Jockey Club Gold Cup Field Begins to Form
Shaman Ghost, Mubtaahij, Effinex lead cast
Effinex
- Dark Bay or Brown Colt
- Born 2011
- NY-Bred
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Effinex wins the 2016 Suburban.
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Effinex wins the 2016 Suburban.
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Effinex wins the 2016 Suburban.
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Effinex wins the 2016 Suburban.
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Effinex wins the 2016 Suburban.
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Effinex wins the 2016 Suburban.
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Effinex wins the 2016 Oaklawn Handicap.
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Effinex wins the 2016 Oaklawn Handicap.
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Effinex wins the 2016 Oaklawn Handicap.
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Effinex wins the 2016 Oaklawn Handicap
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Effinex wins the 2016 Oaklawn Handicap
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Effinex wins the 2016 Oaklawn Handicap
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Effinex wins the 2016 Oaklawn Handicap
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Songbird March 6, the day after her big win.
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Tri-Bone Stables' Effinex capped his big season in a big way, holding off defending winner Hoppertunity by three-quarters of a length in the $500,000 Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Heathcare (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.
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Effinex wins the 2015 Clark Handicap.
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Effinex wins the 2015 Clark Handicap.
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Effinex wins the 2015 Clark Handicap.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Effinex wins the 2015 Clark Handicap.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Effinex wins the 2015 Clark Handicap.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Effinex wins the 2015 Clark Handicap.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Effinex wins the 2015 Clark Handicap.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Effinex wins the 2015 Clark Handicap.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Effinex wins the 2015 Clark Handicap.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Effinex wins the 2015 Clark Handicap.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Effinex wins the 2015 Clark Handicap.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Effinex wins the 2015 Clark Handicap.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Effinex wins the 2015 Clark Handicap.
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Effinex wins the 2015 Clark Handicap.
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Effinex wins the 2015 Clark Handicap.
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Effinex wins the 2015 Clark Handicap.
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Effinex wins the 2015 Clark Handicap.
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Effinex, second to American Pharoah in the Breeders' Cup Classic, got his first grade I victory Nov. 27 in the Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs
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Effinex wins the 2015 Clark Handicap.
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Effinex wins the 2015 Suburban.
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Effinex wins the 2015 Suburban.
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Effinex wins the 2015 Suburban.
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Effinex wins the 2015 Suburban.
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Effinex wins the 2015 Suburban.
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Effinex wins the 2015 Suburban.
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Effinex wins the 2015 Suburban.
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Effinex wins the 2015 Suburban.
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Effinex wins the 2015 Suburban.
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Effinex wins the 2015 Suburban.
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Effinex wins the 2015 Suburban.
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Effinex wins the 2015 Suburban.
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Effinex wins the 2015 Suburban.
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Effinex outfights Tonalist to take the Suburban Handicap.
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Effinex wins the Excelsior Stakes.
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Effinex wins the Excelsior Stakes.
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Effinex wins the 2014 Empire Classic.
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Effinex goes by So Lonesome to take the Empire Classic.
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- Profile
Prepping Effinex, Jerkens Recalls The Chief
Jerkens cannot help but recall his father's Hall of Fame career throughout the prestigious summer meet.
Will Frosted Be Beaten in the Whitney?
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Whitney Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga.
Effinex Repeats in Suburban Handicap
Tri-Bone Stables' Effinex defended his title in the $500,000 Suburban Handicap (gr. II) July 9 at Belmnont Park, but he had to grind all the way to the wire to do so.
Litfin at Large: Stars and Stripes Festival
The Stars and Stripes Festival, part of the July 9 Belmont Park card, features two grade I turf races and three other graded stakes races, and is expected to feature Effinex and Catch a Glimpse.
Belmont Return May Help Effinex in Suburban
Effinex looks to rebound and reclaim his title July 9 in the $500,000 Suburban Handicap (gr. II) at Belmont Park, while Eagle aims to break through after two consecutive runner-up efforts in graded stakes.
Bradester Speeds to Foster Victory
Joseph Sutton's Bradester fired his best shot June 18 to earn his first grade I victory in the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.
Foster Fave Effinex Gives Cohen Great Ride
On the night of June 18, Effinex will continue the ride of a lifetime for breeder and veterinarian Dr. Russell Cohen when he competes in $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.
That Handicapping Show: The Stephen Foster
Claire Novak, Ellis Starr, and Tom LaMarra preview the Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) featuring Effinex, Are You Kidding Me, Eagle, Bradester, and International Star. Sponsored by Equibase.
Effinex Draws Post 3 in Stephen Foster
Effinex, who last year won the Clark Handicap presented by Norton Healthcare (gr. I) at Churchill Downs, will look to add to his legacy there June 18 when he takes on six rivals in the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I).
Effinex Assigned Stephen Foster High Weight
Tri-Bone Stables' grade I winner Effinex has been made the 122-pound high weight for the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) June 18 at Churchill Downs.
Effinex, Unified Set for Stakes Engagements
Jimmy Jerkens might not have a Belmont Stakes (gr. I) contender this year, but he's holding a hot hand with June 18 Stephen Foster (gr. I) contender Effinex and June 19 Pegasus (gr. III) runner Unified, who will go favored in their respective races.
Majestic Harbor Breezes Toward Foster
Churchill clockers timed Majestic Harbor in splits of :12 1/5, :24 2/5, and :36 1/5 before he galloped out to six furlongs in 1:13 3/5 and seven-eighths of a mile in 1:27 1/5.
Effinex Among Nominees for Stephen Foster
Tri-Bone Stables' New York-bred Effinex, winner of the Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II) in his last start April 16, is among the nominees for the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) June 18 at Churchill Downs.
Tepin, Nyquist Move Up in Longines Rankings
Exaggerator, Galileo Gold, Effinex, and Found were new additions to the list since the early April edition was released.
Nyquist Top 3YO in Final Pre-Derby NTRA Poll
Nyquist tops poll of experts in the 3-year-old poll, while California Chrome tops overall poll.
Effinex Returns to Winning Ways in Oaklawn 'Cap
Effinex, who may have been the top handicap horse in the country at the end of last season, secured another big win April 16 with a one-length score in the $750,000 Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II) at Oaklawn Park.
Effinex Headlines Oaklawn Handicap Field
Effinex was made the Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II) favorite against a field that also includes Razorback Handicap (gr. III) winner Upstart and several other stakes winners.
Effinex Breezes for Oaklawn Handicap
The Clark Handicap (gr. I) winner will contest the April 16 Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II) before returning to New York, where he was recently named New York-bred Horse of the Year. He breezed five furlongs April 7.
Effinex Named 2015 NY-Bred Horse of Year
Effinex, a grade I winner and $2.2 million earner, was named New York's 2015 Horse of the Year at the New York Thoroughbred Breeders annual banquet April 4 at the Saratoga National Golf Club in Saratoga Springs.
Charles Town Classic Attracts 56 Nominees
In keeping with tradition, California-based horses again populate the list of nominees for the $1.25 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II), which this year will be run April 23.
Melatonin 16-1 Stunner in Big 'Cap
Tarabilla Farms' Melatonin provided a 16-1 shocker in the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), taking the field of nine gate-to-wire to score by 4 1/4 lengths March 12.
Effinex, General a Rod Ship in for Big 'Cap
With the likes of California Chrome and Hoppertunity heading overseas for the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 12 appears primed for East Coast invaders looking to take advantage.
Effinex Arrives in SoCal for Big 'Cap
Tri-Bone Stables' Effinex, the probable favorite for the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 12, arrived at Santa Anita Park safely from Florida early the evening of March 3.
Hoppertunity to Prepare for Dubai World Cup
Trainer Bob Baffert told Churchill Downs officials Nov. 28 that Hoppertunity would be prepared for a start in the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) March 26 next year.
Effinex Lands Grade I in Clark Handicap
Tri-Bone Stables' Effinex capped his big season in a big way Nov. 27, holding off defending winner Hoppertunity in the $500,000 Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Heathcare (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.
That Handicapping Show: The Clark Handicap
Claire Novak, Ellis Starr, and Tom LaMarra preview the Clark Handicap (gr. I) featuring Effinex, Race Day, Shotgun Kowboy, Hoppertunity, Protonico, and Keen Ice. Sponsored by Equibase Watch Video
That Handicapping Show: The Clark Handicap
Claire Novak, Ellis Starr, and Tom LaMarra preview the Clark Handicap (gr. I) featuring Effinex, Race Day, Shotgun Kowboy, Hoppertunity, Protonico, and Keen Ice. Sponsored by Equibase Download Equibase Past Performances for the Clark Handicap.
Effinex Looks for His Highlight Win in Clark
On Friday, Nov. 27 at Churchill Downs, Tri-Bone Stables' Effinex will try to nail down the first grade I victory of his career when he faces an expected eight other horses in the $500,000 Clark Handicap.
Potential Clark Horses Keen Ice, Effinex Work
Keen Ice, who is possible for the Clark Handicap (gr. I) Nov. 27 at Churchill Downs, and Effinex, who is pointing to the Clark off his runner-up finish in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), both breezed Nov. 21.
American Pharoah Romps in BC Classic
American Pharoah, the first Triple Crown winner to run in the Breeders' Cup, went out an emphatic winner Oct. 31 at Keeneland.
Quiet Morning at Keeneland on BC Day 2
Keeneland's Rice Road training center was very quiet early the morning of Oct. 31 as only a few of the horses participating in the second day of the Breeders' Cup World Championships later were sent to that track.
That Handicapping Show: Breeders' Cup Classic
Claire Novak, Ellis Starr, and Tom LaMarra preview the Breeders' Cup Classic featuring American Pharoah, Keen Ice, Frosted, Tonalist, Effinex, and Honor Code. Watch Video
American Pharoah's M-L Odds Lowered to 4-5
Following the scratch of Beholder from the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), oddsmaker Mike Battaglia has lowered Triple Crown winner American Pharoah's morning-line odds from 6-5 to 4-5.
Honor Code Leads Classic Contenders to Track
The multiple grade I winner had a brisk gallop at Keeneland after visiting the paddock Oct. 28. Frosted and Keen Ice also made appearances on the track for the first time.
Tonalist Takes Jockey Club Gold Cup With Ease
Robert S. Evans' Tonalist rated early and exploded late to win the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes (gr. I) Oct. 3 at Belmont Park. The 4-year-old Tapit colt won the Gold Cup last year as well.
Tonalist Aims for Jockey Club Gold Cup Repeat
While Tonalist enters the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes (gr. I) Saturday, Oct. 3 on -- by his standards -- a downward trend, the Tapit colt will be favored to repeat his 2014 victory in the Belmont Park race.
Tonalist Fires Bullet for Second Gold Cup Bid
Reigning Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) winner Tonalist drilled a bullet five furlongs Sept. 26 at Belmont Park in preparation for this year's edition of the race Oct. 3.
Fields Forming for 'Super Saturday' Stakes
The fields for six graded stakes on Belmont Park's Oct. 3 "Super Saturday" card are beginning to take form.
Deep Field Lines Up for Woodward Stakes
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Woodward Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga. read blog
That Handicapping Show: The Woodward Stakes
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra preview the Woodward Stakes (gr. I) featuring Wicked Strong, Liam's Map, Mylute, and Protonico. Watch Video
Back to Business for Liam's Map in Woodward
Four weeks after just missing his first grade I victory in the Whitney Stakes (gr. I), Liam's Map will try again when he faces an expected seven other horses in the Woodward Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 5 at Saratoga Race Course.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 7/07/2015
Belmont Park, Woodbine, Monmouth, Prairie Meadows, Gulfstream, Finger Lakes and More. View Slideshow
Effinex Outlasts Tonalist at Wire in Suburban
Tri-Bone Stables' Effinex went eye-to-eye with two-time grade I winner Tonalist in the stretch and won the $500,000 Suburban Handicap (gr. II) by a head bob July 4 at Belmont Park.
Classic Winner Tonalist Towers Over Suburban
Tonalist will find himself in easier company July 4 than he did last time out, with only five to tackle and not another grade I winner in the bunch in the $500,000 Suburban Handicap (gr. II) at Belmont Park.
Effinex Targets Brooklyn for Jerkens
Tri-Bone Stables' Effinex enters the marathon event having won his last two starts, including a game victory in the Excelsior Stakes (gr. III) at Aqueduct Racetrack on April 25.
Effinex Wins Excelsior, Wicked Strong Third
Instead of 3-5 favorite Wicked Strong winning in his second start of the season, it was the 6-1 Effinex who made a sweeping move on the final turn and put away pacesetter Red Rifle to win the 1 1/4-mile test.
Wicked Strong Heads Excelsior Stakes
Wicked Strong, winner of last year's TwinSpires.com Wood Memorial (gr. I) and Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II), tries to get back on a winning track April 25 as he takes on seven opponents in the $200,000 Excelsior Stakes (gr. III).
Cary Street Leads 11 in Hawthorne Gold Cup
A field of 11 will gather for the $250,000 Hawthorne Gold Cup (gr. II) at Hawthorne Race Course Nov. 29, contesting the only graded stakes and open event of Hawthorne Race Course's fall stand.
Effinex Pulls Upset in Rich Empire Classic
Effinex pulled the upset Oct. 18 in the $300,000 Empire Classic, reeling in pacesetter So Lonesome to score at odds of 17-1 on Empire Showcase Day, the card for New York-breds at Belmont Park.
Connections
| Trainer | James A. Jerkens |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Mike E. Smith |
| Owner | Tri-Bone Stables |
| Breeder | Dr. Russell S. Cohen |
Pedigree
| Effinex View Five-Cross Pedigree | Mineshaft | A.P. Indy |
| Prospectors Delite | ||
| What a Pear | E Dubai | |
| Perfect Pear |
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