Irish War Cry

Chestnut Colt
Born 2014
NJ-Bred

Rajiv Maragh on 2nd place finisher Irish War Cry, during the post-parade
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Tapwrit with Jose Ortiz wins the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1) at Belmont Park on June 10, 2017 in Elmont, New York. — Start with Irish War Cry in lead Tapwrit with Jose Ortiz wins the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1) at Belmont Park on June 10, 2017 in Elmont, New York.
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Trainer Graham Motion removes wrap from his Belmont entrant Irish War Cry
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Irish War Cry - Belmont Park, June 9, 2017
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Irish War Cry on June 8, 2017 in Elmont, New York.
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Irish War Cry on June 8, 2017 Belmont in Elmont, New York.
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Irish War Cry on June 8, 2017 at Belmont in Elmont, New York.
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Irish War Cry has been installed as the morning line favorite for Saturday's Belmont Stakes June 8, 2017 at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
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Irish War Cry plays in his round pen after his morning exercise before the Belmont Stakes June 8, 2017 at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
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Irish War Cry horses around after his morning exercise before Saturday's Belmont Stakes June 8, 2017 at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
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Irish War Cry out for his morning exercise before the Belmont Stakes June 8, 2017 at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
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Irish War Cry enjoying his sand pit as his handlers watch. Belmont works at Belmont Park on June 8, 2017
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Irish War Cry - June 3, 2017 with Graham Motion

Irish War Cry - June 3, 2017
Works 6f in 1:13.3; David Nava aboard in company with Ascend and Jorge Salazar — Irish War Cry - June 3, 2017 Works 6f in 1:13.3; David Nava aboard in company with Ascend and Jorge Salazar

Irish War Cry - May 27, 2017 with Rajiv Maragh aboard
Workmate: Ascend — Irish War Cry - May 27, 2017 with Rajiv Maragh aboard Workmate: Ascend

Irish War Cry - Churchill Downs - 05-06-17

Irish War Cry at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2017.
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Irish War Cry on the track at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2017 preparing for the Kentucky Derby.
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Irish War Cry - Gallop - Churchill Downs - 05-04-17

Irish War Cry out for exercise Wednesday morning May 4, 2017 in preparation for Saturday's 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Irish War Cry with Graham Motion at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2017.
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Trainer Graham Motion feeding Irish War Cry some grass at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2017.
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Trainer Graham Motion with Irish War Cry at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2017.
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Trainer Graham Motion feeds Irish War Cry some grass at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2017.
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Irish War Cry - Schooling - Churchill Downs - 05-03-17

Irish War Cry - Gallop - Churchill Downs - 05-03-17

Irish War Cry silks go up on the post position draw board at Churchill Downs May 3, 2017 in Louisville, KY.
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Irish War Cry gallops at Churchill Downs May 3, 2017 in Louisville, KY.
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Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downs May 3, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. — Irish War Cry Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downs May 3, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
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Irish War Cry - Bath - Churchill Downs - 050217

Irish War Cry billboard produced by the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association of New Jersey

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Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downs May 2, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. — Irish War Cry Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downs May 2, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
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Irish War Cry - Churchill Downs - May 2, 2017
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Irish War Cry - Gallop - Churchill Downs - 050217

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Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downbs May 2, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. — Irish War Cry Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downbs May 2, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
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Irish War Cry - Arrival - Churchill Downs - 05-01-17

Irish War Cry (outside) breezes with Providence Road

Irish War Cry wins the 2017 Wood Memorial
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Irish War Cry wins the 2017 Wood Memorial (G2)
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Irish War Cry win the 2017 Wood Memorial (G2)

Irish War Cry with jockey Rajiv Maragh wins the 93rd running of the Grade 2 Wood Memorial at Aqueduct Race Track Saturday April 8, 2017 in Ozone Park, N.Y.

Irish War Cry - Palm Meadows, February 25, 2017

Isabelle de Tomaso homebred Irish Sovereign, dam of Holy Bull Stakes winner Irish War Cry, is shown winning at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, N.J. on June 16, 2004.

Irish War Cry wins the 2017 Holy Bull
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Irish War Cry wins the 2016 Marylander Stakes

Irish War Cry Maiden Win, November 11, 2016

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Tapwrit in Good Order After Belmont Triumph

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
June 11, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Tired but good was the official declaration of how Tapwrit was doing Sunday morning, less than 24 hours after his two-length victory in the final leg of the Triple Crown.

Post-Belmont Stakes News Update

By Claire Novak
June 11, 2017
Triple Crown

Claire Novak pays a visit to Belmont Stakes winner Tapwrit and checks in on the status of several other Belmont contenders including Irish War Cry, Patch, Gormley, Senior Investment, and Hollywood Handsome.

Belmont Stakes Wrap

By Claire Novak
June 10, 2017
Triple Crown

Claire Novak recaps the Belmont Stakes, where Tapwrit ran down Irish War Cry to become the third Belmont Stakes winner sired by Gainesway's Tapit, and trainer Todd Pletcher's third Belmont Stakes winner as well. Also an update on Hollywood Handsome.

Tapwrit Wears Down Irish War Cry to Win Belmont Stakes

By Jeremy Balan
June 10, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Thoroughbred Sales, Northeast Region

With an inside trip just off favored Irish War Cry, Bridlewood Farm, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, and Robert LaPenta's Tapwrit angled out late in the final turn under jockey Jose Ortiz and kicked well clear of the rest in the 1 1/2-mile classic.

Looking for Irish War Cry to Bounce Back in Belmont

The Triple Crown trail comes to an end on Long Island Saturday, June 10, with the 149th running of the Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets (G1) the last of 10 stakes to be run on a marathon 13-race card that gets underway at 11:35 Eastern.

Belmont Stakes Concludes Parity-Laden Classic Season

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
June 9, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

What has been an ever-shifting landscape for this year's 3-year-old runners is set to conclude its first-half act June 10 with a wide-open edition of the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets (G1).

Belmont Stakes News Update for June 8

By Claire Novak
June 8, 2017
Triple Crown

Claire Novak shares information on Belmont Stakes contender Epicharis, who did not go to the track to train Thursday morning after being treated for lameness. Plus footage of Irish War Cry and Gormley in their first trips over the track!

Irish War Cry Takes First Spin Around Belmont Park

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
June 8, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Newly minted Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1) favorite Irish War Cry got his first look at the massive Belmont Park oval the morning of June 8, when he hit the main track for a 1 1/2-mile gallop with trainer Graham Motion keeping tabs.

Derby Runners May Hold an Edge in the Belmont Stakes

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Belmont Stakes (G1) at Belmont Park.

Irish War Cry 7-2 Morning-Line Pick for Belmont Stakes

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
June 7, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

With champion Classic Empire out of the June 10 Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1) with a hoof abscess, Irish War Cry inherited the position of favoritism for the 1 1/2-mile race, and was installed as the 7-2 morning-line choice.

Belmont Scenario Shifts With Classic Empire's Absence

A foot abscess knocked Classic Empire out of the June 10 Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1), and left the rest of the entrants' connections to wonder how the race will play out in his absence.

Irish War Cry, Hollywood Handsome to Belmont

By BloodHorse Staff
June 4, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region, Kentucky

Both Isabelle de Tomaso's homebred Irish War Cry and Mark and Nancy Stanley’s Hollywood Handsome have been confirmed for the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1) June 10 at Belmont Park.

Irish War Cry Likely Belmont-Bound After Fair Hill Move

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
June 3, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

Trainer Graham Motion kept looking for reasons to go elsewhere. Irish War Cry kept arguing that the van ride to New York next week was one worth taking.

Irish War Cry Returns to Worktab; Belmont Run Possible

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
May 27, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

In his first workout since finishing tenth in the May 6 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), Irish War Cry kept the door open for a start in the Belmont Stakes (G1) when he turned in a five-furlong move at Fair Hill Training Center May 27.

Always Dreaming True in Kentucky Derby Win

By Frank Angst
May 6, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky

Following a tracking trip under John Velazquez, Always Dreaming took command in the stretch to score a 2 3/4-length victory in the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) May 6 at Churchill Downs.

'Wide-Open' Derby Field Has Its Share of Class

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
May 5, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky

The term "wide-open" has been tossed about the Churchill Downs backstretch like a baseball of late whenever the connections of Kentucky Derby aspirants are asked about the complexion of this year's Run for the Roses.

Derby Analysis: Are You Craken Up Yet?

By Steve Haskin
May 4, 2017
Triple Crown

Steve announces his final selections and wagers for the 2017 Kentucky Derby.

Keeler Johnson's Kentucky Derby 143 Selections

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Kentucky Derby.

Roses Already for Two Sires with Derby Starters

By Eric Mitchell
May 3, 2017
Thoroughbred Breeding, Triple Crown, Kentucky

Two stallions represented in this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) already bear the mantle of Derby-winning sire. Their racing careers and their paths as stallions could not be more different.

Irish War Cry a Shore Thing for the Kentucky Derby

By Frank Angst
May 2, 2017
Thoroughbred Breeding, Triple Crown, Mid-Atlantic Region

With his deep ties to the Garden State, New Jersey is rallying around Wood Memorial Stakes presented by NYRA Bets (G2) winner Irish War Cry as he prepares for a start in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) May 6 at Churchill Downs.

Curlin Connection Vital in Irish War Cry Stud Deal

By Eric Mitchell
May 2, 2017
Thoroughbred Breeding, Triple Crown, Kentucky

A "reasoned gamble" is how Hill 'n' Dale Farms owner John Sikura described the recent deal to acquire the breeding rights to multiple graded stakes winner Irish War Cry ahead of the May 6 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1).

Thunder Snow and New Arrivals Visit Track

By Claire Novak
May 2, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky

Godolphin Racing's group 1 winner Thunder Snow cleared quarantine as expected the morning of May 2, and headed out around 8:30 a.m. EDT to continue his preparations for the May 6 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1).

Kentucky Derby News Update for May 2

By Claire Novak
May 2, 2017
Triple Crown

Claire Novak updates us on Thunder Snow, Irish War Cry, Gormley, State of Honor, Classic Empire, the Kentucky Oaks draw, and more!

Kentucky Derby News Update for April 30

By Claire Novak
April 30, 2017
Triple Crown

Reporting from Churchill Downs, Claire Novak provides updates on McCraken, Fast and Accurate, Irish War Cry, and more!

Irish War Cry Solid in Final Pre-Derby Work

By Claire Novak
April 30, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Mid-Atlantic Region

Isabelle de Tomaso's homebred Irish War Cry put in his final work for the May 6 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) April 30 at Fair Hill Training Center near Elkton, Md., clocking six furlongs in 1:13 1/5 on trainer Graham Motion's watch.

A Few Early Thoughts on the Kentucky Derby Pace

J. Keeler Johnson takes an early look at the potential pace of the 2017 Kentucky Derby.

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - April 25, 2017

By Steve Haskin
April 25, 2017
Triple Crown

The details in the Dozen make the difference as the Derby draws near.

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - April 18, 2017

By Steve Haskin
April 18, 2017
Triple Crown

How did the Arkansas Derby impact the Derby Dozen? Was Classic Empire's performance enough to propel him back to the top.

What's Going On Here: Consistently Inconsistent

By Evan Hammonds
April 12, 2017
Triple Crown

Heading into April weekends we love seeing stories with headlines such as "Preps to Clear Derby Picture" because: a) the features always focus on the obvious, over-worn angles, and b) the results often prove them to be incredibly wrong.

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - April 11, 2017

By Steve Haskin
April 11, 2017
Triple Crown

How did the weekend stakes results impact the Derby Dozen? Did Blue Grass winner Irap make the cut?

Irish War Cry in Good Order After Wood

By BloodHorse Staff
April 9, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

Isabelle de Tomaso's Irish War Cry has settled back into his Fair Hill base in good condition following his victory in the $750,000 Wood Memorial (G2) at Aqueduct Racetrack.

Irish War Cry Rebounds in Wood Memorial

By Claire Novak
April 8, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Irish War Cry put doubts to rest April 8 in the $750,000 Wood Memorial Presented by NYRA Bets (G2), clearing Battalion Runner by open lengths to rebound from his lackluster performance last out.

Maragh Lives in the Moment After Long Road to Recovery

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
April 7, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

What is already a successful comeback by any definition could take a storybook twist when jockey Rajiv Maragh pilots grade 2 winner Irish War Cry in Saturday's Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G2).

Litfin: Look For Battalion Runner to Step Up in Wood

By Dave Litfin
April 7, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Handicapping, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, West Region, Kentucky

Horse players will need three sets of eyes to keep track of this week's action, as Aqueduct Racetrack, Keeneland, and Santa Anita Park all run 170-point qualifiers to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1).

Irish War Cry Aims to Regain Form in Wood Memorial

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
April 5, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Trainer Graham Motion views the April 8 Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G2) at Aqueduct Racetrack as Irish War Cry's opportunity to convince him his presence in the first leg of the Triple Crown is necessary.

Irish War Cry Breezes at Fair Hill

By BloodHorse Staff
April 2, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

Isabelle de Tomaso's homebred grade 2 winner Irish War Cry, back on familiar ground at the Fair Hill Training Center in Fair Hill, Md., continued preparations for his next start with a six-furlong breeze over the main track April 2.

Sunny Ridge Named New Jersey's 2016 Horse of the Year

By BloodHorse Staff
March 28, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, Mid-Atlantic Region

Dennis Drazin's homebred son of Holy Bull won the the Withers Stakes (G3) and placed in the Betfair.com Haskell Invitational Stakes (G1).

Irish War Cry Works With Wood Memorial Bid Likely

By Claire Novak
March 25, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Southeast Region

The Lambholm South Holy Bull Stakes (G2) winner returned to the work tab March 25 after running seventh in the Xpressbet Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2), putting in five furlongs in 1:01.10 at Palm Meadows Training Center.

Top Three Finishers Exit Fountain of Youth Well

By BloodHorse Staff
March 5, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Southeast Region

Peacock Racing Stable's Gunnevera exited his 5 3/4-length triumph in the March 4 $400,000 Xpressbet.com Fountain of Youth (G2) at Gulfstream Park "happy and sound," trainer Antonio Sano reported Sunday.

Gunnevera Comes From Clouds in Fountain of Youth

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
March 4, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Southeast Region

Gunnevera proved a most visually impressive specimen in the 1 1/16-mile Fountain of Youth Stakes, motoring from last in the 10-horse field to win over grade 1 winner Practical Joke while even-money favorite Irish War Cry finished off the board.

Is Irish War Cry the Real Deal?

The Road to the Kentucky Derby continues on Saturday with two major Derby prep races at Aqueduct and Gulfstream Park, including the Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2).

Irish War Cry Bears the Target in Fountain of Youth

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
March 1, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Southeast Region

On the heels of his 3 3/4-length triumph in the Feb. 4 Lambholm South Holy Bull Stakes (G2), Irish War Cry can give trainer Graham Motion the distinction of having a divisional favorite should he prevail in the Xpressbet.com Fountain of Youth (G2)

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - February 28, 2017

By Steve Haskin
February 28, 2017
Triple Crown

Late-breaking news that McCraken will miss the Tampa Bay Derby due to a minor ankle injury has scrambled things up at the last minute. And, there is another new face amongst the 12.

McCraken Top Individual in Kentucky Derby Future Wager

By BloodHorse Staff
February 26, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Handicapping, Triple Crown, Kentucky

The always-popular "All Others" wagering interest was the narrow 5-1 favorite in the third of four pools of Churchill Downs' Kentucky Derby Future Wager, edging a tightly bunched group of individual contenders headed by unbeaten McCraken ( 5-1).

Irish War Cry Ticks All the Boxes in Five-Furlong Work

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
February 25, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Mid-Atlantic Region

In what will be his lone serious work in advance of the Xpressbet.com Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park March 4, Irish War Cry got the thumbs up from his conditioner when he covered five furlongs in 1:01.65 Saturday morning.

Classic Empire, McCraken Individual Favorites in Pool 3

The battle for the individual favorite in the Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3 is expected to be tight between reigning 2-year-old champ Classic Empire, unbeaten rising stars McCraken and Mastery, along with Irish War Cry.

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - February 21, 2017

By Steve Haskin
February 21, 2017
Triple Crown

The Southwest provides a new face for the Derby Dozen, and those knocking on the door include a Japanese hopeful, Epicharis

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - February 14, 2017

By Steve Haskin
February 14, 2017
Triple Crown

Did McCraken's victory in the Sam F. Davis propel him to the number one spot? Are there any new faces among the dozen?

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - February 7, 2017

By Steve Haskin
February 7, 2017
Triple Crown

The 3-year-old stakes results caused a shake up in the Derby Dozen. Who is the new number 1?

Irish War Cry Tops Week's NTRA 3-Year-Old Division Poll

February 6, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Industry Press Releases

Moving right to the top in first place is the undefeated Irish War Cry (7 first-place votes, 303 points) who posted a mild upset as the 3 3/4-length winner of Saturday's Lambholm South Holy Bull (G2), at Gulfstream Park for trainer Graham Motion.

Connections

Trainer	H. Graham Motion
Jockey	Rajiv Maragh
Owner	Isabelle de Tomaso
Breeder	Isabelle de Tomaso

Pedigree

Irish War Cry View Five-Cross Pedigree	Curlin	Smart Strike
		Sherriff's Deputy
	Irish Sovereign	Polish Numbers
		Irish Genius

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