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It's Tricky

4 year old Filly | Active
Owner(s):
Godolphin  -  Godolphin Racing LLC
Trainer:
Kiaran P. McLaughlin
Bred:
Kentucky (USA) by Stonerside Stable
Pedigree:
Mineshaft  -  Catboat  by  Tale of the Cat
Rating:
 
 
It's Tricky
It's Tricky winning the CCA Oaks
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What the Nation is saying about It's Tricky...

Alpha, 12th in the Kentucky Derby, returned to the track at Belmont Park this morning and is under consideration for the Belmont Stakes, said Art Magnuson, assistant to trainer Kiaran McLaughlin. Read More
  • alpha bet · He's bred to run the 1 1/2 miles... just needs some racing luck. I read he got too hot before the derby so hopefully there is redemption in the Belmont. · 1 day ago ·
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Blogger Ashley Tamulonis bids adieu to 2011, and looks forward to everything we have on the horizon in 2012...Read More
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  • Junebug719 · The fillies miss you, Now I know. You could have beaten them all. We have you in our hearts and our memories. · 8 days ago ·
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  • Mary Z. · Wise Dan came back great, Eblouissante is still an unknown quantity, and Z had a boy. So much for my predictions. · 8 days ago ·
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Alpha continues to recover from an infected leg and remains on target for the Kentucky Derby. Read More
Saturday was a busy day for Art Magnuson, New York-based assistant to trainer Kiaran McLaughlin. After sending out It's Tricky to victory in Aqueduct's Grade 2, $200,000 Distaff Handicap, he was off to West Virginia to saddle Redding Colliery in the Grade 2 Charles Town Classic, which went off at 10...Read More
Godolphin Racing's It's Tricky ran her Aqueduct Racetrack record to a perfect 5-for-5 Saturday afternoon as she took the Grade 2, $200,000 Distaff Handicap by 3 ½ lengths.Read More
It's Tricky will cut back to seven furlongs as she heads a field of seven fillies and mares entered in Saturday's Grade 2, $200,000 Distaff Handicap at Aqueduct Racetrack. Read More
Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin had logistics on the brain Easter Sunday morning as he pondered next steps on Wood runner-up Alpha’s path to the Kentucky Derby, plans for Emcee after a fourth-place Carter finish, and a variety of travel scenarios for dual Grade 1-winning filly It’s Tricky. Read More
Grade 2 Top Flight Handicap winner It’s Tricky worked a half-mile this morning in 49.04 over the Belmont Park training track in preparation for her next start, which most likely will be the Grade 2, $200,000 Distaff Handicap at Aqueduct on April 14. Read More
Not to be outdone by the other stars of her division, It's Tricky posted a bullet half mile work, completing the move in a blazing 47:63 (1/100) at Belmont Park. 
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  • Floridaf · She was a star in her own right last season, trading wins with Plum Pretty and Royal Delta. I expect she'll continue to do well, especially since she already has a G2 win this year. · 47 days ago ·
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  • Floridaf · On April 6, breezed a half mile in 49:04 (11/27) at Belmont Park. · 40 days ago ·
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Alpha boarded a Tex Sutton flight to Farmingdale, Long Island, following his final serious Wood work at Palm Meadows, where he went a half-mile in 49.17. Read More
With the defection of Awesome Feather from the G3 Rampart Stakes, Awesome Maria is left to face a field of over-matched fillies and mares.Read More
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  • Herman'sKennel · Chad Brown is so proud of this horse, he has such an affection for her, he only wants her to be sound, God Forbid anything ever happen to her on his watch. Did it ever occur to anyone that he truly loves this horse and does not want to take even the slightest chance with her well being? She is in the very best hands and as someone who adores this horse, I thank God for Chad Brown · 50 days ago ·
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  • TampaBayDowns Fan · Story like the Apple Blossom for RA and Zenyatta. Rich purse if both were to race then, but only Z showed up to take it. · 50 days ago ·
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Kiaran McLaughlin said he is in the midst of finalizing plans to ship Alpha to New York for the Grade 1 Wood Memorial.Read More
Breezed a half mile in 48:45 (6/46) at Belmont Park on March 23.
As of Sunday morning, trainer Kiaran McLaughlin appeared to be in a New York state of mind when thinking about the next starts for Godolphin stakes runners Alpha and It’s Tricky.Read More
  • timgsmith10 · Whats with all the DUCKING? I agree with Alpha in the wood but believe the Apple Blossom would be a much better gauge for its tricky.. I think she is a nice horse. · 58 days ago ·
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Eclipse Sportswire was on the scene this weekend, capturing all the action on the Kentucky Derby trail and at the Big Cap.Read More
On the morning following It's Tricky's 2 ¾-length win in Saturday's Grade 2 Top Flight Handicap, Art Magnuson, assistant to trainer Kiaran McLaughlin, praised the filly not just for her victory but also for her improved behavior.Read More
It's Tricky, runner-up in the 2011 Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic, made her 2012 debut a winning one, taking the G2 Top Flight.Read More
It's Tricky looks good in her return while taking the Top Flight! 
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  • BrianZipse · Finished slow, but I thought it was very professional and will set her up for bigger things to come. · 74 days ago ·
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  • Floridaf · I couldn't agree more. · 74 days ago ·
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It's Tricky returns to action in Saturday's Grade 2 Top Flight Handicap at Aqueduct Racetrack. Read More
It’s Tricky returns to action next Saturday at Aqueduct Racetrack in the Grade 2 Top Flight Handicap. Read More
  • ruffian65 · It's Tricky is such an awesome filly, loved seeing her at the BC...hope she has a wonderful season! · 81 days ago ·
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  • rorschach1992 · This weekend will be quite the weekend for racing, coast to coast. · 78 days ago ·
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It's Tricky - Pedigree

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MineshaftA. P. IndySeattle Slew
Weekend Surprise
Prospectors DeliteMr. Prospector
Up The Flagpole
CatboatTale of the CatStorm Cat
Yarn
Northern FleetAfleet
Glenorthern

Stakes Tracker - Probables

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View Details05/28/12Ogden Phipps Handicap-G1Probable mdracing69

It's Tricky - Race Results & Past Performances

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View DetailsView Video04/14/121stE CastroAqu97 fDDistaff Handicap-G203+ FIt's TrickyC C's PalDontbeshy I'll Buy1:22.39
View DetailsView Video03/03/121stR DominguezAqu51 1/16 mDTop Flight-G203+ FIt's TrickyLove and PrideBahama Bound1:45.30
View DetailsView Video11/04/112ndR DominguezCD101 1/8 mDBreeders' Cup Ladies Classic-G103+ FRoyal DeltaIt's TrickyPachattack1:50.78
View DetailsView Video10/01/112ndE CastroPrx101 1/16 mDFitz Dixon Cotillion-G203 FPlum PrettyIt's TrickyDaring Reality1:41.19
View DetailsView Video08/20/112ndE CastroSar101 1/4 mDAlabama-G103 FRoyal DeltaIt's TrickyPinch Pie2:03.13
View DetailsView Video07/23/111stE CastroSar101 1/8 mDCoaching Club American Oaks-G103 FIt's TrickyPlum PrettyRoyal Delta1:49.15
View DetailsView Video06/11/111stE CastroBel61 mileDAcorn-G103 FIt's TrickyTurbulent DescentHer Smile1:35.48
View DetailsView Video04/02/114thA GarciaGP111 1/8 mDGulfstream Oaks-G203 FR Heat LightningIsland SchoolSalary Drive1:49.27
View Details02/20/111stE CastroAqu81 70yDBusher03 FIt's TrickyDaring RealityPortside1:43.21
View Details01/26/111stE CastroAqu31 70yDAlwOC03 FIt's TrickyBuster's ReadyLe Mi Geaux1:44.59
View Details11/28/101stA GarciaAqu36 fDMSW02 FIt's TrickyDattts CoolKerfuffle1:10.84

 

 

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