Twilight Eclipse Proves Best in Mac Diarmida
West Point Thoroughbreds' favored Twilight Eclipse likely punched his ticket to Dubai with an impressive victory in the $200,000 Mac Diarmida Stakes (gr. IIT) Feb. 15 at Gulfstream Park.
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Twilight Eclipse wins the 2014 Mac Diarmida Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Kenny Martin
Twilight Eclipse wins the 2014 Mac Diarmida Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Kenny Martin
Twilight Eclipse wins the 2014 Mac Diarmida Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Lauren King
Twilight Eclipse wins the 2014 Mac Diarmida Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Kenny Martin
Twilight Eclipse wins the 2014 Mac Diarmida Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Kenny Martin
Twilight Eclipse wins the 2014 Mac Diarmida Stakes.
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Twilight Eclipse wins the 2014 Mac Diarmida Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Leslie Martin
Twilight Eclipse wins the 2014 Mac Diarmida Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Leslie Martin
Twilight Eclipse wins the 2014 Mac Diarmida Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Leslie Martin
Twilight Eclipse wins the 2014 Mac Diarmida Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Leslie Martin
Twilight Eclipse wins the 2014 Mac Diarmida Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Lauren King
Twilight Eclipse wins the W L McKnight Handicap.
Photo: Coady Photography
Twilight Eclipse wins the W L McKnight Handicap.
Photo: Coady Photography
Twilight Eclipse wins the W L McKnight Handicap.
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Twilight Eclipse wins the 2013 Pan American.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Courtney Heeney
Twilight Eclipse wins the 2013 Pan American (come back).
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Leslie Martin
Twilight Eclipse wins the 2013 Pan American.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Courtney Heeney
Twilight Eclipse wins the 2013 Pan American.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Courtney Heeney
Twilight Eclipse wins the 2013 Pan American.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Courtney Heeney
Twilight Eclipse wins the 2013 Pan American.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Kenny Martin
Twilight Eclipse wins the 2013 Pan American.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Kenny Martin
Twilight Eclipse wins the 2013 Pan American.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Leslie Martin
Twilight Eclipse wins the 2013 Pan American.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Leslie Martin
Twilight Eclipse wins the 2012 W. L. McKnight.
Photo: Coady Photography
Twilight Eclipse wins the 2012 W. L. McKnight.
Photo: Coady Photography
Twilight Eclipse wins the 2012 W. L. McKnight.
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| Trainer | Thomas Albertrani |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Jose Lezcano |
| Owner | West Point Thoroughbreds |
| Breeder | Epona Thoroughbreds |
Pedigree
| Twilight Eclipse View Five-Cross Pedigree | Purim | Dynaformer |
| Kirsteena | ||
| My Twilight Dancer | Twilight Agenda | |
| Shimmy |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEEJAN2010 Hip 1021 |
Yearling | John L. Langemeier | Select Sales, agent | $1,000 |
Twilight Eclipse Returns to Gulfstream
West Point Thorughbreds' gelding returns to the scene of his world record in Saturday's $200,000 Mac Diarmida Stakes (gr. IIT) at 1 3/8 miles Feb. 15.
McKnight Stakes Regains Grade III Status
Following a review, the American Graded Stakes Committee has decided to reinstate the grade III status of the W. L. McKnight Stakes, contested at Calder Casino & Race Course Dec. 28.
Twilight Eclipse Gallops to McKnight Repeat
Turf or dirt, it made little difference to odds-on favorite Twilight Eclipse, who rolled to a front-running repeat victory in the $125,000 W. L. McKnight Handicap Dec. 28 at Calder Casino & Race Course.
Twilight Eclipse Seeks Second McKnight Win
West Point Thoroughbreds' world-record holder Twilight Eclipse tops a field of older horses as he defends his title in the Dec. 28 W.L. McKnight Handicap (gr. IIT) at Calder Casino & Race Course.
Magician Puts Winning Spell on Turf Field
Irish-based Magician took advantage of a fast early pace to roll to victory in the $3 million Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) at Santa Anita Park Nov. 2.
Big Blue Kitten Makes Point in Sword Dancer
Big Blue Kitten, given a patient ride by Joe Bravo, burst through an opening at mid-stretch and swept past Twilight Eclipse late to post a one-length win in the $600,000 Sword Dancer Invitational (gr. IT) Aug. 17 at Saratoga.
Boisterous Tops Full Field in Sword Dancer
Boisterous may have won the Man o' War Stakes (gr. IT) last time out at Belmont Park, but he isn't scaring away competition from the Aug. 17 Sword Dancer Invitational Handicap (gr. IT) at Saratoga Race Course.
Boisterous Makes Breakthrough in Man o' War
Phipps Stable's Boisterous became a grade I winner July 13 at Belmont Park, threading his way between rivals to claim the $600,000 Man o' War (gr. IT). Twilight Eclipse was second, while Exclusive Strike finished third.
Boisterous Looks to Step Up in Man o' War
Although Point of Entry will not defend his title in the $600,000 Man o' War Handicap at Belmont Park July 13, Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey hopes Boisterous will be a capable pinch-hitter in the grade I turf event.
Manhattan: Weather Won't Stop Point of Entry
Trainer Shug McGaughey said emphatically that turf star Point of Entry will compete in the $500,000 Woodford Reserve Manhattan Handicap (gr. IT) June 8, despite the forecast for rain over the weekend.
Twilight Eclipse Wins Pan Am in World Record
Twilight Eclipse ruined the return of favored Newsdad while establishing a new world record for 1 1/2 miles on turf in the $150,000 Pan American Handicap (gr. IIT) March 23 at Gulfstream Park.
Intriguing Group Lines Up for Pan American
Four runners from the Feb. 16 Mac Diarmida Stakes, headed by Resolute Group Stables' second-place finisher Teaks North, are among 10 entered to contest the $150,000 Pan American Stakes (gr. IIT) March 23 at Gulfstream Park.
Mott Holds Hot Hand for GP Turf Stakes
Newsdad, Ioya Bigtime, and Twilight Eclipse will shake it up Feb. 16 in the $150,000 Mac Diarmida Stakes (gr. II) at Gulfstream Park, while Starformer and Closing Range tangle in the $100,000 Very One (gr. III).
Twilight Eclipse Shines in W. L. McKnight
Lightly-raced Twilight Eclipse put away 3-2 favorite Ioya Bigtime entering the far turn and continued on to post an 11-1 upset win in the W.L. McKnight Handicap (gr. IIT) Nov. 24 at Calder Casino & Race Course.
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