2011 Goodwood Stakes (G1)

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Date/Track:
10/1/2011, Santa Anita Park
Post Time:
4:16 PM PT
Distance:
1 1/8 m (Dirt)
Age/Sex:
3+ M
Time:
1:47.36

What the Nation is saying about the 2011 Goodwood Stakes (G1)...

Who would have though a gelding competing in starter allowances would cause such an enormous uproar in America? Well, Rapid Redux managed to do just that when he broke the modern American win streak last night, Thursday, November 21, 2011. The record was held by America’s sweetheart, the great mare,...Read More
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  • genie918 · While I feel Rapid Redux should be recognized at the Eclipse Awards for his accomplishment, I do not believe that he deserves HOY because of the level of competition/races he has participated in. My vote would go for Havre de Grace. This year she won 5 races--3 GI and 2 G2 that included a win in the Woodward against the boys. Her only defeats were in the G2 Delaware Handicap by a nose to the great Blind Luck and a fourth place finish in the BC Classic. In the Classic, she overcame traffic problems, being bumped and was still finishing strongly in the end, so her loss was respectable. Curlin won HOY honors in 2008 with a similiar record: 5 wins/4 GI and one ungraded race in Dubai, a second in the Man o' War and a fourth place finish in the BC Classic. Now, I realize that one of Curlin's wins came in the Dubai World Cup--a race that adds extra points to ones resume when reviewing championship honors, but we have to keep in mind the type of year it has been in 2011. Havre de grace's record has been solid and consistent ALL year, so I hope the voters recognize this and give her the year end honors. · 188 days ago ·
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  • Snowking6 · Rapid Redux is already in the history books--and deserves special notice at the Eclipse Awards and in other venues, and should never be forgotten. I would love to see him retired as soon as it makes sense to the Kentucky Horse Park. But Horse of the Year--even in a muddled year, does not make sense--simply because he is not at the class level to have made his record against the other contenders for HOY--almost certainly. We love him, though!! Great to see his sort in these modern times. In some ways, he is MY Horse of the Year! · 188 days ago ·
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Game On Dude followed up a controversial victory in the Santa Anita Handicap (Grade I) earlier this year by pressing the pace throughout and holding on by half a length as the even-money favorite to win the $250,000 Goodwood at a mile and a quarter on Santa Anita's main track.Read More
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  • Cigar16 · The little prompt says "What do you think?" Good God am I thinking! All I am drawing is an entirely too negative outllook about what I feel is a jumbled mess of possible contenders! I am going to end up having an anxiety attack/not able to focus ADD attack, and I am sure a splitting headache trying to put this race together. · 239 days ago ·
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  • Winplacsho · 45 1/5 for the first 1/2 mile & then hang on was gutsy for sure. I agree with Brian....it doesn't matter how far or fast they go he always grinds away & must be considered in the BC Classic. · 238 days ago ·
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Change is in the air as we begin the fall season of racing in Southern California, however it’s what’s not changing that brings the most excitement to race fans... Read More
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  • mdracing69 · HRTV is also running a free online preview during the fall meet at Santa Anita. Go to hrtv.com to watch. · 239 days ago ·
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  • zenyattafanatic · ok thanks guys. i kinda overreacted there but i really want to watch the races · 239 days ago ·
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Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert has won nine Triple Crown races and seven Breeders' Cup races, just not the $5 million BC Classic. Now he's got two possible shots at capturing North America's richest race.Game On Dude held off the closing bid of Awesome Gem to win the $250,000 Goodwood Stakes by a ...Read More
Game On Dude sizzles in the Goodwood! 
Saturday’s Pick 6 from Santa Anita Park includes three Grade 1 races. First up is the Lady’s Secret (6th race) and consistent late runner Blind Luck meets up and coming star Zazu. Acclamation will reportedly scratch from the Goodwood (7th race) in favor of Sunday’s Hirsch Turf Championship. Game On ...Read More
Goodwood or Hirsch Turf Championship for Acclamation? It's the Hirsch!  
Golden Itiz makes his first start in two months in Saturday’s Grade I Goodwood Stakes. Trainer Ron Ellis might have considered a less-challenging race for the winner of the Grade III Affirmed Handicap last June, but his options were limited. He worked the son of Tiznow five furlongs from the gate i...Read More
Will Acclamation run in Saturday's Goodwood on the main track or Sunday's Clement L. Hirsch Turf Championship on the grass course at Santa Anita?Read More
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  • boxersdaddy · Would like to see kayla stra on nijinsky's song, if she is available. · 242 days ago ·
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  • likin sparks · Hirsh or scratch · 242 days ago ·
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Richard Mandella seeks his fifth victory in the Goodwood Stakes when he sends out outsider Preamble. The Hall of Fame trainer won the Goodwood with Soul of the Matter, 1995; Pleasantly Perfect in 2002 and 2003; and Rock Hard Ten in 2005. Preamble, a son of Mr. Greeley, will be running in his first g...Read More
Acclamation, who thrust himself into consideration for Horse of the Year honors with a courageous victory in the Grade I Pacific Classic on Del Mar’s Polytrack after winning two straight Grade I races on turf, will likely be entered in both the Grade I Goodwood Stakes Saturday at 1 1/8 miles on Sant...Read More
Coil will make his next start against older rivals in Saturday's G1 Goodwood at Santa Anita.   
Big 'Cap winner Game On Dude is expected to make his next start in the G1 Goodwood on Oct 1. He fired a 5f bullet in :58.40 at Santa Anita on Sept 13.   

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