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Setsuko

5 year old Gelding | Active
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Owner(s):
Wertheimer and Frere
Trainer:
Richard E. Mandella
Bred:
Kentucky (USA) by Wertheimer and Frere
Pedigree:
Pleasantly Perfect  -  Dance With Grace  by  Mr. Prospector
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What the Horse Racing Nation is saying about Setsuko...

Setsuko, beaten a nose at 25-1 in last year’s Santa Anita Handicap, punched his ticket for a return trip on March 3 with a comfortable victory in an allowance test in Saturday’s finale. It was the first start for the 5-year-old son of Pleasantly Perfect since the Pacific Classic, in which he finishe...Read More
Setsuko finally got win #2 yesterday in the finale at Santa Anita. Look for him in the Santa Anita Handicap next.
Setsuko worked 7f in 1:28.60 (2/4) at Santa Anita on Jan 28.
Setsuko worked 7f in 1:25.20 at Santa Anita Park on Jan 22.   
Setsuko worked 5f in 1:01 (13/28) at Santa Anita Park on Jan 11.   
Recent gelding Setsuko continues to work steadily at Santa Anita, most recently traveling 4f in :47.40 on Dec 31. That was his fourth and final work of the month.  
Any news on on him since he was gelded?
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  • yukichan · Nice...thanks! · 48 days ago ·
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  • mdracing69 · Setsuko worked again at Santa Anita on Dec 27 - 4f in :48.60. · 43 days ago ·
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This column has nothing to do with the defection of Tizway from next Saturday’s Jockey Club Gold Cup, as disappointing as it was, or the horses that will be competing in the mile and a quarter event, even though at this point a good portion of the field appears as if it will be made of horses more l...Read More
Setsuko, who faded to last of nine in the stretch in the Pacific Classic, was gelded on Tuesday, Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella reported on Wednesday morning. The Pacific Classic result was the latest in a series of disappointments that has left the son of 2004 Pacific Classic winner Pleasant...Read More
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  • mrsmaryzinke · Oh, sorry, shadow mo, okay the Santa Anita Handicap. Well, I'm one of the ones that didn't think that pin-ball game was T.C.'s fault entirely.. · 161 days ago ·
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  • shadowno · MZ, true he was not the sole culprit. Game on dude played a pretty big role in the mess as well · 161 days ago ·
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We read through the press kit for today’s 21st running of the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (to save you the time and bother, no thanks necessary) and came up with the following. In post position order. If Don Cavallo wins the Classic – It would be fitting for friends and fans of the late Hall of F...Read More
May be the only one rooting for this "hard luck" horse ....
Twirling Candy drew post position 10 and was made the 5-2 morning-line favorite for the 21st running of the $1 Million TVG Pacific Classic at Del Mar on Sunday.Read More
Champion Blind Luck could be headed for her first start against males in the Grade 1 Pacific Classic, but does she stand a chance?Read More
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  • New York Vinnie · TimSmith - ok, I said that with quite a bit of presumptuousness. I believe that it will take at least one Grade 1 win in addition to a Breeders' Cup win to secure the Horse of the Year title. I believe that Blind Luck, already in an almost tie with Tizway, has the easiest path providing she goes in the Distaff. Tizway would have to win the Jockey Club Gold Cup and the Classic, and Cape Blanco would have to win another Grade 1 race in addition to the BC Turf to be the HOY. HvG would have to win the Woodward and either the Distaff or the Classic. Either way, Blind Luck should cruise on in to her HOY honors. IMO. · 168 days ago ·
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  • timgsmith10 · If HDG wins the wood ward and Blind luck wins the Ladys secret Id say HDG moves at least equal if not higher than B.L · 168 days ago ·
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Eclipse Award-winning filly Blind Luck worked six furlongs in 1:13 2/5 Wednesday morning at Del Mar and trainer Jerry Hollendorfer reiterated that taking on males in the  1 ¼-mile, $1 million Pacific Classic remains under strong consideration for her next start. Hollendorfer has stated pre...Read More
The top three finishers in Friday’s Cougar II Handicap came out of the race in good shape and with possible Del Mar races still to come, their trainers’ reported this morning. The specific races are still to be determined. “It seems that he came out of the race in good order,” trainer Neil Drysdale ...Read More
Veteran stakes campaigner Bourbon Bay convincingly dispelled the notion that he is strictly a grass performer  Friday with a decisive victory in the featured $125,000 Cougar II Handicap under jockey Joe Talamo. Competing over a synthetic surface for only the second time in a career of 20 starts...Read More
Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella doesn’t flinch when the term “hard luck horse” is used to describe Setsuko, the 4-year-old colt he’ll saddle Friday afternoon in the $125,000 Grade II Cougar Handicap. “Definitely a hard luck horse all his life,” Mandella said Wednesday morning while overseeing ...Read More
Friday’s Pick 6 from Del Mar features the Grade 3 Cougar II Handicap for 3-year-olds and up traveling twelve furlongs on Polytrack. Morning line favorite Setsuko is only 1-for-14 lifetime but has been facing better and seems to have plenty of stamina. Second choice Bourbon Bay is a multiple graded t...Read More
After the mile and a quarter classic journey of the $500,000 Hollywood Gold Cup, Bob Baffert knew one of his two Dudes was the winner...Read More
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  • mshutty · You captured a terrfic post-race interview with Bob Baffert. Really well done, Marc! · 214 days ago ·
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  • mdoche · Thanks guys. It was a great atmoshpher at the old track of the lakes and flowers and a great race. Off the pace is the place to be for First Dude and Game On Dude ran his eyeballs out. Don't discount Twirling Candy just yet either. He did get the perfect trip, but he can still improve from here. · 214 days ago ·
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What had already been a memorable Spring/Summer meet for Bob Baffert got even better Saturday when the Hall of Fame trainer finished 1-2 in the $500,000 Hollywood Gold Cup.Read More
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  • champion2011 · Still alot of shuffling going on in the handicap ranks...no clear cut dominant horse · 214 days ago ·
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  • champion2011 · Still alot of shuffling going on in the handicap ranks...no clear cut dominant older horse..as of yet · 214 days ago ·
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Setsuko - Pedigree

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Pleasantly PerfectPleasant ColonyHis Majesty
Sun Colony
Regal StateAffirmed
La Trinite
Dance With GraceMr. ProspectorRaise A Native
Gold Digger
Dancing TributeNureyev
Sophisticated Girl

Stakes Tracker - Probables

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View Details03/03/12Santa Anita Handicap-G1Probable mdracing69

Setsuko - Race Results & Past Performances

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View Details02/04/121stV EspinozaSA101 1/16 mDAlwOC04+ MSetsukoFiddlers AfleetAmerican Blend1:41.05
View DetailsView Video08/28/119thV EspinozaDmr91 1/4 mSPacific Classic-G103+ MAcclamationTwirling CandyStately Victor2:00.61
View DetailsView Video07/29/113rdV EspinozaDmr71 1/2mSCougar II Handicap-G303+ MBourbon Bay DahoudSetsuko2:29.39
View DetailsView Video07/09/114thV EspinozaHol81 1/4 mSHollywood Gold Cup-G103+ MFirst DudeGame On DudeTwirling Candy2:01.57
View DetailsView Video06/04/112ndV EspinozaHol81 1/8 mSCalifornian-G203+ MTwirling CandySetsukoAggie Engineer1:50.00
View DetailsView Video03/05/112ndV EspinozaSA101 1/4 mDSanta Anita Handicap-G104+ MGame On DudeSetsukoQuindici Man1:59.47
View Details01/17/114thR BejaranoSA21 1/8 mDAlwOC04+ MPode IrWhen We MetOilisblackgold1:48.83
View DetailsView Video12/26/107thA SolisSA87 fDMalibu-G103 MTwirling CandySmiling TigerCaracortado1:19.70
View DetailsView Video04/30/104thR BejaranoCD101 1/16 mTAmerican Turf-G203 MDoubles PartnerAsphaltGuys Reward1:41.05
View DetailsView Video04/03/102ndR BejaranoSA61 1/8 mSSanta Anita Derby-G103 MSidney's CandySetsukoLookin At Lucky1:48.00
View DetailsView Video03/06/102ndR BejaranoSA71 1/8 mSSham-G303 MAlphie's BetSetsukoThe Program1:48.72
View Details01/27/102ndR BejaranoSA71 1/8 mTAlwOC03 MAlfarabiSetsukoAce of Aces1:50.03
View Details12/17/091stJ RosarioHol41 1/16 mSMSW02 MSetsukoBroken TangoRomance Is Family1:42.98
View Details11/22/093rdJ RosarioHol31 1/16 mSMSW02 MBrady Blue EyesLooking for CandySetsuko1:45.18
View Details10/30/093rdV EspinozaSA11 mileDMSW02 MThe ProgramCame AboardSetsuko1:36.94
View Details10/09/092ndV EspinozaSA11 1/16 mDMSW02 MMr. SaturdaynightSetsukoTake A Hard Look1:44.50
View Details09/06/094thV EspinozaDmr75 1/2 fDMSW02 MPrivilagedBrady Blue EyesMacias1:04.61

 

 

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