Keeneland Juvenile Sale Grabs Center Stage
Following a weekend of grade I races for 3-year-olds in New York and California, the juvenile set takes center stage April 7 for Keeneland's April select sale of 2-year-olds in training.
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Palace Malice wins the New Orleans Handicap.
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Palace Malice wins the New Orleans Handicap.
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Palace Malice wins the 2014 Gulfstream Park Handicap.
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Palace Malice wins the 2014 Gulfstream Park Handicap.
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Palace Malice wins the 2014 Gulfstream Park Handicap.
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Palace Malice wins the 2014 Gulfstream Park Handicap.
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Palace Malice wins the 2014 Gulfstream Park Handicap.
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Palace Malice wins the 2014 Gulfstream Park Handicap.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Jim Dandy.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Jim Dandy.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Jim Dandy.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Jim Dandy.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Jim Dandy.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Jim Dandy.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Jim Dandy.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Jim Dandy.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Jim Dandy.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Jim Dandy.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Jim Dandy.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Jim Dandy.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Jim Dandy.
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Palace Malice wins the Belmont Stakes.
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Palace Malice wins the Belmont Stakes.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Belmont Stakes.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Belmont Stakes.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Belmont Stakes.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Belmont Stakes.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Belmont Stakes.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Belmont Stakes.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Belmont Stakes.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Belmont Stakes.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Belmont Stakes.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Belmont Stakes.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Belmont Stakes.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Belmont Stakes.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Belmont Stakes.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Belmont Stakes.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Belmont Stakes.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Belmont Stakes.
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Palace Malice wins the 2013 Belmont Stakes.
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Palace Malice - Belmont Park, June 6, 2013.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Palace Malice - Belmont Park, June 6, 2013.
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Palace Malice - Belmont Park, June 1, 2013.
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Palace Malice - Belmont Park, June 1, 2013.
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Palace Malice sets the pace in the 2013 Kentucky Derby.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Palace Malice - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
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Palace Malice - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
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Palace Malice - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Palace Malice - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
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Palace Malice - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
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Palace Malice - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
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Palace Malice - Churchill Downs, April 29, 2013.
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Palace Malice - Churchill Downs, April 29, 2013.
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Overanalyze (outside) and Palace Malice (inside) at Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby.
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Palace Malice, with Mike Smith, works towards the Kentucky Derby.
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Palace Malice - Churchill Downs, April 26, 2013.
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Palace Malice works at Churchill Downs 4/21/2013.
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Palace Malice is Curlin's first North American winner.
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Palace Malice is Curlin's first North American winner.
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| Trainer | Todd A. Pletcher |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Mike E. Smith |
| Owner | Dogwood Stable |
| Breeder | W. S. Farish |
Pedigree
| Palace Malice View Five-Cross Pedigree | Curlin | Smart Strike |
| Sherriff's Deputy | ||
| Palace Rumor | Royal Anthem | |
| Whisperifyoudare |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2011 Hip 1528 |
Yearling | Colin Brennan, agent | Lane's End, agent | $25,000 |
| KEEAPR2012 Hip 36 |
Two-year-old | Dogwood Stable | Niall Brennan Stables, agent | $200,000 |
Keeneland Sale Preview Day Set for April 3
Keeneland has set Thursday, April 3 for an under tack preview day for its April 2-year-olds in training sale.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 4/1/2014
Race highlights from Dubai, Gulfstream, Fair Grounds, Japan, Oaklawn Park, Santa Anita and more. view slideshow
Palace Malice Targets New Orleans Handicap
Classic winner Palace Malice will try to keep his fast start to the 2014 season going when he faces an accomplished field as the highweight in the New Orleans Handicap (gr. II) March 29 at Fair Grounds.
New Orleans Handicap Next for Palace Malice
Dogwood Stable's 2013 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Palace Malice will shoot for his second win of the season in the $400,000 New Orleans Handicap (gr. II) March 29 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 3/11/2014
Tampa Bay Downs, Santa Anita, Australia, Gulfstream Park, Delta Downs, Hong Kong and more. view slideshow
After the Wire: Santa Anita Handicap
Evan Hammonds recaps the historical Santa Anita Handicap, San Felipe Stakes, Gulfstream Park Handicap, and the Tampa Bay Derby. watch video
Featured Horse Profile: Palace Malice
2013 Belmont Stakes winner Palace Malice started 2014 with a win at Gulfstream. More
Palace Malice Returns a Winner in GP Handicap
Dogwood Stable's Palace Malice, on the shelf since an even sixth-place finish in the 2013 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), showed no signs of rust with a gritty victory in the $250,000 Gulfstream Park Handicap (gr. II) March 8.
Palace Malice's Wins to Benefit Research
Dogwood Stable has announced it will donate 1% of 2013 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Palace Malice's future graded stakes wins to the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation.
Palace Malice, Itsmyluckyday Head GP 'Cap
Palace Malice and Itsmyluckyday were among the best of the 3-year-old crop in 2013. On March 8, the two return for the first time in 2014 as part of an eight-horse field set to go in the $250,000 Gulfstream Park Handicap.
Q&A With Hall of Fame Jockey Mike Smith
"I try to ride the best I know how to ride," Smith said. "I love horses, I truly do. I like people to know that and I hope it shows in my riding, let's put it that way. I have to be the best I can possibly be."
Palace Malice to Gulfstream Park Handicap
Last year's Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Palace Malice will launch his 2014 campaign in the $250,000 Gulfstream Park Handicap (gr. II) March 8 at Gulfstream Park, according to Dogwood Stable president Cot Campbell.
Record Sixth Eclipse for Pletcher
Todd Pletcher's deep bench of top quality runners sometimes make it difficult to gauge his accomplishments when compared to those of other trainers. But in 2013, he was in a league of his own.
Will Take Charge Frontrunner for Eclipse
In a year when the 3-year-old male leaderboard kept changing by the month, it should come as no surprise that a horse like Will Take Charge, who excelled from August to November, be the frontrunner for the Eclipse Award.
Haskin: Palace Malice Returns Home a Hero
- By Steve Haskin
Dozens of Aikenites have come out to watch Palace Malice train and even just graze during his current winter stay. read blog
Palace Malice's Return Likely at Fair Grounds
Dogwood Stable's classic winner Palace Malice is in Aiken, S.C., to be prepared for a 2014 campaign that will likely start in the $400,000 New Orleans Handicap (gr. II) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Easy Morning for Late Arrivals for Classic
Janis Whitham's defending Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Fort Larned had an easy first morning Oct. 30 at Santa Anita Park, walking outside of Barn 99 with exercise rider Katie Merritt up.
Last Arrivals for Breeders' Cup 30
Two of the leading contenders for the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I)--defending champion Fort Larned and Palace Malice--along with champion Wise Dan were among the last horses to arrive for World Championships.
Game On Dude 8-5 in Wide Open Classic
Game On Dude, making his third start in the Classic, is the morning line favorite.
Palace Malice Puts in Final Half-Mile Blow
Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) contender Palace Malice breezed a half-mile over the training track Oct. 27, one of 15 horses that were put through their final drills in advance of next weekend's two-day racing extravaganza.
Big Three Trainers Dominate Classic Field
Bob Baffert, Todd Pletcher, and Bill Mott each will saddle two horses in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) Nov. 2 at Santa Anita Park, with Baffert sending out likely favorite Game On Dude.
WGOH: Intrigue Times Three - By Eric Mitchell
Tight race for 3-year-old champion male read blog
Complete Breeders' Cup Pre-Entries
The complete Breeders' Cup Entries for all 14 races. Download Now
Pletcher Works Breeders' Cup Trio at Belmont
Trainer Todd Pletcher sent out Palace Malice, Graydar, and Havana for their penultimate workouts Oct. 20 on the training track at Belmont Park prior to their scheduled Breeders' Cup starts.
Stories from Cot Campbell: Palace Malicitis
Cot Campbell tells of his incredible ride with Palace Malice (not over yet). read blog
Point of Entry Works for Breeders' Cup Turf
Five-time grade I winner Point of Entry delivered a solid move in company over the Belmont Park inner turf course on Oct. 13, going five furlongs in 1:01.24 to stay on track for a comeback in the Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. I).
Haskin: Random Breeders' Cup Thoughts
- By Steve Haskin
Steve offers some early thoughts on the Breeders' Cup. read blog
Haskin: Palace Malice Should be Admired
- By Steve Haskin
With Palace Malice it is all about admiration. read blog
Velazquez to Ride Palace Malice in BC Classic
Dogwood Stable's Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Palace Malice will make his final start of 2013 in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) and will have a new rider--Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez.
Gold Cup's Top Trio Likely for BC Classic
The first three finishers in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) are headed for a rematch in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park, their trainers indicated on the morning of Sept. 29.
He's Back! Ron the Greek Shakes Up Gold Cup
Ron the Greek picked a perfect time to snap out of a lengthy slump when he demolished the field in the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) in a 21-1 upset Sept. 28 at Belmont Park.
Jockey Club Gold Cup and The Awesome Again
TimeformUS Weekend Plays: The Jockey Club Gold Cup and The Awesome Again read blog
That Handicapping Show - Jockey Club Gold Cup
Tom LaMarra and Frank Angst handicap the loaded field of the Jockey Club Gold Cup. Will Flat Out win for a third time? watch video
Flat Out Tries For Three-Peat in Gold Cup
Seven-year-old faces Cross Traffic and star 3-year-olds Orb and Palace Malice in $1 million event at 1 1/4 miles Sept. 28 at Belmont Park.
Pletcher vs. Pletcher in JC Gold Cup
Todd Pletcher's mantle, assuming he has a mantle, is filled with so many Eclipse Awards it must look like a row of war horses lined up for battle. But there is always room for more.
Jockey Club Gold Cup Runners Tighten Screws
At Belmont, Todd Pletcher worked Cross Traffic and Palace Malice while Chad Brown breezed Last Gunfighter, and at Saratoga Kiaran McLaughlin sent Alpha through his final paces for the Sept. 28 event.
Lukas Mulls Gold Cup for Will Take Charge
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas is keeping the logical options open for Travers (gr. I) winner Will Take Charge, who could next go in the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) or the Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II).
Will Take Charge Nails Moreno in Travers
Willis Horton's Will Take Charge finally got the big one, and did so at the expense of the country's top 3-year-olds in the $1 million Travers Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 24 at Saratoga Race Course.
Verrazano Favored in Deep Travers Field
They've risen to the top of the 3-year-old division with definitive performances in some of the nation's biggest races. Now, North America's best sophomores--Orb, Verrazano, and Palice Malice--face off Aug. 24 at Saratoga.
Pletcher Stalwarts Shine in Saratoga Works
Trainer Todd Pletcher's dynamic duo of Palace Malice and Verrazano, leading contenders for the upcoming Travers Stakes (gr. I), took to the Saratoga Race Course main track Aug. 18 for their final workout before the race.
Palace Malice, Verrazano Breeze for Travers
Todd Pletcher, who could saddle the top two choices in the Travers Stakes, sent star 3-year-olds Palace Maliceand Verrazano out for easy half-mile breezes in :49,02 and :49.05, respectively, Aug. 11.
Palace Malice, Verrazano to Breeze Sunday
Trainer Todd Pletcher said top sophomores Palace Malice and Verrazano will breeze Aug. 10 at Saratoga. Also scheduled to breeze over the weekend is Moreno, third in the Jim Dandy for Eric Guillot.
Orb Extends Fair Hill Stay, Preps for Travers
Though Hall of Fame horseman Shug McGaughey originally planned to bring Phipps Stable and Stuart Janney III's Malibu Moon colt to the upstate New York racetrack Aug. 7, he could remain in Maryland until next week.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 7/30/2013
John Velazquez, Saratoga, Monmouth, Thistledown, Woodbine, Palace Malice, Verrazano, Arapahoe & more view slideshow
After the Wire - Haskell Invitational
Evan Hammonds recaps the efforts of Palace Malice and Verrazano from the weekend. watch video
Verrazano, Palace Malice Set for Travers
While trainer Todd Pletcher concedes it's not an ideal situation, he will point both Palace Malice and Verrazano to the $1 million Travers Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 24 at Saratoga Race Course.
Palace Malice Returns with Jim Dandy Score
Dogwood Stables' Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Palace Malice proved his class July 27 at Saratoga Race Course, powering to victory in the $600,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II).
That Handicapping Show - Jim Dandy Stakes
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak handicap the Jim Dandy Stakes this week. Can the up and coming Code West defeat the proven Palace Malice and Mylute? watch video
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