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Brass Hat (KY)

2001 Bay Gelding

Trainer: William Bradley
Jockey: Tony Farina
Owner: Fred F. Bradley
Breeder: Fred F. Bradley
Brass Hat Prized Kris S.
My Turbulent Miss
Brassy Dixie Brass
Calm Princess
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Groupie Doll, the champion female sprinter of 2012, is back at trainer Buff Bradley's barn at Churchill Downs after spending about three months at the Bradley family's Indian Ridge Farm in Frankfort, Ky.

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Martinez, Trinniberg Look Forward to Dubai

Jockey is full of confidence as he prepares to ride last year's Breeders' Cup Sprint champion in the Dubai Golden Shaheen March 30 at Meydan Racecourse.

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And They're Off: Post Season Edition

And They're Off: Post Season Edition

Steve and Lenny discuss Frankel's last race, interview Buff Bradley on Groupie Doll and Brass Hat as well as dissect the East vs West rivalry in the Breeders' Cup.

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 Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Grade I Groupies: William and Fred Bradley

Grade I Groupies: William and Fred Bradley

After having success with Brass Hat, the Bradley family is back in the limelight with Vinery Madison winner Groupie Doll

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 Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Brass Hat to be Paraded at Keeneland

Brass Hat to be Paraded at Keeneland

On Oct. 20, one year after winning the Sycamore (gr. IIIT), Keeneland patrons will be able to pay tribute to the now-retired fan favorite Brass Hat.

 Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Brass Hat to Be Honored at Churchill May 28

Brass Hat to Be Honored at Churchill May 28

Fred Bradley's popular 10-year-old gelding Brass Hat will be honored during a retirement ceremony at Churchill Downs May 28.

 Friday, May 27, 2011
THS: Louisville Handicap 2011

THS: Louisville Handicap 2011

Tom, Evan and Tim Holland briefly recap the Preakness Stakes, examine the Louisville Handicap and give a shout out to a special horse.

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 Thursday, May 26, 2011
Millionaire Brass Hat Retired at 10

Millionaire Brass Hat Retired at 10

Fan favorite Brass Hat, a millionaire who won 10 of 40 starts in a remarkable career that saw him overcome two serious injuries, has been retired, trainer Buff Bradley said May 24.

 Tuesday, May 24, 2011
You Make the Call: The Donn 2001-2010

You Make the Call: The Donn 2001-2010

From Captain Steve to Quality Road, rank the last 10 winners of the Donn Handicap.

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 Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Giant Oak Wins Clark by Disqualification

Giant Oak Wins Clark by Disqualification

Giant Oak picked a good time to break his 14-race losing streak, as he was placed first in the $500,000 Clark Handicap (gr. I) when stewards disqualified favored Successful Dan for interference Nov. 26 at Churchill Downs.

 Friday, November 26, 2010
THS: The Clark Handicap

THS: The Clark Handicap

Jason, Tom, and James Scully of twinspires.com preview the Clark Handicap (gr. I) at Churchill Downs on November 26.

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 Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Successful Dan Primed for Clark Success

Successful Dan Primed for Clark Success

A year ago, a lightly raced 3-year-old named Blame used a victory in the Fayette Stakes (gr. III) at Keeneland as a springboard to victory in his subsequent start in the Clark Handicap.

 Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Successful Dan May Be Clark Highweight

Successful Dan May Be Clark Highweight

Morton Fink's Successful Dan could be the starting in the highweight in the $500,000 Clark Handicap (gr. I) at Churchill Downs Nov. 27. The race is at 1 1/8 miles.

 Friday, November 19, 2010
Clark Handicap Next for Brass Hat

Clark Handicap Next for Brass Hat

Nine-year-old star Brass Hat is being pointed toward the $500,000 Clark Handicap (gr. I) Nov. 26 at Churchill Downs.

 Saturday, November 13, 2010
Week In Photos: October 25, 2010

Week In Photos: October 25, 2010

Breeders' Cup contenders and weekend races. Including Brass Hat and Paddy O'Prado.

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 Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Remarkable Brass Hat Wins Sycamore

Remarkable Brass Hat Wins Sycamore

Fan favorite 9-year-old Brass Hat rallied from last and came roaring down to the stretch to win the $100,000 Sycamore (gr. IIIT) by a length Oct. 21 at Keeneland.

 Thursday, October 21, 2010
Oh, the Things Brass Hat Could Tell

Oh, the Things Brass Hat Could Tell

A pretty good day for the struggling Kentucky racing industry can't hide the fact something needs to be done, and fast. By Tom Lamarra

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 Monday, October 04, 2010
KY Horsemen, Track Reach Out to Public

KY Horsemen, Track Reach Out to Public

The Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association is teaming up with Turfway Park Oct. 2 for an interactive fan appreciation day designed to emphasize the importance of Thoroughbred racing to Kentucky.

 Friday, September 24, 2010
Brass Hat Back to Dirt in Cornhusker Handicap

Brass Hat Back to Dirt in Cornhusker Handicap

After nine consecutive races on turf Fred Bradley's Brass Hat will return to dirt as one of the horses to beat in the $300,000 Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap (gr. II) on June 26.

 Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Free Fighter Liberates Louisville Handicap

Free Fighter Liberates Louisville Handicap

Free Fighter seized the lead from Eagle Poise coming into the stretch and drew off in the lane to produce a determined upset at odds of 12-1 in the $113,800 Louisville Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Churchill Downs May 22.

 Saturday, May 22, 2010
THS: Louisville Handicap

THS: Louisville Handicap

Jason, Tom, and Rich Nilsen of twinspires.com preview the Louisville Handicap (gr. III).

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 Thursday, May 20, 2010
Brass Hat Goes For Louisville Handicap Repeat

Brass Hat Goes For Louisville Handicap Repeat

On May 22, 9-year-old Brass Hat will defend his title in the $100,000 Louisville Handicap (gr. IIIT). Though Brass Hat has not won since last year's race, he has hit the board in four of his five starts.

 Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Musketier Shows No Rust in Elkhorn Victory

Musketier Shows No Rust in Elkhorn Victory

Eight-year-old Musketier showed no signs of rust coming back from a more than six-month layoff, as he took over approaching the stretch and bounded home for a win in the Elkhorn Stakes (gr. IIT) on closing day at Keeneland.

 Friday, April 23, 2010
Well-Matched Elkhorn Closes Out Keeneland

Well-Matched Elkhorn Closes Out Keeneland

High-weighted Expansion and an interesting mix of veterans, including Brass Hat and Ascertain, headline a field of 12 in Keeneland's April 23 closing day feature, the $200,000 Fifth Third Elkhorn Stakes (gr. IIT).

 Tuesday, April 20, 2010
More Articles about Brass Hat
Brass Hat, left, and Groupie Doll, right.
Photo: Steve Haskin
Brass Hat, left, and Groupie Doll, right.
Brass Hat wins the 2010 Sycamore.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Brass Hat wins the 2010 Sycamore.
Brass Hat wins the 2010 Sycamore.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Brass Hat wins the 2010 Sycamore.
Brass Hat wins the 2010 Sycamore.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Brass Hat wins the 2010 Sycamore.
Brass Hat wins the 2010 Sycamore.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Brass Hat wins the 2010 Sycamore.
Brass Hat wins the 2009 Louisville Handicap.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography
Brass Hat wins the 2009 Louisville Handicap.
Brass Hat wins the 2009 Louisville Handicap.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography
Brass Hat wins the 2009 Louisville Handicap.
Brass Hat wins the 2009 Louisville Handicap.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography
Brass Hat wins the 2009 Louisville Handicap.
Brass Hat wins the 2009 Louisville Handicap.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography
Brass Hat wins the 2009 Louisville Handicap.
Brass Hat winning the 2007 Mass Cap.
Photo: Chip Bott
Brass Hat winning the 2007 Mass Cap.

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