Lochte Seeks Redemption in United Nations
Grade I winner Lochte seeks a return to winning ways July 6 in the $500,000 United Nations Stakes (gr. IT) at Monmouth Park, one of 10 entered for the 1 3/8-mile turf contest at the New Jersey track.
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Charming Kitten wins the 2014 Belmont Gold Cup Invitational.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Charming Kitten wins the 2014 Belmont Gold Cup Invitational.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Charming Kitten wins the 2014 Belmont Gold Cup Invitational.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Charming Kitten - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Charming Kitten - Churchill Downs, April 29, 2013.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Charming Kitten preps for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Revolutionary and Charming Kitten work at Churchill Downs April 27, 2013
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer
Charming Kitten works at Churchill Downs 4/21/2013.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Charming Kitten wins the Kitten's Joy Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Kenny Martin
Charming Kitten wins the Kitten's Joy Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Courtney Heeney
Charming Kitten wins the Kitten's Joy Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Leslie Martin
Charming Kitten wins the Kitten's Joy Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Courtney Heeney
Charming Kitten wins the Kitten's Joy Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Leslie MartinConnections
| Trainer | Todd A. Pletcher |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Joe Bravo |
| Owner | Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K. |
| Breeder | Kenneth L. Ramsey & Sarah K. Ramsey |
Pedigree
| Charming Kitten View Five-Cross Pedigree | Kitten's Joy | El Prado (IRE) |
| Kitten's First | ||
| Iteration | Wild Again | |
| Lady Madonna |
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Charming Kitten Wins First Belmont Gold Cup
Attempting the rare distance of two miles on turf for the first time, Charming Kitten overcame 10 rivals to win the inaugural $200,000 Belmont Gold Cup Invitational by one length at Belmont Park June 6.
Utley Connects in Off-the-Pace Dixie Victory
Augustin Stable's Utley, winless since last April, got back on track with an off-the-pace upset score in the $400,000 Dixie Stakes (gr. IIT) at Pimlico Race Course May 17.
Up With the Birds Looks to Rebound in Dixie
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TimeformUS Saturday Stakes Plays from Gulfstream and Fair Grounds read blog
Amira's Prince Streak on Line in GP Turf 'Cap
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The Most Important Race on BC Friday
Brisnet.com Ultimate Guide To The Most Important Race on Breeders' Cup Friday read blog
Kid Dreams in Hawthorne Derby Upset
The Hawthorne Derby (gr. IIIT) Oct. 5 looked to be a matchup between Five Iron and Charming Kitten but California shipper Kid Dreams upset the pair in the 1 1/8-mile turf test.
Hawthorne Derby Attracts Charming Kitten
Well-traveled Charming Kitten drew the far outside post in a field of 10 sophomores as the 7-2 morning-line favorite in the $200,000 Hawthorne Derby (gr. IIIT) on the turf Oct. 5 in Illinois.
Rydilluc, Charming Kitten Rematch at Saratoga
Since March, 3-year-old turf standouts Rydilluc and Charming Kitten have been on parallel schedules, clashing four times. On Aug. 9 they will meet again in the Hall of Fame Stakes (gr. IIT) at Saratoga.
War Dancer Gets Bob in Virginia Derby Photo
War Dancer got the bob in a three-way photo finish July 13 at Colonial Downs, overpowering hard-running Charming Kitten and staving off the late-flying Jack Milton to get victory in the $500,000 Virginia Derby (gr. IIT).
THS: Man o' War Stakes and Virginia Derby
Frank Angst and Claire Novak handicap the Man o' War Stakes and Virginia Derby. Both seem to think the Virginia Derby will be a very telling and exciting race to watch. Can the Kittens finish 1-2-3? watch video
Field of Ten Set for July 13 Virginia Derby
The 16th running of the $500,000 Virginia Derby (gr. IIT) July 13 at Colonial Downs brings together a varied field of competitors, and quite a few of them share the same bloodlines.
Rydilluc Shows Turf Prowess in Penn Mile
Rydilluc got back on the winning track with a strong victory in the inaugural $460,000 Penn Mile for 3-year-olds on the turf at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course June 1.
THS: The Penn Mile
Claire Novak and Pete Denk preview the Penn Mile featuring Noble Tune, Rydilluc, Jack Milton, and Charming Kitten. Watch Video
Noble Tune Leads Inaugural Penn Mile Lineup
Eight sophomore turf contenders entered the inaugural edition June 1 edition of the $500,000 Penn Mile Stakes at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, including Noble Tune, Rydilluc, Jack Milton, and Charming Kitten.
The Morning After: Derby Also-Rans Moving On
One day after Orb took the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), it appears only a few of the 18 other horses that ran in the Derby will run back in two weeks in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I).
Kentucky Derby News Minute: 5/2/2013
Lenny Shulman reports the news of the day, including Vyjack's work, Giant Finish's arrival, the Pletcher 5 on the track, and the weather. Watch Video
Ramseys Hoping for 'Charming' Derby Result
Charming Kitten will run with the hopes of the Ramsey family behind him, seeking to transfer his grass and synthetic form onto the Churchill Downs dirt in the Run for the Roses.
Pletcher Not Pointing Winning Cause to Derby
Todd Pletcher will not enter Coolmore Lexington Stakes (gr. III) winner Winning Cause in the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) May 4 at Churchill Downs.
Todd Pletcher's KY Derby Horses Get a Bath
Verranzano, Palace Malice, Charming Kitten and Revolutionary get baths after working out as trainer Todd Pletcher Watches. watch video
Kentucky Derby News Minute - 4/27/2013
Steve Haskin talks about all of the works today. Times and brief analysis on Normandy Invasion, Mylute, Black Onyx, Palace Malice, Overanalyze, Revolutionary, Charming Kitten, Verrazano, and more! watch video
Pletcher Breezes Five Derby Contenders
After watching five of his Derby contenders work April 27, trainer Todd Pletcher said he thought Verrazano and Revolutionary continued steady progress, while Overanzalyze registered his best workout ever.
Busy April 27 Work Tab at Churchill Downs
With the Louisville, Ky., weather forecast calling for rain later in the day and on Sunday, the April 27 work tab at Churchill Downs was crowded with prospects for the May 4 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Pletcher: No Quick Decision on Winning Cause
Trainer Todd Pletcher said a decision on whether to point Coolmore Lexington Stakes (gr. III) winner Winning Cause toward the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) will be made after the colt breezes April 28.
Pletcher Contenders on Track at Churchill
Two of trainer Todd Pletcher's top contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) continued to progress toward the May 4 classic with solid workouts at Churchill Downs the morning of April 21.
Verrazano Gallops, Others Settle In
Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands contender Verrazano galloped at Churchill Downs the morning of April 15 as trainer Todd Pletcher outlined the training regimen for the colt and his other probable Derby starters.
Mylute Posts Dandy Work at Churchill Downs
Mylute, runner-up in the Louisiana Derby (gr. II), continued his preparations for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) with a six-furlong breeze in 1:12 1/5 the morning of Apil 14 at Churchill Downs.
Java's War from Last to First in Blue Grass
Charles Fipke's homebred Java's War overcame a troubled start in the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes April 13 at Keeneland, closing from last to first to earn his way into the field for the May 4 Kentucky Derby.
Revolutionary Arrives at Churchill Downs
After a brief freshening at WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky., Louisiana Derby (gr. II) winner Revolutionary arrived at Churchill Downs on April 12.
Handicapping the Blue Grass Stakes
- By Pete Denk
This is one of the most wide open editions of the race I've ever seen. So many directions to go. read blog
KY Oaks Contenders Arrive at Churchill
Gulfstream Oaks (gr. II)winner Dreaming of Julia and undefeated Unlimited Budget arrived April 8 at 6:50 p.m. EDT at Churchill Downs, where they will continue their preparations for the May 3 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I).
Contessa Mulls Options After Rydilluc Cruises
Watching his Rydilluc dominate a group of 3-year-old turf runners in his stakes debut in the $150,000 Palm Beach (gr. IIIT) March 3 at Gulfstream Park, trainer Gary Contessa may have come to a conclusion.
Grassy Palm Beach Could Lead to Derby Trail
Though the race is on the grass, the $150,000 Palm Beach Stakes (gr. IIIT) for 3-year-olds at 1 1/8 miles March 3 at Gulfstream Park has the potential to serve as a springboard to the Triple Crown trail.
Dewey Square, Bambazonki Drill for Palm Beach
Promising 3-year-olds Dewey Square and Bambazonki each worked five furlongs at Gulfstream Park Feb. 24 in preparation for the upcoming Palm Beach Stakes (gr. IIIT) at 1 1/8 miles on turf.
Charming Kitten Wins Kitten's Joy for Ramsey
Odds-on choice Charming Kitten, a son of Kitten's Joy, won the $100,000 Kitten's Joy Stakes for 3-year-olds on the turf at Gulfstream Park Jan. 20.
Filly Mystic Love Beats Boys in Dania Beach
An inside trip and a good kick at the head of the lane made all the difference for 2-year-old filly Mystic Love, who beat the boys at odds of 16-1 Dec. 15 in the $100,000 Dania Beach Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Gulfstream Park.
Tate's Landing Faces Tall Dania Beach Test
Tate's Landing, impressive 3 1/4-length winner of the $100,000 Laurel Futurity Oct. 27, will face a bigger test in a deeper field for the $100,000 Dania Beach Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Gulfstream Park Dec. 15.
Dixiana Breeders' Futurity Draws 16 Hopefuls
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