Mucho Macho Man

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Mucho Macho Man works at Santa Anita March 2, 2014.
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Mucho Macho Man works at Santa Anita 3/2/2014.
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Mucho Macho Man at Santa Anita Feb. 2, 2014.
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Mucho Macho Man arrives for the 'Big Cap Feb. 23.
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Mucho Macho Man Schooling at Gulfstream Park on January 16, 2014.
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Mucho Macho Man wins the 2014 Florida Sunshine Millions Classic.
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Mucho Macho Man wins the 2014 Sunshine Millions Classic.
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Mucho Macho Man wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Classic.
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Mucho Macho Man (inside rail) edges out Will Take Charge to win the 2013 Breeders' Cup Classic.
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Mucho Macho Man - 2013 Breeders' Cup, October 29, 2013.
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Mucho Macho Man - Breeders' Cup, October 26, 2013.
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Mucho Macho Man wins the 2013 Awesome Again.
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Mucho Macho Man works at Gulfstream Park on January 5, 2013.
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Mucho Macho Man at Santa Anita 11/1/2012.
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Mucho Macho Man wins the 2012 Suburban.
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Mucho Macho Man wins the 2012 Gulfstream Park Handicap.
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Mucho Macho Man wins the 2012 Florida Sunshine Millions Classic.
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Mucho Macho Man AOC Aqueduct November 9, 2011
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Mucho Macho Man - Belmont Park June 5, 2011.
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Mucho Macho Man - Belmont June 1, 2011.
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Mucho Macho Man - Pimlico May 19, 2011.
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Mucho Macho Man jogging at Churchill Downs 5/4/2011.
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Mucho Macho Man Churchill Downs 05/03/11.
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Mucho Macho Man Churchill Downs 04/28/11.
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Mucho Macho Man works at Churchill Downs.
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Mucho Macho Man Churchill Downs 04/26/11.
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Mucho Macho Man Churchill Downs 04/22/11.
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Mucho Macho Man wins the 2011 Risen Star.
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Mucho Macho Man Maiden Win 09/19/10
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Mucho Macho Man Churchill Downs 04/20/11.
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Mucho Macho Man Churchill Downs 04/19/11..
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Mucho Macho Man gallops at Fair Groundso on March 24, 2011.
Photo: Fair Grounds Photo/Alexander Barkoff

Mucho Macho Man with owner Patti Reeves.
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Connections

Trainer	Katherine Ritvo
Jockey	Gary L. Stevens
Owner	Reeves Thoroughbred Racing and Stronach Stables
Breeder	John D. Rio & Carole A. Rio

Pedigree

Mucho Macho Man View Five-Cross Pedigree	Macho Uno	Holy Bull
		Primal Force
	Ponche de Leona	Ponche
		Perfect and Proud

Auction History

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Belmont Charity Event Includes Auction Items

By Blood-Horse Staff
May 28, 2014
Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region, Off Track Thoroughbreds

A European racing experience, an exotic tropical vacation, and field-level box seats to the World Series are among the auction items included in this year's Belmont Stakes Charity Celebration.

Mucho Macho Man Honored in Georgia

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal proclaimed Thursday, May 1, as "Mucho Macho Man Day" in the state.

Breeders' Cup Up for Sports Event of the Year

By Blood-Horse Staff
March 18, 2014
Breeders' Cup

The 2013 Breeders' Cup World Championships is one of four events nominated in the "Sports Event of the Year" category for the 2014 Sports Business Awards.

Mucho Macho Man Taking it Easy at Gulfstream

March 14, 2014
Racing, Southeast Region

Mucho Macho Man has settled back into familiar surroundings at trainer Kathy Ritvo's Gulfstream Park barn following his disappointing fourth in the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) as the 6-5 choice.

Mucho Macho Man Florida's Horse of the Year

Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Mucho Macho Man was honored as 2013 Florida-bred Horse of the Year the Florida Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association awards gala March 9 in Ocala, Fla.

After the Wire: Santa Anita Handicap

By Evan Hammonds
March 9, 2014
Triple Crown

Evan Hammonds recaps the historical Santa Anita Handicap, San Felipe Stakes, Gulfstream Park Handicap, and the Tampa Bay Derby. watch video

Game On Dude Captures Record Third Big 'Cap

By Jack Shinar
March 8, 2014
Racing, West Region

Experts thought Game On Dude had lost a step, but the gallant old gelding proved them wrong with a history-making third victory in the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 8 at Santa Anita Park.

Big 'Cap Seems Like Olden Days

By Jack Shinar
March 7, 2014
Racing, West Region

The Santa Anita Handicap became the West Coast's most prestigious racing event by consistently bringing out the best people and horses. The race's history has been dotted with gritty campaigners who just don't give up.

A Racing Weekend of Stars

March 7, 2014

If you're the type who thinks that racing needs its stars to keep racing to increase interest, then this is the Saturday for you! read blog

TimeformUS Weekend Stakes Plays

March 7, 2014
Handicapping

TimeformUS Weekend Stakes Plays for Santa Anita, Tampa Bay, and Oaklawn Park. read blog

THS: Santa Anita H. & San Felipe S.

By Claire Novak
March 6, 2014
Triple Crown

Claire Novak and Frank Angst handicap the highly anticipated Santa Anita Handicap and the Kentucky Derby contenders in the San Felipe Stakes. watch video

Who Will Win the Big 'Cap Showdown?

March 6, 2014

In what may go down as the race of the year, Saturday's Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) will feature a rematch between Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) 1-2 finishers Mucho Macho Man and Will Take Charge. read blog

Epic Rematch Set for Santa Anita Handicap

By Jack Shinar
March 5, 2014
Racing, West Region

Mucho Macho Man has been installed as the 9-5 morning line favorite for the 77th renewal of the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 8.

Game On Dude Looking for Respect

By Steve Haskin
March 5, 2014
Racing, West Region

Seven-year-old gelding will try to become first three-time winner of the Santa Anita Handicap.

Mucho Macho Man Struts for Santa Anita Fans

Mucho Macho Man was on the Santa Anita Park main track between races March 2 for his final timed workout before the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), a drill jockey Gary Stevens termed "a little romp in the park."

Will Take Charge Fires Bullet at Oaklawn

Will Take Charge breezed a bullet half-mile March 2 at Oaklawn Park in his final local workout ahead of a tantalizing showdown with Mucho Macho Man and Game On Dude in the March 8 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I).

Mucho Macho Man to Carry 124 at Santa Anita

March 1, 2014
Racing, West Region

Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Mucho Macho Man has been assigned top weight of 124 pounds for the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap, one more pound than Classic runner-up and 3-year-old champion Will Take Charge.

Big 'Cap Added to 'Jockey Club Tour on FOX'

By Blood-Horse Staff
February 24, 2014
West Region

Live coverage of the March 8 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) has been added to "The Jockey Club Tour on FOX," officials said Feb. 24.

Mucho Macho Man Arrives for Big 'Cap Date

February 23, 2014
Racing, West Region

Breeders' Cup Classic winner Mucho Macho Man arrived Feb. 23 at the stable area at Santa Anita Park in advance of a rematch with Classic runner-up Will Take Charge in the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 8.

Mucho Macho Man Works at Gulfstream Park

By Blood-Horse Staff
February 22, 2014
Racing, Southeast Region

Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Mucho Macho Man put in his last local work Feb. 22 at Gulfstream Park, going five furlongs in 1:02.56 on the main track at the South Florida oval. He will leave for California Feb. 23.

Adena Buys Interest in Mucho Macho Man

By Claire Novak
February 21, 2014
Racing, Breeding, Kentucky

Frank Stronach's Adena Springs has purchased an interest from Dean and Patti Reeves in multiple grade I winner Mucho Macho Man, who will continue to be trained by Kathy Ritvo.

Lukas Says Will Take Charge Going to Big 'Cap

By Blood-Horse Staff
February 17, 2014
Racing, West Region

If all goes as planned, the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 8 will feature a rematch between the top two finishers in last year's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) in Mucho Macho Man and Will Take Charge.

Mucho Macho Man to Start in Big 'Cap

Four months after his victory in the Nov. 2 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), Reeves Thoroughbred Racing's Mucho Macho Man will be returning to Santa Anita Park for his next start.

Mucho Macho Man Returns to Tab in Florida

No decision has been made on where Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Mucho Macho Man will make his next start, but he left no doubt the morning of Feb. 8 that he is ready to run again.

Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 1/21/2014

January 21, 2014
International

Hong Kong, Fair Grounds, Gulfstream, Santa Anita, Sam Houston, Sunland, Laurel & more. view slideshow

After the Wire: LeComte Stakes

By Evan Hammonds
January 19, 2014
Triple Crown

Evan Hammonds recaps the Lecomte Stakes, Strub Stakes and Sunshine Millions Classic. watch video

Mucho Macho Man Rolls in Sunshine Millions

By Jack Shinar
January 18, 2014
Racing, Southeast Region

With little to contend with, Mucho Macho Man galloped to victory as he pleased by 14 lengths while opening his 2014 campaign in the $400,000 Florida Sunshine Millions Jan. 18 at Gulfstream Park.

Stevens Means Business in Gulfstream Return

Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens, in Hallandale Beach for the 43rd annual Eclipse Awards Jan. 18, will ride at Gulfstream Park for the first time in 12 years. He's aboard Mucho Macho Man in the Sunshine Millions Classic.

Classic Win is Voted 'Moment of the Year'

By Blood-Horse Staff
January 17, 2014
Racing, Breeders' Cup

Mucho Macho Man's nose victory in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) was voted by fans as the 2013 National Thoroughbred Racing Association's "Moment of the Year."

TimeformUS Weekend Plays

January 17, 2014

TimeformUS Weekend Plays from Santa Anita, Fair Grounds, Gulfstream and Oaklawn read blog

Haskin: Gourmet Dinner, Macho Man Reunion

By Steve Haskin
January 16, 2014

It appeared as if Gourmet Dinner was destined to wind up in the hands of Dean and Patti Reeves, until fate brought Mucho Macho Man to their attention. read blog

Horse of Year Candidates Took Varied Paths

Three runners who delivered remarkably different campaigns in 2013 face off for Horse of the Year honors at the Jan. 18 Eclipse Awards, highlighting the open-for-interpretation nature of the category.

Uncertainty in Older Male Eclipse Category

By Steve Haskin
January 16, 2014
Racing, Breeders' Cup

After sweeping an Eclipse Award Triple Crown last year, Wise Dan once again is looking to take home the awards for Horse of the Year, Grass Male, and Older Male.

Podcast: Eclipse Awards: Horse of the Year

By Steve Haskin
January 15, 2014

Steve Haskin discusses the Horse of the Year candidates, Mucho Macho Man, Will Take Charge, and Wise Dan.

Mucho Macho Man Huge in 'Millions' Classic

By Claire Novak
January 15, 2014
Racing, Southeast Region

Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Mucho Macho Man towers over the competition for his 2014 debut Jan. 18 in the Florida Sunshine Millions Classic at Gulfstream Park.

Mucho Macho Man, Groupie Doll Breeze

Mucho Macho Man breezed sharply Jan. 11 for his scheduled 2014 debut in the $400,000 Sunshine Millions Classic on Jan. 18 at Gulfstream Park, while top female sprinter Groupie Doll was also on the tab.

Mucho Macho Man Headed to Sunshine Millions

By Jack Shinar
January 10, 2014
Racing, Southeast Region

Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner and Horse of the Year finalist Mucho Macho Man will make his 2014 debut in the same race he has used for the past two years, the Sunshine Millions Classic Jan. 18.

Wise Dan Again Finalist for Top Eclipse Award

By Blood-Horse Staff
January 8, 2014
Racing, Breeding

Led by Horse of the Year candidates Mucho Macho Man, Will Take Charge, and 2012 Horse of the Year Wise Dan, the finalists for the 2013 Eclipse Awards were announced Jan. 8.

Absent Dispersal, Keeneland Figures Decline

The second of four sessions saw declines across the board when compared with an equivalent session last year that featured two million-dollar horses.

Consignors Predicting Healthy January Sale

By Glenye Cain Oakford
January 5, 2014
Sales, Kentucky

With the major November breeding stock sales delivering stronger than expected results for many sellers, consignors heading back to Keeneland's auction ring in January are predicting that the market will remain healthy.

Castellano, Pletcher Best Among 2013 Leaders

By Jack Shinar
January 1, 2014
Racing

Javier Castellano led North American jockeys in victories and total purse earnings for the first time in 2013, while Todd Pletcher ended the year far ahead on the national earnings list for trainers for the eighth time.

HRTV to Air Special on Mucho Macho Man Sunday

By Blood-Horse Staff
December 28, 2013
Breeders' Cup, Southeast Region, West Region

Racing network HRTV will present a special half-hour show chronicling the career of Mucho Macho Man Sunday, Dec. 29, at 8:30 p.m. ET.

Vox Populi Award Goes to Mucho Macho Man

By Blood-Horse Staff
December 26, 2013

The 5-year-old son of Macho Uno was the unanimous choice among three voting bodies.

Mucho Macho Man Picks Up Pace for 2014 Debut

By Blood-Horse Staff
December 22, 2013
Racing, Southeast Region

Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Mucho Macho Man stepped up his preparation for his 2014 debut, breezing five furlongs in 1:00.03 the morning of Dec. 22 at Gulfstream Park.

Ritvo to Receive Lou Smith Memorial Award

December 20, 2013
Racing, Northeast Region

Trainer Kathy Ritvo will be feted at the NETWA annual awards dinner in July, when jockey Tammi Piermarini and Richard Sheehan Jr., DVM, will also be among the honorees.

Mucho Macho Man Breezes Half at Gulfstream

By Blood-Horse Staff
December 15, 2013
Racing, Southeast Region

Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Mucho Macho Man continued to work toward his still undetermined next start, breezing four furlongs in :49.94 the morning of Dec. 15 at Gulfstream Park.

Mucho Macho Man Returns to Gulfstream Tab

Reeves Thoroughbred Racing's Mucho Macho Man breezed three furlongs at Gulfstream Park early the morning of Dec. 7, marking his first workout since capturing the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) Nov. 2.

What was the Top Race of 2013?

December 6, 2013

As we approach the end of the year, BloodHorse.com wants to hear from you about the top races of 2013 in North America. We'll feature the top five selected by our readers in our special Year in Review combined issue.

Mucho Macho Man to Race in 2014

Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Mucho Macho Man will return to competition in 2014 with a goal of defending his title in the $5 million race he won Nov. 2 at Santa Anita Park, according to his connections.

International Ceremony to Recognize Wise Dan

Black Caviar, Treve, and Wise Dan are to be recognized as the three top horses in the Longines World's Best Racehorse Ceremony at the gala dinner of the Longines Hong Kong International Races Dec. 6 in Hong Kong.

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