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Nehro, Second in 2011 Kentucky Derby, Dead

Nehro, Second in 2011 Kentucky Derby, Dead

Nehro, Zayat Stables' runner-up in the 2011 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), died from colic May 4 while en route to a clinic.

 Monday, May 06, 2013
Paynter Progresses with Half-Mile Work

Paynter Progresses with Half-Mile Work

Haskell Invitational (gr. I) winner Paynter turned in his second work since making a comeback from severe illness and the subsequent surgery he underwent last year, breezing four furlongs in :50 1/5 at Santa Anita Park.

 Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Records Fall as Fasig-Tipton Oct. Sale Ends

Records Fall as Fasig-Tipton Oct. Sale Ends

The Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October yearling sale concluded with a record-setting flourish in Lexington.

 Thursday, October 25, 2012
Paynter to Rehab at Fair Hill Equine Therapy

Paynter to Rehab at Fair Hill Equine Therapy

Haskell Invitational (gr. I) winner Paynter will leave New Bolton Oct. 14 or 15 for Fair Hill Equine Therapy Center in Elkton, Md., owner Ahmed Zayat said.

 Friday, October 12, 2012
Hangin' With Haskin: Profile in Courage

Hangin' With Haskin: Profile in Courage

Forget the heartbreaking defeats in the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont, and the promising careers cut short. The Zayat family will always remember 2012 as the year of Paynter.

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 Thursday, October 04, 2012
Paynter Pulls Through Surgery

Paynter Pulls Through Surgery

Doctors at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine's New Bolton Center removed a 15-inch external growth from the intestines of Haskell Invitational winner Paynter, owner Ahmed Zayat confirmed Oct. 3.

 Wednesday, October 03, 2012
Paynter to Undergo Surgery at New Bolton

Paynter to Undergo Surgery at New Bolton

Haskell Invitational winner Paynter will undergo surgery Oct. 3 on an abscess of the cecum at 9:00 a.m. EDT at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine's New Bolton Center, owner Ahmed Zayat said.

 Tuesday, October 02, 2012
Paynter Beats Laminitis, Still Fights Colitis

Paynter Beats Laminitis, Still Fights Colitis

Haskell Invitational (gr. I) winner Paynter has beaten laminitis and will be able to race again if he beats colitis, his owner said Sept. 21.

 Friday, September 21, 2012
Owners Say Paynter Could Return to Racing

Owners Say Paynter Could Return to Racing

Haskell Invitational (gr. I) winner Paynter, who was diagnosed with laminitis Sept. 4, continues to make significant strides toward recovery, according to the Zayat family.

 Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Paynter Diagnosed With Laminitis

Paynter Diagnosed With Laminitis

Haskell Invitational (gr. I) winner Paynter, who has suffered many ailments while battling a serious case of colitis, was diagnosed Sept. 4 with one of the most devastating diseases for horses: laminitis.

 Tuesday, September 04, 2012
Next 24 Hours 'Critical' in Case of Paynter

Next 24 Hours 'Critical' in Case of Paynter

The next 24 hours are critical in the recovery process of ailing Haskell Invitational (gr. I) winner Paynter, owner Ahmed Zayat said Sept. 3.

 Monday, September 03, 2012
Zayat's Paynter Sent to Saratoga Clinic

Zayat's Paynter Sent to Saratoga Clinic

Zayat Stables' Paynter, winner of the Haskell Invitational (gr. I) at Monmouth Park, has suffered a recurrence of the illness that kept him out of the Aug. 25 Travers Stakes (gr. I).

 Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Classic-Placed Bodemeister Retired

Classic-Placed Bodemeister Retired

Bodemeister, who thrilled race fans with his speed while placing in both the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) has been retired. He will enter stud at WinStar Farm.

 Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Paynter Out of Travers Stakes Consideration

Paynter Out of Travers Stakes Consideration

Zayat Stables' Paynter, who was sent to an equine medical center after spiking a fever following his victory in the July 29 Haskell Invitational (gr. I), will not run in the Aug. 26 Travers Stakes (gr. I).

 Monday, August 13, 2012
Paynter Heading to Belmont, Much Improved

Paynter Heading to Belmont, Much Improved

Haskell winner has recovered from a fever and it is hoped he can make the Travers.

 Thursday, August 09, 2012
Haskell Winner Paynter Spikes Temperature

Haskell Winner Paynter Spikes Temperature

Two days after winning the Haskell Invitational (gr. I), Zayat Stables' Paynter remained at Monmouth Park with a slight fever that prevented him from shipping back to trainer Bob Baffert's base in Southern California.

 Tuesday, July 31, 2012
 Hangin' With Haskin: Power Up Paynter

Hangin' With Haskin: Power Up Paynter

Once upon a time there were two horses named MC's Dream and Bradleberry. Both were potential stars, showing great promise from the time they were mere tots.

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 Monday, July 30, 2012
Hangin' with Haskin: Spa La La La La

Hangin' with Haskin: Spa La La La La

Yes, 'tiz the season to be jolly. Saratoga is here again, and it seems to be getting earlier and earlier.

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 Sunday, July 15, 2012
Horsemen React to New Derby Qualifying System

Horsemen React to New Derby Qualifying System

Trainers and owners share mixed opinions on the points-based system that will be implemented this fall for the Kentucky Derby and Oaks in 2013, but all agree the newly-announced system could use some tweaking.

 Thursday, June 14, 2012
Paynter Threw Shoe in Belmont, Baffert Says

Paynter Threw Shoe in Belmont, Baffert Says

Trainer Bob Baffert, who is making plans to return Paynter to New York this summer, said his valiant Belmont Stakes (gr. I) runner-up lost a shoe during the June 9 race at Belmont Park.

 Sunday, June 10, 2012
Zayat Hopes Paynter is His Masterpiece

Zayat Hopes Paynter is His Masterpiece

Ahmed Zayat has come close repeatedly in racing's 3-year-old classics, including with Bodemeister in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. He hopes Paynter can put him over the top in the Belmont Stakes.

 Thursday, June 07, 2012
Belmont Stakes Interview: Ahmed Zayat

Belmont Stakes Interview: Ahmed Zayat

Eric Mitchell talks with Ahmed Zayat, who owns Belmont Stakes contender Paynter. Zayat also owns Bodemeister, who finished 2nd in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm.

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 Wednesday, June 06, 2012
F-T Midlantic Sales Ends With Upswings

F-T Midlantic Sales Ends With Upswings

The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training turned in a strong performance, enjoying a business boost from an improving Thoroughbred market overall and slots-rich tracks nearby.

 Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Bodemeister Headed to Pimlico for Preakness

Bodemeister Headed to Pimlico for Preakness

Bodemeister is headed to the Preakness (gr. I) to challenge I'll Have Another after their memorable finish in the Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I).

 Monday, May 14, 2012
Haskin's Derby Postscript: Zayat Marches On

Haskin's Derby Postscript: Zayat Marches On

So, after three second-place finishes in the Derby, each one more agonizing than the one before, Zayat may now turn his attention to the black-eyed susans, hoping they smell sweeter than the roses.

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 Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Winners & Placers by Eric Mitchell

Winners & Placers by Eric Mitchell

For Reddam the Derby victory is a splendid mix of good fortune and good chemistry

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 Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Kentucky Derby Interview: Ahmed Zayat

Kentucky Derby Interview: Ahmed Zayat

Lenny Shulman talks to owner Ahmed Zayat about his horse Bodemeister, who is one of the favorites to win the Kentucky Derby. Sponsored by Three Chimneys.

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 Saturday, May 05, 2012
Zayat Looks To Cure Case Of Second-itis

Zayat Looks To Cure Case Of Second-itis

Ahmed Zayat has been second in the Kentucky Derby twice in the past three years, and his Eskendereya, the would-be favorite in 2010, was scratched the day of the race.

 Friday, May 04, 2012
Minority Interest in Bodemeister Sold

Minority Interest in Bodemeister Sold

A minority interest in Arkansas Derby (gr. I) winner Bodemeister has been sold to Mike and Tiffany Moreno of Southern Equine Stable, Ahmed Zayat confirmed April 25.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Paynter to Make Next Start in Illinois Derby

Paynter to Make Next Start in Illinois Derby

Zayat Stables colt will make his second career start in grade II race at Hawthorne.

 Thursday, March 15, 2012

Weisbord Named COO of Team Valor

Bradley Weisbord has been hired by Barry Irwin as chief operating officer of Team Valor International. Weisbord spent the last two years as business/racing manager for leading owner Ahmed Zayat.

 Monday, August 01, 2011
Nehro's Surgery Goes 'Extremely Well'

Nehro's Surgery Goes 'Extremely Well'

Surgery to repair a small chip in the right front ankle of Nehro, runner-up in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), went "extremely well."

 Friday, June 17, 2011
Justin Phillip Scores in Woody Stephens

Justin Phillip Scores in Woody Stephens

Zayat Stables' Justin Phillip scored a front-running victory in the seven-furlong Woody Stephens Stakes (gr. II) on the Belmont Stakes undercard.

 Saturday, June 11, 2011
Haskin's Belmont Report: Is It Nehro's Time?

Haskin's Belmont Report: Is It Nehro's Time?

If you can overlook the fact that Nehro has won only one race in his career in six starts, he has a much going for him in regard to being an ideal Belmont Stakes horse as anyone.

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 Thursday, June 09, 2011
Nehro Could Give Zayat His First Classic Win

Nehro Could Give Zayat His First Classic Win

Ahmed Zayat, who seems on the cusp of winning a classic race any time now, as been in the headlines for all the right and wrong reasons in his six years of Thoroughbred ownership.

 Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Derby Runner-Up Nehro Breezes at Belmont

Derby Runner-Up Nehro Breezes at Belmont

Zayat Stables' Nehro went to the Belmont Park track early Monday, June 6, and the son of Mineshaft breezed a half-mile in :50 4/5 in preparation for the June 11, $1 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I).

 Monday, June 06, 2011
Nehro Works in 1:12 1/5 at Churchill Downs

Nehro Works in 1:12 1/5 at Churchill Downs

Zayat Stables' Nehro worked a sharp three-quarters of a mile at Churchill Downs May 30 in preparation for the June 11 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).

 Monday, May 30, 2011
Nehro to Pass Preakness, Wait for Belmont

Nehro to Pass Preakness, Wait for Belmont

Nehro, second in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), will not run in the May 21 Preakness Stakes (gr. I).

 Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Diva Ash Boosts Resume With Edgewood Score

Diva Ash Boosts Resume With Edgewood Score

Diva Ash didn't let a lack of experience stand in the way of victory in the May 6 Edgewood Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Churchill Downs.

 Friday, May 06, 2011
Nehro Carries Zayat's Hopes in Derby 137

Nehro Carries Zayat's Hopes in Derby 137

Owner Ahmed Zayat, whose Eskendereya was withdrawn as the favorite for last year's Kentucky Derby, is back with Nehro.

 Monday, May 02, 2011
Z Fortune Up for Adoption Via New Vocations

Z Fortune Up for Adoption Via New Vocations

Former Kentucky Derby contender and grade III winner Z Fortune is officially up for adoption the week of April 25 at the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program in Lexington.

 Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Jaycito Withdrawn From Derby Consideration

Jaycito Withdrawn From Derby Consideration

After consulting with trainer Bob Baffert, owner Ahmed Zayat said April 24 that Zayat Stables' Jaycito will not run in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

 Sunday, April 24, 2011
Thorn Song to Stand at Harris Farms

Thorn Song to Stand at Harris Farms

Thorn Song, who underwent stem cell therapy after developing laminitis, will enter stud at John C. Harris' Harris Farms near Coalinga, Calif.

 Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Alaazo to Stand at Swifty Farms

Alaazo, a graded stakes-placed son A.P. Indy out of the grade II-winning Deputy Minister mare Atelier, has been retired from racing to stand at Swifty Farms near Seymour, Ind.

 Monday, January 24, 2011
Lecomte First Stakes Test for Justin Phillip

Lecomte First Stakes Test for Justin Phillip

Justin Phillip leads a short field in the $100,000 Lecomte (gr. III) Jan. 22 at Fair Grounds. Owner Ahmed Zayat is hoping the $400,000 yearling can make it to the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) in May.

 Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Sale Yearlings By 1st-Year Sires Lose Appeal

Buyers at the Keeneland September yearling sale prefer the offspring of proven stallions.

 Tuesday, September 21, 2010
September Sale a Smart Strike Extravaganza

September Sale a Smart Strike Extravaganza

Two of the stallion's progeny bring $550,000 apiece during the Keeneland auction's fifth session.

 Thursday, September 16, 2010
Heart Ashley Retired, to be Sold

Heart Ashley Retired, to be Sold

Zayat Stables has retired grade III winner Heart Ashley, who will be offered as a broodmare prospect during the Keeneland November Breeding Stock sale.

 Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Eskendereya to Stand at Taylor Made Stallions

Eskendereya to Stand at Taylor Made Stallions

Jess Jackson of Stonestreet Farm and Ahmed Zayat of Zayat Stables announced Aug. 2 that Eskendereya, will stand at Taylor Made Stallions beginning in 2011.

 Monday, August 02, 2010
Case Closed: Zayat Reorganization Plan OK'd

Case Closed: Zayat Reorganization Plan OK'd

Ahmed Zayat's Zayat Stables announced July 15 that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey has approved its Chapter 11 plan of reorganization.

 Thursday, July 15, 2010
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