Champion Big Drama to Bridlewood in 2015
Big Drama, the Eclipse Award-winning champion sprinter in 2010, will stand the 2015 breeding season at Bridlewood Farm near Ocala, Fla., for a live-foal fee of $10,000.
Big Drama, Churchill Downs, October 31, 2011.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Big Drama works at Calder, October 15, 2011.
Photo: Jim Lisa Photos
Big Drama wins the Whippleton Stakes.
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Big Drama wins the 2011 Mr. Prospector.
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Big Drama wins the 2011 Mr. Prospector.
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Big Drama wins the 2011 Mr. Prospector.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Big Drama wins the 2011 Mr. Prospector.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Big Drama wins the 2011 Mr. Prospector.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Big Drama wins the 2010 Breeders' Cup Sprint.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Big Drama wins the 2010 Breeders' Cup Sprint.
Photo: Crawford Ifland
Big Drama wins the 2010 Breeders' Cup Sprint.
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Big Drama wins the 2010 Breeders' Cup Sprint.
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Big Drama wins the 2010 Smile Sprint Handicap.
Photo: Jim Lisa Photos
Big Drama wins the 2010 Smile Sprint Handicap.
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Big Drama wins the 2010 Ponche Handicap.
Photo: Jim Lisa Photos
Big Drama wins the 2010 Ponche Handicap.
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Paco Lopez rode Big Drama to victory in the Dr. Fager Stakes at Calder Aug. 16.
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OBS August Yearling Sale Ends With Declines
Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s August yearling sale concluded its three-day run Aug. 28 with a second day of open session declines.
Big Drama Colt Leads OBS Select Session
Big Drama generated plenty of headlines during a stellar racing career, and the 2010 champion sprinter and multimillionaire is now a distinguished young stallion.
HallMarc Stallions Sets 2014 Stud Fees
Eclipse Award champion and Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) winner Big Drama heads HallMarc Stallion's 2014 roster.
Champion Big Drama Elected to Calder HOF
Eclipse Award-winning sprinter Big Drama, south Florida riding stalwart Eduardo Nunez, and top-five, all-time Calder trainer Dan Hurtak were among the nine new members elected to the Calder Hall of Fame.
Champion Big Drama Represented by First Foal
Champion sprinter Big Drama was represented by his first foal when a filly produced from multiple stakes winner Bucky's Prayer (by Meadow Prayer) was born Jan. 11 at Hal Queen Farm near Ocala, Fla.
General Quarters to Stand at Stonewall Farm
General Quarters, a two-time grade I winner, will enter stud at Stonewall Farm Ocala (Marc Haisfield, managing member) near Ocala, Fla.
Sprint Champ Big Drama to Stand at Stonewall
Harold Queen's homebred champion sprinter Big Drama will enter stud in 2012 for $10,000 at Stonewall Farm near Ocala, Fla.
Big Drama Retired; Breeding Plans Undecided
Florida breeder/owner Harold Queen has retired his homebred Eclipse Award winner and Breeders' Cup winner Big Drama.
Fawkes Holds Strong Pair in Sprint
Trainer David Fawkes has two for the Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I): last year's winner Big Drama and Apriority.
Two-Pronged Attack by Fawkes in Sprint
Harold Queen's homebred Big Drama was made the 5-2 morning line favorite to repeat in the Nov. 5 Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I). He'll break from post 8 in a field of 9.
At a Glance: Rundown of Oct. 31 Workouts
Breeders' Cup World Championships week began Oct. 31 at Churchill Downs with more than a dozen contenders going through their final exercise regimens.
TCI: First Look at the BC Pre-Entries (Video)
Jon and Joel take a first look at the Pre-Entries, focusing on the Filly & Mare Turf, the Sprint, the Turf, the Dirt Mile, the Mile, the Ladies' Classic, and the Classic. Brought to you by Taylor Made Stallions. Watch Video
Apriority, Big Drama Work Together at Calder
Last year's Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) winner Big Drama breezed a bullet five furlongs in 1:00 2/5 at Calder Casino & Race Course Oct. 22. Stablemate Apriority worked in company in 1:00 4/5.
Big Drama Works Between Races at Calder
Harold Queen's Florida homebred Big Drama worked six furlongs at Calder Casino & Race Oct. 15 between the third and fourth race.
Big Drama Scratched From Vosburgh
Second-choice Big Drama scratched from Vosburgh after developing fever.
Loaded Vosburgh Looks Like BC Race
The Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) is still five weeks away, but few would complain if the field resembled this weekend's $350,000 Vosburgh Invitational (gr. I) at Belmont Park.
THS: Jockey Club Gold Cup 2011
Jason, Tom, and Les Instone of TwinSpires.com handicap the Jockey Club Gold Cup and Vosburgh Inivitational at Belmont Park. watch video
Big Drama Better Than Last Year?
The champion sprinter expected to face stellar lineup in Vosburgh before BC. read blog
Breeders' Cup Chat: Divisional Rankings
Tizway, Havre de Grace, Cape Blanco, and The Factor top the rankings. read blog
TCI: Havre We Got a New #1?
The guys reveal a Top 5 in the Sprint division, and discuss the current Breeders' Cup picture. Watch Video
Big Drama Wins Stakes Tuneup at Calder
Eclipse champion sprinter Big Drama returned from a layoff of more than 6-½ months with a 2 1/4-length victory in the $72,750 Whippleton Stakes Sept. 4 at Calder Casino & Race Course.
Big Drama Returns in Calder Overnight Stakes
Harold Queen's Big Drama, champion sprinter of 2010, will return to the races Sept. 4 at Calder Casino & Race Course with an eye toward this year's Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I).
Southeast: Royal Flush
Harold Queen finds success in the Sunshine State. Download Now
Big Drama's BC Score Leads to Eclipse Award
Harold Queen's homebred Big Drama runs big in the Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) and is named champion Male Sprinter for his efforts. Florida-bred son of Montbrook also placed in two grade Is at Saratoga.
Slideshow: Week In Photos: January 16, 2011
View the past week's races. Including the Mr Prospector, San Fernando and The Fifth Season Stakes. View Slideshow
Big Drama Breaks Track Mark in Mr. Prospector
Two months after his BC Sprint (gr. I) win, Big Drama opened his 5-year-old season with a brilliant four-length score in the Mr. Prospector (gr. III) while setting a new track record at Gulfstream Park.
THS: San Fernando Stakes
Jason, Tom, and James Scully of brisnet.com preview the San Fernando S. (gr. II) and the Mr. Prospector S. (gr. III). Watch Video
Big Drama Begins 5YO Season in Mr. Prospector
Big Drama, winner of the Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) and a finalist for champion sprinter at the Jan. 17 Eclipse Awards, will begin his 5-year-old campaign against a short field in the Mr. Prospector (gr. III).
Tapitsfly Set to Make Long-Awaited Return
After more than 14 months on the sideline, 4-year-old homebred filly Tapitsfly was entered to make her long-awaited return in a Jan. 12 allowance race at Gulfstream Park.
Rich Graded 'Classic' Tops Charles Town Slate
The first graded stakes in the history of Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races highlights a 2011 stakes schedule worth more than $3 million at the West Virginia track.
Few Eclipse Awards Up For Debate
Jason Shandler looks at the likely 2010 Eclipse Award winners. Read Blog
BC Sprint a Runaway Hit for Big Drama
Harold L. Queen's homebred Big Drama took the lead at the break and never looked back en route to victory in the Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) at Churchill Downs on Nov. 6.
Breeders' Cup Chat: Saturday Picks
Selections for the Nov. 6 Breeders' Cup races, including the Classic. Read Blog
Here Comes Ben Pulls Forego Upset
In a star-studded field that included some of the biggest name sprinters on the East Coast, it was little-known Here Comes Ben that came from off the pace to spring a 9-1 upset in the $250,000 Forego Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 4.
Godolphin Entry Has Edge in Strong Forego
The $250,000 Forego Handicap (gr. I) came up very strong, but the Godolphin coupled entry of Vineyard Haven and Girolamo will be tough to overcome.
Majesticperfection Vanquishes Vanderbilt Foes
Even-money choice Majesticperfection blew away a quality field in the $250,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (gr. I), going gate to wire in a fast time at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 8.
Gayego and Bribon Look Best in Vanderbilt
A talented cast of seven older males are looking to add a grade I victory to their resumes when they contend in the Aug. 8 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap at Saratoga.
Big Drama Earns a Flashy Smile Sprint Victory
Favored Big Drama dominated the $350,000 Smile Sprint Handicap (gr. II) to cap a grand day for owner/breeder Harold L. Queen on Summit of Speed day at Calder Casino & Race Course July 10.
Locals Have Edge in Smile Sprint Handicap
Locally-based pair Big Drama and Mambo Meister, with a combined 13 wins at Calder Race Course and both entering off wins over the track, are two of the horses to beat in the $350,000 Smile Sprint Handicap (gr. II) on July 10
Seven Furlongs Suits Many in King's Bishop
Big Drama and Munnings should each relish a cut back to their ideal distance of seven furlongs, but in addition to dealing with each other must contend with the likes of Capt. Candyman Can, Vineyard Haven, and a host of other talented sprinters Aug. 29 in the $300,000 NetJets King's Bishop Stakes (gr. I)at Saratoga.
Soul Warrior Splits 'Em in WV Derby Upset
It was indeed big drama in the $750,000 West Virginia Derby (gr. II) at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort on Aug. 1, but if the odds board was any indication, it was an unexpected result.
West Virginia Derby Sets Up as 'Riders' Race'
Several 3-year-olds entered in the Aug. 1 West Virginia Derby (gr. II) galloped around a sloppy surface at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort the morning before a race no trainer is willing to say is easy to handicap.
THS: West Virginia Derby (Video)
Tom, Evan, and Rich Nilson from Brisnet/Twinspires.com preview the West Virginia Derby (gr. II). Plus picks for the Jim Dandy and the Haskell. Watch Video
'Rachel' Heads Field of Seven in Haskell
Although Rachel Alexandra has been installed as the 4-5 favorite for the $1.25-million Haskell Invitational (gr. I) Aug. 2, she could face stiff competition from several of the six 3-year-old colts entered against her.
Mine That Bird Takes to the 'Country Roads'
- By Steve Haskin
- News, Racing
While America's 3-year-old sweetheart Rachel Alexandra is frolicking at the Jersey Shore Aug. 2 in the Haskell Invitational (gr. I) at Monmouth Park, and a deep, well-matched group of colts gather in the Adirondacks for the Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II) at Saratoga, the winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! brands (gr. I) for the first time in history will be out in the Appalachians, showing off in front of the Mountaineer Park crowd in the West Virginia Derby (gr. II).
Mine That Bird to Face Five Foes in WV Derby
Mine That Bird will make his first racing appearance since the Triple Crown when he faces five other 3-year-olds in the $750,000, West Virginia Derby (gr. II) at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort.
WV Derby Field Beginning to Take Shape
Organized horse racing in West Virginia dates back at least 223 years, but no horse who has won the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) has ever competed in the Mountaineer State before. That status is going to change on Aug. 1, when Mine That Bird goes to the post in the $750,000 West Virginia Derby (gr. II) at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort.
Big Drama Turns in Bullet Work at Monmouth
Big Drama, whose late August goal is the seven-furlong King's Bishop Stakes (gr. I), breezed five furlongs in a bullet 1:00 4/5 at Monmouth Park July 13 in preparation for either the Haskell Invitational Aug. 2 or the West Virginia Derby (gr. III) the day before
Summer Bird Breezes at Monmouth for Haskell
Summer Bird, winner of the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) in his last effort, breezed five furlongs in 1:01 4/5 the morning of July 12 at Monmouth Park.
Connections
| Trainer | David Fawkes |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Ramon A. Dominguez |
| Owner | Harold L. Queen |
| Breeder | Harold L. Queen |
Pedigree
| Big Drama View Five-Cross Pedigree | Montbrook | Buckaroo |
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| Riveting Drama | Notebook | |
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