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Brookdale Farm & I'll Have Another

Joe and Fred Seitz, at Brookdale Farm, where Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another was born and raised.

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I'll Have Another: From Bargain to Contender

I'll Have Another didn't attract much attention as a sale horse, but he's making a big impact as a runner. The son of Flower Alley ranks among the top 3-year-olds on the Triple Crown trail.

Crafty Prospector Dead at 31

Crafty Prospector, a son of Mr. Prospector, died March 27 at Fred Seitz' Brookdale Farm. He was 31.

Seitz to Join Fasig-Tipton

After three years as a key member of trainer Todd Pletcher's administrative team, Versailles, Ky., native Anna Seitz will return to her home state to join Fasig-Tipton as a marketing assistant and client coordinator.

Three Chimneys RNA Sale Set for Sept. 12

Three Chimneys, along with consignors Blackburn Farm, Brookdale Farm, Denali Stud, and Middlebrook Farm, will again host its annual September RNA Showcase sale Sept. 12 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (EDT).

Silver Deputy Pensioned in Kentucky

Silver Deputy, one of North America's top veteran stallions, has been pensioned because of declining fertility, said Ric Waldman, who managed the bay horse's stud career, Sept. 5.

Forest Wildcat Dead at 17

Brookdale Farm announced Aug. 22 the death of its stallion Forest Wildcat. The graded stakes-winning son of Storm Cat died the evening of Aug. 21 at Rood & Riddle Equine Clinic near Lexington. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.

Silver Deputy's Fertility Declining

Veteran stallion faces uncertain future in the breeding shed.

Keeneland Consignors Band Together to Get RNAs Sold

Six Kentucky consignors at the Keeneland September sale have banded together in an effort to find homes for any horses they buy back in the first four days of the auction, which begins Monday.

Crafty Prospector Recovering From Colic Surgery

Veteran stallion Crafty Prospector is recovering from colic surgery June 13 at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington. The 27-year-old son of Mr. Prospector was standing for a private fee at Fred Seitz' Brookdale Farm near Versailles, Ky.

Newfoundland's First Foal Is a Colt

Graded winner Newfoundland's first crop includes a colt born Jan. 28 at Ann Britt's Mare Gate Farm near Finchville, Ky.

With Approval Sold to Lanwades in England

With Approval, for years one of North America's top turf stallions, has been acquired by Kirsten Rausing's Lanwades Stud from a syndicate for stallion duty.

Newfoundland Starting at Brookdale for $15,000

Newfoundland, a multiple graded stakes winner and grade I-placed, has been retired to Fred Seitz' Brookdale Farm near Versailles, Ky., and will stand for $15,000 live foal.

Boundary Colt Tops Fasig-Tipton Canada Sale; Gross, Average Rise Slightly

A Boundary colt sold for $175,000 ($126,858 in U.S. funds) Tuesday to top the Fasig-Tipton Canadian-bred sale's select session, which posted small gains in the gross revenue and average price.

Filly By Gentlemen Tops Keeneland Thursday

Roger Devenport paid a top price of $260,000 for the 3-year-old filly Lovely Sage during Thursday's session of Keeneland's January Horses of All Ages Sale.

Half-Sister to Marquetry Brings $290,000 Sunday

Walk on Gold, a half-sister to multi-millionaire Marquetry brought a top price of $290,000 during Sunday's session of Keeneland's November Breeding Stock Sale.

Forest Wildcat's Fee Jumps to $60,000

Forest Wildcat, the third-crop leader by number of stakes winners, had his fee boosted to $60,000 for 2003 from $40,000

Irish River Mare Brings Top Price at Keeneland

Hugo Merry Bloodstock paid a top price of $220,000 for a 6-year-old broodmare by Irish River during Friday's session of Keeneland's November Breeding Stock Sale.

Deputy Minister to Remain $150,000; Silver Deputy Fee Reduced

Ric Waldman, who manages the Windfields Farm stallions, said Wednesday Deputy Minister's stud fee for 2002 will remain $150,000, and the fee for Silver Deputy will be reduced to $40,000 from $75,000.