Wise Dan

Chestnut Gelding
Born 2007
KY-Bred

Vets, l-r, Scott Hopper, Scott Morrison (podiatry) and Larry Bramlage
The inaugural Rood & Riddle Comeback Award was presented to two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan during Hats Off Day at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. — Vets, l-r, Scott Hopper, Scott Morrison (podiatry) and Larry Bramlage The inaugural Rood & Riddle Comeback Award was presented to two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan during Hats Off Day at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky.

before his work: silouette of his mane, ears, and forelock while standing in front of a light. Wise Dan before and after his 6 am work at Keeneland in preparation for the Maker's Mark Mile in April.
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Paid Up Subscriber wins the Fleur de Lis (gr. II), Wise Dan parading and Pleuven with Channing Hill wins the Wise Dan (gr. II)
at Churchill Downs on June 18, 2016. — Paid Up Subscriber wins the Fleur de Lis (gr. II), Wise Dan parading and Pleuven with Channing Hill wins the Wise Dan (gr. II) at Churchill Downs on June 18, 2016.

Pleuven with Channing Hill wins the Wise Dan (gr. II)
at Churchill Downs on June 18, 2016. — Pleuven with Channing Hill wins the Wise Dan (gr. II) at Churchill Downs on June 18, 2016.
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Wise Dan ridden by jockey John Velazquez, left out duels Seek Again with Joel Rosario to the wire in the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic Saturday afternoon May 3, 2014 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

Reigning Horse of the Year Wise Dan wins the 2013 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic at Churchill Downs.

Wise Dan - Keeneland, October 3, 2015.
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Wise Dan with John Velazquez
wins the Shadwell Turf Mile (gr. I)
on Oct. 4, 2014, at Keeneland near Lexington, Ky.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Wise Dan with John Velazquez wins the Shadwell Turf Mile (gr. I) on Oct. 4, 2014, at Keeneland near Lexington, Ky. FallAllStars1 image226 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Champion Wise Dan has a playful moment with his trainer Charley LoPresti in the barn area at the Saratoga Race Course July, 22, 2013 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Photo by: Skip Dickstein — Champion Wise Dan has a playful moment with his trainer Charley LoPresti in the barn area at the Saratoga Race Course July, 22, 2013 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Photo by: Skip Dickstein
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Wise Dan with jockey Jose Lezcano in the irons wins the 27th running of The Woodford Reserve Turf Classic at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky May 3, 2013.
Photo by: Skip Dickstein — Wise Dan with jockey Jose Lezcano in the irons wins the 27th running of The Woodford Reserve Turf Classic at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky May 3, 2013. Photo by: Skip Dickstein
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Lisa Danielle, dam of 2012 Horse of the Year Wise Dan, was named Broodmare of the Year by the KTA (Kentucky Thoroughbred Association) and lives on Mr. and Mrs. Warren Rosenthal's Patchen Wilkes Farm in Lexington, Ky. Lisa Danielle is in foal to More Than Ready.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Lisa Danielle, dam of 2012 Horse of the Year Wise Dan, was named Broodmare of the Year by the KTA (Kentucky Thoroughbred Association) and lives on Mr. and Mrs. Warren Rosenthal's Patchen Wilkes Farm in Lexington, Ky. Lisa Danielle is in foal to More Than Ready. LisaDanielle Origs 1 image Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Silouette of Wise Dan's mane, ears, and forelock while standing in front of a light.
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Reigning Horse of the Year Wise Dan, getting bathed after his morning work on October 1, 2014.
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Wise Dan with Charlie and Amy LoPresti at Keeneland, near Lexington, KY.

Wise Dan wins the Presque Isle Mile Stakes September 9, 2011.

WISE DAN
The 53rd Running of The Fayette Gr II October 29, 2011
Keeneland Race Course Lexington, Kentucky

10/29/2011
Purse $150,000
1-1/8 Miles 1:48.72
Owner - Morton Fink
Trainer - Charles Lopresti
Jockey - Julien Leparoux
(2nd) Ioya Bigtime
(3rd) Workin for Hops
$7.60 $4.40 $3.40
Please Give Photo Credit To: Keeneland / Coady Photography — WISE DAN The 53rd Running of The Fayette Gr II October 29, 2011 Keeneland Race Course Lexington, Kentucky 10/29/2011 Purse $150,000 1-1/8 Miles 1:48.72 Owner - Morton Fink Trainer - Charles Lopresti Jockey - Julien Leparoux (2nd) Ioya Bigtime (3rd) Workin for Hops $7.60 $4.40 $3.40 Please Give Photo Credit To: Keeneland / Coady Photography

WISE DAN
The Phoenix (Grade III) 158th Running
Keeneland Race Course
10/8/2010
Purse $175,000
6 Furlongs 1:09.20
Morton Fink, Owner
Charles Lopresti, Trainer
Rafael Bejarano, Jockey
Hollywood Hit (2nd)
Warrior's Reward (3rd)
$15.20 $7.00 $4.00 — WISE DAN The Phoenix (Grade III) 158th Running Keeneland Race Course 10/8/2010 Purse $175,000 6 Furlongs 1:09.20 Morton Fink, Owner Charles Lopresti, Trainer Rafael Bejarano, Jockey Hollywood Hit (2nd) Warrior's Reward (3rd) $15.20 $7.00 $4.00

Wise Dan wins the Breeders’ Cup Mile (gr. 1)
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA
Purse: $2,000,000
Date: November 2, 2013
Class: Grade I
TV: NBC Sports Network
Age: 3YO&UP
Race: 11
Distance: 1 mile turf
Post Time: 4:40 PM PT
Photo by Rick Samuels — Wise Dan wins the Breeders’ Cup Mile (gr. 1) Jockey: Jose Lezcano Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA Purse: $2,000,000 Date: November 2, 2013 Class: Grade I TV: NBC Sports Network Age: 3YO&UP Race: 11 Distance: 1 mile turf Post Time: 4:40 PM PT Photo by Rick Samuels

In five grade I races and a pair of grade II events, the only male in North America to take home four grade I victories, Wise Dan galloped his way through the most consistent season delivered by a racehorse in 2013—year-end honors firmly in his sights.

Wise Dan, Jose Lezcano up, wins the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic 2013 Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY photo by Mathea Kelley
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Wise Dan - Keeneland, July 17, 2015.
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Wise Dan breezed four furlongs in :48 1/5 at Keeneland.
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Owners Morton Fink, and his wife Elaine after Wise Dan won the Maker's 46 Mile.
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Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile Stakes at Keeneland.
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Wise Dan (yellow silks) and the rest of the field come around the final turn in The 25th Running of The Maker's 46 Mile.
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Wise Dan with Jose Lezcano up pull away down the stretch.
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Caption: Wise Dan wins the Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 4, 2013,
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Wise Dan wins the Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 4, 2013, Woodford Reserve image851 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: group hug, Amy LoPresti gives Mr. and Mrs. Morton Fink a hug in the winner circle. Wise Dan wins the Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 4, 2013,
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: group hug, Amy LoPresti gives Mr. and Mrs. Morton Fink a hug in the winner circle. Wise Dan wins the Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 4, 2013, Woodford Reserve image862 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt

Wise Dan with jockey John Velazquez runs away from the field to win the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr IT) in a course record time at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California November 3, 2012.
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Caption: Wise Dan with John Velazquez wins the Mile.
Breeders' Cup races at Santa Anita near Arcadia, California, on Nov. 3, 2012.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Wise Dan with John Velazquez wins the Mile. Breeders' Cup races at Santa Anita near Arcadia, California, on Nov. 3, 2012. BCRACES2012 Mile image546 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Wise Dan wins the Fourstardave Handicap (gr. 2)
Jockey: John Velazquez
SARATOGA, Saratoga Springs, NY
Purse: $500,000
Date: August 11, 2012
Class: Grade 2 — Wise Dan wins the Fourstardave Handicap (gr. 2) Jockey: John Velazquez SARATOGA, Saratoga Springs, NY Purse: $500,000 Date: August 11, 2012 Class: Grade 2
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Toronto Ont. September 16 2012. Woodbine Racetrack. Jockey John Velazquez guides Wise Dan to victory in the $1,000,000 dollar Ricoh Woodbine Mile over the E.P. Taylor Turf Course. Wise Dan is owned by Morton Fink and trained by Charles Lopresti.

Keeneland Race Course; Lexington; KY 4/21/12 photo by Mathea Kelley; Wise Dan, John Velazquez up, wins the Ben Ali Stakes.
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Horse of the Year Wise Dan with jockey John Velazquez on their way in the pouring rain to win the Grade II Firecracker Handicap at Churchill Downs.
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Horse of the Year Wise Dan pulls ahead of King Kreesa.
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King Kreesa and Wise Dan battle for the lead around the final turn in the Fourstardave Handicap at Saratoga Race Course in New York.
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Wise Dan and jockey John Velazquez ride to victory in the Grade II Fourstardave Handicap.
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Jockey John Velazquez holds the Ricoh Woodbine Mile trophy after guiding Wise Dan to victory in the $1,000,000 dollar race.

Wise Dan, far left and orange silks, with jockey John Velazquez turn for home.

Wise Dan is owned by Morton Fink and trained by Charles LoPresti.

Wise Dan takes a turn in the shed-row after galloping over the E. P. Taylor turf course in preparation for the $1,000,000 dollar Woodbine Mile.

Reigning horse of the year Wise Dan chows down after arriving at Woodbine to defend the Mile.

Jockey John Velazquez guides Wise Dan to victory in the $1,000,000 dollar Ricoh Woodbine Mile.

Wise Dan gallops with exercise rider Ruth Schmidt.

Ricoh Woodbine Mile favorite and Horse of the Year Wise Dan arrives after traveling all night to Woodbine with asst. Ruth Schmidt.

Wise Dan gallops over the E. P. Taylor turf course with exercise rider Ruth Schmidt.

Woodbine Mile favorite Wise Dan arrives.

Woodbine Mile favorite and Horse of the Year Wise Dan cools out after his morning gallop at Woodbine Racetrack with trainer Charles LoPresti.

Wise Dan arrives with assistant's Ruth Schmidt and Laurie Allen.

White picks the reigning winner and horse of the year Wise Dan, owned by Morton Fink of Chicago, IL and trained in Kentucky by Charles LoPresti.

Jockey John Velazquez aboard Wise Dan captures the Woodbine Mile.

Wise Dan on the turf course at Santa Anita Park on October 31, 2013. Wise Dan is prepping for a star in the Breeders' Cup Mile.

Caption: Wise Dan coming off turf course
Breeders' Cup horses and connections at Santa Anita near Acadia, California, preparing for Breeders' Cup raceways on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, 2013.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Wise Dan coming off turf course Breeders' Cup horses and connections at Santa Anita near Acadia, California, preparing for Breeders' Cup raceways on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, 2013. BCWorks3Jpegs_10_31_13 image077 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Wise Dan on the turf course
Breeders' Cup horses and connections at Santa Anita near Acadia, California, preparing for Breeders' Cup raceways on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, 2013.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Wise Dan on the turf course Breeders' Cup horses and connections at Santa Anita near Acadia, California, preparing for Breeders' Cup raceways on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, 2013. BCWorks3Jpegs_10_31_13 image068 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Wise Dan on the track at Santa Anita Park on October 31, 2013. Photo By: Chad B. Harmon
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Wise Dan running in the Breeders' Cup Mile.
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Wise Dan with Jose Lezcano up win the Breeders' Cup Mile at Santa Anita Park on November 2, 2013.
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Wise Dan, with jockey Jose Lezcano, passes the competition to win the Breeders' Cup Mile for the second time in two years at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA November 2, 2013.
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Wise Dan wins the Breeders' Cup Mile at Santa Anita.
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Horses break from the gate in the Breeders' Cup Turf at Santa Anita.
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Wise Dan, Jose Lezcano up, broke from the gate in the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. I).
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Wise Dan moving to repeat as champion in the Breeders' Cup Mile.
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2012 Horse of the Year Wise Dan. 2012 Record: 6 starts, 5 wins, 1 second, earnings of $2,622,037.
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Wise Dan next ran at Keeneland, where he rallied for a 2 1/2 length win over the firm turf in the Shadwell Mile (gr. IT).

Wise Dan journeyed to Saratoga next, to run in the Fourstardave Handicap (gr. IIT).
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Wise Dan began 2012 with a win in the 1/8 mile Ben Ali Stakes (gr. III) on the Polytrack at Keeneland on April 22.

Wise Dan and jockey Jon Court cruised to victory in the 21st running of the $150,000 Firecracker Handicap (gr. IIT) in 2011.

As darkness fell on Churchill Downs, it was Wise Dan who emerged to win the Clark Handicap (gr. I) in 2011.

Connections of Wise Dan in the winner's circle.
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Wise Dan shimmers on the turf as he passes the grandstand in the stretch in the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT).
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Coming home to win the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT).
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Ron the Greek runs up to defeat favorite Wise Dan by a head in the 2012 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I).

Wise Dan winning the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile (gr. IT).

Wise Dan; Jose Lezcano up; wins the Markers Mark MIle; Keeneland race track; photo by Mathea Kelley; Lexington; KY 4/12/13;
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Wise Dan took his first step toward a possible third straight Horse of the Year title with a measured victory in the $300,000 Grade I Maker's 46 Mile on the Keeneland turf.
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Wise Dan takes the lead in the final turn of the Makers 46 Mile at Keeneland.
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Two Time Horse of the Year
Wise Dan breaks from gate #3 in the Maker's 46 Mile at Keeneland in Kentucky. — Two Time Horse of the Year Wise Dan breaks from gate #3 in the Maker's 46 Mile at Keeneland in Kentucky.
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Caption: Woodford Reserve paddock and Wise Dan winning the Woodford Reserve (gr. I)
Kentucky Oaks day at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on May 3, 2014
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Woodford Reserve paddock and Wise Dan winning the Woodford Reserve (gr. I) Kentucky Oaks day at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on May 3, 2014 WoodfordReserve2 image976 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Wise Dan, John Velazquez up, wins the 140th Woodford Reserve Turf Classic, Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY 5/3/14, photo by Mathea Kelley;
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Amy LoPresti leads Wise Dan off the van as Charlie LoPresti looks on. Wise Dan returned to Forest Lane Farm after colic surgery at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
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Wise Dan after working out at Saratoga Race Course in preparation for the Grade II Bernard Baruch Handicap.
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Connections and fans celebrate as Wise Dan crosses the finish line a length ahead of his rivals in the Shadwell Turf Mile. No matter what obstacles are thrown at him this season, two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan refuses to lose.
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Wise Dan and jockey John Velazquez take the lead in the Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Two time horse of the year Wise Dan ridden by jockey John Velazquez (left) outduels Seek Again to the wire in the Grade I Woodford Reserve Turf Classic at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Wise Dan and jockey John Velazquez ride to victory in the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic.
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Wise Dan and jockey John Velazquez are victorious in the Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Coming in at #2 was the Shadwell Turf Mile (gr. IT) at Keeneland Racecourse.
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Making his first start in grade I company Oct. 4 since undergoing colic surgery, two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan flies home to win the Shadwell Turf Mile (gr.IT).
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The 2014 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (gr. IT)at Churchill Downs was voted #6 .
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Wise Dan at Keeneland in his barn Dec. 9, 2014.
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Wise Dan wins the 2014 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Wise Dan a few days after his Bernard Baruch win, September 1, 2014.
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Wise Dan grazes after a big weekend September 1, 2014.
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Wise Dan prior to running in the Bernard Baruch.

Wise Dan wins the 2014 Bernard Baruch.
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Wise Dan after his Saratoga work August 24, 2014.
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Wise Dan grazing after his work at Saratoga 8/24/2014.
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Wise Dan - Saratoga, July 18, 2014.
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Wise Dan jogged at Keeneland on July 1, 2014
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Wise Dan wins the 2014 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic.
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Wise Dan wins the 2014 Maker's 46 Mile.
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Wise Dan wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Mile.
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Wise Dan in the post parade for the 2013 Breeders' Cup Mile.
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Wise Dan at Santa Anita 10/31/2013
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Wise Dan, far left, running in the Woodbine Mile.

Wise Dan - Woodbine, September 14, 2013.

Wise Dan - Woodbine, September 13, 2013.

Wise Dan wins the 2013 Fourstardave.
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Wise Dan wins the 2013 Firecracker Handicap.

Wise Dan running in the Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs.
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Wise Dan wins the Woodford Reserve.
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Wise Dan in the Woodford Reserve post parade.
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Wise Dan wins the 2013 Woodford Reserve.
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Wise Dan wins the 2013 Maker's 46 Mile.
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Wise Dan at Keeneland, April 2013.
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Wise Dan at Keeneland, January 10, 2013.
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Wise Dan wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.
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Wise Dan in the Breeders' Cup Mile.
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Wise Dan - Breeders' Cup 2012
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Wise Dan arrives at the 2012 Breeders' Cup.

Wise Dan wins the 2012 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Wise Dan arrives at Woodbine on September 14, 2012.

Wise Dan wins the 2012 Fourstardave.
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Wise Dan wins the 2011 Presque Isle Mile.

Wise Dan at Churchill Downs on June 28, 2011.

Wise Dan wins the Bernard Baruch Stakes.
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Wise Dan holds off Optimizer to win the Bernard Baruch.
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Wise Dan makes his return in the Bernard Baruch.
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Wise Dan at galloped at Keeneland on July 1, 2014.
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Wise Dan arrives at Charlie and Amy LoPresti's Forest Lane Farm.
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Wise Dan won the 2014 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic.
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Wise Dan (left) gets his head in front of Seek Again to win the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic Stakes.
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Wise Dan after winning the Maker's 46 Mile at Keeneland.
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Wise Dan and John Velazquez take the 2014 Maker's 46 Mile at Keeneland.
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Wise Dan exits the track after his morning breeze April 1.
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Wise Dan won the 2014 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Wise Dan flies home to win the Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Wise Dan will be going after his 14th consecutive victory on grass in the Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Wise Dan Honored With Comeback Award

The inaugural Rood & Riddle Comeback Award was presented to champion Wise Dan July 30 during Hats Off Day at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky.

Wise Dan to Receive Comeback Award

Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan has been selected to receive the inaugural Rood & Riddle Comeback Award from the Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital near Lexington.

Rood & Riddle Comeback Award to Wise Dan

July 20, 2016

Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital has announced that an award honoring the remarkable Thoroughbred champion Wise Dan will be presented at Hats Off Day on July 30 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.

The Pizza Man Tops Wise Dan

Ever-popular The Pizza Man, winner of last year's Arlington Million (gr. IT), returns to Churchill Downs for the June 18 Wise Dan Stakes (gr. IIT). The race goes under the lights with an approximate post of 9:05 p.m.

Wise Dan, Trainer Casse in Canadian HOF

Two-time U.S. Horse of the Year Wise Dan and seven-time Sovereign Award-winning trainer Mark Casse are among five Thoroughbred racing inductees into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame.

Wise Dan, Casse on Canadian HOF Ballot

Two-time U.S. Horse of the Year Wise Dan and seven-time Sovereign Award-winning trainer Mark Casse are among the 15 Thoroughbred candidates on the ballot for the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame.

Wise Dan and Successful Dan Grazing

By Claire Novak
March 17, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing

Claire Novak catches up with the Dans March 17. Watch the dynamic duo enjoy a sunny day on the farm. Retirement is good! watch video

Wise Dan and Successful Dan Grazing

March 17, 2016

Claire Novak catches up with the Dans March 17. Watch the dynamic duo enjoy a sunny day on the farm. Retirement is good!

KY Derby, Oaks Anchor Churchill Spring Meet

By Blood-Horse Staff
January 5, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky

Churchill Downs' 38-day spring meet is headlined by 26 stakes, 23 of which are graded, including the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and $1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I).

Wise Dan Parades at Keeneland

October 3, 2015

The retired champion Wise Dan greeted fans at Keeneland on Shadwell Turf Mile Day, October 3, 2015.

Keeneland Ready for Historic Fall Meet

By Frank Angst
September 29, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Before it hosts the Breeders' Cup World Championships for the first time Oct. 30-31, Keeneland will offer up its fall meet, which is always one of the country's important meets.

Through The Lens: Wise Dan Retires

September 11, 2015

Visuals Director Anne M. Eberhardt looks back on the career of Wise Dan. read blog

Inside the September 12, 2015 Issue

September 9, 2015

Paul Reddam wins Del Mar Futurity with Nyquist, Hopeful with Ralis, MarketWatch, and more in the September 12, 2015 issue of Blood-Horse magazine.

Wise Dan

September 9, 2015

Reflect on the racing career of two-time horse of the year Wise Dan. view slideshow

Wise Dan

September 9, 2015

Reflect on the racing career of two-time horse of the year Wise Dan.

Two-Time Horse of the Year Wise Dan Retired

By Ron Mitchell
September 7, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, International, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Morton Fink's homebred Wise Dan, two-time Horse of the Year, has been retired after trainer Charles LoPresti noticed some filling in a tendon the morning of Sept. 7.

Wise Dan Completes Final Breeze for Woodbine

By Claire Novak
September 1, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

The 8-year-old Wiseman's Ferry gelding went five furlongs in 1:00 flat Sept. 1 on trainer Charlie LoPresti's watch, and galloped out six furlongs in 1:12 in final serious move for the Sept. 13 Ricoh Woodbine Mile (Can-IT).

Wise Dan Goes Five Furlongs in :59 Flat

By Claire Novak
August 25, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Midwest Region, Kentucky

Wise Dan was bright-eyed and bushy tailed the morning of Aug. 25, powering his way through a five-furlong bullet in :59 flat on the dirt at Keeneland.

Wise Dan Works, Woodbine Mile Most Likely

By Claire Novak
August 18, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Midwest Region, Kentucky

Charlie LoPresti said the two-time Horse of the Year moved closer to a likely start in the Sept. 13 Ricoh Woodbine Mile (Can-IT) with his third straight breeze on dirt.

Wise Dan on Target for September Return

By Frank Angst
August 4, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Charlie LoPresti liked what he saw in a five-furlong workout by Wise Dan Aug. 2 on the Keeneland main track, and the Kentucky-based trainer is pointing the two-time Horse of the Year toward an early September return.

Tonalist, Wise Dan Turn in Solid Breezes

By Blood-Horse Staff
July 24, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region, Kentucky

Multiple grade I winners Tonalist and Wise Dan turned in solid breezes July 24, respectively working at Saratoga Race Course and at Keeneland.

Through The Lens: Wise Dan Returns In Breeze

July 17, 2015

Anne M. Eberhardt shares photos from Wise Dan's return breeze at Keeneland. read blog

Wise Dan After his July 17, 2015 Breeze

By Claire Novak
July 17, 2015

Claire Novak comments on two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan's breeze at Keeneland on July 17, 2015, while the champion takes a bath in the background. Watch Video

Wise Dan after his July 17, 2015 Breeze

July 17, 2015

Claire Novak comments on two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan's breeze at Keeneland on July 17, 2015, while the champion takes a bath in the background.

Wise Dan Back in Keeneland Breeze

By Claire Novak
July 17, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan wasted no time getting back to business after being cleared to resume full training June 30, as trainer Charlie LoPresti sent him out to his first breeze in more than eight months July 17.

Wise Dan Cleared to Resume Full Training

By Claire Novak
June 30, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan has been cleared to resume full training, trainer Charlie LoPresti said June 30. His connections are hoping for a return to the races this fall.

Wise Dan Cleared to Resume Galloping

By Claire Novak
May 27, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Charlie LoPresti heard the news he's been waiting on for months now, as the doctors at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital cleared two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan for galloping May 26.

Wise Dan Back to Jogging on Track

By Claire Novak
April 28, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

The 8-year-old son of Wiseman's Ferry was cleared April 24 for light on-track training by Dr. Larry Bramlage at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital near Lexington, and jogged at Keeneland the next day.

Seven in Maker's 46 Mile Looking for Grade I

By Frank Angst
April 7, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Class handicappers won't find much of a toehold going into this year's Maker's 46 Mile Stakes (gr. IT) on Friday, April 10 at Keeneland, as all seven starters are looking for their initial victory at the top level.

Wise Dan Making Progress, Still Tack-Walking

By Claire Novak
March 26, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan is progressing well since he returned to tack-walking, but the chestnut gelding will require 30 more days in his recovery from a non-displaced fracture before he can go to the track.

Wiseman's Ferry, Sire of Wise Dan, Dies

By Ron Mitchell
March 18, 2015
Thoroughbred Breeding, Mid-Atlantic Region

Wiseman's Ferry, the sire of two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan, died March 17 at Dana Point Farm near Lenhartsville, Pa.

Wise Dan Back Under Tack March 4, 2015

Champion Wise Dan walks Charlie LoPresti's shedrow under Amy LoPresti on a rainy morning March 4. watch video

Wise Dan Back Under Tack March 4, 2015

March 4, 2015

Champion Wise Dan walks Charlie LoPresti's shedrow under Amy LoPresti on a rainy morning March 4.

Wise Dan, Main Sequence Top Turf Classic Noms

Defending winner and two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan and 2014 champion turf male Main Sequence are among 74 horses on the list of early nominees to the $500,000 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (gr. IT) at Churchill Downs.

Champion Wise Dan Back at the Track

By Claire Novak
March 2, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan will begin tack-walking and is expected to undergo further evaluation in two to three weeks as to whether he will return to the races in 2015, trainer Charlie LoPresti said March 2.

Bloodstock Agent Lossen Dies in Lexington

Richard "Dick" Lossen, well-known bloodstock agent, died Feb. 3, in Lexington. He was 76. Lossen spent more than 40 years as an owner, breeder, adviser, and agent.

Through the Lens: Wise Dan Photo Gets Award

January 28, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing

Anne Eberhardt Keogh, visuals director and chief photographer for The Blood-Horse, received a second-place award at the Kentucky News Photographers Association 2014 Picture of the Year competition. read blog

Derby Win by 'Chrome' Moment of the Year

By Blood-Horse Staff
January 16, 2015
Southeast Region

California Chrome's victory in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) was voted the 2014 National Thoroughbred Racing Association Moment of the Year.

Slideshow: Top 10 Races of 2014

December 19, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing

You voted for the top races of 2014, and the results are revealed in this slideshow. view slideshow

Top 10 Races of 2014

December 16, 2014

You voted for the top races of the year at BloodHorse.com, the results are revealed in this Slideshow.

Catching Up with Wise Dan

December 10, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky

Anne M. Eberhardt catches up with Wise Dan at Charlie and Amy LoPresti's barn at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. read blog

Wise Dan Recovering Well as Season Ends

By Claire Novak
December 9, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Recovering from a minor non-displaced fracture at the bottom of the cannon bone of his right front fetlock, Wise Dan has been powering along down the shedrow -- and trainer Charlie Lopresti fully expects him to run in 2015.

What Was the Top Race of 2014?

December 8, 2014

Here is your chance to choose the top race of 2014. The BloodHorse.com staff had a tough time narrowing down this year's poll to just 15 races, but here they are and now it is time for you to select the best race.

Nod Goes to BC Classic as Year's Top Race

By Frank Angst
December 5, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing

This year's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) had it all: a close finish, a thrilling run through the stretch, and a lingering controversy. read blog

Voting Open for Secretariat Vox Populi Award

By Ron Mitchell
November 25, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing

For the third time, two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan is among six horses on the ballot for this year's Secretariat Vox Populi Award.

Two-Time Champion Beholder Out of BC Distaff

By Jack Shinar
October 19, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Two-time champion Beholder spiked a temperature of 104 degrees the morning of Oct. 19 and will not be able to defend her title in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park, trainer Richard Mandella said.

Catching Up with 2013 Breeders' Cup Winners

By Claire Novak
October 15, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Some have retired, a hearty few race on, but the winners of last year's Breeders' Cup World Championships will always have their place in history. Here we check in with the 14 runners who put on a great show in 2013.

Wise Dan to Miss Breeders' Cup Mile

By Claire Novak
October 13, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Wise Dan has developed a non-displaced fracture at the bottom of his right front cannon bone that will put him on the sidelines for at least 30 days, ending his hopes for a third consecutive Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) win.

LoPresti Planning Wise Dan's Final BC Work

By Claire Novak
October 11, 2014
Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Trainer Charlie LoPresti said he has yet to exactly pinpoint a date for the final pre-race breeze of two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan leading up to the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT), but the gelding is training lights out.

Poll: Just a Way Top Ranked Horse in World

According to the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings through Oct. 5, Just a Way, a group I winner in Japan this season, is the top ranked horse in the world with a rating of 130.

Connections

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)
		Askmysecretary

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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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