Cupid Returns From Layoff to Win Gold Cup
An eight-month layoff seemed to have little effect on Cupid in the $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa Anita Stakes (G1) as he won the 1 1/4-mile test May 27 by 3 1/4 lengths.
Big John B
- Dark Bay or Brown Colt
- Born 2009
- FL-Bred
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Big John B wins the Tokyo City Cup.
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Big John B wins the Tokyo City Cup.
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Big John B relishes his return to dirt with a clear-cut victory in the grade III Tokyo City Cup
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Big John B wins the 2015 Del Mar Handicap.
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Big John B wins the 2015 Del Mar Handicap.
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Big John B wins the 2015 Del Mar Handicap.
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Big John B wins the 2015 Del Mar Handicap.
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Big John B wins the 2015 Del Mar Handicap.
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Big John B comes on late to win the Del Mar Handicap.
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Big John B wins the 2015 Cougar II Handicap.
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Big John B wins the 2015 Cougar II Handicap.
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Big John B wins the 2015 Cougar II Handicap.
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Big John B wins the 2015 Cougar II Handicap.
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Big John B wins the 2015 Cougar II Handicap.
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Big John B and Rafael Bejarano take the Cougar II.
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Big John B wins the 2014 Del Mar Handicap.
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Big John B wins the 2014 Del Mar Handicap.
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Big John B wins the 2014 Del Mar Handicap.
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Big John B wins the 2014 Del Mar Handicap.
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Big John B comes home strong to win the Del Mar Handicap.
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Big John B Seeks Tokyo City Cup Repeat
With a relatively short turf prep race under his belt, Michael House's Big John B will attempt to repeat his 2016 victory in the $100,000 Tokyo City Cup (G3) April 2 at Santa Anita Park.
Prospect Park Back to Winning Ways
Pam and Martin Wygod's Prospect Park struggled to put it together in six starts following his last victory in the La Jolla Handicap (G3T) in August of 2015, but found his way to the winner's circle again March 9 at Santa Anita Park.
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Big John B Closes for Tokyo City Victory
Michael House's Big John B has only raced on dirt twice in his last 36 starts, but he seems to take to the surface just fine.
Big John B Back to Dirt for Tokyo City Cup
Michael House's Big John B has only raced on dirt once in his past 35 starts, but that lone start -- a score in last year's Cougar II Handicap (gr. III) at Del Mar -- was one of his best.
Generosidade Stuns San Luis Rey Field
Never better than sixth in three starts since relocating to the United States, Generosidade put on a show March 13 at Santa Anita Park in the $200,000 San Luis Rey Stakes (gr. IIT).
Big John B Tops San Luis Rey Field
Michael House's three-time graded stakes winner Big John B will look to regain his impressive form from the recent past in the $200,000 San Luis Rey Stakes (gr. IIT) March 13 at Santa Anita Park.
Da Big Hoss Sets Course Record in Turf Cup
Skychai Racing's Da Big Hoss got a perfect trip and made the most of it Jan. 30 at Sam Houston Race Park.
Kaigun Faces Full Field In Connally Turf Cup
Kaigun, Da Big Hoss, and Big John B figure to take most of the action in this early season turf test going long, with Going Somewhere a lively longshot.
Flamboyant Stuns San Gabriel Field at 46-1
Flamboyant provided the first graded stakes stunner of 2016 Jan. 2, when the 46-1 shot caught favored grade I winner Obviously in the final moments to win the $200,000 San Gabriel Stakes (gr. IIT) at Santa Anita Park.
Grade I Winners Square Off in San Gabriel
Two grade I winners will go toe-to-toe in the $200,000 San Gabriel Stakes (gr. IIT) Jan. 2 at Santa Anita Park, but they couldn't differ more in style and experience.
The Pizza Man Wins Hollywood Turf Cup
The Pizza Man, coming off a good fifth-place finish last out in the Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT), proved too much for his Hollywood Turf Cup (gr. IIT) field, easily capturing the Nov. 26 race in which he was third a year ago.
The Pizza Man Heads West for Turf Cup
Well-travelled The Pizza Man will make his way back to the West Coast for the $250,000 Hollywood Turf Cup (gr. IIT) Nov. 26 at Del Mar.
Golden Horn Ships in for BC Turf
European-based runners have exceled in the Breeders' Cup Turf, having won the 1 1/2-mile race on the grass 23 times.
D'Amato Turf Workers Breeze Easy for BC
With two of just four turf workers Oct. 25 at Santa Anita Park, trainer Phil D'Amato was intentionally easy on his expected Breeders' Cup runners.
Songbird 'Wonderful' in Santa Anita Drill
Unbeaten Songbird, the likely favorite in upcoming Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) at Keeneland, worked six furlongs in 1:13 3/5 on Santa Anita Park's fast main track Oct. 18 under regular rider Mike Smith.
At Breeders' Cup, Small Farm Beats the Odds
Breeders' Cup Longines Turf (gr. IT) challenger Big John B would the sixth Breeders' Cup starter bred by Florida-based BryLynn Farm.
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.
Big John B Repeats in Del Mar Handicap
Big John B powered past two rivals in the stretch to win the Del Mar Handicap (gr. IIT) by a widening 1 1/2 lengths, taking the 1 3/8-mile turf race for 3-year-olds and older a second straight year Saturday, Aug. 22.
Ashleyluvssugar Sweetens Del Mar 'Cap
Accomplished veterans Ashleyluvssugar, Big John B, Ganesh, and Finnegans Wake head a talented cast of grass stars going long at Del Mar Aug. 22.
Sky Kingdom Takes Third Shot at Cougar II
A third time might be the charm for Westrock Stables' Sky Kingdom, back for yet another run in the $100,000 Cougar II Handicap (gr. III) at Del Mar after finishing second the past two years in a row.
Si Sage Stuns Field in Last Tycoon
French-bred Si Sage provided a shock at a drizzly Santa Anita Park April 25, winning the Last Tycoon Stakes (gr. IIIT) by 3 1/4 lengths at 42-1 odds.
Last Tycoon Stakes Has International Flavor
A group of world travelers will enter the gate for the $100,000 Last Tycoon Stakes (gr. IIIT) April 25, including last year's winner of the 1 1/4-mile turf test at Santa Anita Park, Chilean-bred Quick Casablanca.
Turf Favorite Flintshire Draws Favorable Post
The Breeders' Cup Turf always brings the world into these World Championships. This year's $3 million event attracted another accomplished group of European raiders looking to extend their dominance over America.
Trainer D'Amato's Success Long Time in Coming
Southern California trainer Phil D'Amato, who starts outsider Big John B in the Breeders' Cup Turf, is an overnight success story that was 16 years in the making.
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.
Bright Thought Back in Form in John Henry
Bright Thought turned the tables on his heavily favored stablemate Big John B in the $200,000 John Henry Turf Championship (gr. IIT) Sept. 28 at Santa Anita Park with his first win since March 2013.
John Henry: Big John B Must Prove Self Again
An overpowering 5 1/4-length winner of the Del Mar Handicap (gr. IIT) last month, Big John B returns for the John Henry Turf Championship (gr. IIT) at Santa Anita Sept. 28 against many of the same horses he beat previously.
Huge Run for Big John B in Del Mar 'Cap Win
Big John B, a $50,000 claim in April, qualified for the Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) with a runaway victory in the $200,000 Del Mar Handicap (gr. IIT) Aug. 22.
Heated Rivalry Rekindled in Del Mar Handicap
After exchanging tight decisions in two recent starts this spring, Fire With Fire and Quick Casablanca clash for a third time in the $200,000 Del Mar Handicap (gr. IIT) Aug. 23 on the Del Mar turf.
Connections
| Trainer | Philip D'Amato |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Mike E. Smith |
| Owner | Michael House |
| Breeder | BryLynn Farm, Inc. |
Pedigree
| Big John B View Five-Cross Pedigree | Hard Spun | Danzig |
| Turkish Tryst | ||
| Baldomera | Doneraile Court | |
| Pleasure Card |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSJUN2011 Hip 55 |
Two-year-old | F. Thomas Conway | Flying Fish, agent | $30,000 |
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