
Sire: Giant's Causeway , Chestnut, 1997. Raced 2 years. 13 starts, 9 wins, $3,078,989. Lifetime: 731 yearlings sold, median $140,000.
Broodmare Sire: Anabaa, Bay, 1992.
Sale History:
Keeneland Association September 2009 Yearling Sale, ($75,000).
| 3 | Derby Kitten | Margin: 2¼ | TrueNicks: C+ | $20,000 |
2008 | Bay Colt | Kitten's Joy - Blush, Menifee
Sire: Kitten's Joy , Chestnut, 2001. Lifetime: 82 yearlings sold, median $21,167.
Broodmare Sire: Menifee, Bay, 1996. In 2009: 1.56 AEI.
Others: Dreaminofthewin, $11,500; Unbridled Sheriff, $5,500; Aces N Kings, $3,000; Awesome Bet, $3,000; Uncle Sam, $3,000; Rys Alley Cat, $3,000.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thirtyfirststreet | Chris Landeros | Doug F. O'Neill |
| 2 | Close Ally | Robby Albarado | Neil J. Howard |
| 3 | Derby Kitten | Julien R. Leparoux | Michael J. Maker |
| 4 | Dreaminofthewin | Luis S. Quinonez | C. R. Trout |
| 5 | Unbridled Sheriff | Justin Shepherd | Sarah Nicole Davidson |
| 6 | Aces N Kings | Eguard A. Tejera | Caroline J. Dodwell |
| 7 | Awesome Bet | Gerard Melancon | Steven M. Asmussen |
| 8 | Uncle Sam | Martin Garcia | Bob Baffert |
| 9 | Rys Alley Cat | Bryan McNeil | Francisco Bravo |
| Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Thirtyfirststreet | Chris Landeros | $45.80 | $14.60 | $6.80 | ||||||
| 1 | Close Ally | Robby Albarado | $4.40 | $3.60 | |||||||
| 6 | Derby Kitten | Julien R. Leparoux | $3.40 | ||||||||
| EXOTIC PAYOFFS: | |||||||||||
| $2.00 Exacta (5-1) | $137.00 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Trifecta (5-1-6) | $366.60 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Superfecta (5-1-6-8) | $2,311.40 | ||||||||||
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.
YesterdayFavored Awesome Gem, making his 50th career start, was awarded victory in the $100,000 Berkeley Handicap (gr. III) when original winner Positive Response was disqualified at Golden Gate Fields May 28.
3 days ago
Awesome Gem, lifetime winner of more than $2.7 million, and San Francisco Mile (gr. IIIT) victor Hudson Landing head the field for the $100,000 Berkeley Handicap (gr. III) at Golden Gate Fields May 28.
5 days ago
Simmard was assigned high weight in the Louisville Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Churchill Downs at 1 1/2 miles May 26, and it's easy to see why.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Morning Line wanted no part of the starting gate at Betfair Hollywood Park, but once he finally acquiesced there was no catching the grade I winner in the $150,000 Mervyn Leroy Handicap (gr. II) May 5.
Saturday, May 05, 2012
Grade I winner Morning Line debuts for new trainer John Shirreffs in the $150,000 Mervyn LeRoy Handicap (gr. II) May 5 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Wednesday, May 02, 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
Last year's juvenile champion gets in his final drill for the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) at the Churchill Training Center, working in company with Derby Kitten.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Endorsement, on the comeback trail for trainer Eoin Harty, makes his first stakes appearance in more than two years in the $200,000 Texas Mile (gr. III) at Lone Star Park April 28.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012Nine-year-old Awesome Gem got his 2012 campaign underway with a handy allowance victory at Golden Gate Fields April 12.
Thursday, April 12, 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
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
Game On Dude will not defend his title in the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 3 and will instead be prepared for the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), trainer Bob Baffert said Feb. 29.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Thiskyhasnolimit, who suffered a fracture to his right front cannon bone during the Feb. 25 Mineshaft Handicap (gr. III) at Fair Grounds, underwent successful surgery Feb. 26 and has a good prognosis for recovery.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Nates Mineshaft led all the way in the $120,000 Mineshaft Handicap (gr. III) for his first stakes victory in a race marred by the breakdown of favorite Thiskyhasnolimit Feb. 25 at Fair Grounds.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Setsuko, gearing up for his expected rematch with Game On Dude in the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), drilled seven furlongs handily over the track in a sizzling 1:23 4/5 for trainer Richard Mandella Feb. 24.
Friday, February 24, 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]