Casa Creed
American racehorse
Casa Creed (foaled March 21, 2016) is an American multiple Grade I turf winning Thoroughbred racehorse . His Grade I wins included the Jaipur Stakes both in 2021 and 2022 at Belmont Park , and the Fourstardave Handicap at Saratoga Race Course in 2022 and 2023.
Background
Casa Creed is a bay horse who in Kentucky by Silver Springs Stud, a daughter of 2012 Malibu Stakes winner Jimmy Creed out of the Bellamy Road unraced mare Achalaya. Casa Creed is the first of her six foals. Achalaya also has a two-year-old Distorted Humor colt, a yearling Omaha Beach colt, and a 2022 Authentic filly.[ 3] In 2022 his sire Jimmy Creed stands at Spendthrift Farm for US$10,000.[ 3]
Casa Creed was first bought at the Ocala Breeder's Sales Company 2017 Winter mixed Sale for US$15,000 from the Janie Roper consignment by Amalio Ruiz-Lozano.[ 4] Later that year Casa Creed was bought for US$105,000 from the Kelli Mitchell consignment at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale by LRE Racing.[ 3]
After two starts in 2018 LRE Racing sold a share to Mike Francesa, New York sports talk radio presenter's JEH Racing Stable .
Casa Creed was trained by U.S. Racing Hall of Fame trainer William I. Mott .[ 3] He was retired from racing after a fourth-place finish in the Poker Stakes at Saratoga as an eight-year-old.[ 5] He will stand the 2025 stud season at Mill Ridge Farm in Lexington, Kentucky .[ 6]
Statistics
Date
Distance
Race
Grade/ Group
Track
Odds
Field
Finish
Winning Time
Winning (Losing) Margin
Jockey
Ref
2018 – two-year-old season
Jul 28, 2018
6 furlongs
Maiden Special Weight
Saratoga
32.25
10
6
1:11.08
(9+ 1 ⁄2 lengths )
Junior Alvarado
[ 7]
Aug 4, 2018
7 furlongs
Maiden Special Weight
Saratoga
6.80
9
1
1:23.47
1+ 1 ⁄2 lengths
Junior Alvarado
[ 8]
Oct 6, 2018
1 mile
Champagne Stakes
I
Belmont Park
32.25
10
7
1:34.63
(15 lengths )
David Cohen
[ 9]
Oct 28, 2018
7 furlongs
Spendthrift Juvenile Stallion Stakes[ a]
Churchill Downs
3.50*
9
7
1:23.30
(10+ 3 ⁄4 lengths )
Junior Alvarado
[ 10]
2019 – three-year-old season
Jan 5, 2019
abt. 7+ 1 ⁄2 furlongs
Kitten's Joy Stakes
Listed
Gulfstream Park
12.70
9
1
1:30.64
neck
John R. Velazquez
[ 11]
Feb 3, 2019
1 mile
Dania Beach Stakes
Listed
Gulfstream Park
3.10
11
6
1:34.96
(9+ 1 ⁄4 lengths )
John R. Velazquez
[ 12]
Mar 2, 2019
1+ 1 ⁄16 miles
Palm Beach Stakes
III
Gulfstream Park
6.60
8
2
1:41.93
(3 ⁄4 length )
John R. Velazquez
[ 13]
May 4, 2019
1+ 1 ⁄16 miles
American Turf Stakes
II
Churchill Downs
15.90
13
9
1:44.63
(4 lengths )
John R. Velazquez
[ 14]
Jun 1, 2019
1 mile
Penn Mile Stakes
II
Penn National
4.60
8
2
1:37.45
(1+ 1 ⁄4 lengths )
Junior Alvarado
[ 15]
Jul 4, 2019
1+ 1 ⁄16 miles
Manila Stakes
Belmont Park
3.70
8
3
1:31.56
(1 ⁄2 length )
Junior Alvarado
[ 16]
Aug 2, 2019
1 mile
National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes
II
Saratoga
2.00*
8
1
1:33.72
head
Junior Alvarado
[ 17]
2020 – four-year-old season
May 21, 2020
1 mile
Allowance
Churchill Downs
5.50
10
3
1:37.09
(1+ 1 ⁄2 lengths )
John R. Velazquez
[ 18]
Jun 20, 2020
1+ 1 ⁄16 miles
Wise Dan Stakes
II
Churchill Downs
8.50
9
7
1:41.15
(2+ 1 ⁄4 lengths )
Martin Garcia
[ 19]
Aug 22, 2020
1 mile
Fourstardave Handicap
I
Saratoga
10.60
9
3
1:33.32
(2+ 1 ⁄2 lengths )
Junior Alvarado
[ 20]
Oct 3, 2020
1 mile
Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes
I
Keeneland
10.60
9
4
1:33.99
(2+ 1 ⁄2 lengths )
Martin Garcia
[ 21]
Nov 7, 2020
1 mile
Breeders' Cup Mile
I
Keeneland
21.90
14
12
1:33.73
(6+ 3 ⁄4 lengths )
Junior Alvarado
[ 22]
2021 – five-year-old season
Jan 9, 2021
1 mile
Tropical Turf Stakes
III
Gulfstream Park
2.20
8
2
1:33.62
(1 ⁄2 length )
Junior Alvarado
[ 23]
Mar 6, 2021
1 mile
Frank E. Kilroe Mile Stakes
I
Santa Anita
10.60
10
6
1:34.48
(1+ 1 ⁄4 lengths )
John R. Velazquez
[ 24]
Apr 24, 2021
7 furlongs
Elusive Quality Stakes
Listed
Belmont Park
2.80
8
1
1:22.65
head
Joe Bravo
[ 25]
Jun 5, 2021
6 furlongs
Jaipur Stakes
I
Belmont Park
10.80
9
1
1:08.04
2 lengths
Junior Alvarado
[ 26]
Aug 14, 2021
1 mile
Fourstardave Handicap
I
Saratoga
6.20
8
3
1:33.09
(2 lengths )
Junior Alvarado
[ 27]
Sep 11, 2021
6 furlongs
FanDuel Turf Sprint Stakes
III
Kentucky Downs
5.40
12
5
1:07.90[ b]
(3 lengths )
Junior Alvarado
[ 28]
Nov 6, 2021
1 mile
Breeders' Cup Mile
I
Del Mar
37.40
13
8
1:34.01
(3+ 1 ⁄2 lengths )
Junior Alvarado
[ 29]
2022 – six-year-old season
Feb 26, 2022
1351 metres[ c]
1351 Turf Sprint
III
King Abdulaziz (KSA )
12.00[ d]
14
2
1:18.00
(neck)
Luis Saez
[ 30]
Mar 26, 2022
1200 metres[ e]
Al Quoz Sprint
I
Meydan (UAE )
14.00[ f]
16
5
1:08.61
(2+ 1 ⁄4 lengths )
Luis Saez
[ 31]
Jun 11, 2022
6 furlongs
Jaipur Stakes
I
Belmont Park
4.20
13
1
1:07.44
1 ⁄2 length
Luis Saez
[ 32]
Aug 13, 2022
1 mile
Fourstardave Handicap
I
Saratoga
4.20
5
1
1:34.20
1+ 1 ⁄2 lengths
Luis Saez
[ 33]
Oct 6, 2022
1 mile
Coolmore Turf Mile
I
Keeneland
5.24
11
5
1:33.29
(2 lengths )
Luis Saez
[ 34]
Nov 6, 2022
5+ 1 ⁄2 furlongs
Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint
I
Keeneland
11.48
14
9
1:01.79
(4+ 1 ⁄4 lengths )
Luis Saez
[ 35]
2023 – seven-year-old season
Feb 25, 2023
1351 metres[ g]
1351 Turf Sprint
III
King Abdulaziz (KSA )
6.00[ h]
11
2
1:17.49
(head)
Luis Saez
[ 36]
Jun 10, 2023
6 furlongs
Jaipur Stakes
I
Belmont Park
3.95
14
3
1:07.93
(1 length )
Luis Saez
[ 37]
Jul 15, 2023
1 mile
Kelso Stakes
III
Saratoga
2.25
7
1
1:35.51
1 length
Luis Saez
[ 38]
Aug 12, 2023
1 mile
Fourstardave Handicap
I
Saratoga
1.85
7
1
1:34.20
3 ⁄4 length
Luis Saez
[ 39]
Nov 4, 2023
1 mile
Breeders' Cup Mile
I
Santa Anita
6.30
13
3
1:32.45
(1 ⁄2 length )
Luis Saez
[ 40]
2024 – eight-year-old season
Mar 30, 2024
1200 metres[ i]
Al Quoz Sprint
I
Meydan (UAE )
8.00[ j]
12
7
1:07.50
(3 lengths )
Luis Saez
[ 41]
Jun 8, 2024
1 mile
Poker Stakes
III
Saratoga
2.45
7
4
1:33.97
(3 lengths )
Luis Saez
[ 42]
Legend:
Turf
Dirt
Notes:
An (*) asterisk after the odds means Casa Creed was the post-time favorite.
^ Restricted event for two-year olds, sired by any Spendthrift owned stallion that stood at Spendthrift Farm in Kentucky, or any other location, including Louisiana, Maryland, New York or Canada in the 2015 breeding season
^ The winner Gear Jockey set a new track record for the six furlong distance at Kentucky Downs
^ Distance is approximately 6 furlongs and 157 yards
^ Casa Creed's final odds with British Bookmakers were 12/1 odds-on since gambling is prohibited in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
^ Distance is approximately 5 furlongs and 212 yards
^ Casa Creed's final odds with British Bookmakers were 14/1 odds-on since gambling is prohibited in the United Arab Emirates
^ Distance is approximately 6 furlongs and 157 yards
^ Casa Creed's final odds with British Bookmakers were 6/1 odds-on since gambling is prohibited in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
^ Distance is approximately 5 furlongs and 212 yards
^ Casa Creed's final odds with British Bookmakers were 8/1 odds-on since gambling is prohibited in the United Arab Emirates
Pedigree
Pedigree of Casa Creed, bay horse, 2017[ 1]
Sire Jimmy Creed (2009)
Distorted Humor (1993)
Forty Niner (1985)
Mr. Prospector (1970)
File (1986)
Danzig's Beauty (1987)
Danzig (1977)
Sweetest Chant (1978)
Hookonthefeelin (1996)
Citidancer (1987)
Dixieland Band (1980)
Willamae (Canada) (1980)
Prospective Joy (1991)
Allen's Prospect (1982)
Jovial Joy (1985)
Dam Achalaya (2012)
Bellamy Road (2002)
Concerto (1994)
Chief's Crown (1982)
Undeniably (1987)
Hurry Home Hillary (1995)
Deputed Testamony (1980)
Ten Cents A Turn (1990)
Wild Heart Dancing (1996)
Farma Way (1987)
Marfa (1980)
Fine Tribute (1977)
Star Of Wicklow (1991)
Fast Play (1986)
Bright Choice (1979) (family 5-i)[ 43]
References
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^ "Casa Creed profile" . Equibase . Retrieved November 5, 2023 .
^ a b c d Ehalt, Bob (August 13, 2022). "Casa Creed Charges Home in Fourstardave; The 6-year-old son of Jimmy Creed made a last-to-first move Aug. 13 at Saratoga" . Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ Ehalt, Bob (August 2, 2019). "Casa Creed Bestows More 'Fame' on Mott; 3-year-old colt captures National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes (G2T)" . Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ Grening, David (July 7, 2024). "Casa Creed, twice winner of Jaipur and Fourstardave, retired" . Daily Racing Form. Retrieved July 7, 2024 .
^ Mitchell, Eric (July 20, 2024). "Casa Creed Retired to Stud at Mill Ridge" . The Blood-Horse. Retrieved July 30, 2024 .
^ "Chart for 28 July 2018, Maiden Special Weight Race 5 at Saratoga" . equibase.com . July 28, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "Chart for 4 August 2018, Maiden Special Weight Race 5 at Saratoga" . equibase.com . August 4, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "Champagne Stakes Grade 1 – (race 10)" . equibase.com . October 6, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "Spendthrift Juvenile Stallion Stakes (Restricted) – (race 10)" . equibase.com . October 28, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "Kitten's Joy Stakes Listed – (race 9)" . equibase.com . January 5, 2019. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "Dania Beach Stakes Listed – (race 9)" . equibase.com . February 3, 2019. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "Palm Beach Stakes Grade III – (race 4)" . equibase.com . March 2, 2019. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "American Turf Stakes presented by Ram Trucks Grade II – (race 9)" . equibase.com . May 4, 2019. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "Penn Mile Stakes Grade II – (race 11)" . equibase.com . June 1, 2019. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "Manila Stakes Black Type – (race 8)" . Equibase . July 4, 2019. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes Grade II – (race 7)" . Equibase . August 2, 2019. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "Chart of Allowance Optional Claiming on 21 May 2020 at Churchill Downs – (race 9)" . equibase.com . May 21, 2020. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "Wise Dan Stakes Grade II – (race 9) – (race 9)" . equibase.com . June 20, 2020. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "2020 Fourstardave Handicap Grade 1 – (race 9)" . Equibase . August 22, 2020. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes Grade 1 – (race 10)" . Equibase . October 3, 2020. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "2020 FanDuel Breeders' Cup Mile presented by PDJF Grade 1 – (race 9)" . Equibase . November 7, 2020. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "Tropical Turf Stakes Grade III – (race 10)" . equibase.com . January 9, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "Frank E. Kilroe Mile Stakes Grade I – (race 9)" . equibase.com . March 6, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "Elusive Quality Stakes Listed – (race 8)" . Equibase . April 24, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "Jackpocket Jaipur Stakes Grade 1 – (race 6)" . Equibase . June 5, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "2021 Fourstardave Handicap Grade 1 – (race 10)" . Equibase . August 14, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "FanDuel Turf Sprint Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8)" . Equibase . September 11, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "2021 FanDuel Breeders' Cup Mile presented by PDJF Grade 1 – (race 9)" . www.equibase.com . November 6, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "1351 Turf Sprint presented by stc (Group 3) (4yo+)" . racing post . February 26, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "Al Quoz Sprint Sponsored By Azizi Developments (Group 1)" . racing post . March 26, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "2022 Jaipur Stakes Grade 1 – (race 8)" . Equibase . June 11, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "2022 Fourstardave Handicap Grade 1 – (race 10)" . Equibase . August 13, 2022. Retrieved August 14, 2022 .
^ "Coolmore Turf Mile Stakes Grade 1 – (race 10)" . Equibase . October 8, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022 .
^ "Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Grade 1 – (race 4)" . Equibase . November 5, 2022. Retrieved December 31, 2021 .
^ "1351 Turf Sprint presented by STC (Group 3) (4yo+)" . racing post . February 25, 2023. Retrieved February 26, 2023 .
^ "Jaipur Stakes Grade 1 – (race 9)" . Equibase . June 10, 2023. Retrieved June 13, 2023 .
^ "2023 Kelso Stakes Grade 3 – (race 9)" . Equibase . July 15, 2023. Retrieved July 16, 2023 .
^ "2023 Fourstardave Handicap Grade 1 – (race 9)" . Equibase . August 12, 2023. Retrieved August 13, 2023 .
^ "FanDuel Breeders' Cup Mile presented by PDJF Grade 1 – (Race 6)" . Equibase . November 4, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023 .
^ "Al Quoz Sprint Sponsored By Azizi Developments (Group 1)" . racing post . March 30, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2024 .
^ "Poker Stakes Grade III – (race 5)" . Equibase . June 8, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2024 .
^ "Thoroughbred Bloodlines – Diversion (GB) – Family 5-i" . www.bloodlines.net . Retrieved August 17, 2022 .