OBS Winter Mixed Sale Ends on Solid Note
Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. concluded its winter mixed sale Jan. 24 in Ocala, Fla., on a high note.
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First Dude wins the 2011 Hollywood Gold Cup.
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First Dude wins the 2011 Hollywood Gold Cup.
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First Dude wins the 2011 Hollywood Gold Cup.
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First Dude wins the 2011 Hollywood Gold Cup.
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First Dude (left) wins the 2011 Hollywood Gold Cup.
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First Dude works towards the Breeders' Cup Oct. 24, 2010.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography/Churchill Downs
First Dude works at Churchill Downs on October 23, 2010.
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First Dude gallops at Monmouth Park on July 30, 2010.
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First Dude at Monmouth on July 29, 2010.
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First Dude at Monmouth on July 29, 2010.
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First Dude at Monmouth on July 29, 2010.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
First Dude before the 2010 Preakness.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
First Dude at Pimlico on May 13, 2010.
Photo: Anne M. EberhardtConnections
| Trainer | Bob Baffert |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Martin Garcia |
| Owner | Donald R. Dizney |
| Breeder | Donald R. Dizney |
Pedigree
| First Dude View Five-Cross Pedigree | Stephen Got Even | A.P. Indy |
| Immerse | ||
| Run Sarah Run | Smart Strike | |
| Breech |
Auction History
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First Dude's First Foal a Filly
The newborn foal is out of 5-year-old Hennessy mare Wall St Widow. Wall St Widow's dam, Love Or Money (Coronado's Quest), is a half sister to multiple graded stakes winner and sire Broken Vow (Unbridled).
Double Diamond to Offer Stallion Show
Donald Dizney's Double Diamond Farm will conduct a stallion show and open house Saturday, Jan. 7, from 10 a.m.-noon.
First Dude Will Stand for $7,500
Grade I winner First Dude will enter stud at Donald Dizney's Double Diamond Farm near Ocala, Fla.
First Dude to Stand at Double Diamond
Florida-bred grade I winner First Dude will stand the 2012 breeding season at Don Dizney's Double Diamond Farm near Ocala, Fla.
The Perfect Trip - Week Two Nominees
This week's nominees: First Dude, Blind Luck, Irish Gypsy, A. U. Miner. Read More
Grade I Winner First Dude Retired
First Dude, fresh off a score in the Hollywood Gold Cup Handicap (gr. I) July 9, has been retired from racing.
First Dude Finally Scores First Grade I
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
First Dude's grade I win in the Hollywood Gold Cup brings honor to a less-heralded branch of the same female family as A.P. Indy -- his own grandsire. By Avalyn Hunter
Slideshow: The Week In Photos - July 12, 2011
Weekend racing, Fasig-Tipton July Sale and the JRHA Sale. View Slideshow
Baffert's 'Dudes' Abide in 1-2 Gold Cup Show
Two dudes from trainer Bob Baffert's barn proved better than heavy favorite Twirling Candy in the Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I) when First Dude came from off the pace to defeat Game On Dude by a nose July 9.
Hollywood Gold Cup - Predict the Order
Who will win the 2011 Hollywood Gold Cup? Will Awesome Gem repeat? Or will it be a Dude? Or will a Candy horse prevail? How will the rest finish? Predict the Order
THS: Hollywood Gold Cup 2011
Jason, Evan and Les from TwinSpires.com handicap the Hollywood Gold Cup at Hollywood Park and Man o' War at Belmont Park. Watch Video
Twirling Candy Leads Hollywood Gold Cup Cast
Twirling Candy, considered the best of a so-so group of older handicap horses nationally in 2011, will have an opportunity to dazzle his critics as the favorite in the $500,000 Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I) July 9.
Twirling Candy Draws Top Weight for Gold Cup
Twirling Candy, a stylish winner of the $150,000 Californian (gr. II) June 4, was assigned top weight of 122 pounds for the upcoming $500,000 Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I).
First Dude Wins Alysheba by a Slim Nose
First Dude beat a deep Alysheba Stakes field, claiming his second straight win of the year.
Baffert Sets Plans for 'Dude, Misremembered
Bob Baffert is hoping to get an invitation to the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) for Game On Dude, while he will keep Misremembered stateside and point for the Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II).
THS: Gotham Stakes 2011
Jason, Tom and Les handicap the Gotham Stakes (gr. III) and the Santa Anita H. (gr. I). Watch Video
Twirling Candy Heavy Big 'Cap Favorite
Twirling Candy, fresh off a smashing win in the Strub Stakes (gr. II) one month ago, is an overwhelming 4-5 morning-line favorite for the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 5.
Santa Anita Handicap - Predict the Finish
Who will win the 2011 Santa Anita Handicap? Will Twirling Candy keep on rolling? Will First Dude break through? Or will it be another Dude from Bob Baffert's barn? Predict the Order
Tackleberry Upsets Sunshine Millions Classic
Longshot Tackleberry wins the Sunshine Millions Classic by 2 1/4 lengths; odds-on favorite First Dude fourth.
THS: Sunshine Millions Classic S.
Tom, Evan and Tim Holland of twinspires.com preview the Sunshine Millions Classic S. and Sunshine Millions Turf S. View Video
Dubai World Cup Attracts 312 Nominations
A total of 312 horses from 18 countries, including 49 from the U.S., have been nominated to the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) at Meydan Racecourse March 26.
Sunshine Millions Classic All-Florida Affair
The question of which state will win the $500,000 Sunshine Millions Classic is moot this year as all 10 entrants were bred in Florida.
Mucho Macho Man Readies for Holy Bull
Reeves Thoroughbred Racing and partners' 3-year-old Mucho Macho Man worked a bullet five furlongs in :59 1/5 Jan. 15 at Gulfstream Park for trainer Kathy Ritvo as he prepares for his 2011 debut in the $400,000 Holy Bull.
Triple Crown Talk: Dale's Dudes
Dale Romans has four promising 3-year-olds and high hopes for Paddy O'Prado and First Dude. Read Blog
Clark Handicap Next for Brass Hat
Nine-year-old star Brass Hat is being pointed toward the $500,000 Clark Handicap (gr. I) Nov. 26 at Churchill Downs.
You Make the Call: 2010 BC Classic
Who will win the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic? Who will finish last? Now is your chance to see how your picks stack up against the rest of the BloodHorse.com community. Predict the Order
BC Interview: Robby Albarado
Robby expresses thoughts on Court Vision, Acoma and First Dude. Presented by Taylor Made Stallions. Watch Video
'Lucky' Likes What He Sees at Churchill
Lookin At Lucky, the nation's top 3-year-old contender for Saturday's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Churchill Downs, got his first tour of the Churchill track under exercise rider Jorge Alvarez the morning of Wednesday.
Final Workouts for First Dude, Paddy O'Prado
First Dude and Paddy O'Prado, two Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) contenders trained by Dale Romans, completed their preparations Oct. 30.
Paddy, First Dude Work for BC Classic
Dale Romans worked both of his 3-year-old contenders for the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) -- Paddy O'Prado and First Dude -- Oct. 23 at Churchill Downs.
Paddy O'Prado Pointing for BC Classic
One day after the connections of champion Gio Ponti said he would be cross-entered in the Classic and the Breeders' Cup Mile, trainer Dale Romans said 3-year-old standout Paddy O'Prado would point for the Classic.
Zito Wins Penn Derby Again With Morning Line
Passed in upper stretch by A Little Warm, Morning Line battled back along the rail to get up by a neck in the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) to win his stakes debut for trainer Nick Zito at Parx Racing Sept. 25.
First Dude Favored in Competitive Pa. Derby
First Dude, Exhi, and A Little Warm are among the competitive field of seven in the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) on Sept. 25 at Parx Racing.
Afleet Express Nips Fly Down in Travers
In a thrilling edition of $1 million Shadwell Travers Stakes (gr. I), Afleet Express held off Fly Down by the narrowest of margins to win the "Mid-summer Derby" Aug. 28 at Saratoga.
Travers: The Ultimate Head-Scratcher
First Dude is the tentative selection in a very difficult Travers... Read Blog
Romans Hoping First Dude Can Break Through
The 3-year-old bay colt ran second in the Preakness, third in the Belmont Stakes and the Haskell Invitational (all gr. I), and has earned more than $500,000 despite only a maiden victory in nine career starts.
A Little Warm Lukewarm Travers Favorite
A field of 11 was drawn for the Travers, with Jim Dandy winner A Little Warm pegged as the 7-2 morning-line favorite. Trappe Shot, First Dude, Super Saver, Afleet Again, and Ice Box are also returning from the Haskell.
Travers or King's Bishop For Trappe Shot?
The connections of Trappe Shot remain undecided on whether they will enter their colt in the $1 million Travers (gr. I) or $250,000 King's Bishop (gr. I), both on Aug. 28 at Saratoga.
Travers-Personal Ensign Double Offered
A double wager linking the Aug. 28 Travers Stakes (gr. I) with the following day's Personal Ensign (gr. I) will be offered at Saratoga Race Course.
Seven Travers Contenders Make Final Moves
Seven contenders for what appears will be a big field for the $1 million Travers (gr. I) had their final works Aug. 21 at both Saratoga and Churchill Downs.
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).
Top Contenders Gearing Up For Travers
Travers (gr. I) hopeful Friend Or Foe had his first work since a fourth-place finish in the Jim Dandy (gr. II), covering five furlongs on the Saratoga main track in 1:00.11 Aug. 13.
Haskell No Hassle for Lookin At Lucky
Preakness (gr. I) winner Lookin At Lucky put away Derby winner Super Saver at the top of the stretch and annihilated the field in the IZOD Haskell Invitational Aug. 1 at Monmouth Park.
Breeders' Cup Chat: Haskell Weekend Picks
Jason Shandler's thoughts on this weekend's racing. Read Blog
Derby, Preakness Winners Clash in Haskell
Led by Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner Super Saver and Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Lookin At Lucky, one of the deepest fields in the 43-year history of the IZOD Haskell Invitational (gr. I) was drawn July 29 at Monmouth.
THS: The Haskell
Jason, Tom, and James Scully preview the Haskell. Also, picks for the Jim Dandy. Watch Video
Trappe Shot, 'Uptown' Prepare for Haskell
Trappe Shot and Uptowncharlybrown worked in New York the morning of July 26 in preparation for the $1 million IZOD Haskell Invitational (gr. I) at Monmouth Park Aug. 1.
First Dude to Haskell; 'Lucky Catching Up
First Dude is pointing for the Izod Haskell Invitational (gr. I), but it will be tight for Preakness (gr. I) winner Lookin At Lucky, who missed training time.
Mott Hopes Drosselmeyer Gets Travers Showdown
Trainer Bill Mott said he's looking forward to his primary goal this summer for Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Drosselmeyer, the $1 million Travers Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Aug. 28.
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