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.
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Sahara Sky wins the Metropolitan Handicap.
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Sahara Sky wins the Metropolitan Handicap aka Met Mile.
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Sahara Sky wins the Metropolitan Handicap aka Met Mile.
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Sahara Sky wins the Metropolitan Handicap.
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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 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 San Carlos.
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Sahara Sky wins the 2013 Palos Verdes.
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Sahara Sky wins the 2013 Palos Verdes.
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Sahara Sky wins the 2013 Palos Verdes.
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Sahara Sky wins the 2013 Palos Verdes.
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Sahara Sky wins the 2013 Palos Verdes.
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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 | Joel Rosario |
| Owner | Hollendorfer, Jerry and Lloyd, Kim |
| Breeder | Martin Stables Inc. |
Pedigree
| Sahara Sky View Five-Cross Pedigree | Pleasant Tap | Pleasant Colony |
| Never Knock | ||
| Seeking the Sky | Storm Cat | |
| Seeking Regina |
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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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