Green Mask Powers to Highlander Score
Finishing a close second in last year's event, Green Mask was determined to be the winner this time as he powered down the Woodbine stretch to victory in the $250,000 Highlander Stakes (G2T) July 2.
Green Mask
- Dark Bay or Brown Colt
- Born 2011
- KY-Bred
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Green Mask with Jockey Javier Castellano wins the 2017 Highlander Stakes.
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Green Mask with Jockey Javier Castellano wins the 2017 Highlander Stakes.
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Green Mask with Jockey Javier Castellano wins the 2017 Highlander Stakes.
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Green Mask wins the 2017 Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. Presented by Twinspires.com
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Green Mask wins the 2017 Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. Presented by Twinspires.com
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Green Mask wins the 2017 Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. Presented by Twinspires.com
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Green Mask wins the 2017 Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. Presented by Twinspires.com
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Green Mask wins the 2017 Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. Presented by Twinspires.com
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Green Mask wins the 2017 Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. Presented by Twinspires.com
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Green Mask wins the 2017 Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. Presented by Twinspires.com
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Green Mask wins the 2017 Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. Presented by Twinspires.com
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Green Mask wins the 2017 Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. Presented by Twinspires.com
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Green Mask wins the 2017 Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. Presented by Twinspires.com
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Green Mask wins the 2017 Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. Presented by Twinspires.com
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Green Mask wins the 2017 Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. Presented by Twinspires.com
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Green Mask wins the 2017 Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. Presented by Twinspires.com
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Green Mask wins the 2017 Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. Presented by Twinspires.com
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Green Mask wins the 2017 Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. Presented by Twinspires.com
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Green Mask wins the 2017 Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. Presented by Twinspires.com
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Green Mask wins the 2017 Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. Presented by Twinspires.com
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Green Mask wins the 2017 Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. Presented by Twinspires.com
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Green Mask, Javier Castellano up, wins the 23rd running of the Gr.3 Twin Spires Turf Sprint at Churchill Downs.
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Green Mask with Javier Castellano win the 23rd Running of The Twin Spires Turf Sprint (GIII) at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2017.
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Javier Castellano celebrates after winning The Twin Spires Turf Sprint on Green Mask on Friday, May 5th, 2017 at Churchill Downs.
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Green Mask, Javier Castellano up, wins the 23rd running of the Gr.3 Twin Spires Turf Sprint at Churchill Downs.
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Green Mask wins the 2017 Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes
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Green Mask with jockey Robby Albarado aboard wins the 2016 Bonapaw Stables at Fair Grounds.
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Green Mask Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Nov. 1, 2016, in Arcadia, CA.
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Green Mask Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Oct. 31, 2016, in Arcadia, CA.
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Green Mask - Hong Kong, December 13, 2015
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Green Mask - Hong Kong, December 12, 2015
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Green Mask - Hong Kong, December 10, 2015
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Green Mask and jockey Joao Moreira.
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Green Mask jogs at Sha Tin.
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Caption: Undrafted and Green Mask (inside) work for Wesley Ward Morning scenes at Keeneland for Breeders' Cup on Oct. 25, 2015.
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The Great War, left, Green Mask, right, work at Keeneland Sept. 27.
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Green Mask, front, The Great War, back, works at Keeneland Sept. 27.
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Green Mask, front, The Great War, back, works at Keeneland Sept. 27.
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Green Mask works at Keeneland Sept. 27.
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Green Mask Looms Large in Highlander at Woodbine
Green Mask will be tested by Calgary Cat and Noholdingback Bear in six-furlong sprint contest at Woodbine for older horses.
Disco Partner Wins Jaipur in World Record Time
For a second straight year a Patricia Generazio homebred not only won the Jaipur (G3T) but set a course and North American record in the process when Disco Partner rallied to a half-length victory in the turf sprint June 10 at Belmont Park.
Generazio Homebreds Back for Another Jaipur
After grabbing the top two positions in last year's Jaipur Invitational Stakes (G3T), Patricia Generazio homebreds Pure Sensation and Disco Partner are back for another edition of the turf sprint June 10 at Belmont Park.
Green Mask Makes the Grade in Turf Sprint
Narrowly denied a graded win last out, Sheikh Abdullah Saeed Almaddah's Green Mask flew by frontrunner Latent Revenge in the stretch to win the $150,000 Twin Spires Turf Sprint presented by TwinSpires.com (G3T)
Holding Gold Seeks Second Graded Win in Turf Sprint
Live Oak Plantation's homebred Holding Gold looks to score another graded win in the $150,000 Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes (G3T), but he'll face some familiar competition in the five-furlong turf test May 5 at Churchill Downs.
Holding Gold Holds Sway in Shakertown
Live Oak Plantation, trainer Mark Casse, and jockey Joel Rosario made it two straight stakes scores at Keeneland when they teamed to win the Shakertown Stakes (G2T) on turf with Holding Gold
Mongolian Saturday Tops Nine-Horse Shakertown Field
Mongolian Saturday, whose affinity for the Keeneland turf course includes the 2015 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) and last year's Woodford Stakes (G3T), headlines the field of nine entered in the $200,000 Shakertown Stakes (G2T) at 5 1/2 furlongs.
Breeders' Cup News Update for November 3
Claire Novak recaps the news of the day, including Lord Nelson's scratch from the Sprint, and the withdrawal of Suedois from the Turf Sprint, which allows Green Mask to run. Plus, more Europeans hit the track, including 2015 Turf winner Found.
Green Mask Draws into Turf Sprint
Trainer Brad Cox shipped D. J. Stable's Green Mask, third in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IT) in 2015, out to Santa Anita Park with the hopes of making the race again, despite being the second horse on the also-eligible list in a full field.
Passion for Action Rallies to Take Highlander
Benjamin Hutzel's homebred colt Passion for Action rallied from off the pace in a six-horse field to win the $173,777 Highlander Stakes (Can-IIT) July 3 at Woodbine for his third stakes win in four starts this year.
Lady Shipman Stands Tall in Highlander
Lady Shipman is no stranger tackling the boys, having finished second in last year's Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint, and she not only has the class in this field, but gets a weight allowance as well.
Rocket Heat, Ready for Rye Head Jaipur Cast
The Jaipur (gr. IIIT) will feature a charge of the light brigade as 14 horses sprint over the Belmont Park turf going six furlongs.
Japanese Horses Dominant in Hong Kong
It was a day for rising stars in Hong Kong as all three returning winners from last year's Longines Hong Kong International Races bowed to promising youngsters on the Dec. 13 program that featured four group I races.
Fields Set for Hong Kong International Races
Three of last year's winners are back for another try in the Dec. 13 Longines International Races in Hong Kong, an event enlivened this year by two U.S. runners including Breeders' Cup winner Mongolian Saturday.
U.S. Horses on Target for Hong Kong Sprint
U.S. horses Mongolian Saturday and Green Mask are both good to go for the Dec. 13 Longines Hong Kong Sprint (HK-I) at Sha Tin Racecourse, according to their trainers.
Setback for Green Mask in Hong Kong
Sheikh Abdullah Almaddah's Green Mask has been dealt a setback in his preparations for the Dec. 13 Longines Hong Kong Sprint (HK-I) after foot bruising was detected following a Dec. 7 workout at Sha Tin Racecourse.
American Runners Prep in Hong Kong
Mongolian Saturday and Green Mask, the respective winner and third-place finisher in the Longines Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IT), put in their final works Dec. 7 in preparation for the Longines Hong Kong Sprint.
33 Group I Winners Entered for HK Races
A total of 33 international group I winners, including Twinspires Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IT) victor Mongolian Saturday, are among the 56 entries for the Longines Hong Kong International Races Dec. 12 at Sha Tin.
Mongolian Saturday Conquers Turf Sprint
Mongolian Saturday proved a colorful winner of the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint, as native Mongolian garb filled the winner's circle and showed the event off as a truly international event.
Bobby's Kitten Seeking Second Turf Sprint
Always one of the most competitive races on the World Championships card, this year's Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IT) features the return of last year's winner, Bobby's Kitten, and a trio from Wesley Ward.
Ward Turf Workers Highlight Oct. 25 Work Tab
With no main track workers, morning workouts for Breeders' Cup hopefuls at Keeneland Oct. 25 were highlighted by breezes over the turf course, including a quartet from trainer Wesley Ward.
Catch a Glimpse, 'Daddyo' Head Keeneland Tab
Breeders' Cup hopefuls Catch a Glimpse and Conquest Daddyo breezed in company Oct. 6 at Keeneland for trainer Mark Casse. Also on the tab were Undrafted, Green Mask, Sunset Glow, and The Great War.
OBS Hosts 'Day of Champions' Races Jan. 21
The 25th annual Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's "Day of Champions" races will be run Tuesday, Jan. 21 in Ocala, Fla.
CashCall Next for Real Quiet Winner Tamarando
A return to a synthetic track and a quick pace helped propel Tamarando to a decisive victory in the $100,750 Real Quiet Stakes Nov. 24 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Connections
| Trainer | Brad H. Cox |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Javier Castellano |
| Owner | Abdullah Saeed Almaddah |
| Breeder | D. J. Stable, LLC |
Pedigree
| Green Mask View Five-Cross Pedigree | Mizzen Mast | Cozzene |
| Kinema | ||
| Bonsai Beauty | Forestry | |
| Pedicure |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTKOCT2012 Hip 843 |
Yearling | Quatro Amigos Stable | Betz Thoroughbreds, agent | $37,000 |
| OBSAPR2013 Hip 116 |
Two-year-old | Sheikh Abdullah Almaddah | Casse Sales, agent | $150,000 |
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