Sweet Swap Scoots to San Simeon Success
Favored Sweet Swap became a graded stakes winner over his favored hillside turf course with a front-running tally in the $100,000 San Simeon Stakes (gr. IIIT) April 13 at Santa Anita Park.
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Handsome Mike preps for the Breeders' Cup.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Handsome Mike preps for the Breeders' Cup
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Handsome Mike - 2013 Breeders' Cup, October 30, 2013.
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Handsome Mike - 2013 Breeders' Cup, October 25, 2013.
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Handsome Mike wins the 2013 Commonwealth.
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Handsome Mike wins the 2013 Commonwealth.
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Handsome Mike wins the 2013 Commonwealth.
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Handsome Mike wins the 2013 Commonwealth.
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Handsome Mike wins the 2013 Commonwealth.
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Handsome Mike at Santa Anita 10/29/2012.
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Handsome Mike preps for the Breeders' Cup 10/28/2012.
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Handsome Mike wins the 2012 Pennsylvania Derby.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Handsome Mike wins the 2012 Pennsylvania Derby.
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Handsome Mike wins the 2012 Pennsylvania Derby.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Handsome Mike wins the 2012 Pennsylvania Derby.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Handsome Mike wins the 2012 Pennsylvania Derby.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Handsome Mike wins the 2012 Pennsylvania Derby.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Handsome Mike wins the 2012 Pennsylvania Derby.
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Handsome Mike wins the 2012 Pennsylvania Derby.
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Handsome Mike wins the 2012 Pennsylvania Derby.
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Handsome Mike wins the 2012 Pennsylvania Derby.
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Handsome Mike wins the 2012 Pennsylvania Derby.
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Handsome Mike - Arlington Park, August 17, 2012
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Handsome Mike - Arlington Park, August 17, 2012
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Handsome Mike - Monmouth Park, July 25, 2012
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Handsome Mike - Monmouth Park, July 25, 2012
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Handsome Mike
Photo: Benoit PhotographyConnections
| Trainer | Doug F. O'Neill |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Mario Gutierrez |
| Owner | Reddam Racing LLC |
| Breeder | John Liviakis |
Pedigree
| Handsome Mike View Five-Cross Pedigree | Scat Daddy | Johannesburg |
| Love Style | ||
| Classic Strike | Smart Strike | |
| Classic Hostess |
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Chips All In, Unbridled's Note Vie in Daytona
Hillside turf specialists Chips All In and Unbridled's Note head a competitive field of eight in the $100,000 Daytona Stakes (gr. IIIT) Dec. 28 at Santa Anita Park.
Majestic Stride Too Tough for Underwood Foes
Majestic Stride, who closed well to finish fourth in this year's Xpressbet Breeders' Cup Sprint, made easy work of four foes to capture the $100,000 Vernon O. Underwood Stakes (gr. III) at Betfair Hollywood Park Nov. 28
Bonde Seeks Repeat in Vernon O. Underwood
Jeff Bonde will send out Anillo and Majestic Stride as he seeks a repeat victory in the $100,000 Vernon O. Underwood Stakes (gr. III) on the Thanksgiving Day card at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Mizdirection Sparkles in 5-Furlong Turf Work
Mizdirection tuned up for the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IT) with a sparkling five furlongs in :57 4/5 Oct. 25 at Santa Anita Park with Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith in the irons.
Wise Dan Heads Shadwell Turf Mile Lineup
Morton Fink's Horse of the Year Wise Dan makes his final start before the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) Oct. 5 at Keeneland, defending his title in the $750,000 Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes (gr. IT).
Handsome Mike, Caracortado Head Eddie D
Handsome Mike and Caracortado meet in the $100,000 Eddie D Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Santa Anita Park on Sept. 27, two of 14 entered for the 6 1/2-furlong sprint down the hill. Defending winner Unbridled's Note is also entered.
Goldencents Teams With Rosario in Pat O'Brien
Goldencents made a solid return to sprinting one month ago when second by a head in the Bing Crosby Stakes, and the Santa Anita Derby winner is back on the Del Mar main track Aug. 25 facing 12 in the Pat O'Brien Stakes.
Pedigree Analysis: Scat Daddy's Triple Play
To sire all three place-getters in a group I race is something akin to fantasy, but Scat Daddy joined elite company when Solaria led home Dalala and Lemon Pretty in the Premio Arturo Lyon Pena (Chi-I) June 28.
Met Mile: Flat Out Faces Pletcher Pair
The Met Mile (gr. I) at Belmont Park traditionally has been one of the most prestigious races in the country, and all you have to do is go down this year's list of entries to understand why.
Can Champ Trinniberg Avoid Dubai Doldrums?
Champion sprinter Trinniberg heads a strong field for the 79th running of the $400,000 Churchill Downs Stakes (gr. II) to be run May 4 at the Louisville track.
Handsome Mike Takes Commonwealth
Reddam Racing's 2012 Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) winner Handsome Mike took the $175,000 Commonwealth Stakes (gr. III) at Keeneland April 13, earning his first victory for trainer Doug O'Neill since that upset score at Parx.
Gantry Looks to Step Up in Commonwealth
After finishing second in his two starts this season, Brittlyn Stable's Gantry will try to nail down the fifth stakes victory of his career in the $175,000 Commonwealth Stakes (gr. III) April 13 at Keeneland.
Called to Serve Posts Bullet Big 'Cap Move
Called to Serve registered his third straight bullet work in preparation for the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) when he went five furlongs on Santa Anita Park's fast main track Feb. 22 in :59 1/5 with Gary Stevens up.
Fed Biz, Tritap Clash Again in Strub Stakes
Fed Biz, who outlasted Tritap by a head in the San Fernando Stakes (gr. II), will meet his rival once again in the $200,000 Strub Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 2 at Santa Anita Park.
He's Had Enough Zips Six Furlongs in Company
He's Had Enough, game runner-up in last fall's Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I), worked six furlongs over a wet-fast track at Santa Anita Park Jan. 25 in preparation for his upcoming 3-year-old debut.
Baffert Takes Four Shots in San Fernando
A quartet from the deep bench of Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert is entered in the $150,000 San Fernando Stakes (gr. II) Jan. 12 at Santa Anita Park.
Fort Larned Wins Thrilling BC Classic
Janis R. Whitham's Fort Larned led from gate to wire and held off a sustained stretch bid by Mucho Macho Man to win the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) before a crowd of 55,123 at Santa Anita Park Nov. 3.
Horse of the Year on the Line For 'Dude'
Game On Dude could put himself atop the favorites list for Horse of the Year with a victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).
BC Interview: Trainer Doug O'Neill
Doug O'Neill discusses Breeders' Cup horses such as Handsome Mike and Richard's Kid. watch video
Well-Balanced Field of Nine in Dirt Mile
A well-balanced field of nine, including 2011 top 3-year-old Shackleford, have been entered for the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) at Santa Anita Nov. 3.
Handsome Mike 'Doing Fantastic' for BC Date
Handsome Mike, frontrunning winner of the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II), is headed for the Breeders' Cup Nov. 3 at Santa Anita Park although a decision on which race is still to be made, trainer Doug O'Neill said.
Handsome Mike Finds Redemption in PA
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
Handsome Mike is the fourth graded/group stakes winner of 2012 for Ashford Stud's Scat Daddy.
Handsome Mike Wins Pennsylvania Derby
J. Paul Reddam's Handsome Mike staged a Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) shocker at Parx Racing Sept. 22, taking the $1 million event at odds of 19-1.
Secretariat: Romans Sends Silver Max Plus Two
Trainer Dale Romans will saddle three in the Aug. 18 Secretariat Stakes (gr. IT) at Arlington Park, including streaking turf runner Silver Max.
Preparations Continue for Haskell Contenders
Contenders for the Haskell Invitational (gr. I) were out on the track either at Monmouth Park or Saratoga Race Course the morning of July 27, as fine-tuning continued two days before the $1 million race.
Unlocking Winners:Curlin, Jim Dandy & Haskell
- By Pete Denk
What remains of the three-year-old crop? read blog
Gemologist Confirmed for Haskell
Gemologist is expected to be in the starting gate for the 45th running of the $1 million Haskell Invitational (gr. I) at Monmouth Park July 29.
Stealcase Works Way into Haskell Lineup
After working five furlongs July 22 at Saratoga Racecourse, John C. Oxley's Stealcase has been added to the field for the $1 million Haskell Invitational Handicap (gr. I) at Monmouth Park.
Gutierrez Teams With Handsome Mike in Haskell
Derby and Preakness-winning jockey joins O'Neill and Reddam again for $1 million race July 29 at Monmouth Park.
Derby Plans Undecided for I'll Have Another
On the day after I'll Have Another squeaked out a dramatic Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) victory, trainer Doug O'Neill said he's unsure of when he'll ship the colt to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby (gr. I).
All's 'Well' in Spiral for Team Valor, Motion
Went the Day Well did a good imitation of Animal Kingdom when he easily won the $500,000 Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes (gr. III) at Turfway Park March 24, giving Team Valor International consecutive victories in the race.
O'Neill 'Pumped' by I'll Have Another's Work
I'll Have Another turned in a seven-furlong workout in 1:26 1/5 over Hollywood Park's Cushion Track March 21 as he prepares for next month's Santa Anita Derby (gr. I).
Daddy Nose Best Gets El Camino Real Nod
Daddy Nose Best, getting a great ground-saving trip from Julien Leparoux, won an all-out duel with Lucky Chappy to capture the $200,000 El Camino Real Derby (gr. III) by a nostril at Golden Gate Fields Feb. 18.
Hollendorfer Duo Tops El Camino Real Derby
Trainer Jerry Hollendorfer, seeking his sixth El Camino Real Derby victory, sends out morning line choice Russian Greek and stakes-winning filly Lady of Fifty as part of a 10-horse field.
Hollendorfer Trio Tops El Camino Nominees
A trio trained by Jerry Hollendorfer heads a list of 23 3-year-olds nominated for the $200,000 El Camino Real Derby (gr. III) Feb. 18 at Golden Gate Fields.
Out of Bounds Reaches Late for Sham Upset
Out of Bounds, a big colt with a big future, swept past odds-on favorite Secret Circle in the final couple of strides to capture the $100,000 Sham Stakes (gr. III) for 3-year-olds by a half-length at Santa Anita Jan. 7.
Secret Circle Makes 3YO Debut in Sham Stakes
Undefeated Secret Circle, winner of the inaugural Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint two months ago, will make his first attempt around two turns for trainer Bob Baffert in the $100,000 Sham Stakes (gr. III).
2011 CashCall Futurity - Predict the Order
Thirteen colts and geldings will do battle in the CashCall Futurity (gr. I) at Hollywood Park. Can you predict the complete order of finish? Predict the Order
13 Juveniles Set to Go in CashCall Futurity
With an opportunity to enhance their standing for next year's Run for the Roses, 13 promising juvenile colts and geldings are set for the $750,000 CashCall Futurity (gr. I) at Hollywood Park Dec. 17.
Stoney Fleece Smokes Generous Field
Stoney Fleece, closing with aplomb, won the $100,000 Generous Stakes (gr. IIIT) going away at Hollywood Park Nov. 27 for his first stakes victory.
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