Hoppertunity

Bay Colt
Born 2011
KY-Bred

Hoppertunity - Dubai World Cup -Morning works 3/20/27

Hoppertunity wins the 2017 San Antonio Stakes

Co-owner Karl Watson, right, celebrates with jockey Flavien Prat after Hoppertunity's victory in the Grade II, $300,000 San Antonio Stakes, Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.

Hoppertunity gallops at Santa Anita Nov. 2, 2016 in preparation for his appearance in the Breeders' Cup in Arcadia, California.
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Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Nov. 1, 2016, in Arcadia, CA. — Hoppertunity Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Nov. 1, 2016, in Arcadia, CA.
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Hoppertunity, Classic.
Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Oct. 29 2016, in Arcadia, CA. — Hoppertunity, Classic. Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Oct. 29 2016, in Arcadia, CA.
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Hoppertunity works in company with Raffi. Classic
Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Oct. 29 2016, in Arcadia, CA. — Hoppertunity works in company with Raffi. Classic Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Oct. 29 2016, in Arcadia, CA.
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Hoppertunity wins Jockey Club Gold Cup 10-08-16 Belmont

Hoppertunity in the paddock prior to winning the 98th Running of The Jockey Club Gold Cup (GI) at Belmont Park on October 8, 2016.
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Hoppertunity with John Velazquez heading to the track prior to winning the 98th Running of The Jockey Club Gold Cup (GI) at Belmont Park on October 8, 2016.
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Hoppertunity with John Velazquez after winning the 98th Running of The Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park on October 8, 2016.
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Hoppertunity with John Velazquez win the 98th Running of The Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park on October 8, 2016.
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Hoppertunity (#3) with John Velazquez win the 98th Running of the Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park over Effinex (#6) with Mike Smith on October 8, 2016.
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Hoppertunity and Dortmund (in company) 5 furlongs, Hoppertunity in :59.40 and Dortmund in :59.20 on Sept. 12, 2016

Hoppertunity wins the 2016 San Antonio Stakes.

In a tight finish Hoppertunity (2nd from left) gets the victory over Imperative (far left).

With earnings above $1.5 million, Hoppertunity has more than repaid his $300,000 yearling price

Hoppertunity - Churchill Downs, June 11, 2015.

Caption: Hoppertunity with Churchill reflection in eye
Kentucky Derby contenders in training at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 30, 2014
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — 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.

Caption: Hoppertunity with Dana Barnes
Kentucky Derby contenders in training at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 27, 2014
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — 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.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — 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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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.

Hoppertunity wins the 2014 Clark Handicap.
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Hoppertunity wins the 2014 Rebel Stakes.

Hoppertunity - Maiden Win, January 30, 2014.

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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The stretch battle during the Rebel Stakes.

Hoppertunity (left) outfinishes Tapiture (middle) and Ride On Curlin to win the Rebel Stakes.

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Arrogate Last to First in Dubai World Cup

Juddmonte Farms' Arrogate broke last, but rallied easily to win the $10 million Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline.

Hope Floats for Hoppertunity in Dubai World Cup

While he is firmly in Arrogate's shadow as the duo readies for their respective runs in the $10 million Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (G1), Hoppertunity's standing as Bob Baffert's resident bright spot is one that will not be usurped.

Arrogate Lands Post Nine For Dubai World Cup

The luck of draw was the latest obstacle to be cleared in Arrogate's favor, with the 4-year-old gray colt landing post 9 in a field of 14 for the March 25 Dubai World Cup.

Arrogate Among 168 Nominated to Dubai World Cup

Arrogate, officially recognized as the world's best racehorse of 2016, has been nominated for the March 25 Dubai World Cup sponsored by Emirates Airline (G1), along with 167 other global racing stars.

Hoppertunity Grinds Out Another San Antonio Score

Karl Watson, Mike Pegram, and Paul Weitman's Hoppertunity grinded out his second straight victory in the San Antonio Stakes (G2) Feb. 4 and pushed his earnings to more than $4 million with the victory.

Hoppertunity Seeks San Antonio Repeat

Karl Watson, Mike Pegram, and Paul Weitman’s Hoppertunity will look for his second straight score in the $300,000 San Antonio Stakes (G2) Feb. 4 at Santa Anita Park.

Baffert Workers Turn in Bullets at Santa Anita

By Erin Shea
January 30, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, West Region

Grade 1 winners Hoppertunity, Mor Spirit, and Mastery each recorded bullet works Jan. 30 at Santa Anita Park for trainer Bob Baffert.

Arrogate Returns to Work Tab

By Claire Novak
December 1, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Southeast Region, West Region

Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Arrogate got back to business Dec. 1 at Santa Anita Park, turning in his first work since that Nov. 5 victory over California Chrome.

Gun Runner Overcomes Elders in Clark

By Claire Novak
November 25, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky

Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys' Gun Runner handily defeated older horses to earn his first grade I victory Nov. 25, turning back longshot Breaking Lucky for a gate-to-wire score in the $500,000 Clark Handicap (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.

Can Gun Runner Beat His Elders in the Clark?

By J. Keeler Johnson
November 24, 2016
Handicapping

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Clark Handicap (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.

Noble Bird Brings Form Into Clark Handicap

Noble Bird, the horse who has had a most fitful relationship with consistency, brings some of his best recent form to the table in the $500,000 Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Healthcare (gr. I) at Churchill Downs Nov. 25.

Arrogate Doing Well After Classic Victory

By BloodHorse Staff
November 6, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Breeder's Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Arrogate came out of the race in good condition, trainer Bob Baffert said Nov. 6, the morning after the climactic end to the World Championships.

Arrogate Upsets 'Chrome' in BC Classic

By Claire Novak
November 5, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Arrogate came roaring down the Santa Anita Park stretch to catch champion California Chrome in the final strides.

California Chrome Targets Perfect Ending

By Frank Angst
October 31, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

After giving his connections and fans standout victories in the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) and the TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I), California Chrome will try to extend his perfect 5-year-old campaign in the richest race ever run in North America.

Gormley Goes Easy in BC Juvenile Work

By Jeremy Balan
October 29, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

As the deluge of workers lined up, eagerly awaiting the second training session to begin near the top of the Santa Anita stretch, trainer John Shirreffs held back Jerry and Ann Moss' Gormley for a few minutes to let the track clear.

Hoppertunity, Melatonin Breeze for Classic

Grade I winners Hoppertunity and Melatonin, among others, turned in works at Santa Anita Park Oct. 22 ahead of the Breeders' Cup.

Keeneland Sales Feat: All 10 Grade I Stakes

It may be unprecedented in the annals of Thoroughbred public auctions. Over the Oct. 7-10 weekend, all 10 grade I stakes contested in North America were won by horses that had either sold or been offered for sale at Keeneland in Lexington.

Hoppertunity Rallies in Jockey Club Gold Cup

By Frank Angst
October 8, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

With three horses across the track at the eighth pole, Hoppertunity forged to the lead late to secure a half-length victory in the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) Oct. 8 at Belmont Park.

Saluting Those Who Always Show Up

By Steve Haskin
October 6, 2016
Breeders' Cup

We tend to forget or simply overlook those hard-knocking, consistent horses, who do not possess the talent of the major stars, but still show up every time.

Effinex Heads Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes

While this year's $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes (gr. I) lacks superstar power, the field of six older horses is an interesting mix of consistent veterans and less consistent types who have at times flashed talent.

California Chrome Draws Rail in Awesome Again

By Jeremy Balan
September 28, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

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.

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

By Claire Novak
June 23, 2016
Handicapping

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

By Jeremy Balan
June 22, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

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

March 26, 2016

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

March 24, 2016
International

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

March 24, 2016

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

March 19, 2016

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

By Jeremy Balan
February 27, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, West Region

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

By Claire Novak
February 2, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, International, West Region

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

By Jeremy Balan
January 9, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

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

By Claire Novak
January 7, 2016
Handicapping

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

January 7, 2016

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

By BloodHorse Staff
November 28, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, International, West Region, Kentucky

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

By Claire Novak
November 27, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky

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

By Claire Novak
November 25, 2015
Handicapping

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

By Frank Angst
November 24, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky

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

By BloodHorse Staff
November 24, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, West Region, Kentucky

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.

Connections

Trainer	Bob Baffert
Jockey	John R. Velazquez
Owner	Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul
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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