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Wise Dan (KY)

5yo Chestnut Gelding

Trainer: Charles Lopresti
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Owner: Morton Fink
Breeder: Mort Fink
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Wise Dan Sets Track Mark in Ben Ali Romp

Wise Dan Sets Track Mark in Ben Ali Romp

Wise Dan, a grade I winner in his final start of 2011, picked up right where he left off in his first race of the year, romping by 10 1/2 lengths while setting a Keeneland Polytrack record in the $150,000 Ben Ali Stakes.

 Sunday, April 22, 2012
Wise Dan Gets Season Started in Ben Ali

Wise Dan Gets Season Started in Ben Ali

Wise Dan, a four-time stakes winner last season, will begin his 2012 campaign in the $150,000 Ben Ali (gr. III) April 22 at Keeneland.

 Thursday, April 19, 2012
Turallure, Wise Dan Get Back to Work

Turallure, Wise Dan Get Back to Work

Turallure and Wise Dan, a pair of Charles Lopresti trainees expected to play major roles in their respective divisions in 2012, had their first works of the year Feb. 16 at Keeneland.

 Thursday, February 16, 2012
A Lot to Look Forward to in 2012

A Lot to Look Forward to in 2012

There is an impressive list of older horses returning next year.

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 Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Slideshow: The Week In Photos - Nov. 27, 2011

Slideshow: The Week In Photos - Nov. 27, 2011

See races from around the world from Thanksgiving weekend 2011.

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 Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Wise Dan Impresses in Clark Handicap

Wise Dan Impresses in Clark Handicap

Versatile gelding Wise Dan registered the first grade I victory of his career when he wore down Mission Impazible in the final furlong to easily capture the $500,000 Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs Nov. 25.

 Friday, November 25, 2011
2011 Clark - Predict the Order

2011 Clark - Predict the Order

Who will win the Clark Handicap (gr. I) at Churchill Downs? Will it be one of the horses that ran in the Breeders' Cup, or a new face? How will the others finish?

Predict the Order

 Wednesday, November 23, 2011
THS: Clark Handicap 2011

THS: Clark Handicap 2011

Jason, Tom, and Steve Pallardy of TwinSpires.com handicap the Clark Handicap from Churchill Downs.

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 Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Clark at Churchill Has Breeders' Cup Look

Clark at Churchill Has Breeders' Cup Look

This year's Breeders' Cup may be a memory, but no fewer than five horses that competed in the 2011 World Championships are back at Churchill Downs for the $500,000 Clark Handicap (gr. I) Nov. 25.

 Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Flat Out Assigned Top Weight for Clark

Flat Out Assigned Top Weight for Clark

Flat Out, winner of the Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) and beaten favorite in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) two weeks ago, has been assigned the high weight of 123 pounds for the $500,000 Clark Handicap (gr. I) Nov. 25.

 Saturday, November 19, 2011
Wise Dan Makes Easy Work of Fayette

Wise Dan Makes Easy Work of Fayette

Wise Dan came away with the lead coming off the turn and ran away to a four-length victory in the $150,000 Fayette Stakes (gr. II) on closing day of Keeneland Oct.29.

 Saturday, October 29, 2011
Mission Impazible, Wise Dan Headline Fayette

Mission Impazible, Wise Dan Headline Fayette

A field of 12, including six horses that have won over the Keeneland main track, line up for an interesting edition of the $150,000 Fayette Stakes (gr. II) Oct. 29 on closing day of the fall meet.

 Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Gio Ponti Back on Track, Repeats in Turf Mile

Gio Ponti Back on Track, Repeats in Turf Mile

Castleton Lyons Farm's Gio Ponti rallied past Get Stormy and Sidney's Candy in deep stretch to win the $600,000 Shadwell Turf Mile (gr. IT) for the second consecutive year Oct. 8 at Keeneland.

 Saturday, October 08, 2011
Wise Dan Preps for Keeneland's Shadwell Mile

Wise Dan Preps for Keeneland's Shadwell Mile

Morton Fink's homebred Wise Dan worked a half-mile in :46 1/5 around the "dogs" over a firm turf course at Keeneland Oct. 3 as a final tuneup for the $600,000 Shadwell Turf Mile (gr. IT) Oct. 8.

 Monday, October 03, 2011
Slideshow: The Week In Photos - July 4, 2011

Slideshow: The Week In Photos - July 4, 2011

Review graded stakes from Independence Day weekend.

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 Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Wise Dan Scores Firecracker in Turf Debut

Wise Dan Scores Firecracker in Turf Debut

Making his first start on turf in his 10th time out. Morton Fink's homebred Wise Dan made a powerful stretch move en route to a 2 3/4-length win in the $203,000 Firecracker Handicap (gr. IIT) July 4 at Churchill Downs.

 Monday, July 04, 2011
2011 Firecracker - Predict the Order

2011 Firecracker - Predict the Order

The Churchill Downs' meet ends with a bang with the Firecracker Handicap. Can you predict the finish order?

Predict the Order

 Friday, July 01, 2011
General Quarters Leads Crowded Firecracker

General Quarters Leads Crowded Firecracker

General Quarters, who scored the biggest turf win of his career last year at Churchill Downs, returns as the 119-pound high weight in the $175,000 Firecracker Handicap (gr. IIT) on closing day of the 38-day spring meet.

 Friday, July 01, 2011
Wise Dan, Others Drill for CD's Firecracker

Wise Dan, Others Drill for CD's Firecracker

Wise Dan, General Quarters, Mister Mardi Gras among those that work the morning of June 28 in advance of Churchill Downs' July 4 Firecracker Handicap (gr. IIT).

 Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Aikenite Rallies to Score Commonwealth

Aikenite Rallies to Score Commonwealth

Aikenite rallied from off the pace, collared Cool Bullet at the sixteenth-pole, and drew away for a decisive victory in the $175,000 Commonwealth Stakes (gr. II) on April 16.

 Saturday, April 16, 2011
Wise Dan Seeks Second Stakes at Keeneland

Wise Dan Seeks Second Stakes at Keeneland

A short field of five, three of which are graded stakes winners, will go postward in the April 16 Commonwealth Stakes (gr. II).

 Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Breeders' Cup Chat: Saturday Picks

Breeders' Cup Chat: Saturday Picks

Selections for the Nov. 6 Breeders' Cup races, including the Classic.

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 Friday, November 05, 2010

Lopresti Hopes To Stay Hot

Fresh off a red-hot Keeneland meeting, trainer Charles Lopresti hopes to keep things rolling with Here Comes Ben and Wise Dan on the Saturday Breeders' Cup card.

 Thursday, November 04, 2010
Breeders' Cup Chat: Ten Longshots to Consider

Breeders' Cup Chat: Ten Longshots to Consider

With the Breeders' Cup entries now drawn, here a few longshots to look at.

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 Tuesday, November 02, 2010
THS: The Fayette & Early BC Preview

THS: The Fayette & Early BC Preview

Jason, Tom, and James Scully of TwinSpires.com preview the Greenbrier Fayette Stakes (gr. II). Plus, an early look at the Breeders' Cup Juvenile and Sprint.

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 Thursday, October 28, 2010
More Articles about Wise Dan
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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