Medal Count in Haskell Tuneup at Churchill
Closing in on the 47th running of the William Hill Haskell Invitational (gr. I), Medal Count put in another solid breeze at Churchill Downs July 19.
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Medal Count - Monmouth Park, July 24, 2014.
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Medal Count at the Belmont Stakes.
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Medal Count at the Belmont Stakes.
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Medal Count jogs at Belmont Park on June 6, 2014
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Medal Count jogs at Belmont Park on June 6, 2014
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Medal Count - Belmont Park, June 6, 2014.
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Medal Count - Belmont Park, June 6, 2014.
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Medal Count - Churchill Downs, May 01, 2014
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Medal Count - Churchill Downs, April 23, 2014.
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Medal Count - Churchill Downs, April 29, 2014.
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Medal Count - Churchill Downs, April 26, 2014
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Medal Count wins the 2014 Transylvania.
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Medal Count wins the 2014 Transylvania.
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Medal Count wins the 2014 Transylvania.
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Medal Count wins the 2014 Transylvania.
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Medal Count wins the 2014 Transylvania.
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Medal Count wins the 2014 Transylvania.
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Medal Count wins the 2014 Transylvania.
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Medal Count wins the 2014 Transylvania.
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Medal Count wins the 2014 Transylvania.
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Medal Count wins the 2014 Transylvania.
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Medal Count - Breeders Cup, Santa Anita 2013
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Medal Count - Breeders Cup, Santa Anital 2013
Photo: Anne M. EberhardtConnections
| Trainer | Dale L. Romans |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Robby Albarado |
| Owner | Spendthrift Farm LLC |
| Breeder | Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC |
Pedigree
| Medal Count View Five-Cross Pedigree | Dynaformer | Roberto |
| Andover Way | ||
| Brisquette | Unbridled's Song | |
| Pirate's Glow |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2012 Hip 61 |
Yearling | Spendthrift Farm | Three Chimneys Sales, agent for Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings | $360,000 |
The Influence of His Majesty
The common link between this year's Belmont Stakes winner Tonalist and third-place finisher Medal Count is His Majesty.
2014 Belmont Stakes Race Sequence
Relive Tonalist's victory in the 2014 Belmont Stakes. See where your favorite horse was at seven points of the race with our interactive slideshow. view slideshow
Slideshow: Belmont Stakes 146
View the dramatic images during the unfolding of the 2014 Belmont Stakes. view slideshow
Tonalist Denies 'Chrome' Crown in Belmont
Robert Evan's Tonalist rallied late to edge Commissioner to win the June 7 Belmont Stakes (gr. I). California Chrome, bidding for the Triple Crown, finished in a dead-heat with Wicked Strong for fourth behind Medal Count.
Slideshow: 2014 Belmont Stakes Week
Images from the weeks leading up to the Belmont Stakes. View Slideshow
Dale Romans: No Apologies if Medal Count Wins
Trainer Dale Romans, on Medal Count's Belmont bid in the 2014 Belmont Stakes. Watch Video
Haskin: A Chrome Kinda Morning
Everything seemed to sparkle and shine Friday morning. read blog
Spendthrift Counts on 'Medal' for Belmont
Son of Dynaformer may be pointed to turf by his connections in the future, but a big run in the Belmont Stakes June 7 guarantees Medal Count will be given every opportunity to excel on dirt for the remainder of this season.
Belmont Stakes News Update for June 6, 2014
Claire Novak updates on the news of the day, including new arrivals Medal Count and General a Rod on the track, and California Chrome schools in the paddock. Claire is joined by special guest, Kent Taylor of WAVE TV. watch video
Live Chat - Friday, June 6 at NOON EST
The transcript for the June 6 Live Chat is now available.
That Handicapping Show: The Belmont Stakes
Claire Novak and special guest Peter Rotondo handicap the Belmont Stakes. Peter has had success at picking winners in the Belmont and shares stories while providing insight on this year's running. Watch Video
Belmont Stakes Contenders: A Quick Guide
Meet the Belmont Stakes Contenders. Use this quick and informative guide for a look at the field for the June 7 Belmont Stakes (gr. I). It is compiled in post position order by Ron Mitchell, with analysis by Evan Hammonds.
Haskin: Medal Count 'Live' Longshot
As much as his human opponents would love to see a Triple Crown, they still must go out and try their darndest to spoil the party. read blog
California Chrome Doing Well After Breeze
Triple Crown hopeful California Chrome walked the shedrow the morning of June 1 after logging his final breeze before the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) a day earlier in front of a crowd of adoring spectators at Belmont Park.
Medal Count Works Briskly at Churchill Downs
Medal Count and General a Rod are ready for a start in the upcoming Belmont Stakes (gr. I) after working at Churchill Downs May 31.
California Chrome on Schedule at Belmont Park
Triple Crown hopeful California Chrome May 28 picked back up where he left off the previous day, showing the same eagerness he displayed when galloping his customary two-mile circuit.
Medal Count Pointed Toward Belmont Stakes
Owner Spendthrift Farm said May 27 that Medal Count, a troubled eighth in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), is being pointed to the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park June 7.
Samraat, Others Exit Derby in Good Shape
Trainer Rick Violette said he was delighted with the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) fifth-place performance put in by his colt Samraat, but was unsure of the colt's next start.
Medal Count Popular in Casual Media Poll
An unofficial poll of media members covering the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) at Churchill Downs put Spendthrift Farm's Medal Count at the top of the selections list May 3.
Kentucky Derby Preview: Bring it Home, Chrome
'We need heroes right now, and I'm hoping he's one of them.' -- Art Sherman, trainer of 5-2 Kentucky Derby (gr. I) favorite California Chrome.
Kentucky Derby 140 Selections
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the 140th Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I). read blog
That Handicapping Show: Kentucky Derby
Claire Novak and Frank Angst are at Churchill Downs to handicap the Kentucky Derby (gr. I). watch video
Haskin's Derby Report: Quick on the Draw
Thoughts from Steve Haskin on the post position draw and the morning activities. read blog
Medal Count, Dance With Fate Prepare for Dirt
Two of the 3-year-olds that have looked best in the mornings working toward a start in the Kentucky Derby, Dance With Fate and Medal Count, have the biggest question marks in terms of dirt form.
For Derby Trainers, Memories Still Run Strong
They saw the potential of their futures played out in furious rallies, wire-to-wire rumbles, by the widest of margins and the slimmest of victories. Weeks like this bring back those memories.
Kentucky Derby News Update for April 30, 2014
Claire Novak reports the news of the day, including gallops from California Chrome and Samraat, Medal Count, the official entries for the Kentucky Derby, and comments from Ron Turcotte. Watch Video
Haskin's Derby Report: Morning at The Downs
Steve Haskin shares photos from Wednesday morning at Churchill Downs. read blog
Trainers Share the Stage at KTA/KTOBA Dinner
Four days before the Saturday race, most of the trainers with horses in the classic shared a stage and a laugh or two at the annual Kentucky Derby Trainers Dinner.
WGOH: Hoping to Turn Medal into Roses
Spendthrift's Medal Count is Derby-ready read blog
Ky Derby: Dale Romans on Medal Count
Trainer Dale Romans talks about why Medal Count is the best horse he's brought to the Kentucky Derby. watch video
Haskin Derby Report: Let the Works Begin
- By Steve Haskin
From Kentucky to New York to California to Maryland, there were Kentucky Derby works galore the past two days. read blog
Romans: Medal Count His Best Derby Horse Yet
Trainer Dale Romans expresses confidence in the son of Dynaformer who worked a smooth five furlongs in 1:00 1/5 April 26 at Churchill Downs. He galloped out six furlongs in 1:13.
Busy Saturday for Derby, Oaks Horses
It was a beautiful Saturday morning at Churchill Downs April 26 as a handful of hopefuls for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) went to the track.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 4/21/2014
With a few horses moving off the Kentucky Derby contenders list, Steve adjusts his. read blog
Blue Grass Runner-Up Medal Count Derby Bound
Medal Count, runner-up in the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes April 12, will make his next start in the Kentucky Derby May 3 at Churchill Downs, trainer Dale Romans confirmed April 1.
Dance With Fate Provides Blue Grass Twist
In the final Polytrack edition of the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I), a California shipper who has shown extremely good form over synthetic surfaces found his way home.
Bobby's Kitten Favored in Blue Grass Stakes
The $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) drew an overflow field for its 90th renewal to be run April 12 at Keeneland, with Ken and Sarah Ramsey's homebred Bobby's Kitten favored at 3-1 from post 5.
Medal Count Brave in Transylvania
Trainer Dale Romans has liked Medal Count from early on, and Spendthrift Farm's Dynaformer colt rewarded his faith April 4 in the $100,000 Transylvania Stakes on opening day of the Keeneland spring meet.
Spring Meet is Chance for New Beginnings
- By Claire Novak
"Enchanting Lisa, I'm excited to get back to the races," trainer Charlie LoPresti said, running down a list of siblings to Horse of the Year Wise Dan who are expected to start at Keeneland's spring meeting. read blog
Storming Inti Looms in Transylvania
Three-time stakes winner Storming Inti and 2013 Generous (gr. IIIT) victor Global View are the most accomplished horses in a full field of 12 that were entered in the Transylvania Stakes (gr. IIIT) April 4.
Cairo Prince Leads Florida Derby Worktab
Cairo Prince, likely favorite for the March 29 Florida Derby (gr. I), worked at Palm Meadows March 15 while fellow Florida Derby contenders Wildcat Red and General a Rod prepped at Gulfstream.
Medal Count Considered for Fountain of Youth
Trainer Dale Romans said he is leaning toward running Medal Count in the $400,000 Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) at Gulfstream Park Feb. 22.
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