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TOBA to Offer Breeding Clinic in Lexington

TOBA to Offer Breeding Clinic in Lexington

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced May 16 that it will hold a Thoroughbred Breeding Clinic in Lexington May 31-June 2. All aspects of breeding will be presented and farm tours will be included.

 Thursday, May 16, 2013

Graded Winner American Lion Sires First Foal

American Lion, a multiple graded stakes-winning son of Tiznow, sired his first reported foal when a bay filly was born Jan. 31 at Red Riding Hood Stables near Holly, Mich.

 Sunday, February 03, 2013
Shackleford Connections Buying Mares at Sale

Shackleford Connections Buying Mares at Sale

Mike Lauffer, who bred and raced Shackleford in partnership with Bill Cubbedge, said the partners are looking for mares at the Keeneland sale to mate to the 2011 Preakness winner.

 Monday, January 07, 2013
Jersey Town Scratched from Cigar, Retired

Jersey Town Scratched from Cigar, Retired

Charles Fipke's homebred Jersey Town has been scratched from the Nov. 24 Cigar Mile Handicap (gr. I) at Aqueduct with a fever in what was supposed to have been the horse's final start.

 Saturday, November 24, 2012
Grade I Winner Jersey Town to Darby Dan

Grade I Winner Jersey Town to Darby Dan

Jersey Town, a grade I-winning miler by Speightstown, will retire to stud at John Phillips' Darby Dan Farm near Lexington.

 Monday, November 12, 2012
Shackleford's Fee Set at $20,000

Shackleford's Fee Set at $20,000

Shackleford, the 2011 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner and a grade I winner this year, will begin his stallion career for a $20,000 fee at John Phillips' Darby Dan Farm near Lexington.

 Monday, November 12, 2012

Perfect Soul Returns to Darby Dan

Charles Fipke's Perfect Soul, sire of 2011 Breeders' Cup winner Perfect Shirl, will stand in 2013 at John Phillips' Darby Dan Farm near Lexington for a fee of $7,500 stands and nurses.

 Thursday, November 08, 2012
Florida Derby Winner Dialed In to Darby Dan

Florida Derby Winner Dialed In to Darby Dan

Dialed In, last year's Florida Derby (gr. I) winner and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) favorite, has been retired from racing and will stand at Darby Dan.

 Tuesday, October 16, 2012
And They're Off: Octoberfest Edition

And They're Off: Octoberfest Edition

Steve and Lenny examine the BC Ladies' Classic, Juvenile Fillies, I'll Have Another, Aqueduct and the Illinois Derby. Plus a list of the top 10 things Churchill will do if it take's over NYRA. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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 Wednesday, October 03, 2012
Bringing Back Memories

Bringing Back Memories

MAHUBAH'S CORNER
No one will be forgetting Memories of Silver any time soon, because her daughter, Winter Memories, won some the same races at Saratoga as her dam.

 Friday, August 10, 2012
Horseman Loyd Gentry Dies

Horseman Loyd Gentry Dies

Loyd Gentry, who trained such stars as Graustark, Kauai King, and Proud Clarion, died July 1 in Lexington of heart failure.

 Monday, July 02, 2012

Magna Graduate Sires First Winner

Blueeyesintherein, by Magna Graduate, appears to be a chip off the old block. The juvenile filly broke her maiden at first asking at Churchill Downs.

 Monday, June 04, 2012
Shackleford to Stand at Darby Dan

Shackleford to Stand at Darby Dan

Shackleford, last year's Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner, will stand at stud at John Phillips' Darby Dan Farm near Lexington following the 2012 racing season.

 Thursday, March 29, 2012

All American Sires First Foal in States

Australian group I winner All American sired his first reported foal from his initial North American crop when a filly was born Jan. 30 at John W. Phillips' Darby Dan Farm near Lexington.

 Wednesday, February 01, 2012
American Lion Retires; to Stand at Darby Dan

American Lion Retires; to Stand at Darby Dan

American Lion, a dual graded stakes-winning son of Tiznow, has been retired from racing and will stand at John Phillips' Darby Dan Farm near Lexington.

 Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Tale of Ekati to Stand for $15,000

Multiple grade I winner Tale of Ekati will stand in 2012 for $15,000 stands and nurses at John Phillips' Darby Dan Farm near Lexington.

 Tuesday, November 15, 2011
And They're Off: Breeders' Cup Edition

And They're Off: Breeders' Cup Edition

Lenny and Steve discuss the draw, longshots for the Breeders' Cup, talk to John Shirreffs a year after Zenyatta, and make some picks. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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 Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Graded Stakes Winner Bearpath Dies

Graded Stakes Winner Bearpath Dies

Graded stakes winner and grade I stakes-placed Bearpath, who sustained a shoulder injury during the John's Call Stakes at Saratoga Aug. 5, was euthanized Sept. 23.

 Monday, September 26, 2011
Like Her Dam, Winter Memories on Star Path

Like Her Dam, Winter Memories on Star Path

This weekend at Saratoga, Winter Memories looks to follow in her dam's footsteps again when she will go off as the heavy favorite in the Aug. 21 Woodford Reserve Lake Placid Stakes (gr. IIT).

 Tuesday, August 16, 2011
And They're Off: Turf and Surf Edition

And They're Off: Turf and Surf Edition

Lenny and Steve discuss upcoming races, including the Whitney, Haskell, and Hopeful; Blind Luck and Havre de Grace, and the story behind graded stakes winner Majestic City. Plus trainer Kenny McPeek talks about lasix.

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 Wednesday, July 20, 2011
And They're Off: Summer Time Edition

And They're Off: Summer Time Edition

Lenny and Steve review the Triple Crown season, which horse divisions are the best currently, assess the BC Juvenile Sprint and Royal Ascot.

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 Wednesday, June 22, 2011
First Winner for Millionaire Sun King

First Winner for Millionaire Sun King

Millionaire Sun King sired his first winner when his son Legalis won May 22 at Milan in Italy.

 Tuesday, May 24, 2011
And They're Off: President's Day 2011

And They're Off: President's Day 2011

Lenny and Steve discuss Tapizar/Comma to the Top/Brethren, NTRA Safety Alliance, Life At Ten, John Nerud and Honest Ableboy.

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 Wednesday, February 16, 2011
And They're Off: Groundhog Day 2011 Edition

And They're Off: Groundhog Day 2011 Edition

Lenny and Steve discuss Zenyatta and Bernardini, Life At Ten, and Elliott Burch. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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 Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Open Houses at Central Kentucky Farms

Open Houses at Central Kentucky Farms

Some Central Kentucky farms have scheduled open houses this month to permit inspection of their stallions by those in Lexington for the Keeneland horses of all ages sale that begins Jan. 10.

 Sunday, January 09, 2011
All American Arrives at Darby Dan

All American Arrives at Darby Dan

Australian group I winner arrives for stud duty at the birthplace of his grandsire.

 Thursday, December 23, 2010

Perfect Soul, Tale of Ekati Stand for $15,000

Darby Dan Farm will stand Perfect Soul and Tale of Ekati for the same $15,000 fee in 2011 that each stallion stood for last breeding season.

 Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Millionaire Suave Sires First Winner

Suave, a millionaire son of A.P. Indy, came through with his first winner when his 2-year-old son B G Suavecito won at Lone Star Park in his initial start.

 Sunday, May 30, 2010
First Foal by Nobiz Like Shobiz Is a Filly

First Foal by Nobiz Like Shobiz Is a Filly

The first reported foal by grade I winner Nobiz Like Shobiz is a filly born Jan. 27 at Haymarket Farm near Louisville.

 Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Nobiz Like Shobiz's Fee Reduced

Nobiz Like Shobiz's Fee Reduced

The 2010 stud fee for grade I winner Nobiz Like Shobiz has been reduced from $7,500 to $2,500.

 Monday, November 09, 2009
Tale of Ekati to Stand at Darby Dan

Tale of Ekati to Stand at Darby Dan

Multiple grade I winner and millionaire Tale of Ekati will stand the 2010 breeding season at Darby Dan Farm near Lexington for his owner and breeder Charles Fipke, it was announced Sept. 15.

 Wednesday, September 16, 2009
And They're Off: September 9, 2009 (Video)

And They're Off: September 9, 2009 (Video)

Lenny and Steve talk about Rachel Alexandra, Tim Ice, Chip Woolley, Linda Rice, and more. Plus, feedback from viewers!

 Wednesday, September 09, 2009
And They're Off: May 27 (Video)

And They're Off: May 27 (Video)

A review of the Preakness and the Triple Crown so far, including the jockey situation, and the return of Zenyatta. Plus, special guest Jack Wolf of Starlight Stable, who has raced many stakes winners including Monba and Take the Points.

 Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Pensioned Stallion Saarland Dead

Pensioned Stallion Saarland Dead

Saarland, who was one of the top 2-year-olds of 2001, died March 11 because of injuries suffered after running into a feeder.

 Thursday, April 02, 2009
And They're Off: March 25, 2009 (Video)

And They're Off: March 25, 2009 (Video)

In this episode, Lenny and Steve discuss the Florida Derby, the results and implications of the Kentucky Derby Challenge, the Oaks move to Bravo, and checking in with the Derby Party Animal runner-up. Plus, win a Backside Tour Derby Week in the Derby Contest!

 Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Saarland Pensioned

Ten-year-old Saarland, a grade II winner as a homebred for Cynthia Phipps, has been pensioned from stallion duty because of fertility problems.

 Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Sun King's First Foal Is a Filly

The first foal by millionaire Sun King is a filly born Jan. 1.

 Friday, January 16, 2009
And They're Off: Nov. 20 (Video)

And They're Off: Nov. 20 (Video)

Hosted by Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin, "And They're Off" is a bi-monthly online video series sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

 Thursday, November 20, 2008
Perfect Soul to Stand for $15,000

Perfect Soul to Stand for $15,000

Perfect Soul, a first-crop sire and Canadian champion, will stand for $15,000 at John Phillips' Darby Dan Farm near Lexington.

 Friday, November 14, 2008
Run Away and Hide to Darby Dan

Run Away and Hide to Darby Dan

Unbeaten 2-year-old Run Away and Hide has been retired from racing and will enter stud in 2009 at John Phillips' Darby Dan Farm near Lexington.

 Sunday, November 09, 2008
Aldebaran Headed to Japan

Aldebaran Headed to Japan

Darby Dan Farm has announced that a purchase agreement has been reached between the Aldebaran Syndicate and the Japan Racing Association.

 Monday, October 27, 2008
And They're Off: July 30 Episode (Video)

And They're Off: July 30 Episode (Video)

Hosted by Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin, "And They're Off" is a bi-monthly online video series sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. This week's topics include Hialeah, Jeremy Rose, the second season of racing.

 Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Perfect Soul's First Winner

Perfect Soul's First Winner

Grade I winner and Canadian champion Perfect Soul came through with his first winner July 26.

 Sunday, July 27, 2008

Sweezey Leaves Darby Dan Farm

T. Wayne Sweezey, former farm manager and managing partner of Darby Dan Farm, is no longer associated with the farm.

 Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Nobiz Like Shobiz to Stand at Darby Dan

Nobiz Like Shobiz to Stand at Darby Dan

Grade I winner Nobiz Like Shobiz will begin his stallion career in 2009 at Darby Dan Farm near Lexington.

 Friday, July 11, 2008
Saarland's First Winner Is a Filly

Saarland's First Winner Is a Filly

Grade II winner Saarland's first winner, Collegiate, won June 19 at Belmont Park in her first start.

 Sunday, June 22, 2008
Belmont Profile: Tale of Ekati

Belmont Profile: Tale of Ekati

It's difficult to characterize the rise to greatness for a horse like Tale of Ekati, who was born already virtually flawless, according to John Phillips, managing partner of Darby Dan near Lexington, where the colt was foaled.

 Saturday, May 31, 2008

Jody Phillips of Darby Dan Farm Dead

Joan "Jody" Phillips, whose father started prominent Darby Dan Farm, died April 21 at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

 Wednesday, April 23, 2008
First Foal for Millionaire Suave

First Foal for Millionaire Suave

The first reported foal sired by multiple grade II winner Suave is a colt born Jan. 8 at Donna Wormser's farm in Ocala, Fla.

 Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Retired Jockey Howard Craig Dead

Howard Craig, who at one time ranked 11th among jockeys by wins, died Oct. 31.

 Wednesday, November 07, 2007
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