The Turf Debut of California Chrome
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Hollywood Derby and Cigar Mile. read blog
Itsmyluckyday wins the 2014 Woodward.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2014 Woodward.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2014 Woodward.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2014 Woodward.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2014 Woodward.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2014 Woodward.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2014 Woodward.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2014 Woodward.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2014 Woodward.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2014 Woodward.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2014 Woodward.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2014 Woodward.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2014 Woodward.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2014 Woodward.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2014 Woodward.
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Itsmyluckyday - Monmouth Park, July 26, 2014..
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Itsmyluckyday wins the Salvator Mile.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the Salvator Mile.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the Salvator Mile.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the Salvator Mile.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2014 Majestic Light Stakes.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2014 Majestic Light Stakes.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2014 Majestic Light Stakes.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2014 Best of the Rest Stakes.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2014 Best of the Rest Stakes.
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Itsmyluckyday - Pimlico, May 17, 2013.
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Itsmyluckyday arrives at Pimlico, May 14, 2013.
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Itsmyluckyday and Elvis Trujillo works at Monmouth Park 5/12/2013.
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Itsmyluckyday - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
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Itsmyluckyday - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
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Itsmyluckyday - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
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Itsmyluckyday - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
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Itsmyluckyday - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
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Itsmyluckyday arriving at Churchill Downs.
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Itsmyluckyday arrives at Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby.
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Itsmyluckyday leaves Calder for Churchill Downs on April 26, 2013.
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Itsmyluckyday works at Calder, April 25, 2013.
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Itsmyluckyday works at Calder, April 25, 2013.
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Itsmyluckyday works at Calder.
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Itsmyluckyday works at Calder.
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Itsmyluckyday - Work April 18, 2013.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2013 Holy Bull.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2013 Holy Bull.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2013 Holy Bull.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2013 Holy Bull.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2013 Holy Bull.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2012 Gulfstream Park Derby.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2012 Gulfstream Park Derby.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2012 Gulfstream Park Derby.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2012 Gulfstream Park Derby.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2012 Foolish Pleasure.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2012 Foolish Pleasure.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2012 Fasig Tipton Durf Dash.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2012 Fasig Tipton Durf Dash.
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Itsmyluckyday wins the 2012 Fasig Tipton Durf Dash.
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Secret Circle, Itsmyluckyday in Cigar Mile
A solid field will line up Nov. 29 for the $500,000 Cigar Mile (gr. I) at Aqueduct Racetrack, as grade I winners Secret Circle and Itsmyluckyday face off amongst a cast that includes Private Zone, Vyjack, and Bourbon Courage.
Cigar Mile Stakes Card Fields Taking Shape
Fields are taking shape for the Nov. 29 Cigar Mile (gr. I) stakes program at Aqueduct Racetrack, featuring four graded events worth a combined $1.7 million.
Vyjack Ends Stakes Drought in Kelso Victory
Capitalizing on a good start and perfect ride from jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., Vyjack rallied from fourth to take the $400,000 Kelso Handicap (gr. II) by a length over River Rocks.
Unlocking Winners: Super Saturday!
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Super Saturday races at Belmont Park and Santa Anita. read blog
Itsmyluckyday Shortens Up as Kelso Favorite
Itsmyluckyday bounced back from a pelvic fracture to win the Woodward (gr. I), and now will try to add the Kelso (gr. II) on Sept. 27 to his resume en route to a potential Breeders' Cup bid.
Moreno, Itsmyluckyday Work for Super Saturday
Several horses aiming for races on Belmont Park's TVG Super Saturday card Sept. 27 put in works at various tracks Sept. 20, including Itsmyluckyday and Moreno.
The Week in Photos for 9/2/2014
Wise Dan, Australia, Saratoga, Del Mar, Parx Racing, Europe, Golden Gate Fields, and more! view slideshow
After the Wire: Bernard Baruch & Woodward S.
Evan Hammonds recaps big races from Saratoga this weekend. Wise Dan, Itsmyluckyday, and Tom Durkin have big days at the Spa. watch video
Itsmyluckyday Unlikely to Return in Gold Cup
After swapping grade I decisions this summer at Saratoga, it appears that a third match-up between Woodward Stakes winner Itsmyluckyday and runner-up Moreno will have to await the $5 million Breeders Cup Classic.
Itsmyluckyday Outfights Moreno in Woodward
Co-favorites Itsmyluckyday and Moreno battled shoulder to shoulder through the entire length of the Saratoga stretch before Itsmyluckyday prevailed to win the $600,000 Woodward Stakes (gr. I) by half a length Aug. 30.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays: Woodward Stakes
TimeformUS Weekend Stakes Plays for the Woodward Stakes and Del Mar Debutante. read blog
Will Wise Dan Triumph in the Bernard Baruch?
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Woodward Stakes (gr. I) and Bernard Baruch Handicap (gr. II) at Saratoga. read blog
That Handicapping Show - Woodward Stakes
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra discuss the return of Wise Dan in the Bernard Baruch Handicap and handicap the Woodward Stakes at Saratoga this week. watch video
Speedy Moreno Dangerous Again in Woodward
Southern Equine Stables' Whitney (gr. I) winner Moreno and runner-up Itsmyluckyday will face off again Aug. 30 in the final grade I event for older horses of the Saratoga Race Course season, the $600,000 Woodward Stakes.
Plesa Hoping to Get Lucky in Woodward
Trainer Eddie Plesa Jr. is looking to turn the tables on Whitney Stakes (gr. I) winner Moreno with Itsmyluckyday in the Woodward Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 30 at Saratoga Race Course.
Spendthrift to Stand Itsmyluckyday in 2015
B. Wayne Hughes' Spendthrift Farm has acquired the breeding interest in Itsmyluckyday, most recently runner-up in the Aug. 2 Whitney Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course.
Moreno Shows the Way for Whitney Revenge
Southern Equine Stables' 10-1 shot went wire-to-wire in the 1 1/8-mile Whitney, leaving Itsmyluckyday and Will Take Charge behind to finish in 1:48.05 on a fast track. Palace Malice, the 3-5 favorite, faded to sixth.
That Handicapping Show: Whitney H. & Test S.
The stars are coming out for the Whitney Handicap and Test Stakes this weekend. Watch Claire Novak and Frank Angst handicap the big race day at Saratoga. watch video
Will Take Charge vs. Palace Malice in Whitney
Will Take Charge and Palace Malice meet again Aug. 2 in the $1.5 million Whitney Handicap (gr. I), squaring off at Saratoga Race Course as the top two choices in a field of nine drawn for the 1 1/8-mile test.
Palace Malice, Other Whitney Contenders Work
Five contenders for the upcoming $1.5 million Whitney (gr. I), including favored Palace Malice, were out for published workouts the morning of July 26.
Whitney Card's Grade I Races Taking Shape
The $1.5 million Whitney (gr. I) (Aug. 2)--the richest race this summer at Saratoga Race Course--has attracted a robust field of likely starters, topped by last year's Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner, Palace Malice.
The Week in Photos for 7/8/2014
Lexie Lou, Shared Belief, Itsmyluckyday, Irish You Well, Clearly Now, and more! view slideshow
Itsmyluckyday Draws Clear in Salvator Mile
Itsmyluckyday, the 6-5 favorite, pulled clear to win the $160,500 Salvator Mile Stakes (gr. III) by 1 1/2 lengths. The son of Lawyer Ron covered the mile in 1:34.88 July 6 at Monmouth Park.
Itsmyluckyday Aims to Extend Roll in Salvator
Classic-placed Itsmyluckyday will try for a third straight stakes victory in his 4-year-old season when he starts in the $150,000 Salvator Mile Stakes (gr. III) July 6 at Monmouth Park.
Itsmyluckyday Confirmed for Salvatore Mile
Trainer Eddie Plesa Jr. confirmed that Itsmyluckyday, runner-up in the 2012 Preakness Stakes, will point to the July 6 Salvatore Mile (gr. III) at Monmouth Park as expected instead of wheeling around to the Met Mile.
Itsmyluckyday Coasts Home in Majestic Light
Itsmyluckyday continued his progress on the comeback trail May 24, clearing Code West by a comfortable 1 1/4 lengths in the $75,000 Majestic Light Stakes at Monmouth Park.
Itsmyluckyday Set for Majestic Light Stakes
Itsmyluckyday, the runner-up in the 2013 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) who was sidelined with a pelvic injury for the later part of that season, has made the move back to Monmouth Park for the May 24 Majestic Light Stakes.
Looking for Longshots on Memorial Day Weekend
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Hanshin Cup Stakes, Sheepshead Bay Stakes, and Majestic Light Stakes. read blog
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 4/29/2014
Photos from the Derby Trial Stakes, QEII Cup, Chantal Sutherland winning aboard Purely Hot, and more! view slideshow
Itsmyluckyday Returns a Winner at Gulfstream
Itsmyluckyday, runner-up in the 2013 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) and winner of the Holy Bull Stakes (gr. II) early in his 3-year-old season, rolled to an authoritative victory April 26 in a minor stakes at Gulfstream Park.
Itsmyluckyday Heads Best of the Rest Stakes
While preparing 2013 Preakness (gr. I) runner-up Itsmyluckyday for a start in the $75,000 Best of the Rest Stakes to be run April 26 at Gulfstream, trainer Eddie Plesa Jr. revisited last year's Triple Crown experience.
Palace Malice, Itsmyluckyday Head GP 'Cap
Palace Malice and Itsmyluckyday were among the best of the 3-year-old crop in 2013. On March 8, the two return for the first time in 2014 as part of an eight-horse field set to go in the $250,000 Gulfstream Park Handicap.
Plesa Anticipating Itsmyluckyday's Return
Multiple stakes winner Itsmyluckyday bounced out of his first published work in nearly seven months in good shape, leaving trainer Eddie Plesa excited about the 4-year-old's 2014 campaign.
Novak at the Track: Road to Derby Retrospect
Catching up with the winners of last year's Kentucky Derby prep races -- including returns for Vyjack, Itsmyluckyday, Super Ninety Nine, and more. read blog
Normandy Invasion, Itsmyluckyday Return
Normandy Invasion and Itsmyluckyday, both highly regarded sophomores early in the season, have returned to training in Florida and will prepare for their 4-year-old campaigns in 2014.
Itsmyluckyday Recovering Well, Plesa Says
Preakness (gr. I) runner-up Itsmyluckyday, pulled up in the Pegasus Stakes (gr. III) in June with what was later diagnosed as a fractured Ilium, a bone in the pelvic region, is coming along well, trainer Eddie Plesa Jr. said.
Itsmyluckyday Sidelined With Pelvic Fracture
Itsmyluckyday, who was pulled up on the backstretch during the running of the June 16 Pegasus Stakes (gr. III) at Monmouth Park, is expected to miss four months of training with a slight fracture of the Ilium.
Verrazano Flies Home Alone in Pegasus Romp
In the first major stakes for 3-year-olds following the Triple Crown, favored Verrazano was an easy winner of the $148,500 Pegasus Stakes (gr. III) June 16 after his main challenger, Itsmyluckyday, was pulled up at Monmouth.
Pegasus Next Up for Verrazano, Itsmyluckyday
Triple Crown contenders Verrazano and Itsmyluckyday head a seven-horse field entered in the $150,000 Pegasus Stakes (gr. III) for 3-year-olds June 16 at Monmouth Park.
Haskin's Preakness Recap: Ox Tale
You don't witness it very often, but one of those cheering the loudest for D. Wayne Lukas and Oxbow in the final quarter mile of the May 18 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) was one of his opponents in the race. read blog
After the Wire - Preakness Stakes & Oxbow
Evan Hammonds recaps Oxbow and his Preakness Stakes win and how Orb performed. watch video
Lukas Points Oxbow to Belmont Stakes
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas, his Preakness (gr. I) winner Oxbow, and the rest of his nine-horse contingent this week at Pimlico Race Course were on the highway before dawn May 19 heading back to their base at Churchill Downs.
Oxbow Never Looks Back in Preakness Upset
Calumet Farm's Oxbow gunned to the front from the gate in the $1 million Preakness Stakes (gr. I) May 18 and never looked back to post a 1 3/4-length victory at 15-1.
Weather Could Impact Preakness Attendance
With the forecast calling for a high temperature of 70 degrees and a strong possibility of rain for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), the Maryland Jockey Club could be hard-pressed to surpass last year's record crowd of 121,309.
Haskin's Preakness Report: Final Observations
This year's Preakness is all about Orb. And then there are his eight opponents, most of whom are worthy adversaries, with a case to be made for any of them to step up and run a big race. read blog
Preakness News Minute: 05/17/2013
Steve Haskin reports the news of the day, including final gallops from the contenders and the weather. Watch Video
That Handicapping Show: Preakness Stakes
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak handicap the field of the Preakness Stakes. Will Orb hold off Departing and former Kentucky Derby rivals? watch video
Preakness: Eddie Plesa Jr. on Itsmyluckyday
- By Claire Novak
Trainer Eddie Plesa Jr. says throw out the Kentucky Derby...and asks the Archbishop of Baltimore for a favor. watch video
Preakness News Minute: 05/15/2013
Steve Haskin reports on the big news of the day, the draw. Watch Video
Connections
| Trainer | Edward Plesa, Jr. |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Paco Lopez |
| Owner | Trilogy Stable and Plesa, Laurie |
| Breeder | Liberation Farm & Brandywine Farm |
Pedigree
| Itsmyluckyday View Five-Cross Pedigree | Lawyer Ron | Langfuhr |
| Donation | ||
| Viva La Slew | Doneraile Court | |
| Viva La Viva |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2011 Hip 1673 |
Yearling | Nick J. Hines, agent | Brandywine Farm, agent for Liberation Farm & Brandywine Farm | $47,000 |
| OBSMAR2012 Hip 197 |
Two-year-old | Eddie Plesa, agent for David Melin | Eisaman Equine, agent | $110,000 |
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