Court Picks Up Mount on Take Charge Brandi
Champion 2-year-old filly Take Charge Brandi will get a new rider when she makes her sophomore debut Jan. 31 at Oaklawn Park, Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas said.
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Starlet Stakes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Starlet Stakes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Starlet Stakes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Starlet Stakes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Starlet Stakes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Starlet Stakes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Starlet Stakes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Delta Downs Princess.
Photo: Coady Photography
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Delta Downs Princess.
Photo: Coady Photography
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Delta Downs Princess.
Photo: Coady Photography
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Delta Downs Princess.
Photo: Coady Photography
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Chad B. Harmon
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Chad B. Harmon
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Chad B. Harmon
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Chad B. Harmon
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Crawford Ifland
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Crawford Ifland
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Crawford Ifland
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Crawford Ifland
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 14 Hands Winery Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Take Charge Brandi wins the 2014 14 Hands Winery Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
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List of Eclipse Award Winners, Votes
Here is a complete list of the 2014 Eclipse Award winners, as voted on and presented by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association/Equibase, Daily Racing Form, and National Turf Writers Association.
Champion Take Charge Brandi Works at Oaklawn
Newly minted champion Take Charge Brandi breezed five furlongs Jan. 18 at Oaklawn Park in preparation for her 3-year-old debut in the $100,000 Martha Washington Stakes Jan. 31.
'Brandi' Brings Owner Horton Another Eclipse
On Nov. 1 Take Charge Brandi won the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I). It was her first score for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas since breaking her maiden in June, but launched her championship season.
Take Charge Brandi Could Start Jan. 31
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas had planned to take his time with Take Charge Brandi, but the finalist for champion 2-year-old filly of 2014 has other ideas.
Lukas Pointing 'Brandi' to Kentucky Oaks
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas said the game plan at this time for Take Charge Brandi, leading contender for champion 2-year-old filly honors, includes the Longines Kentucky Oaks and none of the Triple Crown preps.
The Week in Photos for 12/16/2014
Hong Kong, Los Alamitos, Japan, Fair Grounds, Gulfstream Park, Hawthorne, Sunland Park & more! view slideshow
Take Charge Brandi Wires Starlet Thriller
Favored Take Charge Brandi registered her second grade I win of the year and third graded victory in a row when she narrowly captured the $350,000 Starlet Stakes for 2-year-old fillies Dec. 13 at Los Alamitos Race Course.
Looking for a Longshot in the Starlet Stakes
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Starlet Stakes (gr. I) at Los Alamitos. read blog
That Handicapping Show: The Starlet
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra preview the Starlet Stakes (gr. I) at Los Alamitos featuring Take Charge Brandi. Watch Video
Starlet Next for Lukas, Take Charge Brandi
She's in the driver's seat already, but a win in the $350,000 Starlet Stakes (gr. I) Dec. 13 would mean the checkered flag in the juvenile filly Eclipse Award race for Take Charge Brandi.
Oaklawn to Waive General Admission in 2015
Charles Cella, president of the Oaklawn Jockey Club, announced Dec. 10 that the Arkansas racetrack will waive its $2 general admission fee for the 2015 season that begins in January.
Strong Starlet Stakes Field Taking Shape
Take Charge Brandi, the surprising winner of last month's 14 Hands Winery Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I), will return to California for the $350,000 Starlet (gr. I) Dec. 13 at Los Alamitos Racecourse.
Take Charge Brandi, Mr. Z to Los Alamitos
Willis Horton's Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) and Delta Princess (gr. III) winner Take Charge Brandi and Zayat Stables LLC's Delta Jackpot (gr. III) runner-up Mr. Z both to have one more start in 2014.
The Week in Photos for 11/29/2014
Delta Downs, Japan, Del Mar, Churchill, Woodbine, Gulfstream Park West & More! view slideshow
Take Charge Brandi Takes Down Delta Princess
Proving her Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) victory was no fluke, Willis Horton's Take Charge Brandi returned Nov. 22 to claim the $400,000 Delta Downs Princess Stakes (gr. III) as the favorite at Delta Downs.
Take Charge Brandi Heads Delta Princess
Grade I winner Take Charge Brandi will try to secure another lucrative purse when she faces a full field of 2-year-old fillies in the $400,000 Delta Downs Princess Stakes (gr. III) Saturday, Nov. 22.
Lucrative Delta Jackpot Gets 13 Pre-Entries
Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino said Nov. 11 it received 13 pre-entries for the $1 million Delta Downs Jackpot (gr. III), the richest 2-year-old stakes in North America outside of the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Oaklawn Reports Record Stall Applications
Oaklawn Park reported Nov. 7 that it has received a record number of stall applications for the 2015 winter/spring race season.
Slideshow: 2014 Breeders' Cup Day 2
Relive day 2 of the Breeders' Cup Saturday card from exciting new views. view slideshow
Take Charge Brandi Shocks Juvenile Fillies
Longshot Take Charge Brandi took the field gate to wire to score a 62-1 stunner in the 14 Hands Winery Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park.
Monday Cup Report: Busy Work Day, Posts Await
Monday, Oct. 27, was another busy work day at Santa Anita Park for horses pointing toward the Breeders' Cup World Championships. Meanwhile, the connections of horses entered were awaiting the post position draw later Monday.
Keeneland-Based Horses are BC Bound
Of 201 horses pre-entered to the Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park, 38 raced or trained at Keeneland in September or October. read blog
Cristina's Journey All the Way in Pocahontas
Challenged throughout, Cristina's Journey defied all rivals to deliver a front-running victory in the $231,000 Pocahontas Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 6 at Churchill Downs.
Take Charge Brandi Set for Pocahontas
Grade III-placed Take Charge Brandi will aim for her breakthrough stakes win Saturday, Sept. 6, when she faces an expected nine other 2-year-old fillies in the $200,000 Pocahontas Stakes (gr. III) at Churchill Downs.
Adirondack: Angela Renee Among Debut Winners
A well-bred group of 2-year-old fillies will face off in the $200,000 Adirondack (gr. II) at Saratoga, with 5-2 morning line favorite Angela Renee taking on Take Charge Brandi and undefeated Vivian Da Bling.
FT Saratoga $1.25M Sale-topper in the Ring
Eaton Sales sold the filly by War Front--Charming, by Seeking the Gold, to Willis Horton. Watch Video
Fashion Alert Wins Hard-Fought Schuylerville
Fashion Alert remained undefeated in two starts and picked up her first graded stakes victory in the process July 18, but had to work hard to do it in the $150,000 Schuylerville Stakes (gr. III) at Saratoga Race Course.
Fashion Alert Heads Schuylerville, Spa Opener
Todd Pletcher-trained juvenile filly looks to have a class edge over her four rivals.
Connections
| Trainer | D. Wayne Lukas |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Victor Espinoza |
| Owner | Willis D. Horton |
| Breeder | Charming Syndicate |
Pedigree
| Take Charge Brandi View Five-Cross Pedigree | Giant's Causeway | Storm Cat |
| Mariah's Storm | ||
| Charming | Seeking the Gold | |
| Take Charge Lady |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2013 Hip 758 |
Yearling | Willis Horton | Paramount Sales, agent | $435,000 |
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