Vacare Has Big Class Edge in Dahlia
Multiple graded-stakes winner Vacare will try to add to her impressive resume Dec. 21 when she tops a full field of 12 fillies and mares in the Dahlia Handicap (gr. IIT) on closing day at Hollywood Park.
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Lady Digby wins the 2008 Dahlia Stakes
Photo: Jim McCue / Maryland Jockey ClubConnections
| Trainer | H. Graham Motion |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Jose Valdivia, Jr. |
| Owner | Earle I. Mack |
| Breeder | Earle I. Mack |
Pedigree
| Lady Digby View Five-Cross Pedigree | Grand Slam | Gone West |
| Bright Candles | ||
| Compete | El Prado (IRE) | |
| Pete's Heiress |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2005 Hip 1204 |
Yearling | Wafare Farm, agent | ($10,000) | |
| KEENOV2012 Hip 231 |
Broodmare | Dr. Oscar Benavides, agent for St. George Stables | Denali Stud, agent for Breeding Stock for Earle I. Mack - Phase I | $180,000 |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
Bayakoa: Baroness Thatcher Makes Return
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Baroness Thatcher, reunited with trainer Patrick Biancone following her purchase a month ago for $1.8 million at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale, makes her next start in the $150,000 Bayakoa Handicap (gr. II) at Hollywood Park Dec. 7.
Indescribable Up Late For Cardinal Score
- By Jason Shandler
- News, Racing, Kentucky
In seventh place with a furlong remaining and seemingly out of contention, Indescribable made a furious run from the middle of the racetrack and caught Long Approach in the final stride to take the $113,400 Cardinal Handicap (gr. IIIT) by a head on the Churchill Downs turf Nov. 15.
That Handicapping Show: Nov. 13 (Video)
Jason and Tom analyze the Cardinal Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Churchill Downs on November 15. Also Brisnet's handicapping expert "The Wizard" joins the team with his "Spotlight Play".
Callwood Dancer Formidable in Cardinal
- By Jason Shandler
- News, Racing, Kentucky
Three Chimneys' Callwood Dancer, the lone grade II winner in a field of older fillies and mares, has the edge and will carry top weight of 122 pounds in the $100,000-added Cardinal Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Churchill Downs Nov. 15.
Lady Digby Storms to All Along Victory
- By Jason Shandler
- News, Racing
With heavy rains and flashing lighting making its way through Colonial Downs, Lady Digby came three-wide into the stretch, overtook pacesetter Eclisse near the eighth-pole and dew clear to win the $200,000 All Along Stakes (gr. IIIT) by 2 1/4 lengths.
Rutherienne Tops All Along Field
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Virginia Kraft Payson's Rutherienne will top a quality field of turf distaffers including Valbenny, Lady Digby,and J'ray, in the $200,000 All Along Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Colonial Downs June 21.
Roshani Hangs On for Gallorette Triumph
Ben McElroy's Roshani, the 6-5 favorite in a five-horse field, held off Lady Digby to win the Gallorette Handicap (gr. IIIT) by a half-length at Pimlico.
Valbenny Returns for New Trainer Matz
Grade II winner Valbenny, one of the leading turf fillies on the West Coast last season, returns from an absence of more than eight months while making her first start for trainer Michael Matz in the $100,000 Gallorette Handicap (gr. IIIT) on the Pimlico lawn May 17.
'Anna, Lear's Princess Square Off Again
A mere nostril separated the victorious Dreaming of Anna and runner-up Lear's Princess in the Endeavour Stakes (gr. IIIT) following a heart-pounding stretch duel one month ago. It's time for an encore as the 4-year-old filly stars tangle again on the Tampa Bay Downs turf course in the $175,000 Hillsborough (gr. IIIT) March 15.
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