Wise Dan Continues Comeback at Keeneland
Construction may be going full-steam-ahead on the main track at Keeneland, but that hasn't stopped two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan from progressing in his recovery from colic surgery.
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Wise Dan jogged at Keeneland on July 1, 2014
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan jogged at Keeneland on July 1, 2014
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan jogged at Keeneland on July 1, 2014
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan jogged at Keeneland on July 1, 2014
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan jogged at Keeneland on July 1, 2014
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan arrives home May 21, 2014 following Colic surgery.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan Returns Home after colic surgery, May 21, 2014.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the 2014 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2014 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2014 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2014 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2014 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2014 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2014 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the 2014 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the 2014 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2014 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Wise Dan wins the 2014 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Wise Dan wins the 2014 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the 2014 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the 2014 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the 2014 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the 2014 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Keeneland Photo
Wise Dan wins the 2014 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Keeneland Photo
Wise Dan wins the 2014 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Keeneland Photo
Wise Dan wins the 2014 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Keeneland Photo
Wise Dan wins the 2014 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Keeneland Photo
Wise Dan wins the 2014 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Keeneland Photo
Wise Dan wins the 2014 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Keeneland Photo
Wise Dan wins the 2014 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Keeneland Photo
Wise Dan wins the 2014 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Keeneland Photo
Wise Dan wins the 2014 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan works at Keeneland April 8th.
Photo: Keeneland Photo
Wise Dan works at Keeneland April 8th.
Photo: Keeneland Photo
Wise Dan works at Keeneland April 8th.
Photo: Keeneland Photo
Wise Dan preps for the Makers Mark Mile April 1.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Crawford Ifland
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Crawford Ifland
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Chad B. Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Chad B. Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Chad B. Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Wally Skalij
Wise Dan in the post parade for the 2013 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Chad B. Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Crawford Ifland
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Wise Dan at Santa Anita 10/31/2013
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan running in the Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan, far left, running in the Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan - Woodbine, September 14, 2013.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan - Woodbine, September 14, 2013.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan - Woodbine, September 14, 2013.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan - Woodbine, September 14, 2013.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan - Woodbine, September 14, 2013.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan - Woodbine, September 13, 2013.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan - Woodbine, September 13, 2013.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan - Woodbine, September 13, 2013
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Fourstardave.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Fourstardave.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Fourstardave.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Fourstardave.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Fourstardave.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Fourstardave.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Fourstardave.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Fourstardave.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Firecracker Handicap.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Firecracker Handicap.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Firecracker Handicap.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Firecracker Handicap.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan running in the Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Wise Dan running in the Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs.
Photo: Dave W. Harmon
Wise Dan wins the Woodford Reserve.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan in the Woodford Reserve post parade.
Photo: Dave W. Harmon
Wise Dan running in the Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Wise Dan running in the Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Wise Dan running in the Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Wise Dan wins the Woodford Reserve.
Photo: Dave W. Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Woodford Reserve.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Woodford Reserve.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Mark Mahan
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Mark Mahan
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan at Keeneland, April 2013.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan at Keeneland, April 2013.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan at Keeneland, January 10, 2013.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan at Keeneland, January 10, 2013.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Wise Dan in the Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Chad B. Harmon
Wise Dan in the Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Crawford Ifland
Wise Dan in the Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Wise Dan in the Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Wise Dan - Breeders' Cup 2012
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan arrives at the 2012 Breeders' Cup.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the Woodbine Mile.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan - Woodbine September 15, 2012.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan - Woodbine September 15, 2012.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan arrives at Woodbine on September 14, 2012.
Photo: Michael Burns
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Fourstardave.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Fourstardave.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Fourstardave.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Fourstardave.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Wise Dan wins the 2012 Fourstardave.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Wise Dan in the Ben Ali Stakes.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Wise Dan in the Ben Ali Stakes.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Clark.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Clark.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Fayette Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Fayette Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Fayette Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Fayette Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Fayette Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Fayette Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Fayette Stakes.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Fayette Stakes.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Wise Dan wins the 2011 Presque Isle Mile.
Photo: Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the Firecracker Handicap.
Photo: Reed Palmer/Churchill Downs
Wise Dan wins the Firecracker Handicap.
Photo: Reed Palmer/Churchill Downs
Wise Dan at Churchill Downs on June 28, 2011.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Wise Dan wins the 2010 Phoenix.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Wise Dan wins the 2010 Phoenix.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Wise Dan wins the 2010 Phoenix.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady PhotographyConnections
| Trainer | Charles LoPresti |
|---|---|
| Jockey | John R. Velazquez |
| Owner | Morton Fink |
| Breeder | Morton Fink |
Pedigree
| Wise Dan View Five-Cross Pedigree | Wiseman's Ferry | Hennessy |
| Emmaus | ||
| Lisa Danielle | Wolf Power (SAF) | |
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Wise Dan Update - July 1, 2014
Claire Novak brings us up to speed with the two-time Horse of the Year, Wise Dan, in the background. watch video
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 5/27/2014
Wise Dan, Arlington Park, Churchill Downs, Japan, Europe, and Santa Anita Park. view slideshow
The Buzz: Wise Dan Returns Home May 21
Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan comes home to Forest Lane Farm near Lexington after May 16 colic surgery at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital.
Wise Dan Returns From Rood & Riddle
Morton Fink's two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan rolled off the trailer with a spring in his step May 21, seemingly none the worse for wear after undergoing emergency colic surgery five days earlier at Rood & Riddle.
Wise Dan's Homecoming May 21, 2014
- By Claire Novak
Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan comes home to Forest Lane Farm near Lexington after May 16 colic surgery at Rood & Riddle. watch video
Wise Dan Recovering Well After Surgery
Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan came through the night in good order and was recovering well from emergency colic surgery, trainer Charlie LoPresti reported May 17.
Wise Dan Undergoes Colic Surgery
Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan was taken to Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital near Lexington May 16 for emergency colic surgery, according to trainer Charlie LoPresti.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 5/6/2014
Photos from Churchill Downs, Europe, Santa Anita, Japan, Parx Racing and more. view slideshow
After the Wire: Kentucky Derby and Oaks
Evan Hammonds reviews California Chrome and Untapable as well as Wise Dan this week. watch video
Wise Dan Prevails in Close Woodford Reserve
In one of the more dramatic victories of his career, Wise Dan held off a late surge from Juddmonte Farms' Seek Again to post a narrow victory in the $559,100 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic Stakes (gr. IT) May 3.
Derby Day Scene Setter
Claire Novak sets the scene for Kentucky Derby 140. Watch Video
TimeformUS Derby and Oaks Day Analysis
TimeformUS Kentucky Derby and Oaks Day Analysis read blog
Nine Await Wise Dan in Woodford Repeat Bid
Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan didn't scare away many rivals as he attempts to take down a second edition of the $500,000 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (gr. IT) May 3 at Churchill Downs.
Nevada Approves Horse of Year Future Wager
Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan opened as the 4-1 favorite in the first-ever Horse of the Year future bet odds listed April 25 by bookmakers William Hill.
Wise Dan Fires Bullet Toward Woodford Defense
Reigning two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan, who opened his 2014 campaign with a win in the April 11 Maker's 46 Mile (gr. IT) at Keeneland, worked a half-mile in a bullet :47 3/5 April 22 at the Lexington track.
Take Charge Lady Kentucky Broodmare of Year
Eaton Sales' Take Charge Lady, the dam of champion 3-year-old colt Will Take Charge, was honored as Broodmare of the Year by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association at its annual awards luncheon April 17.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 4/15/2014
Keeneland, Oaklawn Park, Japan, Australia, Santa Anita Park, Woodbine, Calder & More. View Slideshow
Wise Dan Doing Well After Season Debut
Charlie LoPresti reported Morton Fink's homebred son of Wiseman's Ferry was "doing fine this morning and ate up everything last night," after coming off the bench to defend his title in the April 11 Maker's 46 Mile (gr. IT).
Wise Dan Gets New Season Off to Winning Start
Wise Dan took his first step toward a possible third straight Horse of the Year title with a measured victory in the $300,000 Maker's 46 Mile (gr. IT) on the Keeneland turf April 11.
TimeformUS Weekend Stakes Plays
TimeformUS Stakes Plays from Keeneland, Oaklawn, and Santa Anita read blog
Wise Dan Set to Return in Maker's 46 Mile
Reigning Horse of the Year Wise Dan will get his 2014 campaign started April 11, when he takes on six foes in the $300,000 Maker's 46 Mile (gr. IT) at Keeneland in his first start of the year.
Tom's Tribute Equals Wise Dan's Course Mark
Next to last going to the far turn under Mike Smith, Tom's Tribute came roaring down the stretch to win the $75,000 Thunder Road Stakes at Santa Anita Park while equaling Wise Dan's course record for a mile on turf.
Spring Meet is Chance for New Beginnings
- By Claire Novak
"Enchanting Lisa, I'm excited to get back to the races," trainer Charlie LoPresti said, running down a list of siblings to Horse of the Year Wise Dan who are expected to start at Keeneland's spring meeting. read blog
Wise Dan Works Toward Maker's 46 Mile Defense
Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan continued to progress toward his season debut, turning in an easy five-furlong breeze in 1:00 3/5 under regular rider Damien Rock April 1 at Keeneland.
Wise Dan Gets a Bath at Keeneland
Wise Dan gets a bath outside his barn at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky., on April 1, 2014. Watch Video
Velazquez Reaches Purse Earnings Milestone
In guiding We Miss Artie to victory in the Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati Spiral Stakes (gr. III) March 22 at Turfway Park, John Velazquez became the first rider in history to reach $300 million in North American purse earnings.
Haskin: Another Opportunity For Wise Dan
- By Steve Haskin
Inspired by American Idol, Steve Haskin has another idea for Wise Dan. read blog
HOY Wise Dan Returns to Keeneland Tab
Morton Fink's two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan got back to work Feb. 24 at Keeneland, recording his first published breeze of 2014 under regular rider Damien Rock.
BC: Wise Dan - Reigning Horse of the Year
- By Claire Novak
Claire Novak talks with trainer Charlie LoPresti about Reigning Horse of the Year, Wise Dan.Wise Dan will seek to defend his title in the Breeders' Cup Mile on Nov 2. Watch Video
Slideshow: 2013 Eclipse Awards
Celebrating the winners of the 2013 Eclipse Awards. view slideshow
Eclipse Night Filled with Repeat Winners
Wise Dan, the 2013 Horse of the Year, became the first horse to win three championships in consecutive years.
Horse of the Year Wise Dan Repeats Sweep
Wise Dan once again swept a trio of Eclipse Awards at the ceremony in South Florida Jan. 18, adding a second consecutive Horse of the Year title to his outstanding turf male and older male honors.
Wise Dan Repeats as Top Turf Male
- By Claire Novak
He never backed down from a fight, and wherever they entered him, he ran. Wise Dan galloped his way through the most consistent season delivered by a racehorse in 2013 to edge Point of Entry and Magician for Turf Male honors.
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
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.
Wise Dan Again Heads Male Turf Division
A steady campaign placed Wise Dan squarely at the top of the Male Turf Horse category for the Eclipse Awards, an honor he won last season when sweeping Horse of the Year and Older Horse.
Females Top World's Best Racehorse Rankings
Two females, Australia's Black Caviar and Treve from France, shared top rating of 130 on the final World's Best Racehorse Rankings of 2013 published Jan. 15 by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities.
Podcast: Eclipse Awards: Horse of the Year
- By Steve Haskin
Steve Haskin discusses the Horse of the Year candidates, Mucho Macho Man, Will Take Charge, and Wise Dan.
Ramseys, Adena Vie for Breeder Eclipse
Frank Stronach's Adena Springs, an eight-time Eclipse Award winner for outstanding breeder, is in a neck-and-neck battle with Ken and Sarah Ramsey for the trophy for 2013, with Wise Dan making Morton Fink a contender.
Wise Dan Again Finalist for Top Eclipse Award
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.
Photography Eclipse to Radosevich-Hernandez
Jamie Radosevich-Hernandez of Louisville, Ky., has won the 2013 Eclipse Award for photography for her picture of Wise Dan racing to the finish line in an evening rainstorm in the Firecracker Handicap (gr. II).
Moment of the Year Voting Now Open
Online voting is now open at the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) website for the 15th annual "Moment of the Year."
What Makes Us Thankful
- By Claire Novak
Claire Novak asks, 'What are you thankful for in horse racing this season?' read blog
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.
Wise Dan Appearance at Churchill Nov. 30
Wise Dan, a leading contender to repeat as Horse of the Year after a second straight win in the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT), will be paraded in the paddock at Churchill Downs on closing day, Saturday, Nov. 30.
Finalists Announced, Vox Populi Voting Begins
Created by Secretariat's owner Penny Cheney, the Vox Populi Award recognizes the racehorse whose popularity and racing excellence best resounded with the public and gained recognition for the sport during the past year.
And They're Off: Breeders' Cup Wrap Up
Lenny and Steve look back at the Breeders' Cup, including Santa Anita as a venue, repeat winners, Wise Dan, top training jobs, and what Gary Stevens told Steve after the Classic. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. Watch Video
Hangin' With Haskin: Wise Dan Great, Period
- By Steve Haskin
There isn't a horse in the world he can't catch and there isn't a horse in the world that can catch him. You can't get things any simpler and easier than that. read blog
LoPresti Touts Wise Dan for Horse of Year
A winner of six of seven starts this year with his Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) victory Nov. 2, Wise Dan deserves repeat Horse of the Year honors, his trainer Charlie LoPresti said the morning after the race.
Race History and Video
| 02/26/10 | Maiden - Turfway Park Race 12 | Video |
| 03/27/10 | Maiden - Turfway Park Race 3 | Video |
| 05/01/10 | Allowance/Optional Claiming Churchill Downs Race 4 | Video |
| 10/08/10 | Phoenix Stakes (gr. III) | Video |
| 11/06/10 | Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) | Video |
| 11/25/10 | Allowance/Optional Claiming Churchill Downs Race 10 | Video |
| 04/16/11 | Commonwealth Stakes (gr. II) | Video |
| 05/06/11 | Alysheba Stakes (gr. III) | Video |
| 06/10/11 | Allowance/Optional Claiming Churchill Downs Race 9 | Video |
| 07/04/11 | Firecracker Handicap (gr. IIT) | Video |
| 09/09/11 | Presque Isle Mile Stakes | Video |
| 10/08/11 | Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes (gr. IT) | Video |
| 10/29/11 | Fayette Stakes (gr. II) | Video |
| 11/25/11 | Clark Handicap (gr. I) | Video |
| 04/22/12 | Ben Ali Stakes (gr. III) | Video |
| 06/16/12 | Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) | Video |
| 08/11/12 | Fourstardave Handicap (gr. IIT) | Video |
| 09/16/12 | Woodbine Mile (gr. IT) | Video |
| 10/06/12 | Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes (gr. IT) | Video |
| 11/03/12 | Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) | Video |
| 04/12/13 | Maker's 46 Mile Stakes (gr. IT) | Video |
| 05/04/13 | Woodford Reserve Turf Classic Stakes (gr. IT) | Video |
| 06/29/13 | Firecracker Handicap (gr. IIT) | Video |
| 08/10/13 | Fourstardave Handicap (gr. IIT) | Video |
| 09/15/13 | Ricoh Woodbine Mile (gr. IT) | Video |
| 10/05/13 | Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes (gr. I) | Video |
| 11/02/13 | Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) | Video |
| 04/11/14 | Maker's 46 Mile Stakes (gr. IT) | Video |
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