Dan Blacker
$963,700
2026 earnings
13%
2026 wins
$9,342,248
lifetime earnings
racing Record
2026 Stats
Career Stats
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11
Firsts
160
12
Seconds
143
11
Thirds
126
51
Unplaced
664
85
Starts
1,093
$963,700
Earnings
$9,342,248
$11,338
Earnings / Start
$8,547
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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.
