Secret Circle Part of Salty Palos Verdes Cast
The 2013 Xpressbet Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) winner Secret Circle makes his seasonal debut in the $200,000 Palos Verdes Stakes (gr. II) from Santa Anita Park Jan. 31.
Big Macher wins the Cary Grant Stakes 11/23/2014.
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Big Macher wins the Cary Grant Stakes 11/23/2014.
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Big Macher wins the Cary Grant Stakes.
Photo: Benoit Photography
Big Macher wins the Cary Grant Stakes.
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Big Macher wins the Cary Grant Stakes.
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Big Macher - Breeders' Cup 2014
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Big Macher wins the Bing Crosby Stakes 7/27/2014.
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Big Macher wins the Bing Crosby Stakes 7/27/2014.
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Big Macher wins the Bing Crosby Stakes 7/27/2014.
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Big Macher wins the Bing Crosby Stakes 7/27/2014.
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Big Macher wins the 2014 Potrero Grande Stakes.
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Big Macher wins the 2014 Potrero Grande Stakes.
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Big Macher wins the 2014 Potrero Grande Stakes.
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Big Macher wins the 2014 Potrero Grande Stakes.
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Big Macher wins the 2014 Potrero Grande Stakes.
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Big Macher wins the 2014 Potrero Grande Stakes.
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Big Macher wins the 2014 California Cup Sprint Stakes.
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Big Macher wins the 2014 California Cup Sprint.
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Big Macher wins the 2014 California Cup Sprint Stakes.
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Big Macher wins the 2014 California Cup Sprint Stakes.
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Big Macher wins the 2014 California Cup Sprint.
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Big Macher Mounts Cal Cup Sprint Defense
Grade I winner and defending champ Big Macher, along with multiple stakes winner Rousing Sermon and potential star San Onofre, head a deep and competitive field of nine older horses for the $150,000 California Cup Sprint.
The Week in Photos for 11/29/2014
Delta Downs, Japan, Del Mar, Churchill, Woodbine, Gulfstream Park West & More! view slideshow
Big Macher Shows Star Quality in Cary Grant
Rebounding from a troubled effort in the Xpressbet Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I), favored Big Macher outfought a determined Rousing Sermon to score a game neck victory in the $100,000 Cary Grant Stakes Nov. 23 at Del Mar.
Rich Tapestry, Big Macher in Sprint Works
Hong Kong's Rich Tapestry and California's Big Macher each worked Oct. 25 at Santa Anita Park in preparation for the Xpressbet Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I).
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.
Chrome's Influence Evident at Barretts Sale
California Chrome continues to wield his influence, this time with the plethora of yearlings by his sire, Lucky Pulpit, in the Barretts October yearling sale. The catalog of 259 hip numbers includes 23 by Lucky Pulpit.
Pat O'Brien Deja Vu for Fed Biz, Goldencents
It seems hard to believe that a year has passed since eventual Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) winner Goldencents was run down by rival Fed Biz in a thrilling edition of the Pat O'Brien, but here we are at Del Mar again.
Plenty of Options for Bayern after Haskell
Frank Angst's Keeping Pace blog debuts with a look at the Breeders' Cup Challenge series to date and automatic qualifiers Bayern, Taghrooda, and Big Macher. read blog
The Week in Photos for 7/29/2014
Monmouth Park, Saratoga, Del Mar, Europe, Parx, Canterbury, Woodbine & More! view slideshow
Prominent Sire Beau Genius Dies at 29
The millionaire and grade I-winning son of Bold Ruckus was euthanized July 25 due to the infirmities of old age.
Big Macher Collects Grade I Bing Crosby Win
Former maiden claimer Big Macher became a grade I-winning sprinter when he denied 3-5 favorite Goldencents by half a length in the $300,000 Bing Crosby Stakes (gr. I) at Del Mar July 27.
Bing Crosby Attracts Goldencents, Declassify
Dual grade I winner Goldencents returns to Del Mar to face recent Triple Bend (gr. I) winner Declassify in the $300,000 Bing Crosby Stakes (gr. I) July 26, a race the Doug O'Neill trainee was second in last year.
Big Macher's Foot Doing Well After Treatment
Grade II-winning sprinter Big Macher, vanned off the course with a right front foot problem following a workout May 10 at Santa Anita Park, is doing well after treatment, trainer Richard Baltas reported.
GII Winner Big Macher Vanned Off After Work
Former claimer Big Macher, a two-time stakes-winning sprinter at the current Santa Anita Park meet, was vanned off following a five-furlong workout in :59.80 the morning of May 10.
Big Macher Denies Wild Dude in Potrero Grande
Big Macher prevailed in a thrilling finish to the $200,00 Potrero Grande Stakes (gr. II) April 12 at Santa Anita Park, denying 7-5 favorite Wild Dude by a nose for his first graded stakes win.
Wild Dude Finds Good Spot in Potrero Grande
Top sprinter Wild Dude heads a competitive field of eight older horses as he seeks to rebound in the $200,000 Potrero Grande Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Park April 12.
Sahara Sky Storms to Second San Carlos Win
In an impressive display of gameness and power, Sahara Sky drove between horses in the stretch and struck for a repeat win in the $250,000 San Carlos Stakes (gr. II) March 8 at Santa Anita Park.
Sahara Sky Faces Tough Field in San Carlos
Last year's Met Mile winner will take on Shakin It Up and Wild Dude in 7-panel sprint
Big Macher Runs Huge in Cal Cup Sprint Score
Big Macher, always traveling well in his stakes debut in the $125,000 Donald Valpredo California Cup Sprint, took command nearing the furlong mark and won comfortably Jan. 25 at Santa Anita Park.
Connections
| Trainer | Richard Baltas |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Tyler Baze |
| Owner | Tachycardia Stables or Mansor |
| Breeder | Ballena Vista Farm |
Pedigree
| Big Macher View Five-Cross Pedigree | Beau Genius | Bold Ruckus |
| Royal Colleen | ||
| Insight | Kris S. | |
| Gone for Gusto |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAROCT2011 Hip 200 |
Yearling | Peter Miller, agent | Sam Hendricks, agent | $10,000 |
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