Five Iron

Wise Dan Victorious in Bernard Baruch Return

• By Claire Novak
• August 30, 2014
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan, making his first start since returning after May 16 colic surgery, held off 29-1 shot Optimizer to win the $250,000 Bernard Baruch Handicap (gr. IIT) at Saratoga.

Will Wise Dan Triumph in the Bernard Baruch?

• August 29, 2014
• Handicapping

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Woodward Stakes (gr. I) and Bernard Baruch Handicap (gr. II) at Saratoga. read blog

That Handicapping Show - Woodward Stakes

• By Claire Novak
• August 28, 2014
• Handicapping

Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra discuss the return of Wise Dan in the Bernard Baruch Handicap and handicap the Woodward Stakes at Saratoga this week. watch video

Target on Wise Dan for Bernard Baruch Return

• By Claire Novak
• August 27, 2014
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

On Aug. 30, Wise Dan will face a solid field in the $250,000 Bernard Baruch Handicap (gr. IIT) as the 127-pound highweight while making his long-awaited return after May 16 colic surgery.

Forte Dei Marmi Aims for Sky Classic History

• By Frank Angst
• August 14, 2014
• Racing, International, Northeast Region, Midwest Region

Stella Perdomo's Forte Dei Marmi will try to become the first horse to win the Sky Classic Stakes (Can-IIT) three times when he faces an expected seven other rivals in the 1 1/4-mile turf race Aug. 16 at Woodbine.

Up With the Birds Back Home for Nijinsky

• By Jack Shinar
• July 16, 2014
• Racing, International, Northeast Region, Midwest Region

After two subpar efforts to begin the season, Canadian Horse of the Year Up With the Birds returns to his home track at Woodbine with a chance to make amends in the $200,000 Nijinsky Stakes (Can-IIT) on the turf July 19.

McGaughey, Mott Charges Clash in Manhattan

• By Jack Shinar
• June 4, 2014
• Racing, Northeast Region

The 2014 renewal of the Manhattan Stakes (gr. IT) June 7, a race with a strong collection of past winners, features three trainers--Shug McGaughey, Bill Mott and Christophe Clement--who have won it three times each.

Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 5/13/2014

• May 13, 2014

Palace Malice, Mikki Isle, Five Iron, opening weekend at Belterra Park and more! view slideshow

Five Iron Tees Off in Belmont's Fort Marcy

• By Jack Shinar
• May 3, 2014
• Racing, Northeast Region

Five Iron shot to a 19-1 upset in the $150,000 Fort Marcy Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Belmont Park when favored Ghurair failed to fire in his United States debut in one of two graded stakes on the turf on the Derby day card May 3.

Kid Dreams in Hawthorne Derby Upset

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• October 5, 2013
• Racing, Midwest Region

The Hawthorne Derby (gr. IIIT) Oct. 5 looked to be a matchup between Five Iron and Charming Kitten but California shipper Kid Dreams upset the pair in the 1 1/8-mile turf test.

Admiral Kitten Faces Familiar Foes in Jamaica

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• October 3, 2013
• Racing, Northeast Region

Admiral Kitten will take on familiar foes Stormy Len, Jack Milton, and War Dancer when he aims for his second grade I win in the $500,000 Jamaica Handicap Oct. 5 at Belmont Park.

Hawthorne Derby Attracts Charming Kitten

• By Jack Shinar
• October 3, 2013
• Racing, Midwest Region

Well-traveled Charming Kitten drew the far outside post in a field of 10 sophomores as the 7-2 morning-line favorite in the $200,000 Hawthorne Derby (gr. IIIT) on the turf Oct. 5 in Illinois.

Five Iron Continues Roll in Saranac Stakes

• By Frank Angst
• September 1, 2013
• Racing, Northeast Region

Fred Allor's homebred Five Iron scored a third straight front-running victory Sept. 1, this time nailing down the first graded stakes win of his career in the $150,000 Saranac Stakes (gr. III) at Saratoga Race Course.

Five Iron Drives to Victoria Park Triumph

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• June 16, 2013
• Racing, Northeast Region, Midwest Region

Five Iron took command out of the gate and would not be denied a front-running victory by 1 1/4 lengths in the $150,709 Victoria Park Stakes for 3-year-olds June 16 at Woodbine.

Up With the Birds Dominates Marine Stakes

• By Jack Shinar
• May 26, 2013
• Racing, Northeast Region

Favored Up With the Birds, tuning up for the Queen's Plate in six weeks, romped to victory over open company in the $163,681 Marine Stakes May 26 at Woodbine.

Unbeaten Uncaptured Gets Route Test in Grey

• By Jack Shinar
• October 4, 2012
• Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Undefeated in four starts at Woodbine this year including three stakes scores, Uncaptured is a clear standout against six juvenile opponents for the $200,000 Grey Stakes (Can-III) at the Toronto track Oct. 7.