Sahara Sky Looking to Rebound in Triple Bend
Grade I winner looking for the winner's circle after poor showing last time out.
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Sahara Sky wins the 2014 San Carlos.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Sahara Sky wins the 2014 San Carlos.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Sahara Sky wins the 2014 San Carlos.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Sahara Sky wins the 2014 San Carlos.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Sahara Sky wins the 2014 San Carlos.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Sahara Sky wins the 2014 San Carlos.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Sahara Sky wins the 2014 San Carlos.
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Sahara Sky wins the Metropolitan Handicap.
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Sahara Sky wins the Metropolitan Handicap aka Met Mile.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Adam Mooshian
Sahara Sky wins the Metropolitan Handicap aka Met Mile.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand
Sahara Sky wins the Metropolitan Handicap.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Sahara Sky wins the 2013 San Carlos.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Sahara Sky wins the 2013 San Carlos.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Sahara Sky wins the 2013 San Carlos.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Sahara Sky wins the 2013 San Carlos.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Sahara Sky wins the 2013 San Carlos.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Sahara Sky wins the 2013 San Carlos.
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Sahara Sky wins the 2013 Palos Verdes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Sahara Sky wins the 2013 Palos Verdes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Sahara Sky wins the 2013 Palos Verdes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Sahara Sky wins the 2013 Palos Verdes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Sahara Sky wins the 2013 Palos Verdes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Sahara Sky wins the 2013 Palos Verdes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Sahara Sky wins the 2013 Palos Verdes.
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| Trainer | Jerry Hollendorfer |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Joseph Talamo |
| Owner | Hollendorfer, Jerry and Sweetwater Stable |
| Breeder | Martin Stables Inc. |
Pedigree
| Sahara Sky View Five-Cross Pedigree | Pleasant Tap | Pleasant Colony |
| Never Knock | ||
| Seeking the Sky | Storm Cat | |
| Seeking Regina |
Auction History
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Central Banker Cashes in CD Stakes Upset
Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence's Central Banker, one-for-one at Churchill Downs heading into the $464,800 Churchill Downs Stakes (gr. II), made it two-for-two with a win in the seven-furlong test May 3.
Delaunay Faces Uphill Battle To Repeat in CD
Maggi Moss' Delaunay faces a deep and talented field of sprinters going seven furlongs in the Churchill Downs Stakes a year after winning the race by four lengths in the slop.
Dads Caps Gets His Due in Carter Upset
Hard-knocking Dads Caps had been three times the bridesmaid in recent starts, but he broke through at the highest level April 5 at Aqueduct Racetrack when stealing the Carter Handicap (gr. I) at odds of 10-1.
Sahara Sky Takes Second Crack at Carter
Runner-up in the 2013 Carter Handicap (gr. I) and lightly raced since then, California-based Sahara Sky will get another crack at the seven-furlong sprint April 5 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
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
Sahara Sky Storms to Second San Carlos Win
In an impressive display of gameness and power, Sahara Sky drove between horses in the stretch and struck for a repeat win in the $250,000 San Carlos Stakes (gr. II) March 8 at Santa Anita Park.
Sahara Sky Faces Tough Field in San Carlos
Last year's Met Mile winner will take on Shakin It Up and Wild Dude in 7-panel sprint
Eclipse Finalists Square Off in Palos Verdes
Racing fans will want to take a short break from pre-Super Bowl hype Feb. 2 to check out the Palos Verdes Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita, where Eclipse Award sprint finalists Secret Circle and Sahara Sky are set for battle.
Sahara Sky Expected to Run in Palos Verdes
Sahara Sky, nearing his first start since winning the Metropolitan Handicap (gr. I) last spring, worked six furlongs in company Jan. 26 at Santa Anita Park for trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.
Posthumous Eclipse for Points Offthebench
The first grade I winner for trainer Tim Yakteen is now his first Eclipse Award winner as Points Offthebench received the award as champion male sprinter.
Male Sprint Finalists Approach the Wire
In the male sprinter division, tragedy ended the spectacular season of Points Offthebench, Secret Circle made a memorable return to racing, and Sahara Sky delivered a stirring victory in the Metropolitan Handicap (gr. I).
Sahara Sky Taps Pleasant Bicoastal Success
PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
Conceived in Kentucky, foaled in Florida, and trained in Southern California, Sahara Sky made another cross-country journey to secure his first grade I victory.
Slideshow: Week in Photos 5/28/2013
Japanese Derby, Belmont, Woodbine, Monmouth, Churchill Downs, Hollywood and much more! view slideshow
After the Wire - Met Mile and Sahara Sky
Evan Hammonds recaps the Metropolitan Handicap, Ogden Phipps Handicap, and Acorn Stakes. watch video
Sahara Sky Nabs Metropolitan 'Cap at Wire
Sahara Sky, invading from Southern California for trainer Jerry Hollendorfer, needed every inch of the long Belmont Park stretch run to catch pacesetting Cross Traffic in a heart-pounding finish to the Metropolitan Handicap.
Met Mile: Flat Out Faces Pletcher Pair
The Met Mile (gr. I) at Belmont Park traditionally has been one of the most prestigious races in the country, and all you have to do is go down this year's list of entries to understand why.
Swagger Jack Wins Vs. Crack Carter Cast
Silverton Hill's Swagger Jack rallies to win the seven-furlong Carter Handicap (gr. I) at Aqueduct. The son of Smart Strike gets the trip in 1:21.44.
Hollendorfer Spots Sahara Sky in Carter 'Cap
Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer threatens to have grade I winners on both coasts April 6 as he ships Sahara Sky to Aqueduct Racetrack for the $400,000 Carter Handicap (gr. I).
Sahara Sky Runs a Scorcher in San Carlos
Sahara Sky, benefitting once again by a super-hot pace, flew home on the outside to capture the $200,750 San Carlos Stakes Feb. 23 for his second grade II stakes win in a row at Santa Anita Park.
The Lumber Guy Stacks Up Well in San Carlos
Top sprinter The Lumber Guy, looking to rebound from a disappointing performance in the Malibu Stakes (gr. I), is part of a well-balanced field for the $200,000 San Carlos Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 23 at Santa Anita Park.
Longshot Sahara Sky Scorches Palos Verdes
Sahara Sky took advantage of a blistering pace to tally a one-length victory from off the pace for a 21-1 upset in the $150,500 Palos Verdes Stakes (gr. II) Jan. 19 at Santa Anita Park.
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