Haskin: Gourmet Dinner, Macho Man Reunion
- By Steve Haskin
It appeared as if Gourmet Dinner was destined to wind up in the hands of Dean and Patti Reeves, until fate brought Mucho Macho Man to their attention. read blog
Gourmet Dinner
- Bay Colt
- Born 2008
- FL-Bred
Equi-Photo
Gourmet Dinner wins the Majestic Light.
Equi-Photo
Gourmet Dinner wins the Majestic Light.
Jim Lisa Photos
Gourmet Dinner wins the 2010 Affirmed Division of the Florida Stallion Stakes.
Coady Photography
Gourmet Dinner wins the 2010 Delta Downs Jackpot.
Coady Photography
Gourmet Dinner wins the 2010 Delta Downs Jackpot.
Coady Photography
Gourmet Dinner wins the 2010 Delta Downs Jackpot.
Coady Photography
Gourmet Dinner wins the 2010 Delta Downs Jackpot.
Jim Lisa Photos
Gourmet Dinner wins the 2010 Dr. Fager Division of the Florida Stallion Stakes.
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Mucho Macho Man Huge in 'Millions' Classic
Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Mucho Macho Man towers over the competition for his 2014 debut Jan. 18 in the Florida Sunshine Millions Classic at Gulfstream Park.
Alpha Bettor, Hogy Top Presque Isle Mile
Alpha Bettor and Hogy top an oversubscribed edition of the $250,000 Presque Isle Mile Sept. 8 at Presque Isle Downs, both sharing highweight assignments of 124 pounds.
Summer Front Facing Full Field in Miami Mile
Summer Front, third in last year's Jamaica Handicap and Secretariat Stakes (both gr. IT), makes his second start of 2013 in the $100,000 Miami Mile Handicap (gr. IIIT) April 20 at Calder Casino & Race Course.
Fort Larned Starts Season in Gulfstream 'Cap
Fort Larned, who has not started since his gutsy victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), will face five opponents when he makes his 5-year-old debut March 9 in the $300,000 Gulfstream Park Handicap (gr. I).
Gourmet Dinner Back at Calder in Spend A Buck
Gourmet Dinner, who won two divisions of the 2010 Florida Stallion Stakes series at Calder Casino & Race Course, returns to the track where he began his career for the $100,000 Spend A Buck Handicap (gr. III) Oct. 13.
Mucho Macho Man Chases Grade I in Woodward
Suburban Handicap (gr. II) winner Mucho Macho Man seeks the first grade I stakes victory of his career in the Sept. 1 Woodward at Saratoga Race Course; it would also be a first for trainer Kathy Ritvo.
Toby's Corner Tackles Six in Iselin Stakes
Fresh from his first win since taking the Resorts World New York Casino Wood Memorial (gr. I) in April 2011, Toby's Corner returns in the $150,000 Philip H. Iselin Stakes (gr. III) Aug. 18 at Monmouth Park.
Rahystrada Faces 11 in Colonial Turf Defense
Eight-year-old Rahystrada defends his title in the Colonial Turf Cup June 16 at Colonial Downs against a full field that includes five horses that ran in last month's Dixie Stakes (gr. IIT).
Rogue Romance Returns in Tough Allowance Race
The Florida Derby (gr. I) and its five supporting graded stakes will be the highlights of the March 31 card at Gulfstream Park, but the first race of the day features an interesting allowance race at one mile.
Ruben Sierra Lives in the 'Derby' Moment
Breeder-owner of Derby hopeful Decisive Moment has Venezuelan roots; Canonero II made youthful impression
Delta Downs Wraps Up 2010-11 Season
The richest day of the 88-day meet came Nov. 20, when the track hosted a program that featured the $1,000,000 Delta Downs Jackpot (gr. III) for 2-year-olds.
Derby Dozen - March 14, 2011
There are changes in this week's Derby Dozen. A few new and a few moved, as we welcome Premier Pegasus and Silver Medallion to the mix. Presented by Pauls Mill Read Blog
Ky. Derby Trail: Derby Material
This is not about who is going to win the Kentucky Derby, as much as who so far has the look of a Derby winner--who is on track to peak on Derby Day, who looks eager to do more than they already have. Read Blog
Derby Dozen - March 7, 2011
Only slight movement this week with Stay Thirsty moving up to #3. Presented by Pauls Mill Read Blog
Kentucky Derby Graded Stakes Earnings List
The Kentucky Derby 137 Graded Stakes Earnings List includes all 3-year-oldscolts, geldings and fillies who were made eligible for this year's Triple Crown at $600 per horse when the early nomination period closed Jan. 22.
Soldat Marching On to Florida Derby
The Florida Derby (gr. I) would be next for Soldat following the colt's dominating two-length win in the Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) at Gulfstream Park, his trainer said Feb. 27.
Uncle Mo Tops First NTRA 3YO Poll
Uncle Mo, winner of the 2010 Gray Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I), topped week one of the 2011 National Thoroughbred Racing Association 3-year-old poll, which covers racing performances through Feb. 27.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen: 02/28/11
Soldat moves up to #3 and Gourmet Dinner is added to Top 12. Presented by Pauls Mill Read Blog
Soldat Wire-to-Wire in Fountain of Youth
Soldat ran away from To Honor and Serve and held off Gourmet Dinner to win the $400,000 Fountain of Youth (gr. II) Feb. 26 at Gulfstream Park.
Real Derby Trail Starts with FOY
The Fountain of Youth is where the real Triple Crown trail begins. From this point forward, everything starts to get serious. Read Blog
Fountain of Youth - Predict the Finish
Who will win the 2011 Fountain of Youth? Who will complete the exacta? Who will come up empty? Now is your chance to see how your picks stack up against the rest of the BloodHorse.com community. Predict the Order
THS: Fountain of Youth S. 2011
Jason, Tom and Tim handicap the Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) and the Hutcheson Stakes (gr. II). Watch Video
Triple Crown Insider - 02/23/2011
Triple Crown Insider tracks the top 3-year-olds, rating the 20 best contenders in the weeks leading up to Kentucky Derby 137. Presented by Taylor Made Stallions. Watch Video
To Honor and Serve Takes Center Stage in FOY
To Honor and Serve will make his much-anticipated 3-year-old debut against a well-rounded field in the $400,000 Fountain of Youth (gr. II) Feb. 26 at Gulfstream Park.
Fountain of Youth Coming Up Strong
Gourmet Dinner worked a strong half-mile in :47 3/5 Feb. 16 at Gulfstream Park for trainer Steve Standridge in preparation for the $400,000 Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) on Feb. 26.
Uncle Mo Tops Graded Earnings List
Undefeated Uncle Mo tops the graded stakes earnings list for 3-year-olds that will likely determine the participants in the field for the 137th running of the $2 million Kentucky Derby.
Zito Gets Dialed In Fast With Holy Bull Win
Trainer Nick Zito's decision to bypass an allowance event nine days earlier for the $400,000 Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III) looks pretty good after the inexperienced Dialed In swept to an impressive win at Gulfstream Park.
Holy Bull Starts Florida's Triple Crown Trail
The withdrawal of Boys At Tosconova leaves a wide open field of nine sophomores to contest the $400,000 Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park Jan. 30, the first major step toward the Florida Derby (gr. I) this spring.
Violette Has Two Possibles for Holy Bull
Leave of Absence worked a sharp half-mile in :48 flat Jan. 20 at Palm Meadows as he prepares for a possible run in the $400,000 Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III) to be run at Gulfstream Park Jan. 30.
Kentucky Derby Trail: Derby ProMo
It is now 2011 and that means we have officially embarked on the Kentucky Derby trail. Read Blog
'Comma' Gets His Running Shoe On in Futurity
The shoe finally fit and favored Comma to the Top, after nearly a half-hour delay, used it for a dominating victory in the CashCall Futurity (gr. I) Dec. 18 at rainy and windy Hollywood Park.
Table Set for 'Dinner in CashCall Futurity
Florida invader Gourmet Dinner, fresh off a big win in last month's $1 million Delta Downs Jackpot, looks to take another big bite out of the juvenile pie in the $750,000 CashCall Futurity (gr. I) at Hollywood Park Dec. 18.
Gourmet Dinner Feasts in Delta Jackpot
Gourmet Dinner made a huge move on the turn and roared through the stretch for a 2 1/4-length triumph in the $1 million Delta Downs Jackpot (gr. III).
$1 Million Delta Jackpot Lures Diverse Field
Graded stakes winner Blue Laser leads a competitive field of 10 in the $1 million Delta Downs Jackpot (gr. III) on Nov. 20. The lucrative purse assures the winner enough graded earnings for a berth in the 2011 Kentucky Derby.
Mambo Meister Attempts Spend a Buck Repeat
Mambo Meister will try win the $100,000 Spend a Buck Handicap (gr. III) Oct. 16 at Calder, a race he won by 3 3/4 lengths a year ago.
Connections
| Trainer | Bruce R. Brown |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Manuel Franco |
| Owner | Our Sugar Bear Stable |
| Breeder | Ocala Stud Farm & William J. Terrill |
Pedigree
| Gourmet Dinner View Five-Cross Pedigree | Trippi | End Sweep |
| Jealous Appeal | ||
| Potluck Dinner | Pentelicus | |
| Romantic Dinner |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSAPR2010 Hip 277 |
Two-year-old | Bruce Brown, agent | Ocala Stud | $40,000 |
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| Lady Aurelia |
