Big Macher Wins Thor's Echo Off Layoff
Unraced since November 2015, grade 1 winner Big Macher returned a winner in Santa Anita Park's $100,000 Thor's Echo Handicap June 11 for trainer Richard Baltas.
Thor's Echo H.
Race 3 at Santa Anita Park on
- STK
- 6 furlongs
- $100,000
- 3 yo's & up
- 2:00 PM
- 1:08.98
- Results
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Order of Finish
| Pos | Horse / Age / Sex / TrueNicks / Pedigree | Jockey / Trainer | Margin | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Big Macher
|
|
1 | $60,000 |
| 2 | K Thirty Eight |
|
6¼ | $20,000 |
| 3 | Got Even |
|
1 | $12,000 |
| 4 |
He Will
|
|
$6,000 | |
| 5 |
Gold Rush Dancer
|
|
$2,000 | |
Big Macher Nearing Return to Racing at Santa Anita
Tom Mansor and Tachycardia Stables' Big Macher has a special place in trainer Richard Baltas' heart.
Overflowing Field Set for Del Mar Derby
Gary Barber's Monster Bea and Abbondanza Racing's Free Rose, who won the first two legs of the Del Mar turf series for 3-year-olds, will have a rubber match of sorts Sept. 4 in the Del Mar Derby (gr. IIT).
Enola Gray Passes Two-Turn Test in Melair
Stepping up into stakes competition off a standout debut score, Nick Alexander's homebred Enola Gray didn't disappoint in the $200,000 Melair Stakes May 28 at Santa Anita Park.
Enola Gray, Ralis Headline Cal-Bred Stakes
Enola Gray, one of the standouts from Santa Anita Park's winter/spring meeting will hope to make an encore performance May 28 at the Southern California racetrack.
Iron Rob Upsets Denman's Call in San Pedro
Iron Rob, an added entry to the $75,000 San Pedro Stakes after it was washed away by a rainstorm March 11, upset heavily favored Denman's Call in the six-furlong sprint March 20.
Toews On Ice Back Sprinting in San Pedro
Santa Anita Park has drawn quality talent in recent years for its San Pedro Stakes and the 2016 edition shouldn't disappoint either.
Taris Speedy in Santa Anita Drill
Taris' final timed workout at Santa Anita Park before shipping to Keeneland for the Breeders' Cup Filly &Mare Sprint (gr. I) was impressive enough on paper, a bullet five furlongs in :59 flat.
Kobe's Back Works Toward Keeneland Return
Although he's yet to win on the Southern California sprint circuit this season, Kobe's Back is heading to Keeneland for the Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) for good reason.
Big Macher Breezes at Santa Anita Park
Grade I winner and Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) contender Big Macher turned in an easy five-furlong move in 1:01 2/5 Oct. 5 at Santa Anita.
Secret Circle Strong Into Golden Shaheen
Secret Circle has impressed assistant trainer Dana Barnes before, but in preparing for the Dubai Golden Shaheen, the exercise rider can feel added strength in the 6-year-old Eddington runner.
Dubai Trackwork Notes, March 24
Following is an update from March 24 on some of the horses preparing for races on the $30 million Dubai World Cup card, to be run March 28 at Meydan.
California Chrome Named State's Horse of Year
Eclipse Award Horse of the Year California Chrome was officially named California-bred Horse of the Year for 2014 at the annual California Thoroughbred Breeders Association awards dinner at the Pasadena Westin.
Slideshow: Claimers to Grade I Winners
A visual look at ex-claimers who became grade I winners, including Princequillo, Stymie, Lava Man, and more. A companion to the article in the February 14 edition of The Blood-Horse. view slideshow
California Chrome Picks Up Cal-Bred Awards
California Chrome, the national Horse of the Year for 2014, has added two more titles -- champion 3-year-old California-bred male and champion Cal-bred turf horse.
Secret Circle Part of Salty Palos Verdes Cast
The 2013 Xpressbet Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) winner Secret Circle makes his seasonal debut in the $200,000 Palos Verdes Stakes (gr. II) from Santa Anita Park Jan. 31.
Big Macher Mounts Cal Cup Sprint Defense
Grade I winner and defending champ Big Macher, along with multiple stakes winner Rousing Sermon and potential star San Onofre, head a deep and competitive field of nine older horses for the $150,000 California Cup Sprint.
The Week in Photos for 11/29/2014
Delta Downs, Japan, Del Mar, Churchill, Woodbine, Gulfstream Park West & More! view slideshow
Big Macher Shows Star Quality in Cary Grant
Rebounding from a troubled effort in the Xpressbet Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I), favored Big Macher outfought a determined Rousing Sermon to score a game neck victory in the $100,000 Cary Grant Stakes Nov. 23 at Del Mar.
Rich Tapestry, Big Macher in Sprint Works
Hong Kong's Rich Tapestry and California's Big Macher each worked Oct. 25 at Santa Anita Park in preparation for the Xpressbet Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I).
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.
Chrome's Influence Evident at Barretts Sale
California Chrome continues to wield his influence, this time with the plethora of yearlings by his sire, Lucky Pulpit, in the Barretts October yearling sale. The catalog of 259 hip numbers includes 23 by Lucky Pulpit.
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.
Plenty of Options for Bayern after Haskell
Frank Angst's Keeping Pace blog debuts with a look at the Breeders' Cup Challenge series to date and automatic qualifiers Bayern, Taghrooda, and Big Macher. read blog
The Week in Photos for 7/29/2014
Monmouth Park, Saratoga, Del Mar, Europe, Parx, Canterbury, Woodbine & More! view slideshow
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| Race 6 (AOC) at SA on 6/25/17 | |
| Race 2 (AOC) at SA on 6/25/17 | |
| Race 10 (AOC) at SA on 6/25/17 | |
| Race 1 (MSW) at SA on 6/25/17 |
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|---|---|
| Woodbine Oaks Presented by Budweiser | WO |
| Jersey Girl S. | BEL |
| Thor's Echo H. | SA |
| Plate Trial S. | WO |
| Race 3 (AOC) at BEL on 6/11/17 | BEL |
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| Wilshire S. (G3T) | SA | 7/1 |
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