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Business Booms in September's Third Session

Not everybody was shopping for items in the wildly popular new Missoni collection at Target stores Sept. 13. In Lexington, many people were busy buying horses at Keeneland.

Medaglia d'Oro Colt Brings $600,000

A Medaglia d'Oro -- Violent Beauty, by Gone West, colt (Hip No. 469) was purchased by Black Rock Stable for $600,000 from the Hill 'n' Dale Sales consignment during the third session of the Keeneland September yearling sale.

Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Select Sale Day 2 Wrap

Eric Mitchell recaps Day 2 of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Select Yearling Sale, and overall results from the 2-day auction.

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Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale Day 1 Wrap

Eric Mitchell discusses the strong first day of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale Sponsored by Taylor Made Sales

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Surprise! F-T Saratoga Sale Posts Gains

On a day when the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged more than 600 points, the opening session of Fasig-Tipton's Saratoga select yearling auction showed surprising strength in upstate New York Aug. 8.

Two More Saratoga Yearlings Sell for $500k+

Two more half-million dollar plus horses crossed the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga stage. A filly by Medaglia d'Oro brought $525,000, while a Street Cry colt brought $550,000.

Half Brother to Super Saver Brings $1.2 M

A colt by Medaglia d'Oro and a half brother to 2010 Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver sold for $1.2 million during the opening session of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale.

Marketing Mix Monster Winner of Wonder Where

Marketing Mix, under a patient ride from jockey Patrick Husbands, sprinted down the rail to capture the $262,415 Wonder Where Stakes at Woodbine July 31, the final jewel of Canada's Triple Tiara series.

Devil by Design Dashes to Chicago 'Cap Win

Devil by Design, making her season debut for trainer Bill Mott, overcame early trouble to take control in the final furlong, winning the $100,000 Chicago Handicap (gr. III) July 3 at Arlington Park.

'The Other Pletcher' Upsets Allaire du Pont

On a dirt track that so far was favoring late runners, Bobby Flay's Super Espresso circled foes and fought gamely with second choice Payton D'oro to win the $100,000 Allaire du Pont Stakes May 21 at Pimlico.

F-T Hopes Positive Midlantic Trends Continue

Fasig-Tipton president Boyd Browning is optimistic the Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training will continue to perform well.

Plum Pretty Pulls Out Kentucky Oaks Thriller

Peachtree Stable's Plum Pretty, a daughter of Medaglia d'Oro, holds off the late charge of St. John's River to win the May 6 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.

Medaglia d'Oro Colt Shines at Goffs Auction

A Medaglia d'Oro colt became the highest-priced horse ever sold at the Goffs Kempton ready-to-run sale in England when he brought £130,000 ($208,001 in U.S. funds) March 29.

Plum Pretty Squishes Sunland Oaks Foes by 25

Plum Pretty, shipping from Southern California for trainer Bob Baffert, humbled five rivals by a Rachel Alexandra-like 25 lengths as the 1-20 favorite in the $200,000 Sunland Park Oaks in New Mexico March 27.

Through The Lens: Lotta To Live Up To

Lotta Kim produced a full sister to Rachel Alexandra on Feb. 27, 2011. Photographer Anne M. Eberhardt recently had the opportunity to go visit the new Medaglia d'Oro filly and was able to capture some great images.

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Through The Lens: Dreaming of Anna's New Colt

Dreaming of Anna gave birth to a Medaglia d'Oro colt on Feb. 21, 2011, at Dr. and Mrs. Gary Priest's Woodspring Farm near Versailles, Ky.

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Vision in Gold Shines in Santa Maria Win

Vison in Gold scored the first stakes win of her career when she held off Zardana by a neck with a front-running effort in the $150,000 Santa Maria(gr. II) Feb. 12 at Santa Anita Park.

You Make the Call: The Donn 2001-2010

From Captain Steve to Quality Road, rank the last 10 winners of the Donn Handicap.

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Top Seasons Spice Up FTK Winter Mixed Sale

Seeking to add a little bit spice to their Kentucky winter mixed sale, Fasig-Tipton officials decided to devote a portion of the Feb. 7 auction in Lexington to no guarantee seasons to prominent stallions.

Bernardini's Fee Upped to $75,000

Bernardini, who became the first freshman stallion in history to sire a grade I winner on dirt and a group I winner on turf, will stand in 2011 at Sheikh Mohammed's Darley near Lexington for $75,000.

Live Foals Down 14.2% from 2009

The Jockey Club has reported that 3,130 stallions covered 49,404 mares in North America during 2009.

Spendthrift To Stand Pair of Grade I winners

B. Wayne Hughes' Spendthrift Farm has added a pair of grade I winners to its 2011 stallion roster

Champagne d'Oro Pops in Test Stakes

Champagne d'Oro, winner of the June 5 Acorn Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park, struck again, this time at Saratoga Aug. 7 in the seven-furlong Test Stakes (gr. I). Bonnie Blue Flag was second.

Rachel Has to Work in Lady's Secret Victory

Rachel Alexandra did what the fans at Monmouth Park came to see her do -- win the $412,000 Lady's Secret. But it was not a walkover for the reigning Horse of the Year, as she was made to work by pacesetter Queen Martha.

F-T Sale Ends With 2.7% Decrease In Average

Fasig-Tipton president Boyd Browning calls the Kentucky select auction a "solid" start to the yearling selling season.

Medaglia d'Oro Filly Brings $350,000 at F-T

She is the most expensive filly sold so far at the July select yearling auction.

Medaglia d'Oro Colt Brings $450,000 at F-T

He will be raced by Dubai's Ruler, Sheikh Mohammed.

Tasty Temptation Too Tough in Hill 'N' Dale

Odds-on choice Tasty Temptation delivered her fourth consecutive victory when she collared pacesetter La Rocca in deep stretch to win the $115,338 Hill 'N' Dale Stakes at Woodbine June 20.

Confident Rachel Blooms Again in Fleur de Lis

Rachel nation is breathing a little easier June 12 after last year's Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra scored her first win of 2010, drawing away from four overmatched rivals in the $200,000 Fleur de Lis Handicap (gr. II).

Champagne d'Oro Pops at Price in Acorn Stakes

Southern Equine Stables' Champagne d'Oro, who previously had one victory in nine starts, scored a major upset when she broke alertly and held off all challengers to win the grade I Betfair/TVG Acorn Stakes (gr. I).

WinStar Farm Announces Contest Winner

Super Name Sweepstakes winner names Super Saver's half brother Superfection

Vibrant F-T Midlantic Sale Posts Increases

Gross, average, and median rise 23%, 14%, and 8%, respectively, while the buy-back rate falls, and a $650,000 Medaglia d'Oro filly sets a record for a female Thoroughbred sold at public auction in Maryland.

Medaglia d'Oro Filly Sets Maryland Record

A swift Medaglia d'Oro filly established a record for a female Thoroughbred sold at public auction in Maryland when she brought $650,000 May 17 at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training in Maryland.

Medaglia d'Amour Wins Wilshire in Stakes Bow

Medaglia d'Amour made her stakes debut a winning effort when she edged clear in deep stretch to take the $100,000 Wilshire Handicap (gr. IIIT) by 1 1/4 lengths over favored Cat by the Tale on the Hollywood Park turf May 1.

Champagne Looking to Celebrate in Oaks

Southern Equine not only has Champagne d'Oro in the April 30 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) at Churchill Downs, but its champion broodmare, Better Than Honour, is also scheduled to deliver a Street Cry filly any day.

Rachel Works 4F for La Troienne

Rachel Alexandra, last year's Horse of the Year, is slated to contest the April 30 La Troienne Stakes (gr. II) on the Kentucky Oaks undercard.

Street Cry's Australian Fee Rises to $137,500

Street Cry to stand at Darley Australia for $137,500, which is 25% higher than his 2009 stud fee of $110,000.

Rachel Alexandra Fires Bullet at Churchill

Rachel Alexandra's attitude following a bullet six furlong work in 1:12 April 12 will play a key role in determining the 2009 Horse of the Year's next race, according to trainer Steve Asmussen.

Half Sister to Zenyatta's Dam in Aussie Sale

Mountcat is scheduled to be offered during the Magic Millions national broodmare auction while in foal to Street Sense.

Filly Gets Chance to Work Late for Sale

Our Perfect Ten, a daughter of Medaglia d'Oro, missed the Keeneland under-tack show because of a shoeing mishap but got the chance to work April 4, a day before the 2-year-olds in training sale.

Champion Proud Spell Delivers First Foal

Proud Spell, a daughter of Proud Citizen, was champion 3-year-old filly of 2008. Her most important wins came in the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) and the Alabama Stakes (gr. I).

Porter on Pedigrees: Rachel Alexandra

Rachel Alexandra is from the first crop of the El Prado (IRE) stallion Medaglia d'Oro, who is promising to extend an American branch of the line Sadler's Wells.

Rachel, Zenyatta Work Toward 2010 Debuts

Reigning Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra posted her fourth workout of 2010 when she covered five furlongs in 1:00 1/5 at Fair Grounds while Zenyatta drilled six furlongs in 1:14 over the Cushion Track at Hollywood Park.

Edmund Gann, Raced Medaglia d'Oro, Dies

Edmund Gann, a leading California owner who campaigned dozens of stakes winners alone and in partnership, died Feb. 7 after a bout with cancer.

F-T Winter Mixed Sale Has Quality Stock

Sale company officials hopeful the market has stabilized after big downturns in 2009.

Rachel Alexandra in 4F Move at Fair Grounds

In her second work of the week, reigning Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra breezes four furlongs in :50 3/5 Feb. 6 in New Orleans.

Gabby's Golden Gal Rebounds in Santa Monica

Gabby's Golden Gal returned to the 3-year-old form that saw her win the Acorn Stakes (gr. I) last spring when she captured the $250,000 Santa Monica Handicap (gr. I) at Santa Anita Jan. 31.

F-T Catalogs 337 Lots for Winter Mixed Sale

Auction, which is scheduled for Feb. 8 in Lexington, has 115 yearlings among its offerings.

Champion 3YO Female: Rachel Alexandra

After trouncing her own division, filly stepped out to beat the boys in the grade I BlackBerry Preakness, Haskell, and Woodward Stakes.

Distorted Humor Filly Sells For $350,000

A 3-year-old Distorted Humor filly named Age of Humor was bought for $350,000 by Steve Davidson and Randy Gullatt's Versailles, Ky.-based Twin Creeks Farm at the Jan. 12 session of the Keeneland January sale.