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Flat Out wins the 2013 Cigar Mile.
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Flat Out wins the 2013 Cigar Mile.
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Flat Out wins the 2013 Cigar Mile.
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Flat Out wins the 2013 Cigar Mile.
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Flat Out wins the 2013 Cigar Mile.
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Flat Out wins the 2013 Cigar Mile.
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Flat Out wins the 2013 Cigar Mile.
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Flat Out wins the 2013 Cigar Mile.
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Flat Out wins the 2013 Cigar Mile.
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Flat Out at Santa Anita for the Breeders' Cup.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Flat Out preps for the Breeders' Cup.
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Flat Out - 2013 Breeders' Cup, October 29, 2013.
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Flat Out wins the 2013 Suburban.
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Flat Out wins the 2013 Suburban.
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Flat Out wins the 2013 Suburban.
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Flat Out wins the 2013 Suburban.
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Flat Out wins the 2013 Suburban.
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Flat Out wins the Westchester Stakes.
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Flat Out wins the Westchester Stakes.
Photo: Coady Photography/Courtney Heeney
Flat Out wins the Westchester Stakes.
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Flat Out wins the Westchester Stakes.
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Flat Out wins the Westchester Stakes.
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Jockey Club Gold Cup winner Flat Out, settles in for a 3:30am flight Monday morning.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Flat Out wins the 2012 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Flat Out wins the 2012 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Flat Out wins the 2012 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Flat Out wins the 2012 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Flat Out wins the 2012 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Flat Out wins the 2012 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Flat Out wins the 2012 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Flat Out wins the 2012 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Flat Out wins the 2012 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Flat Out wins the 2012 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Flat Out wins the 2012 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Flat Out wins the 2012 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Flat Out, Churchill Downs October 29, 2011.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Flat Out, Churchill Downs October 29, 2011.
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Flat Out works at Churchill Downs on October 15, 2011.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography
Flat Out wins the 2011 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Flat Out wins the 2011 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Flat Out wins the 2011 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Flat Out wins the 2011 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Flat Out wins the 2011 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Flat Out wins the 2011 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Flat Out wins the 2011 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Flat Out wins the 2011 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Flat Out wins the 2011 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Flat Out wins the 2011 Suburban.
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Flat Out wins the 2011 Suburban.
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Flat Out wins the 2011 Suburban.
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Flat Out wins the 2011 Suburban.
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Flat Out wins the 2011 Suburban.
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Flat Out wins the 2011 Suburban.
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Flat Out wins the 2011 Suburban.
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Flat Out works at Churchill Downs on June 28, 2011.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Awesome Gem, inside, and Flat Out duel in the Lone Star Handicap.
Photo: Reed Palmer PhotographyConnections
| Trainer | William I. Mott |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Junior Alvarado |
| Owner | Preston Stables LLC |
| Breeder | Nikolaus Bock |
Pedigree
| Flat Out View Five-Cross Pedigree | Flatter | A.P. Indy |
| Praise | ||
| Cresta Lil | Cresta Rider | |
| Rugosa |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSOCT2006 Hip 933 |
Weanling | Picturesque Farm | Thoroughstock, agent | $11,000 |
| FTKJUL2007 Hip 283 |
Yearling | Oxbow Racing | Bluewater Sales, agent | $85,000 |
Flat Out to Enter Stud at Spendthrift Farm
Recently retired three-time grade I winner Flat Out will enter stud for 2014 at B. Wayne Hughes' Spendthrift Farm in Lexington. He will participate in Spendthrift's Share The Upside program and stand for a fee of $10,000.
Multiple Grade I Winner Flat Out Retired
Three-time grade I winner Flat Out has been retired, owner Art Preston confirmed. Stallion plans are pending.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 12/3/2013
Photos from Aqueduct, Churchill Downs, Hollywood Park, Japan, Hawthorne, Zia Park and more. view slideshow
After the Wire: Clark Handicap
Evan Hammonds reviews Honor Code, Flat Out, and Will Take Charge vs. Game On Dude. Watch recaps of the Clark Handicap, Cigar Mile, and Remsen Stakes. watch video
Old Pro Flat Out Powers Home in Cigar Mile
Preston Stables' hard-knocking Flat Out took the overland route to victory Nov. 30 in the Cigar Mile (gr. I), a race worth $753,000 due to the winner's previous grade I-winning status.
Groupie Doll at Peak Level for Cigar Mile
Top female sprinter Groupie Doll nearly won the Cigar Mile (gr. I) a year ago. Now she's back with a new slate of rivals to contend with, including grade I winners Goldencents and Verrazano.
Nine Expected in Cigar Mile
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) winner Goldencents has been assigned 120 pounds and is the high weight among the nine expected starters for the Nov. 30 $500,000 Cigar Mile Handicap (gr. I) at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Haskin's Saturday Longshots and Overlays
Steve shares his picks for Saturday's Breeders' Cup races. read blog
Haskin: Billy's 'Ol Boys Back Again
Bill Mott returns to the Breeders' Cup Classic with 6-year-old Ron the Greek and 7-year-old Flat Out. read blog
Haskin's Classic Report: And They're Off
So, all the post positions are in, all the works are done, and all the Classic horses are here. Now, good luck trying to figure out how the race is going to be run and who is going to win. read blog
Game On Dude 8-5 in Wide Open Classic
Game On Dude, making his third start in the Classic, is the morning line favorite.
Nine 2012 Winners Return for Breeders' Cup
The best of the best will be on display at Santa Anita Park Nov. 1-2, with the leading trainers in the United States and Europe pre-entering a star-studded array of talent for the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Big Three Trainers Dominate Classic Field
Bob Baffert, Todd Pletcher, and Bill Mott each will saddle two horses in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) Nov. 2 at Santa Anita Park, with Baffert sending out likely favorite Game On Dude.
Royal Delta Heads Mott's BC Works at Belmont
Led by champion Royal Delta and Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) contender Ron the Greek, horses conditioned by Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott got in their Belmont Park works Oct. 19 in advance of the Nov. 1-2 Breeders' Cup.
Gold Cup's Top Trio Likely for BC Classic
The first three finishers in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) are headed for a rematch in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park, their trainers indicated on the morning of Sept. 29.
He's Back! Ron the Greek Shakes Up Gold Cup
Ron the Greek picked a perfect time to snap out of a lengthy slump when he demolished the field in the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) in a 21-1 upset Sept. 28 at Belmont Park.
That Handicapping Show - Jockey Club Gold Cup
Tom LaMarra and Frank Angst handicap the loaded field of the Jockey Club Gold Cup. Will Flat Out win for a third time? watch video
And They're Off: Late September Edition
Lenny and Steve discuss the Jockey Club Gold Cup, the Beldame matchup of Royal Delta and Princess of Sylmar, new Breeders' Cup races, and more. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. Watch Video
Flat Out Tries For Three-Peat in Gold Cup
Seven-year-old faces Cross Traffic and star 3-year-olds Orb and Palace Malice in $1 million event at 1 1/4 miles Sept. 28 at Belmont Park.
Slideshow: Art Preston
A companion to the 'Art In Motion' feature in the September 28 issue of The Blood-Horse, this slideshow provides a look at the career of owner Art Preston. View Slideshow
Mott to Play Strong Super Saturday Hand
As so often is the case as summer turns to fall, Racing Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott has a stable of Thoroughbreds moving in the right direction.
Alpha Springs Gate-to-Wire Woodward Upset
Godolphin Stables' Alpha sprung a wire-to-wire upset in the $735,000 Woodward Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 31, winning for the first time since he took the 2012 Travers Stakes (gr. I) in a dead heat.
That Handicapping Show: The Woodward Stakes
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak preview the Woodward Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga. Watch Video
Successful Dan, Paynter Head Strong Woodward
Successful Dan and Paynter, two horses who have overcome great physical difficulties to continue their racing careers, head a strong edition of the $750,000 Woodward Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 31.
Flat Out, Fort Larned in Woodward Works
Two contenders for the $750,000 Woodward Stakes (gr. I), Flat Out and Fort Larned, went through their final paces in preparation for the 1 1/8-mile race at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 31.
Orb Sharp in Half-Mile Travers Drill
Orb, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), turned in a sharp half-mile work in a bullet :47.68 Aug. 19 in preparation for the Aug. 24 Travers Stakes (gr. I), the fastest of 28 works at the distance.
And They're Off: Road Trip Edition
- By Steve Haskin
Lenny and Steve discuss Flat Out, Game On Dude, field sizes, Kayla Stra, and talk to trainer Eric Guillot about his horse Moreno, impressive winner of the Dwyer. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. Watch Video
Flat Out Much the Best in Second Suburban
Nearly unbeatable at Belmont Park, Flat Out collected his fifth win from six starts at the New York oval while finishing much the best for his second victory in the $350,000 Suburban Handicap (gr. II) July 6.
Last Gunfighter Faces Flat Out in Suburban
Last Gunfighter has won six in a row, including the Pimlico Special (gr. III) last time out. On July 6 he looks to make it seven when he takes on a compact field including multi-millionare Flat Out.
Travers Winner Alpha to Contest Suburban
Godolphin Racing's Alpha, who dead-heated for first in last year's Travers Stakes (gr. I), is set to make his next start July 6 in the $350,000 Suburban Handicap (gr. II) at Belmont Park.
Fasig-Tipton July Sale Catalog Available
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 258 selected yearlings for The July Sale, which will be held in Lexington July 15. The 2013 catalog may now be viewed at Fasig-Tipton's website and will be available from the company's offices.
Sahara Sky Nabs Metropolitan 'Cap at Wire
Sahara Sky, invading from Southern California for trainer Jerry Hollendorfer, needed every inch of the long Belmont Park stretch run to catch pacesetting Cross Traffic in a heart-pounding finish to the Metropolitan Handicap.
Met Mile: Flat Out Faces Pletcher Pair
The Met Mile (gr. I) at Belmont Park traditionally has been one of the most prestigious races in the country, and all you have to do is go down this year's list of entries to understand why.
Flat Out Wins Westchester at Favorite Track
Two-time Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) winner Flat Out reaffirmed his affinity for the Belmont Park surface April 27, winning the $150,000 Westchester Stakes (gr. III) by a hard-fought head.
Flat Out Takes on Seven Rivals in Westchester
Some prominent names -- including Flat Out and Pants On Fire -- are set to clash in the April 27 Westchester Stakes (gr. III) at Belmont Park.
Game On Dude Among 52 CT Classic Nominees
Game On Dude, second in the Charles Town Classic (gr. II) in 2011, is among the 52 nominees for and an expected entrant in this year's $1.5 million race at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races April 20.
Graydar, 'Courage' Rematch in NOLA 'Cap
A power-packed field will assemble for the $400,000 New Orleans Handicap (gr. II) March 30 at Fair Grounds. In the lineup are Graydar, Bourbon Courage, Flat Out, and Mark Valeski.
THS: Donn Handicap
- By Tom LaMarra
Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk handicap the loaded Donn Handicap field. watch video
Old-Timers Flat Out, Pool Play Clash in Donn
Grade I winners, at ages 8 and 9, respectively, face talented field at Gulfstream.
Fort Larned Wins Thrilling BC Classic
Janis R. Whitham's Fort Larned led from gate to wire and held off a sustained stretch bid by Mucho Macho Man to win the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) before a crowd of 55,123 at Santa Anita Park Nov. 3.
Horse of the Year on the Line For 'Dude'
Game On Dude could put himself atop the favorites list for Horse of the Year with a victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).
Mott's BC Quartet Among Belmont Workouts
Bill Mott sent his quartet of Breeders' Cup hopefuls out for their final works Oct. 28, with Royal Delta (:48.96), To Honor and Serve (:47.72) and Flat Out (:48.01) all turning in half-miles.
180 Horses Pre-Entered for Breeders' Cup
The Breeders' Cup announced Oct. 24 that 180 horses, including eight former or defending winners, were pre-entered for the Nov. 2-3 World Championships at Santa Anita Park.
Royal Delta Cross-Entered in Classic
Although owner Benjamin Leon is still leaning heavily toward the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I) for Royal Delta, he has decided to pre-enter last year's 3-year-old filly champion in the Classic (gr. I) as well.
Mott's Breeders' Cup Horses Getting to Work
Trainer Bill Mott sent out Royal Delta and two of his three contenders in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) for workouts at Belmont Park Oct. 13.
Haskin: A Morning with Mott's Marauders
A chilly, cloudless October morning at Beautiful Belmont provided the setting for trainer Bill Mott and his band of Breeders' Cup big guns. read blog
420 Offered at OBS Fall Mixed Sale Oct. 16-17
The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2012 Fall Mixed Sale begins Oct. 16 with a total of 420 horses cataloged for the two-day event which is scheduled t
After the Wire - 9/30/2012
Evan recaps the Jockey Club Gold Cup, Beldame, and Awesome Again Stakes from the weekend. watch video
Mott Plans Three-Way Attack on BC Classic
Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott says all four of his Super Saturday horses, including Beldame winner Royal Delta and repeat TVG Jockey Club Gold Cup victor Flat Out will be pointed to the 2012 Breeders' Cup Nov. 2-3.
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