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Hansen
- Gray or Roan Colt
- Born 2009
- KY-Bred
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(November 5, 2011) Hansen (Gray) Ramon Dominguez up, holds off Union Rags (L) to win the Breeders Cup Juvenile.
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Barretts 2016 May 2yos in Training Hip 107: Millennium Force, filly, Hansen - Sararoyal
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Barretts 2016 May 2yos in Training Hip 107: Millennium Force, filly, Hansen - Sararoyal
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Hansen works April 28 at Trackside Training Center
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Hansen, with Ramon Dominguez, wins the Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Union Rags was second.
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Hansen (yellow and blue cap), with Ramon Dominguez up, won the Grey Goose Breeders's Cup Juvenile (G. I) at Churchill Downs on November 5, 2011. Photo by Crawford Ifland.
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Hansen after the Blue Grass Stakes.
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Hansen in the Keeneland Paddock prior to the Blue Grass Stakes.
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Dr. Hansen and Mike Maker discuss Hansen's tail color in the paddock at Keeneland.
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Hansen's connections in the Keeneland paddock before the Blue Grass Stakes.
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Hansen girls showing off their blue tails at Keeneland Blue Grass Stakes day.
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A Hansen girl interacting with the Hansen fans in the Keeneland crowd as the Blue Grass Stakes approaches.
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Hansen wins the 2012 Iowa Derby.
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Hansen wins the 2012 Iowa Derby.
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First Time by in Kentucky Derby 138.
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Hansen & Prospective Churchill Downs, May 3, 2012.
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Hansen & Prospective Churchill Downs, May 3, 2012.
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Hansen arrives at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2012.
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Hansen, rolling in the sand pit. April 7, 2012.
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Hansen, rolling in the sand pit. April 7, 2012.
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Hansen works April 7, 2012.
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Hansen works April 7, 2012.
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Hansen works April 7, 2012.
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Hansen works April 7, 2012.
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Hansen works April 7, 2012.
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Hansen works April 7, 2012.
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Hansen works April 7, 2012.
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Hansen works March 31, 2012.
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Hansen works March 31, 2012.
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Hansen enjoying a roll on March 24, 2012.
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Hansen at Churchill Downs, March 18, 2012.
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Hansen at Churchill Downs, March 18, 2012.
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Hansen schooling at Turfway, March 9, 2012.
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Hansen schooling at Turfway, March 9, 2012.
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Hansen schooling at Turfway, March 9, 2012.
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Hansen wins the 2012 Gotham Stakes.
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Hansen wins the 2012 Gotham Stakes.
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Hansen wins the 2012 Gotham Stakes.
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Hansen wins the 2012 Gotham Stakes.
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Hansen wins the 2012 Gotham Stakes.
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Hansen in the 2011 Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
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Hansen in the 2011 Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
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Hansen in the 2011 Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
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Hansen in the 2011 Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
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Hansen in the 2011 Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
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Hansen in the 2011 Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
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Hansen in the 2011 Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
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Hansen wins the 2011 Kentucky Cup Juvenile.
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Hansen
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Hansen wins the 2011 Kentucky Cup Juvenile at Turfway Park by almost 14 lengths.
- News
- Profile
Hansen's Victory is First Winner for Hansen
Hansen's Victory went gate to wire in the first race at Hastings Race Course June 5 and became the first winner for U.S. champion and South Korean-based freshman sire Hansen.
Hansen, Speightstown Progeny Fast at Barretts
Millennium Force, a daughter of Hansen, turned in the fastest furlong work of :09 4/5 at the under-tack preview for the Barretts May 2-year-old sale at Del Mar. Among those working a quarter-mile, a son of Speightstown posted :20 3/5.
Three Share Fastest OBS Work Times
Three juveniles shared the eighth of a mile fastest time of :09 4/5 during the April 15 fifth set of under tack workouts for the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s 2016 spring sale of 2-year-olds in training sale.
Freshman Sires of 2016: Conclusion
Judging by how they looked at Gulfstream and Ocala, the seven by Hansen left little doubt that he will help establish Tapit as an emerging sire-of-sires.
14 Share Fastest Workout Time at OBS
Three Into Mischief fillies and offspring of four freshmen sires were among 14 horses that shared the fastest eighth of a mile workout time of :09 4/5 during the March 9 first of three under tack workout sessions.
Hansen Has High Hopes for Recent Purchase
Dr. Kendall Hansen, whose homebred colt Hansen was champion 2-year-old male of 2011, is hoping his new purchase Let Me Go First, a son of Paddy O' Prado, makes some noise in the early-season 3-year-old races.
Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale Day 1 Notebook
Glenye Cain Oakford looks at some of the opening session's sire results, recent commercial acceptance of turf-oriented pedigrees, and talks to Dr. Kendall Hansen as champion Hansen's first yearlings head for the ring.
Lenny's Place: Rain Drenched Edition
Host Lenny Shulman examines challenges with drug testing labs, reacts to California Chrome's return home, and catches up with Hansen by talking with Dr. Kendall Hansen. Presented by Hill 'n' Dale Stallions watch video
Lenny's Place: Rain Drenched Edition
Host Lenny Shulman examines challenges with drug testing labs, reacts to California Chrome's return home, and catches up with Hansen by talking with Dr. Kendall Hansen. Presented by Hill 'n' Dale Stallions
Optimism High for Fasig-Tipton July Yearlings
Some positive economic indicators have Fasig-Tipton July participants expecting a robust market for select yearlings as the season's first major auction is set for July 9 in Lexington.
Mid-March Debut Can Work for American Pharoah
Months have passed to the point that when American Pharoah makes his 3-year-old debut Saturday, March 14, in the Rebel Stakes (gr. II) at Oaklawn Park, it will come just seven weeks before the Kentucky Derby.
Tapit Shatters Single-Season Earnings Mark
Gainesway sire Tapit set the single-season earnings record for a North American-based sire Oct. 31, when Untapable won the $2 million Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park.
A Gentleman's Guide to Fashion at the Races
Before you hit the clubhouse, inform yourself with this official Gentleman's Guide to Fashion at the Races: Spring Edition. No capes or knickerbockers allowed.
Turfway Adds Starter Handicap Honoring Hansen
With sponsorship from Kendall Hansen and Intervention Pain Specialists of Crestview Hills, Ky., Turfway Park has added the Hansen Starter Handicap to its lineup on Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati Spiral Stakes (gr. III) day.
Juvenile Champ Hansen Sires First Foal
Hansen, the 2011 champion juvenile male and Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) winner, was represented by his first reported foal when a colt was born at Jason and Ashley Schappert's Leading Edge Farm near Jan. 28.
Champion Hansen Sold to South Korea
Hansen, the 2-year-old champion of 2011 and winner of that year's Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I), has been sold to South Korea, former owner Kendall Hansen confirmed Oct. 8.
Maker Represented by 1,000th Winner
Trainer Mike Maker was represented by his 1,000th career winner March 16 when Magical Season won the third race at Fair Grounds.
The Secret to Tapit's Success
by Anne Peters
During the first weekend in February, he was represented by three graded stakes winners: Flashback, Honorable Dillon, and Tapicat.
THS: The Kentucky Derby
Jason and Tom give their picks for the 138th Kentucky Derby. Watch Video
Giant's Causeway's Fee Stays at $85,000
Giant's Causeway, who stands at John Magnier and partners' Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky., will stand in 2013 for $85,000.
Champion Hansen to Stand at Ashford
Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner and Eclipse Award winner Hansen has been purchased to stand at Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky.
Champion and BC Winner Hansen Retired
Hansen, last year's champion 2-year-old male and Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) winner, has been retired from racing due to a tendon injury.
Less Than 10% Chance Hansen Could Race Again
There is "less than a 10% chance" Hansen, the 2011 champion 2-year-old male who was withdrawn from the Travers Stakes (gr. I) due to a tendon injury, could ever return to competition.
Hansen Injures Tendon, Likely Retired
Last year's juvenile champion Hansen has been ruled out of consideration for the Aug. 25 Travers Stakes (gr. I) after sustaining a tendon injury and "likely won't race again" according to Dr. Kendall Hansen.
Hansen Works for Travers Stakes
Hansen, the juvenile champion of 2011, worked five furlongs in 1:02 4/5 the morning of Aug. 18 in preparation for a start in the Travers Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga, where Turbulent Descent and It's Tricky also worked.
Turfway Cancels Kentucky Cup Day of Champions
Turfway Park has announced the elimination of all stakes, including Kentucky Cup Day of Champions, from the schedule for its 16-day fall meet that begins Sept. 6 and concludes Sept. 30.
After the Wire - 5/8/2012
Evan Hammonds recaps the Whitney Invitational Handicap, West Virginia Derby and more! watch video
After the Wire - 8/5/2012
Evan Hammonds recaps the Whitney Invitational Handicap, West Virginia Derby and more!
Macho Macho Takes West Virginia Derby
Jockey Corey Nakatani and Macho Macho let Louisiana Derby winner (gr. I) Hero of Order do the dirty work wearing out 3-5 favorite Hansen in the $750,000 West Virginia Derby (gr. II), then rolled to victory Aug. 4.
THS: Whitney Handicap
- By Tom LaMarra
Tom and Pete handicap the Whitney Invitational Handicap and the West Virginia Derby this week. watch video
THS: Whitney Handicap 2012
Tom and Pete handicap the Whitney Invitational Handicap and the West Virginia Derby this week. Download Brisnet Past Performances for the Whitney Invitational Handicap.
Hansen Faces Nine in West Virginia Derby
The brilliant, nearly white frontrunner will find the eyes of the nation upon him Aug. 4 when he heads postward as the 3-5 morning line favorite in the $750,000 West Virginia Derby (gr. II)
Hansen to Race With Blue Tail at Mountaineer
Dr. Kendall Hansen and Skychai Racing's Hansen, one of 10 3-year-olds entered for the Aug. 4 West Virginia Derby (gr. II), will finally get to race with a blue-tipped tail.
Smith to Ride Hansen in West Virginia Derby
Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith will be aboard 2011 2-year-old champion Hansen when the colt makes a start in the $750,000 West Virginia Derby (gr. II) Aug. 4, owner Dr. Kendall Hansen confirmed July 25.
Stealcase Works Way into Haskell Lineup
After working five furlongs July 22 at Saratoga Racecourse, John C. Oxley's Stealcase has been added to the field for the $1 million Haskell Invitational Handicap (gr. I) at Monmouth Park.
Bodemeister to Skip Haskell; Hansen Likely
Zayat Stables' grade I-winning 3-year-old colt Bodemeister has spiked a fever and will skip the July 29 Haskell Invitational (gr. I) at Monmouth Park.
Hansen Still Likely for West Virginia Derby
Starting in the Haskell Invitational is a slight possibility, but the ultimate goal for 2-year-old champ Hansen is the Travers.
After the Wire - 7/1/2012
Evan Hammonds recaps the Triple Bend Handicap, Shoemaker Mile, Iowa Oaks and Derby, and the Dwyer Stakes. watch video
Hansen Romps in Iowa Derby Return
Dr. Kendall Hansen and Skychai Racing's Hansen returned from a layoff in a big way with a dominant victory in the $245,000 Iowa Derby (gr. III) June 30 at Prairie Meadows.
Weekend Handicapping
- By Pete Denk
Post your picks and discuss. read blog
Hansen Returns in Iowa Derby
Hansen, last year's champion 2-year-old male, makes his first start since a mid-pack finish in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) June 30 in Prairie Meadows' Iowa Derby (gr. III).
Travers Long-Range Goal for Hansen
Dr. Kendall Hansen, majority owner of 2011 2-year-old champion Hansen, winner of the Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I), said the son of Tapit will target the $1 million Travers Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 25.
Hansen to Skip Woody Stephens
Hansen, who won this year's Gotham (gr. III) and was last year's champion 2-year-old male, will not start in the June 9 Woody Stephens (gr. II) at Belmont Park due to a low red blood cell count.
Hansen Works Five Furlongs for Woody Stephens
Dr. Kendall Hansen and Skychai Racing's Hansen turned in a bullet work at Churchill Downs' Trackside Training Center in Kentucky June 2.
Kendall Hansen Reveals Future Plans
- By Esther Marr
Dr. Kendall Hansen, the owner/breeder, who is known for pulling such wacky acts as dying his champion colt Hansen's tail blue prior to the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I), recently revealed some other unusual plans read blog
Hansen Works; Woody Stephens Stakes Next
Dr. Kendall Hansen and Skychai Racing's champion Hansen breezed five furlongs in 1:02 3/5 May 26 as he continues to prepare for the $400,000 Woody Stephens Stakes (gr. II) at Belmont Park June 9.
Hansen Will Take Pass on Preakness Stakes
Hansen, the 2011 champion 2-year-old male, will not run in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), his majority owner said May 14.
I'll Have Another Gets First Tour of Pimlico
I'll Have Another made it to the track May 9 for the first time since his upset win in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) four days earlier, jogging around muddy Pimlico Race Course.
I'll Have Another Headed to Pimlico
Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner I'll Have Another departed Churchill Downs at 1:19 p.m. May 7 and was taken to nearby Louisville International Airport for a flight to Baltimore, Md.
Connections
| Trainer | Michael J. Maker |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Mike E. Smith |
| Owner | Hansen, Kendall, M.D. and Skychai Racing, LLC |
| Breeder | Dr. Kendall Hansen |
Pedigree
| Hansen View Five-Cross Pedigree | Tapit | Pulpit |
| Tap Your Heels | ||
| Stormy Sunday | Sir Cat | |
| Thinkin'strait |
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