Speedy Bold Union Draws Rail in Sugar Swirl
George and Lori Hall's Bold Union, a four-time stakes winner in 2009, leads a field of nine in the $100,000 Sugar Swirl Stakes (gr. III) for older fillies and mares Jan. 9 at Gulfstream Park.
- Profile
- News
Sugar Swirl takes the Very Subtle Stakes.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer
Sugar Swirl rolls to victory in the Shirley Jones.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Sugar Swirl takes command in the Scotzanna Stakes at Woodbine.
Photo: Michael Burns
Sugar Swirl pulls away in the Hurricane Bertie.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Sugar Swirl storms to victory in the First Lady Handicap.
Photo: Coglianese PhotosConnections
| Trainer | Brian A. Lynch |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Javier Castellano |
| Owner | Stronach Stable (Elfriede and Andrew Stronach) |
| Breeder | Adena Springs |
Pedigree
| Sugar Swirl View Five-Cross Pedigree | Touch Gold | Deputy Minister |
| Passing Mood | ||
| Astrapi | Distinctive Pro | |
| Scotch n' Sound |
Indyanne Holds Off Wild Gams
In her last start, David and Jill Heerensperger's Indyanne lunged at the start and missed winning Saratoga's Victory Ride Stakes (gr. III) by just half a length. At Keeneland Oct. 4, she got the perfect break and trip, and returned to her winning ways in the $300,000 Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes (gr. III) on the Keeneland Polytrack.
TCA, Phoenix Stakes Showcase Sprinters
A pair of six-furlong graded stakes events, the $300,000 Thoroughbred Club of America (gr. III) for fillies and mares and the $250,000 Phoenix Breeders' Cup (gr. III), support the Keeneland program Oct. 4 that features a pair of grade I races.
Gallant Bloom: Indian Blessing Opens Up
For the third consecutive time, heavy favorite Indian Blessing demolished sprint rivals when she coasted to victory by 6 1/4 lengths in the $150,000 Gallant Bloom Handicap (gr. II) at Belmont Park Sept. 20.
Indian Blessing Tries Older Horses
Hal and Patti Earnhardt's homebred Indian Blessing, who was scratched from the 1 1/16-mile Ruffian Handicap (gr. I) two weeks ago, returns to the racetrack as a sprinter and faces older horses for the first time. Last year's champion juvenile filly will try for her fifth graded stakes victory of the season Sept. 20 when she takes on a short but talented field in the $150,000 Gallant Bloom Handicap (gr. II) at Belmont Park.
Intangaroo Rallies to Take Ballerina
- By Jason Shandler
- News, Racing
Tom Grether Farms' Intangaroo notched her third grade I score of the season, as she came from off the pace under Alonso Quinonez and stormed past rivals in the stretch to take the Ballerina Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 24 at Saratoga.
O'Neill Has 'Plan for Ballerina Repeat
Trainer Doug O'Neill will be looking for back-to-back wins in the $250,000 Ballerina Breeders' Cup with his newly minted grade I winner Mistical Plan Aug. 24 at Saratoga.
Sugar Swirl Scores in Ballerina Tune-Up
Three-time graded stakes winner Sugar Swirl tuned up nicely for a start in Saratoga's Ballerina Stakes (gr. I) next month by winning the inaugural Scotzanna Stakes at Woodbine July 18.
Intangaroo Wins Humana Distaff Thriller
- By Ryan Conley
- News, Racing, Kentucky
Intangaroo came roaring down the stretch to overtake Baroness Thatcher and Hystericalady at the wire to win a photo-finish thriller in the $300,000 Humana Distaff (gr. I) at Churchill Downs May 3.
Sugar Swirl Could Sweeten Humana Distaff
- By Claire Novak
- News, Racing, Kentucky
Stronach Stables' homebred Sugar Swirl has taken everything trainer Brian Lynch has thrown at her, including four back-to-back stakes races " three of them graded. Now the 5-year-old daughter of Touch Gold seeks her first grade I victory against the likes of Hystericalady, Baroness Thatcher, and Intangaroo in the $300,000 Humana Distaff Stakes (gr. I).
Sugar Swirl Sparkles in Shirley Jones
Odds-on choice Sugar Swirl completed an unprecedented sweep of Gulfstream Park's sprint series for fillies and mares with yet another dazzling win for trainer Brian Lynch in the $170,000 Shirley Jones Handicap (gr. II) on March 29.
Moon Catcher Takes Shot at Sugar Swirl
Sugar Swirl remains a heavy favorite in the rescheduled $200,000 Shirley Jones Handicap (gr. II), which Gulfstream Park had to cancel last weekend due to a day-long rain deluge. But her job could be a little tougher March 29.
Sugar Swirl One To Beat in Shirley Jones
Stronach Stables' homebred mare Sugar Swirl will try to extend her winning streak to four on March 22 at Gulfstream Park, as she faces six rivals in the $200,000 Shirley Jones Handicap (gr. II), a seven-furlong test for older fillies and mares on the main track.
Sugar Swirl Dazzles in 'Bertie' Win
The 5-year-old mare pulled away in the stretch to take the Hurricane Bertie (gr. III) Feb. 17 at Gulfstream Park.
Two Tough Foes Battle in 'Bertie'
Lady Marlboro and Sugar Swirl are proven winners contesting the Feb. 17 Hurricane Bertie at Gulfstream Park.
Sugar Swirl Sweeps to First Lady H.
Favored Sugar Swirl stormed to a 2 1/2-length victory in the $100,000 First Lady Handicap (gr. III) to earn her first graded win for trainer Brian Lynch at sloppy Gulfstream Park Jan. 13.
Sugar Swirl May Sweeten First Lady
- By Jason Shandler
- News, Racing
But grade III sprint at Gulfstream Park Jan. 13 has several top contenders.
Wild Gams Rockets to Thoroughbred Club of America Win
Swinging wide on the outside as part of a cavalry charge at the head of the stretch, 3-1 shot Wild Gams made a huge move under jockey Ramon Dominguez to win the $300,000 Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes (gr. III) at Keeneland Oct. 6.
Silmaril Surprises Favorites in Endine Stakes
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing
Silmaril, a veteran mare who loves to win races, rallied from last to first in the home stretch to upset the field in the $200,000 Endine Stakes (gr. III) for fillies and mares at Delaware Park Sept. 8.
G City Gal Looking Strong for Endine Stakes
It looks to be G City Gal's time for victory as she tops a field of seven in the Sept. 8 Endine Stakes (gr. III) for fillies and mares at Delaware Park.
Ginger Punch Favored in First Flight
The Stronach Stables entry of Sugar Swirl and Ginger Punch gives trainer Bobby Frankel a strong hand in the $150,000 First Flight Handicap (gr. II) for fillies and mares at seven furlongs Sunday at Belmont Park.
Any Limit Figures Again in Shirley Jones
Joseph V. Shields, Jr.'s homebred 4-year-old filly Any Limit, dominant this season at Gulfstream Park, will bid for a sweep of the three major stakes races for her division as the favorite in Saturday's $200,000 Shirley Jones Breeders' Cup Handicap (gr. II).
Swap Fliparoo Springs to Easy Sabin Win
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing
Hobeau Farm homebred Swap Fliparoo swept past the leaders on the outside approaching the eighth pole and drew away effortlessly to win the $140,000 Sabin Handicap (gr. III) for fillies and mares at Gulfstream Park Saturday.
Oonagh Maccool Back in Action in Sabin
Charles Wacker III's Irish homebred Oonagh Maccool, one of the leading members of the filly and mare division last winter and spring during an abbreviated campaign for trainer Todd Pletcher, gets back in action Saturday as the horse to beat in the $150,000 Sabin Handicap (gr. III) going one mile.
Strike Softly Turns in Lovely Effort at Woodbine
Favored Strike Softly swept past the leaders approaching the eighth pole and drew away for an easy victory in the (US)$133,646 Jammed Lovely for 3-year-old Canadian-bred fillies at Woodbine Sunday.
Search Horses
+10000000)+'&millis='+new Date().getTime()+'&zid=473&keywords=horse-profile&referrer='+encodeURIComponent(document.location)+')
Trending Horses
| Honor Code |
| Rachel Alexandra |
| Will Take Charge |
| Bodemeister |
| Cairo Prince |
| Flat Out |
| Mucho Macho Man |
| Egg Drop |
| Rise Up |
| Seek Again |
+10000000)+'&millis='+new Date().getTime()+'&zid=476&keywords=horse-profile&referrer='+encodeURIComponent(document.location)+')
+10000000)+'&millis='+new Date().getTime()+'&zid=366&keywords=horse-profile&referrer='+encodeURIComponent(document.location)+')
