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Grade I Winner Sidney's Candy Gets First Foal

The first reported foal by grade I winner Sidney's Candy is a colt born Jan. 17 at Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky.

 Thursday, January 17, 2013

WinStar Offers Complimentary Breeding Seasons

WinStar Farm will conduct drawings for its "Breed to Win" promotion, rewarding supportive breeders with a complimentary 2013 season to 12 stallions, the farm announced Jan. 4. The drawings will be held Feb. 9.

 Friday, January 04, 2013

New WinStar Stallions Get First Mares in Foal

Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Drosselmeyer, who stands at Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky., and fellow WinStar stallion Sidney's Candy have had their first mares pronounced in foal.

 Tuesday, March 06, 2012

WinStar Sets 2012 Fees for Expanded Roster

WinStar Farm announced 2012 fees for its expanded roster of stallions, led by North America's leading sire Distorted Humor, who will stand for $100,000 (stands and nurses) and will breed an exclusive book of 100 mares.

 Friday, November 11, 2011
Goldikova Draws Rail in Quest for Fourth Mile

Goldikova Draws Rail in Quest for Fourth Mile

An audible groan went up from the table of traveling lads from France at the Breeders' Cup World Championships post-position draw when it was announced three-time Mile (gr. IT) winner had drawn the rail.

 Monday, October 31, 2011
Pletcher's Classic Pair Drill at CD

Pletcher's Classic Pair Drill at CD

Mike Repole's pair of Uncle Mo and Stay Thirsty get in their final tune-ups at Churchill Downs for the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I). Both colts went five furlongs.

 Sunday, October 30, 2011
BC Mile Hopeful Sidney's Candy Works

BC Mile Hopeful Sidney's Candy Works

Sidney's Candy, a TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) hopeful, covered a half mile on firm turf in :50 at Churchill Downs Oct. 25. He is trained by Todd Pletcher for WinStar Farm and Rubio Stable.

 Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Gio Ponti Back on Track, Repeats in Turf Mile

Gio Ponti Back on Track, Repeats in Turf Mile

Castleton Lyons Farm's Gio Ponti rallied past Get Stormy and Sidney's Candy in deep stretch to win the $600,000 Shadwell Turf Mile (gr. IT) for the second consecutive year Oct. 8 at Keeneland.

 Saturday, October 08, 2011
THS: Shadwell Turf Mile 2011

THS: Shadwell Turf Mile 2011

Jason, Tom, and James Scully of TwinSpires.com handicap the Shadwell Turf Mile and First Lady Stakes from Keeneland.

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 Thursday, October 06, 2011
Fields Taking Shape for Keeneland Stakes

Fields Taking Shape for Keeneland Stakes

Multiple Eclipse Award winner Gio Ponti returns to Keeneland on Oct. 8 as he seeks to defend his title in the $600,000 Shadwell Turf Mile (gr. IT), one of nine graded stakes over the Lexington track's opening weekend.

 Monday, October 03, 2011
Jackson Bend Cruises in Forego

Jackson Bend Cruises in Forego

Robert LaPenta and Fred Brei's Jackson Bend comes from off the pace to win the seven-furlong Forego Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga in 1:22.08.

 Saturday, September 03, 2011
Sidney's Candy Cuts Back in Forego

Sidney's Candy Cuts Back in Forego

As versatile as Sidney's Candy is, the options for WinStar Farm and Todd Pletcher are virtually limitless. For his next start, the connections decided to sprint him on dirt in the $250,000 Forego (gr. I) Sept. 3 at Saratoga.

 Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Pletcher Eyes Options for Stay Thirsty, 'Mo'

Pletcher Eyes Options for Stay Thirsty, 'Mo'

Trainer Todd Pletcher said Aug. 29 that Travers (gr. I) winner Stay Thirsty would most likely head to the Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) and Uncle Mo's options include the Kelso (gr. II) and Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II).

 Monday, August 29, 2011
Sidney's Candy Will be a Second-Half Force

Sidney's Candy Will be a Second-Half Force

The son of Candy Ride should only get better under Pletcher.

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 Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Sidney's Candy Captures Fourstardave in Style

Sidney's Candy Captures Fourstardave in Style

Prohibitive choice Sidney's Candy, given an easy time of it on the front end in his first start for new trainer Todd Pletcher, held his rivals at bay in the $150,000 Fourstardave Handicap (gr. IIT) on the Saratoga turf.

 Sunday, July 31, 2011
Fourstardave: Sidney's Candy Remains On Turf

Fourstardave: Sidney's Candy Remains On Turf

Following his sensational workout on turf recently at Saratoga, trainer Todd Pletcher decided to enter Sidney's Candy in the $150,000 Fourstardave Handicap (gr. IIT) July 31, where he is up against six rivals.

 Thursday, July 28, 2011
WinStar Sells Interest in Sidney's Candy

WinStar Sells Interest in Sidney's Candy

WinStar Farm has sold an interest in grade I winner Sidney's Candy to Argentina-based Rubio B Stable, and plans to shuttle him to Ricardo Benedicto's Haras La Pasion in Argentina.

 Thursday, June 30, 2011
Sidney's Candy Posts First Work for Pletcher

Sidney's Candy Posts First Work for Pletcher

Sidney's Candy turned in his first official workout since being acquired by WinStar Farm and transferred to the barn of Todd Pletcher, breezing four furlongs June 19 at Belmont Park.

 Sunday, June 19, 2011
WinStar Acquires Sidney's Candy

WinStar Acquires Sidney's Candy

Grade I winner Sidney's Candy has been purchased by a partnership headed by Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm and turned over to trainer Todd Pletcher.

 Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Ryehill Dreamer Nips 'Candy in American 'Cap

Ryehill Dreamer Nips 'Candy in American 'Cap

Tracking a hot pace for jockey Joe Talamo, Ryehill Dreamer shot home to win the $150,000 American Handicap (gr. IIT) by a whisker over Sidney's Candy on the Hollywood Park turf May 28.

 Saturday, May 28, 2011
Turf Beckons Sidney's Candy in American 'Cap

Turf Beckons Sidney's Candy in American 'Cap

Sidney's Candy is back on the turf for the $150,000 American Handicap (gr. IIT) at Hollywood Park May 28 following his upset at odds of 2-5 in the Mervyn LeRoy Handicap (gr. II) earlier this month on the Cushion Track.

 Wednesday, May 25, 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
Sidney's Candy Faces Four in Mervyn LeRoy

Sidney's Candy Faces Four in Mervyn LeRoy

Sidney's Candy faces just four rivals in his first start of the year as the 123-pound high weight in the $150,000 Mervyn LeRoy Handicap (gr. II) at Hollywood Park May 7.

 Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Sidney's Candy Looks Sharp for Mervyn Leroy

Sidney's Candy Looks Sharp for Mervyn Leroy

Sidney's Candy, being readied for his start of the year in the $150,000 Mervyn Leroy Handicap (gr. II) at Hollywood Park May 7, worked seven furlongs in a sharp 1:24 over the Cushion Track May 1.

 Sunday, May 01, 2011
Dubai World Cup Attracts 312 Nominations

Dubai World Cup Attracts 312 Nominations

A total of 312 horses from 18 countries, including 49 from the U.S., have been nominated to the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) at Meydan Racecourse March 26.

 Thursday, January 27, 2011
Sidney's Candy Out of San Fernando

Sidney's Candy Out of San Fernando

Sidney's Candy, the favorite for the $150,000 San Fernando (gr. II) Jan. 15 at Santa Anita, has been scratched.

 Friday, January 14, 2011
THS: San Fernando Stakes

THS: San Fernando Stakes

Jason, Tom, and James Scully of brisnet.com preview the San Fernando S. (gr. II) and the Mr. Prospector S. (gr. III).

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 Thursday, January 13, 2011
Sidney's Candy Looks Tough in San Fernando

Sidney's Candy Looks Tough in San Fernando

Sidney's Candy, who ended his terrific 3-year-old season with a romp in the Sir Beaufort (gr. III) last month, will be a heavy favorite when he gets his 4-year-old campaign underway in the San Fernando (gr. II) Jan. 15

 Wednesday, January 12, 2011
The Factor Sizzles Five Panels

The Factor Sizzles Five Panels

Two weeks after breaking his maiden in track record time, the speedy 3-year-old zipped through five furlongs on Santa Anita's dirt track Jan. 9 in :58 flat under former jockey Joe Steiner.

 Sunday, January 09, 2011
Sidney's Candy Sticks All the Way in Beaufort

Sidney's Candy Sticks All the Way in Beaufort

Sidney's Candy, the overwhelming favorite in a scratched-down field of five for the $150,000 Sir Beaufort Stakes (gr. III) at Santa Anita Dec. 26, romped to a 7 1/4-length triumph.

 Sunday, December 26, 2010
Sidney's Candy Stands Out in Sir Beaufort

Sidney's Candy Stands Out in Sir Beaufort

Sidney's Candy, making his first start since finishing sixth in the TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) last month, is the one to beat in the $150,000 Sir Beaufort Stakes (gr. IIT) on opening day of the 2010-11 Santa Anita meet.

 Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Goldikova Triples Pleasure in Mile Thriller

Goldikova Triples Pleasure in Mile Thriller

The amazing mare Goldikova unleashed a huge turn of foot in the stretch and overtook the leaders of the TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) as she became the first-ever three-time consecutive winner of a World Championships race.

 Saturday, November 06, 2010
Haskin's BC Report: Track Should be Fair

Haskin's BC Report: Track Should be Fair

Track superintendent Butch Lehr is confident the track surface will not be an issue

 Monday, November 01, 2010
Nov. 1 Workouts at Churchill Downs

Nov. 1 Workouts at Churchill Downs

It was another busy day for clockers at Churchill Downs as many contenders of the Nov. 5-6 Breeders' Cup World Championships completed their workouts Nov. 1.

 Monday, November 01, 2010
Hurricane Ike in Sharp Drill for BC Dirt Mile

Hurricane Ike in Sharp Drill for BC Dirt Mile

With jockey Calvin Borel up, Hurricane Ike tuned up for his engagement in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) by working six furlongs at Churchill Downs in 1:12 2/5 after the renovation break Oct. 23.

 Saturday, October 23, 2010
Breeders' Cup Chat: A Gold Mine in the Mile?

Breeders' Cup Chat: A Gold Mine in the Mile?

Goldikova will be the heavy favorite, but she will face a strong field.

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 Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Sidney's Candy Scratched From Oak Tree Mile

Sidney's Candy Scratched From Oak Tree Mile

Favored Sidney's Candy has been withdrawn from the Oak Tree Mile (gr. IIT) Oct. 9 at Hollywood Park because he is due to be sold.

 Saturday, October 09, 2010
Oak Tree Mile Lures Turf Star Sidney's Candy

Oak Tree Mile Lures Turf Star Sidney's Candy

Sidney's Candy, one of the top 3-year-olds in the country this season, will take on older horses for the first time in the $150,000 Oak Tree Mile (gr. IIT) at Hollywood Park Oct. 9.

 Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Breeders' Cup Chat: Mile High Lineup

Breeders' Cup Chat: Mile High Lineup

As of now, here are some of the top horses thought to be aiming toward a star-studded Mile.

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 Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Countdown to the Cup: What Now for Juveniles?

Countdown to the Cup: What Now for Juveniles?

A long wait between races is in store for recent impressive 2-year-old winners.

 Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Sidney's Candy to Pass Del Mar Derby

Sidney's Candy to Pass Del Mar Derby

Trainer John Sadler said the morning of Aug. 15 it's not likely that Sidney's Candy, winner of the Aug. 14 La Jolla Handicap (gr. IIT) will run at Del Mar again this meet.

 Sunday, August 15, 2010
La Jolla: Sidney's Candy Breaks Course Mark

La Jolla: Sidney's Candy Breaks Course Mark

Making his first start on turf, Sidney's Candy turned in a smashing performance in the $150,000 La Jolla Handicap (gr. IIT), demolishing seven 3-year-old rivals in a course record time at Del Mar Aug. 14.

 Saturday, August 14, 2010
Sidney's Candy to Make Turf Bow in La Jolla

Sidney's Candy to Make Turf Bow in La Jolla

Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) winner Sidney's Candy makes his turf debut in the $150,000 La Jolla Handicap (gr. IIT) at Del Mar Aug. 14.

 Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Joe Talamo Out With Fractured Wrist

Joe Talamo Out With Fractured Wrist

Jockey Joe Talamo suffered a fractured left wrist Aug. 5 at Del Mar after he was unseated during the running of the third race.

 Thursday, August 05, 2010
Skip Away's Skipshot Surprises in Swaps

Skip Away's Skipshot Surprises in Swaps

PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
The cross that produced Swaps Stakes surprise winner Skipshot appears to be based on an affinity of Skip Away for Halo-line mares.

 Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Skipshot Nabs Sidney's Candy at Swaps Wire

Skipshot Nabs Sidney's Candy at Swaps Wire

A determined Skipshot collared the tiring Sidney's Candy just before the wire to upset the 1-5 favorite by a frantic head in the $196,000 Swaps Stakes (gr. II) at Hollywood Park July 17.

 Saturday, July 17, 2010
Sweet Pickings for Sidney's Candy in Swaps

Sweet Pickings for Sidney's Candy in Swaps

Sidney's Candy, in his first start since the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), is the clear standout among five 3-year-olds for the $200,000 Swaps Stakes (gr. II) July 17 as Hollywood Park.

 Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Sidney's Candy Drills for Return in Swaps

Sidney's Candy Drills for Return in Swaps

Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) winner Sidney's Candy drilled seven furlongs in 1:25 3/5 in his final work July 11 for the upcoming $200,000 Swaps Stakes (gr. II) at Hollywood Park.

 Sunday, July 11, 2010
Early Betting Pegs Super Saver Derby Favorite

Early Betting Pegs Super Saver Derby Favorite

WinStar Farm's Super Saver is the 7-1 early favorite for the May 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands, based on the early wagering at Churchill Downs.

 Friday, April 30, 2010
Haskin's Derby Report: Victor in the Slop

Haskin's Derby Report: Victor in the Slop

No one can boast of having a better slop pedigree than Stately Victor.

 Thursday, April 29, 2010
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