Scat Daddy Stakes Winners Keep Rolling
The sire power lost when Scat Daddy collapsed and died suddenly Dec. 14, 2015, at age 11 was substantial, but he has six sons standing at stud.
Handsome Mike
- Dark Bay or Brown Colt
- Born 2009
- KY-Bred
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Handsome Mike finishes strong down the stretch on his way to winning the Commonwealth Stakes.
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Jockey Mario Gutierrez celebrates aboard Handsome Mike after winning the Commonwealth Stakes.
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Caption: Handsome Mike Breeders' Cup horses and connections at Santa Anita near Acadia, California, preparing for Breeders' Cup raceways on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, 2013. BCWorks02Jpegs_10_27_13 image926 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Handsome Mike © 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse
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Caption: Handsome Mike on the turf 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_25_13 JPEGSimage553 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Keeneland Race Course Lexington, Kentucky HANDSOME MIKE The Commonwealth Gr III - 27th Running 4/13/2013 Purse $175,000 7 Furlongs 1:23.14 Reddam Racing, LLC, Owner Doug O'Neill, Trainer Mario Gutierrez, Jockey Gantry (2nd) Candyman E (3rd) $9.40 $4.40 $2.80 Order of Finish - 6, 1, 2, 3 Please Give Photo Credit To: / Coady Photography
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Handsome Mike - Breeders' Cup 2014.
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Handsome Mike preps for the Breeders' Cup.
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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.
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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 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 wins the 2012 Pennsylvania Derby.
Four Footed Fotos
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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Gala for Pleasant Acres New Stallion Facility
Joe and Helen Barbazon's Pleasant Acres will inaugurate its new stallion facility in Morriston, Fla., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and gala from 6-10 p.m. (ET) Jan. 16.
Handsome Mike to Stand at Pleasant Acres
Handsome Mike, a two-time graded stakes-winning millionaire by Scat Daddy, has been retired from racing and will stand the 2015 breeding season for $4,000 at Pleasant Acres Stallions in Morriston, Fla.
Handsome Mike Out of Dirt Mile With Injury
Multiple graded stakes winner Handsome Mike on Oct. 28 was declared from the upcoming Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) because of a leg injury.
Goldencents Seeks Second Dirt Mile Victory
Goldencents, winner of the $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) in 2013, leads a group of 12 pre-entered contenders for the 2014 edition as he aims to become the first two-time winner in the race's seven-year history.
Tom's Tribute Triumphs in Del Mar Mile
Tom's Tribute took advantage of a slow start from heavy favorite Obviously to take the $250,000 Del Mar Mile (gr. IIT) by a length over Rock Me Baby with Handsome Mike another half-length back in third.
Obviously Targets Del Mar Mile Three-Peat
Winner of the past two editions of the Del Mar Mile (gr. IIT), the speedster Obviously goes for a three-peat on the turf as part of the TVG Pacific Classic undercard Aug. 24 at the seaside track.
Frac Daddy Inherits San Diego's Favorite Role
With the unfortunate morning training death of pre-race favorite Dance With Fate, Frac Daddy, a two-time stakes winner in 2014, is now the likely choice in the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) July 26 at Del Mar.
Del Mar Paddock Sale Offers Graded Winners
The July 20 Paddock Sale at Del Mar will offer 39 horses of racing age, including 15 2-year-olds and graded winners Heir Kitty, Ciao Bella Luna, and Handsome Mike.
Del Mar's Paddock Sale to be Held July 20
Heir Kitty and Handsome Mike are among the horses expected to be offered for sale at Del Mar during the third annual "race ready" racehorse sale at the track's paddock July 20.
TimeformUS Weekend Santa Anita Stakes Plays
TimeformUS looks at the Californian and the American Oaks. read blog
Californian: Fury Kapcori Seeks 5th Straight
Fury Kapcori, a dominant front-running winner of the Precisionist Stakes (gr. III) one month ago, brings a four-race victory streak into the $200,000 Californian Stakes (gr. II) May 31 at Santa Anita Park.
Fury Kapcori Unchallenged in Precisionist Win
Heavily favored Fury Kapcori earned his first graded stakes win and his fourth victory in a row with a front-running romp in the Precisionist Stakes (gr. III) on the Kentucky Derby day card May 3 at Santa Anita.
Fury Kapcori Well-Spotted in Precisionist
Fury Kapcori, on a three-race win streak for trainer Jerry Hollendorfer, looks for his first graded stakes victory in the $100,000 Precisionist (gr. III), the featured event at Santa Anita Park on Derby day May 3.
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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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Baffert Takes Four Shots in San Fernando
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Fort Larned Wins Thrilling BC Classic
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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
BC Interview: Trainer Doug O'Neill
Doug O'Neill discusses Breeders' Cup horses such as Handsome Mike and Richard's Kid.
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
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Preparations Continue for Haskell Contenders
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Unlocking Winners:Curlin, Jim Dandy & Haskell
- By Pete Denk
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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
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All's 'Well' in Spiral for Team Valor, Motion
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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.
Connections
| Trainer | Doug F. O'Neill |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Elvis Trujillo |
| 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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