Stormy Liberal Ekes Out Daytona Victory
Rockingham Ranch's Stormy Liberal ran to his 1-2 odds and captured the $150,000 Daytona Stakes (G3T) May 27 at Santa Anita Park, but just in the nick of time.
Home Run Kitten
- Chestnut Colt
- Born 2011
- KY-Bred
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Home Run Kitten wins the 2016 American Stakes.
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Jockey Joseph Talamo guides Home Run Kitten to the winner's circle after their victory in the Grade III, $100,000 American Stakes, Friday, May 6, 2016 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
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Tarabilla Farms' Home Run Kitten and jockey Joseph Talamo outside, overpower Little Curlin (Martin Pedroza), inside, to win the Grade III, $100,000 American Stakes, Friday, May 6, 2016 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
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Tarabilla Farms' Home Run Kitten and jockey Joseph Talamo outside, overpower Little Curlin (Martin Pedroza), inside, to win the Grade III, $100,000 American Stakes, Friday, May 6, 2016 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
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Tarabilla Farms' Home Run Kitten and jockey Joseph Talamo outside, overpower Little Curlin (Martin Pedroza), inside, to win the Grade III, $100,000 American Stakes, Friday, May 6, 2016 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
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Tarabilla Farms' Home Run Kitten and jockey Joseph Talamo win the Grade III, $100,000 American Stakes, Friday, May 6, 2016 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
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Tarabilla Farms' Home Run Kitten and jockey Joseph Talamo outside, overpower Little Curlin (Martin Pedroza), inside, to win the Grade III, $100,000 American Stakes, Friday, May 6, 2016 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
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Tarabilla Farms' Home Run Kitten and jockey Joseph Talamo are guided into the winner's circle after their victory in the Grade III, $100,000 American Stakes, Friday, May 6, 2016 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
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Caption: Home Run Kitten walks back to barn area from paddock Scenes at Santa Anita on Oct. 30, 2014, in preparation for Breeders' Cup in California. 1Origs10_30_14 image871 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Home Run Kitten wins the 2014 Eddie D Stakes.
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Home Run Kitten wins the 2014 Eddie D Stakes.
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Home Run Kitten wins the 2014 Eddie D Stakes.
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Home Run Kitten wins the 2014 Eddie D Stakes.
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Home Run Kitten wins the 2014 Singletary Stakes.
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Home Run Kitten wins the 2014 Singletary Stakes.
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Home Run Kitten wins the 2014 Singletary Stakes.
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Home Run Kitten wins the 2014 Singletary Stakes.
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Home Run Kitten wins the 2014 Singletary Stakes.
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Home Run Kitten (left) gets up late to win the Eddie D. over Ambitious Brew.
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Trainer David Hofmans hopes to add to the success of California-based horses in the race with Home Run Kitten, who won the 2014 Eddie D Stakes.
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Hillside Specialist Stormy Liberal Seeks Daytona Score
Three graduates from the April Siren Lure Stakes will face each other again in the Daytona Stakes sprinting 6 1/2 grassy furlongs over the Santa Anita Park downhill turf course
Alsvid Takes on Lord Nelson in Bing Crosby
Chris Hartman brought a string to Del Mar this year, but one in that group stood out. The trainer calls Black Hawk Stables' Alsvid the "head dog" of his stable and he'll try to earn his first top-level score in the Bing Crosby (gr. I).
Lord Nelson Lunges to Triple Bend Score
Spendthrift Farm's Lord Nelson got up just in time to win the $300,000 Triple Bend Stakes (gr. I) June 25 at Santa Anita Park.
Kobe's Back, Lord Nelson Meet in Triple Bend
Lord Nelson steps back into graded company and Kobe's Back hopes to rebound in the $300,000 Triple Bend Stakes (gr. I) June 25 at Santa Anita Park.
Melatonin, Hoppertunity Face Off in Gold Cup
If the 1 1/4 miles truly is his sweet spot, Melatonin should be primed for another big run in the $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa Anita (gr. I) June 25, a "Win and You're In" event for the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).
Midnight Storm Gets Shoemaker Mile Revenge
Midnight Storm lost the $400,000 Shoemaker Mile (gr. IT) last year by a half-length, but this time he would not be denied.
Heart to Heart Seeks Shoemaker Grade I
Heart to Heart could find his way back to the winner's circle for his first grade I victory in the $400,000 Shoemaker Mile (gr. IT) June 4 at Santa Anita Park, a Breeders' Cup Challenge "Win and You're In" race for the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT).
Kitten's Joy's Big Weekend
Ramsey Farm's homebred stallion gets three graded stakes winners May 6-7
Home Run Kitten Wins Sloppy American Stakes
Tarabilla Farms' grade III winner Home Run Kitten snapped an eight race winless streak in an off-the-turf version of the $100,000 American Stakes May 6 at Santa Anita Park.
Ohio Steps Up in American Stakes
Bonne Chance Farm and Stud R D I's Ohio drew some raised eyebrows in his United States debut and will look to make another significant step forward in the $100,000 American Stakes (gr. IIIT) May 6 at Santa Anita Park.
Gabriel Charles Makes Return in SF Mile
Although he'd ideally like to have a softer landing spot, trainer Jeff Mullins is just happy to get grade I winner Gabriel Charles back to racing April 30 in the $100,000 San Francisco Mile (gr. IIIT) at Golden Gate Fields.
Bal a Bali Vying for U.S. Score in American
Bal a Bali will look to carry his impressive success in Brazil into his first U.S. start, the $100,000 American Stakes (gr. IIIT) May 9 at Santa Anita Park.
Get Happy Mister Scores in San Simeon
Get Happy Mister, who has dominated at Arapahoe Park, liked the Southern California grass just fine Sunday, winning the $100,000 San Simeon Stakes (gr. IIIT) April 19 at Santa Anita Park.
Arapahoe Star Tries Turf in San Simeon
Annette Bishop's Get Happy Mister has a lot working against him in the $100,000 San Simeon Stakes (gr. IIIT) April 19 at Santa Anita Park, but he's shown an affinity for crossing the wire first.
Ring Weekend Rallies to Capture Kilroe Mile
St. Elias Stable and West Point Thoroughbreds' Ring Weekend stormed by on the far outside to win the $400,000 Frank E. Kilroe Mile Stakes (gr. IT) March 7 at Santa Anita Park.
Winning Prize to Defend Kilroe Mile Title
David Heerensperger and Jose Nelson's Winning Prize will look to defend his title in $400,000 Frank Kilroe Mile (gr. I) March 7 at Santa Anita Park.
Avanzare Responds for Stevens in Arcadia Win
Avanzare pressed the pace before kicking clear in the stretch and scoring a clear win from fast-finishing Za Approval in the $200,000 Arcadia Stakes (gr. IIT) Jan. 31 at Santa Anita Park.
Kaigun Makes 2015 Debut in Arcadia Stakes
Kaigun, one of the most honest and classy grass horses in training last year, makes his first start since November when he takes on eight opponents in the $200,000 Arcadia Stakes (gr. IIT) Jan. 31 at Santa Anita.
Alert Bay Wins Mathis Brothers Mile Thriller
Alert Bay held back a powerful late challenge from Home Run Kitten to prevail in the $201,250 Mathis Brothers Mile (gr. IIT) for 3-year-olds Dec. 26, opening day at Santa Anita Park.
Strong Field Set for Mathis Brothers Mile
After a rare loss last time out, California-bred Red Outlaw will try to get back to his winning ways in the $200,000 Mathis Brothers Mile (gr. IIT) Dec. 26, opening day at Santa Anita Park.
Lexie Lou Potential Foe for California Chrome
Queen's Plate winner Lexie Lou and recent Twilight Derby (gr. IIT) winner Long On Value head a list of 22 sophomores nominated along with California Chrome for the $300,000 Hollywood Derby (gr. IT) Nov. 29 at Del Mar.
Ambitious Brew: A Horse for the Course
If success over the unique downhill turf course at Santa Anita Park is a precursor to success in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IT), Ambitious Brew should have some sort of advantage in the Nov. 1 race.
Could Be Reneesgotzip's Year in Turf Sprint
With the retirement of Mizdirection, winner of the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. I) the last two years, this could be Reneesgotzip's year to emerge on top in the 6 1/2-furlong race.
Hofmans Hopes to Add to Turf Sprint Success
Trainer David Hofmans, who saddled 36-1 shot Desert Code to win the inaugural Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IT), hopes to add to the success of California-based horses in the race with Home Run Kitten.
Home Run Kitten Goes Deep to Take Eddie D.
Home Run Kitten went deep to nab favored Ambitious Brew by a nose in the $101,500 Eddie D. Stakes to conclude opening-day action of the autumn meet at Santa Anita Park with a 10-1 upset over the hillside turf course Sept. 26.
Unbridled's Note Returns in Eddie D. Stakes
Unbridled's Note will be seeking his fourth stakes win over the Santa Anita Park downhill turf course as he tops the field of 11 older horses for the Eddie D. Stakes (gr. IIIT) Sept. 26.
Enterprising Chases Sweep in Del Mar Derby
Enterprising will attempt to become the fourth horse in Del Mar history to sweep the 3-year-old grass series for males when he tackles seven opponents in the $300,000 Del Mar Derby (gr. IIT) Aug. 31.
Rapid Riser Bayern Focus of San Felipe Stakes
Bayern should draw most of the attention in the $300,000 San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) March 8 at Santa Anita Park following his dazzling 15-length allowance win for trainer Bob Baffert.
Midnight Hawk One to Beat in Robert B. Lewis
Sham Stakes (gr. III) winner Midnight Hawk takes his next step on the Triple Crown trail for trainer Bob Baffert when he faces six other 3-year-olds in the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 8 at Santa Anita Park.
Connections
| Trainer | David E. Hofmans |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Joseph Talamo |
| Owner | Tarabilla Farms, Inc. |
| Breeder | Kenneth L. Ramsey & Sarah K. Ramsey |
Pedigree
| Home Run Kitten View Five-Cross Pedigree | Kitten's Joy | El Prado (IRE) |
| Kitten's First | ||
| Grand Slam Girl | Grand Slam | |
| Itama |
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