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Twilight Eclipse Retired, to Begin Training in Eventing

By BloodHorse Staff
June 6, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Off Track Thoroughbreds

Owner West Point Thoroughbreds said Twilight Eclipse, who once sold at auction for $1,000 but reached racing's heights, has been retired from racing.

Bullards Alley Seeks Repeat in Louisville Handicap

A dozen long-winded turf runners will go 1 1/2 miles in the Louisville Handicap over the Churchill Downs lawn, with Danish Dynaformer holding a recency and class edge over warriors Twilight Eclipse and Kaigun.

Zhukova, Wake Forest Headline Well-Matched Man o' War

Having already taken down some of the best turf performers in Europe, Dermot Weld-trained Zhukova (IRE) is now aiming at making her first stateside impression a winning one.

Wake Forest Returns to Winning Ways in Mac Diarmida

By Claire Novak
March 4, 2017

Wake Forest (GER) was given plenty of time to recover from his 2016 campaign by trainer Chad Brown, and the 7-year-old runner rewarded that patience March 4 with a narrow victory in the $200,000 Mac Diarmida Stakes (G2T) at Gulfstream Park.

Taghleeb Lands W. L. McKnight Score

The 6-year-old son of Hard Spun came off a Dec. 31 victory in the H. Allen Jerkens Stakes at Gulfstream for trainer Mike Maker and got the perfect ground-saving rail trip in the McKnight.

Twilight Eclipse Seeks Third McKnight Triumph

Grade 1 winner Twilight Eclipse seeks an unprecedented third victory in the W. L. McKnight Handicap (G3T) at Gulfstream Park Jan. 28.

Highland Reel Speeds to BC Turf Rout

By Jeremy Balan
November 5, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, International, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Highland Reel set a stiff pace and was never seriously challenged en route to a win in the $4 million Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT).

Twilight Eclipse: Bargain Auction Purchase

By Ron Mitchell
November 3, 2016
Breeders' Cup, Thoroughbred Sales, Kentucky

When Twilight Eclipse won his career debut in June 2012, his earnings of $20,400 represented a return of more than 20 times the $1,000 paid by John L. Langemeier when he bought the son of Purim at public auction.

Found Looks for Repeat Turf Win

Pre-entered in both the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) and the Longines Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT), 2015 Turf winner Found will defend her title instead of taking on the boys on dirt.

Saluting Those Who Always Show Up

By Steve Haskin
October 6, 2016
Breeders' Cup

We tend to forget or simply overlook those hard-knocking, consistent horses, who do not possess the talent of the major stars, but still show up every time.

Flintshire Rolls Into Joe Hirsch Turf Classic

By Frank Angst
September 28, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Flintshire will try for his fourth straight graded stakes win and third grade I win this season in Joe Hirsch Turf Classic.

Flintshire Dominant Again in Sword Dancer

Juddmonte Farms' Flintshire got the most patient of rides from jockey Javier Castellano, shot through on the rail at the top of the stretch, and easily held off a late drive from Money Multiplier to dominate once again on U.S. soil.

Flintshire Scores in Eventful Bowling Green

Juddmonte Farms homebred Flintshire had plenty of excuses not to win the $250,000 Bowling Green Stakes (gr. IIT) but didn't need to use any of them as he overcame a slow pace and trouble in the final turn.

Flintshire, Twilight Eclipse Face Off

By Sarah Troxell
July 27, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Handicapping, Northeast Region

They have 10 group or graded wins between them. Flintshire has won at that level this year, and Twilight Eclipse is hoping to regain that form in Saturday's race.

Big Rally for Da Big Hoss in Belmont Gold Cup

By Frank Angst
June 10, 2016

Already enjoying success at distance races on the turf, Da Big Hoss found two miles also to his liking as he launched a big rally in the fourth turn on his way to a clear victory in the $300,000 Belmont Gold Cup Stakes June 10 at Belmont Park.

Kaigun Heads Elkhorn Field

Pan American Stakes (gr. IIT) winner looks to carry on recent success April 23 at Keeneland.

Grand Tito Aims to Continue Roll in Pan Am

After registering his biggest career win in his previous start, Grand Tito will try for a second straight grade II score when he stretches out to 1 1/2 miles for the first time in the Pan American Stakes.

Grand Tito Bests Kaigun in Mac Diarmida

Rating comfortably in second throughout, Grupo 7C Racing Stable's Grand Tito bounded to the lead off the turn and won the $200,000 Mac Diarmida Stakes (gr. IIT) by 1 1/4 lengths March 5 at Gulfstream Park.

Twilight Eclipse Returns in Mac Diarmida

West Point Thoroughbreds' grade I winner Twilight Eclipse is scheduled to kick off his fifth season of racing in the $200,000 Mac Diarmida Stakes (gr. IIT) March 12 at Gulfstream Park.

Third Straight Eclipse Award for Castellano

By Ron Mitchell
January 16, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing

Javier Castellano was voted outstanding jockey after he exceeded his own previous single-season earnings record as his mounts in 2015 earned $28,120,767, surpassing his previous mark of $26,219,907 in 2013.

Golden Horn Ships in for BC Turf

By Eric Mitchell
October 26, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

European-based runners have exceled in the Breeders' Cup Turf, having won the 1 1/2-mile race on the grass 23 times.

Ramseys Bring 'Million' Duo to Turf Classic

By Eric Mitchell
September 24, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Big Blue Kitten and Shining Copper finished on the board in the Arlington Million.

Red Rifle Must Hit Bull's-Eye in Sword Dancer

By Evan Hammonds
August 26, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Bowling Green Handicap (gr. IIT) winner Red Rifle faces tougher targets in the Aug. 29 $1 million Sword Dancer Stakes (gr. IT) at Saratoga including Juddmonte Farms' interntional traveler Flintshire.

Big Blue Kitten Takes United Nations

Ken and Sarah Ramsey's Big Blue Kitten surged late to win his second edition of the $500,000 United Nations Stakes (gr. IT) July 5 at Monmouth Park.

Main Sequence Class of Loaded United Nations

By Claire Novak
July 2, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

Champion Main Sequence takes on talented grade I-winning rivals such as Slumber, Twilight Eclipse, 2013 United Nations victor Big Blue Kitten, and Imagining when seeking to defend his title in the United Nations (gr. IT).

Twilight Eclipse Seeks GI Double in Manhattan

West Point Thoroughbreds' Twilight Eclipse will look to make it a double June 6 in the $1 million Knob Creek Manhattan (gr. IT) at Belmont Park, coming off his first grade I win in the May 9 Man o' War Handicap (gr. IT).

Twilight Eclipse Scores Big in Man o' War

By Claire Novak
May 9, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

West Point Thoroughbreds' Twilight Eclipse earned a career-best victory May 9 at Belmont Park, winning the $400,000 Man o' War Stakes (gr. IT) to take home his first grade I.

Hardest Core in Man o' War vs. Imagining

By Claire Novak
May 6, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

The 2014 Arlington Million winner will step straight into the highest level of competition for his first start of the year, and takes on 2014 Man o' War victor Imagining May 9 at Belmont Park.

Imagining Breaks Through for Pan Am Victory

Phipps Stable's homebred Imagining finally returned to the winner's circle, snapping a five-race losing streak and proving best in the $150,000 Pan American Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Gulfstream Park on March 28.

Castellano Gears Up for Busy FL Derby Day

Javier Castellano will ride all 14 races at Gulfstream Park March 28, including Ami's Flatter in the $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I), and he wasn't even supposed to be in South Florida that day.

Twilight Eclipse Seeks Pan American Repeat

With Main Sequence racing halfway around the world, Twilight Eclipse will be the one to beat in the $150,000 Pan American Stakes (IIIT) from Gulfstream Park on March 28.

Main Sequence Powers to Mac Diarmida Score

Two-time Eclipse Award winner Main Sequence powered to victory in his season debut Feb. 21, taking the $200,000 Mac Diarmida (gr. IIT) at Gulfstream with an impressive kick in the final furlong.

Main Sequence Returns in Mac Diarmida Stakes

Dual Eclipse Award winner faces seven foes, including arch rival Twilight Eclipse.

Main Sequence Sews Up Breeders' Cup Turf

By Claire Novak
November 1, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Flaxman Holdings' homebred Main Sequence put the cap on a brilliant season Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park, charging to victory over Flintshire in the $3 million Longines Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT).

Turf Favorite Flintshire Draws Favorable Post

By Jack Shinar
October 27, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

The Breeders' Cup Turf always brings the world into these World Championships. This year's $3 million event attracted another accomplished group of European raiders looking to extend their dominance over America.

Main Sequence Battles Euro Standouts in Turf

By Jack Shinar
October 22, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

United States-based horses will have their work cut out for them in the $3 million Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) Nov. 1 with a powerful contingent of foreign horses pre-entered, including Coolmore's defending winner Magician.

Twilight Eclipse Merits Long Look in BC Turf

By Jack Shinar
October 14, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region, West Region

After three narrow losses in grade I turf events on East Coast this summer, hard-trying gelding is poised to turn the tables in the $3 million Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park.

Main Sequence Times Turf Classic Just Right

By Jack Shinar
September 27, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Main Sequence earned his third consecutive grade I win in the United States since arriving from England when he narrowly outfought Twilight Eclipse in the $600,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (gr. IT) Sept. 27 at Belmont Park.

Top Three from Sword Dancer Back for Hirsch

By Claire Novak
September 24, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Main Sequence, Imagining, and Twilight Eclipse -- the top three finishers from the last month's Sword Dancer Stakes (gr. IT) at Saratoga -- will face off again Sept. 27 in the $600,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (gr. IT)

Main Sequence Stays Sharp in Sword Dancer

By Jack Shinar
August 17, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Favored Main Sequence, slow out of the gate to trail the field, charged home on the outside to nip Imagining at the wire in the $500,000 Sword Dancer Invitational (gr. IT) Aug. 17 on the lawn at Saratoga Race Course.

Twilight Eclipse Primed for Sword Dancer

A world record holder at 1 1/2 miles on turf who just missed winning the United Nations last month, Twilight Eclipse looks ready for a peak effort in Sword Dancer Stakes (gr. IT) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 17.

Main Sequence Scores in United Nations Stakes

By Evan Hammonds
July 6, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Main Sequence, a 5-year-old gelding by Aldebaran, won the $535,000 United Nations Stakes (gr. IT) for Flaxman Holdings in his United States debut July 6 at Monmouth Park.

Lochte Seeks Redemption in United Nations

By Claire Novak
July 3, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Grade I winner Lochte seeks a return to winning ways July 6 in the $500,000 United Nations Stakes (gr. IT) at Monmouth Park, one of 10 entered for the 1 3/8-mile turf contest at the New Jersey track.

Twilight Eclipse Targets Belmont Gold Cup

Multiple grade II winner Twilight Eclipse will stretch out to two miles Friday, June 6 when the 5-year-old Purim gelding faces an expected 11 rivals in the inaugural $200,000 Belmont Gold Cup Invitational Stakes.

Grand Contender Makes All at Lone Star Park

Grand Contender notched a third consecutive victory in fine style May 26, leading all the way to win the Lone Star Park Handicap (gr. III) at Lone Star Park.

Gentildonna Wins Dramatic Sheema Classic

Checked twice in the final 250 meters, Japan's star mare Gentildonna showed just what she's made of March 29 in winning the $5 million Dubai Sheema Classic (UAE-I) in course-record time at Meydan Racecourse.

No U.S. Runner for DWC Creates Questions

The 19th renewal of the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) March 29 comes with a noticeable absence: There is no United States-based runner in the race previously won by American-trained horses nine times in 18 editions.

Dubai World Cup: March 27 Morning Training II

March 27, 2014
International

Morning training at, including Cirrus Des Aigles (Green #3), Akeed Mofeed (White #2), King Rubi (Pink #7), Sole Power (Orange #12), Twiilight Eclipse (Green #16), Dabadiyan (Red #3), and Balmont Mast (Gold #1). Watch Video

American Runners Set for World Cup Night

West Point Thoroughbreds' Twilight Eclipse will try to become the first United States-based runner to win the $5 million Dubai Sheema Classic (UAE-I) March 29 at Meydan Racecourse.

Dubai World Cup: March 26 Morning Training

March 26, 2014
International

Morning training at Meydan on March 26, including Brightline (#1 Blue), Cirrus Des Aigles (#3 Green), Toast of New York (#15 Pink), Blazing Speed (#1 Yellow), Dunaden (#7 Green), Twilight Eclipse (#16 Green), and more. Watch Video

Trainer	H. Graham Motion
Jockey	James Graham
Owner	West Point Thoroughbreds
Breeder	Epona Thoroughbreds

Twilight Eclipse View Five-Cross Pedigree	Purim	Dynaformer
		Kirsteena
	My Twilight Dancer	Twilight Agenda
		Shimmy

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