Slideshow: Progeny of Lemon Drop Kid
View more photos from our magazine series training offspring of Lemon Drop Kid. view slideshow
Kid Cruz wins the 2014 Dwyer Stakes.
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Kid Cruz wins the 2014 Dwyer Stakes.
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Kid Cruz wins the 2014 Dwyer Stakes.
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Kid Cruz wins the 2014 Dwyer Stakes.
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Kid Cruz wins the 2014 Dwyer Stakes.
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Kid Cruz wins the 2014 Dwyer Stakes.
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Kid Cruz wins the 2014 Dwyer Stakes.
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Kid Cruz wins the 2014 Dwyer Stakes.
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Kid Cruz wins the 2014 Dwyer Stakes.
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Kid Cruz wins the 2014 Easy Goer Stakes.
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Kid Cruz wins the 2014 Easy Goer Stakes.
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Kid Cruz wins the 2014 Easy Goer Stakes.
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Kid Cruz wins the 2014 Easy Goer Stakes.
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Kid Cruz wins the 2014 Easy Goer Stakes.
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Kid Cruz wins the 2014 Easy Goer Stakes.
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Kid Cruz - Belmont Park, June 3, 2014.
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Kid Cruz - Belmont Park, June 3, 2014.
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Kid Cruz - Pimlico, May 13, 2014.
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Kid Cruz wins the 2014 Private Terms Stakes
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Knee Surgery to Sideline Kid Cruz for Year
Grade III winner Kid Cruz, most recently fourth in the Travers Stakes (gr. I), is having surgery to remove a chip from his left knee and will miss the rest of the year, trainer Linda Rice said Aug. 29 from Saratoga.
Lemon Drop Kid: A Class Act
Lemon Drop Kid was the complete package when he went to stud in 2001 with an impeccable pedigree, top-of-his-class ability all three years racing, and dashing good looks.
Big Three Clash in Rich Travers Stakes
On paper, the $1.25 million Travers Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course appears to be a three-horse race among Bayern, Tonalist, and Wicked Strong, there are several improving 3-year-olds who could be potential upsetters.
Kid Cruz 'Perfect' in Final Travers Breeze
Hoping to become the first woman to saddle a winner of the Travers Stakes (gr. I), trainer Linda Rice sent Kid Cruz to the main track at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 18 for his final breeze toward the historic race Aug. 23.
Kid Cruz Works Toward Travers Stakes
Dwyer Stakes (gr. III) winner Kid Cruz worked five furlongs in 1:02.45 over the main track at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 11 in preparation for the Travers Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 23 at Saratoga.
Tonalist, Kid Cruz Exit Jim Dandy Well
Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II) runner-up Tonalist and third-place finisher Kid Cruz both came out of the July 26 race well, and their respective trainers confirmed they will point to the Travers Stakes (gr. I).
Wicked Strong Gets Redemption in Jim Dandy
After a somewhat disappointing Triple Crown campaign, Wicked Strong started the second half of his sophomore season in fine style, defeating Tonalist in the $600,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II) July 26 at Saratoga.
Candy Boy Among 47 West Virginia Derby Noms
Forty-seven 3-year-olds have been nominated for the $750,000 West Virginia Derby presented by Xpressbet (gr. II), to be run Aug. 2 at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort.
Tonalist Looks Tough in Jim Dandy Stakes
Sometimes, handicapping a horse race can be as much about the horses whose chances you don't like as it is about the horses whose chances you do like. read blog
Tonalist, Wicked Strong Headline Jim Dandy
Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Tonalist and fourth-place finisher Wicked Strong share a highweight assignment of 123 pounds for the $600,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II) at Saratoga on July 26.
Two Fillies Among 37 Ohio Derby Nominees
Two fillies and seven competitors in this year's Triple Crown series are among the 37 nominees for the 80th running of the Ohio Derby, set for July 19 at ThistleDown Racino.
Tonalist Tunes Up for Jim Dandy at Belmont
Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Tonalist continued his preparations for the $600,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II) by breezing five furlongs in company with stablemate Life in Shambles July 6 at Belmont Park.
Kid Cruz Wears Down Entrymate for Dwyer Win
Recent classic starter Kid Cruz reeled in entrymate and pacesetter Captain Serious in deep stretch to win the $196,000 Dwyer Stakes (gr. III) in the final strides July 5 at Belmont Park.
Kid Cruz Draws Rail for Belmont's Dwyer
Kid Cruz, overpowered in the Preakness (gr. I) this spring but a sparkling winner last time out in the Easy Goer, returns to Belmont Park in the $200,000 Dwyer Stakes (gr. III) July 5.
Slideshow: 2014 Belmont Stakes Day Sights
People, horses, and scenes that make Belmont Stakes Day unique. View Slideshow
Kid Cruz Rallies to Win Easy Goer Stakes
Kid Cruz benefited from a sizzling early pace to rally from last to first to defeat favored Legend by 3 1/2 lengths in the $150,000 Easy Goer Stakes on the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) undercard June 7 at Belmont Park.
Easier Spot for Kid Cruz in Easy Goer
Kid Cruz, who was under consideration for a possible start in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I), tops the field of nine 3-year-olds entered in the $150,000 Easy Goer Stakes on the Belmont Park June 7 undercard.
Kid Cruz to Bypass Belmont Stakes
Kid Cruz, a two-time stakes winner in Maryland earlier this year, has been withdrawn from consideration for the June 7 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), trainer Linda Rice said after consultation with his owners.
Belmont Stakes News Update for June 3, 2014
Claire Novak updates the news of the day, including California Chrome schooling and galloping under the watchful eye of Art Sherman. Also, Commanding Curve, and the status of Kid Cruz. Watch Video
Belmont Stakes News Update for June 2, 2014
Claire Novak reports from Belmont Park on Social Inclusion possibly running in the Woody Stevens, California Chrome, Kid Cruz, Beholder and Close Hatches. watch video
11 Could Challenge Chrome's Triple Crown Bid
As Triple Crown contender California Chrome went about his daily routine May 24 in preparation for the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I), a sizable field was shaping up to challenge the colt in the 1 1/2-mile race.
Haskin: The Week In Photos
Steve Haskin shares with us glimpses of his Preakness week. read blog
Preakness Preview: Hooked on a Feeling
There is always hope for the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner when he gallops into the Preakness, and through him hope for racing to realize the making of another legend.
That Handicapping Show: Preakness Stakes
- By Claire Novak
Is California Chrome the real deal? Will blinkers off help Bayern? Will up and coming Kid Cruz hit the board? All of these questions and more in this week's episode! watch video
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Haskin: Hard to Go Against Chrome
Steve Haskin shares his Preakness selections. read blog
Winner's Circle: Cruz-ing to Baltimore
Each time Steven Brandt would acquire a new horse, his mother Shirley would respond somewhat skeptically, "Oh, no, you didn't spend more money on horses." Until he bought Kid Cruz, that is.
Pimlico Welcomes Final Louisville Shippers
After the vans pulled in late the afternoon of May 14, all the contenders for the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (gr. I) were on the grounds at Pimlico Race Course except for Ring Weekend, who will arrive May 15 before noon.
Preakness Stakes News Update for May 14, 2014
Claire Novak updates us on location at Pimlico for the Preakness Stakes. Learn about Ride On Curlin's work with comments from Billy Gowan. See Kid Cruz, California Chrome, General a Rod, Social Inclusion and more! watch video
California Chrome Arrives at Pimlico
Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome arrived at Pimlico Race Course Monday at 3:12 p.m. EDT to continue his quest for an elusive Triple Crown sweep in Saturday's 139th Preakness Stakes.
California Chrome to Arrive at Pimlico
Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome boarded a van at Churchill Downs at 10:17 a.m. Monday, May 12 for the first leg of his journey to Pimlico Race Course to headline the 139th Preakness Stakes Saturday, May 17.
Rosario Named on Ride On Curlin for Preakness
Joel Rosario, who finished 11th in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) aboard General a Rod, will have the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) mount aboard Daniel Dougherty's Ride On Curlin.
Kid Cruz Wins Tesio, Enters Preakness Picture
Former claimer Kid Cruz cemented his classic credentials April 19 when posting a dominant victory in the $100,000 Federico Tesio Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.
Eight Rivals Try Kid Cruz in Federico Tesio
Kid Cruz, a four-length winner of the Private Terms Stakes, takes a step toward a possible Preakness (gr. I) start as the 120-pound highweight in the $100,000 Federico Tesio Stakes April 19 at Pimlico Race Course.
Sore Shoulder Knocks Kid Cruz Out of Wood
TwinSpires.com Wood Memorial (gr. I) contender Kid Cruz will miss the $1 million race April 5 due to a sore shoulder, trainer Linda Rice said.
Wood Memorial Pits Upstart Against NY-Breds
Two New York-breds have claimed the prep series in their native state as part of a gutsy rivalry, but here comes this lightly raced Florida shipper with enough hype to overshadow all others in the April 5 Aqueduct test.
Borel on Conquest Titan in Arkansas Derby
Calvin Borel, three-time winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), has been named to ride Conquest Titanin the Arkansas Derby (gr. I) at Oaklawn Park April 12.
Malibu Moon Colt Brings $1.3 Million at OBS
A Malibu Moon colt, who is a half brother to grade II winner Spellbound, was purchased by agent Demi O'Byrne for $1.3 million during the March 11 Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s selected sale of 2-year-olds in training.
Connections
| Trainer | Linda Rice |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Irad Ortiz, Jr. |
| Owner | Vina Del Mar Thoroughbreds LLC and Black Swan Stable |
| Breeder | Machmer Hall |
Pedigree
| Kid Cruz View Five-Cross Pedigree | Lemon Drop Kid | Kingmambo |
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| Layreebelle | Tale of the Cat | |
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Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2012 Hip 927 |
Yearling | Black Swan Stable | Select Sales, agent | $80,000 |
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