Distance No Issue for Disco Partner in Forbidden Apple
Disco Partner not only answered the question of whether he could handle added distance in the $150,000 Forbidden Apple Stakes, he did so in a manner that made the query look foolish.
Grand Arch
- Bay Gelding
- Born 2009
- KY-Bred
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Ricoh Woodbine Mile contender Grand Arch gets a soap bathdown after training at Woodbine racetrack by groom Ishmail Garcia.
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Grand Arch wins the 2015 Fourstardave.
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Keeneland; 2015; Breeders' Cup; Grand Arch
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Grand Arch - Morning Workout - Keeneland - 041716 Trainer: Brian A. Lynch Owner: Jim and Susan Hill Breeder: Hunter Valley Farm & S. Hillen
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Grand Arch - Morning Workout - Keeneland - 041716 Trainer: Brian A. Lynch Owner: Jim and Susan Hill Breeder: Hunter Valley Farm & S. Hillen
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Grand Arch - Morning Workout - Keeneland - 041716 Trainer: Brian A. Lynch Owner: Jim and Susan Hill Breeder: Hunter Valley Farm & S. Hillen
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Grand Arch (INSIDE) - Bugle (OUTSIDE) - Morning Workout - KEE - 042416 Grand Arch Trainer: Brian A. Lynch Owner: Hill, Jim and Susan Breeder: Hunter Valley Farm & S. Hillen Bugle Trainer: Eddie Kenneally Owner: Joseph W. Sutton Breeder: Stone Farm
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Grand Arch (INSIDE) - Bugle (OUTSIDE) - Morning Workout - KEE - 042416 Grand Arch Trainer: Brian A. Lynch Owner: Hill, Jim and Susan Breeder: Hunter Valley Farm & S. Hillen Bugle Trainer: Eddie Kenneally Owner: Joseph W. Sutton Breeder: Stone Farm
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Caption: Grand Arch, front, and Marchman school on race day. Breeders' Cup at Keeneland on Oct. 30, 2015, in Lexington, Ky.
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Caption: Grand Arch Horses working at Keeneland in preparation for the Breeders' Cup on Oct. 29, 2015, in Lexington, Ky.
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Caption: Grand Arch Morning scenes at Keeneland for Breeders' Cup on Oct. 25, 2015.
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Grand Arch - Breeders' Cup 2015
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Grand Arch grazing at his Keeneland barn. Morning scenes at Keeneland for Breeders' Cup on Oct. 21, 2015.
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Grand Arch at Keeneland.
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Grand Arch works at Keeneland Oct. 25.
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Grand Arch works at Keeneland Oct. 25.
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Grand Arch works at Keeneland Oct. 18.
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Grand Arch wins the 2015 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Grand Arch wins the 2015 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Grand Arch wins the 2015 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Grand Arch wins the 2015 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Grand Arch wins the 2015 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Grand Arch wins the 2015 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Grand Arch wins the 2015 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Grand Arch wins the 2015 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Grand Arch wins the 2015 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Grand Arch wins the 2015 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Grand Arch wins the 2015 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Grand Arch wins the 2015 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Grand Arch - Woodbine, September 10, 2015.
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Grand Arch - Woodbine, September 10, 2015.
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Grand Arch - Woodbine, September 11, 2015.
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Grand Arch wins the 2015 Fourstardave.
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Grand Arch wins the 2015 Fourstardave.
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Grand Arch wins the 2015 Fourstardave.
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Grand Arch wins the 2015 Fourstardave.
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Grand Arch wins the 2015 Fourstardave.
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Grand Arch wins the 2015 Fourstardave.
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Grand Arch wins the 2015 Fourstardave.
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Grand Arch wins the 2015 Fourstardave.
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Grand Arch takes the Fourstardave over a closing Ironicus.
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Grand Arch - Keeneland, October 25, 2014.
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Grand Arch - Woodbine, September 11, 2014.
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Grand Arch - Woodbine Race Course, September 4, 2014
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Grand Arch wins the King Edward Stakes.
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Disco Partner Hustles into Forbidden Apple at Belmont
An interesting field will face off in the one-mile Forbidden Apple, including grade 1 winner Grand Arch and Mohaymen, who will be trying grass for the first time
Oscar Performance Targeting Keeneland for Season Debut
In his quest to reassert himself as a divisional leader, Oscar Performance turned in a sparkling effort Feb. 24, when he worked four furlongs in :47 2/5 over the main track at Palm Meadows Training Center.
Mondialiste Heads Deep Cast in Shadwell Mile
An extremely deep roster will take a crack at the $1 million purse of the Shadwell Turf Mile. Last year's winner Grand Arch will tackle invaders from every direction as a half dozen grade I winners square off.
Tourist Breaks Through in Fourstardave
Grade I-placed multiple times, Tourist finally got his breakthrough win at the highest level Aug. 20 in the $500,000 Fourstardave Handicap (gr. IT) at Saratoga Race Course.
Fourstardave Draws Salty Field
Grand Arch seeks to defend his 2015 title in the $500,000 Fourstardave Handicap (gr. IT) Aug. 13 at Saratoga Race Course.
Six at Poker's Table, All With a Shot
Three of the six entrants for Belmont's June 18 Poker Stakes (gr. IIIT) at a mile are grade I winners. Red-hot trainer Chad Brown trains two of the others.
Claiborne Stallion Arch Dies at Age 21
Arch, the sire of 11 grade I winners, died Jan. 20 of an apparent heart attack, according to Bernie Sams, representative of Claiborne Farm near Paris, Ky., where the 21-year-old son of Kris S. stood at stud.
Tepin Topples Males in Breeders' Cup Mile
Tepin delivered her second straight monster performance in a grade I turf race at Keeneland, this time beating males in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) Oct. 31.
Girls Take on Boys in Loaded BC Mile
The Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) has a rich history of female winners, and this year three distaffers will attempt to add to that legacy against a strong male lineup.
Breeders' Cup News Update for Sunday Oct. 25
- By Claire Novak
Claire Novak briefs us on the day's works, cancellations, and who to expect on the track tomorrow. Hear about Beholder's visits to the Keeneland training track and paddock as well as Wesley Ward's turf workers. watch video
Solid Work on Soft Turf for Grand Arch
Jim and Susan Hill's son of Arch went four furlongs in an easy :50 4/5 Oct. 25 at Keeneland, a maintenance work for the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT).
Breeders' Cup News Update for Sunday Oct. 25, 2015
Claire Novak briefs us on the day's works, cancellations, and who to expect on the track tomorrow. Hear about Beholder's visits to the Keeneland training track and paddock as well as Wesley Ward's turf workers.
That Handicapping Show: Shadwell Turf Mile
Tom LaMarra and Ellis Starr of Equibase discuss the Shadwell Turf Mile featuring Seek Again, Grand Arch, Grand Tito, and The Pizza Man. Sponsored by Equibase. Watch Video
That Handicapping Show: The Shadwell Turf Mile
Tom LaMarra and Ellis Starr of Equibase discuss the Shadwell Turf Mile featuring Seek Again, Grand Arch, Grand Tito, and The Pizza Man. Sponsored by Equibase. Download Equibase Past Performances for the Shadwell Turf Mile.
The Pizza Man Riding Streak into Turf Mile
The Pizza Man is riding a three-race winning streak into the $1 million Shadwell Turf Mile (gr. IT) Oct. 3 during Fall Stars weekend at Keeneland.
Woodbine Mile a Chance for New Star to Shine
The Ricoh Woodbine Mile (Can-IT) won't include Wise Dan after the two-time winner's retirement, but runners who dwelt in his shadow will have a chance to shine Sept. 13 at Woodbine.
The Week in Photos for 8/18/2015
Arlington, Del Mar, Saratoga, Woodbine, Charles Town, Sonoma County Fair & More! view slideshow
Grand Arch Pulls the Upset in Fourstardave
Jim and Susan Hill's Grand Arch roared past pacesetter King Kreesa entering the stretch and repelled the come-from-behind bid from Ironicus to win the $500,000 Fourstardave Handicap (gr. IIT) Aug. 15 at Saratoga Race Course.
Haskin's Saturday Longshot Plays
If you think Friday's four-race mini Breeders' Cup card was confusing wait until you get a load of Saturday's races. read blog
Breeders' Cup Mile Wide-Open Without Wise Dan
With two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan sidelined after dominating back-to-back editions of the $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT), the Nov. 1 race drew a slew of contenders.
Grand Arch 'Ready to Go' for BC Mile
Susan and Jim Hill's Grand Arch, who is having a career season at age 5, worked five furlongs on the dirt Oct. 25 at Keeneland in his final drill for the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) at Santa Anita Park.
Keeneland-Based Horses are BC Bound
Of 201 horses pre-entered to the Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park, 38 raced or trained at Keeneland in September or October. read blog
Don't Tell Sophia Heads BC Works at Keeneland
Three horses under consideration for the Breeders' Cup World Championships worked on the fast main track at Keeneland Oct. 18, led by Juddmonte Spinster (gr. I) winner Don't Tell Sophia.
Wise Dan Blows Away Shadwell Turf Mile Foes
No matter what obstacles are thrown at him this season, Wise Dan refuses to lose. The 7-year-old gelding was slow at the break of the Shadwell Turf Mile, but recovered to blast past his rivals in the final strides.
Wise Dan Faces Stiff Shadwell Turf Mile Test
Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan faces the stiffest challenge of his remarkable return from colic surgery when he takes on Seek Again and Silver Max among seven rivals in the $1 million Shadwell Turf Mile (gr. IT) Oct. 4.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays: The Woodbine Mile
The Grade 1, $1,000,000 Woodbine Mile has attracted a field of 11 horses to go a one-turn mile on the scenic Woodbine turf course.
Seek Again Wins Fourstardave in Record Time
Seek Again overcame traffic in the stretch, advancing at the rail with an eye-catching run to win the $500,000 Fourstardave Handicap (gr. II) in course-record time Aug. 9 at Saratoga Race Course.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays: Grade 2s at the Spa
TimeformUS Weekend Plays for The Fourstardave & the Saratoga Special read blog
That Handicapping Show: Fourstardave Handicap
- By Claire Novak
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra give you the strategies to bet this talented field of 6 horses in the Fourstardave Handicap and potentially get a nice payout. Learn who Tom thinks is 'key' to the race. watch video
Small Field for Silver Max in Fourstardave
With Wise Dan still progressing in his comeback from May 16 colic surgery, favoritism and a highweight assignment in Saratoga's $500,000 Fourstardave Handicap (gr. IIT) go to Dale Romans trainee Silver Max.
Grand Arch Rises to King Edward Surprise
Outsider Grand Arch, rallying through the long Woodbine stretch, caught favored Excaper in the final strides to register his first stakes win in the $187,759 King Edward (Can-IIT) June 22 on the turf.
Dixie Winner Utley to Canada for King Edward
After notching the first stakes win of his career in the Longines Dixie Stakes (gr. II), Utley is scheduled to make his first ever start in Canada June 22 in the King Edward Stakes (Can-IIT).
Potomac River Springs River City Upset
A patient ride from jockey Juan Vargas and a grinding late run brought Potomac River to the winner's circle at the end of the 1 1/8-mile turf event Nov. 23 at Churchill Downs, trainer Sergio Baez's first graded stakes score.
Two Sky Classics for Forte Dei Marmi
The 7-year-old Selkirk gelding won his second Sky Classic Stakes in course record time, shaving more than two seconds off his final time in 2012.
Riding the River Seeking Repeat in Nijinsky
Riding the River, winner of the the King Edward Stakes (Can-IIT) in a blanket finish one month ago, is the 5-2 morning-line choice to register a repeat victory in the $200,000 Nijinksy Stakes (Can-IIT) July 21 at Woodbine.
Connections
| Trainer | Brian A. Lynch |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Luis Saez |
| Owner | Hill, Jim and Susan |
| Breeder | Hunter Valley Farm & S. Hillen |
Pedigree
| Grand Arch View Five-Cross Pedigree | Arch | Kris S. |
| Aurora | ||
| Bacinella | El Gran Senor | |
| Oriental Mystique (IRE) |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEENOV2009 Hip 1517 |
Weanling | Indian Creek, agent | Hunter Valley Farm, agent | $80,000 |
| KEESEP2010 Hip 373 |
Yearling | Jim & Susan Hill | Indian Creek, agent for Iroquois Bloodstock IV | $120,000 |
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