Big Drama
Big Drama | |
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Sire | Montbrook |
Grandsire | Buckaroo |
Dam | Riveting Drama |
Damsire | Notebook |
Sex | (colt) |
Foaled | February 14, 2006 |
Died | January 25, 2021 | (aged 14)
Country | United States |
Colour | Dark Bay |
Breeder | Harold Queen |
Owner | Harold Queen |
Trainer | David Fawkes |
Record | 17: 10 - 4 - 1 |
Earnings | $2,746,060 |
Major wins | |
Smile Sprint Handicap (2010) Mr. Prospector Stakes (2011) Breeders' Cup wins: Breeders' Cup Sprint (2010) | |
Awards | |
American Champion Sprint Horse (2010) | |
Last updated on April 27, 2012 [1] |
Big Drama (February 14, 2006 – January 25, 2021) was a Thoroughbred racehorse. He was euthanized in January 2021 following complications with a stomach issue.[2]
Background
Big Drama was a dark bay bred in Florida by his owner Harold Queen. He was trained by David Fawkes.
He was sired by Montbrook out of Riveting Drama.
Racing career
Big Drama's two-year-old campaign included winning the Grade III
Highlights of his three-year-old year include winning the Red Legend Stakes at
At age 4, on November 6, 2010, Big Drama, trained by David Fawkes and ridden by Eibar Coa, won the Breeders' Cup Sprint at Churchill Downs.[5]
He won the 2010 Eclipse Award "American Champion Sprint Horse" Votes: Big Drama, 170; Majesticperfection, 61; Discreetly Mine, 4[6]
In his 5-year-old debut, Big Drama returned to Gulfstream Park on January 15, 2011, and set a track record of 1:08.12 for 6 furlongs in the Mr. Prospector Stakes. He earned a Beyer Speed Figure of 120 for this race.[7]
References
- ^ "Horse Registry",Equibase.com
- ^ "Champion Sprinter Big Drama Dies At Age 15". Paulick Report. January 25, 2021. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ Shinar, J (October 19, 2008): "Big Drama Completes Florida Series Sweep",Bloodhorse.com
- ^ Welsch, M: "Despite DQ, Big Drama impresses" "3/30/09","DRF.com"
- ^ Welsch, Mike, Daily Racing Form (November 6, 2010): "Big Drama wires in Breeders' Cup Sprint",breederscup.com
- ^ DRF Staff (January 18, 2011): "Winners of the 2010 Eclipse Awards",DRF.com
- ^ Gray, Ed (January 15, 2011): "Big Drama Sets Track Record In Mr. Prospector",GulfstreamPark.com