Samraat, Uncle Sigh Work at Belmont
The battling New York-breds Samraat and Uncle Sigh both turned in solid works at Belmont Park April 18, and will have one more work there before shipping to Churchill Downs.
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Uncle Sigh in the Withers Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese PhotosConnections
| Trainer | Gary C. Contessa |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Corey S. Nakatani |
| Owner | Wounded Warrior Stables and Robertson, Anthony C. |
| Breeder | Milfer Farm Inc. |
Pedigree
| Uncle Sigh View Five-Cross Pedigree | Indian Charlie | In Excess (IRE) |
| Soviet Sojourn | ||
| Cradlesong | Pine Bluff | |
| Happy Tune |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTNAUG2012 Hip 440 |
Yearling | IEAH Sales Corp. | Highclere, agent, agent | $270,000 |
| FTFFEB2013 Hip 112 |
Two-year-old | Wavertree Stables, agent | ($330,000) |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
Wicked Strong Puts in Solid Breeze at Belmont
In his first work since winning the TwinSpires.com Wood Memorial (gr. I), Wicked Strong breezed a solid half-mile in :49.62 seconds the morning of April 17 over the Belmont Park training track.
That Handicapping Show: Wood Memorial
Claire Novak and Frank Angst handicap two big Kentucky Derby prep races this weekend in the Wood Memorial and Santa Anita Derby. watch video
Wood Memorial Pits Upstart Against NY-Breds
Two New York-breds have claimed the prep series in their native state as part of a gutsy rivalry, but here comes this lightly raced Florida shipper with enough hype to overshadow all others in the April 5 Aqueduct test.
Uncle Sigh Carries High Hopes, Purple Heart
"This horse has got the mind for a Derby horse," Gary Contessa remarked. "He'll walk into that stadium and there'll be 150,000 people there...and he'll be like 'Yeah, this is cool...whatever.' "
All Eyes on Social Inclusion in Wood
Is he or isn't he? That is the question everyone is asking on the subject of Social Inclusion being one of those so-called freaks that only come along on rare occasions.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 3/31/2014
Steve Haskin brings Constitution into his Kentucky Derby Dozen this week, but read to see who falls off the list! read blog
Unbeaten Samraat Breezes for Wood Memorial
Unbeaten Samraat breezed at Palm Meadows training center March 22 as he continues his preparations for the Wood Memorial (gr. I) at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 3/10/2014
Several new horses appear on Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen this week, including a new number one. Steve expands on thoughts of California Chrome's start out of the gate in the San Felipe Stakes. read blog
And They're Off: Spring Training Edition 2014
Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin examine the Santa Anita Handicap field, the history and memorable horses. Steve and Lenny recap the Gotham Stakes, rivalries, Del Mar's dirt and interview trainer Nick Zito about Spot. watch video
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 3/3/2014
Steve Haskin shuffles his Kentucky Derby Dozen on the bottom end this week, but read what he says about those left unmoved. read blog
One for the Roses: Samraat, Uncle Sigh
Listen to Steve Haskin state the case for the rivalry of Samraat and Uncle Sigh.
After the Wire: Gotham Stakes
Evan Hammonds recaps the Swale Stakes, Palm Beach Stakes, and of course the Gotham Stakes. watch video
Gotham Winner Returns to Florida; Wood Next
All but assured of a berth in the Kentucky Derby (gr. I), undefeated Samraat was on his way back to Florida on the afternoon of March 2, a day after his Gotham Stakes (gr. III) victory at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Samraat Edges Uncle Sigh in Gotham Thriller
Undefeated Samraat edged Uncle Sigh March 1 at Aqueduct Racetrack to secure a $500,000 Gotham Stakes (gr. II) victory by a neck; pacesetter In Trouble hung tough another neck back for third.
Weight a Big Factor In Gotham
The question today's handicapper must ask is how much weight matters. read blog
TimeformUS Saturday Plays
TimeformUS Saturday Plays from Aqueduct, Gulfstream and Santa Anita read blog
Supporting Cast May Overshadow Stars
Samraat, Uncle Sigh, and Havana are among the box-office stars entered to race in this week's Gotham Stakes (gr. III) and Swale Stakes (gr. II). But could they be overshadowed by the supporting cast? read blog
Samraat, Uncle Sigh to Meet Again in Gotham
Four weeks after a memorable stretch drive in which Samraat just held off Uncle Sigh in the Withers Stakes (gr. III) at Aqueduct Racetrack, those two rivals will hook up again in the Gotham Stakes (gr. II) March 1.
Brendemuehl Grads on a Roll Going Into Sales
Consignor Danzel Brendemuehl goes into the juvenile sales season bolstered by successes of recent stakes winners Wildcat Red, Uncle Sigh, and Sushi Empire, among others.
Samraat Brings Back Memories of Funny Cide
PORTER ON PEDIGREES
Eleven years after Funny Cide became the first New York-bred to win the Kentucky Derby (gr. I), two more horses bred in the Empire State stamped themselves as legitimate classic prospects.
Samraat Prevails in NY-Bred Withers War
Two New York-breds stood out in a six-horse field heading into the $250,000 Withers Stakes (gr. III) at Aqueduct Racetrack, and those two put on quite a show with undefeated Samraat prevailing in the end.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays
TimeformUS Saturday Plays from Santa Anita, Tampa Bay and Aqueduct read blog
Impressive New York-breds Head Withers
Two highly regarded New York-breds lead a field of six 3-year-olds entered for the $250,000 Withers Stakes (gr. III) at Aqueduct Racetrack on Feb. 1, both coming off impressive performances to tackle open company.
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