Laurel Fans Say Goodbye to Dance to Bristol
Bowie-based Dance to Bristol was honored in a retirement ceremony by the Maryland Jockey Club between the fourth and fifth races Nov. 16 at Laurel Park following her stellar 4-year-old campaign.
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Dance to Bristol wins the 2013 Ballerina.
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Dance to Bristol wins the 2013 Ballerina.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Dance to Bristol wins the 2013 Ballerina.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Dance to Bristol wins the 2013 Ballerina.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Dance to Bristol wins the 2013 Ballerina.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Dance to Bristol wins the 2013 Ballerina.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Dance to Bristol wins the 2013 Ballerina.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Dance to Bristol wins the 2013 Ballerina.
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Dance to Bristol wins the Honorable Miss Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Adam Mooshian
Dance to Bristol wins the Honorable Miss Stakes.
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Dance to Bristol wins the Honorable Miss Stakes.
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Dance to Bristol wins the 2013 Bed o' Roses.
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Dance to Bristol wins the 2013 Bed o' Roses.
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Dance to Bristol wins the 2013 Sugar Maple.
Photo: Coady Photography
Dance to Bristol wins the 2013 Sugar Maple.
Photo: Coady Photography
Dance to Bristol wins the 2013 Sugar Maple.
Photo: Coady PhotographyConnections
| Trainer | Ollie L. Figgins, III |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Xavier Perez |
| Owner | Susan H. Wantz |
| Breeder | Mr. & Mrs. David Garner |
Pedigree
| Dance to Bristol View Five-Cross Pedigree | Speightstown | Gone West |
| Silken Cat | ||
| Dance to Dawn | Louis Quatorze | |
| Expressive Dance |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTMMAY2011 Hip 572 |
Two-year-old | David Wantz | Cary Frommer, agent | $42,000 |
Dance to Bristol Ceremony Set for Laurel Park
Dance to Bristol, who won seven consecutive stakes this year to earn a trip to the Breeders' Cup, will be honored with a retirement ceremony at Laurel Park Nov. 16.
Figgins Back With Contender Dance to Bristol
When Ollie Figgins III sends out Dance to Bristol in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I), the Speightstown filly will be the second World Championships starter for the trainer.
Groupie Doll Returns to Defend Sprint Title
One of the feel-good stories of the 2012 World Championships, Groupie Doll returns to defend her title in the Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I) off a 2013 season in some ways different and in other ways similar to 2012.
Dance to Bristol Turns in Final BC Breeze
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I) contender Dance to Bristol put in her final work at the Bowie Training Center Oct. 25, going five furlongs in a bullet :58 3/5.
Cluster of Stars Wires Gallant Bloom
Turtle Bird Stable's Cluster of Stars improved her undefeated record to six wins at the cost of Dance to Bristol in the $300,000 Gallant Bloom Handicap (gr. III) Sept. 21 at Belmont Park.
Dance to Bristol Heads Gallant Bloom
Dance to Bristol returns to Belmont Park for the $300,000 Gallant Bloom Handicap (gr. II) on Sept. 21 to prep for the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I), and a salty field of eight other 4-year-old fillies awaits her.
At Large: The Charles Town Connection Grows
- By Tom LaMarra
A growing number of Breeders' Cup-worthy horses have made stops at Charles Town. read blog
Sizzling Dance to Bristol Captures Ballerina
Dance to Bristol ran her winning streak to seven races with her first grade I tally in the $500,000 Ballerina Stakes, staving off favored Book Review by a head with determination Aug. 23 at Saratoga Race Course.
Dance to Bristol Faces Steepest Test Yet
Dance to Bristol has answered every question asked in her past six starts by delivering six wins. She faces a bigger task in the Aug. 23 Ballerina Stakes (gr. I) against 10 others including Starship Truffles and Book Review.
Vic Zast's Saratoga Diary: Sweet Sixty
- By Vic Zast
Don Dulce and Dance to Bristol in spotlight on Bill Mott's birthday. read blog
Honorable Miss Makes Six for Dance to Bristol
Coming from off the pace in the $200,000 Honorable Miss Handicap (gr. II) at Saratoga Race Course, Susan Wantz's Dance to Bristol extended her win streak to six with her July 29 victory.
Dance to Bristol Heads Honorable Miss
Dance to Bristol has her sights set on bigger game in her Saratoga Race Course debut July 29 as the 5-2 morning-line favorite in the $200,000 Honorable Miss Handicap (gr. II).
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 6/18/2013
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Dance to Bristol Extends Win Streak to Five
Dance to Bristol danced to an easy victory in her first graded stakes attempt, the June 15 Bed o' Roses Handicap (gr. III) at Belmont Park, when she seized the lead just outside the eighth pole and prevailed by 2 3/4 lengths.
Withgreatpleasure Faces Five in Bed o' Roses
Withgreatpleasure, the lone graded stakes winner entered in the Bed o' Roses (gr. III) at Belmont Park June 15, is looking to boost her record with another prestigious victory when she faces five others.
Pimlico: May 17 Undercard Stakes Rundown
Dance the Bristol continued her roll with a strong win in the $100,000 Skipat Stakes at Pimlico Race Course May 17, then I'm Mom's Favorite got up in the shadow of the wire in the $100,000 Ms. Preakness Pink Warrior.
Ben's Cat Heads Pimlico's Friday Undercard
Popular Ben's Cat will run in the Jim McKay Turf Sprint Stakes for the third straight time on the undercard for this year's Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (gr. II) program May 17 at Pimlico Race Course.
Dance to Bristol Waltzes Home in Sugar Maple
Dance to Bristol, giving the biggest effort of her career, waltzed to a nine-length romp in the $200,000 Sugar Maple Stakes at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races April 20.
Book Review, Holiday Soiree Meet Again
In 2012, Book Review swept from eighth place past a game Holiday Soiree to win the $400,000 Charles Town Oaks for 3-year-old fillies. A year later, those two will rumble again April 20 in the $200,000 Sugar Maple Stakes.
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