Big Macher Collects Grade I Bing Crosby Win
Former maiden claimer Big Macher became a grade I-winning sprinter when he denied 3-5 favorite Goldencents by half a length in the $300,000 Bing Crosby Stakes (gr. I) at Del Mar July 27.
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Goldencents at Belmont Park June 2.
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Goldencents won the 2013 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
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Goldencents in the 2013 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile.
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Goldencents in the 2013 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile.
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Goldencents won the 2013 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
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Goldencents in the 2013 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile.
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Goldencents won the 2013 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
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Goldencents won the 2013 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
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Goldencents wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile.
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Goldencents wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile.
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Goldencents - 2013 Breeders' Cup, October 30, 2013.
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Goldencents - Pimlico, May 16, 2013.
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Goldencents - Pimlico, May 16, 2013.
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Goldencents - Pimlico, May 16, 2013.
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Goldencents - Pimlico, May 14, 2013.
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Goldencents jogs 5/12/2013
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Goldencents - Pimlico, May 11. 2013.
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Goldencents - Pimlico, May 10. 2013.
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Goldencents at Pimlico with Kevin Krigger, May 8, 2013.
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Goldencents at Pimlico, May 9, 2013.
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Goldencents - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
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Goldencents - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
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Goldencents - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
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Goldencents - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
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Goldencents - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
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Goldencents - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
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Goldencents - Churchill Downs, April 29, 2013.
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Goldencents - Churchill Downs, April 28, 2013.
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Goldencents on the track at Churchill Downs 4/28/2013.
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Goldencents arrives at Churchill Downs 4/27/2013.
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Goldencents wins the 2013 Santa Anita Derby.
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Goldencents wins the 2013 Santa Anita Derby.
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Goldencents wins the 2013 Santa Anita Derby.
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Goldencents wins the 2013 Santa Anita Derby.
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Goldencents wins the 2013 Santa Anita Derby.
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Goldencents wins the 2013 Santa Anita Derby.
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Goldencents wins the 2013 Santa Anita Derby.
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Goldencents wins the 2013 Santa Anita Derby.
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Goldencents wins the 2013 Santa Anita Derby.
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Goldencents work January 26, 2013.
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Goldencents work January 26, 2013.
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Goldencents work January 26, 2013.
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Goldencents work January 26, 2013.
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Goldencents work January 26, 2013.
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Goldencents work January 26, 2013.
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Goldencents work January 26, 2013.
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Goldencents wins the 2013 Sham.
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Goldencents wins the 2013 Sham.
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Goldencents wins the 2013 Sham.
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Goldencents wins the 2013 Sham.
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Goldencents wins the 2013 Sham.
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Goldencents wins the 2013 Sham.
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Goldencents wins the 2012 Delta Downs Jackpot.
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Goldencents wins the 2012 Delta Downs Jackpot.
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Goldencents wins the 2012 Delta Downs Jackpot.
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Goldencents wins the 2012 Delta Downs Jackpot.
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Goldencents wins the 2012 Delta Downs Jackpot.
Photo: Coady PhotographyConnections
| Trainer | Doug F. O'Neill |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Rafael Bejarano |
| Owner | W. C. Racing |
| Breeder | Rosecrest Farm & Karyn Pirrello |
Pedigree
| Goldencents View Five-Cross Pedigree | Into Mischief | Harlan's Holiday |
| Leslie's Lady | ||
| Golden Works | Banker's Gold | |
| Body Works |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTKOCT2011 Hip 90 |
Yearling | Webb Carroll, agent | Pope McLean, agent | $5,500 |
| OBSJUN2012 Hip 722 |
Two-year-old | Dennis O'Neill | Southern Chase Farm, agent for Webb Carroll | $62,000 |
Bing Crosby Attracts Goldencents, Declassify
Dual grade I winner Goldencents returns to Del Mar to face recent Triple Bend (gr. I) winner Declassify in the $300,000 Bing Crosby Stakes (gr. I) July 26, a race the Doug O'Neill trainee was second in last year.
Spendthrift to Stand Goldencents in 2015
B. Wayne Hughes' Spendthrift Farm has acquired the breeding rights to multiple grade I winner Goldencents, who will retire to the Lexington farm at the end of his 4-year-old campaign and stand the 2015 breeding season.
Pletcher: 'Half-Length Away from Career Day'
With a victory by Palace Malice in the Metropolitan Handicap and Commissioner's Belmont Stakes runner-up, one of three near-misses June 7, trainer Todd Pletcher said he was "about a half-length away from a career day."
Palace Malice Brilliant in Met Mile
Palace Malice proved his class in the $1.25 million Metropolitan Handicap at Belmont Park, winning his second grade I a year after taking the 2013 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).
One Year Later, Palace Malice Going Strong
In the time that has passed since Palace Malice won the 2013 Belmont Stakes, both Kentucky Derby winner Orb and Preakness Stakes winner Oxbow have retired -- but Palice Malice is still going strong.
Fields Taking Shape for Belmont Day Undercard
A list of likely starters for the five grade I events on the Belmont Stakes day undercard June 7 has been released by the track's racing office, headed by the $1.25 million Metropolitan Handicap.
Pair of Oaks Fillies Work at Churchill Downs
While no horses being pointed to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) worked at Churchill Downs April 25, a pair of fillies being pointed to the Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) breezed.
Champs Beholder, She's a Tiger Post Workouts
Female champions Beholder and She's a Tiger were both out for workouts the morning of March 15 at Santa Anita Park as they draw closer to their undetermined 2014 debuts.
Into Mischief Confirms He's a Sire to Watch
PORTER ON PEDIGREES
Lecomte Stakes winner Vicar's in Trouble is keeping the spotlight on his sire Into Mischief.
Posthumous Eclipse for Points Offthebench
The first grade I winner for trainer Tim Yakteen is now his first Eclipse Award winner as Points Offthebench received the award as champion male sprinter.
Consignors Predicting Healthy January Sale
With the major November breeding stock sales delivering stronger than expected results for many sellers, consignors heading back to Keeneland's auction ring in January are predicting that the market will remain healthy.
Novak at the Track: Road to Derby Retrospect
Catching up with the winners of last year's Kentucky Derby prep races -- including returns for Vyjack, Itsmyluckyday, Super Ninety Nine, and more. read blog
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.
Goldencents Set to Run Next in Cigar Mile
Goldencents, winner of the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I), will make his next start in the $500,000 Cigar Mile (gr. I) at Aqueduct Racetrack Nov. 30, according to majority owner Glenn Sorgenstein.
Slideshow: 2013 Breeders' Cup Day 1
Images from the races of day 1 of the Breeders' Cup 2013. View Slideshow
Breeders' Cup: Dirt Mile Press Conference
Comments from the connections of Goldencents, winner of the 2013 Dirt Mile. Watch Video
Goldencents Blazes in Dirt Mile Victory
After blazing through a half-mile in :44.75, Goldencents still had plenty in the tank to hold off the closing move of Golden Ticket in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) Nov. 1 at Santa Anita.
Breeders' Cup: Dirt Mile Runner Goldencents
- By Claire Novak
Goldencents is not impressed by reporter Claire Novak's iPhone videos at the Breeders' Cup. watch video
Full Field Awaits Verrazano in BC Dirt Mile
East meets West when Verrazano, Alpha, and Pants On Fire head to California to do battle with locals Fed Biz, Centralinteligence, and Goldencents in $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile.
Private Zone Among O'Neill's Cup Workers
Trainer Doug O'Neill had a big contingent of his Breeders' Cup hopefuls out for works on the morning of Oct. 25 at Santa Anita Park, led by Vosburgh Invitational Stakes (gr. I) winner Private Zone.
Goldencents, Trinniberg Drill at Santa Anita
Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) winner Goldencents worked five furlongs on Santa Anita's main track in 59 seconds flat under leading rider Rafael Bejarano Oct. 18 as he prepares for the $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile.
Points Offthebench Nails Santa Anita Sprint
Points Offthebench will take a four-race win streak into the Nov. 2 Xpressbet Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) following a sharp victory in the $250,000 Santa Anita Sprint Championship (gr. I) Oct. 5.
Trinniberg Faces Vital Test at Santa Anita
Winless in three starts this season, champion Trinniberg returns to the track where he won last year's Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I), against a strong field in the $250,000 Santa Anita Sprint Championship (gr. I).
Fed Biz Blazes to Track Record in Pat O'Brien
Fed Biz, flying through the homestretch, caught tiring favorite Goldencents late to win the Pat O'Brien Stakes (gr. II) in track-record time at Del Mar Aug. 25, giving trainer Bob Baffert his fifth win in a row in the race.
Goldencents Teams With Rosario in Pat O'Brien
Goldencents made a solid return to sprinting one month ago when second by a head in the Bing Crosby Stakes, and the Santa Anita Derby winner is back on the Del Mar main track Aug. 25 facing 12 in the Pat O'Brien Stakes.
Points Offthebench Shows His Game in Crosby
Points Offthebench made his first venture into stakes company a successful one, winning the $300,000 Bing Crosby Stakes (gr. I) over Goldencents in a terrific fight to the wire July 28 at Del Mar.
Goldencents Facing Older Sprinters in Crosby
His foray into the 2013 Triple Crown season behind him, Goldencents gets back to work in the $300,000 Bing Crosby Stakes (gr. I), a six-furlong sprint at Del Mar in which he will face older horses for the first time.
Delta Downs Stakes Schedule Worth $4.6M
Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino has released its 2013-14 Thoroughbred stakes schedule, which includes 32 races and $4.6 million in total purse money.
Optimism Going into OBS June Sale
Sales officials and consignors are understandably optimistic heading into the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. June sale of 2-year-olds and horses of racing age June 18-19 in Ocala.
OBS June Sale Under Tack Show Begins June 14
The under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s 2013 June sale of 2-year-olds and horses of racing age begins June 14 and continues through June 16. All three sessions begin at 7:30 a.m.
Haskin: Questions That Don't Need Answering
10 questions about the Kentucky Derby and Preakness to inspire thought. read blog
Lukas Points Oxbow to Belmont Stakes
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas, his Preakness (gr. I) winner Oxbow, and the rest of his nine-horse contingent this week at Pimlico Race Course were on the highway before dawn May 19 heading back to their base at Churchill Downs.
Slideshow: 2013 Preakness Week
Images of the week that lead up to the big day at Pimlico. View Slideshow
Preakness Preview: Orb is Everyone's Target
Can the Kentucky Derby winner hold off eight challengers -- including five wheeling back from that race two weeks ago -- in the May 18 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico? Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey thinks so.
Weather Could Impact Preakness Attendance
With the forecast calling for a high temperature of 70 degrees and a strong possibility of rain for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), the Maryland Jockey Club could be hard-pressed to surpass last year's record crowd of 121,309.
Orb 3-5 Choice After Several Hours of Betting
Orb was the 3-5 favorite in very early wagering on the May 18 Preakness Stakes (gr. I), according to the Maryland Jockey Club.
Still No Uniform Medication in Triple Crown
While in recent years horse racing has made strides toward drug reform and uniform medication rules, one only need look at its biggest series, the Triple Crown, to see a lack of consistency.
Haskin's Preakness Report: Final Observations
This year's Preakness is all about Orb. And then there are his eight opponents, most of whom are worthy adversaries, with a case to be made for any of them to step up and run a big race. read blog
Preakness: O'Neill Returns to Pimlico
- By Ron Mitchell
Doug O'Neill, the trainer who won 2012 Preakness Stakes with I'll Have Another is back with Goldencents watch video
That Handicapping Show: Preakness Stakes
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak handicap the field of the Preakness Stakes. Will Orb hold off Departing and former Kentucky Derby rivals? watch video
Five Derby Also-Rans Take Aim at Preakness
The connections of five horses who finished behind Orb in Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) hope their starter can become 20th horse since 1973 to win the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) after coming up short in Derby.
Preakness News Minute: 05/16/2013
Steve Haskin reports on the news of the day including Orb's gallop, the condition of the racetrack, the appearance of Goldencents, and more. Watch Video
Nine Entered for 138th Preakness Stakes
Nine horses have been entered for the 138th Preakness Stakes (gr. I): Orb, Departing, Goldencents, Govenor Charlie, Itsmyluckyday, Mylute, Oxbow, Titletown Five and Will Take Charge.
Goldencents Turns in Strong Gallop
Santa Anita Derby winner appears to have bounced out of the Kentucky Derby in great shape.
Krigger: Preakness Dreams and Racing History
Kevin Krigger has never won a Triple Crown race, but he admits it's on his bucket list. May 18, he could become the first African-American jockey to win the Preakness in 115 years since Willie Simms' victory in 1898.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 5/5/2013
Orb, Goldencents, Itsmyluckyday, Verxina, Rafael Bejarano, Monmouth, Woodbine and more! view slideshow
Preakness: Orb Is In the House
Orb, the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner, made his way to Baltimore May 13 after a morning workout at Belmont Park, and is bedded down in Stall 40 at Pimlico, the traditional home of the Derby winner.
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