Melmich Victorious in Dominion Day
Stephen Chesney and Cory Hoffman's Melmich returned to the familiar Woodbine winner's circle July 1 in the $150,000 Dominion Day Stakes (Can-III).
Red Rifle
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Jockey Alan Garcia guides Red Rifle to victory in the $150,000 Dominion Day Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack.
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Red Rifle - Keeneland, October 23, 2015
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Red Rifle - Keeneland, October 23, 2015
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Red Rifle - Keeneland, October 17, 2015
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Red Rifle - Keeneland, October 17, 2015
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Red Rifle wins the 2015 Bowling Green.
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Red Rifle wins the 2015 Bowling Green.
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Red Rifle wins the 2015 Bowling Green.
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Red Rifle wins the 2015 Bowling Green.
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Red Rifle rolls to victory in the Bowling Green.
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Red Rifle wins the 2015 Dominion Day Stakes.
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Red Rifle wins the 2015 Dominion Day Stakes.
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Red Rifle wins the 2015 Dominion Day Stakes.
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Red Rifle wins the 2015 Dominion Day Stakes.
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Red Rifle comes home strong to win the Dominion Day Stakes at Woodbine.
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Red Rifle wins the 2014 Hawthorne Gold Cup.
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Red Rifle wins the 2014 Hawthorne Gold Cup.
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Red Rifle wins the 2014 Hawthorne Gold Cup.
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Red Rifle wins the 2014 Hawthorne Gold Cup.
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Red Rifle wins the 2014 Hawthorne Gold Cup.
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Red Rifle wins the 2014 Yankee Affair Stakes.
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Red Rifle wins the 2014 Yankee Affair Stakes.
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Red Rifle wins the 2014 Yankee Affair Stakes.
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Red Rifle wins the 2014 Yankee Affair Stakes.
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Red Rifle wins the 2014 Yankee Affair Stakes.
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Red Rifle Aims to Repeat in Dominion Day
After scoring a clear victory in his Woodbine debut in last year's Dominion Day Stakes (Can-III), Red Rifle will try to defend that title Friday, July 1 in the 1 1/4-mile main-track race.
Force the Pass Heads Fort Marcy
Grade I winner Force the Pass hooks up against multiple grade II winner Ironicus and multiple graded winner Red Rifle in nine-furlong grass race.
Trainer Pletcher: 'Couldn't Be More Pleased'
With one week go before the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Keeneland Race Course, trainer Todd Pletcher is confident in how his large contingent of hopefuls is coming into their respective races.
BC 2015: Todd Pletcher on his Oct. 23 Workers
Todd Pletcher discusses the October 23 works from his Breeders' Cup contenders including Sweet Whiskey, Red Rifle, Dame Dorothy, and Rachel's Valentina. Watch Video
Another Busy Morning for Pletcher
The morning of Oct. 17 was another busy one for Todd Pletcher, as the trainer with a barn full of Breeders' Cup World Championships hopefuls sent five of his trainees out for workouts at Keeneland.
Ramseys Bring 'Million' Duo to Turf Classic
Big Blue Kitten and Shining Copper finished on the board in the Arlington Million.
Red Rifle Must Hit Bull's-Eye in Sword Dancer
Bowling Green Handicap (gr. IIT) winner Red Rifle faces tougher targets in the Aug. 29 $1 million Sword Dancer Stakes (gr. IT) at Saratoga including Juddmonte Farms' interntional traveler Flintshire.
Red Rifle Blasts Through in Bowling Green
With four horses in a line across the course in the stretch, Red Rifle emerged from the two path and drew off to a clear victory in the $250,000 Bowling Green Handicap (gr. IIT) Saturday, Aug. 1 at Saratoga Race Course.
His Race to Win Seeking Repeat in Seagram Cup
Sam-Son Farm homebred His Race to Win will seek a repeat performance in the $150,000 Seagram Cup Stakes (Can-III) Aug. 2 at Woodbine.
Imagining Heads Tough Bowling Green at Spa
A tough cast of characters will fight it out in the $250,000 Bowling Green Handicap (gr. IIT), an 11-furlong race for older horses on the Saratoga Race Course inner turf Aug. 1.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 7/07/2015
Belmont Park, Woodbine, Monmouth, Prairie Meadows, Gulfstream, Finger Lakes and More. View Slideshow
Red Rifle Rallies to Dominion Day Victory
Red Rifle secured his first stakes victory of the 2015 season when he rallied on the outside to win the $150,000 Dominion Day Stakes (Can-III) Wednesday, July 1 at Woodbine.
Casse Aims for Third Consecutive Dominion Day
Saddling three of the seven expected starters, trainer Mark Casse will try to grab a third straight victory in the Dominion Day Stakes (Can-III) on Wednesday, July 1 at Woodbine.
Effinex Targets Brooklyn for Jerkens
Tri-Bone Stables' Effinex enters the marathon event having won his last two starts, including a game victory in the Excelsior Stakes (gr. III) at Aqueduct Racetrack on April 25.
Red Rifle May Fire in Belmont Gold Cup
Twin Creeks Racing Stables' Red Rifle, a front-running type, will carry the field a long way in the June 5 Belmont Gold Cup Invitational Stakes at two miles on the Widener Turf Course.
Effinex Wins Excelsior, Wicked Strong Third
Instead of 3-5 favorite Wicked Strong winning in his second start of the season, it was the 6-1 Effinex who made a sweeping move on the final turn and put away pacesetter Red Rifle to win the 1 1/4-mile test.
Wicked Strong Heads Excelsior Stakes
Wicked Strong, winner of last year's TwinSpires.com Wood Memorial (gr. I) and Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II), tries to get back on a winning track April 25 as he takes on seven opponents in the $200,000 Excelsior Stakes (gr. III).
Moreno Makes FG debut in New Orleans Handicap
Moreno is scheduled for his first start in the Pelican State Saturday, in the $400,000 New Orleans Handicap (gr. II) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Street Babe Upsets Mineshaft Handicap
Making just his third career start Feb. 21, and sent off at odds of 21-1, Anstu Stables' Street Babe upset the $125,000 Mineshaft Handicap (gr. III) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Nates Mineshaft Eyes Second Mineshaft Win
Nates Mineshaft did his sire proud when upsetting the 2012 Mineshaft Handicap (gr. III) as the longest shot on the board. On Feb. 21 he'll be a price again in this year's $125,000 renewal at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Red Rifle Continues Good Season for Geroux
Twin Creeks Racing Stable's Red Rifle delivered the latest in a line of satisfying stakes scores for jockey Florent Geroux Nov. 29, winning the $250,000 Hawthorne Gold Cup Handicap (gr. II).
Cary Street Leads 11 in Hawthorne Gold Cup
A field of 11 will gather for the $250,000 Hawthorne Gold Cup (gr. II) at Hawthorne Race Course Nov. 29, contesting the only graded stakes and open event of Hawthorne Race Course's fall stand.
Big Blue Kitten One to Beat in Red Smith
Ranked first among owners with $9.77 million in earnings this year, Ken and Sarah Ramsey can add to that total Nov. 15 when multiple grade I winner Big Blue Kitten goes to post in the $250,000 Red Smith Handicap (gr. IIIT).
No Denying Holiday Star in Sycamore Stakes
Following a pair of nose defeats in his most recent tries, there was no denying Holiday Star in the $100,000 Sycamore Stakes (gr. IIIT) as he wore down favored Red Rifle in the final yards on a soft Keeneland turf course.
Westchester: Palace Malice Preps for Met Mile
Just three opponents have signed on to face Palace Malice in the $150,000 Westchester Stakes (gr. III) May 11, when the 2013 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner returns to Belmont Park.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 3/4/2014
A big weekend of exciting finishes across the globe, from Hong Kong and Australia to North America. view slideshow
Red Rifle Sets Track Mark in Maxxam Gold Cup
Red Rifle delivered a track-record performance at Sam Houston Race Park in handily winning the $100,000 Maxxam Gold Cup for his first stakes triumph on the night of March 1.
Grade I Winner Joha to Return in Hill Prince
After a minor injury derailed sale plans, grade I winner Joha is scheduled to return to racing June 15 at Belmont Park in the $150,000 Hill Prince Stakes (gr. IIIT).
Connections
| Trainer | Todd A. Pletcher |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Javier Castellano |
| Owner | Twin Creeks Farm |
| Breeder | Twin Creeks Farm, Tom Clark & Nancy Clark |
Pedigree
| Red Rifle View Five-Cross Pedigree | Giant's Causeway | Storm Cat |
| Mariah's Storm | ||
| May Night | Gulch | |
| Riverjinsky |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2011 Hip 90 |
Yearling | Maverick Racing | Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent | $250,000 |
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