Dan Blacker
$930,978
2023 earnings
20%
2023 wins
$5,854,622
lifetime earnings
racing Record
2023 Stats
Career Stats
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18
Firsts
123
7
Seconds
110
6
Thirds
96
59
Unplaced
523
90
Starts
852
$930,978
Earnings
$5,854,622
$10,344
Earnings / Start
$6,872
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Bio
Dan Blacker, a native of England, graduated from the Darley Flying Start program and fell in love with American racing after attending the 2006 Kentucky Derby with fellow students. He got his start working for several British trainers but also gained experience assisting Hall of Famer Richard Mandella, and during that time decided to begin his career in California.
Dan Blacker, a native of England, graduated from the Darley Flying Start program and fell in love with American racing after attending the 2006 Kentucky Derby with fellow students. He got his start working for several British trainers but also gained experience assisting Hall of Famer Richard Mandella, and during that time decided to begin his career in California.
Since going out on his own in 2011, Blacker has enjoyed success in the Golden State with stakes winners including Double Touch and Ritzy A. P. He earned his first graded stakes win, and later his first Grade 1 win, with Hit the Road in 2021.
