Ride On Curlin wins an allowance race at Oaklawn Park on 1/15/2015.
Photo: Coady Photography
Ride On Curlin (outside) wins an allowance race at Oaklawn Park on 1/15/2015.
Photo: Coady Photography
Ride On Curlin wins an allowance race at Oaklawn Park on 1/15/2015.
Photo: Coady Photography
Ride On Curlin wins an allowance race at Oaklawn Park on 1/15/2015.
Photo: Coady Photography
Ride On Curlin wins an allowance race at Oaklawn Park on 1/15/2015.
Photo: Coady Photography
Ride On Curlin - Belmont Park, June 6, 2014.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Ride On Curlin jogs at Belmont Park on June 5, 2014
Photo: Rick Samuels
Ride On Curlin jogs at Belmont Park on June 5, 2014
Photo: Rick Samuels
Ride On Curlin jogs at Belmont Park on June 5, 2014
Photo: Rick Samuels
Ride on Curlin jogs at Belmont Park on June 5, 2014
Photo: Rick Samuels
Ride On Curlin works at Belmont Park June 1.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Ride On Curlin works at Belmont Park June 1.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Ride On Curlin - Belmont Park, May 30, 2014.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Susie Raisher
Ride On Curlin - Belmont Park, May 29, 2014.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand
Ride On Curlin - Belmont Park, May 29, 2014.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand
Ride On Curlin - Belmont Park, May 29, 2014.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand
Ride On Curlin - Belmont Park, May 29, 2014.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand
Ride On Curlin - Belmont Park, May 29, 2014.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand
Ride On Curlin - Belmont Park, May 29, 2014.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand
Ride On Curlin - Belmont Park, May 29, 2014.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand
Ride On Curlin - Belmont Park, May 29, 2014.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand
Ride On Curlin - Belmont Park, May 29, 2014.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand
Ride On Curlin - Belmont Park, May 29, 2014.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand
Ride On Curlin - Belmont Park, May 29, 2014.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand
Ride On Curlin - Belmont Park, May 29, 2014.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand
Ride on Curlin - Belmont, May 27, 2014
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Susie Raisher
Ride on Curlin - Belmont, May 27, 2014
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Lauren King
Ride on Curlin - Belmont, May 27, 2014
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Lauren King
Ride on Curlin - Belmont, May 27, 2014
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Lauren King
Ride on Curlin - Belmont, May 27, 2014
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Lauren King
Ride on Curlin - Belmont, May 27, 2014
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Lauren King
Ride on Curlin - Belmont, May 27, 2014
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Lauren King
Ride On Curlin - Belmont, May 27, 2014
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Susie Raisher
Ride On Curlin - Belmont Park, May 24, 2014.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Susie Raisher
Ride On Curlin - Belmont Park, May 24, 2014.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Susie Raisher
Ride On Curlin - Belmont Park, May 24, 2014.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Susie Raisher
Ride On Curlin - Belmont Park, May 24, 2014.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Susie Raisher
Ride On Curlin in the Preakness Stakes post parade.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Ride On Curlin works at Pimlico on May 14, 2014.
Photo: Jerry Dzierwinski, Maryland Jockey Club
Ride On Curlin - Pimlico, May 13, 2014.
Photo: Jim McCue, Maryland Jockey Club
Ride on Curlin - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2014
Photo: Chad B. Harmon
Ride On Curlin preps at Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby April 27.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Ride On Curlin - Churchill Downs, April 25, 2014.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Ride On Curlin - Churchill Downs, April 25, 2014.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Ride On Curlin - Churchill Downs, April 23, 2014.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Ride On Curlin - Churchill Downs, April 23, 2014.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Ride On Curlin - Churchill Downs, April 23, 2014.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Ride On Curlin - Allowance Win, January 12, 2014.
Photo: Coady Photography
Ride On Curlin - Allowance Win, January 12, 2014.
Photo: Coady Photography
Ride On Curlin - Allowance Win, January 12, 2014.
Photo: Coady Photography
Ride On Curlin works April 6th.
Photo: Courtesy of Oaklawn Park
Runner-up in the Essex Handicap Feb. 14, Ride On Curlin will point toward the $250,000 Razorback Handicap (gr. III) in one month, trainer Billy Gowan said the morning after the son of Curlin made his return to stakes action.
Returning to Oaklawn Park where he secured his first career stakes win, Golden Lad held off last year's Preakness Stakes (gr. I) runner-up Ride On Curlin to post a 1 3/4-length victory in the $100,000 Essex Stakes.
Ride On Curlin, under regular exercise rider Bryan Beccia, worked an easy half mile in :49 3/5 after the break the morning of Feb. 11 in preparation for the $100,000 Essex Handicap to be run Feb. 14 at Oaklawn Park.
Fair Grounds, Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita, Delta Downs, Oaklawn, Turfway Park and More. View Slideshow
Daniel Dougherty's Ride On Curlin returned to the races in winning fashion Jan. 15, taking a six-furlong allowance optional claimer at Oaklawn Park by a head in his season debut.
Trainer Billy Gowan had several options for the 4-year-old debut of Ride On Curlin, but he decided to take what he believes is the path of least resistance: a second-level allowance Jan. 15 in the ninth race at Oaklawn.
Relive Tonalist's victory in the 2014 Belmont Stakes. See where your favorite horse was at seven points of the race with our interactive slideshow. view slideshow
Preakness Stakes (gr. I) runner-up Ride On Curlin, who failed to finish in the June 7 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), will be getting a break after competing in all three jewels of the Triple Crown.
Claire Novak updates us on how the horses returned from the Belmont Stakes and their future plans. Tonalist and Commissioner may point towards the Travers and Breeders' Cup is still in sight for California Chrome. watch video
View the dramatic images during the unfolding of the 2014 Belmont Stakes. view slideshow
Join the ranks of those who have tracked the shooting star journey of California Chrome. You don't have to like him. You can even pick against. But what would you do if this time, the hype turned out to be real?
Images from the weeks leading up to the Belmont Stakes. View Slideshow
G. Watts Humphrey Jr., who bred Ride On Curlin with his late mother, is the breeder of 1985 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Creme Fraiche. A win in the June 7 Belmont could provide him with a classic double.
Everything seemed to sparkle and shine Friday morning. read blog
"Most likely (California Chrome) will be in front of us early on," said Rajiv Maragh, rider of Wicked Strong. "...We'll have to go by in the stretch. I've had a couple of dreams the last few nights that I pass him.
Ride On Curlin will be making his 12th career start in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) as owner Dan Dougherty enjoys the journey with his $25,000 yearling purchase who has already banked more than $700,000 and continues to thrive.
Claire Novak and special guest Peter Rotondo handicap the Belmont Stakes. Peter has had success at picking winners in the Belmont and shares stories while providing insight on this year's running. Watch Video
Meet the Belmont Stakes Contenders. Use this quick and informative guide for a look at the field for the June 7 Belmont Stakes (gr. I). It is compiled in post position order by Ron Mitchell, with analysis by Evan Hammonds.
California Chrome schooled at the starting gate for the second and final time June 5 at Belmont Park as his date with destiny in the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I) draws closer.
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the 146th running of the Belmont Stakes (gr. I).
Dual classic winner California Chrome drew post position 2 and was installed the 3-5 morning-line favorite for his attempt at the coveted Triple Crown when he faces 10 other 3-year-olds in the June 7 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).
Assistant trainer Alan Sherman addresses the media June 5 at Belmont Park. watch video
Lenny, Steve, and special guest Steve Byk discuss Los Alamitos, the Belmont Stakes Day Card, react to the draw, and give their picks. Plus, an interview with Martin Panza, NYRA Senior Vice President of Racing Operations. Watch Video
Steve Haskin looks at how the Belmont Stakes might develop, and shares photos from Tuesday and Wednesday. read blog
Triple Crown hopeful California Chrome was out for some exercise on Belmont Park's main track the morning of June 2, jogging once clockwise around the oval under regular exercise rider Willie Delgado.
If the first two mornings at Belmont Park are any indication, we should see a top-class field of horses in Saturday's Belmont Stakes who are all looking great and working sensationally. read blog
Watch footage of Ride On Curlin breezing at Belmont Park June 1. watch video
Claire Novak updates us on the status and works of several horses from this morning. Watch work footage from Ride On Curlin, Commanding Curve, Wicked Strong, Commissioner, Matterhorn, Palace Malice, and Princess of Sylmar. watch video
Daniel Dougherty's Ride On Curlin, runner-up to California Chrome in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), stretched his legs June 1 with a seven-furlong breeze under exercise rider Bryan Beccia at Belmont Park.
Claire Novak updates the news for Saturday, including works for California Chrome, Social Inclusion, and Tonalist. Also, what's on tap for tomorrow. Watch Video
Represented in 2012 by graduate I'll Have Another, winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, the Florida-based operation now has another graduate heading for the Belmont Stakes with Ride On Curlin.
Belmont Stakes contender Ride On Curlin gets a bath on Friday, May 30, 2014. Watch Video
California Chrome isn't likely to run a clunker in the Belmont Stakes, but the distance could be a key factor, say rival trainers Billy Gowan and Dallas Stewart.
As Triple Crown contender California Chrome went about his daily routine May 24 in preparation for the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I), a sizable field was shaping up to challenge the colt in the 1 1/2-mile race.
Many of the leading contenders in this year's Test of the Champion have pedigrees that are so contradictory, it is difficult to say with any conviction who can and cannot get the distance. read blog
Derby and Preakness winner who will attempt to become racing's 12th Triple Crown winner June 7 in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park arrived at the Elmont, N.Y. track May 20.
California Chrome, who will try to become the 12th Triple Crown winner in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) on June 7, walked the shedrow May 19 in the Preakness stakes barn first with Alan Sherman and then with Raul Rodriguez.
Relive California Chrome's victory in the 2014 Preakness Stakes. See where your favorite horse was at six points of the race with our interactive slideshow. view slideshow
Evan Hammonds thought one of California Chrome's moves during the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) reminded him of a move by Seattle Slew during the 1977 Kentucky Derby (gr. I). What do you think? watch video
Claire Novaks gives a brief update on California Chrome, Ride On Curlin, and mentions Art Sherman saying to 'bring on the Triple Crown.' watch video
The morning of May 18 was time for Art Sherman to check his horse and relive the thrill of California Chrome's Preakness victory, while trainer Billy Gowan was all smiles about a runner-up finish from Ride On Curlin.
View Preakness Stakes 139 from paddock to press conference as California Chrome takes the second jewel of the Triple Crown! view slideshow
Steven Coburn and Perry Martin's California Chrome kept his Triple Crown hopes alive with a smooth trip victory in the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico Race Course May 17.
Claire Novak checks in with an update from Pimlico on Preakness day, including a report on who went to the track this morning. Watch Video
Steve Haskin shares with us glimpses of his Preakness week. read blog
There is always hope for the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner when he gallops into the Preakness, and through him hope for racing to realize the making of another legend.
Is California Chrome the real deal? Will blinkers off help Bayern? Will up and coming Kid Cruz hit the board? All of these questions and more in this week's episode! watch video
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Steve Haskin shares his Preakness selections. read blog
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the 139th running of the Preakness Stakes (gr. I). read blog
| Trainer | William G. Gowan |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Jon Kenton Court |
| Owner | Daniel J. Dougherty |
| Breeder | G. Watts Humphrey Jr. & Louise Ireland Humphrey Revocable Trust - 2008 |
| Ride On Curlin View Five-Cross Pedigree | Curlin | Smart Strike |
| Sherriff's Deputy | ||
| Magical Ride | Storm Cat | |
| Victory Ride |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2012 Hip 3033 |
Yearling | Daniel Dougherty | Lane's End, agent | $25,000 |
| Dortmund |
| Upstart |
| American Pharoah |
| Texas Red |
| Far Right |
| International Star |
| Itsaknockout |
| Rachel Alexandra |
| California Chrome |
| Far From Over |
