Arrogate Doing Well After Classic Victory
Breeder's Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Arrogate came out of the race in good condition, trainer Bob Baffert said Nov. 6, the morning after the climactic end to the World Championships.
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Melatonin with Joe Talamo worked 4 furlongs in 47.80 (11/40) at Santa Anita on November 2, 2016.
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Melatonin with Joe Talamo working 4 furlongs in 47.80 (11/40) on the track at Santa Anita on November 2, 2016.
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Melatonin with Joe Talamo at Santa Anita on November 2, 2016.
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Melatonin with Joe Talamo at Santa Anita on November 2, 2016.
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Melatonin breezes at Santa Anita Nov. 2, 2016 in preparation for his appearance in the Breeders' Cup in Arcadia, California.
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Melatonin goes out for a breeze at Santa Anita Nov. 2, 2016 in preparation for his appearance in the Breeders' Cup in Arcadia, California.
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Melatonin with Joe Talamo Morning scenes at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Nov. 2, 2016, in Arcadia, CA.
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Melatonin Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Oct. 30, 2016, in Arcadia, CA.
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Melatonin Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Oct. 30, 2016, in Arcadia, CA.
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Melatonin - Santa Anita, October 15, 2016
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Melatonin - Santa Anita, October 9, 2016
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Melatonin works 4 furlongs in :48.40 on Sept. 12, 2016
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Tarabilla Farms' Melatonin and jockey Joseph Talamo win the Gold Cup at Santa Anita, Saturday, June 25, 2016.
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Tarabilla Farms' Melatonin and jockey Joseph Talamo win the Gold Cup at Santa Anita, Saturday, June 25, 2016.
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Tarabilla Farms' Melatonin and jockey Joseph Talamo win the Gold Cup at Santa Anita, Saturday, June 25, 2016.
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Tarabilla Farms' Melatonin and jockey Joseph Talamo win the Gold Cup at Santa Anita, Saturday, June 25, 2016.
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Tarabilla Farms' Melatonin and jockey Joseph Talamo win the Gold Cup at Santa Anita, Saturday, June 25, 2016.
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Tarabilla Farms' Melatonin and jockey Joseph Talamo win the Gold Cup at Santa Anita, Saturday, June 25, 2016.
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Tarabilla Farms' Melatonin and jockey Joseph Talamo win the Gold Cup at Santa Anita, Saturday, June 25, 2016.
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Tarabilla Farms' Melatonin and jockey Joseph Talamo win the Gold Cup at Santa Anita, Saturday, June 25, 2016.
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Melatonin arrives as Oaklawn Park April 13.
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Melatonin arrives as Oaklawn Park April 13.
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Melatonin wins the 2016 Santa Anita Handicap.
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Melatonin wins the 2016 Santa Anita Handicap.
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Melatonin wins the 2016 Santa Anita Handicap.
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Melatonin wins the 2016 Santa Anita Handicap.
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Melatonin and Joe Talamo upset the Santa Anita Handicap.
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Jockey Joe Talamo is ecstatic after guiding Melatonin to victory in the grade I Santa Anita Handicap
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Arrogate Upsets 'Chrome' in BC Classic
Arrogate came roaring down the Santa Anita Park stretch to catch champion California Chrome in the final strides.
Hofmans Has Melatonin Sitting on Go
Tarabilla Farms' Breeders' Cup Clasic (gr. I) contender Melatonin got out on the Santa Anita Park main track Nov. 2 around 7:45 a.m. and stretched his legs, moving smoothly through a four-furlong work in :47 4/5 with a gallop out in 1:01 2/5.
Breeders' Cup News Update for November 2
Claire Novak recaps the news of the day including Melatonin's work and track appearances by Flintshire, Lady Eli, Miss Temple City, Songbird, and California Chrome.
Nine BC Entries Watershed Moment for Denali
Craig and Holly Bandoroff always hope to see a few of their Denali Stud sales graduates make it to the top level of competition at the Breeders' Cup, but having nine entered this year was more than they ever expected.
Songbird Logs Final Breeze for Distaff
With the potential of rain looming in Southern California, several Breeders' Cup horses got an early start Oct. 27 at Santa Anita Park, headlined by Fox Hill Farms' undefeated Songbird.
Hoppertunity, Melatonin Breeze for Classic
Grade I winners Hoppertunity and Melatonin, among others, turned in works at Santa Anita Park Oct. 22 ahead of the Breeders' Cup.
Melatonin Could Get Time Off After Gold Cup
Tarabilla Farms' Melatonin, now three-for-three at Santa Anita Park in 2016 after his second grade I win of the year June 25 in the Gold Cup, came out of the 1 1/4-mile race in good order, according to trainer David Hofmans June 26.
Melatonin Game in Gold Cup Victory
Tarabilla Farms' Melatonin clinched his second grade I of the year June 25 in the $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa Anita.
That Handicapping Show: The Gold Cup
Claire Novak, Ellis Starr, and Tom LaMarra preview the Gold Cup at Santa Anita (gr. I), featuring Melatonin, Hoppertunity, Second Summer, Hard Aces, and Imperative. Sponsored by Equibase.
Melatonin, Hoppertunity Face Off in Gold Cup
If the 1 1/4 miles truly is his sweet spot, Melatonin should be primed for another big run in the $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa Anita (gr. I) June 25, a "Win and You're In" event for the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).
Nyquist Top 3YO in Final Pre-Derby NTRA Poll
Nyquist tops poll of experts in the 3-year-old poll, while California Chrome tops overall poll.
Effinex Returns to Winning Ways in Oaklawn 'Cap
Effinex, who may have been the top handicap horse in the country at the end of last season, secured another big win April 16 with a one-length score in the $750,000 Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II) at Oaklawn Park.
Effinex Headlines Oaklawn Handicap Field
Effinex was made the Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II) favorite against a field that also includes Razorback Handicap (gr. III) winner Upstart and several other stakes winners.
Charles Town Classic Attracts 56 Nominees
In keeping with tradition, California-based horses again populate the list of nominees for the $1.25 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II), which this year will be run April 23.
Danzing Candy Blazes Through Workout
Danzing Candy, in the first timed workout since his breakout score in the March 12 San Felipe Stakes (gr. II), went five furlongs in :58 3/5 March 26 at Santa Anita Park.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 03/15/2016
Tampa Bay Downs, Santa Anita, Australia, Gulfstream, Laurel Park, Turfway and More. View Slideshow
Melatonin 16-1 Stunner in Big 'Cap
Tarabilla Farms' Melatonin provided a 16-1 shocker in the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), taking the field of nine gate-to-wire to score by 4 1/4 lengths March 12.
Effinex, General a Rod Ship in for Big 'Cap
With the likes of California Chrome and Hoppertunity heading overseas for the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 12 appears primed for East Coast invaders looking to take advantage.
Jimmy Bouncer, Midnight Storm Meet in Eddie D
A field of 11 turf sprinters will compete in the Oct. 3 Eddie D Stakes (gr. IIIT) coming down the Santa Anita Park hillside turf course at about 6 1/2 furlongs.
Connections
| Trainer | David E. Hofmans |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Joseph Talamo |
| Owner | Tarabilla Farms, Inc. |
| Breeder | S. D Brilie LP |
Pedigree
| Melatonin View Five-Cross Pedigree | Kodiak Kowboy | Posse |
| Kokadrie | ||
| Yanquee Reign | Yankee Victor | |
| Quarteira |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2012 Hip 2825 |
Yearling | Mersad Metanovic Bloodstock | Denali Stud, agent | $20,000 |
| BARJAN2013 Hip 239 |
Two-year-old | McCarthy Bloodstock, agent | ($15,000) |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
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