Ron the Greek Sails in First Saudi Start
Multiple grade I winner Ron the Greek, racing in Saudi Arabia under the name Wattani, continued his success with a powerful victory Feb. 15 at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh.
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Ron the Greek - 2013 Breeders' Cup, October 29, 2013.
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Ron the Greek - Belmont Park Work, October 26, 2013.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2013 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2013 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2013 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2013 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2013 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2013 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2013 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2013 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2013 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2013 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2013 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2013 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2013 Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2013 Florida Sunshine Millions Classic.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2013 Florida Sunshine Millions Classic.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2013 Florida Sunshine Millions Classic.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2013 Florida Sunshine Millions Classic.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2013 Florida Sunshine Millions Classic.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2013 Florida Sunshine Millions Classic.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2013 Florida Sunshine Millions Classic.
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Ron the Greek wins the Stephen Foster Handicap.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2012 Stephen Foster.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2012 Santa Anita Handicap.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2012 Santa Anita Handicap.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2012 Santa Anita Handicap.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2012 Santa Anita Handicap.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2012 Santa Anita Handicap.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2012 Santa Anita Handicap.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2012 Santa Anita Handicap.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2012 Santa Anita Handicap.
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Ron the Greek wins the 2011 Queens County.
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Ron The Greek wins the 2010 LeComte.
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| Trainer | William I. Mott |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Jose Lezcano |
| Owner | Brous Stable, Wachtel Stable, Hammer, Jack T. and Barber, Gary |
| Breeder | Jack T. Hammer |
Pedigree
| Ron the Greek View Five-Cross Pedigree | Full Mandate | A.P. Indy |
| Clear Mandate | ||
| Flambe' | Fortunate Prospect | |
| Flambeau |
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Ron the Greek Sold to Overseas Interests
Multiple grade I winner Ron the Greek, who blew away the field by 6 3/4 lengths in the Jockey Club Gold Cup Invitational Stakes (gr. I) in his most recent start, has been sold to an undisclosed buyer overseas.
Ron the Greek Out of Breeders' Cup Classic
Ron the Greek has developed a quarter crack in his right front hoof and will miss the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) Nov. 2 at Santa Anita Park.
Breeders' Cup News Minute: 10/31/2013
Today's news minute is not for the faint of heart for Halloween as Lenny Shulman briefs us on Ron the Greek, hot horses of the day, weather, and much more! watch video
BC: Bill Mott on Ron the Greek's Injury
Trainer Bill Mott discusses Ron the Greek's injury and his scratch from the Breeders' Cup Classic. watch video
Haskin: Billy's 'Ol Boys Back Again
Bill Mott returns to the Breeders' Cup Classic with 6-year-old Ron the Greek and 7-year-old Flat Out. read blog
Game On Dude 8-5 in Wide Open Classic
Game On Dude, making his third start in the Classic, is the morning line favorite.
Breeders' Cup News Minute: 10/28/2013
Steve talks about the horses who have worked today, including Game On Dude, Paynter, and Flashback. We learn news of Graydar being out of the Dirt Mile and when international horses are arriving at the track. watch video
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.
Royal Delta Heads Mott's BC Works at Belmont
Led by champion Royal Delta and Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) contender Ron the Greek, horses conditioned by Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott got in their Belmont Park works Oct. 19 in advance of the Nov. 1-2 Breeders' Cup.
Haskin: The Battle Within the Battle
- By Steve Haskin
Steve shares his thoughts on the battle for Horse of the Year. read blog
Royal Delta Sparkles in Belmont Park Breeze
Two-time champion Royal Delta sizzled four furlongs in :46.50 before the maintenance break at Belmont Park Oct 12 as she prepped for an attempt at her third straight Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I).
Haskin: Random Breeders' Cup Thoughts
- By Steve Haskin
Steve offers some early thoughts on the Breeders' Cup. read blog
And They're Off: Oktoberfest Edition
Lenny and Steve discuss Princess of Sylmar, Ron the Greek, Mucho Macho Man, and the Breeders' Cup Classic, and more. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. Watch Video
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 9/30/2013
Unique photos from Super Saturday and international races from the weekend! view slideshow
After the Wire - Super Saturday Races 2013
Evan Hammonds reviews the plethora of big races from the weekend. Ron the Greek, Beholder, Princess of Sylmar, Mucho Macho Man and many more! watch video
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.
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.
Mott to Play Strong Super Saturday Hand
As so often is the case as summer turns to fall, Racing Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott has a stable of Thoroughbreds moving in the right direction.
That Handicapping Show: The Woodward Stakes
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak preview the Woodward Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga. Watch Video
Successful Dan, Paynter Head Strong Woodward
Successful Dan and Paynter, two horses who have overcome great physical difficulties to continue their racing careers, head a strong edition of the $750,000 Woodward Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 31.
Flat Out, Fort Larned in Woodward Works
Two contenders for the $750,000 Woodward Stakes (gr. I), Flat Out and Fort Larned, went through their final paces in preparation for the 1 1/8-mile race at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 31.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays
TimeformUS plays for Saratoga and Del Mar Graded Stakes Races. read blog
That Handicapping Show - Whitney Invitational
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak handicap the Whitney and the West Virginia Derby this week. How will the races be run with Fort Larned, Ron the Greek, Departing, and other big talent present? watch video
Wilkes: Fort Larned Deserved Eclipse Award
Trainer Ian Wilkes hopes to use the Whitney as a springboard to a championship for last year's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Fort Larned.
Whitney Next for Foster Winner Fort Larned
Dominating Stephen Foster Handicap Presented by Abu Dhabi (gr. I) winner Fort Larned will be pointed to the Whitney Invitational Handicap (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course, trainer Ian Wilkes said on the morning of June 16.
Fort Larned Rolls to Easy Stephen Foster Win
Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Fort Larned put his early season problems behind him June 15 as he scored a front-running victory in the $536,300 Stephen Foster Handicap at Churchill Downs.
THS: Stephen Foster Handicap
- By Tom LaMarra
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak handicap the Stephen Foster Handicap at Churchill Downs. Can Ron the Greek win again? watch video
Successful Dan Seeks Grade I in Foster
Earners of a combined $9.5 million will line up including defending winner Ron the Greek, Breeders' Cup Classic victor Fort Larned, impressive Alysheba Stakes winner Take Charge Indy, and Ben Ali victor Successful Dan.
Fort Larned in Final Stephen Foster Breeze
In his final serious preparation for the June 15 Stephen Foster Handicap Presented by Abu Dhabi (gr. I), Fort Larned breezed five furlongs in 1:01 2/5 over Churchill Downs' muddy main track June 10.
Successful Dan Gets 121 for Stephen Foster
Four contenders for the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap Presented by Abu Dhabi (gr. I), including top-weighted Successful Dan, worked June 8 for the upcoming 1 1/8-mile race at Churchill Downs.
Charles Town Amends Classic Time
The Charles Town board of stewards, track officials, and Equibase have amended the official time for the April 20 Charles Town Classic (gr. II), won by Game on Dude.
$1M Payday for Game On Dude in CT Classic
Game On Dude earned $1 million the evening of April 20, but he had to work hard for it in the $1.5 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II) at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.
Game On Dude, Ron the Greek in CT Classic
Game On Dude and Ron the Greek, two of the top older horses in training, are among the seven horses entered in the $1.5 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II) April 20.
Game On Dude Arrives at Charles Town
Game On Dude arrived at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races April 16 in anticipation of a start in the $1.5 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II) April 20 at the West Virginia track.
Game On Dude Among 52 CT Classic Nominees
Game On Dude, second in the Charles Town Classic (gr. II) in 2011, is among the 52 nominees for and an expected entrant in this year's $1.5 million race at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races April 20.
Stallion Full Mandate to Saudi Arabia
Full Mandate, sire of multiple grade I winner Ron the Greek, has been sold to stand in Saudi Arabia.
Game On Dude Doubles Fun With Big 'Cap Romp
Game On Dude erased any doubts about his ability to get 1 1/4 miles and proved once more that he's the king of Santa Anita Park with a breathtaking front-running score in the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 2.
Unlocking Winners: Value in the Big 'Cap
- By Pete Denk
A pair of improving 4-year-olds worth a look in the Santa Anita Handicap. read blog
THS: Gotham Stakes
Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk handicap the Gotham Stakes and the Santa Anita Handicap. watch video
Game On Dude, Ron the Greek Star in Big 'Cap
Game On Dude and Ron the Greek, horses with contrasting styles but both possessing a victory in the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), are the clear standouts in the marquee event for handicap horses March 2 at Santa Anita Park.
Despite Weights, 'Dude Set to Go in Big 'Cap
Though he wasn't happy with the 125-pound weight assignment, trainer Bob Baffert said Game On Dude would contest the upcoming Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) after the favorite worked a fast six furlongs Feb. 24.
After the Wire - 1/20/2013
Evan Hammonds recaps the Sunshine Millions Classic, Lecomte Stakes, and Silverbulletday Stakes. watch video
Ron the Greek Blasts Off in Millions Classic
Ron the Greek turned it on in a big way in the $400,000 Florida Sunshine Millions Classic at Gulfstream Park Jan. 19, overpowering his state-bred foes by 11 1/4 lengths on an off track.
THS: LeComte Stakes
Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk handicap the Lecomte Stakes and Sunshine Millions Classic this weekend. watch video
Millions Classic: 'Macho' vs 'Ron' Take Two
Mucho Macho Man and Ron the Greek, two of the leading older horses of 2012, embark on another title quest Jan. 19 when they face off in the $400,000 Florida Sunshine Millions Classic at Gulfstream Park.
Mucho Macho Man Continues Steady Work Pattern
Reeves Thoroughbred Racing's 5-year-old Mucho Macho Man worked a bullet five furlongs in :58 3/5 the morning of Jan. 5 at Gulfstream Park, with regular exercise rider Nick Petro, Jr. in the irons.
Fort Larned Wins Thrilling BC Classic
Janis R. Whitham's Fort Larned led from gate to wire and held off a sustained stretch bid by Mucho Macho Man to win the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) before a crowd of 55,123 at Santa Anita Park Nov. 3.
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