King Kreesa

Dark Bay or Brown Gelding
Born 2009
NY-Bred

King Kreesa #2 with Jose Ortiz on Aug. 26, 2016, wins the West Point Stakes in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. #4 Kharafa in second.
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Owners Gerald and Susan Kreesa lead in King Kreesa with Jose Ortiz on Aug. 26, 2016, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
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David Donk, trainer of King Kreesa.
King Kreesa with Jose Ortiz on Aug. 26, 2016, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — David Donk, trainer of King Kreesa. King Kreesa with Jose Ortiz on Aug. 26, 2016, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
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PRES, l-r, David Donk, presenter, Jose Ortiz, owners Gerald and Susan Kreesa.
King Kreesa with Jose Ortiz wins the West Point Stakes on Aug. 26, 2016, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — PRES, l-r, David Donk, presenter, Jose Ortiz, owners Gerald and Susan Kreesa. King Kreesa with Jose Ortiz wins the West Point Stakes on Aug. 26, 2016, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
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King Kreesa wins the 2016 Forbidden Apple Stakes.
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King Kreesa wins the 2015 Forbidden Apple Stakes.
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King Kreesa wins the 2015 Poker Stakes.
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Gerald and Susan Kreesa's King Kreesa stole away on the front end June 13 to take the $300,000 Poker Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Belmont Park, becoming just the third two-time winner of a race he also won in 2013.
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King Kreesa leads the way to victory in the Poker Stakes.
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King Kreesa and jockey Irad Ortiz Jr up, wins the final race on New York Showcase day, the 35th running of the Kingston Stakes...
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King Kreesa wins the Mohawk Stakes at Belmont Park.
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King Kreesa wins the Weset Point Stakes at Saratoga August 24, 2014.
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King Kreesa wins the Weset Point Stakes.
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King Kreesa wins the 2013 Mohawk Stakes.
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King Kreesa wins the 2013 Poker.
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King Kressa wins the 2013 Kingston Stakes.
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King Kreesa wins the 2013 Kingston Stakes.
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King Kreesa won the 2014 West Point Stakes.
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Tourist Breaks Through in Fourstardave

By Claire Novak
August 20, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Grade I-placed multiple times, Tourist finally got his breakthrough win at the highest level Aug. 20 in the $500,000 Fourstardave Handicap (gr. IT) at Saratoga Race Course.

NY-Bred 'Kreesa' Tries Fourstardave Again

Trainer David Donk is hoping that the third time is the charm when he sends out Gerald and Susan Kresa's New York-bred multiple stakes winner King Kreesa in the $500,000 Fourstardave Handicap (gr. I) Aug. 13.

Runaway Lute, King Kreesa Win at Belmont

July 16, 2016
Industry Press Releases

Runaway Lute stays unbeaten; King Kreesa wins second straight Forbidden Apple.

Six at Poker's Table, All With a Shot

Three of the six entrants for Belmont's June 18 Poker Stakes (gr. IIIT) at a mile are grade I winners. Red-hot trainer Chad Brown trains two of the others.

NY-Breds in Spotlight at Spa on Travers Eve

By Blood-Horse Staff
August 25, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Handicapping, Northeast Region

The Aug. 28 card at Saratoga Race Course, on the eve of Travers Stakes (gr. I) Day, will feature six New York-bred stakes worth $1.15 million, highlighted by a showdown of older turf runners in the $150,000 West Point.

Grand Arch Pulls the Upset in Fourstardave

Jim and Susan Hill's Grand Arch roared past pacesetter King Kreesa entering the stretch and repelled the come-from-behind bid from Ironicus to win the $500,000 Fourstardave Handicap (gr. IIT) Aug. 15 at Saratoga Race Course.

Ironicus Seeks BC Bid in Fourstardave

By Blood-Horse Staff
August 12, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey hopes the $500,000 Fourstardave (gr. IIT) will open the door to a Breeders' Cup bid for Ironicus, who will do battle with last year's Fourstardave winner Seek Again Aug. 15 at Saratoga.

King Kreesa Wires Poker for Second Time

Gerald and Susan Kreesa's King Kreesa stole away on the front end June 13 to take the $300,000 Poker Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Belmont Park, becoming just the third two-time winner of a race he also won in 2013.

Ironicus Targets Poker Stakes

Stuart S. Janney III's Ironicus shoots for his second straight graded stakes score in the $500,000 Poker Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Belmont Park on June 13.

Ostrolenka Appears Poised for Mike Lee Stakes

After cruising to victory in an allowance/optional claiming race May 2 at Belmont Park, stakes winner Ostrolenka appears ready to deliver a top effort in the $125,000 Mike Lee Stakes for New York-bred 3-year-olds May 25.

Discreet Marq Stands Out in Ticonderoga

Discreet Marq, a New York-bred who has competed primarily in grade I company since winning the 2013 Del Mar Oaks (gr. IT), tops the oversubscribed field of fillies and mares entered in the Oct. 18 Ticonderoga Stakes.

Lubash, Invading Humor Take NY-Bred Stakes

September 14, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

Separated by only a head in West Point Stakes last month, Lubash and King Kreesa once again slugged it out through the stretch before Lubash proved a neck better to take $125,000 Ashley T. Cole Stakes Sept. 14 at Belmont.

New York-Bred Turf Stars Set for Sunday

Top New York-bred turf runners will have the Belmont Park stage Sept. 14 in the $125,000 Ashley T. Cole Stakes and the $125,000 John Hettinger Stakes.

Jerkens, So Lonesome Highlight Showcase Day

Trainer Jimmy Jerkens' really big weekend at Saratoga Race Course concluded Aug. 24 with when the 55-year-old son of Hall of Famer H. Allen Jerkens won the $200,000 Fleet Indian Stakes with Star Grazing.

Captain Serious, Empire Dreams Head Showcase

Highlighted by six stakes worth $1.15 million, nearly 100 New York-breds will compete on a special 11-race card for the inaugural "Saratoga Showcase Day" Aug. 24 at Saratoga.

Cluster of Stars Named NY Horse of the Year

By Blood-Horse Staff
April 2, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, Northeast Region

Cluster of Stars, an undefeated multiple grade II winner for Harvey Weinstein's Turtle Bird Stable, was voted the 2013 New York-bred horse of the year.

Glorious Days Closes to Win Hong Kong Mile

Glorious Days, in his first start since June, came running down the middle of the track to win the Longines Hong Kong Mile (HK-I) by three-quarters of a length over Gold-Fun Dec. 8 at Sha Tin.

Hong Kong Runners May Have Trouble This Year

The good news is, the races have become an important fixture at the end of the racing season, attracting many of the world's best turf runners and spotlighting Hong Kong's ambitious racing program.

NY Trainer Hits World Stage in Hong Kong

By Bob Kieckhefer
December 6, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing, International, Northeast Region

Jeremiah Englehart isn't exactly a newcomer to the track, having started walking hots at Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack almost before he can remember.

U.S. Horses Face Tough Tests in Hong Kong

The two American entries drew reasonably well for the Dec. 8 Longines Hong Kong International Races, but not without a little drama for King Kreesa in the Hong Kong Mile (HK-I).

Effie Trinket, King Kreesa Score on Turf

Effie Trinket and King Kreesa score on the turf at 1 1/16 miles in the Ticonderoga Stakes and Mohawk Stakes, respectively, at Belmont Park Oct. 19 as part of the Empire Showcase Day card.

Solid Belmont Lineups for Mohawk, Ticonderoga

King Kreesa and Notacatbutallama headline Mohawk, while filly Effie Trinket seeks second stakes score in Ticonderoga Stakes Oct. 19 at Belmont Park.

Wise Dan Handles Test in Fourstardave Repeat

By Jack Shinar
August 10, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Heavily favored Wise Dan ran his winning streak to eight while rolling to a repeat victory in the $500,000 Fourstardave Handicap (gr. IIT) at Saratoga Race Course, defeating pacesetter King Kreesa by 1 1/4 lengths Aug. 10.

Stall, Shirreffs Gunning for Wise Dan at Spa

By Claire Novak
August 7, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Trainer Charlie LoPresti contemplated the question, scuffed his work boots in the dirt a little, answered with a thoughtful air. "Wise Dan? He's every bit as good as where I had him last season."

King Kreesa's Hand Holds Up in Poker Stakes

After defeating other New York-breds on the lead in his previous start, King Kreesa replicated that front-running effort against open company in the $150,000 Poker Stakes (gr. III) July 4 at Belmont Park.

Data Link Takes Class Dip in Poker Stakes

Multiple graded stakes winner Data Link looks for his second victory of 2013 when he heads a field of seven turf horses going a mile in the $150,000 Poker Stakes (gr. IIIT), the Independence Day feature at Belmont Park.

Travers Winner Alpha to Contest Suburban

Godolphin Racing's Alpha, who dead-heated for first in last year's Travers Stakes (gr. I), is set to make his next start July 6 in the $350,000 Suburban Handicap (gr. II) at Belmont Park.

Lubash Wins Fort Marcy in Near-Record Time

New York-bred Lubash posted his first graded stakes win when he came from off the pace to win the Fort Marcy Stakes (gr. IIIT) in near course-record time May 4 at Belmont Park.

Fort Marcy Draws Clement's Speaking of Which

By Jack Shinar
May 2, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing, International, Northeast Region

Trainer Christophe Clement will be well represented with two starters in the $150,000 Fort Marcy Stakes (gr. IIIT) on the turf at Belmont Park May 4, including 2-1 morning line favorite Speaking of Which.

Za Approval Zips Away to Appleton Triumph

Favored Za Approval took advantage of a hot pace to rally for his first career stakes victory in the $100,000 Appleton (gr. III) March 30 at Gulfstream Park.

Tough Field Awaits Silver Max in Appleton

Silver Max, who captured six consecutive races on turf last year, makes his 4-year-old debut March 30 in the $100,000 Appleton Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Gulfstream Park.

King David Rules Jamaica Handicap

By Claire Novak
October 6, 2012
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Longshot King David upset the $400,000 Jamaica Handicap (gr. IT) Oct. 6 at Belmont Park, benefiting from a crawling pace set by the eventual runner-up as 8-5 favorite Dullahan finished fifth.

Connections

Trainer	David G. Donk
Jockey	Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Owner	Kresa, Gerald and Kresa, Susan
Breeder	Horse Partners

Pedigree

King Kreesa View Five-Cross Pedigree	King Cugat	Kingmambo
		Tricky Game
	Storm's Advance	Storm Creek
		Iron's Advance

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