New Career Plans for Retired Comma to the Top
Comma to the Top, whose victory in the 2010 CashCall Futurity (gr. I) topped a highlight-filled career, has been retired but will remain with trainer Peter Miller as a stable pony.
Comma to the Top
- Bay Gelding
- Born 2008
- FL-Bred
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Comma to the Top wins the Los Angeles Stakes.
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Comma to the Top wins the Los Angeles Stakes.
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Comma to the Top wins the Los Angeles Stakes.
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Comma to the Top wins the Los Angeles Stakes.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2013 Tom Fool Handicap.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2012 Daytona Stakes.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2012 Daytona Stakes.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2012 Daytona Stakes.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2012 Daytona Stakes.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2012 Daytona Stakes.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2012 Daytona Stakes.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2012 Daytona Stakes.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2012 Daytona Stakes.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2012 Pirate's Bounty Stakes.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2012 Pirate's Bounty Stakes.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2012 Pirate's Bounty Stakes.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2012 Pirate's Bounty Stakes.
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Comma to the Top at Churchill Downs 5/4/2011.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2010 CashCall Futurity.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2010 CashCall Futurity.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2010 CashCall Futurity.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2010 CashCall Futurity.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2010 CashCall Futurity.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2010 CashCall Futurity.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2010 Generous.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2010 Generous.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2010 Generous.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2010 Generous.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2010 Generous.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2010 Generous.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2010 Generous.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2010 Real Quiet.
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Comma to the Top wins the 2010 Real Quiet.
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Points Offthebench Shows His Game in Crosby
Points Offthebench made his first venture into stakes company a successful one, winning the $300,000 Bing Crosby Stakes (gr. I) over Goldencents in a terrific fight to the wire July 28 at Del Mar.
Goldencents Facing Older Sprinters in Crosby
His foray into the 2013 Triple Crown season behind him, Goldencents gets back to work in the $300,000 Bing Crosby Stakes (gr. I), a six-furlong sprint at Del Mar in which he will face older horses for the first time.
Centralinteligence Commandeers Triple Bend
Centralinteligence could be bound for the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) after he swept past pacesetter Comma to the Top en route to his first stakes win June 29 in the Triple Bend Handicap (gr. I) at Hollywood Park.
Powerful Cast Set for Triple Bend Handicap
One of the better sprints of the 2013 season is on tap in the $250,000 Triple Bend Handicap (gr. I) June 29 at Betfair Hollywood Park, featuring defending champ Camp Victory, Comma to the Top, and Jimmy Creed.
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Japanese Derby, Belmont, Woodbine, Monmouth, Churchill Downs, Hollywood and much more! view slideshow
Comma to the Top Soars in Los Angeles
Fans looking for drama in the $100,000 Los Angeles Handicap (gr. III) May 27 at Betfair Hollywood Park missed out as 3-5 favorite Comma to the Top seized control early and was never seriously challenged in the sprint.
Comma to the Top Leads Los Angeles Cast
Comma to the Top will seek his third win of the year and fifth stakes victory at Betfair Hollywood Park against six opponents in the $100,000 Los Angeles Handicap (gr. III) on Memorial Day May 27.
Jimmy Creed Makes It a Grand Day
B. Wayne Hughes, Richard Mandella, and Garrett Gomez score stakes double as Jimmy Creed takes Potrero Grande after Beholder wins Santa Anita Oaks.
'Comma,' Creed Head Strong Potrero Grande
Comma to the Top, Jimmy Creed, and Camp Victory all bring grade I victories into the Potrero Grande (gr. II) at Santa Anita, vying to become the West Coast's top sprinter.
And They're Off: March Madness Edition
Steve Haskin and Lenny Shulman discuss throwback horses after Comma to the Top's recent efforts, Salix in the Breeders' Cup, Vyjack, and recent events. watch video
Comma to the Top Gets Nod in Tight Tom Fool
Favored Comma to the Top, making just his second appearance outside of California, proved a tenacious winner of the $200,000 Tom Fool Handicap (gr. III) March 2 at Aqueduct Racetrack, just a week after making his last start.
Comma to the Top Ships East for Tom Fool
While Comma to the Top registered his biggest win in the 2010 CashCall Futurity (gr. I), the Bwana Charlie gelding has placed in three straight graded stakes, including a clear victory in the Daytona Stakes to close out 2012
Sahara Sky Runs a Scorcher in San Carlos
Sahara Sky, benefitting once again by a super-hot pace, flew home on the outside to capture the $200,750 San Carlos Stakes Feb. 23 for his second grade II stakes win in a row at Santa Anita Park.
The Lumber Guy Stacks Up Well in San Carlos
Top sprinter The Lumber Guy, looking to rebound from a disappointing performance in the Malibu Stakes (gr. I), is part of a well-balanced field for the $200,000 San Carlos Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 23 at Santa Anita Park.
Comma to the Top Makes Jump in Palos Verdes
Versatile Comma to the Top, who has produced wins on dirt, synthetic, and turf, as well as going long and sprinting, brings his best form recently into the $150,000 Palos Verdes Stakes (gr. II) Jan. 19.
And They're Off: New Year's Edition
- By Steve Haskin
Lenny and Steve discuss Tweebster, Comma to the Top, and the Horse of the Year. Plus, an interview with Gary Stevens. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm Watch Video
Graded Status Reinstated for Daytona Stakes
Status change results in grade I winner Comma to the Top securing third graded stakes victory of his career.
Comma to the Top Takes Off-Turf Daytona
It was the wrong lead but the right result for Comma to the Top, who slugged his way to victory while becoming racing's newest millionaire in an off-the-turf edition of the $100,000 Daytona Stakes Dec. 29 at Santa Anita Park.
THS: Daytona Stakes
Tom and Pete handicap the Daytona Stakes at Santa Anita Park. watch video
Dozen Set for Hillside Turf in Daytona Stakes
The $100,000 Daytona Stakes (gr. IIIT) attracted a dozen entrants to the hillside turf course at Santa Anita Park Dec. 29 including Great Mills, most recently fourth in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IT) on the course.
Intriguing Underwood Has Trio From BC Sprint
Grade I winners Comma to the Top and Smiling Tiger tackle four entrants from the barn of Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, making for an intriguing Vernon O. Underwood Stakes (gr. III) Dec. 3 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
13 Entered as Santa Anita Opens With Eddie D.
Comma to the Top and Mensa Heat, one-two finishers last out in the Pirate's Bounty Stakes, get a Sept. 28 rematch in the Eddie D. Stakes (formerly Morvich, gr. IIIT) on opening day at Santa Anita for the 2012 autumn meet.
Amazombie Looks Awesome in Bing Crosby Win
Sprint champion Amazombie returned to his best form in the $300,000 Bing Crosby Stakes (gr. I), sitting just off a hot pace and coming to get the leaders in deep stretch to win going away on the Polytrack at Del Mar July 29.
Amazombie, The Factor Renew Rivalry in Crosby
Sprint champion Amazombie and The Factor will duke it out one more time in the $300,000 Bing Crosby Stakes (gr. I), the headline event at Del Mar July 29.
The Factor Meets Smiling Tiger in Triple Bend
The Factor, making his first appearance since the Dubai Golden Shaheen (UAE-I) three months ago, and defending champion Smiling Tiger headline the field for the $250,000 Triple Bend Handicap (gr. IT) June 30 at Hollywood.
Smith Guides Mr. Commons to Sir Beaufort Win
Under a heady ride from Mike Smith, Mr. Commons split horses in the stretch and drew off to a convincing 3 1/4-length victory in the $150,000 Sir Beaufort Stakes (gr. IIT) on the Dec. 26 opening day card at Santa Anita.
Ultimate Eagle Shortens Up for Sir Beaufort
Ultimate Eagle, winner of the Hollywood Derby (gr. IT) in his most recent start, attempts to run his winning streak to five races when he takes on a strong field in the $150,000 Sir Beaufort Stakes (gr. IIT) at Santa Anita.
Comma to the Top Gets High Marks in Return
Comma to the Top, on the comeback trail for trainer Peter Miller, picked up his first win since last year's CashCall Futurity (gr. I) in an allowance test at Hollywood Park Dec. 11.
Underwood Marks Return of Comma to the Top
Trainer Bob Baffert entered a trio led by Euroears in the $100,000 Vernon O. Underwood Stakes Nov. 26, a race that has also attracted grade I winner Comma to the Top, returning from an extended layoff.
Comma to the Top Posts Bullet Work
Comma to the Top, who swept the Real Quiet and Generous Stakes (gr. IIIT) and the CashCall Futurity (gr. I) last fall signaled his readiness for a return to the races with a bullet five-furlong work in :59 Nov. 13.
Midnight Lute Filly Tops Good OBS Select Sale
A Midnight Lute filly purchased by SGV Thoroughbreds brought the top price of $110,000 Aug. 23 at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. select yearling sale.
Haskin's: The Hound of the Louisvilles
Master of Hounds is big mystery horse of the Derby. Read Blog
Kentucky Derby News Minute - 5/4/2011
Lenny briefs us on Comma to the Top, Jerry Moss & Zazu, Master of Hounds and the weather. Watch Video
Derby Horse Sale Prices: $5,000 to $500,000
The most expensive sale horse among this year's Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I) candidates is Stay Thirsty, who was a $500,000 2-year-old.
'Comma' Begins Period at Churchill
California invader Comma to the Top looked sharp and alert after his flight from California as he settled in at Churchill Downs May 3 for his run in the Kentucky Derby.
Valenzuela To The Top?
Jockey Pat Valenzuela, who rode Sunday Silence to victory in the 1989 Kentucky Derby, looks for a repeat aboard Comma to the Top.
Comma to the Top in Final Breeze at Hollywood
Comma to the Top, runner-up in the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I), breezed five furlongs in 1:00 2/5 over the Cushion Track at Hollywood Park May 1 in his final drill for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
TCI Top 20 for April 25, 2011
2 new horses enter the list as 2 horses leave the list. How does Jaycito being off the trail effect the TCI Top 20? Read Blog
Derby Contender Nehro Breezes at Churchill
Nehro, who rallied to finish second in the Arkansas Derby (gr. I), breezed five furlongs in 1:02 4/5 over a sloppy track at Churchill Downs the morning of April 25.
Baffert's Bench Too Deep in Santa Anita Derby
Trainer Bob Baffert went to his bench in the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) and he came away a winner for the sixth time in the prestigious race when Midnight Interlude rallied for a head victory April 9.
Santa Anita Derby - Predict the Finish
With morning-line favorite Premier Pegasus scratched from the 2011 Santa Anita Derby, is it now anybody's race? Will Silver Medallion take to the dirt? Is it time for another surprise? Predict the Order
THS: Santa Anita Derby 2011
Jason, Tom and Rich handicap the Santa Anita Derby, Wood Memorial, and Ashland. Watch Video
Jaycito is Now Favored in Santa Anita Derby
San Felipe winner and morning line favorite Premier Pegasus, owned and trainer by Myung Kwon Cho, is out due to a hairline fracture.
Dialed In Second on KY Derby Earnings List
Dialed In, who banked $600,000 for his last-to-first victory in the April 2 Florida Derby (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park, jumped from No. 17 to No. 2 on the Kentucky Derby 137 Graded Stakes Earnings List.
Comma to The Top Out of KDFW's 3rd Pool
Comma to the Top has been removed from the roster of wagering interests for this week's third and final pool of Churchill Downs' Kentucky Derby Future Wager ("KDFW").
The Factor Now Co-Fifth by Derby Earnings
The Factor, who banked $180,000 for his gate-to-wire triumph in the $300,000 Rebel Stakes (gr. II) at Oaklawn Park March 19, jumped into a tie for fifth position on the Kentucky Derby 137 Graded Stakes Earnings List.
Premier Pegasus Takes Flight in San Felipe
Premier Pegasus provided a clear leader for the previously wide open 3-year-old division on the West Coast with his smashing 7 3/4-length romp in the $250,000 San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) March 12 at Santa Anita.
San Felipe - Predict the Order of Finish
Who will win the 2011 San Felipe? Will it be one of the grade I winners, Comma to the Top or Jaycito? Will it be a recent maiden winner like Runflatout or Alberatti? Predict the Order
THS: San Felipe Stakes 2011
Jason, Tom and Rich handicap the San Felipe (gr. II), Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II) and the Timely Writer S. Watch Video
Connections
| Trainer | Peter Miller |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Edwin A. Maldonado |
| Owner | Barber, Gary, Birnbaum, Roger and Tsujihara, Kevin |
| Breeder | Richard Thompson & Linda Thompson |
Pedigree
| Comma to the Top View Five-Cross Pedigree | Bwana Charlie | Indian Charlie |
| Shahalo | ||
| Maggies Storm | Stormy Atlantic | |
| Maggies Pistol |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSOCT2008 Hip 878 |
Weanling | Clyde Rice | Beth Bayer, agent | $5,000 |
| OBSAPR2010 Hip 86 |
Two-year-old | Peter Miller | Indian Prairie Ranch | $22,000 |
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Trending Horses
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| Songbird |
| Cool Catomine |
| Princess Victoria |
| Always Dreaming |
| Irap |
| Accelerate |
| Tapwrit |
| Abel Tasman |
| Zenyatta |
