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Hierro

  • 4 year old Colt
  • My Favorite
Status:
Active
Owner(s):
Stonestreet Stables LLC
Trainer:
Todd A. Pletcher
Bred:
Kentucky (USA) by Sally Andersen  -  [Add Data]
Pedigree:
Hard Spun  -  Brief Bliss  by  Navarone
Rating:
 
 
Hierro
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What the Horse Racing Nation is saying about Hierro...

Detailed breakdown of all the races on Saturday's Churchill card through the Kentucky Derby.Read More
Maggi Moss’ Delaunay swept past Trinniberg at the head of the stretch and drew off to a four-length victory in the 79th running of the $443,600 Churchill Downs presented by TwinSpires.com (Grade II) at Churchill Downs.Read More
Sherry Parbhoo’s Trinniberg, winner of the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (GI) last fall at Santa Anita, tops a stellar field of nine sprinters for the 79th running of $400,000-added Churchill Downs (GII) at seven furlongs on the main track.Read More
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  • amino998 · Would be surprised if this wasn’t Todd’s target for Hierro since he got him. The favorites softening each other up on the front end wouldn’t hurt, either. The question is how much does Johnny All-Star hurt the price?>> Would box Delaunay with a slice, too. · 45 days ago ·
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  • likin sparks · If the track is fast I'll go with Trinni but other than that I may toss him. · 45 days ago ·
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Dreaming of Julia, 21 ¾-length winner of the Gulfstream Oaks (Grade II), and undefeated Fair Grounds Oaks (GII) winner Unlimited Budget arrived at Churchill Downs on Monday at 6:50 p.m. EDT and will continue their preparations for the $1 million Kentucky Oaks (GI) beneath the Twin Spires.Read More
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  • buds · Both really nice fillies, Im going with unlimited budget, I hope I can get her in the 8-1 range. · 68 days ago ·
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  • On The Gallop's · I am sticking with Emollient. Being a fan of Juddmonte. · 66 days ago ·
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Tough race for him.
I think Hierro is set to be a top sprinter/miler this year. Impressive victory today.
Really glad to see him back in the winner's circle.
Any news on this horse?
  • tcglory · hes been breezing at palm meadows and has put in 6 works since early november last was Palm Meadows Training Center 1/13/2013 Dirt 5F 1:03.50 Breezing 20/23 · 154 days ago ·
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A resolute Trinniberg, dogged through the early going by Currency Swap, put away his rival in the Belmont Park stretch and went on to a 1 3/4-length victory in Saturday’s 28th running of the Grade 2, $400,000 Woody Stephens presented by VisitNassauCounty.com.Read More
Shivananda Parbhoo has leading contenders in each of the Grade 2, $400,000 sprint stakes that help comprise the Belmont undercard: Trinniberg in the seven-furlong Woody Stephens presented by VisitNassauCounty.com, and Giant Ryan in the six-furlong True North Handicap.Read More
Hierro will have a huge effort, might catch 3rd or 4th.
Monday brought significant developments regarding the Preakness field. While trainer Bob Baffert confirmed Bodemeister for Saturday's middle jewel of the Triple Crown, he ruled out Liaison. Hansen, Hierro and Isn't He Clever all likewise passed on a trip to Pimlico. But Daddy Nose Best entered Preak...Read More
Hierro, the winner of the Derby Trial in his last start on April 28, will bypass the Preakness Stakes on Saturday and his connections will "consider other options," according to a press release from Barbara Banke's Stonestreet Stables, which owns the colt. Read More
While a large field remains likely, the lineup for the 137th Preakness Stakes underwent some alterations Friday as Kentucky Derby third-place finisher Dullahan as well as Derby pace factor Trinniberg were removed from consideration while newcomers Teeth of the Dog and Zetterholm were added to the mi...Read More
In sifting through the current list of Preakness possibles, it occurs to me that this year, more than most, the horses that ran in the Kentucky Derby stand head and shoulders above the new shooters. Now predicting the winner of the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown to be one of the horses to have run...Read More
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  • TerryDickens · you should open up a talk show host because the opinion of the public isway better than yours · 402 days ago ·
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  • AndyScoggin · It seems like most of the new horses are taking a pretty wild stab at a Triple Crown race. · 402 days ago ·
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Stonestreet Stables LLC’s Hierro rallied four wide in the stretch to run down favored Paynter to win 88th running of the $232,600 The Cliff’s Edge Derby Trial (Grade III) by 1 ½ lengths before a crowd of 26,527 on Opening Night presented by Stella Artois and Finlandia Vodka. Read More
G3 Derby Trial winner Hierro breezed an easy 4f in :52 (33/33) at Churchill Downs on May 7. The G1 Preakness might be next for the Asmussen trainee.   
I’ll Have Another, who won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs, flew to Maryland on Monday to get an early start on preparing for the 137th Preakness Stakes on May 19 at Pimlico Racecourse, a race that, like the Derby, should have a full field.Read More
Steve Asmussen said he is in “a perfect position” in regard to having Hierro, winner of the Derby Trial, as a consideration for the May 19 Preakness. Read More
Hierro finishes strongly to win the Derby Trial over a sloppy track at Churchill Downs. 

Hierro - Pedigree

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Hard SpunDanzigNorthern Dancer
Pas De Nom
Turkish TrystTurkoman
Darbyvail
Brief BlissNavaroneIrish River
Wind Spirit
AnnulConquistador Cielo
Bygones

Hierro - Race Results & Past Performances

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View DetailsView Video05/04/135thJ VelazquezCD97 fDChurchill Downs Stakes-G204+ MDelaunayPass the DiceLaurie's Rocket1:22.35
View Details03/28/133rdJ VelazquezGP61 mileDAlwOC04+ MPass the DiceGood Morning DivaHierro1:35.74
View Details02/18/131stJ VelazquezGP37 fDAlwOC04+ MHierroRightfully SoLove to Run1:22.37
View DetailsView Video06/09/126thJ LeparouxBel97 fDWoody Stephens-G203 MTrinnibergCurrency SwapIl Villano1:22.26
View Details04/28/121stJ LeparouxCD81 mileDDerby Trial-G303 MHierroPaynter Stealcase1:35.27
View Details03/16/124thC NakataniSA47 fDAlwOC03 MSenor RainBrigandConsulado1:21.50
View DetailsView Video01/07/125thJ LeparouxSA31 mileDSham Stakes-G303 MOut of BoundsSecret CircleLongview Drive1:34.56
View Details11/09/111stJ LeparouxCD87 fDMSW02 MHierroSir BondAtlantic Titan1:23.65
View Details10/01/112ndR DominguezBel37 fDMSW02 MSouper SpeedyHierroLove to Run1:23.87
View DetailsView Video09/03/115thR DominguezSar77 fDMSW02 MAlphaInvocationAfricanist1:23.97