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Churchill Downs; 2014; Work Out; Kentucky Derby; Works; Chitu
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Caption: Chitu schooling Kentucky Derby contenders in training at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 30, 2014 KentuckyDerbySchooling4_30 image63 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Exercise rider Dana Barnes reassures Chitu on track in front of finish line post Kentucky Derby contenders in training at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 30, 2014 KentuckyDerby1Works4_30 image67 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Chitu with Dana Barnes and assistant trainer Jimmy Barnes on Sunny.
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Caption: Chitu Kentucky Derby contenders in training at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 27, 2014 KentuckyDerby 2Works4_27 image831 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Chitu and barn area crowd Kentucky Derby contenders in training at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 29, 2014 KentuckyDerby 2Works4_29 image268 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Chitu with Dana Barnes and assistant trainer Jimmy Barnes on Sunny.
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Caption: Chitu with Dana Barnes Kentucky Derby contenders in training at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 19, 2014. KentuckyDerby 2Works4_23 image244 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Tanma Corp.'s speedy Chitu won nearly gate to wire in the $100,000 Damascus Stakes that came up deep in talent at Santa Anita Park. The field included six graded stakes winners.
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Chitu wins the 2014 Damascus Stakes
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Chitu - Churchill Downs, April 29, 2014.
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Chitu wins the Sunland Derby.
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Chitu (Teal Hemlet) and Midnight Hawk (Grey) running in the Sunland Derby.
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Chitu wins the Sunland Derby.
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Chitu wins the Sunland Derby.
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Chitu wins the Sunland Derby at Sunland Park.
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Chitu running in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes.
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Chitu warms up at Churchill Downs April 27.
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Chitu wins the Sunland Derby.
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Chitu in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes.
Bridlewood Farm near Ocala, Fla., has set fees for its 2016 stallion roster, which is led by successful freshman sire Big Drama who will see his stud fee increased from $10,000 in 2015 to $15,000 (stands and nurses) in 2016.
Graded stakes winner Chitu has been retired to stud at Bridlewood Farm in Ocala for a $3,000 fee. The farm reports he will become the first Florida stallion to participate in the "Share the Upside" program.
Chitu, a speedy colt who pushed the early pace in the 2014 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), has been retired, according to trainer Bob Baffert.
Coming off a powerful victory in the Jan. 31 Palos Verdes Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Park, Conquest Two Step appears the one to beat in the $250,000 San Carlos Stakes (gr. II) March 7 at the Southern California oval.
Shared Belief bounced back from a horrible trip in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) with his third grade I victory of the year, holding off a game Conquest Two Step by a neck in the $300,000 Malibu Stakes (gr. I).
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Malibu Stakes (gr. I) and La Brea Stakes (gr. I). read blog
Bob Baffert will take four shots at champion Shared Belief in the $300,000 Malibu Stakes (gr. I), the featured event as Santa Anita Park kicks off its 2014-15 winter/spring meet the day after Christmas.
The 2014 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf, Dirt Mile, Juvenile Fillies Turf and Distaff. View Slideshow
Tanma Corp.'s speedy Chitu won nearly gate to wire in a $100,000 Damascus Stakes that came up deep in talent Oct. 31 at Santa Anita Park. The field included six graded stakes winners.
Bob Baffert stablemates Midnight Hawk and Chitu figure prominently in the $100,000 Damascus Stakes Oct. 31, at Santa Anita Park, the final race before four Breeders' Cup World Championships races on Friday's card.
Trainer Rick Violette said he was delighted with the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) fifth-place performance put in by his colt Samraat, but was unsure of the colt's next start.
California Chrome, the morning-line favorite for the May 3 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), drew post 5 of 20.
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert sent Hoppertunity through his final move for the Kentucky Derby and Ria Antonia through her prep for the Oaks on April 28, squeezing in the drills between downpours at Churchill Downs.
Trainer Bob Baffert discusses Chitu's workout, Bayern's Derby Trial DQ and more. April 27, 2014. watch video
Sunland Derby (gr. III) winner Chitu worked six furlongs from the Churchill Downs' starting gate in 1:13 1/5 the morning of April 27 in his final preparations for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Trainer Bob Baffert discusses Chitu's workout, Bayern's Derby Trial DQ and more. April 27, 2014
Under ideal conditions at Churchill Downs Sunday morning, April 27, seven contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and several Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) candidates breezed.
A few years ago Xavier Moreau was talking to his Ocala, Fla. area neighbor Wilson Winter when the retired businessman mentioned his interest in getting into Thoroughbred breeding.
TimeformUS Stakes Plays from Keeneland and Churchill read blog
Claire Novak and Frank Angst handicap the Derby Trial Stakes that may hold a few Preakness contenders. Claire picked the winner of the Illinois Derby last week. watch video
As usual, trainer Bob Baffert has the racing world hanging on his every move leading up to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), even as he enters horses in the April 26 Derby Trial (gr. III).
Chitu and Bayern, two possible starters in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, breezed a half-mile at Churchill Downs April 21 as they continued preparations for the May 3 race.
Evan Hammonds recaps his top 5 Kentucky Derby prep race performances by horses still on the Kentucky Derby trail. watch video
Evan Hammonds recaps his top 5 Kentucky Derby prep race performances by horses still on the Kentucky Derby trail.
Doug Salvatore profiles the form, pedigree, speed and red flags of Kentucky Derby contenders. Part 2 of 3. read blog
Photos from Turfway Park, Sunland Park, Australia, Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park and more. view slideshow
Did the Sunland Derby and Spiral Stakes shake Steve Haskin's Kentucky Derby Dozen this week? You may be surprised, read and find out! read blog
The fourth and final pool of Churchill Downs' Kentucky Derby Future Wager will open March 27 with fast-rising West Coast star California Chrome as the narrow morning-line favorite over East Coast standout Cairo Prince.
Favored Chitu put away stablemate Midnight Hawk in the drive for the wire as trainer Bob Baffert accounted for the first two finishers in the $800,000 Sunland Derby (gr. III) March 23 in New Mexico.
Escaping Oaklawn Park, stakes-winning Tanzanite Cat faces a pair of tough entrants from both Bob Baffert and Todd Pletcher as part of a deep field for the $800,000 Sunland Derby (gr. III) March 23 in New Mexico.
We're almost there, folks. The first of the final Kentucky Derby prep races are being held this weekend. read blog
Undefeated colt will make his stakes debut for Bob Baffert following allowance romp in the San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) March 8 at Santa Anita Park.
Candy Boy stamped himself as the top contender for the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) when he overpowered a pair of well-regarded Bob Baffert trainees in winning the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. I) Feb. 8 at Santa Anita.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays from Santa Anita and Gulfstream read blog
Sham Stakes (gr. III) winner Midnight Hawk takes his next step on the Triple Crown trail for trainer Bob Baffert when he faces six other 3-year-olds in the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 8 at Santa Anita Park.
| Trainer | Bob Baffert |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Joel Rosario |
| Owner | Tanma Corporation |
| Breeder | Tom Evans, Macon Wilmil Equines & Marjac Farms |
| Chitu View Five-Cross Pedigree | Henny Hughes | Hennessy |
| Meadow Flyer | ||
| Sea Gift | A.P. Indy | |
| Ocean Queen |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2012 Hip 3123 |
Yearling | Southern Chase Farm | Trackside Farm, agent for Tom Evans, Macon Wilmil Equines, & Marjac Farms | $67,000 |
| OBSMAR2013 Hip 58 |
Two-year-old | Susan Chu | Southern Chase Farm, agent | $300,000 |
| Beholder |
| Songbird |
| Tepin |
| Nyquist |
| Exaggerator |
| Arrogate |
| Cathryn Sophia |
| Frosted |
| Stellar Wind |
| Dacita (CHI) |
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