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Macho Again

7 year old Horse | Retired
Owner(s):
West Point Thoroughbreds
Trainer:
Dallas Stewart
Bred:
Florida (USA) by Milan Kosanovich  -  [Add Data]
Pedigree:
Macho Uno  -  Go Donna Go  by  Wild Again
Rating:
 
 
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What the Nation is saying about Macho Again...

The 2009 Woodward was one of the most intense and thrilling experiences I have ever witnessed in a lifetime of watching the races. Read More
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  • BrianZipse · Now I understand ... for the most part I try to stay out of the back and forth stuff, but maybe on this one I will make an exception. Enjoy your holiday weekend, icyhotboo. · 158 days ago ·
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  • CauseForConcern · That race was great!!!! Inspirational!!!! I think Tom Durkin knows how to captivate the moment with his call. I remember when Giant's Causeway and Tiznow hooked up in the stretch, and he described it as a "heart pounding, pulsating stretch drive". Rachel raised the rafters that day. · 158 days ago ·
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Grade I winner and millionaire Macho Again has been retired from racing and sold for stallion duty to Haras Gran Derby in Venezuela.Read More
Adele Dilschneider and Claiborne Farm’s Blame unleashed a furious drive in the final eighth of a mile to surge past favored Battle Plan by three-quarters of a length to win the 29th running of the $671,700 Stephen Foster Handicap (GI) for 3-year-olds and up on Saturday afternoon at Churchill Downs.Read More
  • gardenesque1 · Great effort by Blame. I did not think he was going to catch Battle Plan but he finished full of run. Interesting that Rachel Alexandra ran faster (1:48.78) in the Fleur de Lis. Blame completed his nine furlong journey in 1:49.37. Take nothing away from the sharp Foster winner but I think Rachel would've beat the boys. The second half of the year is suddenly exciting with such stars as Blame, Quality Road, a resurgent Rachel, and Zenyatta on top of their games. · 605 days ago ·
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  • rossington · If I had to put out rankings today, after the races this weekend. I'd say that Quality Road is the top older male in America on conventional dirt. But Blame, after this impressive win in the Stephen Foster Handicap, would certainly be breathing down Quality Road's neck now for that top slot. I don't think it's even close for older males on synthetics. Rail Trip is dominating everyone out west that races him over the synthetic tracks in California. But mathematics don't lie. 17 for 17 is not an easy feat to accomplish. I don't care if you're racing donkeys night in and night out. I'd have Zenyatta rated as the top older horse, or horse period, in America, male or female, outright. And she'd stay at the top of that list until someone proves that she can be beat. Rachel Alexandra ran a very nice race in the Fleur di Lis at Churchill Downs. Certainly looking more improved. But I'm not sure she'd be at the top of any of my list just yet. Because don't forget, she lost her first two races to fillies and mares that should've been far inferior to her. So I'm not going to slap her right back towards the top, just because she finally won a race in 2010. She's still only 1 for 3. That's not the numbers of a top class thoroughbred. Especially given the fact that she had to drop down to a Grade 2 level race to get that win. TJMO. · 603 days ago ·
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Multiple Grade 2 winner BLAME (Arch) will bring a three-race winning streak into the $600,000 Stephen Foster H. (G1), including an excellent victory in the Clark H. (G2) at Churchill Downs last fall, and rates as the horse to beat in Saturday's 1 1/8-mile event. However, the Al Stall Jr. runner didn...Read More
  • medlocke · Should he win the Stephen Foster Handicap at Churchill Downs today? I think that Blame would then have to be the only other older colt that would potentially be considered at the level that Quality Road is at right now racing over conventional dirt. Quality Road's achievements are more impressive because he has more than one Grade 1 victory to his credit. Blame, while having won 5 of 6 races over conventional dirt, and his only loss being a 2nd to Regal Ransom in the Super Derby, has yet to land a Grade 1 Stakes. He has three Grade 2 win's. One Grade 3 win. Plus, he also has one allowance win and a win in the Curlin Stakes, which is a listed stakes. But I don't think there's any question that Blame is colt that's more than ready to face Grade 1 competition. The Stephen Foster Handicap should be a very good gauge as to how this colt will handle the step up in competition. Should he win the Stephen Foster today? I'd love the prospect of Blame going to Saratoga as well this summer and potentially facing Quality Road in either the Whitney Handicap or the Woodward Stakes. Which are the two races that Todd Pletcher has stated Quality Road will race in at Saratoga this summer. · 605 days ago ·
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While the connections of Rachel Alexandra are still undecided about which stakes race the filly will run in June 12, two Churchill Downs events for which the Horse of the Year is being considered are taking shape. According to Churchill Downs racing officials, eigh...Read More
  • medlocke · If Blame were to win the Stephen Foster Handicap? That would make him 6 for 7 lifetime, with 1 place, all over conventional dirt, should he win? If he does, I think you'd have to then put him as the top contender among older males that could potentially rate with Quality Road. His stat's are as equally impressive as Quality Road's right now as far as win's, place, and shows. Except Blame has yet to win a Grade 1 Stakes race. He has three Grade 2, and one Grade 3 Stakes win's in his five lifetime wins. But winning the Stephen Foster Handicap would give him his first Grade 1 win. I really believe you'd then have to start thinking about sending this colt to Saratoga for the Whitney Handicap or the Woodward Stakes to take his shot at Quality Road for the #1 older male on conventional dirt in America. Should he get the job done at Churchill Downs in the Stephen Foster Handicap? TJMO. · 610 days ago ·
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Macho Again had his final workout in preparation of his defense of the Grade 1 Stephen Foster Handicap when he breezed five furlongs in 1:02.20 with regular rider Robby Albarado aboard Friday morning at Churchill Downs. Macho Again is one of at least six older horses expected to run next Saturday, J...Read More
Jay Em Ess Stable's ARSON SQUAD (Brahms) bided his time in Friday's $169,650 Alysheba S. (G3) at Churchill Downs, saving his best run for the stretch of the 1 1/16-mile test, and pulled away to score by 2 1/4 lengths with jockey Paco Lopez guiding him to a second straight win. Trained by Richard Dut...Read More
What was that all about? Slow pace in the Alysheba (the 24.86 was into the wind, but the 48.95 to the half was half into headwind, half tail or cross), but pace-setting Friesan Fire was nowhere at the finish, and most of the pressing crew had nothing late, either. Winner Arson Squad came from well b...Read More
Bullsbay and Macho Again, Grade 1 winners and Churchill Downs lovers, renew acquaintances and make their seasonal debuts in Friday's Grade 3, $150,000 Alysheba Stakes at 1 1/16 miles. A surprisingly strong field of nine was entered in the Alysheba, including Friesan Fire, who finished 18th as the fa...Read More
The Alysheba Stakes (gr. III) April 30 at Churchill Downs the day before the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) is a homecoming of sorts for some former Kentucky Derby contestants.Read More
Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) winner Misremembered and a pair of West Point Thoroughbreds runners, Macho Again and Awesome Gem, lead a group of 65 nominated to the $1 million Charles Town Classic to be run April 17.  Read More
After a filly has already won seven stakes races, defeated males twice, subjugated horses of her own gender, there isn’t much more you can ask of her.  However, owner Jess Jackson was hellbent on testing Rachel Alexandra and thus he scheduled a date with her in the Woodward. Read More
  • cigar · This was a more exciting finish than the Classic. The Classic finish is overrated in a sense because Zenyatta NEVER had any traffic trouble and just did what she always does (which is impressive) but this effort was remarkable. · 774 days ago ·
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The somewhat universal belief, as the calendar turned to October, was that Summer Bird and Quality Road as 3YOs were better than their elders, specifically Stephen Foster winner Macho Again.  The three of them were to meet and settle it on the track and the spot was the Jockey Club Gold Cup, th...Read More
Three-year-old Blame ensconced himself as a leading player in next year's national handicap picture when he seized the lead from fellow sophomore Misremembered at the eighth pole and held on for a neck victory in the $460,600 Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Healthcare (gr. II) at Churchill Downs ...Read More
  • Rossington · I was really impressed by Blame's effort in the Clark Handicap today. Not really having the best of trip's and being able to overcome Misremembered and late charging Einstein and Giant Oak. This is definitely a colt to watch for in the future after making his "I'm for real" announcement in the Clark today. · 802 days ago ·
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They call it a handicap, but not because of post positions, for crying out loud. And yet here's Einstein being asked not only to carry high weight of 123 pounds Friday in the 135th Clark Handicap, but to start from the outside in post 14 of the Churchill Downs starting gate. "What can you do?" asked...Read More
It's been a long and storied career for Einstein and his trainer Helen Pitts-Blasi. The long road which featured victories on all surfaces from coast-to-coast comes to an end when on Friday he takes on a full field for the Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs.Read More
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  • dustino140 · I'm reading that he's been supplemented to a race in Hong Kong in December, so he might have one more race in him before he's done. · 804 days ago ·
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  • bband · Maybe after drawing the 14-hole... yuck... they decided to pencil in one more. Always feels good to hit your last shot before calling it a day! · 804 days ago ·
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This weekend's lineup is tremendous, with 16 graded stakes at Churchill, Aqueduct, and Hollywood. I'm especially looking forward to the 2-year-old races, as well as the Cigar Mile and Clark Handicap.Read More
The heavy lifting is all done and according to trainer Dallas Stewart, MACHO AGAIN (Macho Uno) is "ready to roll" for Friday's 135th running of the Clark H. (G2) at Churchill Downs. "I feel good about our chances," Stewart said of Macho Again, who is owned by West Point Thoroughbreds. "I like where ...Read More
Stronach Stables' Einstein, unplaced in the Nov. 7 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), was assigned top weight of 123 pounds for the Nov. 27 Clark Handicap (gr. II) at Churchill Downs.Read More
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  • arazi · I believe that sounds correct. · 808 days ago ·
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  • Rossington · Devanni, yes that was said about Einstein. Before the Classic it was being stated that this would most likely be Einstein's last race. But I don't think his connection's counted on an 11th place finish in the Classic. I, for one, am personally glad that they're giving this great champion one more shot at going out with glory. And against a pretty competitive field in Misrembered, Bullsbay, Macho Again, Giant Oak, and Furthest Land. All the best to Einstein. I'll surely be sentimentally rooting for him to win the Clark Handicap. · 808 days ago ·
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Up until a couple days ago,  trainer Dallas Stewart was planning on running Macho Again in the Breeders’ Cup Classic.  Those plans changed in an instant after the 4-year-old gray came back from a workout at Churchill Downs a couple days ago.Read More
  • medlocke · I feel bad for Macho Again's connections. I know they're looking out for the horse which should always come first, but he's show a lot of heart this year, winning the Stephen Foster and finishing 2nd in the Whitney and the Woodward. I know he was likely to be a real long shot, unproven on synthetic's, but it would have been nice to see him at least get his shot. Best wishes to Macho Again. He's a horse with heart, imo. · 839 days ago ·
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  • arazi · Still a bummer to see Macho Again, Gitano Hernando and Rail Trip drop out of the BC Classic. Hopefully, it will still be a full field... · 839 days ago ·
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Macho Again - Pedigree

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Macho UnoHoly BullGreat Above
Sharon Brown
Primal ForceBlushing Groom
Prime Prospect
Go Donna GoWild AgainIcecapade
Bushel-n-Peck
Proud NovaProud Birdie
Startex

Macho Again - Race Results & Past Performances

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View DetailsView Video06/12/1010thR AlbaradoCD101 1/8 mDStephen Foster Handicap-G104+ MBlameBattle PlanGeneral Quarters1:49.37
View DetailsView Video04/30/107thR AlbaradoCD91 1/16 mDAlysheba-G303+ MArson SquadFlying PrivateEnriched1:43.28
View DetailsView Video11/27/099thR AlbaradoCD111 1/8 mDClark Handicap-G203+ MBlameMisrememberedEinstein1:49.39
View DetailsView Video10/03/094thR AlbaradoBel101 1/4 mDJockey Club Gold Cup-G103+ MSummer BirdQuality RoadTizway2:02.51
View DetailsView Video09/05/092ndR AlbaradoSar101 1/8 mDWoodward-G103+ MRachel AlexandraMacho AgainBullsbay1:48.29
View DetailsView Video08/08/092ndR AlbaradoSar101 1/8 mDWhitney Handicap-G103+ MBullsbayMacho AgainCommentator1:48.12
View DetailsView Video06/13/091stR AlbaradoCD101 1/8 mDStephen Foster Handicap-G103+ MMacho AgainAsiatic BoyEinstein1:49.75
View DetailsView Video05/01/096thR AlbaradoCD91 1/16 mDAlysheba-G303+ MBullsbayCool Coal ManStar Guitar1:44.29
View DetailsView Video03/14/091stR AlbaradoFG71 1/8 mDNew Orleans Hcp.-G204+ MMacho AgainSecret GetawayIt's A Bird1:50.21
View DetailsView Video01/24/097thK DesormeauxGP101 1/8 mDSunshine Millions Classic04+ MIt's A BirdDry MartiniDelightful Kiss1:49.35
View DetailsView Video09/20/082ndK DesormeauxLaD101 1/8 mDSuper Derby-G203 MMy Pal CharlieMacho AgainForest Command1:48.36
View DetailsView Video08/23/088thJ LeparouxSar111 1/8 mDTravers Stakes-G103 MColonel JohnMambo In SeattlePyro2:03.20
View DetailsView Video07/27/081stJ LeparouxSar101 1/8 mDJim Dandy-G203 MMacho AgainPyroTiz Now Tiz Then1:51.16
View DetailsView Video06/07/085thG GomezBel111 1/2mDBelmont Stakes-G103 MDa' TaraDenis Of CorkAnak Nakal2:29.65
View DetailsView Video05/17/082ndJ LeparouxPim121 3/16 mDPreakness-G103 MBig BrownMacho AgainIcabad Crane1:54.80
View DetailsView Video03/22/087thM MenaTP121 1/8 mSLane's End-G203 MAdrianoHalo NajibMedjool1:50.20

 

 

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