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Wise Dan (KY)

2007 Chestnut Gelding

Trainer: Charles LoPresti
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Owner: Morton Fink
Breeder: Morton Fink
Wise Dan Wiseman's Ferry Hennessy
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Lisa Danielle Wolf Power (SAF)
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Race History and Video

02/26/10 Maiden - Turfway Park Race 12 Video
03/27/10 Maiden - Turfway Park Race 3 Video
05/01/10 Allowance/Optional Claiming Churchill Downs Race 4 Video
10/08/10 Phoenix Stakes (gr. III) Video
11/06/10 Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) Video
11/25/10 Allowance/Optional Claiming Churchill Downs Race 10 Video
04/16/11 Commonwealth Stakes (gr. II) Video
05/06/11 Alysheba Stakes (gr. III) Video
06/10/11 Allowance/Optional Claiming Churchill Downs Race 9 Video
07/04/11 Firecracker Handicap (gr. IIT) Video
09/09/11 Presque Isle Mile Stakes Video
10/08/11 Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes (gr. IT) Video
10/29/11 Fayette Stakes (gr. II) Video
11/25/11 Clark Handicap (gr. I) Video
04/22/12 Ben Ali Stakes (gr. III) Video
06/16/12 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) Video
08/11/12 Fourstardave Handicap (gr. IIT) Video
09/16/12 Woodbine Mile (gr. IT) Video
10/06/12 Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes (gr. IT) Video
11/03/12 Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) Video
04/12/13 Maker's 46 Mile Stakes (gr. IT) Video
05/04/13 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic Stakes (gr. IT) Video

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 Saturday, May 04, 2013
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 Saturday, May 04, 2013
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 Wednesday, May 01, 2013
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 Monday, April 29, 2013
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Wise Dan to Run in Woodford Reserve

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 Monday, April 29, 2013
Lisa Danielle is KY Broodmare of the Year

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 Thursday, April 25, 2013
Lisa Danielle, Dam of Wise Dan

Lisa Danielle, Dam of Wise Dan

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 Wednesday, April 24, 2013
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Horse of the Year Wise Dan, who won the Maker's 46 Mile (gr. IT)) on the Keeneland turf in his 2013 debut, breezed five furlongs in a bullet :59 3/5 over the main track April 24.

 Wednesday, April 24, 2013
New Beginnings at Season's End

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 Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Successful Dan Comes Back Running in Ben Ali

Successful Dan Comes Back Running in Ben Ali

Successful Dan, coming back off a layoff of nearly 10 months, dictated an easy pace and held off the pursuing Boisterous in the final furlong to post a one-length victory in the Ben Ali Stakes (gr. III) April 21 at Keeneland.

 Sunday, April 21, 2013
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Wise Dan Exits 2013 Debut Well, Foster Next

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 Thursday, April 18, 2013
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 Sunday, April 14, 2013
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 Friday, April 12, 2013
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Wise Dan Returns in Maker's 46 Mile

Morton Fink's reigning Horse of the Year Wise Dan makes his 2013 debut for trainer Charlie LoPresti in the $300,000 Maker's 46 Mile (gr. IT) at Keeneland April 12, with only four contenders willing to face him.

 Thursday, April 11, 2013
Lezcano Likely to Ride Wise Dan at Keeneland

Lezcano Likely to Ride Wise Dan at Keeneland

Jose Lezcano most likely will ride Wise Dan in the Maker's 46 Mile (gr. IT) at Keeneland April 12, trainer Charles LoPresti said.

 Monday, April 08, 2013
Wise Dan and Charlie LoPresti at Keeneland

Wise Dan and Charlie LoPresti at Keeneland

Charlie LoPresti talks about Wise Dan and Successful Dan at Keeneland on 4/2/2013.

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 Sunday, April 07, 2013
Stars Align for Keeneland Spring

Stars Align for Keeneland Spring

Claire Novak catches up with the connections of Wise Dan, Richard's Kid, Ramsey Farm, and Daisy Devine.

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 Sunday, April 07, 2013
Wise Dan Tightens Screws in Keeneland Drill

Wise Dan Tightens Screws in Keeneland Drill

Morton Fink's reigning Horse of the Year Wise Dan muscled his way through five furlongs in a bullet 1:00 flat April 4 at Keeneland, setting himself up perfectly for a 2013 debut in the April 12 Maker's 46 Mile (gr. IT).

 Thursday, April 04, 2013
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 Sunday, March 03, 2013
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Wise Dan a Reminder of Overbrook's Class

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It's unusual when a turf horse gets recognition beyond his favorite surface, so for Wise Dan to be voted champion turf male of 2012, champion older male, and Horse of the Year shows how dominating he is.

 Wednesday, February 20, 2013

KY-Bred Champion Nominees Announced

Nominees include eight Eclipse Award winners and the dams of 2012 grade I winners Beholder, Wise Dan, Point of Entry, and Dullahan.

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Wise Dan running in the Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Wise Dan running in the Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs.
Wise Dan running in the Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs.
Photo: Dave W. Harmon
Wise Dan running in the Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs.
Wise Dan wins the Woodford Reserve.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the Woodford Reserve.
Wise Dan in the Woodford Reserve post parade.
Photo: Dave W. Harmon
Wise Dan in the Woodford Reserve post parade.
Wise Dan running in the Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Wise Dan running in the Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs.
Wise Dan running in the Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Wise Dan running in the Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs.
Wise Dan running in the Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Wise Dan running in the Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs.
Wise Dan wins the Woodford Reserve.
Photo: Dave W. Harmon
Wise Dan wins the Woodford Reserve.
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Woodford Reserve.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Woodford Reserve.
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Woodford Reserve.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Woodford Reserve.
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Mark Mahan
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Mark Mahan
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Wise Dan at Keeneland, April 2013.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan at Keeneland, April 2013.
Wise Dan at Keeneland, April 2013.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan at Keeneland, April 2013.
Wise Dan at Keeneland, January 10, 2013.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan at Keeneland, January 10, 2013.
Wise Dan at Keeneland, January 10, 2013.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan at Keeneland, January 10, 2013.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Wise Dan in the Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Chad B. Harmon
Wise Dan in the Breeders' Cup Mile.
Wise Dan in the Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Crawford Ifland
Wise Dan in the Breeders' Cup Mile.
Wise Dan in the Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Wise Dan in the Breeders' Cup Mile.
Wise Dan in the Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Wise Dan in the Breeders' Cup Mile.
Wise Dan - Breeders' Cup 2012
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan - Breeders' Cup 2012
Wise Dan arrives at the 2012 Breeders' Cup.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan arrives at the 2012 Breeders' Cup.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Woodbine Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Woodbine Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Woodbine Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Woodbine Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Woodbine Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Woodbine Mile.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Woodbine Mile.
Wise Dan wins the Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the Woodbine Mile.
Wise Dan wins the Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the Woodbine Mile.
Wise Dan - Woodbine September 15, 2012.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan - Woodbine September 15, 2012.
Wise Dan - Woodbine September 15, 2012.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan - Woodbine September 15, 2012.
Wise Dan arrives at Woodbine on September 14, 2012.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan arrives at Woodbine on September 14, 2012.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Fourstardave.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Fourstardave.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Fourstardave.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Fourstardave.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Fourstardave.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Fourstardave.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Fourstardave.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Fourstardave.
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Fourstardave.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Fourstardave.
Wise Dan in the Ben Ali Stakes.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Wise Dan in the Ben Ali Stakes.
Wise Dan in the Ben Ali Stakes.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Wise Dan in the Ben Ali Stakes.
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Clark.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Clark.
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Clark.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Clark.
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Fayette Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Fayette Stakes.
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Fayette Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Fayette Stakes.
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Fayette Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Fayette Stakes.
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Fayette Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Fayette Stakes.
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Fayette Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Fayette Stakes.
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Fayette Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Fayette Stakes.
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Fayette Stakes.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Fayette Stakes.
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Fayette Stakes.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Fayette Stakes.
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Presque Isle Mile.
Photo: Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Presque Isle Mile.
Wise Dan wins the Firecracker Handicap.
Photo: Reed Palmer/Churchill Downs
Wise Dan wins the Firecracker Handicap.
Wise Dan wins the Firecracker Handicap.
Photo: Reed Palmer/Churchill Downs
Wise Dan wins the Firecracker Handicap.
Wise Dan at Churchill Downs on June 28, 2011.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Wise Dan at Churchill Downs on June 28, 2011.
Wise Dan wins the 2010 Phoenix.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Wise Dan wins the 2010 Phoenix.
Wise Dan wins the 2010 Phoenix.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2010 Phoenix.
Wise Dan wins the 2010 Phoenix.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2010 Phoenix.

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