Little Mike Retired to Old Friends
Spanish Steps gelding arrived July 29.
Little Mike
- Bay Gelding
- Born 2007
- FL-Bred
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Little Mike wins the Breeders’ Cup Turf with jockey Ramon Dominguez.
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Little Mike and jockey Ramon Dominguez winning the Arlington Million at Arlington Park.
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Little Mike wins the Breeders’ Cup Turf (gr. 1) Jockey: Ramon Dominguez SANTA ANITA PARK, Arcadia, CA Purse: $3,000,000 Date: November 3, 2012 Class: Grade I TV: NBC Sports Network Age: 3YO&UP Race: 9 Distance: 1 1/2 miles Post Time: 3:18 PM PDT
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Priscilla Vaccarezza's Little Mike got back on track after four consecutive losses with a narrow win in the $600,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational (gr. IT) at Belmont Park Sept. 28.
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Little Mike on the track at Santa Anita Park on October 30, 2013. Photo By: Chad B. Harmon
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Caption: Little Mike Breeders' Cup horses and connections at Santa Anita near Acadia, California, preparing for Breeders' Cup raceways on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, 2013. BCWorks1Jpegs_10_29_13 image440 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Little Mike with GoPro camera on rider's helmet Breeders' Cup horses and connections at Santa Anita near Acadia, California, preparing for Breeders' Cup raceways on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, 2013. BCWorks01_10_26_13 RAWimage709 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Little Mike wins the 2014 Flying Pidgeon.
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Little Mike wins the 2014 Flying Pidgeon.
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Little Mike wins the 2014 Flying Pidgeon.
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Little Mike wins the 2014 Flying Pidgeon.
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Little Mike wins the 2014 Flying Pidgeon.
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Little Mike - Hong Kong 2013
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Little Mike - Breeders' Cup 2013, October 26, 2013.
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Little Mike wins the 2013 Joe Hirsch.
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Little Mike wins the 2013 Joe Hirsch.
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Little Mike wins the 2013 Joe Hirsch.
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Little Mike wins the 2013 Joe Hirsch.
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Little Mike wins the 2013 Joe Hirsch.
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Little Mike wins the 2013 Joe Hirsch.
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Little Mike wins the 2013 Joe Hirsch.
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Little Mike wins the 2013 Joe Hirsch.
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Little Mike wins the 2013 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic.
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Little Mike - Dubai, March 28, 2013.
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Little Mike - Dubai, March 28, 2013.
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Little Mike - Dubai, March 28, 2013.
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Little Mike - Dubai, March 27, 2013.
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Little Mike - Dubai, March 27, 2013.
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Little Mike - Dubai, March 27, 2013.
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Little Mike's first visit to the track at Meydan.
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Little Mike paraded at Gulfstream Park on December 1, 2012.
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Little Mike paraded at Gulfstream Park on December 1, 2012.
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Little Mike paraded at Gulfstream Park on December 1, 2012.
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Little Mike paraded at Gulfstream Park on December 1, 2012.
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Little Mike wins the Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Little Mike wins the Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Little Mike wins the Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Little Mike wins the Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Little Mike in the Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Little Mike wins the Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Little Mike prior to the Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Little Mike wins the Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Little Mike in the Breeders' Cup Turf at Santa Anita.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Little Mike at Santa Anita 10/28/2012.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike - Arlington Park, August 17, 2012.
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Little Mike - Arlington Park, August 17, 2012.
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Little Mike - Arlington Park, August 17, 2012.
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Little Mike in the Woodford Reserve Stakes.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Woodford Reserve.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 FL Sunshine Millions Turf.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 FL Sunshine Millions Turf.
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Little Mike in the 2011 Appleton.
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Little Mike in the 2011 Appleton.
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Little Mike in the 2011 Appleton.
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Little Mike wins the 2011 Canadian Turf Stakes.
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Little Mike wins the 2011 Canadian Turf Stakes.
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Little Mike wins the 2011 Canadian Turf Stakes.
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Little Mike wins the 2011 Canadian Turf Stakes.
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Little Mike delivers victory in the Flying Pidgeon.
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Little Mike
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Little Mike
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- Profile
Little Mike Fifth After Lengthy Layoff
Gentlmens Agrement won for the fourth time in six starts July 10 to spoil the anticipated return of 2012 Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) winner Little Mike after a more than two-year layoff at Gulfstream Park.
Little Mike Returns After Extensive Care
With an ongoing horse neglect case involving trainer Maria Borell and her father grabbing headlines, Carlo Vaccarezza hopes the return of his turf star Little Mike after a two-year hiatus sends a different message—that most racehorse owners care.
Little Mike on the Comeback Trail
Four-time grade I winner Little Mike has not raced since winning the Flying Pidgeon Stakes May 17, 2014, at Gulfstream Park, but trainer/owner/breeder Carlo Vaccarezza is preparing the gelding for a 2016 comeback.
Finnegans Wake Targets Grade I Win in Million
Two years ago, Finnesgans Wake entered the Secretariat Stakes (gr. IT) off a third-place finish in the Virginia Derby (gr. IIIT), and trainer Dale Romans promised, "This horse has a big one in him."
Fields Taking Shape for Belmont Day Undercard
A list of likely starters for the five grade I events on the Belmont Stakes day undercard June 7 has been released by the track's racing office, headed by the $1.25 million Metropolitan Handicap.
Little Mike Takes Pressure Off Vaccarezza
Standing in the winner's circle following the win by Little Mike in the $90,000 Flying Pidgeon Stakes at Gulfstream Park, trainer Carlo Vaccarezza admitted he was relieved by the solid return of his multiple grade I winner.
Little Mike's Season Starts in Flying Pidgeon
Four-time grade I winner Little Mike will return to the scene of his very first stakes victory when he starts in the $75,000 Flying Pidgeon Stakes at Gulfstream Park May 17.
Test Dispute Takes Little Mike from Woodford
Multiple grade I winner won't run in May 3 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic, it was revealed April 29, due to owner/trainer Carlo Vaccarezza's conflict with the KHRC and Churchill over out-of-competition testing.
Vaccarezza Gets First Win as Trainer
Owner/breeder Carlos Vaccarezza got his first win as a trainer Feb. 9 at Gulfstream Park with first-time starter Little Alexis.
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.
Hong Kong Cup Day: Dale Romans - Little Mike
Trainer Dale Romans talks about the prospects of Little Mike, who runs in the Hong Kong Cup on December 8. Watch Video
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).
Magician Puts Winning Spell on Turf Field
Irish-based Magician took advantage of a fast early pace to roll to victory in the $3 million Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) at Santa Anita Park Nov. 2.
No Easy Road for Little Mike, Point of Entry
This year's Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) features a rematch of the first two finishers in 2012, Little Mike and Point of Entry, but the road back to Santa Anita Park Nov. 2 has been anything but smooth for either horse.
Little Mike Among American Chances in Turf
Little Mike, back on the beam after a slow start to the 2013 campaign, is set to defend his title against a solid field of domestic and foreign entrants in the $3 million Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) Nov. 2.
Moreno Fires Bullet in Final BC Classic Move
A good number of the Oct. 26 works at Santa Anita were by Breeders' Cup candidates getting in major licks before the Nov. 1-2 World Championships, including Classic contenders Mucho Macho Man and Moreno.
Nine 2012 Winners Return for Breeders' Cup
The best of the best will be on display at Santa Anita Park Nov. 1-2, with the leading trainers in the United States and Europe pre-entering a star-studded array of talent for the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Mucho Macho Man Tops Busy Santa Anita Tab
It was a busy morning Oct. 19 at Santa Anita Park, as Breeders' Cup contenders led by Classic runner Mucho Macho Man turned in moves over the track.
Breeders' Cup: Dale Romans' BC Contenders
Hear what trainer Dale Romans' contenders are currently doing and what he thinks through prior to entering Breeders' Cup races. watch video
Breeders' Cup: Dale Romans' BC Contenders
Trainer Dale Romans discusses Little Mike, Silver Max, and other Breeders' Cup contenders. 10/15/2013
Little Mike Finds Form in Hirsch Turf Classic
Priscilla Vaccarezza's Little Mike got back on track after four consecutive losses with a narrow win in the $600,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational (gr. IT) at Belmont Park Sept. 28.
Big Blue Kitten Stalks Third Straight Grade I
Ken and Sarah Ramsey homebred Big Blue Kitten will try to secure his third straight grade I win when he faces an expected nine rivals in the $600,000 Joe Hirsch Classic Invitational Stakes Sept. 28 at Belmont Park.
Spanish Steps Heading to Saudi Arabia
Spanish Steps, sire of last year's Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. I) winner and Eclipse Award finalist Little Mike, has been sold to stand in Saudi Arabia in a deal brokered by Chad Schumer Bloodstock.
Busy Work Day for Top Churchill-Based 2YOs
Three of the most accomplished 2-year-olds on the grounds turned in major training moves at Churchill Downs Sunday Sept. 22 in preparation for what their connections hope will be a trip to the Breeders' Cup.
Ramseys' Real Solution Takes 'Million on DQ
Ken and Sarah Ramsey capped an unbelievable day with their third grade I victory when Real Solution was placed first via disqualification in the Arlington Million Aug. 17.
Million Day: Little Mike Against All Others
If Little Mike makes Arlington Million history, it will be over the likes of Grandeur, Indy Point, The Apache, and Hunter's Light as top international turf contenders gather at Arlington Park for the oval's marquee event.
Little Mike's Owner May Challenge Wise Dan
If Little Mike repeats in the Arlington Million (gr. IT) Aug. 17, breeder/owner Carlo Vaccarezza might use the Arlington Park winner's circle as a platform to challenge Horse of the Year Wise Dan to a match race.
Arlington Million: Dale Romans - Little Mike
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Trainer Dale Romans talks about the chances of 2012 Arlington Million (gr.I) winner Little Mike repeating in this year's edition, coming up Aug. 17. Watch Video
Arlington Million: Dale Romans - Little Mike
Eclipse Award-winning trainer Dale Romans talks about the chances of 2012 Arlington Million (gr.I) winner Little Mike repeating in this year's edition, coming up Aug. 17.
That Handicapping Show: Arlington Million
Claire Novak and Frank Angst handicap the Arlington Million and Alabama S. watch video
That Handicapping Show - Arlington Million
Claire Novak and Frank Angst handicap the Arlington Million and Alabama Stakes this weekend. Will Princess of Sylmar lock in her Eclipse Award with this race? Download Brisnet Past Performances for the Arlington Million.
Led by Little Mike, Million a Global Affair
Little Mike, who took the 2012 Arlington Million (gr. IT), will defend his crown against a field that includes the winners of group I races on four other continents in the Aug. 17 running at Arlington Park.
Foreign Horses Pre-Enter Arlington Million
Defending Arlington Million (gr. IT) champion Little Mike, trained by Dale Romans, was pre-entered along with 13 others for the 31st renewal of the prestigious race Aug. 17.
Big Blue Kitten Pounces to United Nations Win
Ken and Sarah Ramsey's runner burst through on the rail in the $500,000 United Nations Stakes (gr. IT) at Monmouth Park July 6, qualifying for the Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT). The 2012 BC Turf winner Little Mike was fourth.
Little Mike's Summer Season Starts in U.N.
After capturing three grade I victories on the turf last year, capped by a win in the Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park, Little Mike will make his first U.S. start of the 2013 season in the United Nations Stakes.
Little Mike Breezes on Churchill Downs Turf
Last year's Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) winner Little Mike breezed four furlongs in :50.80 June 11 on the Churchill Downs turf in preparation for a start in the United Nations Stakes (gr. IT) July 6 at Monmouth Park.
Little Mike Targeting United Nations July 6
Little Mike is likely to start in the United Nations Stakes (gr. IT) July 6, the first of a four-race series picked by breeder and co-owner Carlo Vacarezza that would end with a defense of his 2012 Breeders' Cup Turf title.
Little Mike Takes Three FL Championships
The son of Spanish Steps is Florida's horse of the year, older horse and turf male champion.
Hay Jude Delivers Paddy O'Prado Colt
The dam of multiple grade I winner Little Mike will be bred back to Distorted Humor.
Sajjhaa Kicks Clear to Win Dubai Duty Free
Godolphin Racing's Sajjhaa displayed a late turn of foot and kicked clear in the stretch to win the Dubai Duty Free Sponsored by Dubai Duty Free (UAE-IT) at Meydan Racecourse March 30.
Dubai World Cup: Dale Romans - Little Mike
Trainer Dale Romans talks about Little Mike, who runs in the Dubai Duty Free on March 30. Watch Video
Dubai World Cup: Training 03/28/2013
Horses featured include Joy And Fun (orange #5), Great Attack (orange #6), Zazou (blue #4), Trinniberg (gold #2), Medicean Man (orange #11), Animal Kingdom (white #2), Little Mike (yellow #3), He's Had Enough, and more. Watch Video
Pat Cummings' March 30 Dubai World Cup Picks
Pat Cummings presents an analysis of racing March 30 at the Dubai World Cup Carnival at Meydan in the United Arab Emirates. Presented by AmWest Entertainment.
Dubai World Cup: Gary Stevens
Jockey Gary Stevens talks about being back at Dubai for the World Cup. He rides Dullahan in the World Cup and Little Mike in the Dubai Duty Free. Watch Video
Little Mike Back to Turf in Dubai Duty Free
Breeders' Cup Turf and Arlington Million winner looks to add another rich purse in the $5 million Dubai Duty Free Sponsored by Duty Free (UAE-I) March 30 at Meydan.
Dubai World Cup: Dale Romans
Dale Romans talks about Little Mike and Dullahan. Watch Video
Dubai Duty Free Interview - Carlo Vaccarezza
Press conference interview with Carlo Vaccarezza, owner of Little Mike who is a contender for the 2013 Dubai Duty Free. Courtesy of the Dubai Racing Club. watch video
Dullahan, Little Mike Sharp in Meydan Drills
With trainer Dale Romans watching from a perch at Meydan, both his multiple grade I winners Dullahan and Little Mike turned in strong works March 24 as they prepare for their races on the Dubai World Cup program March 30.
Animal Kingdom, Others Ready for Dubai Flight
Champions Animal Kingdom, Royal Delta, and Trinniberg lead an eight-horse American delegation set to fly to the United Arab Emirates, leaving Florida at approximately 9 p.m. on March 19.
Connections
| Trainer | Carlo Vaccarezza |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Elvis Trujillo |
| Owner | Priscilla Vaccarezza |
| Breeder | Carlo E Vaccarezza |
Pedigree
| Little Mike View Five-Cross Pedigree | Spanish Steps | Unbridled |
| Trolley Song | ||
| Hay Jude | Wavering Monarch | |
| Double Norm |
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