California Chrome Draws Rail in Awesome Again
Art Sherman was a swirling mixture of exasperation and confidence when he learned of California Chrome's draw for the $300,000 Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I) Oct. 1 at Santa Anita Park.
Hoppertunity
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Hoppertunity and Dortmund (in company) 5 furlongs, Hoppertunity in :59.40 and Dortmund in :59.20 on Sept. 12, 2016
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Hoppertunity - Dubai 2016
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Hoppertunity works June 5, 2016
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Hoppertunity wins the 2016 San Antonio Stakes.
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Hoppertunity wins the 2016 San Antonio Stakes.
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Hoppertunity wins the 2016 San Antonio Stakes.
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In a tight finish Hoppertunity (2nd from left) gets the victory over Imperative (far left).
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With earnings above $1.5 million, Hoppertunity has more than repaid his $300,000 yearling price
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Hoppertunity - Churchill Downs, June 11, 2015.
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Hoppertunity - Churchill Downs, June 11, 2015.
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Hoppertunity - Churchill Downs, June 11, 2015.
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Hoppertunity - Churchill Downs, June 11, 2015.
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Caption: Hoppertunity with Churchill reflection in eye Kentucky Derby contenders in training at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 30, 2014 KentuckyDerby1Works4_30 image744 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Hoppertunity (left) outfinishes Tapiture (middle) and Ride On Curlin to win the Grade II Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park.
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Caption: Hoppertunity with Dana Barnes Kentucky Derby contenders in training at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 27, 2014 KentuckyDerby 2Works4_27 image942 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption:Hoppertunity with Rosie Napravnik Kentucky Derby contenders in training at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 19, 2014. KentuckyDerby 1Works4_23 image033 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption:Hoppertunity with Rosie Napravnik Kentucky Derby contenders in training at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 19, 2014. KentuckyDerby 1Works4_23 image Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Hoppertunity made the most of his chance to finally run at Churchill Downs, grinding out his greatest career victory in the $551,000 Grade I Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Healthcare. The sophomore colt led a 3-year-old trifecta as Protonico and Constitution finished second and third over older horses.
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Hoppertunity wins the 2015 San Pasqual Stakes.
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Hoppertunity wins the 2015 San Pasqual Stakes.
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Hoppertunity wins the 2015 San Pasqual Stakes.
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Hoppertunity wins the 2015 San Pasqual Stakes.
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Hoppertunity wins the 2015 San Pasqual Stakes.
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Hoppertunity wins the 2014 Clark Handicap.
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Hoppertunity wins the 2014 Clark Handicap.
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Hoppertunity wins the 2014 Clark Handicap.
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Hoppertunity wins the 2014 Clark Handicap.
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Hoppertunity wins the 2014 Clark Handicap.
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Hoppertunity wins the 2014 Clark Handicap.
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Hoppertunity wins the 2014 Clark Handicap.
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Hoppertunity wins the 2014 Clark Handicap.
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Hoppertunity wins the 2014 Clark Handicap.
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Hoppertunity wins the 2014 Clark Handicap.
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Hoppertunity wins the 2014 Clark Handicap.
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Hoppertunity wins the 2014 Clark Handicap.
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Hoppertunity wins the 2014 Clark Handicap.
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Hoppertunity wins the 2014 Rebel Stakes.
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Hoppertunity wins the 2014 Rebel Stakes.
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Hoppertunity - Maiden Win, January 30, 2014.
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Mike Pegram is back at the Derby this year with Rebel Stakes winner Hoppertunity.
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Hoppertunity breezed five furlongs in 1:00 1/5 on April 23.
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Hoppertunity wins the Rebel Stakes.
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The stretch battle during the Rebel Stakes.
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Hoppertunity (left) outfinishes Tapiture (middle) and Ride On Curlin to win the Rebel Stakes.
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California Chrome Superior in Pacific Classic
The margin was insignificant, because the field never had a chance against California Chrome Aug. 20 in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I).
Star Trio Set for Historic Pacific Classic
With fingers crossed seemingly all across the country from fans hoping for a clash of West Coast superstars Aug. 20 in the TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I), the stage is finally set.
Hoppertunity Spikes Fever; to Miss Cougar II
Grade I winner Hoppertunity will miss the Cougar Handicap (gr. III) at Del Mar July 24 after spiking a fever Thursday, July 21.
Hard Aces Stands Out in Cougar II
Grade I winner Hard Aces highlights a field of six entered for the $100,000 Cougar II Handicap (gr. III) July 24 at Del Mar.
That Handicapping Show: The Gold Cup
Claire Novak, Ellis Starr, and Tom LaMarra preview the Gold Cup at Santa Anita (gr. I), featuring Melatonin, Hoppertunity, Second Summer, Hard Aces, and Imperative. Sponsored by Equibase.
Melatonin, Hoppertunity Face Off in Gold Cup
If the 1 1/4 miles truly is his sweet spot, Melatonin should be primed for another big run in the $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa Anita (gr. I) June 25, a "Win and You're In" event for the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).
Dubai World Cup Post Times
For U.S. fans, Claire Novak runs down the post times for races on the Dubai World Cup card March 26 at Meydan.
California Chrome Draws Wide for World Cup
American runners Frosted, Mshawish, Hoppertunity, and Keen Ice join California Chrome for the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) March 26 at Meydan.
TOC Announces 2015 Owner Statistical Awards
The Thoroughbred Owners of California announced the winners of its 2015 statistical awards for owners March 25.
Dubai World Cup: Training March 24 Part 1
Horses preparing for Dubai World Cup Day including Mshawish, Frank Conversation, California Chrome, Hoppertunity, Peniaphobia, Handassa, and Keen Ice. Courtesy Dubai Racing Club Watch Video
Dubai World Cup: Morning Training March 24 Part 1
Horses preparing for Dubai World Cup Day including Mshawish (white 9), Frank Conversation (pink 8), California Chrome (white 1), Hoppertunity (white 7), Peniaphobia (Black 1), Handassa (gray 4), and Keen Ice (white 2). Courtesy Dubai Racing Club
U.S. Contingent Gearing Up for World Cup
Five U.S.-based Dubai World Cup contenders are preparing for March 26 race.
Dubai World Cup: Hoppertunity
Hoppertunity with Dana Barnes aboard checks out the track at Meydan in preparation for the Dubai World Cup on March 26. Courtesy Dubai Racing Club
'Smokey' and 'Candy' Hook Up in Morning Work
Smokey Image and Danzing Candy put on an unintentional preview of the March 12 San Felipe (gr. II) during their morning workouts Feb. 27 at Santa Anita Park.
Hoppertunity Edges Imperative in San Antonio
A year-long stretch of near misses ended for Hoppertunity Feb. 6 in the $500,000 San Antonio Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Park.
Runners for 'Team Baffert' Head San Antonio
Dortmund may be on the sidelines for now, but Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert still holds a good hand going into the $500,000 San Antonio Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 6 at Santa Anita Park.
Season Debut Delayed Again for Dortmund
Two-time grade I winner Dortmund will miss the Feb. 6 San Antonio Stakes (gr. II), Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert confirmed Feb. 2.
Fourth Outstanding Trainer Eclipse to Baffert
Successfully managing American Pharoah's Triple Crown sweep and Breeders' Cup Classic was a transcendent season in the sport of Thoroughbred racing, and Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert was rewarded with his fourth Eclipse.
California Chrome Powerful in Winning Return
He had new co-owners and new silks, but California Chrome got his mojo back with a powerful victory in the $200,000 San Pasqual Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Park, his first start off a nine-month layoff.
That Handicapping Show: San Pasqual
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra handicap the San Pasqual Stakes. Learn about the implications of California Chrome's return to face Hoppertunity. Sponsored by Equibase watch video
That Handicapping Show: San Pasqual
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra handicap the San Pasqual Stakes. Learn about the implications of California Chrome's return to face Hoppertunity. Sponsored by Equibase Download Equibase Past Performances for the San Pasqual Stakes.
'Chrome' May Encounter Wet Track in Return
California Chrome is scheduled to face seven other older horses in the $200,000 San Pasqual Stakes (gr. II) Jan. 9 at Santa Anita Park, but with rain in the forecast, he could be racing over wet footing for the first time.
Dortmund Could Face 'Chrome' in San Pasqual
After a bullet workout Dec. 28, trainer Bob Baffert still wants to see one more work before deciding whether to run Kaleem Shah's Dortmund against California Chrome in the $200,000 San Pasqual Stakes (gr. II).
Hoppertunity to Prepare for Dubai World Cup
Trainer Bob Baffert told Churchill Downs officials Nov. 28 that Hoppertunity would be prepared for a start in the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) March 26 next year.
Effinex Lands Grade I in Clark Handicap
Tri-Bone Stables' Effinex capped his big season in a big way Nov. 27, holding off defending winner Hoppertunity in the $500,000 Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Heathcare (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.
That Handicapping Show: The Clark Handicap
Claire Novak, Ellis Starr, and Tom LaMarra preview the Clark Handicap (gr. I) featuring Effinex, Race Day, Shotgun Kowboy, Hoppertunity, Protonico, and Keen Ice. Sponsored by Equibase Watch Video
Effinex Looks for His Highlight Win in Clark
On Friday, Nov. 27 at Churchill Downs, Tri-Bone Stables' Effinex will try to nail down the first grade I victory of his career when he faces an expected eight other horses in the $500,000 Clark Handicap.
Dortmund Out of Clark Handicap
Kaleem Shah's Dortmund didn't ship from California after developing a quarter crack following his Nov. 21 work at Santa Anita Park, according to a Courier-Journal report.
Race Day in Slight Hagyard Fayette Upset
Matthew Schera's Race Day moved between horses leaving the second turn and continued his momentum to win the Hagyard Fayette Stakes (gr. II) in track-record time on the Oct. 30 Breeders' Cup card at Keeneland.
Hoppertunity Aims for More Kentucky Success
Grade 1 winners Hoppertunity and V. E. Day plus a trio of horses from trainer Todd Pletcher headline a field of 11 entered for the $200,000 Hagyard Fayette Stakes (gr. II).
Taris Speedy in Santa Anita Drill
Taris' final timed workout at Santa Anita Park before shipping to Keeneland for the Breeders' Cup Filly &Mare Sprint (gr. I) was impressive enough on paper, a bullet five furlongs in :59 flat.
That Handicapping Show: The Awesome Again
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra preview the Awesome Again Stakes featuring Bayern, Hoppertunity, Global View, Imperative, and Point Piper. Watch Video
That Handicapping Show: Awesome Again Stakes
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra preview the Awesome Again Stakes featuring Bayern, Hoppertunity, Global View, Imperative, and Point Piper. Download Equibase Past Performances for the Awesome Again.
Beholder Tagged Favorite in Pacific Classic
Trainer Richard Mandella said he'd try two-time champion Beholder against males in the TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I), as long as she showed she was ready three weeks after her romp in the Clement L. Hirsch (gr. I).
Beholder Shows Readiness for Pacific Classic
If her workout at Del Mar Aug. 17 was any indication, two-time champion Beholder is ready for the challenge when she faces males for the first time and runs farther than she's ever run in the Aug. 22 TVG Pacific Classic.
Catch a Flight Finds Just Enough in San Diego
Dialing back in distance proved to be the winning formula for Haras Santa Maria de Araras' Catch a Flight, who wore down longshot Appealing Tale in the final strides to take the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) July 25.
Baffert Stablemates Hook Up in San Diego
Two proven Bob Baffert-trained grade I winners will be front and center in the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) July 25 at Del Mar.
American Pharoah Records First Del Mar Breeze
An unusual flash thunderstorm at Del Mar caused no delay of American Pharoah's first workout in San Diego County July 18, as the Triple Crown champion recorded a six-furlong breeze in 1:11 2/5 over the seaside oval.
Hard Aces Rides Rail to Win Gold Cup
Things have been working out for Victor Espinoza lately; the $500,000 Gold Cup (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park was the most recent example.
Finnegans Wake Moves to Dirt for Gold Cup
Finnegans Wake has found success running on grass late in his career, but trainer Peter Miller feels it is time to send him back to dirt for the $500,000 Gold Cup (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park June 27.
Noble Bird Secures BC Bid with Foster Victory
John Oxley's Noble Bird claimed his first graded stakes in style June 13, outlasting favored Lea in the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) at Churchill Downs to punch his ticket to the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).
That Handicapping Show: The Stephen Foster
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra preview the Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) June 13 at Churchill Downs. Watch Video
In U.S. Return, Lea Targets Stephen Foster
Grade I winner Lea will return to the races and a U.S. campaign when the son of First Samurai starts in the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) Saturday, June 13 at Churchill Downs.
Baffert: Dortmund is 'Figuring it Out'
It wasn't the fractions that excited Bob Baffert about undefeated Dortmund's workout the morning of Feb. 26 at Santa Anita Park, it was how the massive 3-year-old son of Big Brown handled himself.
Recapping a Giant Weekend of Racing
J. Keeler Johnson recaps the San Antonio showdown and a great weekend of Derby preps. read blog
Shared Belief Finds Redemption in San Antonio
The showdown everyone wanted to see produced a clear verdict for Shared Belief over reigning Horse of the Year California Chrome in the $500,000 San Antonio Invitational Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 7 at Santa Anita Park.
The Buzz: California Chrome vs. Shared Belief
In the days leading up to the big race between California Chrome and Shared Belief, industry figures and fans shared their excitement about the showdown -- and talked about who they wanted to win.
An Epic Saturday of Racing
J. Keeler Johnson previews the Donn Handicap, San Antonio Stakes and more! read blog
That Handicapping Show: The San Antonio
Claire Novak and Frank Angst preview the San Antonio Stakes featuring California Chrome, Shared Belief, and Hoppertunity. Watch Video
Connections
| Trainer | Bob Baffert |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Flavien Prat |
| Owner | Pegram, Watson or Weitman |
| Breeder | Betz/D.J. Stable/Kidder/J. Betz/Robenalt |
Pedigree
| Hoppertunity View Five-Cross Pedigree | Any Given Saturday | Distorted Humor |
| Weekend in Indy | ||
| Refugee | Unaccounted For | |
| Polish Maid |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2012 Hip 1504 |
Yearling | Bob Baffert, agent | Betz Thoroughbreds, agent | $300,000 |
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| Beholder |
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| Songbird |
| Nyquist |
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| Frosted |
| Cathryn Sophia |
| Dacita (CHI) |
| Rainha Da Bateria |
