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Za Approval in the 2013 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Chad B. Harmon
Za Approval in the post parade for the 2013 Breeders' Cup Mile.
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Za Approval - Belmont Park, October 26, 2013.
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Za Approval wins the 2013 Knickerbocker.
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Za Approval wins the 2013 Knickerbocker.
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Za Approval wins the 2013 Knickerbocker.
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Za Approval - Woodbine, September 14, 2013.
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Za Approval wins the 2013 Red Bank Stakes.
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Za Approval wins the 2013 Red Bank Stakes.
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Za Approval wins the 2013 Appleton.
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Za Approval wins the 2013 Appleton.
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Za Approval wins the 2013 Appleton.
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Za Approval wins the 2013 Appleton.
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| Trainer | Christophe Clement |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Joel Rosario |
| Owner | Live Oak Plantation |
| Breeder | Live Oak Stud |
Pedigree
| Za Approval View Five-Cross Pedigree | Ghostzapper | Awesome Again |
| Baby Zip | ||
| Win Approval | With Approval | |
| Negotiator |
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Za Approval Tops Seven in Poker Stakes
Za Approval, runner-up to Wise Dan in last year's Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT), tops the seven-horse field that will contest the Poker Stakes (gr. IIIT) on the May 26 Memorial Day card at Belmont Park.
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Reigning Horse of the Year Wise Dan will get his 2014 campaign started April 11, when he takes on six foes in the $300,000 Maker's 46 Mile (gr. IT) at Keeneland in his first start of the year.
Wise Dan Works Toward Maker's 46 Mile Defense
Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan continued to progress toward his season debut, turning in an easy five-furlong breeze in 1:00 3/5 under regular rider Damien Rock April 1 at Keeneland.
Winning Prize Streaks Home in Kilroe Mile
Argentinian import Winning Prize streaked gate-to-wire in the $350,000 Frank E. Kilroe Mile (gr. IT) at Santa Anita Park March 8, securing his first grade I score in the U.S.
Lochte Looks for First California Stakes
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Wise Dan Rolls Again in Breeders' Cup Mile
Morton Fink's Wise Dan, taken much farther back than usual given a blistering early pace, circled rivals on the far turn and drew away late to win the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) Nov. 2 at Santa Anita for the second year.
Wise Dan Draws Post 8 for BC Mile Defense
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Za Approval Solid in Knickerbocker Score
Za Approval ran to his recent form and easily captured the $200,000 Knickerbocker Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Belmont Park Oct. 12, coming off recent runner-up efforts behind Wise Dan and Obviously.
Boisterous, Za Approval Top Knickerbocker
Grade I winner Boisterous is looking to get back on track in the $200,000 Knickerbocker Stakes (gr. IIIT) Oct. 12 at Belmont Park, a race he has won twice before, but Live Oak Plantation's Za Approval looms large.
Wise Dan Makes History in Woodbine Mile Romp
Wise Dan became the first two-time winner of the Ricoh Woodbine Mile when he romped to victory Sept. 15 in track-record time over the Toronto track's turf course as the shortest-priced favorite in the race's 17 renewals.
Wise Dan Heavy Pick for Woodbine Mile Repeat
Morton Fink's Wise Dan, winner of last year's Ricoh Woodbine Mile (Can-IT) and Horse of the Year in 2012, drew post four in a field of six as the 2-5 favorite for the $1 million grass test Sept. 15 in Toronto.
Silver Max Seeks Third Summer Score in Baruch
Coming in off a 5 3/4-length victory in the Oceanport Stakes (gr. IIIT), Silver Max looks for a repeat performance in Saratoga Race Course's Aug. 31 running of the $250,000 Bernard Baruch Handicap (gr. IIT).
Stall, Shirreffs Gunning for Wise Dan at Spa
Trainer Charlie LoPresti contemplated the question, scuffed his work boots in the dirt a little, answered with a thoughtful air. "Wise Dan? He's every bit as good as where I had him last season."
Wise Dan Works, Fourstardave Field Shapes Up
Horse of the Year Wise Dan is sitting on "go" for the $500,000 Fourstardave Handicap (gr. IIT) to be run at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 10, following a half-mile breeze over the New York oval's main track Aug. 3.
Obviously Gives Mitchell Shoemaker Milestone
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Jeranimo Must Catch Obviously in Shoemaker
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Bravo Guides Za Approval to Red Bank Victory
With a well-timed ride from Joe Bravo, favored Za Approval caught outsider Tune Me In in the final yards to capture the $111,000 Red Bank Stakes (gr. III) on the turf May 18 at Monmouth Park.
Za Approval, Javerre Head Full Red Bank Field
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Za Approval Zips Away to Appleton Triumph
Favored Za Approval took advantage of a hot pace to rally for his first career stakes victory in the $100,000 Appleton (gr. III) March 30 at Gulfstream Park.
Tough Field Awaits Silver Max in Appleton
Silver Max, who captured six consecutive races on turf last year, makes his 4-year-old debut March 30 in the $100,000 Appleton Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Gulfstream Park.
Data Link to Open 2013 in Canadian Turf
After winning three graded stakes on turf last year, including the grade I Maker's 46 Mile Stakes, Data Link will make his 5-year-old seasonal debut on Feb. 23 in the Canadian Turf Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park.
Mutual Trust Tries to Rebound in Miami Mile
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