Battle of Midway Cruises to Affirmed Victory
Battle of Midway's connections were looking for a Betfair.com Haskell Invitational (G1) prep June 24 in the $100,000 Affirmed Stakes (G3), and they accomplished their mission at Santa Anita Park.
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Battle of Midway and jockey Flavien Prat win the G3, $100,000 Affirmed Stakes, Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
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Battle of Midway and jockey Flavien Prat win the G3, $100,000 Affirmed Stakes, Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
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Battle of Midway wins the 2017 Affirmed Stakes
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Battle of Midway and jockey Flavien Prat win the G3, $100,000 Affirmed Stakes, Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
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Battle of Midway and jockey Flavien Prat win the G3, $100,000 Affirmed Stakes, Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
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Battle of Midway and jockey Flavien Prat win the G3, $100,000 Affirmed Stakes, Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
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Battle of Midway and jockey Flavien Prat win the G3, $100,000 Affirmed Stakes, Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
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Battle of Midway and jockey Flavien Prat win the G3, $100,000 Affirmed Stakes, Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
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Battle of Midway wins the 2017 Affirmed Stakes
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Kentucky Derby Day - Battle of Midway - Churchill Downs - 05-06-17
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Kentucky Derby Day - Battle of Midway - Churchill Downs - 05-06-17
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Kentucky Derby Day - Battle of Midway - Churchill Downs - 05-06-17
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Kentucky Derby Day - Battle of Midway - Churchill Downs - 05-06-17
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Kentucky Derby Day - Battle of Midway - Churchill Downs - 05-06-17
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Kentucky Derby Day - Battle of Midway - Churchill Downs - 05-06-17
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Kentucky Derby Day - Battle of Midway - Churchill Downs - 05-06-17
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Kentucky Derby Day - Battle of Midway - Churchill Downs - 05-06-17
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Kentucky Derby Day - Battle of Midway - Churchill Downs - 05-06-17
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Kentucky Derby Day - Battle of Midway - Churchill Downs - 05-06-17
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Kentucky Derby Day - Battle of Midway - Churchill Downs - 05-06-17
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Kentucky Derby Day - Battle of Midway - Churchill Downs - 05-06-17
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Kentucky Derby Day - Battle of Midway - Churchill Downs - 05-06-17
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Battle of Midway at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2017.
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Battle of Midway at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2017.
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Battle of Midway - Gallop - Churchill Downs - 05-04-17
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Battle of Midway - Gallop - Churchill Downs - 05-04-17
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Battle of Midway - Schooling - Churchill Downs - 05-03-17
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Christina Jelm with Battle of Midway at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2017.
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Christina Jelm with Battle of Midway at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2017.
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Battle of Midway at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2017.
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Battle of Midway - Gallop - Churchill Downs - 05-03-17
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Battle of Midway gallops at Churchill Downs May 3, 2017 in Louisville, KY. Photo by Skip Dickstein
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Battle of Midway Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downs May 3, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
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Battle of Midway - Schooling - Churchill Downs - 05-02-17
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Battle of Midway - Schooling - Churchill Downs - 05-02-17
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Battle of Midway - Bath - Churchill Downs - 05-02-17
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Battle of Midway - Gallop - Churchill Downs - 05-02-17
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Battle of Midway - Bath - Churchill Downs - 05-02-17
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Battle of Midway - Gallop - Churchill Downs - 05-01-17
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Battle of Midway - Gallop - Churchill Downs - 05-01-17
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Battle of Midway - Gallop - Churchill Downs - 05-01-17
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Battle of Midway - Churchill Downs - May 1, 2017
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Battle of Midway Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downbs May 1, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
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Battle of Midway - Gallop - Churchill Downs - 04-30-17
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Battle of Midway - Santa Anita, April 28, 2017
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Battle of Midway - Santa Anita, April 22, 2017
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Battle of Midway (outside) - Santa Anita, April 22, 2017
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Battle of Midway - Allowance Win, Santa Anita, March 9, 2017
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Battle of Midway - Allowance Win, Santa Anita, March 9, 2017
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Battle of Midway - Maiden Win, Santa Anita, January 21, 2017
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Battle of Midway Gets Redemption at Santa Anita
Fox Hill Farms' Battle of Midway, third place in the San Vicente Stakes (G2), was able to get the best of a deep field of 3-year-olds in Santa Anita Park's seventh race March 9, a two-turn allowance optional/claiming event.
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Five Set for San Vicente Stakes
Five maiden winners will look to break through for their first graded score Feb. 12 in the $200,000 San Vicente Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park.
Connections
| Trainer | Jerry Hollendorfer |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Flavien Prat |
| Owner | Don Alberto Stable and WinStar Farm LLC |
| Breeder | Thor-Bred Stables, LLC |
Pedigree
| Battle of Midway View Five-Cross Pedigree | Smart Strike | Mr. Prospector |
| Classy 'n Smart | ||
| Rigoletta | Concerto | |
| Almost Aprom Queen |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSAUG2015 Hip 175 |
Yearling | Tom McGreevy, agent for Fox Hill Farm | Gainesway, agent | $410,000 |
Search Horses
Trending Horses
| Classic Empire |
| Spooky Woods |
| Arrogate |
| Tapwrit |
| Always Dreaming |
| Unspoiled Moments |
| Flipcup |
| Songbird |
| Gun Runner |
| Lady Aurelia |
