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Juvenile Behavior: Welcome 2nd-Time Starters

Juvenile Behavior: Welcome 2nd-Time Starters

When Keeneland resumes its spring juvenile racing schedule Thursday, April 18 with a 4 1/2-furlong race for fillies, the field is scheduled to include two runners with previous starts.

 Monday, April 15, 2013

Brother Derek's First Winner at Monmouth

Grade I winner Brother Derek came through with his first winner when son Captain Derek won at Monmouth Park Sept. 2.

 Tuesday, September 04, 2012

Orientate Colt Leads OBS Spring Sale Session

Buoyed by a new sale topper and momentum from a robust juvenile market, the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s Spring Sale continued its record pace on April 25 in Ocala, Fla.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Airdrie Announces 2009 Stud Fees

Airdrie Announces 2009 Stud Fees

The 2009 stud fees for Brereton Jones' Airdrie Stud were announced Nov. 7, including the fees for their two newest stallions, Divine Park and Brother Derek, who will stand for $17,500 and $10,000, respectively.

 Friday, November 07, 2008
Brother Derek Retired to Airdrie Stud

Brother Derek Retired to Airdrie Stud

Brother Derek, who captured the 2005 Hollywood Futurity (gr. I) and 2006 Santa Anita Derby (gr. I), has been retired to Brereton C. Jones' Airdrie Stud near Midway, Ky.

 Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Brother Derek Second in Comeback Race

Brother Derek Second in Comeback Race

Brother Derek, winner of the 2006 Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) and fourth in the Kentucky Derby (gr. I), returned from a 14 1/2-month layoff April 20 to run second in as the 9-10 favorite in a one-mile classified allowance race at Santa Anita.

 Sunday, April 20, 2008

Brother Derek Out of Big 'Cap With Ankle Chip

Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) winner Brother Derek will miss the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) due to a chip in his left ankle.

 Sunday, February 25, 2007

Arson Squad On Fire in Strub

Jay Em Ess Stable's Arson Squad shot through along the inside mid-stretch, going on to capture the $300,000 Strub (gr. II) for 4-year-olds by 1 1/4 lengths at Santa Anita Saturday.

 Saturday, February 03, 2007

Prayer Time for Brother Derek in Strub

Brother Derek, his career on a downturn since a fourth straight graded stakes victory in last April's Santa Anita Derby (gr. I), needs a return to his best form in Saturday's 60th running of the $300,000 Strub Stakes (gr. II) at his favorite track.

 Thursday, February 01, 2007

Cal-bred Champions Announced

The California Thoroughbred Breeders' Association has announced its 2006 award winners, with the exception of Horse of the Year, which will be presented at the organization's annual meeting and awards dinner Feb. 5. Finalists for the honor include Brother Derek, Lava Man, and Thor's Echo.

 Thursday, January 25, 2007

Awesome Gem Sparkles in San Fernando Surprise

Upsetter Awesome Gem unleashed a terrific stretch drive to snatch victory from Midnight Lute in the final strides of the $200,000 San Fernando (gr. II) at Santa Anita Park Saturday.

 Saturday, January 13, 2007

Brother Derek, Arson Squad Swap Riders for 'Fernando

Likely favorites Brother Derek and Arson Squad will switch riders for Saturday's $200,000 San Fernando Breeders' Cup Stakes (gr. II) for 4-year-olds at 1 1/16 miles.

 Thursday, January 11, 2007

Brother Derek Tops 13-Horse Malibu Field

Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) winner Brother Derek is the marquee entrant among the 13 horses entered in the 44th running of the grade I Malibu Stakes as Santa Anita Park begins its 70th year of racing at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 26.

 Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Gomez Likely to Ride Brother Derek in Malibu

Garrett Gomez is likely to be aboard Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) winner Brother Derek in the $250,000 Malibu Stakes (gr. I) at Santa Anita on opening day Tuesday.

 Thursday, December 21, 2006

Brother Derek Scratched Due to Colic Attack

Brother Derek was scratched from the $500,000 Hollywood Derby (gr. IT) because of a colic attack early Sunday morning in his Santa Anita stall.

 Sunday, November 26, 2006

Showing Up Not Alone in Hollywood Derby

Showing Up will have plenty of quality company Sunday as Hollywood Park's 15th Turf Festival culminates with the $500,000 Hollywood Derby (gr. IT) and the Matriarch (gr. IT), also a grade I event with a $500,000 purse that attracted 11 graded or group winners.

 Friday, November 24, 2006

Showing Up Not Alone in Hollywood Derby

Showing Up will have plenty of quality company Sunday as Hollywood Park's 15th Turf Festival culminates with the Derby (gr. IT) and the Matriarch (gr. IT) for fillies and mares, also a grade I event with a $500,000 purse that attracted 11 graded or group winners.

 Friday, November 24, 2006

Showing Up Ready for Hollywood Derby; Derek Confirmed

Showing Up, the probable favorite for the $500,000 Hollywood Derby (gr. IT) Sunday, arrived in Southern California Tuesday from New York.

 Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Hendricks Impressed With Derek's Turf Drill

Passing the test with a five-furlong breeze in 1:01 2/5 on the turf Sunday, Brother Derek may have earned his first start on grass in the $500,000 Holllywood Derby (gr. IT) next Sunday.

 Sunday, November 19, 2006

European Duo, Showing Up Due for Hollywood Derby

Ivan Denisovich, stabled with Aidan O'Brien in Ireland, and Vega's Lord, conditioned by Peter Rau in Germany, are scheduled to arrive in Southern California Monday for the $500,000 Hollywood Derby (gr. IT) after a flight from Europe, racing secretary Martin Panza confirmed Thursday.

 Thursday, November 16, 2006

Classic Pedigree Profile: Brother Derek

By the late 1990s, it seemed almost certain that the male line of Hall of Famer Alydar would not survive. Before he died in 1990, however, Alydar sired one last runner of some note.

 Thursday, November 02, 2006

BC Classic Post Position Analysis: Anatomy of a Theft

Looking at the post positions for the Breeders' Cup Classic – Powered by Dodge (gr. I), one can expect plenty of action up front, with several jockeys having to make a split decision whether or not to commit their horse to the lead, or at least to be a major pace factor. But is it possible a horse can get a clear lead...and actually hold it?

 Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Bernardini Even-Money Favorite for Classic

Bernardini, leading candidate for Horse of the Year honors, drew the three post position and was installed as the even-money favorite for Saturday's Breeders' Cup Classic -- Powered by Dodge (gr. I).

 Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Brother Derek Leads Southern Cal Workers Sunday

Breeders' Cup Classic – Powered by Dodge (gr. I) contender Brother Derek was put through his final preparations for Saturday by logging five furlongs in :59 1/5 over a fast Santa Anita main track Sunday morning. Also working in Southern California were Quick Little Miss, Malt Magic and Aragorn.

 Sunday, October 29, 2006

Hendricks Points Brother Derek to BC Classic

Cecil Peacock's dual grade I winner Brother Derek is being pointed to the Breeders' Cup Classic - Powered by Dodge (gr. I) following his runner-up finish to Lava Man in the $500,000 Goodwood Breeders' Cup Handicap (gr. II), trainer Dan Hendricks revealed.

 Friday, October 13, 2006

Countdown to the Cup: Not Enough Flow in Classic Picture

It is safe to say there has never been more major stakes run and more major stars performing around the country than there were this past weekend. In the end, most of the Breeders' Cup World Championship races were clearly defined, but there was something missing in the aftermath of one of the races.

 Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Lava Man Cements His Classic Credentials

Odds-on choice Lava Man proved once again he's the class of the West Coast by winning his seventh straight race of the year with another convincing turn in Saturday's $500,000 Goodwood Breeders' Cup Handicap (gr. II) during the Oak Tree meeting at Santa Anita.

 Saturday, October 07, 2006

Streaking Lava Man Tackles Six in Goodwood

Lava Man, the $50,000 claim whose extraordinary string of six stakes victories this year has netted $2,470,000, headlines Oak Tree's $500,000 Goodwood Breeders' Cup Handicap (gr. II) at Santa Anita Saturday.

 Thursday, October 05, 2006

Lava Man Ready to Glow in Goodwood BC

History-making Lava Man returns to action in the Goodwood Breeders' Cup Handicap (gr. II) Oct. 7 during the Oak Tree meeting at Santa Anita Park, where he will face a field that includes Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner Giacomo and Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) hero Brother Derek.

 Sunday, October 01, 2006

Top 3-Year-Olds Nominated to Hoosier Park Stakes

The $500,000 Indiana Derby (gr. II), Hoosier Park's signature event, has attracted 34 nominations, including West Virginia Derby (gr. III) winner Bright One, millionaire and multiple graded-stakes winner Brother Derek, and Kent Breeders' Cup Stakes (gr. IIIT) winner Brilliant.

 Thursday, September 28, 2006

Brother Derek on Track With Bullet Work

Cecil Peacock's multiple grade I winner Brother Derek remains on track for his next start in the Oct. 7 Goodwood Breeders' Cup Handicap (gr. II) at Santa Anita.

 Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Cindago Tops Bob and John in El Cajon; Brother Derek Fades

Front-running Cindago left the former Triple Crown contenders Bob and John and 2-5 favorite Brother Derek behind when he won the $106,300 El Cajon at one mile for 3-year-olds by a half-length at Del Mar Saturday.

 Saturday, September 02, 2006

Brother Derek, Bob and John Clash in El Cajon

Last spring's Triple Crown contenders Brother Derek and Bob and John take the spotlight Saturday at Del Mar when they head a field of five 3-year-olds in the $100,000-added El Cajon Stakes at a mile on the main track.

 Thursday, August 31, 2006

Brother Derek, Bob and John Clash in El Cajon

Last spring's Triple Crown contenders Brother Derek and Bob and John take the spotlight Saturday at Del Mar when they head a field of five 3-year-olds in the $100,000-added El Cajon Stakes at a mile on the main track.

 Thursday, August 31, 2006

Brother Derek Flashes :58 4/5 Work at Del Mar

Brother Derek added an exclamation point to his training regimen Sunday morning for trainer Dan Hendricks with a sterling five-furlong breeze in :58 4/5 at Del Mar. Brother Derek has not raced since finishing fourth in the Preakness (gr. I), but is being pointed for Saturday's one-mile El Cajon Stakes.

 Sunday, August 27, 2006

Brother Derek Drills 7 Panels, Nears Return

Cecil Peacock's Brother Derek worked seven furlongs in 1:26 3/5 Sunday at Del Mar and appears headed toward the $100,000-added El Cajon Stakes Sept. 2 at one mile.

 Sunday, August 20, 2006

Bullet Breeze for Brother Derek at Del Mar

Brother Derek, fourth-place dead heater in the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), continued his forward training with a bullet :47 2/5 clocking for a half-mile Thursday morning on the main track.

 Thursday, July 27, 2006

Brother Derek Back on (the) Track; Haskell Probable Next Start

After a four-week break, Cecil Peacock's dual grade 1 winner Brother Derek returned to Santa Anita's main track this past Saturday to begin preparations for a probable start in the $1 million Haskell Invitational Handicap (gr. I) on Aug. 6 at Monmouth Park, trainer Dan Hendricks revealed.

 Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Maryland Commission to Review Running of Preakness, Barbaro's Injury

In its review of information at its regular monthly meeting concerning the injury to Barbaro, the Maryland Racing Commission has decided to review the stewards' tape of the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) to determine whether they can shed further light on exactly what happened to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner.

 Monday, June 19, 2006

The Morning After: Trainers Reflect on Preakness Stakes

Trainers of horses that ran in Saturday's Preakness Stakes (gr. I) reflect on the classic and future plans.

 Sunday, May 21, 2006

Bernardini Takes Preakness; Barbaro Injured

Bernardini rolled to victory in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) Saturday before a record crowd of 118,402 at Pimlico Race Course while a serious injury shattered Barbaro's racing career and dreams of a Triple Crown bid.

 Saturday, May 20, 2006

Barbaro 3-5 for Preakness Stakes

As of 4:30 p.m. and with more than $5 million in the mutuel pool, Barbaro was 3-5 at Pimlico Race Course for today's Preakness Stakes (gr. I). Post time for the race is approximately 6:14 p.m.

 Saturday, May 20, 2006

Preakness Notes: Solis Hoping to Lead Early

A daily compilation of notes on the candidates for the 2006 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) assembled by the publicity department at Pimlico Race Course.

 Friday, May 19, 2006

Preakness Notes: Solis Hoping to Lead Early

A daily compilation of notes on the candidates for the 2006 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) assembled by the publicity department at Pimlico Race Course.

 Friday, May 19, 2006

Rival Trainers Looking Forward to Tackling Barbaro

Barbaro, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), hadn't arrived at the Pimlico grounds as of Friday morning. But he was there in the minds of other trainers with horses in Saturday's Preakness Stakes (gr. I).

 Friday, May 19, 2006

Preakness Notes: Hendricks Weighs Chances

A daily compilation of notes on the candidates for the 2006 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) assembled by the publicity department at Pimlico Race Course.

 Thursday, May 18, 2006

Hendricks Looks Forward with Brother Derek

Saying the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) is in the past, trainer Dan Hendricks is ready to forge ahead in Saturday's Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico Race Course.

 Thursday, May 18, 2006

Preakness Notes: 9 Set, Ah Day Will Run in Sir Barton

The field is set for Saturday's 131st running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Racecourse, with the post position draw scheduled at 5 p.m. (ET) Wednesday afternoon.

 Thursday, May 18, 2006

Barbaro to Start from Post 6 as Even-Money Choice

Lael Stables' Barbaro, undefeated winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), will break from post position 6 as the even-money morning line favorite in Saturday's $1-million Preakness Stakes (gr. I).

 Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Brother Derek's Dam Booked to Giant's Causeway

Miss Soft Sell, dam of Preakness Stakes (gr. I) contender Brother Derek, is booked to Giant's Causeway.

 Wednesday, May 17, 2006
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