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Devil May Care wins the 2010 CCA Oaks.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Devil May Care wins the 2010 CCA Oaks.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Devil May Care wins the 2010 CCA Oaks.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Devil May Care wins the 2010 CCA Oaks.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Devil May Care wins the 2010 CCA Oaks.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Devil May Care at Churchill Downs on April 22, 2010.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Devil May Care wins the 2010 Bonnie Miss.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Devil May Care wins the 2010 Bonnie Miss.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Devil May Care wins the 2010 Bonnie Miss.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Devil May Care wins the 2010 Bonnie Miss.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Devil May Care wins the 2010 Bonnie Miss.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Devil May Care wins the 2010 Bonnie Miss.
Photo: Coglianese PhotosConnections
| Trainer | Todd A. Pletcher |
|---|---|
| Jockey | John R. Velazquez |
| Owner | Glencrest Farm |
| Breeder | Diamond A Racing Corp. |
Pedigree
| Devil May Care View Five-Cross Pedigree | Malibu Moon | A.P. Indy |
| Macoumba | ||
| Kelli's Ransom | Red Ransom | |
| Musical Minister |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2008 Hip 1639 |
Yearling | J.W. Greathouse | Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent | $110,000 |
| FTFFEB2009 Hip 192 |
Two-year-old | Wavertree Stables, agent | ($400,000) |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
My Oaks/Derby Week in Photos
- By Esther Marr
From the heartbreaking phone call I made to John Greathouse about his ill-fated filly Devil May Care, to the quiet beauty of the descending twilight on Oaks night, to the thrilling Derby finish of Animal Kingdom Read Blog
Devil May Care Loses Battle With Cancer
Multiple grade I winner Devil May Care, a starter in the 2010 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), was euthanized May 4 after a confirmed diagnosis of lymphosarcoma, a form of cancer.
Devil May Care Still Not Fully Recovered
Multiple grade I winner Devil May Care, who finished 10th in the 2010 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), continues to struggle from complications of a non-contagious form of hepatitis.
Malibu Moon to Stand for $60,000
Malibu Moon, third on this year's leading sires' list by progeny earnings, will stand in 2011 for $60,000, up from his 2010 fee of $40,000.
Champ Pegasus: Ready for BC Turf Competition
Champ Pegasus, a two-time graded stakes winner this year, is ready to take on foreign contenders in the Nov. 6 Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) at Churchill Downs.
Devil May Care Off BC Trail Due to Hepatitis
After being diagnosed with a non-contagious case of hepatitis Oct. 7, multiple grade I winner and Kentucky Derby (gr. I) finisher Devil May Care will skip the Nov. 5 Ladies Classic (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.
Devil May Care, Life At Ten Work in Tandem
Todd Pletcher worked a number of Breeders' Cup hopefuls Sept. 25 at Belmont Park. Devil May Care and Life At Ten may both race next Oct. 2.
Uncle Mo Turns in Sharp Five-Furlong Move
Repole Stable's 2-year-old sensation Uncle Mo, a 14 1/4-length maiden winner on Aug. 28, headlined a gaggle of Todd Pletcher trainees on the Belmont Park work tab Sept. 19.
Saratoga Diary: Striking the Right Note
- By Vic Zast
Some three-year-old fillies rekindle the concept of competition. Read Blog
Blind Luck Aces Alabama
Blind Luck cemented her status as the top 3-year-old filly in the nation, as she passed odds-on choice Devil May Care at the eighth-pole and wore down Havre de Grace in the late stages to win the Alabama Stakes (gr. I).
THS: The Arlington Million
Jason, Evan, and Tim Holland of twinspires.com preview the Arlington Million (gr. I). Also, picks for the Alabama. Watch Video
Dirt, a Real Sportsman, and Weekend Racing
Breeders' Cup chat looks at dirt at Santa Anita, Jerry Hollendorfer and Blind Luck, and weekend racing. Read Blog
Alabama Showdown: Blind Luck vs. 'Devil'
In a battle between the top two 3-year-old fillies in the nation, California invader Blind Luck will take on New York-based Devil May Care in the $500,000 TVG Betfair Alabama Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 21 at Saratoga.
Several Post Works at Saratoga
Breezing in company over the main track at Saratoga early the morning of Aug. 15, Devil May Care had her final serious work for the matchup with West coast-based Blind Luck in the Aug. 21 Betfair TVG Alabama Stakes (gr. I).
Blind Luck, Devil May Care Headed for Alabama
The two best 3-year-old fillies in the country, Blind Luck and Devil May Care, appear to be headed for a showdown in the Betfair TVG Alabama Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Aug. 21.
Devil May Care Makes Easy Work of CCA Oaks
Making her case as the best 3-year-old filly in the nation, Devil May Care dispatched five overmatched rivals in the Betfair TVG Coaching Club American Oaks, easily drawing away in the stretch for her third grade I victory
THS: The Eddie Read
Jason, Evan, and Tim Holland of twinspires.com preview the Eddie Read (gr. I) at Del Mar on July 24. Also picks for the Coaching Club American Oaks (gr. I) at Saratoga. Watch Video
Devil May Care Headlines CCA Oaks
The top three finishers of the Mother Goose Stakes (gr. I), including winner Devil May Care, top a field of eight in a historic edition of the Coaching Club American Oaks (gr. I) July 24 on opening weekend at Saratoga.
Opening Weekend Stakes Shaping Up at Saratoga
Saratoga will hold a meet for the 142nd time beginning July 23 and opening weekend promises to be an exciting one with three graded stakes.
Devil May Care Takes Mother Goose
Devil May Care took over from stablemate Katy Now at the top of the lane and bounded home for an impressive victory in the $250,000 Mother Goose (gr. I) June 26 at Belmont Park in her first start since the Kentucky Derby.
Devil May Care Returns in Mother Goose
Devil May Care, the only filly to race in the 2010 Kentucky Derby, makes her first start since finishing 10th in that race when she goes to post as the probable favorite in the Mother Goose Stakes (gr. I) June 26 at Belmont.
Pletcher's Stars Breeze at Belmont
It was a busy Father's Day morning for trainer Todd Pletcher at Belmont Park, highlighted by half-mile breezes from stable stars Quality Road and Super Saver June 20.
Spangled Star In, New Madrid Out of Belmont
In the latest developments for the June 5 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), Spangled Star has been added to the field for the 1 1/2-mile classic while New Madrid has been withdrawn from consideration.
Red Ransom Sires 100th Stakes Winner
Red Ransom came through with his 100th stakes winner when his son Snow Alert won the XXXX Gold Hawkesbury Rowley Mile (Aust-I) at Hawkesbury May 1.
KY Derby Interview: John Greathouse
Lenny Shulman talks with John Greathouse, owner of filly Devil May Care. Watch Video
Derby Preview: Is the West the Best?
The two top choices in the first leg of the 2010 Triple Crown are based in California. Lookin at Lucky, the 3-1 morning-line favorite, and Sidney's Candy, the 5-1 second choice, lead a field of 20 3-year-olds in Derby 136.
Pletcher Undeterred by Off Track Possibility
With a 70% chance of rain for May 1, trainer Todd Pletcher said he is not concerned about an off-track for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Haskin's Derby Report: The Gods and the Devil
The Derby gods could very well have a few tricks up their sleeve this year.
Suddenly, Pletcher's Hand Isn't All Aces
Todd Pletcher still might have as many as five Kentucky Derby (gr. I) starters, but he no longer has the horse to beat now that Eskendereya is out of the May 1 race.
Devil May Care To Enter in Derby Only
After indicating earlier in the day that he was still considering cross-entering Devil May Care in the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks, trainer Todd Pletcher reiterated that she would be pointed only toward the Derby.
Haskin's Derby Report: Pletcher Marches On
With Eskendereya gone, Todd Pletcher regroups; new favorite Lookin at Lucky lookin' good.
KY Derby News Minute: Monday, 4/26/2010
Ron Mitchell gives updates on Lookin' At Lucky, Rule, and Devil May Care. Presented by Taylor Made Stallions. Watch Video
UPDATE: Graded Stakes Earnings List
In light of the defections of Rule and Eskendereya from the contenders list and the confirmation Devil May Care will be entered, here is the list of Derby hopefuls based on graded stakes earnings as of mid-morning April 26.
Rule Out of Kentucky Derby Picture
WinStar Farm's Bill Casner confirms he has not been pleased with Rule's progress at Churchill Downs and the colt will not be entered in Saturday's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Devil May Care: Kentucky Derby Only
Johnny Greathouse and trainer Todd Pletcher confirm that their star filly, Devil May Care, will be entered only in the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) and not cross-entered in the Oaks (gr. I).
Lookin At Lucky New Derby Favorite
Following the defection of Eskendereya from the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), Churchill Downs oddsmaker Mike Battaglia has installed Lookin At Lucky as then new morning-line favorite for the May 1 race.
Graded Stakes Earnings List thru April 25
With the declaration of likely favorite Eskendereya from the Kentucky Derby, here is an updated listing of contenders by graded stakes earnings.
Eskendereya Out of Derby
Eskendereya, favored for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), will not run in the May 1 classic due to a slight filling in his left front leg, according to Todd Pletcher.
Haskin's Derby Report: Derby Devil?
Five Todd Pletchers and Sidney's Candy topped Saturday's Kentucky Derby works.
Devil May Care: Could Go Either Way
Johnny Greathouse and trainer Todd Pletcher are still unsure whether Devil May Care will run in the Oaks or Derby after her 1:00 1/5 drill Saturday morning in the slop at Churchill Downs
Despite Rain, Most Derby Works Go As Planned
Steady rainfall in Louisville early Saturday, April 24, did not deter trainers of horses being pointed toward the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) from going through with their scheduled workouts.
Devil May Care: Oaks or Derby?
- By Esther Marr
Esther Marr talks to John Greathouse, owner of Devil May Care. Read Blog
Derby a Possibility For Filly Devil May Care
Glencrest Farm's Devil May Care, one of the top filly contenders for the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), is now being considered for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), trainer Todd Pletcher confirmed April 20.
Homeboykris Has First Churchill Work
Homeboykris, currently the No. 20 horse in terms of graded earnings for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), worked six furlong in 1:14 4/5 April 21 at Churchill Downs with Julien Leparoux aboard.
Beyond the Blinkers: What's in a Name?
- By Esther Marr
A look at the names and earnings of some of the Oaks contenders. Read Blog
Devil May Care: A Filly Worth Holding On To
Devil May Care is currently ranked fifth on the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) graded stakes earnings list.
Trio of Pletcher's Derby Hopefuls Work in Fla
Trainer Todd Pletcher had three of his Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands contenders work a half-mile the morning of April 11 at Palm Meadows in Florida: Discreetly Mine, Misson Impazible, and Rule.
Devil May Care Rebounds in Bonnie Miss
Overlooked at odds of 7-1, Glencrest Farm's Devil May Care took over at the top of the stretch and bounded away to a 2 3/4-length victory in the $200,000 Bonnie Miss Stakes (gr. II) March 20 at Gulfstream Park.
THS: Florida Derby and Bonnie Miss
Jason, Evan, and James Scully of twinspires.com preview the Florida Derby (gr. I) and Bonnie Miss (gr. II). Watch Video
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