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Gran Lioness

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Owner(s):
Larry Hirsch  -  Wayne R. Sanders  - 
Trainer:
W. Bret Calhoun
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Kentucky (USA) by [Add Data]
Pedigree:
Lion Heart  -  Gran Dama  by  Rahy
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What the Nation is saying about Gran Lioness...

Taking advantage of his filly’s outside post position on the grass, jockey John Velazquez used that placement to guide Peter Blum Thoroughbreds’ Inspired to a front-running length and a half win in Saturday’s $75,000 Pan Zareta Stakes for fillies and mares at about 5 1/2 furlongs over a Fair Grounds...Read More
Salty Strike and Hilda's Passion take control of the spotlight on the filly and mare front this weekend with their strong victories in the Dogwood Stakes and Vagrancy Handicap.Read More
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  • icyhotboo · AK and Brilliant Speed will be in my mix.If you watch the KD replay you'll notice that Brilliant Speed ran an excellent race and I would look for better this time.As for AK he probably is the best horse in the race as he can run good no matter how the race shapes up at 1 1/2 mile · 355 days ago ·
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  • icyhotboo · Sorry don't know how I misplaced my Belmont post · 355 days ago ·
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Two weeks after demolishing a field of optional claimers, Craig Singer’s homebred filly Salty Strike became a graded winner when she returned to Churchill Downs June 4 to take the $109,300 Dogwood Stakes (gr. III) by 3 3/4 lengths.The 3-year-old daughter of Smart Strike   took over from pa...Read More
The top three finishers from the 2010 edition of the Grade 3 Aristides Stakes -- Riley Tucker, Atta Boy Roy and Cash Refund -- are back for Saturday's $100,000 renewal at Churchill Downs, but this year's running of the six-furlong dash has arguably attracted a much deeper field. Sidelined at this ti...Read More
We are now less than two weeks to the Kentucky Oaks and the major contenders are putting in their final works for the big event. A full field of fourteen is expected and leading the way are R Heat Lightning and Joyful Victory. R Heat Lightning has held down the top spot in my top ten since March 7. ...Read More
Trainer Mike Puype could wind up looking like a genius by year’s end if Turbulent Descent continues to dominate her competition the way she has in five of her six lifetime starts. After finishing her juvenile season undefeated in three starts including the Grade 1 Hollywood Starlet many people had t...Read More
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  • acarl · Good point. I completely agree. Has Pletcher ruled R Heat Lightning out of the Derby? · 403 days ago ·
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  • Tell a Kelly · So what that Tell a Kelly came fifth. It's my favorite girl. · 400 days ago ·
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Turbulent Descent sat a wide stalking trip and quickly drew in the lane to win Sunday's Grade 2 Beaumont at Keeneland. Read More
Keenland has been hosting some very exciting race that feature top class fields this season and they look to continue that trend on Sunday when a field of six three-year-old fillies lines up to compete in the 26th edition of the Beaumont Stakes (gr.2). While the 7 furlong Beaumont has not proven to ...Read More
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  • KyOaksRunner · Nice Brian, I hope you have a great day at the races! It seems to be the consensus so far from what I have heard that Honey Chile looks like the best longshot running. · 407 days ago ·
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  • KyOaksRunner · @mshutty - I agree, it was a bold move for him to take such a good filly off the Oaks trail, not many trainers would have been able to resist the temptation. I'm eager to see how Tell A Kelly runs, she's been out for a little while and will be very fresh. · 407 days ago ·
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Two-time grade one route winner Turbulent Descent turns back in distance and returns to synthetic ground in Sunday's seven furlong Beaumont (G2) at Keeneland. Read More
The performance of the week was turned in by Joyful Victory. The sharp Larry Jones trainee followed up a romping Honeybee tally with a Fantasy walk in the park on April 10. She only received an 83 BSF but looked great doing it once again. Highly regarded Azeri filly Arienza could not match strides w...Read More
  • Tell a Kelly · I am very pleased that Tell a Kelly continues to train! · 409 days ago ·
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  • mdracing69 · Looking forward to seeing Tell a Kelly clash with Turbulent Descent in Keeneland's Beaumont on Sunday. · 408 days ago ·
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The 137th Kentucky Oaks on May 6th is stacking up to be one of the deepest and most diverse fields in history. Of the nine fillies on today’s list six are graded stakes winners, three have posted consecutive wins, 7 have never finished off the board in their last three starts and one is undefeated. ...Read More
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  • KyOaksRunner · It's always hard determing if a horse will get 10 furlongs but as far as preps go this year the fillies have been far more impressive than the males aside from The Factor and Premier Pegasus. It would be interesting to see some match ups later in the year. · 416 days ago ·
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  • RaTalk_Girl · I love that you are keeping Kathmanblu on the top of the list. I really like this filly. It has been no secret that I think Julien Leparoux will have a great Oaks/Derby weekend. · 416 days ago ·
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The performance of the week was turned in by Plum Pretty. The Bob Baffert trainee dominated a suspect crew in the Sunland Oaks and looked great doing it. She cruised by 25 lengths and earned a 99 BSF. Summer Soireee (91 BSF) romped in the Bourbonette Oaks at Turfway and she joins stablemate Joyful V...Read More
Summer Soiree and Plum Pretty won by explosive margins over the weekend in key Kentucky Oaks preps but there was one other race that may have produced a serious Kentucky Oaks contender. Arienza is beyond a doubt the most royally bred 3-year-old filly in the nation as the daughter of 2002 American Ho...Read More
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  • KyOaksRunner · @Brian - Yes, I loved them! That's a really good question, I would love to hear his answer. · 424 days ago ·
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  • KyOaksRunner · Thanks Mary, always glad to see one of my most faithful readers! :) @Thead'or - She's coming very close to matching her success on the track with success in the breeding shed. A double-threat champion. · 424 days ago ·
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The year 2009 will best be remembered as it pertains to the Kentucky Oaks by Rachel Alexandra’s jaw-dropping 20 ¼ length victory, but one other very significant ritual was inaugurated for the 135th running of the Kentucky Oaks. The Survivors Parade: a heartwarming march down the homestretch and past...Read More
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  • KyOaksRunner · It's going to be a fantastic race, and what a great field entered in a race that honors one of the greatest 3-year-old fillies of all time. I think Kathmanblu is the class of the field though Inglorious is pretty intriguing. · 466 days ago ·
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  • WoodbineMile · I am picking my hometown Filly INGLORIOUS! · 424 days ago ·
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Thoroughbred racing had a thrilling variety of performances to offer this weekend, from stretch-long duels to victories almost equaling the length of the home stretch, it was thoroughbred racing at its best. Four of those performances have landed like giant stones in the Kentucky Oaks sea, sending r...Read More
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  • KyOaksRunner · @ajump08 - I agree, Summer Soiree was the most impressive filly of the weekend in terms of what she beat and how she beat them. The only thing I'm worried about with her is that she is always on the lead and fights to keep it, she doesn't seem to want to rate. · 424 days ago ·
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  • KyOaksRunner · @mikemoss13 - I made Arienza the subject of my latest post on Kentucky Oaks Runner, check it out and let me know what you think. It was a very smart move getting that two-turn start under her belt and she appeared to relish it! · 424 days ago ·
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While the racing world still has at least three years until the much anticipated racing debuts of Zenyatta's and Rachel Alexandra's first foals, fans can watch the daughter of the third mare to be named Horse of the Year after racing at Oaklawn Park make her stakes debut this Saturday in the $75,000...Read More
While there was little in the way of Kentucky Oaks caliber racing taking place last weekend this weekend features two fields of fillies that are more than capable of making the grade in the big dance. Inglorious is the big cheese running this Saturday but before we get to the races a few things have...Read More
  • KyOaksRunner · Also forgot to mention that R Betty Graybull is running in the 1 1/8 mile Ladies Handicap at Aqueduct on Saturday. · 429 days ago ·
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This past weekend offered little in the way of Kentucky Oaks prep action as only two major stakes races were run for 3-year-old fillies but one of the two could be a prelude of better things to come. The Santa Paula Stakes and Cicada Stakes didn’t feature much in the way of proven quality fillies bu...Read More
  • zatt · Thanks for bringing attention to the ridiculous current rating of Inglorious (and Joyful Victory as well.) They both deserve to be up near the top as you have them. Mildly Offensive is impressive, but both were wet track sprints, so I am in the wait and see mode with her. · 431 days ago ·
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  • KyOaksRunner · I was shocked she was so low and aside from the top 5 or so there are quite a few fillies underrated right now, like Pomeroy's Pistol at #48. I agree, Mildly Offensive was visually pretty striking with her move but I'm not convinced she will be able to get distance. She seemed extremely eager to get to the lead early. · 431 days ago ·
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It was Premier Pegasus and Uncle Mo who stole the show over the weekend with their powerful Kentucky Derby prep wins, but one other sophomore runner turned in a performance just as impressive on Saturday. From 2008-2010 trainer Larry Jones and wife Cindy Jones have dominated the Honeybee Stakes, win...Read More
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  • acarl · Great reading Brian. I would have the top 6 in exactly the same order. I am definitely looking forward to Kathmanblu and Inglorious II in the Louisiana Oaks. Joyful Victory was really impressive, particularly because the pace was pretty hot and she was sitting relatively close to it. Larry Jones is a great trainer. · 438 days ago ·
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  • KyOaksRunner · Thanks Andrew! So am I, they should both be much sharper than they were in the Rachel Alexandra. I'm especially curious to see what Inglorious does. · 438 days ago ·
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The performance of the week was turned in by Joyful Victory in Oaklawn’s Honeybee. I have always been fond of her and she did not disappoint with a facile off the pace triumph on Saturday. She was making her first start for her new conditioner Larry Jones and winning pilot Mike Smith was pleased wit...Read More

Gran Lioness - Pedigree

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Lion HeartTale of the CatStorm Cat
Yarn
Satin SunriseMr. Leader
Logic
Gran DamaRahyBlushing Groom
Glorious Song
UmniyateeGreen Desert
Midway Lady

Gran Lioness - Race Results & Past Performances

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View Details04/27/126thB Hernandez,Kee36 fSAlwOC04+ FZermattLady ChesterfieldFast Tip1:10.44
View Details03/24/124thB Hernandez,FG95 1/2 fDHappy Ticket04+ FSpeedaciousInspiredSmartys Emperoress1:03.78
View Details01/21/129thR NapravnikFG105 1/2 fTPan Zareta04+ FInspiredWild About MarieFlash Mash1:03.47
View Details12/18/113rdR NapravnikFG86 fDAllow03+ FBeat The BluesStarlite StarbriteGran Lioness1:10.74
View Details06/04/113rdJ TheriotCD91 mileDDogwood-G303 FSalty StrikeFantasy of FlightGran Lioness1:35.39
View Details04/17/116thJ TheriotKee87 fSBeaumont-G203 FTurbulent DescentHoney ChileCoax Liberty1:26.12
View Details03/26/111stM BerryOP106 fDPrima Donna03 FGran LionessGarnet CrystalsLady Giacamo1:11.01
View DetailsView Video02/19/113rdJ TheriotFG71 1/16 mDRachel Alexandra-G303 FKathmanbluIngloriousGran Lioness1:45.13
View Details01/14/111stJ TheriotDeD77 fDMy Trusty Cat03 FGran LionessGrandaciousHoly Heavens1:25.63
View DetailsView Video11/27/105thS BridgmohanCD91 1/16 mDGolden Rod-G202 FKathmanbluMissyoulikecrazySuave Voir Faire1:38.03
View Details10/31/104thJ TheriotCD101 mileDPocahontas-G202 FDancinginherdreamsEden StarMissyoulikecrazy1:38.59
View Details08/28/103rdJ TheriotLaD41 mileT 02 FTiger GirlPatty's PrideGran Lioness1:38.51
View Details08/07/101stG KuntzweilerElP75 1/2 fTMSW02 FGran LionessSouthern MinxK C Lee1:03.47

 

 

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