Twice The Appeal

Smiling Tiger Transferring to Harris Farms

• By Jack Shinar
• September 10, 2014
• Thoroughbred Breeding, West Region

After a successful first breeding season, California stallion Smiling Tiger is being moved to John Harris' Harris Farms near Coalinga, Calif., co-owner Phil Lebherz confirmed Sept. 3.

Dynamic Host Topples Tokyo City Cup

• By Jack Shinar
• March 24, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, West Region

Dynamic Host, claimed for $40,000 last summer, became a graded stakes winner when he held off British import Dhaamer by a neck in the $100,000 Tokyo City Cup (gr. III) at Santa Anita Mach 24.

Eight Get Distance Test in Tokyo City Cup

• By Jack Shinar
• March 21, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, West Region

With the 2012 Breeders' Cup Marathon (gr. II) set for Santa Anita this fall, the $100,000 Tokyo City Cup (gr. III) is as good a place as any to find out which local horses can get the distance.

Big 'Cap Draws 13; Ultimate Eagle Favored

• By Jack Shinar
• February 29, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, West Region

With defending champion Game On Dude skipping the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), Ultimate Eagle leads a field of 13 in the $750,000 event March 3.

Alternation Back at Oaklawn in Essex Handicap

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• February 3, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, Midwest Region

Pin Oak Stud's regally bred son of Distorted Humor, now 4, returns to Oaklawn ready to redeem himself in the $100,000 Essex Handicap where he was installed as the 2-1 morning line favorite and is the 118-pound high weight.

Dialed In Early 3-1 Kentucky Derby Favorite

• By Ron Mitchell
• May 6, 2011
• Triple Crown

When early wagering on the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) began May 6, Florida Derby (gr. I) winner Dialed In was listed at 3-1 odds.

Twice the Appeal Works Under Borel

• By Ron Mitchell
• April 30, 2011
• Triple Crown, Kentucky

Trainer Jeff Bonde sent two horses he hopes run in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) to the track at Churchill Downs the morning of April 30 for six-furlong breezes.

Borel to Ride Twice the Appeal in Derby

• By Jason Shandler
• April 27, 2011
• Triple Crown, Kentucky

Borel's agent, Jerry Hissam, confirmed April 27 that his client would be aboard Twice the Appeal in the May 7 Derby.

Twice the Appeal Breezes; 'Mo to Work Tuesday

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• April 22, 2011
• Triple Crown, Kentucky

Sunland Park Derby (gr. III) winner Twice the Appeal breezed six furlongs over a fast track at Churchill Downs in 1:17 1/5 on April 22 as he prepped for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

The Week In Photos: March 27, 2011

• March 28, 2011

The weekend's racing from the US, Dubai, and Japan. View Slideshow

Ky. Derby Trail: Making the Most of Defeat

• By Steve Haskin
• March 28, 2011
• Triple Crown

Looking for a potential Derby contender coming out of this weekend's races? You might want to look outside the winner's circle. Read Blog

Twice the Appeal, 25-1, Stuns Sunland Derby

• By Jack Shinar
• March 27, 2011
• Triple Crown, Southwest Region

Twice the Appeal, disqualified in his prior start, made the most of a second chance when he collared Astrology near mid-stretch en route to a 1 1/2-length victory in the $800,000 Sunland Derby (gr. III) in New Mexico.

Beer Meister Brews Big Upset at Turf Paradise

• By Jack Shinar
• February 26, 2011
• Triple Crown, Southwest Region

Beer Meister, at 40-1, rallied from last to win the $50,000 Turf Paradise Derby, upsetting the 7-10 favorite Indian Winter at the Phoenix, Ariz., track Feb. 26.