Race Day Shows Grit, Takes Razorback Handicap
Matthew Schera's Race Day edged past a stubborn Midnight Hawk near the wire to capture the $250,000 Razorback Handicap (gr. III) for 4-year-olds and up March 14 at Oaklawn Park.
Midnight Hawk
- Gray or Roan Colt
- Born 2011
- KY-Bred
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Chitu (Teal Hemlet) and Midnight Hawk (Grey) running in the Sunland Derby.
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Midnight Hawk wins the 2014 Sham Stakes.
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Midnight Hawk won the Sham Stakes on January 11.
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Sham Stakes winner Midnight Hawk takes on 6 in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes.
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Midnight Hawk
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Midnight Hawk comes home strong to win the Sham Stakes.
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Conquest Two Step One to Beat in San Carlos
Coming off a powerful victory in the Jan. 31 Palos Verdes Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Park, Conquest Two Step appears the one to beat in the $250,000 San Carlos Stakes (gr. II) March 7 at the Southern California oval.
Can Shared Belief Be Beaten in the Malibu?
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Malibu Stakes (gr. I) and La Brea Stakes (gr. I). read blog
Baffert Quartet Faces Shared Belief in Malibu
Bob Baffert will take four shots at champion Shared Belief in the $300,000 Malibu Stakes (gr. I), the featured event as Santa Anita Park kicks off its 2014-15 winter/spring meet the day after Christmas.
Chitu Makes Quick Work of Damascus Rivals
Tanma Corp.'s speedy Chitu won nearly gate to wire in a $100,000 Damascus Stakes that came up deep in talent Oct. 31 at Santa Anita Park. The field included six graded stakes winners.
Midnight Hawk, Chitu to Clash in Damascus
Bob Baffert stablemates Midnight Hawk and Chitu figure prominently in the $100,000 Damascus Stakes Oct. 31, at Santa Anita Park, the final race before four Breeders' Cup World Championships races on Friday's card.
Dynamic Impact Nabs 'Hawk in Illinois Derby
Dynamic Impact continued trainer Mark Casse's big spring April 19, edging 2-5 favorite Midnight Hawk by the narrowest of noses in the $500,000 Illinois Derby (gr. II) at Hawthorne Race Course.
TimeformUS Saturday Stakes Plays
TimeformUS Saturday Stakes Plays from Keeneland, Hawthorne, and Aqueduct read blog
Ky Derby: Form, Pedigree, Speed, & Red Flags
Doug Salvatore profiles the form, pedigree, speed and red flags of Kentucky Derby contenders. Part 2 of 3. read blog
That Handicapping Show: Illinois Derby
Claire Novak and Frank Angst preview the Illinois Derby and the Charles Town Classic. Watch Video
Midnight Hawk Brings Illinois Derby Intrigue
Given the colt's Chicago connections, it's not surprising Bob Baffert would send Midnight Hawk to the April 19 Illinois Derby at Hawthorne. As for his plans from there on out, you'll have to read between the lines.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 3/24/2014
Did the Sunland Derby and Spiral Stakes shake Steve Haskin's Kentucky Derby Dozen this week? You may be surprised, read and find out! read blog
California Chrome Tabbed in Derby Future Pool
The fourth and final pool of Churchill Downs' Kentucky Derby Future Wager will open March 27 with fast-rising West Coast star California Chrome as the narrow morning-line favorite over East Coast standout Cairo Prince.
Chitu Cuts Loose for Sunland Derby Triumph
Favored Chitu put away stablemate Midnight Hawk in the drive for the wire as trainer Bob Baffert accounted for the first two finishers in the $800,000 Sunland Derby (gr. III) March 23 in New Mexico.
Tanzanite Cat Puts Speed to Test at Sunland
Escaping Oaklawn Park, stakes-winning Tanzanite Cat faces a pair of tough entrants from both Bob Baffert and Todd Pletcher as part of a deep field for the $800,000 Sunland Derby (gr. III) March 23 in New Mexico.
The First of the Final Derby Preps
We're almost there, folks. The first of the final Kentucky Derby prep races are being held this weekend. read blog
TimeformUS Weekend Stakes Plays
TimeformUS Weekend Stakes Plays for Santa Anita, Tampa Bay, and Oaklawn Park. read blog
Rapid Riser Bayern Focus of San Felipe Stakes
Bayern should draw most of the attention in the $300,000 San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) March 8 at Santa Anita Park following his dazzling 15-length allowance win for trainer Bob Baffert.
Big Step for Bayern in San Felipe
Undefeated colt will make his stakes debut for Bob Baffert following allowance romp in the San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) March 8 at Santa Anita Park.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 2/10/2014
Steve Haskin adds a new horse to his Kentucky Derby Dozen, shuffles a little and removes one Kentucky Derby prep race winner completely. Read to find out who! read blog
After the Wire: Candy Boy, Blingo & Groupie Doll
Evan Hammonds recaps the Robert B. Lewis Stakes, San Antonio Stakes, and the Hurricane Bertie Stakes.
Honor Code Top Horse in Future Derby Pool 2
There was no strong consensus for the top individual choice among six leading contenders in the Kentucky Derby Future Wager's second pool; it concluded Feb. 8, with the Shug McGaughey-trained Honor Code topping the list.
Candy Boy Makes Sweet Move for Lewis Score
Candy Boy stamped himself as the top contender for the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) when he overpowered a pair of well-regarded Bob Baffert trainees in winning the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. I) Feb. 8 at Santa Anita.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays
TimeformUS Weekend Plays from Santa Anita and Gulfstream read blog
THS: Robert B. Lewis Stakes
Claire Novak and Frank Angst take another look at Kentucky Derby contenders in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes this weekend. Can Candy Boy hold up to Midnight Hawk? watch video
That Handicapping Show: Robert B. Lewis
Claire Novak and Frank Angst take another look at Kentucky Derby contenders in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes this weekend. Can Candy Boy hold up to Midnight Hawk? Download Brisnet Past Performances for the Robert B. Lewis Stakes.
Midnight Hawk One to Beat in Robert B. Lewis
Sham Stakes (gr. III) winner Midnight Hawk takes his next step on the Triple Crown trail for trainer Bob Baffert when he faces six other 3-year-olds in the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 8 at Santa Anita Park.
Baffert Duo Drill for Weekend Stakes
Game on Dude covered four furlongs in 48 seconds flat in preparation for the Feb. 8 San Antonio Stakes (gr. II), while Midnight Hawk worked five furlongs in 1:00 3/5, also with Garcia aboard.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 1/28/2014
Steve Haskin presents his first official Kentucky Derby Dozen this week! See if any of your Kentucky Derby horses to watch made his Derby Dozen. read blog
Haskin's One for the Roses: Midnight Hawk
Steve Haskin chooses one Kentucky Derby contender to examine each week. This week Steve examines, and defends, the Sham Stakes winner Midnight Hawk.
Midnight Hawk: A Mating of Two Sprinters?
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The pedigree of Midnight Hawk, on the surface a mating between two sprinters, actually shows a nice balance between speed and stamina elements.
And They're Off: Eclipse Awards Edition
- By Steve Haskin
Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin discuss Dan Ward's comments about Sham winner Midnight Hawk, react to the Eclipse Awards, and talk about 2014 Derby contenders. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. Watch Video
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 1/14/2014
Hal's Hope, Sham, Ft. Lauderdale, San Pasqual, Revolutionary's return, and more! view slideshow
Haskin: New King of the Derby Trail
With a Derby Dozen teaser, Steve Haskin talks about Fappiano and his son Unbridled. read blog
After the Wire: Sham Stakes
Evan Hammonds recaps the Sham Stakes, San Pasqual Stakes, and Ft. Lauderdale Stakes. watch video
After the Wire: Midnight Hawk, Blueskiesnrainbows
Evan Hammonds recaps the Sham Stakes, San Pasqual Stakes, and Ft. Lauderdale Stakes.
Sham Stakes: Midnight Hawk Soars Over Kristo
The $100,000 Sham Stakes (gr. III) at Santa Anita Park on Jan. 11 was a two-horse race all the way down to the final sixteenth, and considering the fact that only four runners started, that was not surprising.
Six Potential Stars Line Up in Sham Stakes
First-out maiden winners Top Fortitude and Midnight Hawk each take a giant step into graded company as part of a field of six 3-year-olds in the $100,000 Sham Stakes (gr. III) Jan. 11 at Santa Anita Park.
After the Wire: Shared Belief, Midnight Hawk
Evan Hammonds recaps the efforts of several 2-year-olds. Watch Shared Belief and Midnight Hawk perform big. watch video
After the Wire: CashCall Futurity Stakes
Evan Hammonds recaps the efforts of several 2-year-olds. Watch Shared Belief and Midnight Hawk perform big.
Impressive Debut Win for Midnight Hawk
Midnight Hawk, a son of Midnight Lute--Miss Wineshine, by Wolf Power, made an impressive career debut in the fourth race at Betfair Hollywood Park Dec. 13.
Connections
| Trainer | Bob Baffert |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Jon Kenton Court |
| Owner | Hill 'n' Dale Equine Holdings, Inc. (J. G. Sikura), Kitchen, Pegram, et al |
| Breeder | Michael E. Pegram |
Pedigree
| Midnight Hawk View Five-Cross Pedigree | Midnight Lute | Real Quiet |
| Candytuft | ||
| Miss Wineshine | Wolf Power (SAF) | |
| Miss Mississippi |
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