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First Mares Report in Foal to Crown of Thorns

Multiple graded stakes winner Crown of Thorns had the first mares checked in foal from his introductory book at stud.

 Friday, March 09, 2012
Crown of Thorns Retired from Racing

Crown of Thorns Retired from Racing

Spendthrift Farm's multiple grade II winner Crown of Thorns has been retired from racing. Breeding plans are undecided.

 Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Crown of Thorns Pricks 'Candy in Mervyn LeRoy

Crown of Thorns Pricks 'Candy in Mervyn LeRoy

Crown of Thorns returned to the winner's circle for the first time since February 2008 when he outlasted prohibitive favorite Sidney's Candy by 1 1/4 lengths in the $147,000 Mervyn LeRoy Handicap (gr. II) at Hollywood Park.

 Saturday, May 07, 2011
Crown of Thorns Off Derby Trail

Crown of Thorns Off Derby Trail

Triple Crown hopeful Crown of Thorns, winner of the Feb. 2 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita, is off the Derby trail after suffering a shin injury on his left front leg, trainer Dick Mandella said Tuesday.

 Wednesday, February 20, 2008