First Dude

Time to Cruise Cruises at Laurel under Angel Cruz

    Prior to gaining his second victory in four starts yesterday at Laurel Race Track, Time to Cruise had a bundle stolen from his bank account following his previous race on January 22nd.     The 3-year-old Pennsylvania-bred colt by First Dude had finished third under Carlos Lopez only to be disqualified and placed

Neigh Dude Romps at Parx; First Dude Approaching 900 Winning Rides

    Sometime this week, it’s highly probable that First Dude’s runners will celebrate another career milestone – 900 visits to winner’s circles from coast to coast. No. 898 came yesterday at Parx Racing when Neigh Dude won the fifth race under Jeremy Laprida with one of the easiest scores First Dude or his rider

Quana Dude Scores at Delta Downs from Out of the Clouds

    Despite being saddled with the No. 10 post and having to endure a wide trip throughout the entire 6 1/2 furlongs, Quana Dude rallied from off the pace and scored his fourth career victory last night at Delta Downs.     The 6-year-old son of First Dude was off well but had to

Maryquitecontrary Wins Gr. II Inside Information; Extends Winning Streak to 5

    Rod Lundock’s fabulous Maryquitecontrary became the first Florida-bred runner by a Florida sire to win a graded stakes in 2023 with a last-to-first performance in the Gr. II, $200,000 Inside Information on yesterday’s Pegasus World Cup program at Gulfstream Park.     Luca Panici was once again aboard the 4-year-old daughter of First

First Dude: Two More Winners, 18 for Sunset Paula Jo

    First Dude has picked up two more winners so far this week and he now has seven in January, tied with Khozan for first place in the early going among Florida’s sires. Too Much Vino became No. 7 at Gulfstream Park on Wednesday, preceded by Sunset Paula Jo’s 18th career victory at Camarero

Charlie’s Wish Misses Monster Payday in a Photo

    The owners who race in the name of Royalight Racing may never experience a more costly finish than the one their 3-year-old First Dude filly, Charlie’s Wish, suffered yesterday in the $125,000 Gasparilla Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs.      Aside from the guaranteed purse of $50,000, the race included a bonus of

Unlike the Weather, First Dude is on Fire

    The weather has been pretty chilly around the country lately, but in Ocala First Dude is blazing.     Conrado, a 3-year-old colt bred by Joseph Arboritanza making his eighth start, broke his maiden at Tampa Bay Downs yesterday and became winner No. 5 for First Dude since Jan. 1.  Carlos Rojas guided

One Week into New Year, First Dude Has 4 Winners

    Picking Up Pennies picked up another $53,600 yesterday after winning the 10th race at Gulfstream Park – an $87,000 allowance optional claimer – and moved into First Dude’s $200,000-plus club with earnings of $210,420. The 5-year-old gelding bred by Jesus Rodriguez joined the growing group at No. 20 among 22 members.    

First Dude Begins New Year with a Victory, a Second and a Third

    First Dude got off to a fast New Year’s start as he strives for an eighth straight season of finishing in the top four on Florida’s leading sire list.     The son of Stephen Got Even had three starters on New Year’s Day; Cindy’s Song won at Tampa Bay Downs and earned