Commissioner Takes Pimlico Special
It took WinStar Farm's homebred Commissioner seven tries to get his first graded stakes score, but the A.P. Indy colt appears to have found his best stride at the 1 3/16-mile distance.
Transparent
- Dark Bay or Brown Colt
- Born 2010
- FL-Bred
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Romansh (right) wins the Curlin Stakes via Disqualification (Transparent finished 1st).
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Romansh (right) wins the Curlin Stakes via Disqualification (Transparent finished 1st).
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Romansh (left) wins the Curlin Stakes via Disqualification (Transparent finished 1st).
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Romansh (left) wins the Curlin Stakes via Disqualification (Transparent finished 1st).
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Commissioner Seeking Streak in 'Special'
WinStar Farm's Skip Away Stakes (gr. III) winner Commissioner will look to claim his second graded event in a row in the $300,000 Pimlico Special Stakes May 15 at Pimlico Race Course.
The Turf Debut of California Chrome
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Hollywood Derby and Cigar Mile. read blog
Secret Circle, Itsmyluckyday in Cigar Mile
A solid field will line up Nov. 29 for the $500,000 Cigar Mile (gr. I) at Aqueduct Racetrack, as grade I winners Secret Circle and Itsmyluckyday face off amongst a cast that includes Private Zone, Vyjack, and Bourbon Courage.
Cigar Mile Stakes Card Fields Taking Shape
Fields are taking shape for the Nov. 29 Cigar Mile (gr. I) stakes program at Aqueduct Racetrack, featuring four graded events worth a combined $1.7 million.
Will Take Charge Wins Pennsylvania Derby
Willis D. Horton's Will Take Charge has long been referred to as a horse who makes one powerful run, and on Sept. 21 that run landed him in the Parx Racing winner's circle with a victory in the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby.
The Pennsylvania Derby and The Gallant Bloom
TimeformUS Weekend Plays: The Pennsylvania Derby and The Gallant Bloom read blog
Travers 1-2 Finishers Meet Again in PA Derby
Will Take Charge tries to validate his Travers Stakes (gr. I) victory over Moreno in 1 1/8-mile test at Parx Racing.
Verrazano Favored in Deep Travers Field
They've risen to the top of the 3-year-old division with definitive performances in some of the nation's biggest races. Now, North America's best sophomores--Orb, Verrazano, and Palice Malice--face off Aug. 24 at Saratoga.
Orb Sharp in Half-Mile Travers Drill
Orb, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), turned in a sharp half-mile work in a bullet :47.68 Aug. 19 in preparation for the Aug. 24 Travers Stakes (gr. I), the fastest of 28 works at the distance.
Transparent to Travers, Romansh Possible
It's on to the Travers Stakes for Darley Stable's Transparent, who finished first in the July 26 Curlin Stakes for trainer Kiaran McLaughlin but was disqualified to fifth. Romansh, promoted to victory, is possible.
Vic Zast's Saratoga Diary: Not Meant to Be
- By Vic Zast
Velazquez fails to overtake Bailey in career victory standings. read blog
Overanalyze Draws Post 12 in Gotham
Heavy favorite will have to overcome the far outside post in his 3-year-old debut.
Connections
| Trainer | David Jacobson |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Emmanuel Esquivel |
| Owner | David Jacobson |
| Breeder | Hardacre Farm LLC |
Pedigree
| Transparent View Five-Cross Pedigree | Bernardini | A.P. Indy |
| Cara Rafaela | ||
| Habiboo | Unbridled's Song | |
| Blushing Ogygian |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSAUG2011 Hip 130 |
Yearling | John Ferguson | Brookdale Sales, agent for Hardacre Farm | $725,000 |
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Trending Horses
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| Beholder |
| Songbird |
| Nyquist |
| Arrogate |
| Exaggerator |
| Dacita (CHI) |
| Rainha Da Bateria |
| Steip Amach (IRE) |
| Frosted |
