Hold Me Back Sires First Winner
Truth in the Lies became the first winner for dual graded stakes victor Hold Me Back when the juvenile filly captured her career debut in the first race at Pimlico Race Course April 10.
Pacific Classic S. presented by TVG
Race 8 at DEL MAR on
- One And One Fourth Miles
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- 4:30 PM
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| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Awesome Gem | UNKNOWN |
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| Battle of Hastings (GB) | Gregory Fox |
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| Crowded House (GB) | Ben D. A. Cecil |
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| Dakota Phone | Jerry Hollendorfer |
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| Hold Me Back | William I. Mott |
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| Isle of Giant's | Ben D. A. Cecil |
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| Richard's Kid | Doug F. O'Neill |
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| Temple City | Carla Gaines |
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| The Usual Q. T. | James M. Cassidy |
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| Unusual Suspect | Barry Abrams |
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Calif. Millionaire The Usual Q. T. Euthanized
Grade I-winning millionaire gelding The Usual Q. T. was euthanized the first week of February due to complications from an illness, trainer Jim Cassidy confirmed Feb. 27.
Multiple GI Winner Richard's Kid to Magali
Millionaire and multiple grade I winner Richard's Kid (Lemon Drop Kid--Tough Broad, by Broad Brush) has been retired to Magali Farms in Santa Ynez, Calif., where he will stand the 2014 season for $4,500.
Malibu Moon's 2014 Fee Set at $95,000
B. Wayne Hughes' Spendthrift Farms announced its 2014 stud fees for 21 stallions both Kentucky-based and regional, led again by leading sire Malibu Moon whose fee jumped from $70,000 to $95,000 stands and nurses.
Keyed Entry, 3 Others Sold to Saudi Arabia
Graded stakes performers Keyed Entry, Patriot Act, Roaring Fever, and Zavata have been sold to continue their stud careers in Saudi Arabia in deals brokered by Chad Schumer of Schumer Bloodstock.
Multiple Grade I Winner Richard's Kid Retired
Richard's Kid, two-time winner of the Pacific Classic (gr. I) and of six total graded stakes through a 47-start career, has been retired due to a slight tendon tear.
Industry Finds Solid Footing at Keeneland
Keeneland's September yearling sale ended Saturday with strong gains over last year that justified pre-sale optimism and signaled that commercial Thoroughbred breeding has regained solid financial footing.
Rosario On Track for Early October Comeback
Jockey Joel Rosario continues to recover from the foot injury that caused him to miss major mounts over the Aug. 24 weekend, and is on course for a comeback around the first week in October, agent Ron Anderson said Sept. 4.
Del Mar Confirms TVG Pacific Classic Clocking
Officials with the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club announced Aug. 28 they will not adjust the final time for the 2013 TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I), won by a record 8 1/2 lengths by Game On Dude.
Pacific Classic Time Off for Game On Dude?
The head speed figure maker for TimeformUS believes Game On Dude completed the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) about 1 1/2 seconds faster than what he is being given credit for on the official chart.
After the Wire - Travers and Pacific Classic
Evan Hammonds recaps the Travers Stakes and Pacific Classic. Watch Video
Game On Dude Spectacular in Pacific Classic
Overcoming concerns about the Del Mar Polytrack, Game On Dude demolished the field by a record 8 1/2 lengths in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) in the most dominant performance of his career Aug. 25.
Martin Garcia Inherits Mount on Game On Dude
Martin Garcia was slated to ride Liaison in the Aug. 25 TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) at Del Mar, but inherited a bigger assignment when jockey Joel Rosario fractured his foot in an Aug. 23 racing accident at Saratoga.
Rosario Out Six Weeks with Fractured Foot
Jockey Joel Rosario fractured a bone in his left foot and will be sidelined for six weeks. He will be replaced by Jose Lezcano on Orb in the Travers Stakes; a rider is still needed for Game On Dude in the Pacific Classic.
Dude, Dullahan Clash Again in Pacific Classic
A six-time grade I winner whose problems with the Polytrack at Del Mar have been well-chronicled, Game On Dude is on the verge of a breakthrough in the TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) Aug. 25, trainer Bob Baffert believes.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays
TimeformUS Weekend Plays: Saratoga and Del Mar Graded Stakes Races. read blog
Game On Dude in Post 11 for Pacific Classic
Game On Dude will break from post 11 at Del Mar Aug. 25 in a field of 13 for the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I), the richest race in the west for older horses.
Baffert Feels 'Dude' is Better Than Ever
Trainer believes Game On Dude is sitting on a big effort in the Pacific Classic.
Game On Dude in Final Pacific Classic Work
Game On Dude, likely favorite for the TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I), put in a sharp drill of five furlongs in :59 3/5 Aug. 19 at Del Mar in his final major move leading up to the $1 million, 1 1/4-mile race Aug. 25.
Richard's Kid Appears Set for Pacific Classic
Richard's Kid, looking for an unprecedented third victory in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I), had trainer Doug O'Neill smiling after a six-furlong jaunt in 1:13 3/5 over the Polytrack for Joe Talamo Aug. 16.
Dullahan Drills Sharply for Pacific Classic
Dullahan went five furlongs at Churchill Downs in :59 flat the morning of Aug. 11, best of 12 workouts at the distance in preparation for his title defense in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) Aug. 25.
Gomez to Ride Saturday, Happy to be Back
Jockey Garrett Gomez says he's ready to go after finally getting clearance from stewards at Del Mar to ride workouts on the morning of Aug. 9 and in race competition the following day.
Game On Dude Has Eventful Drill at Del Mar
Game On Dude worked five furlongs in 1:01 2/5 Aug. 1 at Del Mar under Martin Garcia for the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) later in the month, but it hardly turned out to be a routine drill.
Rosario Rides Game On Dude in Pacific Classic
Joel Rosario, who guided Dullahan to victory in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic in 2012, will ride Game On Dude in the 23rd edition of Del Mar's signature event Aug. 25.
Del Mar Lover Richard's Kid Repeats in Cougar
Mired in a year-long slump since moving to the Doug O'Neill barn from Bob Baffert, Richard's Kid snapped out of it with a repeat victory in the $100,000 Cougar II Handicap (gr. III) July 26 at Del Mar.
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