Wise Dan added another prestigious race to his already stellar record when he romped to an easy victory in the $750,000 Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes (gr. I) this afternoon at Keeneland, stamping himself as the solid favorite for the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. I) on November 3rd at Santa Anita Park.
Ridden to victory by Jose Lezcano, Wise Dan was allowed to settle back into seventh place during the initial stages of the one-mile race, about five lengths behind pace-setting Silver Max. Dominus, Skyring, Swift Warrior, and Corporate Jungle were the closest pursuers, followed by Ol Army and Wise Dan. Willcox Inn, Slip and Drive, Doubles Partner, Data Link, and Worthadd were the early trailers.
Through fractions of :23.33 and :46.89 seconds, Silver Max led the way, but Dominus soon moved up to challenge and stuck his head in front following three-quarters of a mile in 1:10.87. But it would not stay there for long, because Wise Dan was in the process of making a terrific run on the far outside. With a phenomenal burst of acceleration, Wise Dan blew the race wide open, leaving Dominus far behind. He led by 3 1/2 lengths passing the eighth pole and eventually coasted home in front by 2 1/4 lengths to stop the clock for a mile in 1:34.94 seconds.
Willcox Inn turned in a sharp late rally to secure second at odds of 48-1, while 100-1 shot Slip and Drive finished third. Doubles Partner, Data Link, Dominus, Corporate Jungle, Swift Warrior, Silver Max, Skyring, Worthadd and Ol Army completed the order of finish.
The winner is trained by Charles Lopresti and owned by Morton Fink. A five-year-old gelded son of Wiseman's Ferry out of the Wolf Power mare Lisa Danielle, Wise Dan has now won three grade I races, the other two being the 2012 Woodbine Mile and the 2011 Clark Handicap. All told, he has won 12 of his 19 starts, with earnings of $2,461,638.
-Keelerman
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Saturday, October 06, 2012
Thursday, October 04, 2012
Shadwell Turf Mile Entries: Wise Dan faces 11
The spectacular grade I winner Wise Dan will attempt to add another prestigious race to his already stellar record when he competes in the $750,000 Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes (gr. I) at Keeneland on Saturday.
The five-year-old gelded son of Wiseman's Ferry has managed to accomplish the rare feat of winning graded stakes races on dirt, turf, and synthetic tracks, showcasing brilliant turf-of-foot and exceptional talent regardless of the conditions. Coming off of a terrific victory in the $1,000,000 Woodbine Mile (gr. I), it will be no surprise at all if Wise Dan romps to another win on Saturday.
Other contenders include Silver Max, who won six straight races prior to a loss in the Secretariat Stakes (gr. I); Dominus, who won the Bernard Baruch Handicap (gr. II) in gate-to-wire fashion; Doubles Partner, a three-time graded stakes winner, and Data Link, winner of the Maker's 46 Mile Stakes (gr. I) here at Keeneland during the spring meet.
Post Positions:
1 Skyring
2 Doubles Partner
3 Corporate Jungle
4 Willcox Inn
5 Wise Dan
6 Worthadd
7 Data Link
8 Slip and Drive
9 Ol Army
10 Silver Max
11 Dominus
12 Swift Warrior
-Keelerman
The five-year-old gelded son of Wiseman's Ferry has managed to accomplish the rare feat of winning graded stakes races on dirt, turf, and synthetic tracks, showcasing brilliant turf-of-foot and exceptional talent regardless of the conditions. Coming off of a terrific victory in the $1,000,000 Woodbine Mile (gr. I), it will be no surprise at all if Wise Dan romps to another win on Saturday.
Other contenders include Silver Max, who won six straight races prior to a loss in the Secretariat Stakes (gr. I); Dominus, who won the Bernard Baruch Handicap (gr. II) in gate-to-wire fashion; Doubles Partner, a three-time graded stakes winner, and Data Link, winner of the Maker's 46 Mile Stakes (gr. I) here at Keeneland during the spring meet.
Post Positions:
1 Skyring
2 Doubles Partner
3 Corporate Jungle
4 Willcox Inn
5 Wise Dan
6 Worthadd
7 Data Link
8 Slip and Drive
9 Ol Army
10 Silver Max
11 Dominus
12 Swift Warrior
-Keelerman
Monday, September 17, 2012
Wise Dan Romps in Woodbine Mile
Heavily favored Wise Dan added yet another impressive victory to his record when he dominated an excellent field in the $1,000,000 Ricoh Woodbine Mile (Can-I) on Saturday afternoon at Woodbine.
A gelded son of Wiseman's Ferry out of the Wolf Power mare Lisa Danielle, Wise Dan was sent off as the 0.55-1 favorite in a field of nine thanks to a eye-catching victory in the Fourstardave Handicap (gr. II) at Saratoga. With John Velazquez aboard for trainer Charles Lopresti, Wise Dan broke just a bit slowly, but soon recovered to settle into third place along the rail as Worthadd and Artic Fern set fractions of :23.78 and :46.90 seconds. Cityscape was on the outside in fourth, while Hollinger, Big Band Sound, and Hunters Bay comprised the group of mid-pack runners. Dance And Dance and Riding the River were the early trailers.
Rounding the turn, Wise Dan made a bold and decisive bid to seize command of the lead, entering the homestretch with a commanding advantage. Cityscape briefly loomed a threat on the outside, but he failed to sustain his challenge, leaving Wise Dan to romp home uncontested by 3 1/4 lengths.
The final time over a firm turf course was 1:34.07 seconds. Hunters Bay rallied well toward the inside to secure second over Cityscape, while Riding the River, Dance And Dance, Big Band Sound, Worthadd, Hollinger, and Artic Fern completed the order of finish.
Bred and owned by Morton Fink, Wise Dan has now compiled a record of 11-1-0 from 18 starts, with earnings of $2,011,638. He is pointing toward a start in either the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. I) or the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) in November at Santa Anita Park.
-Keelerman
A gelded son of Wiseman's Ferry out of the Wolf Power mare Lisa Danielle, Wise Dan was sent off as the 0.55-1 favorite in a field of nine thanks to a eye-catching victory in the Fourstardave Handicap (gr. II) at Saratoga. With John Velazquez aboard for trainer Charles Lopresti, Wise Dan broke just a bit slowly, but soon recovered to settle into third place along the rail as Worthadd and Artic Fern set fractions of :23.78 and :46.90 seconds. Cityscape was on the outside in fourth, while Hollinger, Big Band Sound, and Hunters Bay comprised the group of mid-pack runners. Dance And Dance and Riding the River were the early trailers.
Rounding the turn, Wise Dan made a bold and decisive bid to seize command of the lead, entering the homestretch with a commanding advantage. Cityscape briefly loomed a threat on the outside, but he failed to sustain his challenge, leaving Wise Dan to romp home uncontested by 3 1/4 lengths.
The final time over a firm turf course was 1:34.07 seconds. Hunters Bay rallied well toward the inside to secure second over Cityscape, while Riding the River, Dance And Dance, Big Band Sound, Worthadd, Hollinger, and Artic Fern completed the order of finish.
Bred and owned by Morton Fink, Wise Dan has now compiled a record of 11-1-0 from 18 starts, with earnings of $2,011,638. He is pointing toward a start in either the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. I) or the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) in November at Santa Anita Park.
-Keelerman
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Ricoh Woodbine Mile Stakes Entries and Post Positions
Here are the entries and post positions for the $1,000,000 Ricoh Woodbine Mile Stakes (Can-I), to be run on Sunday at Woodbine. The prestigious one-mile turf race has drawn an exceptional field of nine, including Clark Handicap (gr. I) winner Wise Dan, Dubai Duty Free Stakes (UAE-I) winner Cityscape, and five-time group stakes winner Worthadd.
1 Riding the River
2 Dance And Dance
3 Wise Dan
4 Artic Fern
5 Big Band Sound
6 Hunters Bay
7 Cityscape
8 Hollinger
9 Worthadd
-Keelerman
1 Riding the River
2 Dance And Dance
3 Wise Dan
4 Artic Fern
5 Big Band Sound
6 Hunters Bay
7 Cityscape
8 Hollinger
9 Worthadd
-Keelerman
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