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In the time that has passed since Palace Malice won the 2013 Belmont Stakes, both Kentucky Derby winner Orb and Preakness Stakes winner Oxbow have retired -- but Palice Malice is still going strong.
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Vyjack wins an allowance race April 27th.
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Vyjack - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
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Vyjack - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
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Vyjack - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
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Vyjack - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Vyjack - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
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Vyjack - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Vyjack - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Vyjack - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Vyjack - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Vyjack - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Vyjack - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Vyjack - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Vyjack - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Vyjack - Kentucky Derby Week 2013
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Vyjack - Churchill Downs, April 29, 2013.
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Vyjack - Churchill Downs, April 29, 2013.
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Vyjack - Churchill Downs, April 29, 2013.
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Vyjack - Churchill Downs, April 26, 2013.
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Vyjack - Churchill Downs, April 26, 2013.
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Vyjack - Churchill Downs, April 26, 2013.
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Vyjack - Churchill Downs, April 23, 2013.
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Gotham.
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Gotham.
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Gotham.
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Gotham.
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Gotham.
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Gotham.
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Gotham.
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Gotham.
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Gotham.
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Gotham.
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Gotham.
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Jerome.
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Jerome.
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Jerome.
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Jerome.
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Jerome.
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Jerome.
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Vyjack wins the 2012 Traskwood Stakes.
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| Trainer | Rudy R. Rodriguez |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Irad Ortiz, Jr. |
| Owner | Pick Six Racing (David Wilkenfeld) |
| Breeder | Machmer Hall |
Pedigree
| Vyjack View Five-Cross Pedigree | Into Mischief | Harlan's Holiday |
| Leslie's Lady | ||
| Life Happened | Stravinsky | |
| Round It Off |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTKJUL2011 Hip 17 |
Yearling | Pike Racing, agent | Select Sales, agent | $45,000 |
| FTMMAY2012 Hip 20 |
Two-year-old | Pick Six Racing | Pike Racing, agent | $100,000 |
Vyjack Victorious Off the Bench at Aqueduct
Grade II winner Vyjack, at this time last year a contender on the road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), returned from a lengthy layoff April 27 to win a seven-furlong allowance at Aqueduct.
Into Mischief Confirms He's a Sire to Watch
PORTER ON PEDIGREES
Lecomte Stakes winner Vicar's in Trouble is keeping the spotlight on his sire Into Mischief.
OTTB Spotlight: Prime Cut
Prime Cut, whose prominent half siblings are graded stakes winners Vyjack and Tepin. Prime Cut was bought by Carrie Brogden of Machmer Hall for a mere $1,000 at last year's Keeneland November mixed sale. read blog
Median Increases at Keeneland January Opener
Keeneland's January horses of all ages sale kicked off with solid trade and a gain in median but few fireworks during the opening session Jan. 6 in Lexington.
Vyjack's Dam Sells for $750,000 at Keeneland
Life Happened, the dam of grade II winner Vyjack, was purchased by Solis/Litt for $750,000 as the top-priced offering early during the Jan. 6 first session of the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale.
Novak at the Track: Road to Derby Retrospect
Catching up with the winners of last year's Kentucky Derby prep races -- including returns for Vyjack, Itsmyluckyday, Super Ninety Nine, and more. read blog
Vyjack Visits New Bolton; Will Get Time Off
Pick Six Racing's grade II winner Vyjack was sent to New Bolton Center July 31 due to colic symptoms; the Into Mischief gelding will get a few months off following the discovery of a bad case of gastric ulcers.
Oxbow Draws Post 5, Second Choice in Haskell
Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Oxbow drew post 5 and was installed as the 2-1 second choice while Verrazano is the 9-5 morning-line favorite for the $1 million Haskell Invitational (gr. I) to be run July 28 at Monmouth Park.
Palace Malice Tops Jim Dandy Field
Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Palace Malice towers over nine other sophomores -- including Mylute, Code West, Vyjack, and Moreno -- entered in the July 27 Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II) at Saratoga.
Fasig-Tipton July Sale Catalog Available
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 258 selected yearlings for The July Sale, which will be held in Lexington July 15. The 2013 catalog may now be viewed at Fasig-Tipton's website and will be available from the company's offices.
Belmont: Why They Can Win, Why They Can't
Here's a rundown of the field for the June 8 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), with reasons each contender could get the money... and why they might not.
Haskin's Belmont Report: The Week in Pictures
Here are some of the players in one of the most perplexing Belmont Stakes in years. read blog
Vyjack Breezes Five Furlongs at Belmont Park
Grade II winner Vyjack completed serious preparations for the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) by working five furlongs in :59 Tuesday, June 4 at Belmont Park for trainer Rudy Rodriguez.
McPeek Plans to Start Frac Daddy in Belmont
Trainer Ken McPeek confirmed Monday June 3 that Magic City Thoroughbred Partners' Frac Daddy will run Saturday in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park in field that could include 15 starters.
Lukas Duo Confirmed to Run in Belmont Stakes
Preakness (gr. I) winner Oxbow and stablemate Will Take Charge will van to Belmont Park June 3 to compete in the upcoming Belmont Stakes (gr. I), Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas confirmed.
Brisk Activity Expected at F-T Midlantic Sale
One day after a Preakness Stakes (gr. I) victory by Oxbow, the barn area at the Maryland State Fairgrounds at Timonium was flush with activity on the eve of Fasig-Tipton's Midlantic 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale May 20-21.
Itsmyluckyday's Preakness Work Postponed
A wet track at Monmouth Park prompted trainer Eddie Plesa Jr. to postpone a scheduled pre-Preakness (gr. I) breeze for Itsmyluckyday the morning of May 11.
Orb Pleases, Goldencents Settles at Pimlico
Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Orb gave exercise rider Jenn Patterson all the right signs May 9 in his preparation for the 138th Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico Race Course.
Two Derby Starters Added to Preakness List
Two horses who were unplaced in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), Normandy Invasion and Vyjack, have been added to the list of possible candidates for the May 18 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico.
Kentucky Derby News Minute: 5/2/2013
Lenny Shulman reports the news of the day, including Vyjack's work, Giant Finish's arrival, the Pletcher 5 on the track, and the weather. Watch Video
Kentucky Derby: Rudy Rodriguez on Vyjack
- By Claire Novak
Trainer Rudy Rodriguez sent Kentucky Derby contender Vyjack through a three-furlong breeze at Churchill Downs May 2. watch video
Derby Entrant Vyjack Breezes
Two days before he is scheduled to run in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), Vyjack "blew out" three furlongs in :37 at Churchill Downs May 2.
Spendthrift Hopes for Big Oaks, Derby Weekend
Spendthrift Farm owner B. Wayne Hughes had plenty of horses to keep an eye on April 30 during the training time for those preparing for the Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands(gr. I).
Vyjack Would Love to Follow Funny Cide's Path
Rudy Rodriguez would like to celebrate the 10th anniversary of New York-based gelding Funny Cide winning the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) by sending out New York-based gelding Vyjack to a Derby victory.
Kentucky Derby 2013: Rudy Rodriguez - Vyjack
- By Frank Angst
Trainer Rudy Rodriguez on Vyjack, his first Derby starter. Watch Video
Haskin's Derby Report: The Players Up Close
What better way to kick off live Kentucky Derby coverage than with a photo gallery of some of the major players and some early observations. read blog
Vyjack Heads Derby Works with Half Mile Move
Vyjack, third in the Wood Memorial (gr. I) last time out, led a small group of workers for the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) on the morning of April 26 at Churchill Downs. Also on the tab were Golden Soul and Falling Sky.
Trainer Rodriguez Guides Vyjack at Churchill
Trainer Rudy Rodriguez put his skills as a former rider to use on Tuesday, April 23, riding grade II winner Vyjack on the Churchill Downs main track in preparation for the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/23/2013
Steve Haskin reshuffles his deck of 12 and reminds us how to handicap the old fashioned way this week on Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen. read blog
After the Wire - Kentucky Derby Preview
Evan Hammonds recaps his top 5 performances in Kentucky Derby prep races. Who else would you include? watch video
Brown, Lukas Work Derby Charges at Churchill
Normandy Invasion and Will Take Charge both worked over a fast Churchill Downs main track April 21 as they near their scheduled starts in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands.
Vyjack Breezes Easy Half at Fair Hill
Pick Six Racing's Vyjack, who has been recovering from a lung infection detected after a third-place finish in the Wood Memorial (gr. I), returned to the work tab April 19.
Vyjack Trainer Rodriguez Gets KY License
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission license review committee April 16 recommended Rudy Rodriguez conditionally be approved for a license in the state. Rodriguez will be required to maintain 24-hour sureveillance.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/16/2013
The Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby have made an impact on Steve Haskin's Kentucky Derby Dozen this week. read blog
Vyjack Doing Well at Fair Hill Rehab Center
David Wilkenfeld's Vyjack, who came out of his first career defeat in the Wood Memorial (gr. I) with a lung infection, has been having regular treatments in a hyperbaric chamber at Fair Hill Equine Therapy Center.
KHRC to Review Rodriguez License Application
Kentucky will not immediately approve the license application of trainer Rudy Rodriguez, who is pointing Gotham Stakes (gr. III) winner Vyjack to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) May 4 at Churchill Downs.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/9/2013
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen is shuffled in a major way this week. There are new horses on it, and one is from 'left field'! read blog
After the Wire - 4/7/2013
Evan Hammonds recaps the Wood Memorial Stakes, Santa Anita Derby, and Ashland Stakes. watch video
Vyjack Remains on Course for Kentucky Derby
Vyjack, whose four-race winning streak at Aqueduct ended with his third-place finish in the Wood Memorial (gr. I) April 6, returned from his efforts with some mucous detected in a post-race examination, his trainer said.
Verrazano Holds in Formful Wood Memorial
Verrazano turned back the challenge of Vyjack and held off a late-closing Normandy Invasion in a formful edition of the $1 million Wood Memorial (gr. I) April 6 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
THS: Wood Memorial Stakes
Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk handicap the Wood Memorial Stakes and Santa Anita Derby. Can anyone beat Verrazano? watch video
Wood Memorial: V Is for Victory
Verrazano could lose the grade I Wood Memorial, and so could Vyjack, but it would be a first for either one of them.
Verrazano Favored Over Vyjack in Wood
Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II) winner Verrazano was assigned post 8 as the 4-5 favorite on the morning line for the $1 million Wood Memorial Stakes (gr. I) to be run April 6 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Rosario Reflects on World Cup, Ready for Wood
Joel Rosario returned to Gulfstream Park to ride the April 3 program, but the 28-year-old jockey hadn't really come back to earth after riding Animal Kingdom to victory in the Dubai World Cup March 30 at Meydan.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/2/2013
The Florida Derby and Louisiana Derby have led to big changes in Steve's Derby Dozen, plus Lines of Battle arrives! read blog
Led by Vyjack, Wood Memorial Contenders Work
Pick Six Racing's Vyjack was declared ready for $1 million Wood Memorial (gr. I) to be run April 6 after breezing March 30 at Aqueduct Racetrack. Other key contenders also were on the tab in New York and Florida.
Field Tops Verrazano as Derby Future Choice
Verrazano was the favored individual horse in the final of three Kentucky Derby Future Wager pools, but the field entry emerged as the overall pick once again for this year's Run for the Roses.
Verrazano to Face Vyjack in Wood Memorial
Unbeaten Verrazano, the early favorite for this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), is set to make his next start April 6 in the $1 million Wood Memorial (gr. I) at Aqueduct, trainer Todd Pletcher said.
And They're Off: St. Patrick's Day Edition
Steve Haskin and Lenny Shulman talk about the Kentucky Derby trail. Including the recent Rebel Stakes, new maiden winners, drugs, and more! Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. watch video
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