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Cape Blanco

5 year old Horse | Retired
Owner(s):
Mrs. Fitriani Hay  -  Derrick Smith  -  Mrs John 'Susan' Magnier  -  Michael B. Tabor  - 
Trainer:
Aidan P. O'Brien
Bred:
(IRL) by Jack Ronan  -  Des Vere Hunt Farm Co.
Pedigree:
Galileo  -  Laurel Delight  by  Presidium
Rating:
 
 
Cape Blanco
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What the Nation is saying about Cape Blanco...

The best racing in the world will take place over the next 5 days...at Royal Ascot.Read More
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  • xMystix · Goldikova and Canford Cliffs going at it...spectacular! And there are more days to follow for this meet! I hope both come over and participate in the Breeders Cup Mile :). · 346 days ago ·
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  • CsabaOlah · Think you OVERDOSE · 27 days ago ·
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Shortly after the 2011 Breeders’ Cup, I made my Eclipse Award selections. For most of the categories, I stand by my original selections, but there are a few divisions in which some end-of-the-year races caused me to change my mind. You can view my previous selections along with my commentary on each...Read More
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  • manutim · any surface, any distance, Acclamation over Hdg · 102 days ago ·
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  • Mary Z. · What can you tell his fans about his expected 2012 return race, manutim? Is he back from the farm yet? · 102 days ago ·
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I hope he gets a chance to breed some of the top mares,I think he could be a champion sire in a few years if given the chance
Yesterday a new class of champions was crowned at the Eclipse Awards. Here are the results and reactions in the words of the winners.Read More
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  • AndyScoggin · Creative twist to the Ecilpse Awards. Really enjoyed it! · 128 days ago ·
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  • stevebiscuit · "nothing rivals Havre De Grace" -Rick Porter. That's because all the horses that COULD rival Grace have been retired. · 128 days ago ·
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Led by 2011 Horse of the Year Havre de Grace, a number of horse racing’s newest champions turned in outstanding performances on The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) circuit en route to being honored with Eclipse Awards Monday night in Beverly Hills, Calif.   At Saratoga Race Course, Hav...Read More
We didn’t get the typical one-shot Breeders’ Cup Turf (gr. I) winner invading from Europe. This time we witnessed something that has never happened before: a horse making three transatlantic trips to America and winning not only three grade I stakes, but three of the most prestigious turf stakes in ...Read More
Fox Hill Farm’s 4-year-old Filly Havre de Grace was named Horse of the Year Monday evening at the 41st Eclipse Awards, Presented by The Stronach Entertainment Group, Daily Racing Form and the Breeders’ Cup. Havre de Grace became the third consecutive female to win the Horse of the Year title, follow...Read More
Congratulations to Cape Blanco, the Male Turf Champion for 2011.
Our last Eclipse Award discussion. The Dark Horse Chris Sorenson and myself will be going over both turf divisions, older male and female divisions, and we'll be crowning our Horse Of The Year!Read More
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  • rorschach1992 · Did he actually state Mission Approved and Dean's Kitten as being some of the best in the WORLD???? MmmHmm. Is he not aware that they both ran on World stages and were absolute non-factors, Mission Approved 14th out of 16 in the Japan Cup and Dean's Kitten 9th and last in the BC Turf. That's really not a glowing recommendation for Cape Blanco. · 131 days ago ·
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  • travel_vic · Micheal Veitch of the Sratogan has made a very good case for Harve de Grace today in his column · 130 days ago ·
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The Eclipse Awards are only a week away, and with the nominations already released, people can now choose from the top three horses chosen for each division. Before I give mine, I feel it prudent to mention a very noticeable snub. While I love Shackleford, and respect the season he had, Stay Thirsty...Read More
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  • DeadHeat · sorry, meant to say Amazombie only has three graded stakes wins. · 135 days ago ·
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  • WilliamCaple · Gotta be Hansen. Only three races, yes....but dominant in all three and that's counting Breeders Cup. Union Rags closed, but Hansen led the entire way! derbydeals.com · 134 days ago ·
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In the first year of Racing at the Jersey Shore at HorseRacingNation.com I got to see several of the Eclipse Award finalists run or train at either my home track of Monmouth Park or on the New York circuit.Read More
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  • AndyScoggin · The finalists for Horse of the Year are not out yet, but my three finalists would be Havre de Grace, Rapid Redux, and Cape Blanco. · 138 days ago ·
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  • Floridaf · I think I agree with all of your picks, though I find it hard to pick an Eclipse winner in the Female Turf division. Perfect Shirl's only win was the BC F&M Turf; Stacelita had two G1 wins and a 3rd in a G1 with open company; and Dubawi Heights had a G3 and a G1. I think you picked the best of the bunch, though, giving Stacelita the the trophy. · 138 days ago ·
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There were few surprises Jan. 5 when the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Daily Racing Form, and the National Turf Writers And Broadcasters announced the finalists for 2011 Eclipse Awards, recognizing excellence in Thoroughbred racing. In a year in which there was a different winner of each...Read More
Who should be Champion Turf Male?Read More
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  • footlick · Mary Z.- I'm not sure he likes soft turf, which might be why they really haven't run him outside of Cal much. If the turf was to his liking, I certainly think he could have taken the Sword Dancer. The fact that he won the Pacific Classic, though has opened up even more options for him in California, so they may opt for a turf and synthetic year. · 141 days ago ·
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  • LAZMANNICK · I wouldn’t hold a dismal finish in the Charlestown race against any horse. The track is essentially a bull ring, much like Fairplex, with very sharp turns. The track was also sloppy and sealed. It’s easy to see that he didn’t like that race based on how dismal he ran and yet he bounced back and won his next five in a row. As for the Kilroe Mile, Acclamation isn’t a miler and is zero for two in that particular race. He’s a true router who likes to set a controlled pace and when he can do this is very tough to beat. In fact the only way to beat him in a route when they are planning on taking him to the front is to challenge right from the beginning. · 141 days ago ·
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Here they are, just in time for the New Year, I give you my Top 10 favorite races of 2011...Read More
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  • Capper · I love that Sassy Image race at Calder, it was Silky Sullivan-esque! I can't disagree with any of your selections, but that BC turf mile was pretty good as well. Sounds like you're all in on Mr. Commons & I hope he gives us lots of thrills this summer and a rooting chance against the Europeans in the BC. · 147 days ago ·
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  • quillg · Brian you hit a HOME RUN with this list... your recall is amazing. I would add Florida Derby (Dialed In & Shackleford) cuz final 1/16th was heart stopping)) · 142 days ago ·
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Here ends the first year of the Chicago Dark Horse blog. Let’s recap what happened in 2011 and find out what we can expect in 2012...Read More
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  • paulie0265 · Love reading you all the time "" · 150 days ago ·
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  • RyanBrady · Great Stuff Chris, and You are invited into my stable anytime at The Big T (Thistledown) · 147 days ago ·
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The Thoroughbred Racing Associations’ website says that, “The Eclipse Awards are presented annually to recognize those horses and individuals whose outstanding achievements have earned them the title of Champion in their respective categories.” Read More
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  • DeadHeat · I would say Grace gets it again for horse of the year. However, I do think 2012 will end the female streak. The male division looks loaded with some nice horses coming back in PrePeg, MMM, Nehro, AK, Trickmiester, etc. You also have many nice three year olds looking to step up. · 149 days ago ·
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  • digidot · Just watch out for Royal Delta next year, if she takes the Dubai world cup and continues racing long she'll be one to watch. · 149 days ago ·
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You remember me, I'm the guy who stated in a less than subtle way that I am getting a little tired of all the California racing fans being so quick to throw around the "East Coast Biased" mantra anytime a horse from California, is in their minds, slighted in any way. Maybe I spoke too soon with that...Read More
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  • Floridaf · I will concede to you the point about diversity, but I still cannot agree with you about the mile. · 159 days ago ·
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  • rorschach1992 · *Grade 1 Pacific Classic, sorry but I just have to correct that as it is CA's only $1 million race, and very few $1 million races for older horses outside the BC. Regards to the Amazombie debate, ridiculous to even suggest he's not the clear choice. Sprints for me personally end at 7f. Mile doesn't constitute a sprint. Amazombie won 2 G1 sprints Ancient Title and BC, plus had a good year winning the Sunshine Million Sprint, G2 Potrero Grande, and Tiznow at 7.5f. And he won the L.A. Handicap, horrific DQ that one was. Plus there were more than enough G1 winners in the Sprint. Amazombie = 2011 Champ Sprinter. Now this whole Turf Male, ultimately I think it may very well go to Cape Blanco, but agreed he's certainly not a lock. Acclamation is definitely in the running, and will at the very least be a finalist. Its too bad they couldn't settle it at the BC. But if Acclamation doesn't get this, he's also in the running for Champ Older Male, that's where, in addition to his turf record, his Pacific Classic win earns him big points. · 159 days ago ·
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Cast your vote for Horse of the Year as well as all other divisions.Read More
Should be horse of the year 2011!!! NO DOUBT... Three trips to the U.S. and 3 grade 1 wins.
  • travel_vic · Turfers rarely win HOY · 164 days ago ·
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  • DeadHeat · He will probably win the Turf but not HOTY. Both HDG also has 3 grade one wins and with one coming outside her division, after such a big year, she will most likely get it. Game on has two grade ones, and two seconds in grade one company. I would think the third nominee would be Acclamation or Cape, though I think based off his Pacific Classic win Acclamation will be the third nominee. · 164 days ago ·
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Frustrated over how the Horse of the Year is decided? What if racing adopted a new system...Read More
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  • GregoryBeringer · We don't need no stinking computer to pick HOY · 169 days ago ·
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  • sjuwill · In the end to me, it doesnt matter who gets voted HOY....i look back at all the wonderful races run, i would not knock if a mare did not run against horses or fillies run against colts or turf horses ran on the dirt or synthetic.....go out there and put on the best show possible for the enjoyment of racing fans everywhere (even the West Coast)...just a jab at our ECB editor zipse · 168 days ago ·
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Cape Blanco - Pedigree

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GalileoSadler's WellsNorthern Dancer
Fairy Bridge
Urban SeaMiswaki
Allegretta
Laurel DelightPresidiumGeneral Assembly
Doubly Sure
FoudroyerArtaius
Foudre

Cape Blanco - Race Results & Past Performances

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View DetailsView Video10/01/111stJ SpencerBel61 1/2mTJoe Hirsch Turf Classic-G103+ MCape BlancoDean's KittenGrassy2:36.61
View DetailsView Video08/13/111stJ SpencerArl101 1/4 mTArlington Million-G103+ MCape BlancoGio PontiDean's Kitten2:05.39
View DetailsView Video07/09/111stJ SpencerBel91 3/8 m TMan O' War-G103+ MCape BlancoGio PontiBoisterous2:14.06
View DetailsView Video06/14/116thJ SpencerAsc11 mileTQueen Anne Stakes-G103+ MCanford CliffsGoldikovaCityscape1:38.38
View DetailsView Video04/30/114thJ SpencerLon51 5/16 mTPrix Ganay -G104+ MPlanteurSarafinaCirrus Des Aigles2:07.29
View DetailsView Video03/26/114thJ SpencerMey71 1/4 mSDubai World Cup-G103+ MVictoire PisaTranscendMonterosso2:05.94
View DetailsView Video10/03/1013thC SoumillonLon61 1/2mTPrix de l'Arc de Triomphe-G103+ MWorkforceNakayama FestaSarafina2:35.30
View DetailsView Video09/04/101stJ HeffernanLeo51 1/4 mTIrish Champion Stakes-G103+ MCape BlancoRip Van WinkleTwice Over2:03.89
View DetailsView Video07/24/102ndC O'DonoghueAsc61 1/2mTKing George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes-G103+ MHarbingerCape BlancoYoumzain2:26.78
View Details06/27/101stJ MurtaghCur41 1/2mTIrish Derby-G103 MCape BlancoMidas TouchJan Vermeer2:28.68
View Details06/06/1010thJ MurtaghCha41 5/16 mTPrix du Jockey Club-G103 MLope De VegaPlanteurPain Perdu2:07.10
View Details05/13/101stJ MurtaghYor31 5/16 mTDante Stakes-G203 MCape BlancoWorkforceVictor Delight2:06.70
View Details08/22/091stJ MurtaghFai17 fTGalileo Futurity Stakes-G202 MCape BlancoMister TeeKing Ledley1:32.59
View Details07/23/091stJ MurtaghLeo17 fTTyros Stakes-G302 MCape BlancoMarfachPerfect Symmetry1:32.73

 

 

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