Guys Reward Back for Tampa Bay Defense
Michael J. Bruder's Guys Reward will look to defend his title in the $150,000 Tampa Bay Stakes (gr. IIIT) Jan. 24 when he faces a full field of older horses going 1 1/16 miles on the grass.
Guys Reward wins the 2012 Handicap.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Guy's Reward wins the Oceanport Stakes.
Photo: Equi-Photo/Bill Denver
Guys Reward wins the Oceanport Stakes 7/27/2014.
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Guys Reward wins the 2014 Tampa Bay Stakes.
Photo: SV Photography
Guys Reward wins the 2014 Tampa Bay Stakes.
Photo: SV Photography
Guys Reward wins the 2014 Tampa Bay Stakes.
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Guy's Reward wins the Firecracker at Churchill Downs.
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Guys Reward wins the 2012 Opening Verse.
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Can Silver Max Be Beaten in the River City?
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Big Blue Kitten Back in Jersey's Cliff Hanger
The Chad Brown trainee used the 2013 United Nations to propel his way to victory in back-to-back grade I races, now looks to Cliff Hanger (gr. IIIT) Aug. 24 to return to graded victory.
Guys Reward Finds Path to Oceanport Tally
Hard-working Guys Reward, making the 46th start of his career, wore down pacesetter Fredericksburg in the final sixteenth of a mile to win the $170,000 Oceanport Stakes (gr. IIIT) on the Monmouth Park turf July 27.
Lochte Looks to Regain Form in Oceanport
Grade I-winning gelding is trying to regain his top form in 1 1/16-mile turf test.
Sparks Fly as Silver Max Wires Firecracker
Making his first start since finishing fourth in last year's Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. I), favored Silver Max wired his seven rivals in Churchill Downs' Firecracker Stakes (gr. IIT), covering the mile in 1:34.21.
Silver Max Could Make Noise in Firecracker
Dale Romans will play a strong hand on June 28 when he sends out the accomplished duo of millionaire Silver Max and 2010 winner Guys Reward in a bid to win this year's $200,000 Firecracker Stakes (gr. IIT) at Churchill Downs.
Nine Await Wise Dan in Woodford Repeat Bid
Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan didn't scare away many rivals as he attempts to take down a second edition of the $500,000 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (gr. IT) May 3 at Churchill Downs.
Guys Reward Meets Salto in Canadian Turf
Veteran Guys Reward will bid for his second win of the year in the $150,000 Canadian Turf Stakes (gr. IIIT) Feb. 22 at Gulfstream Park.
Guys Reward Strikes From Last in Tampa Bay
Halting a six-race winless stretch, Michael Bruder's Guys Reward stormed past favorite Salto late to complete a torrid last-to-first upset in the $150,000 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Stakes (gr. IIIT) Feb. 1.
Nicklaus Way Seeks Graded Win in Tampa Bay
Fresh off a victory over the Tampa Bay Downs turf course, Nicklaus Way goes in search of his first graded stakes win for trainer Ian Wilkes Feb. 1 in the $150,000 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Stakes (gr. IIIT).
Boisterous One to Beat in River City
Boisterous, winner of the Red Smith Handicap and Knickerbocker in his previous two starts, carries top weight of 124 pounds against 11 rivals in the $100,000 River City Handicap (gr. IIIT) Nov. 25 at Churchill Downs.
Nominees for Clark, Other Stakes Released
Nominations for five graded stakes events to be run closing week at Churchill Downs were released Nov. 10. Headlining 158 runners are Clark contenders Shackleford, Game on Dude, Pool Play, Take Charge Indy, and Coil.
Take Charge Indy's Return Highlights Fayette
Florida Derby (gr. I) winner Take Charge Indy, out of action since the spring due to an ankle injury, makes his return in the $150,000 Fayette Stakes (gr. II), the closing day feature of the Keeneland fall meet Oct. 27.
Quick Wit Prevails in Off-Turf Hall of Fame
Considering his last attempt over a sloppy track, Quick Wit was far from a lock to win an off-the-turf edition of the $200,000 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes, but the 10-1 shot prevailed Aug. 10 at Saratoga.
Big Reward - by Evan Hammonds
Evansville, Ind., native lights up the Churchill Downs meeting with Guys Reward read blog
Guys Reward Sparkles in Soggy Firecracker Win
Guys Reward, stalking three wide into the stretch on a soggy Churchill Downs turf course, drew clear approaching the furlong pole to win the closing night Firecracker Handicap (gr. IIT) by two lengths July 1.
Turallure Towers Over Firecracker Field
Four D Stable's homebred Turallure seeks his first win of 2012 in the $150,000 Firecracker Handicap (gr. IIT) July 1 at Churchill Downs, taking on five other older turf contenders as the 122-pound highweight.
Haskell Targeted as Dullahan Returns to Work
Dullahan and Shackleford were among the stars from trainer Dale Romans' barn that posted published workouts at Churchill Downs June 23.
Wise Dan Sets Track Mark in Ben Ali Romp
Wise Dan, a grade I winner in his final start of 2011, picked up right where he left off in his first race of the year, romping by 10 1/2 lengths while setting a Keeneland Polytrack record in the $150,000 Ben Ali Stakes.
Colonial Turf Cup Attracts Older Crowd
The Colonial Turf Cup, opened up this year to competitors of all ages, attracted a field of eight to Colonial Downs for the $500,000 event to be held the evening of June 18.
Keertana Turns Back Boys in Louisville 'Cap
In a thrilling photo finish in which three horses were separated by the narrowest of margins, it was the 5-year-old mare Keertana who prevailed over her male rivals in the $111,200 Louisville Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Churchill.
Musketier Top-Weighted in Louisville Handicap
Musketier, fresh off his repeat victory in the Elkhorn Stakes (gr. IIT) at Keeneland, heads a field of 10 in the $100,000 Louisville Handicap (gr. IIIT) May 28 at Churchill Downs.
Yankee Fourtune Makes it 5 Straight on Turf
Yankee Fourtune remained undefeated in five starts on turf, inching away in upper stretch and holding off a pair of rivals in the late going to win the $121,900 Commonwealth Turf (gr. IIIT) by a length Nov. 13.
Baker's Dozen Entered For Regret Stakes
Dynazaper, winner of the Edgewood Stakes at Churchill most recently, heads a strong field of 3-year-old fillies in the Regret Stakes (gr. IIIT), including three starters from the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I).
Doubles Partner Dazzles in American Turf Win
WinStar Farm's Doubles Partner rebounded from an eighth-place finish in the March 27 Lane's End Stakes (gr. II), posting an authoritative win in the American Turf (gr. II) on the Kentucky Oaks day undercard.
Nordic Truce Still Perfect After Transylvania
Ammerland Stud's Nordic Truce took advantage of a strong speed duel to go three-for-three in his career in the $100,000 Transylvania Stakes (gr. IIIT) for 3-year-olds April 2, opening day of the Keeneland spring meet.
Gleam of Hope Uses Inside Move to Win Cradle
Gleam of Hope, guided by Corey Lanerie, rallied along the rail to win the $200,000 Budweiser Select Cradle Stakes by 2 1/4 lengths at Cincinnati's River Downs Sept. 7.
Connections
| Trainer | Dale L. Romans |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Abdiel Jaen |
| Owner | Michael J. Bruder |
| Breeder | Haymarket Farm |
Pedigree
| Guys Reward View Five-Cross Pedigree | Grand Reward | Storm Cat |
| Serena's Song | ||
| Beach View | Mr. Greeley | |
| Lightbeam |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEENOV2007 Hip 2254 |
Weanling | Legacy Bloodstock, agent | ($14,000) | |
| KEESEP2008 Hip 3900 |
Yearling | Carmichael Sales, agent | ($27,000) |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
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