BloodHorse.com | Horse Racing News

BloodHorse.com Articles for "Midnight Cry"

Stronach Stables Buys Einstein

Stronach Stables Buys Einstein

Einstein, who is scheduled to run in the Sept. 6 Pacific Classic (gr. I) at Del Mar, has been bought by Frank Stronach's Stronach Stables for an undisclosed sum.

 Thursday, September 03, 2009
Einstein Makes History in Woodford Reserve

Einstein Makes History in Woodford Reserve

Remarkable 7-year-old Einstein continued his amazing run on May 2 at Churchill Downs, outdueling Cowboy Cal in the stretch to win the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (gr. IT) under Julien Leparoux. The Helen Pitts-Blasi trainee became the first horse to repeat in the prestigious event.

 Saturday, May 02, 2009
Curlin to be Paraded at Churchill Downs

Curlin to be Paraded at Churchill Downs

Curlin, North America's reigning Horse of the Year and the continent's richest racehorse of all time with earnings of $10,501,800, will be paraded at Churchill Downs Nov. 29.

 Sunday, November 23, 2008
Curlin To Stand at Lane's End in 2009

Curlin To Stand at Lane's End in 2009

Reigning Horse of the Year Curlin will enter stud in 2009 at Mr. and Mrs. William S. Farish's Lane's End Farm near Versailles, Ky., it was announced Nov. 21. The son of Smart Strike will stand for $75,000.

 Saturday, November 22, 2008
No Acceptable Bids for Curlin Interest

No Acceptable Bids for Curlin Interest

The sealed-bid process for selling the minority interest in reigning Horse of the Year Curlin failed to produce an acceptable bid, but private negotiations will continue for the 20% ownership held by Midnight Cry Stable.

 Thursday, November 06, 2008
Curlin Shows Affinity for Grass

Curlin Shows Affinity for Grass

Reigning "Horse of the Year" Curlin successfully completed the first step in what could be a journey to Paris to run in the famed Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I) with a solid work July 1 under jockey Robby Albarado over the Matt Winn Turf Course at Churchill Downs.

 Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Curlin One to Catch in Cash-Rich 'Foster

Curlin One to Catch in Cash-Rich 'Foster

For Steve Asmussen, the perfect scenario in the June 14 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) goes something like this: clean break, good position, powerful move, and a romp home under wraps from Curlin, the 2007 Horse of the Year. But whether the trainer will get that result in the 1 1/8-mile test at Churchill Downs is another question.

 Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Curlin Conquers the World

Curlin Conquers the World

As 12 horses headed to the post in the $6 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), trainer Steve Asmussen stood in the paddock at Nad Al Sheba racecourse. "I'm just wanting the real Curlin to show up," he said. Moments later, the Smart Strike colt more than obliged, rolling to a 7 3/4-length win and convincing viewers of one sure thing - right now "the real Curlin" is the best horse in the world.

 Saturday, March 29, 2008
Curlin Works Half-Mile in Dubai

Curlin Works Half-Mile in Dubai

Reigning Horse of the Year Curlin worked out Saturday morning in preparation for a race in Dubai Feb. 28. He is being pointed to the March 29 Dubai World Cup (UAE-I).

 Saturday, February 23, 2008

Commentary:Beyond Past Performances

By Dan Liebman - There are no rules for Eclipse Awards voters, and maybe that is as it should be.

 Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Padua Sells Interest in Curlin

Curlin, the favorite for Horse of the Year after winning the Breeders' Cup Classic - Powered by Dodge (gr. I), is now down to three owners.

 Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Curlin Commanding Winner of Breeders' Cup Classic

Curlin Commanding Winner of Breeders' Cup Classic

Curlin swept past Hard Spun down the stretch to win the Breeders' Cup Classic - Powered by Dodge (gr. I) by 4 1/2 lengths.

 Saturday, October 27, 2007

Einstein Smart Choice in Gulfstream BC Turf

Midnight Cry Stable's 5-year-old Brazilian-bred Einstein, the defending champion in the $300,000 Gulfstream Park Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT), is on target and ready to go for Saturday's renewal of the 1 3/8 miles fixture.

 Thursday, February 22, 2007

Final Round Heads Open La Troienne

Final Round, runner-up in the Forward Gal (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park March 14, is the likely favorite in a field of six 3-year-old fillies vying in Thursday's $100,000-added La Troienne at seven furlongs at Churchill Downs.

 Wednesday, April 30, 2003

My Boston Gal Impresses in Stonerside Beaumont

My Boston Gal made a triumphant return to Keeneland Race Course Thursday with her second career graded stakes win in the about seven-furlong Stonerside Beaumont Stakes (gr. II) for 3-year-old fillies.

 Thursday, April 10, 2003

My Boston Gal Tries to Regain Winning Form

After two losses to open the 2003 campaign, My Boston Gal faces a deep field in Thursday's $250,000 Stonerside Beaumont Stakes (gr. II) at about seven furlongs for 3-year-old fillies at Keeneland.

 Wednesday, April 09, 2003

Midnight Cry Draws Away in Forward Gal

Barrister Hall Stable's Midnight Cry, with jockey Edgar Prado showing the way, caught Chimichurri in the stetch and drew off to win Friday's $100,000 Forward Gal Stakes (gr. III) in a mild surprise at Gulfstream Park Friday.

 Friday, March 14, 2003

McPeek Confident in Take Charge Lady

With only one-week rest, Take Charge Lady is ready to anchor Team Kentucky in the inaugural Great State Challenge on Dec. 7 at Sam Houston Race Park.

 Tuesday, December 03, 2002

Randaroo and Dutrow Tackle Valley Stream

Randaroo looks the likely favorite in Sunday's six furlong $100,000-added Valley Stream Stakes (gr. III) for 2-year-old fillies at Aqueduct.

 Friday, November 22, 2002

Take Charge Lady in Bullet Work at Churchill

Multiple grade I winner Take Charge Lady zipped a half-mile in :47 2/5 at Churchill Downs on Thursday as the Ashland and Spinster Stakes winner prepped for the 1 1/8-mile Falls City Handicap (gr. II) on Nov. 28.

 Thursday, November 14, 2002

Breeders' Cup Future Bet: Final Pool Closes

Storm Flag Flying and Vindication were made the favorites in the Breeders' Cup Future Bet for the juvenile championship races to be contested Oct. 26 at Arlington Park as part of the World Thoroughbred Championships.

 Sunday, September 22, 2002

<b>Saratoga Notebook:</b> Smiles From Walden for 'Humor'; Midnight Cry Frizette Bound; Medaglia d'Oro Returns to Training; Turf Races On Tap; Prado Nears Bailey Mark

Trainer Elliott Walden smiled and nodded his head Saturday morning when the word ¨impressive" came up in a description of Awesome Humor's performance in Friday's Spinaway (gr.I) for 2-year-old fillies.

 Saturday, August 31, 2002

Awesome Humor Takes Spinaway

WinStar Farm's Awesome Humor kept her record perfect and her place among the leaders of the 2-year-old filly division intact Friday afternoon, holding off favored Forever Partners to win the 111th running of the $200,000 Spinaway (gr. I) by 2-3/4 lengths.

 Friday, August 30, 2002

Saratoga Notebook: Veitch Relishes Victory; Biancone on Training; Repent Works Sunday

John Veitch relishes his first victory in New York since 1998 and Patrick Biancone offers insights into training horses. Meanwhile, trainer Ken McPeek plans to work Repent Sunday in preparation for the Travers Stakes.

 Friday, August 16, 2002