After the Wire: Belmont Stakes 146
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Close Hatches wins the 2014 Ogden Phipps.
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Close Hatches wins the 2014 Ogden Phipps.
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Close Hatches wins the 2014 Ogden Phipps.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Close Hatches wins the 2014 Ogden Phipps.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Close Hatches wins the 2014 Ogden Phipps.
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Close Hatches wins the 2014 Ogden Phipps.
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Close Hatches wins the 2014 Ogden Phipps.
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Close Hatches wins the 2014 Ogden Phipps.
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Close Hatches wins the 2014 Ogden Phipps.
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Close Hatches wins the 2014 Ogden Phipps.
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Close Hatches wins the 2014 Ogden Phipps.
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Close Hatches at Belmont Park June 2.
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Close Hatches at Belmont Park June 2, 2014.
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Close Hatches wins the 2014 Apple Blossom.
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Close Hatches wins the 2014 Apple Blossom.
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Close Hatches wins the 2014 Apple Blossom.
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Close Hatches wins the 2014 Apple Blossom.
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Close Hatches wins the 2014 Apple Blossom.
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Close Hatches wins the 2014 Apple Blossom.
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Close Hatches wins the 2014 Apple Blossom.
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Close Hatches wins the 2014 Apple Blossom.
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Close Hatches wins the 2014 Azeri Stakes.
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Close Hatches wins the 2014 Azeri Stakes.
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Close Hatches wins the 2014 Azeri Stakes.
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Close Hatches wins the 2014 Azeri Stakes.
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Close Hatches wins the 2014 Azeri Stakes.
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Close Hatches wins the 2014 Azeri Stakes.
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Close Hatches and Royal Delta prep for Breeders' Cup 2013
Photo: Rick Samuels
Close Hatches - Breeders Cup - October 31, 2013
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Close Hatches Works at Belmont Park on October 26, 2013.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Cotillion.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Cotillion.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Cotillion.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Cotillion.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Cotillion.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Mother Goose.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Mother Goose.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Mother Goose.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Mother Goose.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Mother Goose.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Mother Goose.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Mother Goose.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Gazelle.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Mother Goose.
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Close Hatches - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
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Close Hatches - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
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Close Hatches - Churchill Downs, April 30, 2013.
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Close Hatches - Churchill Downs, April 30, 2013.
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Close Hatches, with Joanna Trout up, works towards the Kentucky Oaks.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography/Churchill Downs
Close Hatches preps for the Kentucky Oaks 4/28/2013.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Close Hatches - Churchill Downs, April 21, 2013.
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Close Hatches works at Churchill Downs 4/21/2013.
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Close Hatches works at Chruchill Downs 4/21/2013.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Gazelle.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Gazelle.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Gazelle.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Gazelle.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand
Close Hatches wins the 2013 Gazelle.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand
Close Hatches wins the 2013 Gazelle.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Adam Mooshian
Close Hatches wins the 2013 Gazelle.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Gazelle.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Gazelle.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Gazelle.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Gazelle.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Gazelle.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Gazelle.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Gazelle.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Gazelle.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Gazelle.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/David Alcosser
Close Hatches wins the 2013 Gazelle.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/David AlcosserConnections
| Trainer | William I. Mott |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Joel Rosario |
| Owner | Juddmonte Farms, Inc. |
| Breeder | Millsec, Ltd. |
Pedigree
| Close Hatches View Five-Cross Pedigree | First Defence | Unbridled's Song |
| Honest Lady | ||
| Rising Tornado | Storm Cat | |
| Silver Star (GB) |
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Slideshow: 2014 Belmont Stakes Day Sights
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Versatile Close Hatches Claims Ogden Phipps
Close Hatches turned back Princess of Sylmar and picked up the pieces when Beholder finished fourth in the June 7 Ogden Phipps Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park.
Belmont Mega-Day Shines Along With 'Chrome'
NYRA unveils the first in its mega-day strategy June 7 when it moves races like the Met Mile, Ogden Phipps, Acorn, and Brooklyn to Belmont Stakes day in an effort to ramp up interest, quality, and handle.
Beholder Makes Eastward Trek for Ogden Phipps
A sporting gesture put two-time champion Beholder on a plane to Belmont Park last week for the brewing rematch between her and 2013 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner Princess of Sylmar in the $1 million Ogden Phipps (gr. I).
Beholder, Close Hatches Work for Ogden Phipps
Belmont Stakes (gr. I) contenders weren't the only ones catching attention June 2 at Belmont Park. Champion filly Beholder and rival Close Hatches both turned in final pre-race preparations for the Ogden Phipps (gr. I).
Belmont Stakes News Update for June 2, 2014
Claire Novak reports from Belmont Park on Social Inclusion possibly running in the Woody Stevens, California Chrome, Kid Cruz, Beholder and Close Hatches. watch video
Fields Taking Shape for Belmont Day Undercard
A list of likely starters for the five grade I events on the Belmont Stakes day undercard June 7 has been released by the track's racing office, headed by the $1.25 million Metropolitan Handicap.
Close Hatches Secures Apple Blossom Victory
Defeating four older fillies and mares, Juddmonte Farms' Close Hatches secured her third grade I with a front-running performance in the $588,000 Apple Blossom Handicap (gr. I) April 11 at Oaklawn Park.
Close Hatches Heads Compact Apple Blossom
Close Hatches will try to add a third top-level victory to her resume in the $600,000 Apple Blossom Handicap (gr. I), in which she meets four opponents, including last year's winner On Fire Baby, April 11 at Oaklawn Park.
Close Hatches Proves Class in Azeri Stakes
Favored at odds of 3-5 and making her first start of the season, Juddmonte's 4-year-old First Defence filly galloped wire to wire in the 1 1/16-mile test, taking rider Joel Rosario straight to the winner's circle March 15.
Azeri: Don't Tell Sophia Faces Close Hatches
Don't Tell Sophia has sailed through the early part of 2014, but faces a stout test March 15 in the $200,000 Azeri Stakes (gr. II) against multiple grade I winner Close Hatches, On Fire Baby, and Flashy American.
Beholder's Cup Win Earned Eclipse
Beholder's smashing victory in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) ensured her a second consecutive Eclipse Award. She was voted champion 3-year-old filly of 2013 over finalists Princess of Sylmar and Close Hatches.
3-Year-Old Filly Division Balanced in 2013
Perhaps no Eclipse Award category overflowed with more talent than among the 3-year-old fillies of 2013. They performed admirably against each other and then went out and defeated the best of their older counterparts.
Beholder Trumps Delta, Princess in Distaff
Smooth as silk under jockey Gary Stevens, Beholder vanquished both two-time champion Royal Delta and Princess of Sylmar while rolling to an open-lengths victory in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) Nov. 1.
Breeders' Cup News Minute - 10/30/2013
Lenny Shulman updates the news of the day including track work by Royal Delta, Close Hatches, and Mucho Macho Man. watch video
Royal Delta, Close Hatches Take to SA Oval
Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott oversaw Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) contenders Royal Delta and Close Hatches as they stretched their legs at Santa Anita on Oct. 29 after arriving from New York the day before.
Stellar Field of Six in Breeders' Cup Distaff
The Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) may only have a field of six, but they have created perhaps the most riveting puzzle in the entire series this year.
Mott Pleased With Royal Delta, Close Hatches
Trainer Bill Mott said he was happy with the final works by Royal Delta and Close Hatches at Belmont Park Oct. 26 before they head to California for the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I).
Royal Delta Heads Mott's BC Works at Belmont
Led by champion Royal Delta and Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) contender Ron the Greek, horses conditioned by Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott got in their Belmont Park works Oct. 19 in advance of the Nov. 1-2 Breeders' Cup.
Haskin: Random Breeders' Cup Thoughts
- By Steve Haskin
Steve offers some early thoughts on the Breeders' Cup. read blog
Second Straight Grade I Win for Close Hatches
Close Hatches secured a second straight grade I victory Sept. 21 when she passed Test Stakes (gr. I) winner Sweet Lulu turning for home and held off all challengers in the $1 million Cotillion Stakes (gr. I).
Philly Showdown for Sweet Lulu, Close Hatches
Grade I winners Sweet Lulu and Close Hatches will meet on the track for the first time when an accomplished group of 3-year-old fillies starts in the $1 million Cotillion Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 21 at Parx Racing.
Close Hatches Makes First Defence
PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
Leading commercial sire Unbridled's Song is still looking for his true heir as a stallion, and he may have found it in First Defence.
Close Hatches Gets Golden Egg in Mother Goose
Close Hatches became Juddmonte Farms' newest grade I winner when she captured the $300,000 Mother Goose Stakes (gr. I) June 22 at Belmont Park, leaving heavily favored Dreaming of Julia behind on the turn and cruising home.
Dreaming of Julia Favored in Mother Goose
Stonestreet Stables' homebred Dreaming of Julia is the 1-2 morning line favorite in a light edition of the $300,000 Mother Goose Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park, where just four other 3-year-old fillies will challenge.
Dreaming of Julia Tunes Up for Mother Goose
Dreaming of Julia stood out on a busy worktab for trainer Todd Pletcher June 16, breezing a half-mile over the Belmont Park training track in 49.07 for the upcoming $300,000 Mother Goose Stakes (gr. I).
Midnight Lucky Shakes Clear for Acorn Triumph
Midnight Lucky more than made up for her lackluster fifth-place performance in the May 3 Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) when the Bob Baffert-trained filly unleashed a powerful 6 1/4-length victory in the May 25 Acorn Stakes.
Kauai Katie Stretches Out for Acorn
Grade II winner Kauai Katie will stretch out to take on Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) also-rans Midnight Lucky and Close Hatches while those two turn back in distance in the $300,000 Acorn Stakes (gr. I) May 27 at Belmont.
Dreaming of Julia Headlines Star-Studded Oaks
Dreaming of Julia is the freshest on the minds of most leading up to the Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) due to her extraordinary 21 3/4-length victory in the March 30 Gulfstream Park Oaks (gr. I).
Dreaming of Julia Draws Post 8 in KY Oaks
Dreaming of Julia, the remarkable 21 3/4-length winner of the March 30 Gulfstream Oaks (gr. II), drew post 8 of 11 sophomore fillies and was installed the 3-1 favorite for the $1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I).
Eye-Catching Move for Filly Close Hatches
Juddmonte Farms' Close Hatches drills a half-mile in :47 2/5 in advance of the May 3 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I). The daughter of First Defence is unbeaten in three starts, all this year.
KY Oaks Name Game: 2013 Edition
- By Esther Marr
Here are some of the explanations I received on this year's stellar field of contenders. Which one is your favorite? read blog
Broken Spell Ruled Out of KY Oaks
Calumet Farm's Broken Spell was ruled out of the Kentucky Oaks the morning of April 23 by trainer D. Wayne Lukas. Trainer Bob Baffert said Fiftyshadesofhay will also not contend.
Oaks-Bound Close Hatches Breezes at Churchill
Juddmonte Farms' undefeated filly Close Hatches had her first Churchill Downs work in preparation for the May 3 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), breezing a half-mile in :47 4/5 over a fast track under exercise rider Joanna Trout.
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.
Close Hatches Gets Determined Gazelle Score
Close Hatches led at every pole, repelled Princess of Sylmar in deep stretch, and drew away to keep her unbeaten record intact, registering her first stakes score in the $250,000 Gazelle Stakes (gr. II) April 6 at Aqueduct.
Princess of Sylmar One to Watch in Gazelle
King of Prussia Stable's impressive Princess of Sylmar takes a step up into graded company April 6 in the $250,000 Gazelle Stakes (gr. II) at Aqueduct Racetrack, facing a talented field of sophomore fillies.
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