Big John B Closes for Tokyo City Victory
Michael House's Big John B has only raced on dirt twice in his last 36 starts, but he seems to take to the surface just fine.
Class Leader
- Dark Bay or Brown Colt
- Born 2011
- KY-Bred
Stuart Haman, Maryland Jockey Club
Class Leader wins the 2014 Sir Barton.
Skip Dickstein
Class Leader (left) wins the 2014 Sir Barton.
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Big John B Back to Dirt for Tokyo City Cup
Michael House's Big John B has only raced on dirt once in his past 35 starts, but that lone start -- a score in last year's Cougar II Handicap (gr. III) at Del Mar -- was one of his best.
Melatonin 16-1 Stunner in Big 'Cap
Tarabilla Farms' Melatonin provided a 16-1 shocker in the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), taking the field of nine gate-to-wire to score by 4 1/4 lengths March 12.
Effinex, General a Rod Ship in for Big 'Cap
With the likes of California Chrome and Hoppertunity heading overseas for the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 12 appears primed for East Coast invaders looking to take advantage.
Beholder Tagged Favorite in Pacific Classic
Trainer Richard Mandella said he'd try two-time champion Beholder against males in the TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I), as long as she showed she was ready three weeks after her romp in the Clement L. Hirsch (gr. I).
Meadowood, Class Leader Win Stakes at Pimlico
Meadowood caught pacesetter Brewing nearing the sixteenth pole and shook clear to a three-length win the $100,000 Chick Lang Stakes for 3-year-old sprinters May 17 at Pimlico Race Course.
Midnight Hawk Brings Illinois Derby Intrigue
Given the colt's Chicago connections, it's not surprising Bob Baffert would send Midnight Hawk to the April 19 Illinois Derby at Hawthorne. As for his plans from there on out, you'll have to read between the lines.
Norfolk Runner-Up Ibn Al Haitham in UAE Guineas Prep
Five days after American-based 3-year-olds went seven furlongs in the Hutcheson and San Vicente Stakes, those based in Dubai will attempt the same distance in a prep for the UAE Two Thousand Guineas at Nad Al Sheeba Thursday. As Godolphin sends out three horses, the race may have some impact on the American Triple Crown scene.
Connections
| Trainer | John W. Sadler |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Mike E. Smith |
| Owner | Lane's End Racing |
| Breeder | W. S. Farish |
Pedigree
| Class Leader View Five-Cross Pedigree | Smart Strike | Mr. Prospector |
| Classy 'n Smart | ||
| Class Kris | Kris S. | |
| Classic Value |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2012 Hip 68 |
Yearling | Lane's End, agent | ($185,000) |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
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