Slideshow: Groupie Doll's First Foal At Home
Groupie Doll's first foal is home at Timber Town Stable in Lexington, Kentucky. view slideshow
Groupie Doll
- Chestnut Filly
- Born 2008
- KY-Bred
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Fred Bradley, co-owner of Groupie Doll Breeders' Cup races at Santa Anita near Arcadia, California, on Nov. 3, 2012.
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Hopes are high for his future as a racehorse given his excellent recovery.
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Yummy!
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He has made tremendous progress in his recovery from a premature birth.
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Groupie Doll's colt is happy to be back at Timber Town enjoying the lush grass.
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Tapit--Groupie Doll colt poses for the camera upon returning home to Timber Town Stable in Lexington, Kentucky.
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His connections say he is full of personality and spirit.
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The colt already knows how to pose well for conformation shots.
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The colt enjoys running in his paddock.
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Groupie Doll was a repeat winner in the Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes, setting a new track-record for 6 1/2 furlongs.
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Caption: Groupie Doll Breeders' Cup horses and connections at Santa Anita near Acadia, California, preparing for Breeders' Cup raceways on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, 2013. BCWorks01_10_26_13 Jpgsimage686 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Groupie Doll Breeders' Cup horses and connections at Santa Anita near Acadia, California, preparing for Breeders' Cup raceways on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, 2013. BCWorks01_10_26_13 RAWimage690 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Groupie Doll with Rajiv Maragh wins the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint, (gr. I).
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Groupie Doll with Rajiv Maragh wins the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint, (gr. I).
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Jockey Rajiv Maragh urges Groupie Doll past Judy the Beauty to win the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint at Santa Anita.
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Groupie Doll running in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint.
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Groupie Doll wins the Grade III Hurricane Bertie Stakes at Gulfstream Park.
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Groupie Doll with Rajiv Maragh overpower Judy the Beauty to win the 2013 Grade I Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint at Santa Anita Park.
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Groupie Doll and jockey Rajiv Maragh capture the Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes at Keeneland Race Track.
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Groupie Doll at Wayne and Cathy Sweezey's Timber Town Stable near Lexington, Kentucky.
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Groupie Doll finishes her career strong with a win in the Hurricane Bertie Stakes.
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Groupie Doll wins the Hurricane Bertie Stakes.
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Groupie Doll wins the Hurricane Bertie Stakes.
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Groupie Doll wins the Hurricane Bertie Stakes.
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Groupie Doll - November 25, 2013.
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Groupie Doll - November 25, 2013.
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Groupie Doll at Belmont, November 16, 2013.
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Groupie Doll Works at Belmont Park, November 16, 2013.
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Groupie Doll works at Belmont Park on November 16, 2013.
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Groupie Doll at the 2013 Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale.
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Groupie Doll at the 2013 Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale.
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Groupie Doll at the 2013 Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale.
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Groupie Doll at the 2013 Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale.
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Groupie Doll and the field of the Breeders' Cup F&M Sprint.
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Groupie Doll wins the 2013 Breeders Cup Filly and Mare Sprint
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Groupie Doll - 2013 Breeders' Cup, October 30, 2013.
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Groupie Doll - 2013 Breeders' Cup, October 29, 2013.
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Groupie Doll - 2013 Breeders' Cup, October 26, 2013.
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Groupie Doll at Keeneland.
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Groupie Doll at Keeneland.
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Groupie Doll at Keeneland.
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Groupie Doll at Keeneland.
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Groupie Doll at Keeneland.
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Groupie Doll wins the Presque Isle Masters Stakes.
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Groupie Doll wins the Presque Isle Masters Stakes.
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Groupie Doll wins the Presque Isle Masters Stakes.
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Brass Hat, left, and Groupie Doll, right.
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Groupie Doll - Churchill Downs, November 17, 2012.
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Groupie Doll in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint.
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Groupie Doll in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint.
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Groupie Doll in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint.
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Groupie Doll wins the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint.
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Groupie Doll in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint.
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Groupie Doll in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint.
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Groupie Doll in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint.
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Groupie Doll in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint.
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Groupie Doll works at Santa Anita 10/29/2012.
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Groupie Doll wins the 2012 Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes.
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Groupie Doll wins the 2012 Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes.
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Groupie Doll wins the 2012 Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes.
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Groupie Doll wins the 2012 Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes.
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Groupie Doll wins the 2012 Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes.
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Groupie Doll wins the 2012 Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes.
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Groupie Doll wins the 2012 Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes.
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Groupie Doll wins the 2012 Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes.
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Groupie Doll wins the 2012 Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes.
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Groupie Doll wins the 2012 Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes.
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Groupie Doll wins the 2012 Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes.
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Groupie Doll in the Humana Distaff.
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Groupie Doll wins the 2012 Vinery Madison.
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Groupie Doll wins the 2012 Vinery Madison.
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Groupie Doll wins the 2012 Vinery Madison.
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Groupie Doll wins the 2012 Vinery Madison.
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Groupie Doll wins the 2012 Vinery Madison.
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Groupie Doll wins the 2012 Vinery Madison.
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Groupie Doll wins the 2012 Vinery Madison.
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Groupie Doll wins the 2012 Vinery Madison.
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Groupie Doll wins the 2012 Vinery Madison.
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Groupie Doll wins the 2012 Vinery Madison.
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Groupie Doll wins the Hurricane Bertie Stakes.
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Groupie Doll was a repeat winner at the Eclipse Awards.
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Groupie Doll's First Foal's Homecoming
On a beautiful sunny day in Central Kentucky, Cathy Sweezey and Mandy Pope drove to Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital and brought home Groupie Doll's first foal. Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://cs.bloodhorse read
Champion Groupie Doll Delivers Premature Foal
Champion Groupie Doll delivered her first foal on March 5, about a week before her original March 11 due date. The colt was rushed immediately to Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital near Lexington.
The Week in Photos for 2/10/2015
Photos from Santa Anita Park, Delta Downs, Gulfstream Park, Golden Gate Fields, Aqueduct and more! view slideshow
Catching up with Thunder Gulch
See photos from Anne's recent visit with Thunder Gulch at Ashford Stud, as well as Groupie Doll and Plum Pretty at Timber Town Stable. read blog
Catching Up with 2013 Breeders' Cup Winners
Some have retired, a hearty few race on, but the winners of last year's Breeders' Cup World Championships will always have their place in history. Here we check in with the 14 runners who put on a great show in 2013.
Haskin's Top Sprinters of the Last 50 Years
- By Steve Haskin
View images from Steve Haskin's feature about Thoroughbred Racing's all-time top sprinters, appearing in the Aug. 23, 2014 issue of The Blood-Horse. This feature will also reveal poll results from our community. view slideshow
Judy the Beauty Looks Tough in Humana Distaff
Owner/trainer Wesley Ward's Judy the Beauty, a seven-time winner who never has finished worse than third in 15 starts, eyes consecutive grade I victories in the $300,000 Humana Distaff Stakes at Churchill May 3.
Judy the Beauty Poised for Top Madison Effort
Already 3-for-3 at Keeneland, Judy the Beauty will try to nail down the first grade I victory of her career April 12 in the $300,000 Madison Stakes (gr. I) at the Lexington track.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 2/11/2014
Stallion Keep Up, Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park, Australia, Parx, Sunland Park & Groupie Doll's final race. view slideshow
After the Wire: Robert B. Lewis Stakes
Evan Hammonds recaps the efforts of Candy Boy in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes, Blingo in the San Antonio Stakes, and Groupie Doll in the Hurricane Bertie Stakes. watch video
After the Wire: Candy Boy, Blingo & Groupie Doll
Evan Hammonds recaps the Robert B. Lewis Stakes, San Antonio Stakes, and the Hurricane Bertie Stakes.
Groupie Doll Roars Out in Hurricane Bertie
Two-time champion Groupie Doll provided a satisfying conclusion to her stellar career with an eye-catching last-to-first romp in the $200,000 Hurricane Bertie Stakes (gr. III) Feb. 9 at Gulfstream Park.
Groupie Doll's Final Bow in Hurricane Bertie
After a less than satisfying outcome in the Cigar Mile (gr. I) in November, owner Mandy Pope says she couldn't bear to see two-time female sprint champion Groupie Doll end her career that way.
Groupie Doll Works Toward Career Finale
With owner Mandy Pope on hand, two-time champion Groupie Doll breezed Feb. 2 at Gulfstream Park & Casino in preparation for her final career start in the Feb. 9 Hurricane Bertie Stakes.
Groupie Doll Steady in Gulfstream Breeze
Two-time Eclipse Award winner Groupie Doll breezed five furlongs at Gulfstream Park the morning of Jan. 25, preparing for her final career start in the $150,000 Hurricane Bertie (gr. III) Feb. 9.
Slideshow: 2013 Eclipse Awards
Celebrating the winners of the 2013 Eclipse Awards. view slideshow
Eclipse Night Filled with Repeat Winners
Wise Dan, the 2013 Horse of the Year, became the first horse to win three championships in consecutive years.
Groupie Doll Champion Female Sprinter
Groupie Doll's impressive Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I) win was sufficient to earn her a second Eclipse Award as champion female sprinter.
Groupie Doll Tunes Up for Final Start
Champion Groupie Doll tuned up for a scheduled start in the $150,000 Hurricane Bertie (gr. III) with a sharp five-furlong breeze at Gulfstream Park the morning of Jan. 18.
Groupie Doll Tops Female Sprint Category
Groupie Doll, Mizdirection, and Dance to Bristol are finalists for the Eclipse Award as Outstanding Female Sprinter for 2013, the same category for which Groupie Doll took home the statuette last year.
Mucho Macho Man, Groupie Doll Breeze
Mucho Macho Man breezed sharply Jan. 11 for his scheduled 2014 debut in the $400,000 Sunshine Millions Classic on Jan. 18 at Gulfstream Park, while top female sprinter Groupie Doll was also on the tab.
Groupie Doll Gets Familiar with Gulfstream
One day after arriving from a brief vacation in Ocala, champion sprinter Groupie Doll galloped at Gulfstream Park the morning of Jan. 8 in preparation for the final start of her brilliant career.
Old Pro Flat Out Powers Home in Cigar Mile
Preston Stables' hard-knocking Flat Out took the overland route to victory Nov. 30 in the Cigar Mile (gr. I), a race worth $753,000 due to the winner's previous grade I-winning status.
Groupie Doll at Peak Level for Cigar Mile
Top female sprinter Groupie Doll nearly won the Cigar Mile (gr. I) a year ago. Now she's back with a new slate of rivals to contend with, including grade I winners Goldencents and Verrazano.
Groupie Doll Breezes at Belmont Park
In her final breeze in preparation for the Cigar Mile Handicap (gr. I) Nov. 30 at Aqueduct Racetrack, Groupie Doll completed four furlongs in :48.55 on the Belmont Park training track Nov. 25.
Nine Expected in Cigar Mile
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) winner Goldencents has been assigned 120 pounds and is the high weight among the nine expected starters for the Nov. 30 $500,000 Cigar Mile Handicap (gr. I) at Aqueduct Racetrack.
And They're Off: Turkey Day Edition
Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin discuss 2013 Championships, Groupie Doll, 2-year-olds to watch for the 2014 Kentucky Derby, and Youth in Racing. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. Watch Video
Finalists Announced, Vox Populi Voting Begins
Created by Secretariat's owner Penny Cheney, the Vox Populi Award recognizes the racehorse whose popularity and racing excellence best resounded with the public and gained recognition for the sport during the past year.
Groupie Doll Breezes Half Mile for Cigar Mile
Reigning champion female sprinter Groupie Doll breezed a half mile Nov. 16 on the Belmont Park training track as she prepares for her second career start against males in the Cigar Mile Handicap (gr. I) Nov. 30 at Aqueduct.
Keeneland November Ends With Big Gains
Helped by dispersals and a global array of buyers, Keeneland's November sale ended Nov. 14 with substantial gains and a record-equaling median.
New Owner to Run Groupie Doll in Cigar Mile
Groupie Doll, acquired by Mandy Pope's Whispering Hill Farm Nov. 6 at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale, will remain in training for the time being with her longtime conditioner, Buff Bradley.
Groupie Doll Biggest Star of Keeneland Day 2
Groupie Doll's emotional $3.1 million sale Nov. 6 sparks more increases during second session of Keeneland November breeding stock sale.
Keeneland November: Day 2 Wrap
Esther Marr recaps Day 2 of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale including comments from Walt Robertson, Keeneland VP of Sales, and Mandy Pope, who purchased Groupie Doll. Watch Video
Mandy Pope Purchases Groupie Doll for $3.1M
Mandy Pope added another top mare to her broodmare band Nov. 6 when she landed champion female sprinter Groupie Doll for $3.1 million at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale.
Keeneland Nov: Groupie Doll and Buff Bradley
Trainer Buff Bradley with stable star Groupie Doll before she went to sales ring. Watch Video
Keeneland November: Groupie Doll & Tom Evans
- By Ron Mitchell
Trackside Farm's Tom Evans talks about the champion mare Groupie Doll. "People have been waiting in line...It's an honor to represent her at the sale." watch video
Keeneland Nov: Groupie Doll - From Track to Sale
Trackside Farm's Tom Evans talks about the champion mare Groupie Doll. "People have been waiting in line...It's an honor to represent her at the sale."
Breeders' Cup Links Abound at November Sales
Twenty-four hours after the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita Park, the race results were casting a bright glow at the Fasig-Tipton November and Keeneland November mixed sales in Lexington.
Slideshow: 2013 Breeders' Cup Day 2
View the images of an exciting Saturday race card from day 2 of the Breeders' Cup. view slideshow
Breeders' Cup: Filly & Mare Sprint Press Conf
Comments from the connections of Groupie Doll, winner of the 2013 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint. Watch Video
Groupie Doll Repeats in Filly & Mare Sprint
Groupie Doll shot down any criticism she wasn't the same this year with a game off-the-pace victory in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park Nov. 2.
Groupie Doll Gallops Strongly for F&M Sprint
As she preps for her defense of the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I) title she won last year, champion Groupie Doll put in her latest strong gallop at Santa Anita Park the morning of Oct. 31.
THS: The Breeders' Cup Distaff
In Part I of That Handicapping Show for the Breeders' Cup, Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak look at the Turf Sprint, the Filly and Mare Sprint, and the Distaff. Watch Video
Groupie Doll Returns to Defend Sprint Title
One of the feel-good stories of the 2012 World Championships, Groupie Doll returns to defend her title in the Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I) off a 2013 season in some ways different and in other ways similar to 2012.
Breeders' Cup: Buff Bradley on Groupie Doll
Trainer Buff Bradley comments on Groupie Doll's Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint preparations. watch video
Breeders' Cup: Buff Bradley on Groupie Doll
Trainer Buff Bradley comments on Groupie Doll's Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint preparations.
Moreno Fires Bullet in Final BC Classic Move
A good number of the Oct. 26 works at Santa Anita were by Breeders' Cup candidates getting in major licks before the Nov. 1-2 World Championships, including Classic contenders Mucho Macho Man and Moreno.
Nine 2012 Winners Return for Breeders' Cup
The best of the best will be on display at Santa Anita Park Nov. 1-2, with the leading trainers in the United States and Europe pre-entering a star-studded array of talent for the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Wise Dan, Groupie Doll Drill For BC Starts
Defending Horse of the Year Wise Dan, champion female sprinter Groupie Doll, and 3-year-old Will Take Charge were on the Oct. 18 worktab in Kentucky, gearing up for runs in the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Connections
| Trainer | William B. Bradley |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Rajiv Maragh |
| Owner | Bradley, Fred F., Bradley, William B., Hurst, Carl and Burns, Brent |
| Breeder | Fred Bradley & William Bradley |
Pedigree
| Groupie Doll View Five-Cross Pedigree | Bowman's Band | Dixieland Band |
| Hometown Queen | ||
| Deputy Doll | Silver Deputy | |
| Slick Turn |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEENOV2013 Hip 350 |
Racing or broodmare prospect | Whisper Hill Farm | Trackside Farm, agent for Fred & William Bradley, Carl Hurst, & Brent Burns | $3,100,000 |
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