Royal Posse Sails Clear in Empire Classic
Michael Dub, Bethlehem Stables, and Gary Aisquith's Royal Posse continued to make hay in the New York-bred ranks Oct. 22 at Belmont Park with a sloppy score in the $300,000 Empire Classic Handicap.
Empire Dreams
- Dark Bay or Brown Colt
- Born 2011
- NY-Bred
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Empire Dreams wins the 2015 Alex M. Robb Stakes.
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Empire Dreams wins the 2015 Alex M. Robb Stakes.
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Empire Dreams wins the 2015 Alex M. Robb Stakes.
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Empire Dreams wins the 2015 Empire Classic.
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Empire Dreams wins the 2015 Empire Classic.
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Empire Dreams wins the 2015 Empire Classic.
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Empire Dreams wins the 2015 Commentator Stakes.
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Empire Dreams wins the 2015 Commentator Stakes.
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Empire Dreams wins the Commentator Stakes.
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Empire Dreams wins the Commentator Stakes.
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Empire Dreams wins the Commentator Stakes.
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Empire Dreams wins the Commentator Stakes.
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Empire Dreams wins the 2013 New York Stallion Series - Great White Way.
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Empire Dreams wins the 2013 New York Stallion Series - Great White Way.
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Empire Dreams wins the 2013 New York Stallion Series - Great White Way.
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Empire Dreams streaks home to win the New York Derby.
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Empire Dreams is the 7-5 morning line favorite in the New York Derby.
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Governor Malibu Tops Empire Classic Field
Things may not have gone as well as they could have for Governor Malibu in the Empire State's most iconic 3-year-old races this season, but in starts against his fellow New York-breds the Malibu Moon colt has been dominant.
Empire Dreams True in Empire Classic Victory
The 1 1/8-mile Empire Classic was the feature race on a Belmont card that included eight stakes worth a total of $1.75 million.
Former Claimer Royal Posse Set for Empire
Former claimer Royal Posse will try for his second straight stakes win against other New York-breds and third victory overall when he faces an expected eight rivals in the $300,000 Empire Classic Handicap.
Royal Posse Aces Evan Shipman Stakes Debut
Royal Posse dug in deep and turned back a game rival in pacesetter Saratoga Snacks to win his stakes debut, the $100,000 Evan Shipman Stakes for New York-breds at Saratoga Race Course.
Zivo Returns Against NY-Breds at Spa
Not seen at the races in 10 months, grade II winner Zivo is set to return Sept. 4 at Saratoga Race Course in the $100,000 Evan Shipman Stakes for New York-breds.
Empire Dreams Rallies to Win Commentator
West Point Thoroughbreds' Empire Dreams scored the biggest win of his career when he took the $200,000 Commentator Handicap at Belmont Park May 25.
Saratoga Snacks Seeks Empire Classic Rebound
Defending champion Saratoga Snacks takes on eight fellow New York-breds Oct. 18 in the $300,000 Empire Classic Handicap, the main feature on Empire Showcase Day at Belmont Park.
Captain Serious, Empire Dreams Head Showcase
Highlighted by six stakes worth $1.15 million, nearly 100 New York-breds will compete on a special 11-race card for the inaugural "Saratoga Showcase Day" Aug. 24 at Saratoga.
Empire Dreams Lands New York Derby
West Point Thoroughbreds' Empire Dreams benefited from an outside post and clear trip July 12 to take the $161,000 New York Derby at Finger Lakes, while an incident at the start impacted more than half the field.
Empire Dreams Stretches Out in New York Derby
West Point Thoroughbreds' aptly named Empire Dreams looks to break through July 12 in the $150,000 New York Derby at Finger Lakes, coming off back-to-back seconds for trainer Tom Albertrani in restricted company.
New York-Breds Zivo, Captain Serious Score
The 7-5 odds on Captain Serious in the $125,000 Mike Lee Stakes turned out to be a gift on New York Showcase Day at Belmont Park May 31, when the undefeated son of Successful Appeal trounced his rivals while geared down.
Connections
| Trainer | George Weaver |
|---|---|
| Jockey | John R. Velazquez |
| Owner | West Point Thoroughbreds |
| Breeder | Pegasus Dream Stable |
Pedigree
| Empire Dreams View Five-Cross Pedigree | Patriot Act | A.P. Indy |
| Classic Value | ||
| Ascended Dreams | Thunder Gulch | |
| Arrested Dreams |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSAPR2013 Hip 56 |
Two-year-old | West Point Thoroughbreds | Crupi's New Castle Farm, agent | $35,000 |
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