Vaccarezza Gets First Win as Trainer
Owner/breeder Carlos Vaccarezza got his first win as a trainer Feb. 9 at Gulfstream Park with first-time starter Little Alexis.
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Little Mike - Hong Kong 2013
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Little Mike - Breeders' Cup 2013, October 29, 2013.
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Little Mike - Breeders' Cup 2013, October 26, 2013.
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Little Mike wins the 2013 Joe Hirsch.
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Little Mike wins the 2013 Joe Hirsch.
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Little Mike wins the 2013 Joe Hirsch.
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Little Mike wins the 2013 Joe Hirsch.
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Little Mike wins the 2013 Joe Hirsch.
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Little Mike wins the 2013 Joe Hirsch.
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Little Mike wins the 2013 Joe Hirsch.
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Little Mike wins the 2013 Joe Hirsch.
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Little Mike wins the 2013 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic.
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Little Mike - Dubai, March 28, 2013.
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Little Mike - Dubai, March 28, 2013.
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Little Mike - Dubai, March 28, 2013.
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Little Mike - Dubai, March 27, 2013.
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Little Mike - Dubai, March 27, 2013.
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Little Mike - Dubai, March 27, 2013.
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Little Mike's first visit to the track at Meydan.
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Little Mike paraded at Gulfstream Park on December 1, 2012.
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Little Mike paraded at Gulfstream Park on December 1, 2012.
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Little Mike paraded at Gulfstream Park on December 1, 2012.
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Little Mike paraded at Gulfstream Park on December 1, 2012.
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Little Mike wins the Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Little Mike wins the Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Little Mike wins the Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Little Mike wins the Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Little Mike in the Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Little Mike wins the Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Little Mike prior to the Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Little Mike wins the Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Little Mike in the Breeders' Cup Turf at Santa Anita.
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Little Mike in the Breeders' Cup Turf at Santa Anita.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Turf.
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Little Mike at Santa Anita 10/28/2012.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Arlington Million.
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Little Mike - Arlington Park, August 17, 2012.
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Little Mike - Arlington Park, August 17, 2012.
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Little Mike - Arlington Park, August 17, 2012.
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Little Mike in the Woodford Reserve Stakes.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 Woodford Reserve.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 FL Sunshine Millions Turf.
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Little Mike wins the 2012 FL Sunshine Millions Turf.
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Little Mike in the 2011 Appleton.
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Little Mike in the 2011 Appleton.
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Little Mike in the 2011 Appleton.
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Little Mike wins the 2011 Canadian Turf Stakes.
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Little Mike wins the 2011 Canadian Turf Stakes.
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Little Mike wins the 2011 Canadian Turf Stakes.
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Little Mike wins the 2011 Canadian Turf Stakes.
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| Trainer | Dale L. Romans |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Mike E. Smith |
| Owner | Priscilla Vaccarezza |
| Breeder | Carlo E Vaccarezza |
Pedigree
| Little Mike View Five-Cross Pedigree | Spanish Steps | Unbridled |
| Trolley Song | ||
| Hay Jude | Wavering Monarch | |
| Double Norm |
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Hong Kong Runners May Have Trouble This Year
The good news is, the races have become an important fixture at the end of the racing season, attracting many of the world's best turf runners and spotlighting Hong Kong's ambitious racing program.
Hong Kong Cup Day: Dale Romans - Little Mike
Trainer Dale Romans talks about the prospects of Little Mike, who runs in the Hong Kong Cup on December 8. Watch Video
U.S. Horses Face Tough Tests in Hong Kong
The two American entries drew reasonably well for the Dec. 8 Longines Hong Kong International Races, but not without a little drama for King Kreesa in the Hong Kong Mile (HK-I).
Magician Puts Winning Spell on Turf Field
Irish-based Magician took advantage of a fast early pace to roll to victory in the $3 million Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) at Santa Anita Park Nov. 2.
No Easy Road for Little Mike, Point of Entry
This year's Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) features a rematch of the first two finishers in 2012, Little Mike and Point of Entry, but the road back to Santa Anita Park Nov. 2 has been anything but smooth for either horse.
Little Mike Among American Chances in Turf
Little Mike, back on the beam after a slow start to the 2013 campaign, is set to defend his title against a solid field of domestic and foreign entrants in the $3 million Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) Nov. 2.
Moreno Fires Bullet in Final BC Classic Move
A good number of the Oct. 26 works at Santa Anita were by Breeders' Cup candidates getting in major licks before the Nov. 1-2 World Championships, including Classic contenders Mucho Macho Man and Moreno.
Nine 2012 Winners Return for Breeders' Cup
The best of the best will be on display at Santa Anita Park Nov. 1-2, with the leading trainers in the United States and Europe pre-entering a star-studded array of talent for the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Mucho Macho Man Tops Busy Santa Anita Tab
It was a busy morning Oct. 19 at Santa Anita Park, as Breeders' Cup contenders led by Classic runner Mucho Macho Man turned in moves over the track.
Breeders' Cup: Dale Romans' BC Contenders
- By Ron Mitchell
Hear what trainer Dale Romans' contenders are currently doing and what he thinks through prior to entering Breeders' Cup races. watch video
Little Mike Finds Form in Hirsch Turf Classic
Priscilla Vaccarezza's Little Mike got back on track after four consecutive losses with a narrow win in the $600,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational (gr. IT) at Belmont Park Sept. 28.
Big Blue Kitten Stalks Third Straight Grade I
Ken and Sarah Ramsey homebred Big Blue Kitten will try to secure his third straight grade I win when he faces an expected nine rivals in the $600,000 Joe Hirsch Classic Invitational Stakes Sept. 28 at Belmont Park.
Spanish Steps Heading to Saudi Arabia
Spanish Steps, sire of last year's Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. I) winner and Eclipse Award finalist Little Mike, has been sold to stand in Saudi Arabia in a deal brokered by Chad Schumer Bloodstock.
Busy Work Day for Top Churchill-Based 2YOs
Three of the most accomplished 2-year-olds on the grounds turned in major training moves at Churchill Downs Sunday Sept. 22 in preparation for what their connections hope will be a trip to the Breeders' Cup.
Ramseys' Real Solution Takes 'Million on DQ
Ken and Sarah Ramsey capped an unbelievable day with their third grade I victory when Real Solution was placed first via disqualification in the Arlington Million Aug. 17.
Million Day: Little Mike Against All Others
If Little Mike makes Arlington Million history, it will be over the likes of Grandeur, Indy Point, The Apache, and Hunter's Light as top international turf contenders gather at Arlington Park for the oval's marquee event.
Little Mike's Owner May Challenge Wise Dan
If Little Mike repeats in the Arlington Million (gr. IT) Aug. 17, breeder/owner Carlo Vaccarezza might use the Arlington Park winner's circle as a platform to challenge Horse of the Year Wise Dan to a match race.
Arlington Million: Dale Romans - Little Mike
- By Claire Novak
Trainer Dale Romans talks about the chances of 2012 Arlington Million (gr.I) winner Little Mike repeating in this year's edition, coming up Aug. 17. Watch Video
That Handicapping Show: Arlington Million
- By Claire Novak
Claire Novak and Frank Angst handicap the Arlington Million and Alabama S. watch video
Led by Little Mike, Million a Global Affair
Little Mike, who took the 2012 Arlington Million (gr. IT), will defend his crown against a field that includes the winners of group I races on four other continents in the Aug. 17 running at Arlington Park.
Foreign Horses Pre-Enter Arlington Million
Defending Arlington Million (gr. IT) champion Little Mike, trained by Dale Romans, was pre-entered along with 13 others for the 31st renewal of the prestigious race Aug. 17.
Big Blue Kitten Pounces to United Nations Win
Ken and Sarah Ramsey's runner burst through on the rail in the $500,000 United Nations Stakes (gr. IT) at Monmouth Park July 6, qualifying for the Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT). The 2012 BC Turf winner Little Mike was fourth.
Little Mike's Summer Season Starts in U.N.
After capturing three grade I victories on the turf last year, capped by a win in the Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park, Little Mike will make his first U.S. start of the 2013 season in the United Nations Stakes.
Little Mike Breezes on Churchill Downs Turf
Last year's Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) winner Little Mike breezed four furlongs in :50.80 June 11 on the Churchill Downs turf in preparation for a start in the United Nations Stakes (gr. IT) July 6 at Monmouth Park.
Little Mike Targeting United Nations July 6
Little Mike is likely to start in the United Nations Stakes (gr. IT) July 6, the first of a four-race series picked by breeder and co-owner Carlo Vacarezza that would end with a defense of his 2012 Breeders' Cup Turf title.
Little Mike Takes Three FL Championships
The son of Spanish Steps is Florida's horse of the year, older horse and turf male champion.
Hay Jude Delivers Paddy O'Prado Colt
The dam of multiple grade I winner Little Mike will be bred back to Distorted Humor.
Sajjhaa Kicks Clear to Win Dubai Duty Free
Godolphin Racing's Sajjhaa displayed a late turn of foot and kicked clear in the stretch to win the Dubai Duty Free Sponsored by Dubai Duty Free (UAE-IT) at Meydan Racecourse March 30.
Dubai World Cup: Dale Romans - Little Mike
Trainer Dale Romans talks about Little Mike, who runs in the Dubai Duty Free on March 30. Watch Video
Dubai World Cup: Training 03/28/2013
Horses featured include Joy And Fun (orange #5), Great Attack (orange #6), Zazou (blue #4), Trinniberg (gold #2), Medicean Man (orange #11), Animal Kingdom (white #2), Little Mike (yellow #3), He's Had Enough, and more. Watch Video
Pat Cummings' March 30 Dubai World Cup Picks
Pat Cummings presents an analysis of racing March 30 at the Dubai World Cup Carnival at Meydan in the United Arab Emirates. Presented by AmWest Entertainment.
Dubai World Cup: Gary Stevens
Jockey Gary Stevens talks about being back at Dubai for the World Cup. He rides Dullahan in the World Cup and Little Mike in the Dubai Duty Free. Watch Video
Little Mike Back to Turf in Dubai Duty Free
Breeders' Cup Turf and Arlington Million winner looks to add another rich purse in the $5 million Dubai Duty Free Sponsored by Duty Free (UAE-I) March 30 at Meydan.
Dubai World Cup: Dale Romans
Dale Romans talks about Little Mike and Dullahan. Watch Video
Dubai Duty Free Interview - Carlo Vaccarezza
Press conference interview with Carlo Vaccarezza, owner of Little Mike who is a contender for the 2013 Dubai Duty Free. Courtesy of the Dubai Racing Club. watch video
Dullahan, Little Mike Sharp in Meydan Drills
With trainer Dale Romans watching from a perch at Meydan, both his multiple grade I winners Dullahan and Little Mike turned in strong works March 24 as they prepare for their races on the Dubai World Cup program March 30.
Animal Kingdom, Others Ready for Dubai Flight
Champions Animal Kingdom, Royal Delta, and Trinniberg lead an eight-horse American delegation set to fly to the United Arab Emirates, leaving Florida at approximately 9 p.m. on March 19.
Dullahan, Little Mike in 'Good Shape' in UAE
Little Mike and Dullahan have emerged from their initial races in Dubai in good order, and trainer Dale Romans plans to send them for workouts March 24 prior to their starts on World Cup Day.
Hunter's Light Pounces in Maktoum Challenge
Hunter's Light delivered Godolphin's 200th win at the top level when he captured the $400,000 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 Sponsored by Emirates Airline (UAE-I) on the Super Saturday card March 9 at Meydan.
Little Mike, Monterosso Meet at Meydan
U.S. turf standout Little Mike and 2012 Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) winner Monterosso headline the $400,000 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 Sponsored by Emirates Airline (UAE-I) on the Super Saturday card March 9 at Medyan.
Pat Cummings' Dubai Picks: March 9
Pat Cummings presents an analysis of racing March 9 at the Dubai World Cup Carnival at Meydan in the United Arab Emirates. The Super Saturday card includes starts by Dullahan and Little Mike, and the group I Jebel Hatta.
Dubai Carnival: March 7 Training
Horses featured include Little Mike (#211), Dullahan (#212), Secret Asset (#203), Mister Big Shuffle (#115), Bank of Burden (#110), Quiet a Mission (#112), Sole Power (#210), Munk N'Brass (#146), and more. Watch Video
Dubai Carnival: March 6 Training
Horses featured include Balmont Mast (#145), Sole Power (#210), Little Mike (#211), and Trade Storm (#188). Watch Video
Dubai Carnival: Kieren Fallon
Kieren Fallon talks about Little Mike and Dullahan, both of which he will ride on March 9 at Meydan. Watch Video
Dullahan, Little Mike Arrive in Dubai
Dale Romans' grade I winners are aiming for races during the Dubai World Cup Carnival's Super Saturday March 9 as preps for group I races being run on Dubai World Cup day March 30.
Romans Sets Plans for Dewey Square, Others
Eclipse Award-winning trainer Dale Romans said his Siena Farm 3-year-olds will both make their next starts at Gulfstream Park; he has yet to determine an exact target in Dubai for Breeders' Cup Turf winner Little Mike.
272 Horses Nominated to Dubai World Cup
Led by last year's winner Monterosso, 272 horses from 15 countries have been nominated to the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), the world's richest Thoroughbred race with a purse of $10 million.
Shanghai Bobby Posts Final Holy Bull Breeze
The morning after capturing an Eclipse Award, undefeated Shanghai Bobby worked five furlongs in 1:00 4/5 Jan. 20 in his final tune-up for the upcoming Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park.
Outstanding Trainer: Dale Romans
There are grade I races and there are grade I races--the races trainers see themselves winning in the most pleasant of dreams. In knocking down several races from the latter category, Dale Romans won his first Eclipse Award.
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