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Ron the Greek

5 year old Horse | Active
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Owner(s):
Jack T. Hammer  -  Brous Stable  -  Wachtel Stable
Trainer:
William I. Mott
Bred:
Florida (USA) by Jack T. Hammer  -  [Add Data]
Pedigree:
Full Mandate  -  Flambe'  by  Fortunate Prospect
Rating:
 
 
Ron The Greek flies late to take the 2010 Lecompte Stakes at the Fair Grounds
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What the Nation is saying about Ron the Greek...

With Kentucky Derby fever in full flight, fans are clamoring for Union Rags – Hansen II. I’m all for that; a real honest to goodness rivalry through the Triple Crown would be great for our sport, but a couple of performances this past week have me very excited for the potential of another match-up. ...Read More
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  • RichardBlakley · Going to be the race of the Memorial Day weekend for me, looking at a super edition of one of my favorites...like Caleb, but at least 4 or 5 of the listed probables would be no surprise--great betting race! · 4 days ago ·
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  • flipaswitch · To Honor and Serve and Caleb's Posse · 4 days ago ·
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Dream Team Racing Stable's Kostas Hatzikoutelis sat down with me to discuss Saint of Saints, Mucho Macho Man, their respective races, and future plans for both colts.Read More
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  • cpsoren121 · I can't wait! MMM in the race named after one of my all time faves Alysheba! Will be great to see him at CD again! · 25 days ago ·
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  • Floridaf · Chris, you *might* be as excited as I am about this race. And that's saying a lot. No doubt about it, though, MMM is going to have a HUGE cheering section, both at the track and in front of tvs, computers, etc. · 25 days ago ·
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A quick review of Gulfstream's 2011-2012 winter meet and a presentation of the meet's big winners.Read More
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  • AndyScoggin · It was quite a meeting at Gulfstream. Seven likely Derby starters ran well at Gulfstream: Hansen, Union Rags, Dullahan, Gemologist, Take Charge Indy, Trinniberg, and Went the Day Well. · 27 days ago ·
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  • Floridaf · Horse of the Meet is now officially included! Matt, it was a great meet, and I was fortunate enough to see both the Swale and the Gulfstream Park Handicap. Later this week I will likely have a piece up on the Derby chances of the seven colts you named. · 26 days ago ·
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Today To Honor and Serve started his 2012 campaign by toying with a field of four in the Westchester by 5 1/4 lengths in 1:34.84 while under wraps...Read More
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  • AndyScoggin · Thanks, muddyshamrock, I guess I had Derby fever. SA Handicap it is now. · 28 days ago ·
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  • AndyScoggin · UPDATE: To Honor and Serve earned a 105 BSF for the Westchester. · 27 days ago ·
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Hall of Famer Bill Mott, who has already won the Santa Anita and Oaklawn Park Handicaps with Ron the Greek, sends out To Honor and Serve for his 2012 debut in Saturday’s $150,000 Westchester, with an eye towards Memorial Day’s Grade 1 Metropolitan Handicap.Read More
Alternation went to the lead and never looked back in the 66th running of the $400,000 Oaklawn Handicap. Read More
Welcome to the last Derby dance Saturday! While the Arkansas Derby itself seems to be coming up lighter than in recent years, there are some BIG names running at the "Spa of the South" tomorrow.Read More
  • 12thCrown · Already changed my long-shot picks after a few more hours of study - I like Cozzetti as the sleeper pick but think Isn't He Clever will be tough with his stalking style. Good luck all! · 43 days ago ·
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  • BrianZipse · Looking forward to the Oaklawn Handicap every bit as much as the Arkansas Derby ... I like Nehro and Alternation. · 43 days ago ·
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Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott is doing his part to rejuvenate the scene for older horses to the stature it was when he brought Cigar to Oaklawn in the midst of his electrifying streak in 1995 by returning to Saturday’s $400,000 Oaklawn Handicap (G2) with Ron the Greek, winner of the prestigious San...Read More
Fortunate Prospect, the oldest thoroughbred retiree at Old Friends, a thoroughbred retirement farm in Georgetown, Ky., was euthanized at the farm on Thursday, March 15, 2012, due to complications of old age. He was a young 31.Read More
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  • cocoa2 · Beautiful pictures, he wasn't young by any means! · 72 days ago ·
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  • AndyScoggin · Great tribute to a very special horse. Thanks, Rick. · 72 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
well about 4 days ago i was standing in the gap at santa anita and this intruder walked up besides me , it was RON THE GREEK so i wasn't doing anything so i jogged around with him and finally asked who was riding him and it was my old friend from monmouth park , JOSE LEZGANO who i knew bound for greatness even then
It was all Ron The Greek in the Santa Anita Handicap.Read More
It's all Ron the Greek in the Big Cap! 
Friday Santa Anita Park Recap – March 2 Two wire jobs on the fast main track. Stalkers and closers best on the turf (rail at 24 feet). Joel Rosario booted home a pair. Mike Mitchell saddled two winners on the afternoon. On the ticket front I tabbed two Primary (Starry Skies, Lorenbray) winners and o...Read More
In his absence, Ultimate Eagle has been tabbed as the 5-2 morning line choice...Read More
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  • ruhlmann · I also think that Holladay Road could be the horse to win the SA HCP. He's in good form & his last race was very good, even though he did not beat the best horses. I think the race will set up for him. · 86 days ago ·
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  • AmbitiousD · What do people think of Victory Pete? His last race was terribad, but other than that, he has been very consistent. At 50-1 ML, that might be a chance I would look at twice? · 86 days ago ·
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Ultimate Eagle set to roll in the Santa Anita Handicap.Read More
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  • icyhotboo · @Floridaf- I really enjoy your insightful articles. Seems like some people can write as well as others can speak, unfortunately I'm not one of them but you are. Keep them coming · 87 days ago ·
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  • Floridaf · Thank you icyhotboo. :) · 87 days ago ·
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Bill Mott, Eclipse Award winner as Outstanding Trainer of 2011, said by phone Monday morning from South Florida that he plans to ship Ron the Greek to California for the Santa Anita Handicap presented by San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino on March 3. Read More
It was a big day for some of the biggest names in today's Sunshine Millions ...Read More
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  • edrake · You did it and we were there to see it live. What a tremendous horse and fantastic owners, Dean and Patti Reeves. You are such gracious owners. · 119 days ago ·
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  • annalefsrud@yahoo.ca · The Much Man is a wonderful horse, there IS something about him, and wonderful to see Awesome feather go so well, and I agree with JasonM about Delightful Mary, had she not had to change out like that. Was Awesome's race, but would have been interesting to see her stride uninterrupted. These horses with such heart. And I am jealous of anyone who saw it LIVE!! · 119 days ago ·
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Duke of Mischief is really good at lulling rival trainers into complacency. Just when you think this horse is not a threat, Duke of Mischief turns up with a gutsy performance to score an upset victory. Read More
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  • yukichan · Is this being broadcast live anywhere? · 120 days ago ·
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  • yukichan · Nevermind--found it-- DRF is streaming live... · 120 days ago ·
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Ron the Greek dictated the pace and drew clear in the stretch to take Saturday's 106th running of the $65,000 Queens County at Aqueduct Racetrack over favored Inherit the Gold. Drawn inside, Ron the Greek covered a quarter-mile in 24.30 and a half in 49.35 while being pressed by longshot Fonda Ronda...Read More

Ron the Greek - Pedigree

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Full MandateA. P. IndySeattle Slew
Weekend Surprise
Clear MandateDeputy Minister
Dream Deal
Flambe'Fortunate ProspectNorthern Prospect
Fortunate Bid
FlambeauDixieland Band
Moment's Prayer

Stakes Tracker - Probables

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View Details06/16/12Stephen Foster Handicap-G1Probable mdracing69

Ron the Greek - Race Results & Past Performances

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View Details04/14/122nd OP101 1/8 mDOaklawn Handicap-G204+ MAlternationRon the GreekYawanna Twist1:49.94
View Details03/03/121stJ LezcanoSA111 1/4 mDSanta Anita Handicap-G103+ MRon the GreekSetsukoUh Oh Bango2:00.41
View Details01/28/122ndJ LezcanoGP101 1/8 mDSunshine Millions Classic04+ M (S)Mucho Macho ManRon the GreekTurbo Compressor1:47.91
View Details12/10/111stJ AlvaradoAqu81 3/16 mDQueens County03+ MRon the GreekInherit the GoldArson Squad1:56.84
View Details11/17/111stJ LezcanoAqu11 1/8 mDSunny and Mild03+ MRon the GreekBigger Is BettorMost Happy Fella1:51.83
View Details07/29/112ndJ VelazquezSar31 1/8 mDAlwOC03+ MConvocationRon the GreekIce Box1:52.64
View Details07/08/114thP LopezMth91 70yDAlwOC03+ MPleasant PrinceHermosilloThomas Got Even1:41.09
View Details05/19/113rdJ CastellanoBel31 1/8 mDThree Coins Up03+ MHymn BookI Want RevengeRon the Greek1:47.16
View Details04/28/114thJ CastellanoKee71 1/16 mSAlwOC04+ MDark CoveMidnight MischiefLonesome Street1:42.22
View DetailsView Video04/03/114thJ VelazquezGP91 3/16 mDSkip Away-G304+ MS. S. StoneJackson BendColizeo1:55.73
View DetailsView Video02/05/116thJ LezcanoGP101 1/8 mDDonn Handicap-G103+ MGiant OakMorning LineRule1:48.23
View Details01/22/112ndJ CastellanoGP81 mileDAlwOC04+ MOur Dark KnightRon the GreekHeadache 1:38.22
View DetailsView Video03/27/106thJ GrahamFG101 1/8 mDLouisiana Derby-G203 MMission ImpazibleA Little WarmDrosselmeyer1:50.32
View DetailsView Video02/20/106thJ GrahamFG101 1/16 mDRisen Star-G203 MDiscreetly MineTempted To TapitNorthern Giant1:44.88
View DetailsView Video01/23/101stJ GrahamFG101 40yDLecomte-G303 MRon the GreekMaximus RulerLetsgetitonmon1:40.09
View Details12/13/094thG MurphyRP101 mileDSpringboard Mile02 MTurf MelodyMan Chester ManKitty's Turn1:38.41

 

 

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