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WHAT A VIEW

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What A View had an incredible career on the racetrack. He won 8 races and earned nearly one million dollars! Among his many wins is the California Cup Turf Classic, Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1), Thunder Road Stakes (G3), Crystal Water Stakes, and American Stakes (G3). He also participated in the Breeders' Cup in 2016.

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What A View retired sound at 8 years old in 2019. He is one of those horses who love to work, so he is now thriving in a new career!

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Pedigree: Vronsky - Oceans N Mountains, Manila

Trainer: Kenneth Black

Owners: Finish Line Racing, The Ellwood Johnston Trust, and Taste of Victory Stables

Breeder: Old English Rancho, Patsy Berumen, and Sal Berumen (CA)

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RACE RECORD

31

STARTS

8

WINS

5

2ND

1

3RD

GRADED WINNER

Among What A View's 8 victories were three graded stakes wins: the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1), Thunder Road Stakes (G3), and American Stakes (G3). He was just a head short of becoming a repeat winner of the Frank E. Kilroe in 2017.

HIGH EARNER

What A View earned a total of $928,257 in his 31 race career!

FAMILY LEADER

What A View is the best son of his sire Vronsky. Vronsky was one of California's leading stallions before his passing in 2021.

California Cup Turf Classic (Cal-breds) - Saturday, January 30, 2016 HD
RACE REPLAY: 2016 Frank Kilroe Mile
Thunder Road Stakes (Gr. III) - Saturday, April 9, 2016 HD
RACE REPLAY: 2017 Arcadia Stakes Featuring Bolo
RACE REPLAY: 2017 Frank Kilroe Mile Featuring Bal a Bali
Crystal Water Stakes (Cal-breds) - May 20, 2017.
American Stakes (Grade III) 4/21/18

KENT DESORMEAUX, JOCKEY (BLOODHORSE)

"The time is incredible because the turf has a tremendous amount of give in the ground. For him to put that number up on the clock, he's a real racehorse."
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Hall of Fame jockey Kent Desormeaux said of What A View's finishing time in the Frank E. Kilroe. 
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