At first glance, it appeared as though the Equibase chart-maker at Grand Prairie in Western Canada blew it when he had the winner of a $7,500 allowance race – Conrado – and the runner-up – Crown Ruler – both ridden by jockey Juan Apango. However, a quick check revealed that the runner-up goes …
Ocala owner, breeder and consignor Tom McCrocklin has been on fire lately and he’s the breeder of Fivefive Six Champ, currently battling for the title of leading race-winner of 2024. The 5-year-old First Dude gelding won for the fifth time this year in a $23,800 allowance optional claiming race at Mountaineer Casino & Resort. …
Petulant Delight used a strong finish to return to the winner’s circle at Parx Racing after a dry spell of six months, showing at the ripe old age of nine it’s not yet time to retire. The First Dude gelding bred by Ocala Stud Farm had Luis Rivera up in a …
The Martinez triumvirate made it two straight wire-to-wire victories at Presque Isle Downs with the 4-year-old Happyisashappydoes, who posted an Equibase ‘E’ speed figure of 103 for the second time in 12 days. The First Dude gelding bred by Eddy R. and Linda Martinez, trained by Linda Martinez and ridden by Willie Martinez, …
After Nina’s Last Gift’s first three tries at Gulfstream Park produced a fourth, sixth and eighth, two of the races on the dirt and one on the turf, trainer Lazaro Alvarez inadvertently found the hole card for the daughter of First Dude. The 3-year-old filly’s fourth start was scheduled for one mile on …
The fifth race at Presque Isle Downs yesterday was a $34,000 allowance optional claimer at a mile and 70 yards on the all-weather track. The winner in wire-to-wire fashion was Happyisashappydoes, a 4-year-old First Dude gelding making just his 11th start. The race turned out to be a Martinez Festival. Happyisashappydoes …
One of the biggest bargains in the First Dude arsenal – Neigh Dude – added to his luster with a one-length victory in a $20,800 starter allowance test at Monmouth Park. The 5-year-old gelding bred by Porter Racing Stable was a mere $2,000 Timonium October yearling; his score in New Jersey …
“From last to first” is a popular term coined by U. S. announcers when a horse who trailed early comes roaring down the lane to get up and win. Gulfstream Park’s Pete Aiello put a new spin on the call when Naa Dudette rallied from out of the TV picture down the backstretch, …
It took a little while for First Dude to get that elusive 1,000th winning ride last week, but only about 2 1/2 hours – at the same track – to start him on his second 1,000, compliments of Double Diamond’s owner, Don Dizney. The first race at Thistledown on Thursday was …
It took several days for the information to reach the U. S. shores, but First Dude’s sons and daughters have now won 1,000 races. The milestone achievement came on May 14, when the 3-year-old colt Dude Sunrise scored in an allowance race in Japan. Out of the Big Drama mare Dramamina, …