Dan Blacker
$185,740
2025 earnings
60%
2025 wins
$7,618,578
lifetime earnings
racing Record
2025 Stats
Career Stats
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6
Firsts
141
1
Seconds
116
1
Thirds
102
2
Unplaced
583
10
Starts
942
$185,740
Earnings
$7,618,578
$18,574
Earnings / Start
$8,088
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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.
