Danzing Candy Digs in Late to Win San Carlos
The margin may have only been a neck over challenger Ransom the Moon, but the context of Danzing Candy's win in the San Carlos Stakes (G2) may put his performance at or near the top of his résumé.
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Danzing Candy the One to Catch in San Carlos
The parade of Bob Baffert-trained top threats is set to march on this weekend with Danzing Candy installed as the 4-5 morning-line favorite to keep the train rolling in the $250,000 San Carlos Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park July 1.
Stormy Liberal Wins Third Straight Stakes
The $40,000 claim from October continued to pay dividends for Rockingham Ranch and trainer Peter Miller April 23 at Santa Anita Park.
One Liner Laughs Last in Southwest Stakes Victory
The impressive connections behind One Liner had the undefeated son of Into Mischief ready for his stakes debut Feb. 20 in the $500,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park.
Weekend Stakes Rundown: Golden Gate's Big Day
- By BloodHorse Staff
- Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, West Region
Each week BloodHorse.com looks forward to the weekend's biggest races. This week, we have a pair of graded stakes at Laurel Park, a Triple Crown prep at Golden Gate Fields, and more.
Uncontested Back at Oaklawn for Southwest
Robert LaPenta and Harry Rosenblum's Uncontested will look to score an Oaklawn Park Triple Crown prep double in the $500,000 Southwest Stakes (G3).
Howard, Catalano Nurturing Talented 3-year-olds
Neil Howard and Wayne Catalano both have promising sophomores on the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks trail.
Petrov to Join Uncontested in Southwest
Lightly raced Petrov will make his next start in the $500,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) for 3-year-olds Feb. 20 at Oaklawn Park, co-owner and trainer Ron Moquett of Hot Springs said Thursday morning.
Southwest the Next Target for Uncontested
After splashing to a record-setting victory in his 3-year-old debut, Uncontested will be pointed to the $500,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) Feb. 20 at Oaklawn Park, trainer Wayne Catalano said Jan. 18.
Tapiture's First Foal is a Filly
The filly out of Set'n On Ready was born Jan. 11
Three Chimneys' 2017 Stud Fees Released
Champion Will Take Charge's fee held steady at $30,000
Lord Nelson Lunges to Triple Bend Score
Spendthrift Farm's Lord Nelson got up just in time to win the $300,000 Triple Bend Stakes (gr. I) June 25 at Santa Anita Park.
Kobe's Back, Lord Nelson Meet in Triple Bend
Lord Nelson steps back into graded company and Kobe's Back hopes to rebound in the $300,000 Triple Bend Stakes (gr. I) June 25 at Santa Anita Park.
Ride On Curlin to Florida's Pleasant Acres
Farm owners Joe and Helen Barbazon May 31 announced the addition of multiple graded stakes-placed Ride On Curlin to the roster at Pleasant Acres Stallions in Morriston, Fla., for the 2017 breeding season.
American Dubai Works at Keeneland
American Dubai put in his final major work April 2 in preparation for the April 9 running of the $1 million Toyota Blue Grass (gr. I) by working five furlongs in 1:01 2/5 after the renovation break at Keeneland.
Kobe's Back Roars to San Carlos Win
Son of Flatter put away rivals in the stretch for convincing win.
Wild Dude Seeks San Carlos Repeat
Wild Dude and Kobe's Back, who finished 1-2 in last year's San Carlos, return in the seven-furlong sprint but must deal with lightly raced and talented Calculator.
Making the Grade: Suddenbreakingnews
This week we take a closer look at Suddenbreakingnews, winner of the $500,000 Southwest Stakes (gr. III) on Feb. 15 at Oaklawn Park.
Suddenbreakingnews Last to First in Southwest
- By Tom LaMarra
- Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Midwest Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region
Samuel Henderson's Suddenbreakingnews, last of 14 heading into the far turn, rallied strongly in the stretch to win the $500,000 Southwest Stakes (gr. III) Feb. 15 at Oaklawn Park.
Discreetness, Collected Face Off in Southwest
Crowded field of 14 set for Feb. 15 Oaklawn Park test on Road to Kentucky Derby.
Discreetness Turns in Final Southwest Work
Multiple stakes winner Discreetness worked an easy half-mile in :50 over a fast track Feb. 10 at Oaklawn Park, his final major move for the $500,000 Southwest Stakes (gr. III) coming up Feb. 15.
Whitmore Gets Green Light for Southwest
- By BloodHorse Staff
- Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Midwest Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region
Oaklawn Park allowance winner Whitmore will start in the $500,000 Southwest Stakes (gr. III) Feb. 15 after a good workout in company the morning of Feb. 8 at the Arkansas racetrack.
First Reported Foal for Strong Mandate
The first reported foal for Central Kentucky stallion Strong Mandate is a filly, born Jan. 3 at Pickett Thoroughbreds in Louisiana.
Making the Grade: Discreetness
This week we take a closer look at Discreetness, winner of the $150,000 Smarty Jones Stakes on Jan. 18 at Oaklawn.
Noble Bird Pointing to Oaklawn Handicap
Following a five-furlong workout earlier this week at Oaklawn Park, trainer Mark Casse said John Oxley's Noble Bird continues to progress toward his first major objective this year, the $750,000 Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II).
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Bourbonize | Kellyn Gorder |
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| Coastline | Philip D'Amato |
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| Fire Starter | David Fawkes |
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| Kendall's Boy | Thomas M. Amoss |
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| Louies Flower | W. Bret Calhoun |
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| Paganol | Cody Autrey |
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| Ride On Curlin | William G. Gowan |
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| Son of Dixie | W. Bret Calhoun |
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| Strong Mandate | D. Wayne Lukas |
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| Tanzanite Cat | Cody Autrey |
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| Tapiture | Steven M. Asmussen |
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| Walt | Chris A. Hartman |
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Upcoming Stakes Entries
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| Eddie Read S. (G2T) | DMR | |
| TVG San Diego H. (G2) | DMR | |
| Don Bernhardt S. | ELP | |
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