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List of Eclipse Award Winners, Votes

By Blood-Horse Staff
January 19, 2015
Racing

Here is a complete list of the 2014 Eclipse Award winners, as voted on and presented by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association/Equibase, Daily Racing Form, and National Turf Writers Association.

Judy the Beauty Wins Female Sprinter Eclipse

Hard as it is to believe that a daughter of a Horse of the Year out of a mare by another Horse of the Year sold for only $20,000 as a yearling, it isn't hard to see that she could become a champion.

November Sales: Stability and Stars Expected

By Glenye Cain Oakford
November 2, 2014
Sales, Kentucky

The Fasig-Tipton and Keeneland mixed sales, which run Nov. 3-14 in Kentucky and feature some standout horses and Breeders' Cup-related catalog updates, should maintain market stability, officials say.

Slideshow: 2014 Breeders' Cup Day 2

November 2, 2014

Relive day 2 of the Breeders' Cup Saturday card from exciting new views. view slideshow

Judy the Beauty Holds in Filly & Mare Sprint

There was no Groupie Doll to stand in her way this season, and Judy the Beauty would not be denied victory in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I) Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park.

Haskin's Saturday Longshot Plays

By Steve Haskin
October 31, 2014
Racing, Breeders' Cup

If you think Friday's four-race mini Breeders' Cup card was confusing wait until you get a load of Saturday's races. read blog

Artemis Agrotera Well-Placed in F&M Sprint

By Frank Angst
October 27, 2014
Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

A winner of three straight races, Artemis Agrotera could nail down champion female sprinter honors if the daughter of Roman Ruler can extend that victory streak in the DraftKings Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint.

Ward Sends BC Contenders in Keeneland Works

By Claire Novak
October 26, 2014
Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region, Kentucky

Group I victor No Nay Never led the quartet with a bullet five furlongs in 1:01 3/5 on a firm course in preparation for the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IT).

Artemis Agrotera Among 11 in F&M Sprint

Two-time grade I winner Artemis Agrotera boasts a three-race win streak going into this year's $1 million DraftKings Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (gr. I) Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park.

Bullet Move for Likely BC Juvenile Favorite

By Frank Angst
October 20, 2014
Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region, West Region, Kentucky

Zayat Stables homebred American Pharoah handily worked five furlongs in :58 3/5 on Monday, Oct. 20 as the son of Pioneerof the Nile continues work toward the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I).

F&M Sprint: Top Pair Coming Off Long Breaks

By Frank Angst
October 14, 2014
Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region, Kentucky

Two prominent horses being pointed to this year's Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint, Judy the Beauty and Midnight Lucky, will enter the seven-furlong race off long breaks. Both have shown ability to win off long breaks.

Judy the Beauty Classy Rancho Bernardo Winner

Judy the Beauty, able to sit off a hot pace duel, swung into action in the stretch and inched away to a clear victory in the $147,000 Rancho Bernardo Handicap (gr. III) Aug. 17 at Del Mar.

Reneesgotzip Makes Return in Rancho Bernardo

Reneesgotzip returns to Del Mar Aug. 17 to defend her title in the $150,000 Rancho Bernardo Stakes (gr. III), but the speedster faces a salty cast in her first start since the 2013 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf Sprint.

Midnight Lucky Rocks Humana Distaff Return

By Claire Novak
May 3, 2014
Racing, Kentucky

Midnight Lucky had nearly a year since her last race, but lost none of her class in the interim. She rumbled into the stretch of the $330,600 Humana Distaff (gr. I) at Churchill and widened away to a 4 1/2 length victory.

Judy the Beauty Looks Tough in Humana Distaff

By Tom LaMarra
April 30, 2014
Racing, Kentucky

Owner/trainer Wesley Ward's Judy the Beauty, a seven-time winner who never has finished worse than third in 15 starts, eyes consecutive grade I victories in the $300,000 Humana Distaff Stakes at Churchill May 3.

Odds-On Judy the Beauty Wins Madison Stakes

By Evan Hammonds
April 12, 2014
Racing, Kentucky

Judy the Beauty, the 3-5 favorite, wins the $300,000 Madison Stakes (gr. I) at Keeneland. The 5-year-old Ghostzapper mare is owned and trained by Wesley Ward.

Judy the Beauty Poised for Top Madison Effort

By Frank Angst
April 10, 2014
Racing, Kentucky

Already 3-for-3 at Keeneland, Judy the Beauty will try to nail down the first grade I victory of her career April 12 in the $300,000 Madison Stakes (gr. I) at the Lexington track.

Judy the Beauty Splendid in Las Flores Score

By Jack Shinar
March 9, 2014
Racing, West Region

Judy the Beauty, game runner-up in last fall's Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I), began what Wesley Ward hopes is a championship campaign with a sharp win in Santa Anita's $100,000 Las Flores Stakes (gr. III) March 9.

Judy the Beauty Leads Las Flores Shippers

Florida-based Judy the Beauty heads a field of five for the $100,000 Las Flores Stakes (gr. III) March 9 at Santa Anita Park, her first start since the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I) last fall.

Groupie Doll Repeats in Filly & Mare Sprint

Groupie Doll shot down any criticism she wasn't the same this year with a game off-the-pace victory in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park Nov. 2.

After the Wire - Keeneland Opening Weekend

By Evan Hammonds
October 6, 2013

Evan Hammonds recaps the Shadwell Turf Mile, Darley Alcibiades, Frizette, and Champagne Stakes. watch video

Wise Dan, Groupie Doll Remain Bound for Cup

Both Wise Dan and Groupie Doll, who led the list of notable upsets nationwide in major stakes tests Oct. 5, remain on target for their respective dates in the Breeders' Cup World Championships, according to their trainers.

Judy a Beauty in TCA Win; Groupie Doll Third

Wesley Ward's Judy the Beauty cruises past Gypsy Robin and champion Groupie Doll to win the Oct. 5 Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes (gr. II) at Keeneland. The daughter of Ghostzapper gets the six furlongs in 1:09.23.

Groupie Doll Draws Outside for TCA Defense

By Claire Novak
October 2, 2013
Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Groupie Doll, the champion female sprinter of 2012, tops a compact but talented field for the $200,000 Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes (gr. II) Oct. 5 at Keeneland.

Groupie Doll Sets Track Record in Masters Win

Champion Groupie Doll rallied from well off a sizzling pace to capture the $400,200 Presque Isle Masters Stakes (gr. II) in track-record time for 6 1/2 furlongs Sept. 9 at Presque Isle Downs & Casino.

Masters Key to Groupie Doll's Campaign

While Groupie Doll returned from a layup with a passable third in the Gardenia Stakes (gr. III) at Ellis Park, she'll have little margin for error in the $400,000 Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes (gr. II) Sept. 9.

Groupie Doll Solid in Final Pre-Masters Move

By Claire Novak
September 3, 2013
Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Champion female sprinter Groupie Doll tightened the screws for her title defense in the Sept. 9 Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes (gr. II) on Sept. 3, going a half in :47 3/5 at Churchill Downs.

Sizzling Dance to Bristol Captures Ballerina

Dance to Bristol ran her winning streak to seven races with her first grade I tally in the $500,000 Ballerina Stakes, staving off favored Book Review by a head with determination Aug. 23 at Saratoga Race Course.

Dance to Bristol Faces Steepest Test Yet

Dance to Bristol has answered every question asked in her past six starts by delivering six wins. She faces a bigger task in the Aug. 23 Ballerina Stakes (gr. I) against 10 others including Starship Truffles and Book Review.

Ghostzapper's Starship Rising in 2013

By Alan Porter
July 19, 2013
Breeding

PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
It's not surprising that Ghostzapper's offspring would do best when given time, and it's more than likely that this was the reason for his perceived initial 'failure to launch.'

Starship Truffles Surprises Princess Rooney

Razor sharp Starship Truffles seized the lead rounding the turn and drew off impressively in the stretch to post an 8-1 upset in the $350,000 Princess Rooney Handicap (gr. I) July 6 at Calder Casino & Race Course.

Wolfson Sends Out Princess Rooney Volley

Trainer Marty Wolfson, winner of a record three editions of the $350,000 Princess Rooney Handicap, has entered five for this year's July 6 edition at Calder--against the likes of Reneesgotzip and Judy the Beauty.

Dust and Diamonds Flawless in Gallant Bloom

By Jack Shinar
September 22, 2012
Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Dust and Diamonds, getting good at the right time, disposed of better-known rivals Musical Romance and Turbulent Descent with ease in capturing the $200,000 Gallant Bloom Handicap (gr. II) by 1 1/4 lengths at Belmont.

Top Female Sprinters Battle in Gallant Bloom

By Jack Shinar
September 19, 2012
Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Headed by national female sprint champion Musical Romance and multiple grade I winner Turbulent Descent, the $200,000 Gallant Bloom Handicap (gr. II) Sept. 22 at Belmont Park came up as an exceptionally tough race.

Emma's Encore Wins Prioress for 'The Chief'

By Claire Novak
August 4, 2012
Racing, Northeast Region

Emma's Encore won the Victory Ride Stakes (gr. III) last time out at odds of 39-1, and the daughter of Congrats proved that score no fluke in the $300,000 Prioress Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 4.

Agave Kiss Looks for Redemption in Prioress

By Jack Shinar
August 1, 2012
Racing, Northeast Region

Undefeated in six races before losing badly in her last start, Agave Kiss will attempt to start a new streak at a new track when she faces six rivals in the $300,000 Prioress Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 4.

Grace Hall Takes Spinaway

By Jack Shinar
September 4, 2011
Racing, Northeast Region

Untried Grace Hall won the Spinaway Stakes (gr. I) like a true professional Sept. 4, stalking the leaders into the stretch and sweeping past favored Judy the Beauty to handily win the $250,000 event at Saratoga.

Undefeated Judy the Beauty Tops Spinaway Cast

By Jason Shandler
September 1, 2011
Racing, Northeast Region

Judy the Beauty will face eight in the seven-furlong Spinaway (gr. I), which is the headliner on Saratoga's 12-race Sunday program. The daughter of Ghostzapper, undefeated in three starts, will make her first start on dirt.

Trainer	Wesley A. Ward
Jockey	Mike E. Smith
Owner	Wesley A. Ward
Breeder	Adena Springs

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