Alphabet Soup Fraise Amazombie Gulch Black Tie Affair Little Mike Cajun Beat Precisionist Eldaafer Prized
1996 Breeders’’ Cup Classic Winner AAllpphhaabbeett SSoouupp
OFFICIAL 2016 OLD FRIENDS BREEDERS’ CUP PROGRAM Welcome In 1984, under a sunnier sky than anything the Beach Boys ever evoked, I was at Hollywood Park waiting for the gates to spring open revealing the greatest idea in the history of horse racing —the Breeders' Cup. For the uninitiated, the Breeders' Cup is like the World Series, NHL and NBA all in one day. And you might as well toss in the Super Bowl.
Over the years, I've attended a dozen Breeders' Cups. I saw Precisionist win the 1985 Sprint at Aqueduct, and Fraise nip Sky Classic in the 1992 Turf at Gulfstream Park, and Black Tie Af fair’s dominating victory in the 1991 Classic at Churchill Downs. Now, they are all buried at Old Friends. And, while their exhilarating athleticism in front of a grandstand exploding with screaming fans still gets my heart pumping, it's their last days, with just a handful of us, that I remember the most. They all showed the same intelligence, grace and courage at the end as they did at the beginning.
As we await the 33rd running of the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita, I can walk around the farm and feed carrots to Classic winner Alphabet Soup (1996), Turf winner Little Mike (2012), Sprint winner Amazombie (2011), Marathoner Eldaafer (2010), and dozens of others who participated, including Silver Charm, Hidden Lake, Affirmed Success, Tinners Way, Touch Gold, and Game on Dude. I'm even more thrilled now than I was then. Proof, once again, of the eternal value of the Thoroughbred. Michael Blowen
John Z. Bradley, a.k.a. Mr. John
John Z. Bradley, aka Mr. John, is an Old Friends tour guide and proprietor of John Bradley’s Horse Hair Designs International, Ltd. (counting Little Silver Charm among its clients), and a renowned racing prognosticator and pundit.
Little Silver Charm
Little Silver Charms’s origins are shrouded in mystery. His journey to super-stardom began in 2001 at Rockingham Park race track in New Hampshire, when he was rescued by trainer Lorita Lindemann from a truck headed to the slaughter auction. Michael named him Little Silver Charm after his all-time favorite horse. When Michael and his wife Diane moved to Midway, Kentucky, Little Silver Charm’s back yard overlooked a horse farm. He spent many happy hours staring at the mares next door. He enjoyed watching racing on television, especially big events like the Breeders’ Cup. Little Silver Charm’s talent for public relations was obvious to everyone who met him. When Michael started Old Friends he naturally named him the organization’s official spokeshorse and mascot. The rest is history. Now Charmie, as he’s known to his intimate friends, presides over the Old Friends herd of more than 150 Thoroughbreds, including many famous champions, among them Silver Charm. 1 BREEDERS’ CUP MARATHON Grade II - $200,000
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD . Weight: Northern Hemisphere Three year olds, 122 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs. Southern Hemisphere Three Year Olds, 115 lbs.; Older 126 lbs. Non-winners of a Grade I or Grade II stakes over ten furlongs in 2015, allowed 2 lbs.; a Grade III over ten furlongs in 2015 or $58,000 twice over nine furlongs in 2016 allowed 4 lbs. The maximum number of starters for the Marathon Stakes will be limited to fourteen. In the event that more than fourteen horses pass the entry box, the fourteen starters will be determined at that time with preference to graded or group stakes winners (in order I-II-III), then highest earnings in 2015-2016. A set of two silver julep cups will be presented to the owner of the winner. odds OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY 1 IEAH STABLES & DIANE D. MORICI MANSOUR ALBAROUDY ELDAAFER
Dkb/br g 2005 A. P. Indy - Habibti by Tabasco Cat Bred in KY by SHADWELL FARM, LLC
Winner 2010 Participant 2009-2012 Ricardo Santana, Jr. 2010, 2012 Rafael Bejarano 2009, Javier Castellano 2011 Little Silver Charm says: Mr. John says: Racing’s Marathon Man is the only horse in the field who wouldn’t mind going around again. And again. Eldaafer is a sure thing as long as nobody gets his goats. 10- 1
Eldaafer, “The Victorious”
Works for the 2010 Breeders’ Cup
Relaxes in retirement with Google, one of his two goat companions
Wins the Breeders’ Cup Marathon 2010 with John Velazquez aboard 2 BREEDERS’ CUP DIRT MILE Grade I - $1,000,000
FOR THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD . Northern Hemisphere Three years old, 123 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs. Southern Hemisphere Three years old, 120 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs. All Fillies and Mares allowed 3 lbs. $15,000 to pre-enter, $15,000 to enter, with guaranteed $1 million purse including travel awards of which 55% to the owner of the winner, 17% to second, 9% to third, 5% to fourth, 3% to fifth, 1% to sixth, 1% to seventh; and 1% to eighth; plus travel awards to starters not based in California. odds OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY 1 JAY EM ESS STABLE RON ELLIS RAIL TRIP B g 2005 Jump Start - Sweet Trip by Carson City Bred in KY by DONARRA THOROUGHBREDS, LLC
Finished 2nd 2012
Jose Valdivia, Jr.
Mr. John says: If he can spare his attention from his fans’ admiration for a minute Little Silver Charm says: and a half he rolls in this spot. In fact, he has a great time rolling in just about When I grow up to be a race horse I want to belong any spot. to Samantha Siegel. She appreciates my unique 7-1 qualities. Plus she always brings carrots.
Rail Trip then and now. 3 BREEDERS’ CUP DISTAFF Grade I - $2,000,000
FOR FILLIES AND MARES, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD . Northern Hemisphere Three years old, 121 lbs.; Older, 124 lbs.; Southern Hemisphere Three years old, 116 lbs.; Older, 124 lbs. $30,000 to pre-enter, $30,000 to enter, with guaranteed $2 million purse including travel awards of which 55% to the owner of the winner, 17% to second, 9% to third, 5% to fourth, 3% to fifth, 1% to sixth, 1% to seventh, and 1% to eighth; plus travel awards to starters not based in California. odds OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY 1 ROBERT N. CLAY & JOHN C. KIMMEL TRACY FARMER HIDDEN LAKE B m 1993 Quiet American - Friendly Circle by Round Table Bred in KY by CHARLES NUCKOLS, JR. & SONS
Participant 1997
Richard Migliore Little Silver Charm says: Michael says: Will she or won’t she? The undisputed queen of Old Friends, Hid - I’ve heard she lives at Old Friends but, tragically, den Lake always does exactly as she pleases. How can this be? It has something we’ve never met. I’ll show her my Eclipse Award if to do with the Eclipse Award sitting on the mantle in her run-in shed. 4-5 she’ll show me hers. Breeders’ Cup Distaff competitor and 1997 Older Female Champion Hidden Lake
Hidden Lake works for the 1997 Distaff on a misty morning Race day, 1997 Distaff
1997 Eclipse Champion Playing Older Female in her paddock Shuvee Handicap Hempstead Handicap 2016 Go for Wand Stakes Beldame Stakes 4 BREEDERS’ CUP JUVENILE Grade I - $2,000,000
FOR COLTS AND GELDINGS, TWO YEARS OLD. Weight: 122 lbs.; $30,000 to pre-enter, $30,000 to enter, with guaranteed $2 million purse including travel awards of which 55% to the owner of the winner, 17% to second, 9% to third, 5% to fourth, 3% to fifth, 1% to sixth, 1% to seventh, and 1% to eighth; plus travel awards to starters not based in California.
ODDS OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY ODDS OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY 1 PETER M. BRANT LEROY JOLLEY 2 OGDEN PHIPPS CLAUDE MCGAUGHEY GULCH POLISH NAVY B h 1984-2016 Mr. Prospector - Jameela B h 1984-2011 Danzig - Navsup by Rambunctious by Tatan Bred in KY by PETER M. BRANT Bred in KY by OGDEN PHIPPS
PARTICIPANT 1986 PARTICIPANT 1986
Angel Cordero, Jr. Randy Romero Mr. John says: Finished toward the front in the ‘86 running and this horse just kept getting better with age. Mr. John says: The winner of the ‘86 Cowdin and Champagne Stakes didn’t have the best of luck in that year’s Juvenile, but he’s done well previously Michael says: One of the greatest of all times. 2-1 5-2 against this field. 5 BREEDERS’ CUP MILE Grade I - $2,000,000
FOR THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD . Northern Hemisphere Three years old, 123 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs. Southern Hemisphere Three years old, 120 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs. All Fillies and Mares allowed 3 lbs. $30,000 to pre-enter, $30,000 to enter, with guaranteed $2 million purse including travel awards of which 55% to the owner of the winner, 17% to second, 9% to third, 5% to fourth, 3% to fifth, 1% to sixth, 1% to seventh, and 1% to eighth; plus travel awards to starters not based in California
odds OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY odds OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY 1 ALBERT FRIED, JR. RICHARD SCHOSBERG 4 ALLEN E. PAULSON WILLIAM I. MOTT AFFIRMED SUCCESS GERI B G 1994 Affirmed - Towering Success by Irish Tower Ch h 1992 Theatrical - Garimpeiro Bred in KY by ALBERT FRIED, JR. by Mr. Prospector Bred in KY by ALLEN E. PAULSON
FINISHED 2nd 1997 PARTICIPANT 2000, 2001
Jerry Bailey
Jorge Chavez 2000 Mr. John says: Almost won in ‘92. Should run a game race unless he decides to pause for one of those long gossips with Alphabet Soup. Jerry Bailey 2001 4-1 5-1 Mr. John says: Ran well in this spot before. Now adds to his advantages the Michael says: This quick son of Theatrical has been around the world a few benefit of good advice from Kudos.: times since the last start. He’ll take a spin with the best. 2 JEFF DAVENPORT, DAN HENDRICKS 5 ALLEN E. PAULSON LIVING TRUST WILLIAM I. MOTT TOM LENNER, JESS RAVICH & MURRAY THOMAS HAP Ch h 1996 Theatrical - Committed DAYTONA by Hagley Ch g 2004 Indian Ridge - Kyka by Bred in KY by ALLEN E. PAULSON Blushing Groom Bred in IRE by IRISH NATIONAL STUD PARTICIPANT 2000
PARTICIPANT 2008 Chris McCarron Alex Solis Mr. John says: Could be the best bet of the day. Hap has the pedigree for the race, and he’s as well-connected as they come. Looks to be sitting pretty for a Mr. John says: Picture this: beauty, fleetness, and the footing he likes best. 10-1 19-1 happy ride. Could deliver the biggest surprise of the day.
3 JOHN H. PEACE GEORGE ARNOLD II 6 PRESTONWOOD FARM LLC JULIO CANANI DELAY OF GAME DkB g 1993-2016 Summer Squall - Wimbledon SPECIAL RING by Blushing Groom B g 1997 Nureyev - Ring Beaune Bred in KY by MARCIA GUMBERG by Bering Bred in KY by WERTHEIMER & FRERE PARTICIPANT 1999
PARTICIPANT 2003, 2004 David Flores Victor Espinoza Alex Solis
Mr. John says: This guy has tons of courage and is always a strong contender. Mr. John says: Had troubled trips in both previous attempts. Likes to stalk and with half a chance could push by the competition and win by a lip. 16-1 Michael says: That chest alone is worth a wager. It holds unlimited heart. 4-1 silver charm
INTERSTATE INTERSTATE 64 75 6 BREEDERS’ CUP SPRINT Grade I - $1,500,000
FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD . Northern Hemisphere Three-Year-Olds 124 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs.; Southern Hemisphere Three years old, 122 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs. All Fillies and Mares allowed 3 lbs. $22,500 to pre-enter, $22,500 to enter, with guaranteed $1.5 million purse including travel awards of which 55% to the owner of the winner, 17% to second, 9% to third, 5% to fourth, 3% to fifth, 1% to sixth, 1% to seventh, and 1% to eighth; plus travel awards to starters not based in California.
odds OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY odds OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY 1 ALBERT FRIED, JR. RICHARD SCHOSBERG 4 JEFFREY S. SULLIVAN ERNIE POULOS AFFIRMED SUCCESS BLACK TIE AFFAIR Gr/ro h 1986-2011 Miswaki - Hat Tab Girl B G 1994 Affirmed - Towering Success by Al Hattab by Irish Tower Bred in IRE by S. PESKOFF Bred in KY by ALBERT FRIED, JR.
PARTICIPANT 1998, 1999 FINISHED 3rd 1990
Jorge Chavez Eusebio Razo, Jr. Mr. John says: Hard for him to lose at the distance. Show him and ’Tator a bag Michael says: The kindest, gentlest horse to ever call Old Friends home. He 3-2 of mints and box that exacta. 4-1 gave jockey Jerry Bailey his first Breeders’ Cup win.
2 THOMAS C SANFORD WILLIAM SPAWR 5 JEFFREY SENGARA TED WEST & WILLIAM SPAWR BLUESTHESTANDARD AMAZOMBIE B g 1997-2014 American Standard - Bob’s Blue by Bob’s Dusty B g 2006 Northern Afleet - Wilshe Amaze Bred in GA by TERRY BROWN by In Excess Bred in CA by GREGG ANDERSON
WINNER 2011 FINISHED 2nd 2003
Mike Smith
Mike Smith 7-1 Mr. John says: The victor in 2011. Just keep Rapid Redux from removing his 13-1 tack prior to the post parade and he’ll run a big one. Mr. John says: Finished a game second in 2003 at these odds. Would have been a worthy winner. 3 SAM RIVINIUS TERRY KNIGHT 6 DENNIS RICHARD NORMAN MILLER III AREYOUTALKINTOME BONAPAW DkB g 2001 Smokester - Andrea Gail B h 1996 Sabona - Pawlova by Storm Bird by Nijinsky II Bred in KY by PETER M. BRANT Bred in KY by DR. WILLIAM O. REED
PARTICIPANT 2002 PARTICIPANT 2006 Gerard Melancon
Victor Espinoza 54-1 Mr. John says: Bumped in his last attempt; draw a line through that race. Look Mr. John says: Action talks and he’s proved he can get the job done. A very in - for an effort like those that won him the Vosburgh and Taylor’s Special Stakes. teresting overlay. 4-1 Cajun Beat vs. Bluesthestandard in the 2003 Sprint
odds OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY odds OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY 7 Padua Stables and STEVE MARGOLIS 10 JOHN TOFFAN & J.GONZALEZ JOHN & JOSEPH IRACANE TRUDY MCCAFFERY CAJUN BEAT ELABORATE DkB g 2000 Grand Slam - Becky’s Shirt Ch g 1995 Gilded Time - Jeannie’s Gift by Cure the Blues by Gulch Bred in KY by JOHN T. L. JONES JR. Bred in KY by JOHN TOFFAN & & H. SMOOT FAHLGREN TRUDY MCCAFFERY
WINNER 2003 PARTICIPANT 2000 Victor Espinoza Cornelio Velasquez
Mr. John says: Let’s keep it simple: Overlooking this viable longshot would be a 22-1 Mr. John says: Feel the music? Remember what he did last time he tried the 40-1 Sprint and let the good times roll. huge mistake.
8 TRACY FARMER NICK ZITO 11 TEA PARTY STABLE TODD BEATTIE COMMENTATOR FABULOUS STRIKE Ch g 2001 Distorted Humor - Outsource DkB g 2003 Smart Strike - Fabulous Find by Storm Bird by Lost Code Bred in NY by MICHAEL MARTINEZ Bred in PA by TEA PARTY STABLE
PARTICIPANT 2007
PARTICIPANT 2008
Joe Bravo
Mr. John says: He’s had a fairly long layoff and has never looked so relaxed as Ramon Dominguez he does now. And after all, Commentator is a proven master of the comeback. Mr. John says: I don’t know about the rumors that he’s been taking advice from 8-1 Michael says: In a nice spot. Should enjoy the company. 6-1 Zenyatta, but he definitely did some training up by running with Sarbonne.
9 DAVID & RITA MILCH DARRELL VIENNA 12 O. H. FRISBEE G. SANDERS & HERRICK RACING DISTURBINGTHEPEACE GLITTERMAN B g 1998 Bold Badgett - Regal Riot B h1985-2011 Dewan - Moon Glitter by Sovereign Dancer by In Reality Bred in CA by OLD ENGLISH RANCHO Bred in KY by FRANK D. TURNER & PATSY MCKUEN
PARTICIPANT 1990
PARTICIPANT 2002 Walter Guerra
Victor Espinoza Mr. John says: It’s not all about Calder. Watch this horse; he’ll make his mark on the world. 12-1 Mr. John says: Broke slowly last time, but with a good start he could cause 10-1 plenty of trouble for the competition. Gulch, 1988 Sprint winner Amazombie, 2011 Sprint winner
Little Silver Charm says: It seems that at one time or another every horse at Old Friends has run in this race. Except me.
odds OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY odds OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY 13 PETER M. BRANT LEROY JOLLEY 16 GATSAS THOROUGHBREDS LLC JOHN TERRANOVA II GULCH SHADOW CASTER Ch G 1996 Future Storm - Just Dance B h 1984-2016 Mr. Prospector - Jameela by Duck Dance by Rambunctious Bred in FL by HOBEAU FARM Bred in KY by PETER M. BRANT
WINNER 1988 PARTICIPANT 2000 Angel Cordero, Jr. Jorge Chavez
Mr. John says: No matter what spot he starts from, a deserving favorite who’s won it before. Never forget, he’s Gulch and you’re not. Mr. John says: If Shadow Caster can repeat his form from the Forego, he may 6-1 50-1 just dance his way to victory
14 F. W. HOOPER L. FENSTERMAKER 17 F. W. LUCAS WILLIAM I. MOTT PRECISIONIST TAYLOR’S SPECIAL Ch h 1981-2006 Crozier - Excellently DkB h 1981-2006 Hawkin’s Special - Bette’s Gold by Forli by Espea Bred in FL by F. W. HOOPER Bred in KY by DRAVO G. FOLEY
WINNER 1985 PARTICIPANT 1986, 1987
Chris McCarron Randy Romero 1986 Jacinto Vasquez 1987
Michael says: A Hall of Famer no matter the distance, his speed is only Michael says:Taylor’s Special overcame a lot to become one of the best sprinters surpassed by his beauty and intelligence 3-1 5-1 of his day. Taylor - as special as they come.
15 MR. & MRS. J. S. MOSS CHARLES E. WHITTINGHAM 18 EDMUND A.GANN ROBERT FRANKEL RUHLMANN YOU AND I DkB h 1985-2008 Mr. Leader - Indian Maiden DkB h 1991 Kris S. - La Chaposa by Chieftain by Ups Bred in KY by NORTH RIDGE FARM Bred in FL by W. A. FABRY & JEFFREY E. JOHNSON
PARTICIPANT 1988 PARTICIPANT 1995
Jorge Chavez Gary Stevens
Michael says: What an overlay! Not just a long distance runner. To this day Mr. John says: Can show up with a big effort if he wants to. It’s up to him. Running 20-1 his mile recordof 1:33.40 at Santa Anita has never been surpassed. Never for - 3-1 long or short, he can do the job. get the great Ruhlmann. Classic competitor Marquetry (1987-2013) in his racing days
Delay of Game (1993-2016), a top contender on both turf and dirt, in the post parade for the 1999 Breeders’ Cup Mile
Geri ran second in the 1997 Breeders’ Cup Mile at Hollywood Affirmed Park. He, too, was a Success leading multi-surface works for stakes winner. the 1999 BC Sprint
After stud duty in the US, Japan, Affirmed Success and Italy, Geri these days, trad - enjoys retirement ing an evening just down the back scratch with road from where Northern Stone. he was foaled.
The powerful stride of ‘93 Classic contender Wallenda (1990-2016) Special RIng (blinkers) and Irish Warrior return from the 2003 Mile. makes dirt fly at Oaklawn. What if Ring had made that early move when he wanted to? 7 BREEDERS’ CUP TURF Grade I - $4,000,000
FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD . Northern Hemisphere Three-Year-Olds 122 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs.; Southern Hemisphere Three years old, 117 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs. All Fillies and Mares allowed 3 lbs. $50,000 to pre-enter, $50,000 to enter, with guaranteed $4 million purse including travel awards of which 55% to the owner of the winner, 17% to second, 9% to third, 5% to fourth, 3% to fifth, 1% to sixth, 1% to seventh, and 1% to eighth; plus travel awards to starters not based in California.
odds OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY odds OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY 1 RYEHILL FARM DAVID DONK 3 MADELEINE PAULSON WILLIAM I. MOTT AWAD FRAISE B h 1990-2011 Caveat - Dancer’s Candy B g 1988-2005 Strawberry Road - Zalataia by Noble Dancer by Dictus Bred in KY by PETER M. BRANT Bred in KY by ALLEN E. PAULSON
WINNER 1992 PARTICIPANT 1995, 1996, 1997 PARTICIPANT 1993, 1994
Eddie Maple 1995 Patrick Valenzuela 1992 Chris McCarron 1996, Pat Day 1997 Chris McCarron 1993, 1994
Mr. John says: A closer. With some pace up front, look for a blistering late run. Michael says: His ‘92 win was one of the most exciting ever. As Sky Classic 4-1 There’s a reason he still holds the records for a mile and a quarter on the grass 13-1 makes his late run on the outside keep your eye on the rail. No hole is too small at Arlington and a mile and a half on the Saratoga turf for Fraise’s agility and courage.
2 ALLEN E. PAULSON CHARLES E. WHITTINGHAM 4 ALLEN E. PAULSON LIVING TRUST WILLIAM I. MOTT ESTRAPADE HAP Ch f 1980-2005 Vaguely Noble - Klepto Ch h 1996 Theatrical - Committed by No Robbery by Hagley Bred in KY by N. B. HUNT Bred in KY by ALLEN E. PAULSON
FINISHED 3rd 1986 PARTICIPANT 2001 Fernando Toro
Jerry Bailey
Michael says: Her ‘86 Arlington Million win is legendary, and don’t forget her Mr. John says: Winner of the Shadwell Turf Mile, twice winner of the Bernard other four G1 wins. There’s no better turf champion in the field—or any field 6-1 5-1 Baruch Stakes, and other top rated graded stakes. A deserving co-favorite.
Little Mike working for the 2012 Turf and settling in comfortably at Old Friends odds OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY odds OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY 5 PRISCILLA VACCAREZZA CARLO VACCAREZZA LITTLE MIKE B g 2007 Spanish Steps - Hay Jude by Wavering Monarch Bred in FL by CARLO E. VACCAREZZA
WINNER 2012 PARTICIPANT 2013 Little Silver Charm says: Ramon Dominguez 2012 Mike Smith 2013 I don’t like to brag but I used to race Prized along his paddock fence and I won every time. If you believe Michael says: Little Mike. All he does is win big on the biggest days. that, you’ll probably want to hear more about my 16-1 Mr. John says: At this price? Are you kidding? Eclipse Award.
6 CLOVER RACING NEIL DRYSDALE 8 DARBY DAN FARM JOHN M. VEITCH & MEADOWBROOK FARMS SUNSHINE FOREVER PRIZED B h 1985-2014 Roberto - Outward Sunshine DkB h 1986-2014 Kris S. - My Turbulent Miss by Graustark by My Dad George Bred in KY by JOHN W. GALBREATH. Bred in FL by MEADOWBROOK FARMS, INC.
FINISHED 2nd 1988 WINNER 1989 PARTICIPANT 1989
Eddie Delahousaye Angel Cordero, Jr. Mr. John says: Has won over a million on dirt and hey, he didn’t do too bad in his 6-1 first start on the turf. One of the best ever. 4-1 Michael says: There will never be another Sunshine Forever. And, if the course hadn’t been soft at Churchill Downs, he would have won the ’88 Breeders’ Cup Turf. Just ask John Veitch.
7 MADELINE AUERBACH, BARRY ABRAMS 9 KNOB HILL STABLE PHILLIP ENGLAND DAVID ABRAMS & VINCENZO LOVERSO STARSPANGLED HEAT THORNFIELD Ch g 1994 Sky Classic - Alexandrina Ch g 2006 Unusual Heat - Bel Aire Belle by Conquistador Cielo by Runaway Grooom Bred in KY by KNOB HILL STABLE. Bred in CA by MADELINE AUERBACH, DAVID ABRAMS & VINCENZO LOVERSO. PARTICIPANT 1999
PARTICIPANT 2014 Richard Dos Ramos
Corey Nakatani 77-1 59 -1 Mr. John says: The Canadian Horse of the Year has found himself a great spot. He has never looked more impressive than he does now. Mr. John says: Will run an explosive race if he gets serious. But will he just wanna stay at home and play with Forte dei Marmi?
Prized (1986-2014), 1989 Turf winner,at 28 years old Black Tie Affair (1986-2011), 1991 Classic winner, at age 24, with Michael 8 BREEDERS’ CUP CLASSIC Grade I - $6,000,000
FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD . Northern Hemisphere Three-Year-Olds 122 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs.; Southern Hemisphere Three years old, 117 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs. All Fillies and Mares allowed 3 lbs. $75,000 to pre-enter, $75,000 to enter, with guaranteed $6 million purse including travel awards of which 55% to the owner of the winner, 17% to second, 9% to third, 5% to fourth, 3% to fifth, 1% to sixth, 1% to seventh, and 1% to eighth; plus travel awards to starters not based in California.
odds OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY odds OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY 1 RIDDER THOROUGHBRED STABLE DAVID HOFMANS 4 FOUR ROSES RICHARD DUTROW, JR. & WILLIAM L. CLIFTON, JR. THOROUGHBREDS ALPHABET SOUP DIAMOND STRIPES Ro h 1991 Cozzene - Illiterate by Arts and Letters Gr/Ro g 2003 Notebook - On to Summer Bred in PA by SOUTHEAST ASSOCIATES by Romantic Glory Bred in FL by MR. & MRS. SAMUEL H. ROGERS, JR.
WINNER 1996 PARTICIPANT 2007
Cornelio Velasquez Chris McCarron
Mr. John says: Remains to be seen if he got enough out of his Meadowlands 19-1 Michael says: Spell it any way you want, the horse who beat Cigar can beat any 39-1 Cup win to contend here. Wise-guy bet this year? horse in the world.
2 RUDLEIN STABLE & H. BOND 5 DIAMOND PRIDE LLC, LANNI BOB BAFFERT FAMILY TRUST, MERCEDES STABLE LLC BEHRENS B. SCHIAPPA B h 1994-2014 Pleasant Colony - Hot Novel by Mari’s Book GAME ON DUDE Bred in KY by JOANNE H. NOR DkB h 2007 Awesome Again - Worldly Pleasure by Devil His Due Bred in KY by ADENA SPRINGS PARTICIPANT 1997, 1999
Jerry Bailey 1997 FINISHED 2nd 2011 Jorge Chavez 1999 PARTICIPANT 2012, 2013 Chantal Sutherland-Kruse 2011 Mr. John says: Has overcome more than his share of difficulties to be among Rafael Bejarano 2012, Mike Smith 2013 2-1 the best. Remember his Pegasus victory over no less than Touch Gold. 13-1 Mr. John says: He’s the Dude. Need I say more?
3 JEFFREY S. SULLIVAN ERNIE POULOS 6 PETER M. BRANT LEROY JOLLEY BLACK TIE AFFAIR GULCH Gr/ro h 1986-2011 Miswaki - Hat Tab Girl B h 1984 2016 Mr. Prospector - Jameela by Al Hattab by Rambunctious Bred in IRE by S. PESKOFF Bred in KY by PETER M. BRANT
PARTICIPANT 1987 WINNER 1991 Jose Santos
Jerry Bailey Mr. John says: Don’t dismiss this sprint champion at the distance. Remember Michael says: A true working class hero. His wire-to-wire ‘91 Breeders’ Cup that third place in the Belmont Stakes and his two seconds in the Whitney. Classic win was one of the best ever. No horse ever had more heart. 3-1 4-1 1996 Breeders’ Cup Classic In the paddock... Alphabet Soup works for the 1996 Classic at Woodbine Will’s Way, winner of the 1996 Travers Stakes
In the paddock... Alphabet Soup, winner of the 1996 San Antonio & San Pasqual Stakes
Alphabet Soup and Louis Quatorze catch Mt. Sassafras. Cigar thunders up too late. Alphabet Soup wins the 1996 BC Classic
Alphabet Soup runs for fun at Old Friends, 2016 Silver Charm then, and now Game On Dude working for the 2013 Breeders’ Cup Classic and these days on the farm
odds OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY odds OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY 7 JUDDMONTE FARMS, ROBERT FRANKEL 10 BRAEBURN FARM RICHARD O'CONNELL ENGELSON, ENGELSON & FRANKEL THUNDER RUMBLE DkB h 1989-2015 Thunder Puddles - MARQUETRY Lyphette by Lyphardr Ch h 1987-2013 Conquistador Cielo - Regent’s Bred in NY by DR. KARL WIDMER. Walk by Vice Regent Bred in KY by EDWARD A. COX, JR..
PARTICIPANT 1992 Participant 1991, 1992, 1993 Pat Eddery 1991, David Flores 1992, Kent Desormeaux 1993 Herb McCauley
Mr. John says: Perfect distance for this valiant New York-bred Travers winner. 1-2 Michael says: The best friend you could ever ask for. His beauty is so much more 40-1 Always expect a strong race from him. than skin deep. Does beauty equal victory?
8 F. W. HOOPER L. FENSTERMAKER 11 JUDDMONTE FARMS ROBERT FRANKEL PRECISIONIST TINNERS WAY Ch h 1981-2006 Crozier - Excellently Ch h 1990 Secretariat - Devon Diva by Forli by The Minstrel Bred in FL by F. W. HOOPER Bred in KY by JUDDMONTE FARMS
PARTICIPANT 1995 PARTICIPANT 1986
Eddie Delahousaye Chris McCarron Mr. John says: Has done his dad proud on turf and dirt, and don’t forget his two Pacific Classic wins. If Tinner can stay focused for two whole minutes he’ll be 3-1 Michael says: He taught Chris McCarron how to be a jockey. Just ask Chris! 19-1 hard to beat.
9 ROBERT B. & BOB BAFFERT 12 STRONACH STABLES DAVID HOFMANS BEVERLY J. LEWIS & STONERSIDE STABLE SILVER CHARM TOUCH GOLD Gr/Ro h 1994 Silver Buck - Bonnie’s Poker B H 1994 Deputy Minister - Passing Mood by Poker by Buckpasser Bred in FL by MARY LOU WOOTTON. Bred in KY by HOLTSINGER, INC., HILL N DALE FARM & STAR STABLE FINISHED 2nd 1998
PARTICIPANT 1997, 1998 Gary Stevens Chris McCarron
Michael says : The greatest horse in the history of racing, according to me! 3-2 And, I’m so lucky that he lives in my back yard. 3-2 Michael says: It takes a tough horse to win the Breeders’ Cup Classic and Touch Gold is as tough as they come. odds OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY odds OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY 13 DOGWOOD STABLE FRANK ALEXANDER 15 RUDLEIN STABLE H. BOND & WILLIAM L. CLIFTON, JR. WALLENDA DkB h 1990--2016 Gulch - So Glad WILL’S WAY by Liloy B h 1994 Easy Goer - Willamae Bred in FL by HARAS SANTA MARIA by Tentam DE ARARAS & PETER M. BRANT Bred in KY by ROBERT QUINICHETT
PARTICIPANT 1993 PARTICIPANT 1996
Herb McCauley Jorge Chavez
Mr. John says: Never, ever underestimate the heart of this tough, smart guy. Mr. John says:Could leave it till a split second before the wire. He’s got an 32-1 7-1 exciting style; loves nipping ’em right when they least expect it.
14 THE THOROUGHBRED BOB BAFFERT CORPORATION WAR EMBLEM DkB g 1994 Our Emblem - Sweetest Lady by Lord at War Bred in KY by CHARLES NUCKOLS, JR. AND SONS Little Silver Charm says: PARTICIPANT 2002 My new friend Alphabet Soup. My idol Silver Charm. Victor Espinoza My dear friend Marquetry. My grazing partner Black Tie Affair. My role model Precisionist. Wallenda, the tough - Michael says: Catch him if you can. est horse I’ve ever met. I guess that’s why you call this 3-1 race The Classic.
Black Tie Affair Touch Gold
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Thank you to our wonderful photographers:
Laura Battles Front Cover photo: Alphabet Soup, Inside Cover: Michael, John & Touch Gold, Little Silver Charm, Racing Photos. Farm photos: Affirmed Success, Alphabet Soup, Amazombie, Areyoutalkintome, Awad, Black Tie Affair, Bluesthe - standard, Bonapaw , Daytona, Delay of Game, Diamond Stripes, Disturbingthepeace, Elaborate, Eldaafer, Fabu - lous Strike, Game On Dude, Geri, Gulch, Hidden Lake, Little Mike, Marquetry, Polish Navy, Precisionist, Prized, Rail Trip, Shadow Caster, Silver Charm, Special Ring, Starspangled Heat, Thornfield, Thunder Rumble, Tinners Way, Touch Gold, Wallenda, War Emblem, Will’s Way, You and I
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Rick Capone Black Tie Affair with Michael
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