Nikki's Sandcastle Rallies to Win Fayette
Seasoned runner Nikki's Sandcastle gave trainer David Kassen his first Keeneland stakes victory when the son of Castledale captured the Oct. 26 Hagyard Fayette Stakes (gr. II).
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Willcox Inn wins the 2013 Washington Park Handicap.
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Willcox Inn wins the 2013 Washington Park Handicap.
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Willcox Inn - Keeneland Work October 27, 2012.
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Willcox Inn at Arlington Park.
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Willcox Inn at Arlington Park.
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Willcox Inn - Arlington Park, August 17, 2012.
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Willcox Inn - Arlington Park, August 17, 2012.
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Willcox Inn wins the 2011 Hawthorne Derby.
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Willcox Inn wins the 2011 Hawthorne Derby.
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Willcox Inn wins the 2011 Hawthorne Derby.
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Willcox Inn wins the 2011 American Derby.
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Willcox Inn wins the 2011 American Derby.
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Willcox Inn wins the 2011 Arlington Classic.
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Willcox Inn wins the 2011 Arlington Classic.
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Willcox Inn (outide) and Rough sailing work at Keeneland on October 30, 2010.
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Major Gain (outside) works with Willcox Inn on Oct. 21 at Keeneland.
Photo: Anne M. EberhardtConnections
| Trainer | Michael Stidham |
|---|---|
| Jockey | James Graham |
| Owner | Lael Stable and All In Stable |
| Breeder | Dr. John A. Chandler |
Pedigree
| Willcox Inn View Five-Cross Pedigree | Harlan's Holiday | Harlan |
| Christmas in Aiken | ||
| De Aar | Gone West | |
| Aletta Maria |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTKJUL2009 Hip 341 |
Yearling | Three Kings Stable | Mill Ridge Farm, agent | $50,000 |
That Handicapping Show: Fayette Stakes
- By Tom LaMarra
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak handicap the Fayette Stakes at Keeneland this weekend. watch video
New Millionaire Willcox Inn to Target Fayette
New millionaire Willcox Inn will try to score a victory in his second start at the current Keeneland fall meet when he faces an expected field of eight other starters in the $200,000 Hagyard Fayette Stakes (gr. II) Oct. 26.
Silver Max Snaps Wise Dan's 9-Race Win Streak
Reigning Horse of the Year Wise Dan saw his nine-race win streak come to an end Oct. 5 at Keeneland when Silver Max delivered a front-running score in the Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes (gr. II), which was moved to the main track.
Washington Park Next Mister Marti Gras Party
Two-time grade III winner Mister Marti Gras will try for a second straight stakes score when he faces an expected five other older horses in the $150,000 Washington Park Handicap (gr. III) Aug. 31 at Arlington Park.
Pimlico-Loving Skyring Posts 24-1 Dixie Upset
Calumet Farm's Skyring, winless in 11 starts since a victory at Pimlico Race Course last May, found the winner's circle again at the Maryland track in the Longines Dixie Stakes (gr. IIT).
Lukas Has Two in Dixie on Preakness Day
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas has three starters in the May 18 Preakness Stakes and five in races on the undercard, including Optimizer and Skyring as part of a 13-horse field for the Longines Dixie Stakes (gr. IIT).
Amira's Prince Maintains Hot Streak in Muniz
Favored Amira's Prince recorded his fourth consecutive win since arriving in the United States, holding off a determined charge from Willcox Inn in the $400,000 Mervin H. Muniz Memorial Handicap (gr. IIT) March 30.
Optimizer Targets Fair Grounds Handicap
After dominating in the Colonel E. R. Bradley Handicap (gr. IIIT) Jan. 26 at Fair Grounds, Optimizer will try for a second straight win on the Stall-Wilson Course in the Fair Grounds Handicap (gr. IIIT) Feb. 23.
Swift Warrior Makes the Pace to Take Connally
Swift Warrior made his first-ever start at Sam Houston Race Park a successful one Jan. 26, when he beat nine rivals in the John B. Connally Turf Cup Stakes (gr. IIIT) in a pacesetting effort.
King David Figures to Reign in Connally
Scarlet Stable's King David and jockey Rosie Napravnik figure to be a tough act in the John B. Connally Turf Cup Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Sam Houston Race Park Jan. 26.
BC Mile: Wise Dan Must Run 'Race of His Life'
Morton Fink's homebred Wise Dan drew post 2 and was installed as the 9-5 favorite Oct. 29 for the $2 milion Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) at Santa Anita Park Nov. 2, but must run the race of a lifetime to get the job done.
Dullahan, Others Work for Breeders' Cup
On a busy Saturday for Breeders' Cup drills Oct. 27, horses worked at Santa Anita Park, Belmont Park, and several tracks in between.
BC Interview: Mike Stidham - Willcox Inn
- By Ron Mitchell
Mike Stidham on Breeders' Cup Mile contender Willcox Inn. Watch Video
Breeders' Cup Hopefuls on Keeneland Worktab
While Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) contender Wise Dan captivated the attention of many on the Keeneland grounds with his morning breeze Oct. 20, Willcox Inn, Atigun, Golden Ticket, and Brown Almighty were also on the worktab.
Wise Dan Rallies to Win Shadwell Turf Mile
Morton Fink's homebred Wise Dan showed why he was the odds-on favorite in the $750,000 Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes (gr. IT), rallying five wide to win by a decisive 2 1/4 lengths over 48-1 longshot Willcox Inn Oct. 6.
Arlington Horses Work for Keeneland Starts
Several stakes horses based at Arlington Park turned in preparatory moves there Sept. 29 for starts at the upcoming Keeneland meet that opens Oct. 5 in Lexington.
Live Blog - NOW, Friday, August 17 at NOON ET
Join Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk to talk Arlington Million and the rest of racing for the weekend of August 18.
Boisterous Tepid Choice for Arlington Million
A field of 11 is set for the 30th running of the Arlington Million (gr. IT) Aug. 18 at Arlington Park, with Phipps Stable's Boisterous installed as the 4-1 morning line favorite.
Arlington Million Runs the Globe
The Arlington Million annually draws a star-studded cast of accomplished runners from all over the globe and this year's edition should be no different, as 11 runners were pre-entered.
No Catching Ultimate Eagle in Hollywood Derby
Owner B.J. Wright and trainer Michael Pender capped their superb Turf Festival at Hollywood Park when front-running Ultimate Eagle employed thievery to win the $250,000 Hollywood Derby (gr. IT) at odds of 14-1 Nov. 27.
Willcox Inn Leads Shippers in Hollywood Derby
Willcox Inn looks to wrap up his 2011 campaign with his first victory outside of Illinois when he squares off against a full field of 3-year-olds in the $250,000 Hollywood Derby (gr. I) Nov. 27.
Willcox Inn Shakes Loose in Hawthorne Derby
Heavy choice Willcox Inn cut the final corner expertly for jockey Robby Albarado and sprinted away from his rivals in the stretch to win the $200,000 Hawthorne Derby Sponsored by TVG (gr. IIIT) by 4 1/2 lengths Oct. 15.
Willcox Inn Tops Field in Hawthorne Derby
Proven over the Arlington Park turf course this year, grade II winner Willcox Inn switches Illinois venues to Hawthorne Racecourse for the first time in the $200,000 Hawthorne Derby (gr. IIIT) Sponsored by TVG Oct. 15.
I'm Steppin' It Up Wires Off-the-Turf Kent
Trainer Tony Pecoraro earned his 1,000th career victory in style Sept. 24 when I'm Steppin' It Up held off odds-on favorite King Congie to win the $265,300 Kent Stakes by two lengths at Delaware Park.
Willcox Inn the One to Beat in Kent Stakes
All In Stable's Willcox Inn is the 3-1 favorite for the $250,000 Kent Stakes (gr. IIIT) Sept. 24 at Delaware Park. The 1 1/8-mile turf event has attracted a field of 13 sophomores.
THS: Arlington Million 2011
Jason, Ian and Tim handicap the Arlington Million and Secretariat Stakes at Arlington Park this weekend. Watch Video
European Treasure Beach Secretariat Favorite
Despite making his first start in North America, European-based grade I winner Treasure Beach was tabbed as the 2-1 morning-line favorite for the $400,000 Secretariat Stakes (gr. IT) Aug. 13 at Arlington Park.
Ten Pre-Entered for Arlington Million
Pre-entries for the Arlington Million, Beverly D. Stakes, and Secretariat Stakes (all gr. IT) closed Aug. 6 with 10 older horses named to the 29th running of the Arlington Million.
Slideshow: The Week In Photos - July 12, 2011
Weekend racing, Fasig-Tipton July Sale and the JRHA Sale. View Slideshow
Stidham Repeats at Arlington With Willcox Inn
Favored Willcox Inn's romp in the $200,000 American Derby (gr. IIT) on the Arlington Park turf July 9 will give trainer Michael Stidham a shot at sweeping the track's Mid-America Triple for the second year in a row.
Willcox Inn Likely Choice in American Derby
Willcox Inn, winner of the Arlington Classic, which kicked off the Mid-America Triple May 28 at Arlington Park, returns in pursuit of the $200,000 American Derby (gr. IIT), the second leg of the series July 9.
The Week In Photos: May 31, 2011
A 35-slide review of the many races from the holiday weekend! View Slideshow
Willcox Inn Victorious in Arlington Classic
Before May 28, Willcox Inn was best known as a horse whose lone win came against Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom. But in scoring the Arlington Classic, the son of Harlan's Holiday is beginning to write his own legacy.
THS: Arkansas Derby 2011
Jason, Tom and Tim handicap the Arkansas Derby and Toyota Blue Grass Stakes. Watch Video
All 12 Can Make a Case in Blue Grass
On paper, a decent case can be made for all dozen 3-year-olds entered in the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I), possibly opening the door for yet another outsider to jump into the Triple Crown mix.
Large Field Expected for Blue Grass Stakes
Keeneland racing secretary Ben Huffman said the Lexington track is expecting field of 10 or 11 for the 87th running of the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass (gr. I) on April 16.
Pluck Roars to BC Juvenile Turf Score
Team Valor International's Pluck came from last at top of the lane and used a devastating turn of foot to pick off all 11 of his rivals in winning the $1 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (gr. IIT) Nov. 6 at Churchill.
Eight BC Contenders Work at Keeneland
Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint contenders Silver Timber and Bridgetown turn in solid works at Keeneland Oct. 30. Silver Timber worked on the main track, while Bridgetown worked on the turf.
Here Comes Ben Sharp in Keeneland Work
Grade I winner Here Comes Ben, who is expected to be one of the favorites for the $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I), breezed six furlongs in 1:12.20 on the Keeneland Polytrack Oct. 21.
J. B.'s Thunder Rolls in Breeders' Futurity
J. B.'s Thunder earned his way into the Breeders' Cup Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) with a front-running romp in the $400,000 Dixiana Breeders' Futurity (gr. I) at Keeneland Oct. 9.
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