Florida Trainer Kaplan Retiring After Weekend
Bill Kaplan, one of South Florida's most successful trainers over the past 30 years and conditioner of 2011 champion female sprinter Musical Romance, will retire from training after this weekend.
East Hall
- Chestnut Colt
- Born 2011
- FL-Bred
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East Hall wins the 2014 Millions Classic Preview Stakes.
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East Hall wins the 2014 Millions Classic Preview Stakes.
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East Hall wins the 2014 Millions Classic Preview Stakes.
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East Hall wins the 2014 Millions Classic Preview Stakes.
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East Hall (left) comes on late to get the win in the Ohio Derby.
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East Hall gets by Vicar's in Trouble to take the Indiana Derby.
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Saragauro Solid in Millions Classic Preview
Continuing an upward progression that began this summer, Saraguaro followed his first stakes victory last month with another strong performance Nov. 7, winning the $100,000 Sunshine Millions Classic Preview by 1 1/4 lengths.
Eight Stakes for Sunshine Millions Preview
H. Jack Hendricks and Roger Justice's East Hall is scheduled to seek a repeat victory in the Millions Classic Preview, a 1 1/16-mile stakes for 3-year-olds and up that attracted a field of seven.
Gulfstream Should Have Lucrative FL Derby Day
A day before the Florida Derby, indications are that Gulfstream Park could be headed for a huge day in wagering and other business.
Commissioner Eyes Easier Skip Away Prize
WinStar Farm's Commissioner returned in 2015 with his connections hopeful of a trip to Dubai, but after he ran sixth in the Donn Handicap (gr. I), they shifted gears to the March 28 Skip Away (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park.
Lea Faces Tough WinStar Duo in Donn Handicap
Son of First Samurai faces a tall task Feb. 7 for Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott, coming back to defend his title against Commissioner and Constitution along with European invader Sloane Avenue.
Recent Claim Sr. Quisqueyano Rules SM Classic
Fresh off the claim, Sr. Quisqueyano upset the $250,000 Florida Sunshine Millions Classic Jan. 17 at Gulfstream Park, holding off East Hall by a half-length in a shocker.
Wildcat Red vs. East Hall in Millions Classic
Back at Gulfstream Park, Wildcat Red appears the one to beat in the $250,000 Sunshine Million Classic on Jan. 17, but East Hall could prove his strongest challenger.
Wildcat Red Blitzes Five Panels at Gulfstream
Multiple graded stakes winner Wildcat Red sizzled through a five-furlong breeze over Gulfstream Park's main track the morning of Jan. 4 in preparation for the upcoming $250,000 Sunshine Millions Classic.
Indiana Grand Reports Increased Wagering
Indiana Grand Racing & Casino recently completed its 120-program meet, which included Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing, with final numbers showing an increase in daily simulcast handle as well as total on-track wagering.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 11/11/2014
Gulfstream Park West, Churchill, Aqueduct, Turf Paradise, Zia Park, Australia & More. View Slideshow
East Hall Tops Wildcat Red at Gulfstream West
Improving East Hall turned the tables on nemesis Wildcat Red when he came from off the pace to score in the $100,000 Millions Classic Preview Nov. 8 at Gulfstream Park West, the featured event on a seven-stakes card.
Wildcat Red Back in Action at Gulfstream West
Given a brief freshening as part of a rigorous 3-year-old campaign, Wildcat Red returns to action facing older opponents for the first time in the $100,000 Millions Classic Preview Nov. 8 at Gulfstream Park West.
East Hall Shows Speed in Indiana Derby Upset
East Hall, winner of the Ohio Derby two starts back, shipped back north from his Florida base to win the $507,100 Indiana Derby (gr. II) for 3-year-olds at Indiana Grand Race Course Oct. 4.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays: Super Derby
TimeformUS Weekend Stakes Plays for the Grade 2 Super Derby read blog
That Handicapping Show: Super Derby
- By Tom LaMarra
Tom LaMarra and Frank Angst handicap the $400,000 Super Derby at Louisiana Downs. watch video
Super Derby Attracts 11 in Wide-Open Affair
This year's edition of the $400,000 Super Derby (gr. II) at Louisiana Downs Sept. 6 drew a competitive filed of 11, headed by the one-two finishers of the Ohio Derby and the first three finishers of the Prelude Stakes.
Second Purse Hike at Ohio's ThistleDown
ThistleDown Racino announced Aug. 27 it will increase purses another 5%, starting with a special Labor Day race card Sept. 1.
East Hall Grabs Ohio Derby With Closing Rush
East Hall won the $300,000 Ohio Derby with a closing rush at Thistledown July 19, earning his first victory since a Nov. 24 allowance event at Gulfstream Park.
Purse Increase Lures 12 to Ohio Derby
With a $300,000 purse, the 1 1/16-mile Ohio Derby has taken a step in the right direction in returning to the days when Lost Code, Broad Brush, Skip Away, Milwaukee Brew and Smarten graced the winner's circle.
Florida Derby Likely to Rematch Top FOY Foes
Wildcat Red and General a Rod, the one-two finishers in the Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) at Gulfstream Park, will likely take their nascent rivalry to the next level in the $1 million Florida Derby.
OBS Hosts 'Day of Champions' Races Jan. 21
The 25th annual Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's "Day of Champions" races will be run Tuesday, Jan. 21 in Ocala, Fla.
General a Rod Slugs Out Gulfstream Derby Win
Derby season got off to a promising start Jan. 1 when General a Rod slugged it out to the wire with front-running Wildcat Red to prevail by a head in the $100,000 Gulfstream Park Derby.
Connections
| Trainer | William A. Kaplan |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Juan C. Leyva |
| Owner | Hendricks, H. Jack. and Justice, Roger |
| Breeder | Mary K. Haire |
Pedigree
| East Hall View Five-Cross Pedigree | Graeme Hall | Dehere |
| Win Crafty Lady | ||
| East Long Lake | Sultry Song | |
| Antoinetta |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSAUG2012 Hip 623 |
Yearling | Greg Gilchrist | Summerfield, agent | $23,000 |
| OBSAPR2013 Hip 309 |
Two-year-old | William Kaplan, agent for H.J. Hendricks & Roger Justice | Southern Chase Farm, agent | $55,000 |
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Trending Horses
| Spooky Woods |
| Arrogate |
| Mill Road |
| Unspoiled Moments |
| Classic Empire |
| Flipcup |
| Tapwrit |
| Gun Runner |
| Lady Aurelia |
| Always Dreaming |
