Wavertree Seeking More Juvenile Cup Success
After a big season with their juveniles last year at the Breeders' Cup, leading consignor Wavertree Stables has even more contenders this year.
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| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Bern Identity | Kelly J. Breen |
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| Brave Dave | Edward Plesa, Jr. |
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| Good Tickled | Darrin Miller |
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| Handsome Jack | Wesley A. Ward |
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| Hightail | D. Wayne Lukas |
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| John Gordon | Dale L. Romans |
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| Onetwentyeight | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Rose Junction | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Special Jo | Steven M. Asmussen |
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30-in-30: Oldest, Youngest Trainers
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas became the oldest trainer, at 77, to saddle a winner at the Breeders' Cup when he sent Hightail to an upset victory in the 2012 Juvenile Sprint; at 27, Craig Dollase won the 1998 Sprint with Reraise.
NY-Bred Wired Bryan Buzzes to Sanford Upset
New York-bred Wired Bryan upset the $300,000 Sanford Stakes (gr. II) for 2-year-olds at odds of 7-1 July 21 at Saratoga Race Course, running away from his rivals through the stretch by 5 1/4 lengths.
Debt Ceiling Looms Large in Sanford Stakes
Bashford Manor (gr. III) winner Debt Ceiling, undefeated in three starts for Maryland-based trainer John Robb, faces six others in the 99th running of the $200,000 Sanford Stakes (gr. II) July 21 at Saratoga.
Plesa's Itsmyluckyday Breezes Mile at Calder
Itsmyluckyday was one of three top 3-year-olds trained by Eddie Plesa to work at Calder Casino & Race Course March 9, breezing an easy mile as he prepares for the $1 million Florida Derby (gr. I) March 30 at Gulfstream Park.
NYRA's 2-Year-Old Stakes Bonus Back in 2013
A $100,000 bonus will be offered to the connections of any juvenile who breaks its maiden during the Aqueduct winter/spring or Belmont Park spring/summer meet and wins a graded stakes at a NYRA track in 2013.
Unlocking Winners: The Holy Bull Stakes
The first great Derby prep of 2013. read blog
THS: Holy Bull Stakes
Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk discuss the tough field in the Holy Bull Stakes. Can Shanghai Bobby survive the other talented 3-year-olds? watch video
Shanghai Bobby Posts Final Holy Bull Breeze
The morning after capturing an Eclipse Award, undefeated Shanghai Bobby worked five furlongs in 1:00 4/5 Jan. 20 in his final tune-up for the upcoming Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park.
Grade I Winner Sidney's Candy Gets First Foal
The first reported foal by grade I winner Sidney's Candy is a colt born Jan. 17 at Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky.
BC Juvenile Sprint Winner Hightail Retired
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint winner Hightail has been retired from racing, Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas confirmed Jan. 8.
Merit Man Shows Class in Spectacular Bid
Merit Man proved his mettle in the $100,000 Spectacular Bid Stakes Jan. 1, coming back off a runner-up finish to Hightail in the Nov. 2 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint to prove his class at Gulfstream Park.
Merit Man Goes from BC to Spectacular Bid
Bruce Chandler, Robert McKee and partners' Merit Man will be the horse to beat in the $100,000 Spectacular Bid Stakes for newly-turned 3-year-olds on the Gulfstream Park New Year's Day card.
Overdriven Retired, to Stand at Ocala Stud
Repole Stable's Overdriven, an undefeated 2-year-old in 2011 and dominant winner of the Sanford Stakes (gr. II) at Saratoga Race Course, has been retired from racing and will stand the 2013 breeding season at Ocala Stud.
Goldencents Takes Jackpot Wire-to-Wire
Goldencents went wire-to-wire in the $1 million Delta Jackpot (gr. III) at Delta Downs Nov. 17, setting quick early fractions and responding with something more to hold off a late run from 9-5 favorite Bern Identity.
Major Stakes Horses Clash in Delta Jackpot
Goldencents and Bern Identity are among the major players in the $1 million test.
'Chrisy, Bad Debt Repeat in Florida Million
My Pal Chrisy and Bad Debt were repeat winners in the Florida Million at Calder Casino & Race Course Nov. 10, while Cash Rules led all the way to capture the $150,000 Carl G. Rose Classic Handicap.
Bern Identity Posts Bullet for Delta Jackpot
Bern Identity turned in a sharp half-mile breeze Nov. 10 in preparation for the $1 million Delta Downs Jackpot Stakes (gr. III) in a week's time at the Vinton, La., track for trainer Kelly Breen.
BC Winner Hightail Heads Jackpot Nominations
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint winner Hightail heads 15 pre-entries to this year's $1 million Delta Downs Jackpot (gr. III), which celebrates its 10th anniversary Nov. 17.
Mott: Royal Delta G-R-E-A-T After Victory
Trainer Bill Mott could not contain his excitement the morning after champion Royal Delta's gate-to-wire victory in the Nov. 2 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park, saying the filly was G-R-E-A-T.
Hightail Captures Juvenile Sprint for Lukas
Hightail, exploiting a slight opening at the rail in upper stretch, upset 1-2 favorite Merit Man in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint Nov. 2, giving trainer D. Wayne Lukas his 19th lifetime victory in the Championships.
After the Wire - 10/21/2012
Evan recaps a few races from Ascot, the Jean Lafitte Stakes and more! watch video
Sharp Delta Jackpot Tuneup for Bern Identity
Odds-on favorite Bern Identity made quick work of seven rivals in the $200,000 Jean Lafitte Stakes at Delta Downs Oct. 20 in preparation for next month's $1 million Delta Jackpot (gr. III).
Archwarrior Tops Pletcher Trio in Champagne
Invaders from California and England journey to Belmont for major 2-year-old test.
Futurity: Pletcher Duo Meets Carried Interest
Trainer Todd Pletcher looks to continue recent 2-year-old success when sending Overanalyze and Drum Roll in the $200,000 Futurity Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 30 at Belmont Park, but Carried Interest is the morning-line favorite.
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