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.
Bright Thought wins the John Henry Turf Championship.
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Bright Thought wins the John Henry Turf Championship.
Photo: Benoit Photography
Bright Thought wins the John Henry Turf Championship.
Photo: Benoit Photography
Bright Thought wins the John Henry Turf Championship.
Photo: Benoit Photography
Bright Thought wins the John Henry Turf Championship.
Photo: Benoit Photography
Bright Thought wins the 2013 San Luis Rey.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Bright Thought wins the 2013 San Luis Rey.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Bright Thought wins the 2013 San Luis Rey.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Bright Thought wins the 2013 San Luis Rey.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Bright Thought wins the 2013 San Luis Rey.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Bright Thought wins the 2013 San Luis Rey.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Bright Thought wins the 2013 San Luis Rey.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Bright Thought wins the 2013 San Luis Rey.
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Bright Thought Out of Breeders' Cup Turf
Bright Thought, winner of the John Henry Turf Championship (gr. IIT) at Santa Anita Park, will not run in the Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT), trainer Phil D'Amato said Oct. 17.
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.
Last Tycoon Rematch Set in Whittingham Stakes
Quick Casablanca and Fire With Fire, separated by a head the last time they met for their respective Hall of Fame trainers, will battle again in the $200,000 Charles Whittingham Stakes (gr. IIT) at Santa Anita Park.
Nine Await Wise Dan in Woodford Repeat Bid
Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan didn't scare away many rivals as he attempts to take down a second edition of the $500,000 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (gr. IT) May 3 at Churchill Downs.
Tom's Tribute Equals Wise Dan's Course Mark
Next to last going to the far turn under Mike Smith, Tom's Tribute came roaring down the stretch to win the $75,000 Thunder Road Stakes at Santa Anita Park while equaling Wise Dan's course record for a mile on turf.
Wise Dan Draws Post 8 for BC Mile Defense
Horse of the Year Wise Dan will launch a title defense in the Nov. 2 Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) from post 8 in a field of 10 off his only loss of 2013. Among his challengers is the horse who beat him, Silver Max.
Turf Entrants Get Work Over Santa Anita Lawn
Ten Breeders' Cup runners slated for the turf events, led by Obviously (IRE), worked on the grass at Santa Anita Park Oct. 26.
Twilight Eclipse Wins Pan Am in World Record
Twilight Eclipse ruined the return of favored Newsdad while establishing a new world record for 1 1/2 miles on turf in the $150,000 Pan American Handicap (gr. IIT) March 23 at Gulfstream Park.
Bright Thought Set World Mark in San Luis Rey
Bright Thought, a scintillating 3 1/4-length winner of the $150,000 San Luis Rey Stakes going 1 1/2 miles on turf March 16, has established a new world record time of 2:22.72, according to the American Racing Manual.
Bright Thought Sets Turf Mark in San Luis Rey
Bright Thought, making his graded stakes debut, pulled away in the stretch to capture the $150,750 San Luis Rey (gr. IIT) in course record time on the turf March 16 at Santa Anita Park.
Connections
| Trainer | Philip D'Amato |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Tyler Baze |
| Owner | Dye and Venneri Racing, Inc. |
| Breeder | Postum Farm & Venneri Racing, Inc. |
Pedigree
| Bright Thought View Five-Cross Pedigree | Hat Trick (JPN) | Sunday Silence |
| Tricky Code | ||
| Smart Thought | Smart Strike | |
| Opentotheright |
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