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Owner(s):
Stronach Stables
Trainer:
Robert J. Frankel
Bred:
Kentucky (USA) by Adena Springs  -  [Add Data]
Pedigree:
Awesome Again  -  Baby Zip  by  Relaunch
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What the Nation is saying about Ghostzapper...

The improving gelding is California's newest star. Can he join Funny Cide and Mine That Bird as geldings to have won the Kentucky Derby?Read More
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  • travel_vic · Bodemeister was a presser not an early · 36 days ago ·
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  • cocoa2 · He broke fast enough to be anything he wanted. · 36 days ago ·
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As I go through and look at the potential contenders for the Derby and the Oaks and their pedigrees, it gets me thinking – if money wasn’t an issue and I owned a mare, which sire would I have her bred to?Read More
  • cocoa2 · Speightstown seems to be based off his wives, as far as distance goes. Haynesfield was out of a distance running mare while Speightstown's sprinters are usually out of sprinters. He is a good pick for any mare, but if you're looking for a colt who wants 10f and the mommy only wanted 8f, I think Hat Trick or Street Cry would be your man. · 40 days ago ·
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His foals seem to be powerful late bloomers. A huge fan of AA, and Ghostzapper I hope they keep coming.
left racing too soon he was the closest horse to Secretariat that I ever saw...who knows how good he would have been if he kept racing he set the record in the breeders cup classic in 2004 and that record still stands,,,
Many consider her the best of the three-year-old filly division, but does she deserve a year-end championship after only three starts this year?Read More
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  • travel_vic · It would suggest a terribly weak division if three starts won the prize · 187 days ago ·
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  • BrianZipse · My Miss Aurelia worked Monday at Santa Anita. Could a run in the Grade 1 La Brea, hoping to strengthen her Eclipse resume, be next? · 174 days ago ·
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A mirror image of his sire- in confirmation and talent.
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  • northport · making a pretty good start as a stallion i'd say, got another g1 today! · 177 days ago ·
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  • Dressage3295 · I think Shack's confirmation is quite good actually. Strong hind end and smooth, sloping shoulders · 177 days ago ·
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The 2012 Hall of Fame induction ceremony was a wonderful chance to see so many of racing’s greatest stars. The speeches and introductions did not leave a dry eye in the house.Read More
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  • airedale2008 · I suppose the Secretariat statue is a bit smaller than the life size one of Seabiscuit. Inside the museum there is a good bronze of Man o’ War. A historian of racing would definitely enjoy themselves with all the memorabilia. · 255 days ago ·
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  • travel_vic · the real lifesize ORIGINAL was one of the most alive beings I have ever witnessed. · 255 days ago ·
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If time is the criteria, then i guess we should kick Ruffian out ? My criteria is Breeders Cup wins, Horse of the Year wins, and still standing Beyer speed figure records
  • footlick · Then your criteria is faulty as many horses were before the BC and Beyer figures. And there have been many great horses who were not HOY, Breeder's Cup winners and Beyer speed figure records. Just like not comprehending the use of rabbits in European racing and the fact that Ghostzapper was not the type of runner that would benefit by the use of a rabbit. · 261 days ago ·
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Love the article on Frankel where they claim the only legitmate US bred equivilant is GZ / Have to agree
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  • travel_vic · Zapper was a very quick one who could stretch it out akin to Affirmed. Most could not catch him on his best day. · 333 days ago ·
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  • Cocoa2 · Reflects his success as a sire. · 333 days ago ·
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Contested earned her first Grade 1 victory in front-running fashion Monday afternoon at Belmont Park, leading at every call to win the 82nd running of the $300,000 Acorn Stakes.Read More
Better Lucky made her turf debut a winning one, taking the lead in deep stretch and holding off the furious late drive of Regalo Mia Monday afternoon at Belmont Park to take the Grade 2, $200,000 Sands Point by a nose.Read More
Is also having a great day!
I was recently asked to complete a short interview by Horse Racing Nation blogger Angie D’Amico for an assignment in one of her college equine courses. I thought the questions and answers might make for an interesting blog. Please enjoy.Read More
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  • cocoa2 · ' War and Secretariat instead of Carl Crawford and David Rodriguez · 389 days ago ·
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  • RaTalk_Girl · Thanks for the help Brian. I agree with so many of the answers you provided. Also, I want to point out that this site is a great place for people to continue to learn about the racing industry. HRN finally gives us the chance to ask questions and get the knowledge we need. I have many questions about racing and look to the readers for the answers. HRN is a site were people never have to feel intimidated to ask a question. :) · 388 days ago ·
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Ghostzapper, the 2004 Horse of the Year, jockey John Velazquez and trainers Roger Attfield and Robert Wheeler have been elected to the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame. The class of 2012 will be inducted on Friday, Aug. 10, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., at the Fasig-Tipton sales pavilion at… Read More
Congratulations to the Hall of Fame class of 2012: John Velazquez, Roger Attfield, Bob Wheeler, and Ghostzapper! 
I hate to see such a great horse be discounted because he never had a fair chance to win a year-end championship race, but alas, I’m afraid that is exactly what will happen to Housebuster. So tomorrow, when the names of our newest additions to the Hall of Fame are announced and celebrated, remember ...Read More
  • AndyScoggin · Wow, you make quite a compelling case for Housebuster to become a HOFer. That is a lot of very impresssive wins and up to a distance of a mile! · 393 days ago ·
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  • BrianZipse · Oh yes, Housebuster won four stakes at a mile, besides his excellent 2nd when he split the excellent older horses Criminal Type and Easy Goer. · 393 days ago ·
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Great horses, like this one, get ranked in the 300+ range, while all sorts of ridiculous and inappropriate horses are voted into the top 100. Classic.
  • travel_vic · short very short brilliant career but all time best? NOWHERE near it · 419 days ago ·
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  • 3e3e · He had an amazing run but I think people have been putting these horses in the Top 100 because of their familiarity. · 419 days ago ·
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Native Louisianan Perrodin, 55, who won 3,083 during his lengthy career, announced his retirement from the saddle in early February at Fair Grounds. Tragically, just days later, the revered reinsman was diagnosed with Stage 4 brain cancer.Read More
Five newcomers and five returning finalists comprise the National Museum of Racing's 2012 Hall of Fame ballot. The first-time finalists are trainer Roger Attfield and Thoroughbreds Ashado, Ghostzapper, Housebuster, and Xtra Heat. They join jockeys Calvin Borel, Garrett Gomez, Alex Solis, and John Ve...Read More
Stronach, the man behind one of the most successful racing and breeding operations in the world, Adena Springs, along with a number of racing associates, has formed Golden Pegasus Racing Incorporated. The horse racing stock exchange program and privately held company will offer stock in each of thei...Read More
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  • buckpasser · If you are going to invest in this scheme, READ the prospectus. Frank Stronach only cares about Frank Stronach, so I would be careful with something that sounds too good to be true, it usually is · 498 days ago ·
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  • cocoa2 · Scam, obviously. As said before, Stronach thinks of Stronach and no one else. · 479 days ago ·
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Ghostzapper - Pedigree

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Awesome AgainDeputy MinisterVice Regent
Mint Copy
Primal ForceBlushing Groom
Prime Prospect
Baby ZipRelaunchIn Reality
Foggy Note
Thirty ZipTri Jet
Sailaway

Ghostzapper - Race Results & Past Performances

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View DetailsView Video05/30/051stJ CastellanoBel91 mileDMetropolitan Hcp. (Met Mile)-G103+ MGhostzapperSilver WagonSir Shackleton1:33.29
View DetailsView Video10/30/041stJ CastellanoLS91 1/4 mDBreeders' Cup Classic-G103 MGhostzapperRoses In MayPleasantly Perfect1:59.02
View DetailsView Video09/11/041stJ CastellanoBel101 1/8 mDWoodward Stakes-G103 MGhostzapperSaint LiamBowman's Band1:46.38
View DetailsView Video08/21/041stJ CastellanoMth91 1/8 mDPhilip H. Iselin-G303+ MGhostzapperPresidentialaffairZoffinger1:47.66
View DetailsView Video07/04/041stJ CastellanoBel97 fDTom Fool Handicap-G203 MGhostzapperAggadanUnforgettable Max1:20.42
View DetailsView Video09/27/031stJ CastellanoBel76 1/2 fDVosburgh-G103+ MGhostzapperAggadanPosse1:14.72
View Details08/23/033rdJ CastellanoSar107 fDKing's Bishop-G103 MValid VideoGreat NotionGhostzapper1:22.14
View Details07/26/031stJ CastellanoSar77 fDAllow03+ MGhostzapperClock StopperBold Truth0:00.00
View DetailsView Video06/20/031stJ CastellanoBel76 fDAllow03+ MGhostzapperAs WickedPatriot's Song0:00.00
View Details12/26/024thJ ValdiviaSA36 fDAllow02 MScrimshawZayedEye Of The Tiger0:00.00
View DetailsView Video11/16/021stJ ValdiviaBHP66 1/2 fDMSW02 MGhostzapperBinny's Trick 0:00.00