The Week in Photos for 9/6/2016
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Get Stormy, Calimonco Have First Winners
The races faced by the first winners for freshman sires Get Stormy and Calimonco could not have been more different.
Claiborne Stallion Arch Dies at Age 21
Arch, the sire of 11 grade I winners, died Jan. 20 of an apparent heart attack, according to Bernie Sams, representative of Claiborne Farm near Paris, Ky., where the 21-year-old son of Kris S. stood at stud.
Gala for Pleasant Acres New Stallion Facility
Joe and Helen Barbazon's Pleasant Acres will inaugurate its new stallion facility in Morriston, Fla., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and gala from 6-10 p.m. (ET) Jan. 16.
Ironicus Wins Bernard Baruch in Record Time
Rallying from last, Ironicus exploded through the stretch to take the $250,000 Bernard Baruch Handicap (gr. IIT) at Saratoga Race Course in a turf course record time Sept. 7.
Ironicus Has New Challenge in Bernard Baruch
Ironicus, who has an electrifying late kick, will have to catch front-running Constitution, who makes his turf bow and first start since the Donn Handicap (gr. I) in the Bernard Baruch Handicap (gr. IIT) Sept. 7 at the Spa.
Wise Dan on Target for September Return
Charlie LoPresti liked what he saw in a five-furlong workout by Wise Dan Aug. 2 on the Keeneland main track, and the Kentucky-based trainer is pointing the two-time Horse of the Year toward an early September return.
Ironicus Targets Poker Stakes
Stuart S. Janney III's Ironicus shoots for his second straight graded stakes score in the $500,000 Poker Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Belmont Park on June 13.
Baryshnikov to Stand in Ohio in 2015
Baryshnikov, a stakes-winning son of Empire Maker, has been relocated to Silver Bridle Racing in Springboro, Ohio.
Wise Dan Passes Return Test in Flying Colors
Though he has been with Wise Dan throughout a 30-race campaign that began in the winter of 2010, trainer Charlie LoPresti continues to be awed by his two-time Horse of the Year.
Wise Dan Victorious in Bernard Baruch Return
Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan, making his first start since returning after May 16 colic surgery, held off 29-1 shot Optimizer to win the $250,000 Bernard Baruch Handicap (gr. IIT) at Saratoga.
Will Wise Dan Triumph in the Bernard Baruch?
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Woodward Stakes (gr. I) and Bernard Baruch Handicap (gr. II) at Saratoga. read blog
That Handicapping Show - Woodward Stakes
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra discuss the return of Wise Dan in the Bernard Baruch Handicap and handicap the Woodward Stakes at Saratoga this week. watch video
That Handicapping Show - Woodward Stakes
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra discuss the return of Wise Dan in the Bernard Baruch Handicap and handicap the Woodward Stakes at Saratoga this week. Download Brisnet Past Performances for the Woodward Stakes.
LoPresti Not Thinking About Horse of the Year
Ten-time grade I winner Wise Dan is set to race for the first time in nearly four months Aug. 30, but the last thing on trainer Charlie LoPresti's mind, he says, is a third straight Horse of the Year title.
Target on Wise Dan for Bernard Baruch Return
On Aug. 30, Wise Dan will face a solid field in the $250,000 Bernard Baruch Handicap (gr. IIT) as the 127-pound highweight while making his long-awaited return after May 16 colic surgery.
Through the Lens: Wise Dan's Comeback
Anne M. Eberhardt shares photos and updates on Wise Dan's comeback from colic surgery. read blog
Wise Dan Gets Tightener as Return Nears
In preparation for a possible start in the upcoming Bernard Baruch Handicap (gr. IIT), two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan breezed through the fog on the main track at Saratoga Race Course the morning of Aug. 24.
All Blue Grass (Almost) All the Time
The focus has shifted at Keeneland, as it usually does during the second week of April, to the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) and the Kentucky Derby hopefuls who will emerge from that event. read blog
Top Turf Horse Get Stormy Sires First Foal
Three-time grade I winner and millionaire Get Stormy was represented by his first foal when a dark bay colt was born Jan. 16.
Wando, 2003 Canadian Horse of the Year, Dies
Canadian Horse of the Year Wando died Jan. 22 at Schonberg Farm in Ontario at age 14. The farm said the suspected cause of death was a heart attack.
Bad Debt, Philly Ace Tropical Turf Topweights
Millions Turf Preview Stakes winner Bad Debt shares co-highweight assignment with Philly Ace in the $100,000 Tropical Turf Handicap (gr. IIIT) Dec. 7 at Calder, a race Philly Ace won in 2012 in his last start.
Pollard's Vision Heads Pleasant Acres Roster
Joe and Helen Barbazon announced the arrival of four additional stallions at their newly formed Pleasant Acres Stallions near Morriston, Fl., along with the 2014 stud fees for the roster, which now numbers six.
Millionaire Turallure Euthanized
Canadian grade I winner Turallure was euthanized Nov. 14 after taking a bad step and shattering his right hind pastern during a gallop at Keeneland.
Breeders' Cup: Shug on Point of Entry
Hall of Fame trainer gives an update on his Breeders' Cup contenders and Kentucky Derby winner Orb. Shug also discusses Point of Entry and Hymnbook. watch video
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Baryshnikov | Michael J. Maker |
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| Beau Choix | Barclay Tagg |
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| Blues Street | Eddie Kenneally |
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| Boots Ahead | David Jacobson |
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| Get Stormy | Thomas M. Bush |
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| Hymn Book | Claude R. McGaughey III |
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| Interaction (ARG) | Christophe Clement |
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| Loup Breton (IRE) | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Moryba (BRZ) | William I. Mott |
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| Paris Vegas | Elizabeth Voss |
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| Turallure | Charles LoPresti |
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| Joe Hirsch Turf Classic S. (gr. IT) | BEL | |
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