The Uncle Mo colt extended his win streak to three Nov. 30 and notched his first at the top level with a solid victory in the $300,000 Hollywood Derby (G1T) at Del Mar.
Monthly Archives: November 2019
Silver Prospector Lands Kentucky Jockey Club
Ed and Susie Orr’s Silver Prospector was between horses in late stretch but maintained a long drive to take the $300,000 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G2).
Mugaritz Too Much for Southern Invaders in Berkeley
In a stakes race that drew horses from all across California, it was Northern California local Mugaritz that proved too much for his southern counterparts, winning the $101,500 Berkeley Handicap (G3) at Golden Gate Fields by 3 1/2 lengths.
Next Shares Rolls to Surprising Win in Seabiscuit
The connections of Next Shares figure to have sweet memories of the 6-year-old gelding’s bookend starts in 2019.
Duralock, Big Ass Fans Pursue Cool-Down Equine Care
Duralock Performance Fencing has partnered with Big Ass Fans, the world-leading manufacturer of agricultural fans, to consult, design and build state-of-the-art cool-down areas at racetracks and equine facilities across the USA.
Mixed Fortunes as Tattersalls December Foal Sale Ends
Breeders endured mixed fortunes at Tattersalls during the fourth and final session of the December Foal Sale Nov. 30, as the most sought after offerings brought eye-catching sums but 83 of 198 offered lots failed to sell.
Performer Puts On a Show in Discovery Stakes
When trainer Shug McGaughey entered Performer in the $203,000 Discovery Stakes (G3), he viewed it as an audition for his 3-year-old colt who was tackling stakes competition for the first time after winning three straight races.
Mo Forza Lands Hollywood Derby
The Uncle Mo colt extended his win streak to three Nov. 30 and notched his first at the top level with a solid victory in the $300,000 Hollywood Derby (G1T) at Del Mar.
Finite Passes Two-Turn Test in Sloppy Golden Rod
Winchell Thoroughbreds and Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen, winners of the Kentucky Oaks (G1) with Summerly in 2005 and Untapable in 2014, now have a bright prospect for the 2020 race with Finite.
Si Que Es Buena Rallies to Take Long Island Stakes
It was the final graded turf stakes of the year in New York, and it came down to a tale of two trips.
Alms Remains Undefeated in Jimmy Durante
Godolphin’s homebred Alms remained unbeaten in three starts Nov. 30 at Del Mar, picking up her second straight graded score in the $102,106 Jimmy Durante Stakes (G3T).
Dramedy Sold to Stand in Saudi Arabia
The son of Distorted Humor was purchased by Abdulrahman Alaloosh in a deal facilitated by Faisal Alatawi. Francisco Bravo of River Oaks Farms near Sulphur, Okla., where Dramedy stood the 2018-19 breeding seasons, confirmed the transaction Nov. 30.
Performer Puts On a Show in Aqueduct's Discovery
When trainer Shug McGaughey entered Performer in the $203,000 Discovery Stakes (G3), he viewed it as an audition for his 3-year-old colt who was tackling stakes competition for the first time after winning three straight races.
Outlook Bright for Got Stormy in Matriarch
A weekend of seven graded races at Del Mar is punctuated Dec. 1 by the $300,000 Matriarch Stakes (G1T), where TVG Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1T) runner-up Got Stormy faces Toinette, Significant Form, Juliet Foxtrot, and others.
Lady Noguez Becomes First Winner for Conquest Curlinate
Ontario-bred Lady Noguez became the first winner for her sire, Conquest Curlinate, when she widened away to victory Nov. 29 in a CA$43,330 (US$32,625) maiden claiming race for 2-year-old fillies at Woodbine.
Tonalist's Shape First Stakes Winner for Tonalist
Slam Dunk Racing, Legacy Ranch, and Doug Branham’s Tonalist’s Shape rolled her record to a perfect three Nov. 30 in Gulfstream Park’s $75,000 Hut Hut Stakes and gave Lane’s End stallion Tonalist his first stakes winner.
Lady Noguez is First Winner for Conquest Curlinate
Ontario-bred Lady Noguez became the first winner for her sire, Conquest Curlinate, when she widened away to victory Nov. 29 in a CA$43,330 (US$32,625) maiden claiming race for 2-year-old fillies at Woodbine.
Almond Eye Withdrawn from Hong Kong Cup
Japanese superstar Almond Eye has been withdrawn from the Dec. 8 Longines Hong Kong Cup (G1), the Hong Kong Jockey Club announced late Nov. 29 in a brief statement.
Nay Lady Nay Ekes Out Mrs. Revere Stakes Score
At Churchill Downs Nov. 29, trainer Chad Brown picked up his first victory in the $300,000 Mrs. Revere Stakes (G2T) when Nay Lady Nay surged between horses late to edge Dalika in the 1 1/16-mile grass test for 3-year-old fillies.
Tom's d'Etat Makes it to the Top in Clark
Tom’s d’Etat picked up his first grade 1 for G M B racing and trainer Al Stall Jr. when he closed from midpack with a powerful move off the turn for home, then drew clear through the stretch to win the Clark Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs.