Finnegans Wake Shakes Up San Gabriel Stakes
Veteran turf runner Finnegans Wake has found a home in California, coming from off the pace once again to capture the $200,000 San Gabriel Stakes (gr. IIT) Jan. 3 at Santa Anita Park.
Shoemaker Mile S. (gr. I)
Race 7 at Santa Anita Park on
- Grade I
- 1 mile
- $400,000
- 3 yo's & up
- 4:00 PM
- 1:32.66
- on HRTV/TVG
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Payoffs
| Horse | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obviously (IRE) | $5.40 | $3.60 | $3.00 |
| 5 | Summer Front | $6.00 | $3.60 | |
| 7 | Silentio | $3.00 | ||
| 3 | Tom's Tribute | $3.00 | ||
| Exotic Payoffs | |
|---|---|
| $2 Exacta (1-5) | $38.20 |
| $2 Trifecta (1-5-3) | $118.40 |
| $2 Trifecta (1-5-7) | $95.40 |
| $2 Superfecta (1-5-3-7) | $431.00 |
| $2 Superfecta (1-5-7-3) | $413.60 |
Order of Finish
| Pos | Horse / Age / Sex / TrueNicks / Pedigree | Jockey / Trainer | Margin | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obviously (IRE) |
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1½ | $240,000 |
| 2 |
Summer Front
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½ | $80,000 |
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| 3 |
Silentio
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½ | $36,000 |
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| 3 | Tom's Tribute |
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½ | $36,000 |
| 5 |
Jack Milton
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10¼ | $8,000 |
| 6 |
Winning Prize (ARG)
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10¼ | $250 |
| 7 |
Pulpit's Express
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$250 | |
Dynamic Sky Can Surpass $1M in San Gabriel
After breaking through with his first stakes victory in six tries, Dynamic Sky attempts to surpass $1 million in career earnings as one of the favorites in the $200,000 San Gabriel Stakes (gr. IIT) Jan. 3 at Santa Anita Park.
Kaigun Storms From Last to Seabiscuit Win
Not a factor in the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) earlier this month, Kaigun was an unstoppable force Nov. 28 after unleashing a mighty run through the Del Mar stretch to win the $250,750 Seabiscuit Handicap (gr. IIT).
Tom's Tribute Tops Talented Seabiscuit Cast
Tom's Tribute, whose past two starts at Del Mar produced victories in the Eddie Read Stakes (gr. IT) and Del Mar Mile Handicap (gr. IIT), heads a staunch field of 10 expected for the grade II Seabiscuit Handicap Nov. 28.
Smith Has Calming Influence on Tom's Tribute
If you watch Mike Smith in the post parade of the upcoming Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) at Santa Anita Park, don't be surprised to see him slouched a bit in the saddle, his feet dropped out of the irons.
Tonalist Arrives, Has Easy Jog
Tonalist, the Belmont Stakes and Jockey Club Gold Cup winner, settled in at Santa Anita Park after Fed Ex flight the night of Oct. 28.
Breeders' Cup Mile Wide-Open Without Wise Dan
With two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan sidelined after dominating back-to-back editions of the $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT), the Nov. 1 race drew a slew of contenders.
Mile Draws 19 First-Preference Entries
With two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan sidelined after dominating back-to-back editions of the $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT), a slew of contenders pre-entered the turf event to be run Nov. 1 at Santa Anita.
Trainer D'Amato's Success Long Time in Coming
Southern California trainer Phil D'Amato, who starts outsider Big John B in the Breeders' Cup Turf, is an overnight success story that was 16 years in the making.
Untapable Tops Worktab Sunday at Santa Anita
Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner Untapable, who suddenly looms as a possible favorite in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) following the defection of Beholder, turned in a bullet five-furlong move at Santa Anita Oct. 19.
Daytona Latest Addition at Old Friends
Multiple graded stakes winner Daytona is the latest addition to the roster of Thoroughbreds at the Old Friends retirement center in Georgetown, Ky.
Trade Storm Reigns With Woodbine Mile Upset
Third in last year's Ricoh Woodbine Mile (Can-IT) behind Wise Dan, British invader Trade Storm came from off the pace to claim the top prize over Kaigun on the turf at the Toronto-area track Sept. 14.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays: The Woodbine Mile
The Grade 1, $1,000,000 Woodbine Mile has attracted a field of 11 horses to go a one-turn mile on the scenic Woodbine turf course.
Kaigun, Grand Arch Clash in Woodbine Mile
Kaigun, winner of the Play the King Stakes (Can-IIT) for trainer Mark Casse, heads a field of 11 as the 5-2 favorite for the $1 million Ricoh Woodbine Mile (Can-IT) Sept. 14 at Woodbine.
Goldencents in Track-Record Pat O'Brien Romp
Goldencents avenged his loss in last year's $250,000 Pat O'Brien Stakes (gr. II) with a dominating wire-to-wire track record performance in this year's edition at Del Mar Aug. 24.
Tom's Tribute Triumphs in Del Mar Mile
Tom's Tribute took advantage of a slow start from heavy favorite Obviously to take the $250,000 Del Mar Mile (gr. IIT) by a length over Rock Me Baby with Handsome Mike another half-length back in third.
Pat O'Brien Deja Vu for Fed Biz, Goldencents
It seems hard to believe that a year has passed since eventual Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) winner Goldencents was run down by rival Fed Biz in a thrilling edition of the Pat O'Brien, but here we are at Del Mar again.
Obviously Targets Del Mar Mile Three-Peat
Winner of the past two editions of the Del Mar Mile (gr. IIT), the speedster Obviously goes for a three-peat on the turf as part of the TVG Pacific Classic undercard Aug. 24 at the seaside track.
Seek Again Wins Fourstardave in Record Time
Seek Again overcame traffic in the stretch, advancing at the rail with an eye-catching run to win the $500,000 Fourstardave Handicap (gr. II) in course-record time Aug. 9 at Saratoga Race Course.
Dimension Tries to Repeat in Play the King
Dimension, a 6-year-old gelding, takes on Excaper, Winning Prize, and Kaigun as he attempts to repeat in turf sprint Aug. 10 at Woodbine.
That Handicapping Show: Fourstardave Handicap
- By Claire Novak
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra give you the strategies to bet this talented field of 6 horses in the Fourstardave Handicap and potentially get a nice payout. Learn who Tom thinks is 'key' to the race. watch video
Turf Milers Take Center Stage at Saratoga
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps a pair of turf stakes at Saratoga, including the Fourstardave Handicap. read blog
Small Field for Silver Max in Fourstardave
With Wise Dan still progressing in his comeback from May 16 colic surgery, favoritism and a highweight assignment in Saratoga's $500,000 Fourstardave Handicap (gr. IIT) go to Dale Romans trainee Silver Max.
Tom's Tribute Times it Right in Eddie Read
Tom's Tribute became a grade I winner July 20 when he held even-money favorite Summer Front safe through the homestretch to register a 1 1/4-length victory in the $300,000 Eddie Read Stakes on the Del Mar turf.
Summer Front in Good Spot for Grade I Win
Unsuccessful in six previous tries at the grade I level, Summer Front is well-positioned to break through as part of a small field in the $300,000 Eddie Read Stakes, the first top-level race of the Del Mar season July 20.
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