Dubai World Cup: Interview With Doug Watson
Interview with trainer Doug Watson on March 21, 2016. Doug discusses Candy Boy, Cool Cowboy, One Man Band (IRE), Faulkner (GB), Basateen (IRE), Polar River, and Meadow Creek (GB). watch video
Candy Boy
- Bay Colt
- Born 2011
- KY-Bred
Anne M. Eberhardt
Caption: Candy Boy Kentucky Derby contenders in training at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 29, 2014 KentuckyDerby 2Works4_29 image314 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
Order Photo
Anne M. Eberhardt
Caption: Candy Boy Kentucky Derby contenders in training at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 29, 2014 KentuckyDerby 2Works4_29 image316 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
Order Photo
Anne M. Eberhardt
Caption: Candy Boy Kentucky Derby contenders in training at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 29, 2014 KentuckyDerby 2Works4_29 image310 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
Order Photo
Anne M. Eberhardt
Caption: Candy Boy with Gary STevens Kentucky Derby contenders in training at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 26, 2014 KentuckyDerby 2Works4_26 image564 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
Order Photo
Anne M. Eberhardt
trainer John Sadler on Oct. 26, 2014, at Santa Anita in preparation for the Breeders' Cup. 2Origs10_26_14 image258 Anne M. Eberhardt photo
Anne M. Eberhardt
Candy Boy - Churchill Downs, April 29, 2014.
Order This Photo
Anne M. Eberhardt
Candy Boy - Churchill Downs, April 29, 2014.
Order This Photo
Benoit Photo
Candy Boy wins the 2014 Robert B. Lewis Stakes.
Benoit Photo
Candy Boy wins the 2014 Robert B. Lewis Stakes.
Benoit Photo
Candy Boy wins the 2014 Robert B. Lewis Stakes.
Benoit Photo
Candy Boy wins the 2014 Robert B. Lewis Stakes.
Anne M. Eberhardt
Candy Boy
Order This Photo
Anne M. Eberhardt
Candy Boy at Churchill Downs, April 26, 2014
Order This Photo
Benoit Photo
Candy Boy
Benoit Photo
Candy Boy
Benoit Photo
Candy Boy gets up late to win the Robert B. Lewis Stakes.
- News
- Profile
Dubai World Cup: Interview With Doug Watson
Interview with trainer Doug Watson on March 21, 2016. Doug discusses Candy Boy, Cool Cowboy, One Man Band (IRE), Faulkner (GB), Basateen (IRE), Polar River, and Meadow Creek (GB). Courtesy of the Dubai Racing Club
In Some Ways, a Most Unexpected Classic Field
Of the top six finishers from last year's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), only fifth-place finisher Tonalist is among the pre-entries in this year's edition Oct. 31 at Keeneland.
Star-Studded Group Nominated for Los Al Derby
Even with its limited footprint on the Southern California circuit, with racing dates interspersed throughout the year in short meets, Los Alamitos Race Course has done well to attract top talent to its centerpiece races.
Prince Bishop Denies U.S. Runners in Dubai
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum's Prince Bishop overpowered rivals California Chrome and Lea and opened up in the stretch to take the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) on Saturday, March 28 at Meydan.
Dubai Trackwork Notes, March 27
Following is the March 27 update on some of the horses preparing for races on the $30 million Dubai World Cup card, to be run March 28 at Meydan.
Probable Fields Released for Dubai World Cup
Horse of the Year California Chrome and 2014 Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) winner African Story headline the list of probable runners for this year $10 million Dubai World Cup March 28 at Meydan.
'Chrome' Tops U.S. Nominees for World Cup
Horse of the Year California Chrome, dual champion Main Sequence, and Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Bayern are among U.S. runners nominated for races on the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) card March 28 at Meydan.
TimeformUS Breeders' Cup Preview: Classic
Timeform US Breeders' Cup Preview: Will Shared Belief Remain Undefeated? read blog
Haskin BC Report: A Classic Potpourri
There are so many different aspects to this year's Breeders' Cup Classic and so many little tidbits surrounding the participants, it is time to share some of them. read blog
Sadler on Candy Boy: 'His Form is His Form'
Although classic winner California Chrome and champion Shared Belief are among the 3-year-olds sharing top billing in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), trainer John Sadler believes Candy Boy belongs.
Busy Day of Breeders' Cup Works Oct. 25
It was a busy day Oct. 25 on the track at Santa Anita Park, where nearly two dozen participants in the two-day Breeders' Cup World Championships went through their final paces.
Top 3-Year-Olds Abound in BC Classic
A wide-open field of 15 has been pre-entered is this year's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), headed by a powerful 3-year-old group.
Bevy of Breeders' Cup Workers Hit Santa Anita
The countdown to the upcoming 31st Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park intensified Oct. 18 with a bevy of workers out at the Southern California track on a pleasant, sun-kissed morning.
Questions Surround BC Classic 3-Year-Olds
With the once-powerful older horse division now all but depleted, the spotlight in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) shines on the 3-year-olds, who should be as dominant at the mutuel windows as they look to be on the track.
California Chrome Looks Good in Latest Work
Under regular rider Victor Espinoza, California Chrome worked five furlongs at his Los Alamitos base the morning of Oct. 11 in :59 3/5 in preparation for the upcoming Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).
'Chrome' Eyes BC Classic, Bayern Has Options
Dual classic winner California Chrome came out of his unplaced finish in the Sept. 20 Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) in good order and is on course for the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).
Bayern Cruises to Pennsylvania Derby Win
Bayern seized a clear lead through a half-mile Saturday, Sept. 20, in the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) at Parx Racing and drew off in the stretch for an easy victory, spoiling California Chrome's comeback.
Sherman Says 'Chrome' Looks as Good as Ever
Trainer Art Sherman couldn't be more pleased with how California Chrome is coming up to the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) at Parx Racing Sept. 20.
TimeformUS: The G2 Pennsylvania Derby
Nominally a Grade 2, the $1,000,000 Pennsylvania Derby has a Grade 1 feel this year, as well as a Grade 1 purse, and that, of course, is due to the presence of 2014 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner California Chrome. read blog
California Chrome Draws Rail in PA Derby
California Chrome, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands and Preakness Stakes (both gr. I), will break from the rail in the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) Sept. 20 at Parx Racing.
That Handicapping Show: Pennsylvania Derby
Frank Angst and Evan Hammonds handicap the talented field of the Pennsylvania Derby. California Chrome, Candy Boy, Protonico, Bayern, Tapiture and more. Who do you think is the best horse in the field? watch video
That Handicapping Show: Pennsylvania Derby
Frank Angst and Evan Hammonds handicap the talented field of the Pennsylvania Derby. California Chrome, Candy Boy, Protonico, Bayern, Tapiture and more. Who do you think is the best horse in the field? Download Brisnet Past Performances for the Pennsylvania Derby.
California Chrome Arrives at Parx Racing
Dual classic winner California Chrome arrived on the backstretch at Parx Racing Sept. 16 ahead of his bid in the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) Sept. 20.
Tapiture Noses Out Candy Boy in WV Derby
Winchell Thoroughbreds' Tapiture overcame a troubled trip and a lost shoe to gamely defeat a determined Candy Boy at the wire in the $750,000 West Virginia Derby (gr. II) at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort Aug. 2.
Grade II Winners to Battle in WV Derby
Grade II winners Candy Boy, Tapiture, and Vicar's in Trouble, all of which competed in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), are among nine 3-year-olds entered in the West Virginia Derby (gr. II) Aug. 2.
Candy Boy Among 47 West Virginia Derby Noms
Forty-seven 3-year-olds have been nominated for the $750,000 West Virginia Derby presented by Xpressbet (gr. II), to be run Aug. 2 at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort.
Champ Shared Belief Cruises in Los Al Derby
Unbeaten Shared Belief, last year's 2-year-old juvenile champion, answered the dirt question with an emphatic 4 1/4-length win in the $500,000 Los Alamitos Derby (gr. II) July 5 at Los Alamitos Race Course.
That Handicapping Show: Los Alamitos Derby
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak preview the Los Alamitos Derby featuring Shared Belief and Candy Boy. Watch Video
That Handicapping Show: The Los Alamitos Derby
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak preview the Los Alamitos Derby featuring Shared Belief and Candy Boy. Download Brisnet Past Performances for the Los Alamitos Derby.
Shared Belief Highlights First Los Al Derby
Los Alamitos Race Course produced a major drawing card for the first graded stakes of its new meet when 2013 juvenile champion Shared Belief was entered for the $500,000 Los Alamitos Derby (gr. II) to be run July 5.
11 Could Challenge Chrome's Triple Crown Bid
As Triple Crown contender California Chrome went about his daily routine May 24 in preparation for the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I), a sizable field was shaping up to challenge the colt in the 1 1/2-mile race.
Samraat, Others Exit Derby in Good Shape
Trainer Rick Violette said he was delighted with the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) fifth-place performance put in by his colt Samraat, but was unsure of the colt's next start.
Kentucky Derby Preview: Bring it Home, Chrome
'We need heroes right now, and I'm hoping he's one of them.' -- Art Sherman, trainer of 5-2 Kentucky Derby (gr. I) favorite California Chrome.
Kentucky Derby 140 Selections
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the 140th Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I). read blog
That Handicapping Show: Kentucky Derby
Claire Novak and Frank Angst are at Churchill Downs to handicap the Kentucky Derby (gr. I). watch video
Haskin's Derby Report: General on the Attack
Mike Maker has been looking forward to working General a Rod since his unexpectedly slow work last week. read blog
Busy Saturday for Derby, Oaks Horses
It was a beautiful Saturday morning at Churchill Downs April 26 as a handful of hopefuls for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) went to the track.
Sadler Sends Candy Boy to Final Derby Drill
California trainer John Sadler sent Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II) winner Candy Boy through his final major preparations for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) April 26 at Churchill Downs.
Ky Derby: John Sadler on Candy Boy
Trainer John Sadler talks about the April 26 work of Kentucky Derby (gr. I) contender Candy Boy. watch video
Ky Derby: John Sadler on Candy Boy's Work
Trainer John Sadler talks about the April 26 work of Kentucky Derby (gr. I) contender Candy Boy.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 4/21/2014
With a few horses moving off the Kentucky Derby contenders list, Steve adjusts his. read blog
After the Wire: Top 5 Derby Prep Races
Evan Hammonds recaps his top 5 Kentucky Derby prep race performances by horses still on the Kentucky Derby trail. watch video
After the Wire: Kentucky Derby Prep Race Top 5
Evan Hammonds recaps his top 5 Kentucky Derby prep race performances by horses still on the Kentucky Derby trail.
California Chrome Cruises at Los Alamitos
California Chrome, early favorite for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) took another step forward when he cruised four furlongs at his Los Alamitos headquarters the morning of April 19 in :47 4/5.
Bejarano Picks Up Derby Mount on Wildcat Red
Jockey Rafael Bejarano has been tabbed to ride Wildcat Red in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), becoming the sixth jockey employed by trainer Jose Garoffalo in the colt's past six starts.
California Chrome Shines Again in SA Derby
Every time he runs, California Chrome is more impressive than his last start, and the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) on April 5 was no exception.
Stevens Optimistic About 10th SA Derby Win
Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens hopes to add to his record of nine Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) victories when he rides 9-5 morning line second choice Candy Boy in the $1 million race April 5.
TimeformUS Saturday Stakes Plays
TimeformUS Saturday Stakes and Derby Prep Plays read blog
Social Inclusion: Rising Star or 1-Hit Wonder
This Saturday, Social Inclusion will make his much-anticipated stakes debut in the $1 million Wood Memorial (gr. I) at Aqueduct, one of four grade I races for 3-year-olds being run this weekend. read blog
Connections
| Trainer | John W. Sadler |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Corey S. Nakatani |
| Owner | C R K Stable |
| Breeder | Lee Searing & Susan Searing |
Pedigree
| Candy Boy View Five-Cross Pedigree | Candy Ride (ARG) | Ride the Rails |
| Candy Girl (ARG) | ||
| She's an Eleven | In Excess (IRE) | |
| She's a Sensation |
Auction History
No auction history found.
Search Horses
Trending Horses
| Tapwrit |
| Classic Empire |
| Always Dreaming |
| Arrogate |
| Spooky Woods |
| Songbird |
| Twisted Tom |
| Gormley |
| Lookin At Lee |
| Unspoiled Moments |
