Gabriel Charles, Ethnic Dance Win at Del Mar
Gabriel Charles and Ethnic Dance used different tactics to get there, but both were winners in separate divisions of the $250,000 Del Mar Derby (gr. IIT) Sept. 1.
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Acclamation wins the Pacific Classic, right, beating Twirling Candy, left.
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Acclamation wins the Pacific Classic, right, beating Twirling Candy, left.
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Twirling Candy wins the 2011 Strub.
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Twirling Candy wins the 2011 Strub.
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Twirling Candy wins the 2011 Strub.
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Twirling Candy wins the 2011 Strub.
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Twirling Candy wins the 2011 Strub.
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Twirling Candy wins the 2011 Strub.
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Twirling Candy wins the 2011 Strub.
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Twirling Candy wins the 2010 Oceanside.
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Twirling Candy wins the 2010 Malibu.
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Twirling Candy wins the 2010 Malibu.
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Twirling Candy wins the 2010 Malibu.
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Twirling Candy wins the 2010 Del Mar Derby.
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Twirling Candy wins the 2010 Del Mar Derby.
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Twirling Candy wins the 2010 Del Mar Derby.
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Twirling Candy wins the 2010 Del Mar Derby.
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Twirling Candy wins the 2010 Del Mar Derby.
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| Trainer | John W. Sadler |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Joel Rosario |
| Owner | Craig Family Trust, Farish, William S. and Wygod, Martin J. |
| Breeder | Sidney H. Craig & Jenny Craig |
Pedigree
| Twirling Candy View Five-Cross Pedigree | Candy Ride (ARG) | Ride the Rails |
| Candy Girl (ARG) | ||
| House of Danzing | Chester House | |
| Danzing Crown |
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Twirling Candy's First Foal Is a Filly
The first reported foal by record-setting grade I winner Twirling Candy is a bay filly out of the A.P. Indy mare Silent Moccasins.
New Lane's End Stallions Get Mares in Foal
Grade I winners Courageous Cat and Twirling Candy, who are standing their first year at stud at William S. Farish's Lane's End Farm near Versailles, Ky., have gotten their first mares in foals.
Slideshow: 2012 Farm Open Houses
Images from some of the Kentucky Farm Open Houses in January 2012. View Slideshow
Chocolate Candy to Bar None in Alberta
Graded stakes winner Chocolate Candy has been retired from racing for stallion duty in 2012 at Bar None Ranches near Dewinton, Alberta, Canada.
Twirling Candy Retired Because of Injury
Twirling Candy, who was being aimed for the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) at Churchill Downs Nov. 5, has been retired from racing because of an injury.
Acclamation Pulls Off Pacific Classic Heist
Acclamation, with a patented front-running ride from veteran jockey Patrick Valenzuela, held off favored Twirling Candy in the final furlong to win the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) by a head at Del Mar Aug. 28.
Blog: Travers Weekend Selections
The top spot is on the line in the 3YO division. read blog
Twirling Candy Favored in Pacific Classic
Twirling Candy, two-for-two on the Del Mar turf, will seek his first victory on the Southern California racetrack's synthetic surface when he faces nine others in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) Aug. 28.
Twirling Candy Works a Mile in 1:37 4/5
With ownership partners Jenny Craig and Marty Wygod looking on from a grandstand box, potential TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) favorite Twirling Candy worked a mile in 1:37 4/5 over the main track at Del Mar Aug. 21.
Breeders' Cup Chat: Epic Weekend Looms
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Twirling Candy Works Toward Pacific Classic
Potential Pacific Classic (gr. I) favorite Twirling Candy posted a bullet work Aug. 7 when he covered six furlongs in 1:11 3/5 at Del Mar. The 4-year-old son of Candy Ride was the fastest of 20 horses at the distance.
Baffert's 'Dudes' Abide in 1-2 Gold Cup Show
Two dudes from trainer Bob Baffert's barn proved better than heavy favorite Twirling Candy in the Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I) when First Dude came from off the pace to defeat Game On Dude by a nose July 9.
Hollywood Gold Cup - Predict the Order
Who will win the 2011 Hollywood Gold Cup? Will Awesome Gem repeat? Or will it be a Dude? Or will a Candy horse prevail? How will the rest finish? Predict the Order
The Time is Now for Twirling Candy
Hollywood Gold Cup is chance to stamp himself as division leader. read blog
THS: Hollywood Gold Cup 2011
Jason, Evan and Les from TwinSpires.com handicap the Hollywood Gold Cup at Hollywood Park and Man o' War at Belmont Park. Watch Video
Twirling Candy Leads Hollywood Gold Cup Cast
Twirling Candy, considered the best of a so-so group of older handicap horses nationally in 2011, will have an opportunity to dazzle his critics as the favorite in the $500,000 Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I) July 9.
Twirling Candy Draws Top Weight for Gold Cup
Twirling Candy, a stylish winner of the $150,000 Californian (gr. II) June 4, was assigned top weight of 122 pounds for the upcoming $500,000 Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I).
Blind Luck Among 14 Gold Cup Nominees
Californian (gr. II) winner Twirling Candy, Santa Anita Handicap upsetter Game On Dude (gr. I), talented filly Blind Luck (gr. I), and defending titleholder Awesome Gem are among 14 nominees for the Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I)
The Week in Photos: June 6, 2011.
Racing across the world, and prepping for the Belmont Stakes. View Slideshow
Twirling Candy Dazzles in Californian
Twirling Candy enhanced his reputation as perhaps the best handicap horse in the nation when he overcame traffic problems to run down the field in the $150,000 Californian Stakes (gr. II) at Hollywood Park June 4.
Twirling Candy Tackles 7 Foes in Californian
Twirling Candy and Setsuko, on the sidelines since a rough-and-tumble Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) stretch run, are back for the $150,000 Californian (gr. II) June 4 at Hollywood Park.
Twirling Candy, Setsuko to Resume Rivalry
Twirling Candy and Setsuko, participants in a series of bumping incidents through the stretch of a roughly run Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 5, are to resume their rivalry in the $150,000 Californian (gr. II) June 4.
Setsuko Hurt in Rough Big 'Cap, Mandella Says
Still simmering from the non-call by stewards in the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) following a rough stretch run March 5, trainer Richard Mandella reported that runner-up Setsuko sustained an injured left front leg.
Game On Dude Survives Inquiry, Wins Big 'Cap
Game On Dude survived a 12-minute stewards' inquiry to win the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) by a nose over Setsuko March 5, making Chantal Sutherland the first female jockey to win the race in 74 renewals.
THS: Gotham Stakes 2011
Jason, Tom and Les handicap the Gotham Stakes (gr. III) and the Santa Anita H. (gr. I). Watch Video
Twirling Candy Heavy Big 'Cap Favorite
Twirling Candy, fresh off a smashing win in the Strub Stakes (gr. II) one month ago, is an overwhelming 4-5 morning-line favorite for the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 5.
Santa Anita Handicap - Predict the Finish
Who will win the 2011 Santa Anita Handicap? Will Twirling Candy keep on rolling? Will First Dude break through? Or will it be another Dude from Bob Baffert's barn? Predict the Order
Twirling Candy Puts In Strong Big 'Cap Move
Twirling Candy, an emerging star in the handicap ranks from John Sadler's barn, worked seven furlongs on Santa Anita's main track Feb. 27 for the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 5.
Lane's End, Wygod Buy Part of Twirling Candy
William S. Farish's Lane's End Farm and California breeder/owner Martin Wygod have purchased an interest in grade I winner Twirling Candy.
Featured Horse Profile: Twirling Candy
The Santa Anita Handicap is the next goal for the Strub winner. Read More
Twirling Candy Stomps Strub Rivals
Looking like a standout for next month's Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), heavily favored Twirling Candy simply overpowered his rivals in winning the $200,000 Strub Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Feb. 5.
Strub Pick Twirling Candy Aims for Big 'Cap
Malibu Stakes (gr. I) winner Twirling Candy and Indian Firewater, who captured the San Fernando Stakes (gr. II) three weeks later, meet for the first time in the $200,000 Strub Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Feb. 5.
Twirling Candy Erases Bid's Mark in Malibu
John Sadler and Joel Rosario completed a sweep of the three graded stakes on the opening day program at Santa Anita Dec. 26 when Twirling Candy nosed Smiling Tiger in a thrilling finish to the $250,000 Malibu Stakes (gr. I).
Santa Anita Season Opens With Anticipation
Santa Anita Park unveils its new natural dirt track Dec. 26 with a quality nine-race card that includes the $250,000 Malibu Stakes (gr. I), which drew a well-balanced field of 11 3-year-olds.
Strub Series the Focus For Twirling Candy
Twirling Candy will stay in California to prepare for the Strub series instead of contesting the Breeders' Cup at Churchill Downs.
Richard's Kid Chops Down Goodwood Foes
Richard's Kid saved ground all the way, sweeping by odds-on favorite Twirling Candy past mid-stretch to win Oak Tree's $250,000 Goodwood Stakes (gr. I) at Hollywood Park Oct. 2.
Countdown to the Cup: Twirling Dervish
We could be seeing the emergence of a superstar in Saturday's Goodwood Stakes.
Twirling Candy Gets Acid Test in Goodwood
Unbeaten Twirling Candy attempts to become the third 3-year-old in the past four years to win the $250,000 Goodwood Stakes (gr. I) Oct. 2, which would earn the colt a berth in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).
Lookin At Lucky Turns in Bullet Work
Lookin At Lucky worked six furlongs in 1:11 1/5 at Hollywood for the Indiana Derby
Breeders' Cup Chat: Mile High Lineup
As of now, here are some of the top horses thought to be aiming toward a star-studded Mile. Read Blog
Countdown to the Cup: The Road Keeps Going
Quality Road is back on track on the Classic trail following his Woodward victory.
'Candy Leaves Trouble Behind in Del Mar Derby
Undefeated Twirling Candy, as expected, easily won the $300,000 Del Mar Derby (gr. IIT) as the 1-5 favorite, but his backstretch antics in the Sept. 5 turf event caused some controversy.
Twirling Candy Del Mar Derby Favorite
Undefeated Twirling Candy, who scored easily in his stakes and turf debut last out, leads a field of six in the $300,000 Del Mar Derby (gr. IIT) Sept. 5 in Southern California.
Sidney's Candy to Pass Del Mar Derby
Trainer John Sadler said the morning of Aug. 15 it's not likely that Sidney's Candy, winner of the Aug. 14 La Jolla Handicap (gr. IIT) will run at Del Mar again this meet.
Twirling Candy Spins Away in Oceanside
Odds-on choice Twirling Candy lived up to his billing when he pulled away from Macias to win the $112,500 Oceanside Stakes as summer action got underway at Del Mar July 21.
Sweet Spot in Del Mar Opener
A restricted stakes for 3-year-olds on the turf and the "The One and Only Truly Fabulous Hats Contest" on the slate in Southern California can only mean one thing: opening day at Del Mar is just around the corner.
Macias Heads Oceanside Field as Del Mar Opens
Three-time stakes winner Macias is the most accomplished runner in a field of 10 3-year-olds entered for the $100,000 Oceanside Stakes on opening day of the Del Mar season July 21.
Sweet Pickings for Sidney's Candy in Swaps
Sidney's Candy, in his first start since the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), is the clear standout among five 3-year-olds for the $200,000 Swaps Stakes (gr. II) July 17 as Hollywood Park.
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