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Midnight Storm and jockey Rafael Bejarano, right, overpower Om (Gary Stevens), left, to win the Grade II, $200,000 Del Mar Mile, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar CA.
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Midnight Storm and jockey Rafael Bejarano, right, overpower Om (Gary Stevens), left, to win the Grade II, $200,000 Del Mar Mile, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar CA.
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Midnight Storm, with jockey Rafael Bejarano and second from left, wins the $250,000 Eddie Read Stakes (gr. II) Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar CA.
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Midnight Storm, with jockey Rafael Bejarano and second from left, wins the $250,000 Eddie Read Stakes (gr. II) Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar CA.
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Midnight Storm, with jockey Rafael Bejarano, wins the $250,000 Eddie Read Stakes (gr. II) Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar CA.
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Midnight Storm, with jockey Rafael Bejarano wins the $250,000 Eddie Read Stakes (gr. II) Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar CA.
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Midnight Storm, with jockey Rafael Bejarano and second from left, outleg Ashleyluvssugar, with Gary Stevens and far left, and Si Sage, with Victor Espinoza and right, to win the $250,000 Eddie Read Stakes (gr. II) Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar CA.
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Midnight Storm and jockey Rafael Bejarano are guided into the winner's circle after their victory in the Grade I, Shoemaker Mile, Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
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Midnight Storm and jockey Rafael Bejarano win the Grade I, Shoemaker Mile, Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Santa Anita.
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Midnight Storm and jockey Rafael Bejarano, right, outleg Tourist (Jose Lezcano), left, to win the Grade I, Shoemaker Mile, Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
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Midnight Storm and jockey Rafael Bejarano, right, outleg Tourist (Jose Lezcano), left, to win the Grade I, Shoemaker Mile, Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
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Midnight Storm and jockey Rafael Bejarano, right, outleg Tourist (Jose Lezcano), left, to win the Grade I, Shoemaker Mile, Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
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Midnight Storm and jockey Rafael Bejarano, right, outleg Tourist (Jose Lezcano), left, to win the Grade I, Shoemaker Mile, Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
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Midnight Storm and jockey Rafael Bejarano win the Grade I, Shoemaker Mile, Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
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Midnight Storm and jockey Rafael Bejarano, right, outleg Tourist (Jose Lezcano), left, to win the Grade I, Shoemaker Mile, Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA. © BENOIT PHOTO
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Midnight Storm and jockey Rafael Bejarano are guided into the winner's circle after their victory in the Grade I, Shoemaker Mile, Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA. © BENOIT PHOTO
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Midnight Storm wins the 2015 Seabiscuit Handicap.
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Midnight Storm wins the 2015 Seabiscuit Handicap.
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Midnight Storm wins the 2015 Seabiscuit Handicap.
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Midnight Storm wins the 2015 Seabiscuit Handicap.
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Midnight Storm wins the 2015 Seabiscuit Handicap.
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Midnight Storm wins the 2015 Seabiscuit Handicap.
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Midnight Storm wins the 2015 Seabiscuit Handicap.
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Midnight Storm wins the 2015 Seabiscuit Handicap.
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Midnight Storm wins the 2015 Seabiscuit Handicap.
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Midnight Storm wins the Del Mar Derby.
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Midnight Storm wins the Del Mar Derby.
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Midnight Storm wins the Del Mar Derby.
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Midnight Storm wins the Del Mar Derby.
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Midnight Storm wins the Del Mar Derby.
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Midnight Storm wins the Del Mar Derby.
A Veneri Racing and Little Red Feather Racing's Midnight Storm put in a repeat performance on the Southern California grass Aug. 21 to win the $200,000 Del Mar Mile Handicap (gr. IIT) in front-running fashion.
Midnight Storm has been rolling of late, with back-to-back scores in the Shoemaker Mile (gr. IT) and Eddie Read (gr. IIT), but could face a challenge for his ideal spot at the front of the pack July 21 in the $200,000 Del Mar Mile (gr. IIT).
There's something about the Del Mar turf course that brings out the best in A Venneri Racing and Little Red Feather Racing's Midnight Storm.
David Bienstock and Chuck Winner's Flamboyant just started to hit his stride early in 2016, when he shipped overseas for the Dubai Turf (UAE-I) in March.
Midnight Storm lost the $400,000 Shoemaker Mile (gr. IT) last year by a half-length, but this time he would not be denied.
Heart to Heart could find his way back to the winner's circle for his first grade I victory in the $400,000 Shoemaker Mile (gr. IT) June 4 at Santa Anita Park, a Breeders' Cup Challenge "Win and You're In" race for the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT).
Bolo will put his undefeated record over the Santa Anita Park lawn on the line March 12 in the $400,000 Frank E. Kilroe Mile (gr. IT), with grade II winners Om and Midnight Storm in to challenge.
After less-than-ideal runs in his last three graded stakes tries, Midnight Storm returned to form in standout fashion Nov. 27 at Del Mar, but he also showed a slightly different dimension.
Peter Redekop's Alert Bay will head down to Southern California from his Golden Gate Fields home base to seek his fourth straight victory Nov. 27 in the $250,000 Seabiscuit Handicap (gr. IIT) at Del Mar.
With two of just four turf workers Oct. 25 at Santa Anita Park, trainer Phil D'Amato was intentionally easy on his expected Breeders' Cup runners.
Trainer Richard Mandella said he'd try two-time champion Beholder against males in the TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I), as long as she showed she was ready three weeks after her romp in the Clement L. Hirsch (gr. I).
In a deep Pacific Classic at Del Mar, an East Coast shipper and a turf-to-dirt longshot have our attention. read blog
Heading back to Del Mar proved a winning move for Sam Britt and Michael House's Gabriel Charles, who closed to win the $400,500 Eddie Read Stakes (gr. IT) by 3 3/4 lengths July 18 at the seaside racetrack.
After a brief detour to dirt for a run in the Gold Cup (gr. I) June 27 at Santa Anita Park, Finnegans Wake will return to his comfort zone on the Southern California turf for the $400,000 Eddie Read Stakes (gr. IT) July 18.
Hronis Racing's Talco earned his sought-after grade I win in the $400,000 Shoemaker Mile (gr. IT) June 13 at Santa Anita Park, upsetting even-money favorite Midnight Storm to take the turf test at odds of 13-1.
Just months after Bal a Bali beat a case of laminitis, the Brazilian Triple Crown winner's connections will continue to ask him for more in the $400,000 Shoemaker Mile (gr. IT) June 13 at Santa Anita Park.
Midnight Storm was able to parcel his speed effectively while on an easy lead in the $300,000 Del Mar Derby (gr. IIT) and glided through the stretch in command to post a 17-1 surprise Aug. 31 over the turf.
Enterprising will attempt to become the fourth horse in Del Mar history to sweep the 3-year-old grass series for males when he tackles seven opponents in the $300,000 Del Mar Derby (gr. IIT) Aug. 31.
| Trainer | Philip D'Amato |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Tyler Baze |
| Owner | Dye, Marjorie Post, A Venneri Racing, Inc. and Little Red Feather Racing |
| Breeder | Alex Venneri & Marjorie Post Dye |
| Midnight Storm View Five-Cross Pedigree | Pioneerof the Nile | Empire Maker |
| Star of Goshen | ||
| My Tina | Bertrando | |
| Ask Directions |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2012 Hip 1878 |
Yearling | Vinery Sales, agent | ($38,000) |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
| Tepin |
| Beholder |
| Songbird |
| Nyquist |
| Arrogate |
| Exaggerator |
| Dacita (CHI) |
| Steip Amach (IRE) |
| Rainha Da Bateria |
| Frosted |
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