Java's War Moved to Trainer Tagg's Barn
Barclay Tagg said he has no concrete plans for Charles Fipke's grade I winner Java's War, who was moved to the trainer's barn Aug. 14 after previously being trained by Ken McPeek.
Java's War - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Java's War - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Java's War - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Java's War (L) and stablemate Frac Daddy, getting their baths.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Java's War - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Java's War preps for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Frac Daddy and Java's War work at Churchill Downs April 27.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer
Java's War wins the 2013 Blue Grass Stakes.
Photo: Mark Mahan
Java's War wins the 2013 Blue Grass Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Java's War wins the 2013 Blue Grass Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Java's War wins the 2013 Blue Grass Stakes.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Java's War wins the 2013 Blue Grass Stakes.
Photo: Mark Mahan
Java's War wins the 2013 Blue Grass Stakes.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Java's War wins the 2013 Blue Grass Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Java's War wins the 2013 Blue Grass Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Java's War wins the 2013 Blue Grass Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Java's War wins the 2013 Blue Grass Stakes.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Java's War wins the 2013 Blue Grass Stakes.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Java's War wins the 2013 Blue Grass Stakes.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Java's War wins the 2012 Sunday Silence.
Photo: Hodges Photography/Lou Hodges, Jr.- News
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Front-Running Chief Havoc Dominates Swaps
Chief Havoc, enjoying a big tactical advantage over his three rivals, went gate to wire as the odds-on choice to capture the $147,000 Swaps Stakes (gr. II) July 4 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Shipper Java's War Tops Four-Horse Swaps Cast
Grade I winner Java's War will make his California debut for trainer Ken McPeek in the $150,000 Swaps Stakes (gr. II) July 4 against just three opponents at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Blue Grass Winner Java's War to Enter Swaps
Charles Fipke's Java's War, winner of the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) April 13, heads a field of five or six likely starters in the upcoming $150,000 Swaps Stakes (gr. II) at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Haskin's Derby Report: Time For Pick Sicks
The time finally has come to make something resembling selections. read blog
Six Derby Horses Made Salix-Free Debuts
A half-dozen horses entered in this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) field made their initial starts without race-day Salix, but for the 1 1/4-mile classic all six will receive the diuretic.
Finding Room for 'Lost' Soul
Chuck Fipke's homebred Golden Soul, pegged at 50-1 on the morning line, is the ultimate outsider for the May 4 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Kentucky Derby 2013: Ken McPeek, 4/30/2013
- By Ron Mitchell
Trainer Ken McPeek talks about Derby contenders Frac Daddy and Java's War on April 30, 2013. Watch Video
Bath Time for Frac Daddy and Java's War
Frac Daddy and Java's War getting bathed following April 27, 2013 works at Churchill Downs. watch video
Ken McPeek on Frac Daddy & Java's War
Ken McPeek talks about Frac Daddy and Java's War at Churchill Downs the morning of April 27. watch video
Solid Works and No Worries for McPeek Duo
Frac Daddy and Java's War have five-furlong maintenance works at Churchill Downs April 27.
Busy April 27 Work Tab at Churchill Downs
With the Louisville, Ky., weather forecast calling for rain later in the day and on Sunday, the April 27 work tab at Churchill Downs was crowded with prospects for the May 4 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Keeneland Sets All-Sources Handle Mark
Keeneland concluded its 2013 spring race meeting April 26 with a number of records, including all-sources handle and most wins by an owner, trainer, and jockey.
Haskin's Derby Report: The Players Up Close
What better way to kick off live Kentucky Derby coverage than with a photo gallery of some of the major players and some early observations. read blog
Java's War Was Declared in the Blue Grass
PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
Java's War demonstrated he was a legitimate Derby threat with a thrilling last-to-first victory in the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I).
Royal Ascot Entries Include Animal Kingdom
Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Animal Kingdom and Java's War, who is being pointed to this year's Louisville classic, are among the U.S.-trained horses being considered for Royal Ascot.
Kentucky Derby, Oaks Fields Taking Shape
The fields for the May 3 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) the following day continue to take shape, with eligibility in each race to be determined by the new points system.
The Keeneland Files: McPeek's Busy Meet
Trainer Kenny McPeek shared thoughts on Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) hopeful Pure Fun, who will take on the boys in the April 20 Coolmore Lexington Stakes. read blog
And They're Off: Trail Tale Edition
Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin review the importance of race times, discuss Java's War in the Blue Grass Stakes, review performances of Spicer Cub and Incognito, and present a top 5 list! Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. watch video
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/16/2013
The Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby have made an impact on Steve Haskin's Kentucky Derby Dozen this week. read blog
Slideshow: Blue Grass Stakes Weekend
View the races and sights from the Blue Grass Stakes weekend at Keeneland. view slideshow
After the Wire - Blue Grass Stakes
Evan Hammonds recaps the Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby from the weekend. Did you think Java's War proved himself as a Derby winner with his last to first finish? watch video
Keeneland Files: Slow Start? No Worries
- By Tom LaMarra
Blue Grass winner Java's War is the latest horse to go last to first during the Keeneland spring meet. read blog
Blue Grass Stakes: Charles Fipke - Java's War
Owner/Breeder Charles Fipke discusses Blue Grass Stakes winner Java's War. Watch Video
Blue Grass Stakes: Ken McPeek - Java's War
Trainer Ken McPeek discusses Blue Grass Stakes winner Java's War. Watch Video
Java's War from Last to First in Blue Grass
Charles Fipke's homebred Java's War overcame a troubled start in the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes April 13 at Keeneland, closing from last to first to earn his way into the field for the May 4 Kentucky Derby.
Handicapping the Blue Grass Stakes
- By Pete Denk
This is one of the most wide open editions of the race I've ever seen. So many directions to go. read blog
THS: Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby
Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk are on location at Keeneland to handicap the Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby. watch video
Uncaptured Favored in 14-Horse Blue Grass
It was a crowded scene at the April 10 post-position draw for the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I), as the connections crossed their fingers and hoped for good post positions.
Java's War, Falling Sky in Derby Prep Works
Java's War, a contender for the Toyota Blue Grass (gr. I), and Falling Sky, headed for the Arkansas Derby (gr. I), posted bullet moves April 7 in preparation for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) preps.
The Keeneland Files: From California to KY
- By Tom LaMarra
A look at who's who and what's going on at Keeneland for the spring meet. read blog
Distance Questions Begin for Derby Contenders
With the final round of Kentucky Derby (gr. I) preps underway, so begins the usual analysis of top contenders--Are they good enough?--Will they get the distance? read blog
Java's War Opts For Blue Grass Over UAE Derby
Tampa Bay Derby runner-up will remain in the U.S. and point for the Kentucky Derby.
Pletcher Keeping Options Open for Verrazano
Trainer Todd Pletcher was keeping his options open on the next start for Verrazano, who became the early favorite for the 2013 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) with his March 9 win in the Tampa Bay Derby.
Verrazano Stays Unbeaten in Tampa Bay Derby
Verrazano lived up to his billing as a top Triple Crown contender March 9 with a solid three-length score in the $350,000 Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II) at Tampa Bay Downs.
THS: Tampa Bay Derby
Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk handicap the Tampa Bay Derby and San Felipe Stakes this week. They also answer your questions submitted via Twitter at #THS. watch video
Verrazano Makes Tampa Bay Derby Stakes Debut
Highly-regarded sophomore Verrazano makes his stakes debut against eight others March 9 in the $350,000 Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II) at Tampa Bay Downs, rolling in off an impressive 16 3/4-length allowance win at Gulfstream Park.
Scion of the French Revolution
by John P. Sparkman
Revolutionary is from the first of only two North American crops of War Pass, the champion 2-year-old male of 2007, who died in 2010 the day after returning from serving his second shuttle season.
Golden Ticket to Bypass Breeders' Cup
Golden Ticket, dead-heat winner of the Travers Stakes (gr. I), was not pre-entered in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) and will be out for an undetermined period of time, trainer Ken McPeek said Oct. 23.
Joha Holds Off Rivals in Breeders' Futurity
Breaking from the rail, Joha withstood numerous challenges to score a front-running victory in the $400,000 Breeders' Futurity at Keeneland Oct. 6.
First Winner by Champion War Pass
War Pass, champion 2-year-old male of 2007, was represented by his first winner when his son Java's War won a maiden special weight race at a mile on turf at Ellis Park July 8.
Connections
| Trainer | Barclay Tagg |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Julien R. Leparoux |
| Owner | Charles E. Fipke |
| Breeder | Charles Fipke |
Pedigree
| Java's War View Five-Cross Pedigree | War Pass | Cherokee Run |
| Vue | ||
| Java (GB) | Rainbow Quest | |
| Island Jamboree |
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