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Monzante at the 2009 Breeders' Cup.
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Monzante wins the Eddie Read.
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Monzante storms home to take the Eddie Read (gr. I) July 20 at Del Mar.
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| Trainer | Jackie W. Thacker |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Gerard Melancon |
| Owner | Jackie W. Thacker |
| Breeder | Juddmonte Farms Inc |
Pedigree
| Monzante View Five-Cross Pedigree | Maria's Mon | Wavering Monarch |
| Carlotta Maria | ||
| Danzante | Danzig | |
| Bold Captive |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TATJUL2007 Hip 462 |
Racing prospect | Jamie Lloyd & Gordian Troeller | Juddmonte Farms | $212,867 |
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The Good and the Bad of Monzante
- By Tom LaMarra
The death of Monzante can be a catalyst for change, but only if it's addressed in a rational, reasonable way. read blog
LA Plans No Further Action in Monzante Case
The Louisiana State Racing Commission has concluded that no further action is needed in the case involving the former grade I winner Monzante who broke down and was euthanized following a race at Evangeline Downs July 20.
Top Tweets: Reaction to Monzante's Death
Monzante, a grade I stakes winner competing for a $4,000 tag at Evangeline Downs in Louisiana. He was injured in the race, and upon the advice of the owner's veterinarian, was euthanized.
Trainer: Monzante Euthanized Due to Injuries
Jackie Thacker, the trainer that opted to euthanize grade I winner Monzante, said he made the call when it was apparent the gelding was suffering after a breakdown in a July 20 claiming race at Evangeline Downs.
Regulator Says Monzante Was 'Salvageable'
The executive director of the Louisiana State Racing Commission said state veterinarians who examined Monzante following his breakdown in a July 20 race at Evangeline Downs determined the gelding was salvageable.
Monzante's Death a Disgrace
- By Steve Haskin
Racing can provide wonderful stories, such as last week's tale of Omaha and Morton Porter, and then can come right back and kick you in the head. read blog
NTRA Issues Statement on Monzante's Death
In response to the recent death of grade I winner Monzante, NTRA president and CEO Alex Waldrop has reiterated the importance of racetracks to become accredited by the Safety and Integrity Alliance.
Tuscan Evening Stuck Outside in Kilroe Mile
Tuscan Evening, brilliant winner of eight of 12 starts since transferring to the United States last year, squares off against males for the first time in the $250,000 Frank E. Kilroe Mile (gr. IT) at Santa Anita Park March 6.
Cowboy Cal Looks to Bounce Back in Citation
Robert and Janice McNair's Cowboy Cal, runner-up here last fall in the Hollywood Derby (gr. I), will try to bounce back from a 10th-place finish in the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) in Hollywood Park's $300,000 Citation Handicap on Nov. 27.
Goodwood: Quality Foes Await Mine That Bird
Mine That Bird, stunning winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) this spring, has hooked a highly contentious field for his first try against older horses in Oak Tree's $350,000 Goodwood Stakes (gr. I) at Santa Anita Oct. 10.
Whatsthescript Adds Del Mar Mile Chapter
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Favored Whatsthescript got the fast pace he was looking for and unleashed an eye-catching move down the center of the stretch to capture the $328,000 Del Mar Mile Handicap (gr. IIT) by three-quarters of a length on the grass Aug. 24.
Is Daytona 'Old Self' for Del Mar Mile?
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
After wowing everyone from Southern California to Louisiana since last fall, the intermediate turf standout Daytona fell apart as the 7-10 favorite in the American Handicap at Hollywood Park. Dan Hendricks is eager to see what a seven-week break will do for his two-time grade I winning gelding in the $400,000 Del Mar Breeders' Cup Mile Handicap (gr. IIT) Aug. 24.
Monzante Catching His Stride
PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
Monzante, who has been showing the promise of taking a major victory for some time, got it done July 20 in the Eddie Read Handicap (gr. I).
Monzante Zooms to Eddie Read Triumph
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Monzante took the overland route in coming from last to catch favored Whatsthescript in the final strides, winning the $400,000 Eddie Read Handicap (gr. IT) in eye-catching style by a half-length on the Del Mar turf course July 20.
Lava Man Faces Six Rivals in Eddie Read
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Following his best effort since capturing the 2007 Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I), seven-time grade I winner Lava Man faces six well matched rivals in the $400,000 Eddie Read Handicap (gr. IT) on the Del Mar turf course July 20.
Tattersalls July Sale Starts Tuesday
- By Mark Popham
- News, Sales
Tattersalls' mixed July sale begins July 8 in Newmarket, England, and includes a number of attractive racing and breeding prospects in its 915-lot catalog.
Artiste Royal Holds on in Whittingham
Artiste Royal, who had only one win in 13 lifetime starts on U.S. soil, broke through with a gutsy effort in the $300,000 Charles Whittingham Memorial Handicap (gr. IT) June 7 at Hollywood Park, holding off a trio of horses in the final yards to score by a neck under David Flores.
Champs Elysees, Lava Man Top Whittingham
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Beaten by a nose as the 2-5 favorite in the Jim Murray Memorial Handicap (gr. IIT) one month ago, Champs Elysees tries to atone in the $300,000 Charles Whittingham Memorial Handicap (gr. IT) on the Hollywood Park turf course June 7.
Surf Cat Gets Up in Mervyn LeRoy
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Multiple grade II winner Surf Cat teamed with Alex Solis to win the $150,000 Mervyn LeRoy Handicap (gr. II) for the second time in the past three years April 26 at Hollywood Park.
Surf Cat Stretches Out for Mervyn LeRoy
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Surf Cat, winner of the 2006 Mervyn LeRoy Handicap (gr. II) for trainer Bruce Headley, will attempt to do it again on the stretch-out April 26 at Hollywood Park.
'Jazz's Solo Steals Strub in Style
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Monterey Jazz made the transition from graded turf winner to Cushion Track with aplomb, going gate to wire to sneak away with the $300,000 Strub (gr. II) at Santa Anita Feb. 2.
'Commander Won't Sneak By in Strub
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Chances are Air Commander, who won the San Fernando Stakes (gr. II) by a nose at odds of 52-1 three weeks ago, won't slip under the radar again in the $300,000 Strub Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 2 on the Santa Anita Cushion Track.
Tiago, Johnny Eves Vie in 'Fernando
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Tiago, a two-time grade I winner last year making his first start since a fifth-place finish in the Breeders' Cup Classic Powered by Dodge (gr. I), takes on Malibu (gr. I) victor Johnny Eves in the $200,000 San Fernando Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Jan. 12.
Irish-Bred Topjeu Tops Tattersalls' Second Session
Three-year-old Irish-bred Topjeu, by Montjeu, topped day two of Tattersalls' July Sale in Newmarket July 11 when selling for 160,000 guineas as a potential jumper to Newmarket agent Stephen Hillen.
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