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500 Attend Thoroughbreds For All Event

500 Attend Thoroughbreds For All Event

The April 26 Thoroughbreds For All event nearly doubled in size from last year with 500 attendees from 22 states while raising more than $12,000 for two Thoroughbred aftercare charities.

 Thursday, May 02, 2013
Three Chimneys' Derby Week Open House May 2

Three Chimneys' Derby Week Open House May 2

Three Chimneys Farm will hold its annual open house that coincides with the week of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) on Thursday, May 2.

 Wednesday, May 01, 2013

Three Chimneys Buys Brazilian Group I Winner

Three Chimneys Farm has purchased 3-year-old filly Antonella Baby (BRZ), winner of last month's GP Henrique Possollo (Brz-I), the first leg of the Brazilian Triple Crown for fillies, it was announced March 8.

 Friday, March 08, 2013
Point Given Relocated to Calumet Farm

Point Given Relocated to Calumet Farm

Point Given, the 2001 Horse of the Year and champion 3-year-old male, will stand in 2013 at Calumet Farm near Lexington.

 Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Birth Announcement: Filly for Pure Clan

Birth Announcement: Filly for Pure Clan

Two-time grade I winner Pure Clan delivered a healthy filly by Bernardini Jan. 10 at Robert N. Clay's Three Chimneys Farm near Midway, Ky., and is scheduled to be bred to Tapit this year.

 Friday, January 11, 2013

Padua Sells Kentucky Farm to Borges Torrealba

The Sanan family's Padua Stables has sold its 275-acre farm near Lexington to the Borges Torrealba family of Brazil for $8.8 million.

 Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Retired Trainer Lin Wheeler Dies

Lin Wheeler, a retired West Coast trainer whose father, Robert Wheeler, is in the Hall of Fame as a trainer, died Jan. 5 at his California home.

 Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Potesta, Princess Arabella Bring Big Prices

Potesta, Princess Arabella Bring Big Prices

Potesta and Princess Arabella brought $800,000 and $725,000, respectively during the first session of the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale Jan. 7.

 Monday, January 07, 2013

Ice Box's First Foal Arrives in Florida

Ice Box, 2010 Florida Derby (gr. I) winner and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) runner-up, was represented by his first foal on Jan. 5.

 Sunday, January 06, 2013

Arqana Sale Closes with Record Receipts

The Arqana breeding stock sale concluded Dec. 11 in Deauville with a new benchmark in overall total receipts for the four-day auction that was bolstered by strong numbers at the top end of the market.

 Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Dust and Diamonds Cashes in at Gulfstream

Dust and Diamonds Cashes in at Gulfstream

Dust and Diamonds produced a quick return on her purchase at auction in November with an easy victory in the $100,000 Sugar Swirl Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park Dec. 8.

 Saturday, December 08, 2012

Three Chimneys, Torrealbas Become Partners

The Borges Torrealba family, among the leading buyers at the current Keeneland November breeding stock sale, has entered into a partnership with Three Chimneys Farm of Midway, Ky.

 Thursday, November 15, 2012
Exchange Rate Continues With Reckless Abandon

Exchange Rate Continues With Reckless Abandon

PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
Reckless Abandon, son of Exchange Rate, cemented his standing as Europe's top sprinting 2-year-old.

 Friday, October 26, 2012
Keeneland September Sale: Case Clay

Keeneland September Sale: Case Clay

Case Clay of Three Chimneys Farm discusses the 2012 Keeneland September yearling sale.

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 Wednesday, September 12, 2012
New Boys in Town: Visiting Caleb's Posse & Co

New Boys in Town: Visiting Caleb's Posse & Co

Novak at the Track is "Novak at the Farm" with a special visit to new Three Chimneys stallions Caleb's Posse & Ice Box, plus the Jim Rome trio of Surfer Girl, her Pulpit filly, and retired claimer Gallatin's Run.

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 Friday, August 03, 2012

Fab Flowers First Winner for Lewis Michael

Fab Flowers became freshman sire Lewis Michael's first winner June 24 at Arlington Park.

 Sunday, June 24, 2012
Belmont Interview: Jerry Crawford (Dullahan)

Belmont Interview: Jerry Crawford (Dullahan)

Eric Mitchell talks with Jerry Crawford, President of Donegal Racing, who own Belmont Stakes contender Dullahan. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm.

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 Thursday, June 07, 2012
Belmont Stakes Interview: Ahmed Zayat

Belmont Stakes Interview: Ahmed Zayat

Eric Mitchell talks with Ahmed Zayat, who owns Belmont Stakes contender Paynter. Zayat also owns Bodemeister, who finished 2nd in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm.

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 Wednesday, June 06, 2012
Belmont News Minute: 06/06/2012

Belmont News Minute: 06/06/2012

Lenny Shulman reports on the draw, the detention barn, and the weather. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm.

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 Wednesday, June 06, 2012
2012 Preakness Wrap

2012 Preakness Wrap

Evan Hammonds recaps the exciting victory by I'll Have Another over Bodemeister in the 2012 Preakness. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm.

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 Saturday, May 19, 2012
Three Chimneys Stallions Morning Exercise

Three Chimneys Stallions Morning Exercise

Exercise Rider Brian VanSteenbergh describes how he got into Thoroughbreds and how he uses his horsemanship to work with Three Chimneys' stallions. Including Flower Alley, sire of Kentucky Derby 138 winner I'll Have Another.

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 Thursday, May 17, 2012
O'Neill Makes a Wish Come True

O'Neill Makes a Wish Come True

Doug O'Neill and Hope Hudson met on the backside at Churchill Downs during the days leading up to the Derby, and the sick 12-year-old girl will now accompany I'll Have Another to the Preakness next week.

 Thursday, May 10, 2012
2012 Kentucky Derby Wrap

2012 Kentucky Derby Wrap

Lenny Shulman recaps I'll Have Another's victorious run in the 138th Kentucky Derby. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm.

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 Saturday, May 05, 2012
2012 Kentucky Oaks Day Wrap

2012 Kentucky Oaks Day Wrap

Eric Mitchell recaps Kentucky Oaks Day for 2012, highlighted by the victory by Believe You Can and Rosie Napravnik in the Kentucky Oaks. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm.

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 Friday, May 04, 2012
Kentucky Derby Interview: Kent Desormeaux

Kentucky Derby Interview: Kent Desormeaux

Kent Desormeaux talks about his Derby mount, Dullahan, including how to pronounce his name. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm.

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 Thursday, May 03, 2012
Dynaformer's Memorial - Sandy Hatfield

Dynaformer's Memorial - Sandy Hatfield

Three Chimneys' stallion manager Sandy Hatfield at Dynaformer's memorial service May 3, 2012. You may need to turn your volume up slightly once the video begins.

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 Thursday, May 03, 2012
Kentucky Derby News Minute 5/3/2012

Kentucky Derby News Minute 5/3/2012

Lenny reflects on the Kentucky Derby Draw, including Bob Baffert's luck, Dullahan's guaranteed win and Hansen.

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 Thursday, May 03, 2012
Kentucky Derby News Minute 5/2/2012

Kentucky Derby News Minute 5/2/2012

Lenny Shulman updates the news of the day, including the first track appearances for Gemologist, El Padrino, and Take Charge Indy, and the arrival of Hansen. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm.

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 Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Kentucky Derby Interview: Mike Maker

Kentucky Derby Interview: Mike Maker

Lenny Shulman talks with trainer Mike Maker about Hansen, 2-year-old Juvenile champion, and one of the Kentucky Derby favorites. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm.

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 Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Premier Stallion Dynaformer Dies at 27

Premier Stallion Dynaformer Dies at 27

One of Thoroughbred racing's premier stallions, Dynaformer, died at the age of 27 at Robert and Blythe Clay's Three Chimneys Farm April 29.

 Sunday, April 29, 2012
Surgery Successful on Thiskyhasnolimit

Surgery Successful on Thiskyhasnolimit

Thiskyhasnolimit, who suffered a fracture to his right front cannon bone during the Feb. 25 Mineshaft Handicap (gr. III) at Fair Grounds, underwent successful surgery Feb. 26 and has a good prognosis for recovery.

 Monday, February 27, 2012
Racing's Favorite Grump (blog)

Racing's Favorite Grump (blog)

Dynaformer's reputation as Three Chimneys Farm's grumpiest stallion is deserved

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 Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Keeneland Sept Interview: Case Clay

Keeneland Sept Interview: Case Clay

Esther Marr talks with Case Clay, president of Three Chimneys Farm, about Big Brown's yearlings. Case also discusses his predictions for the Keeneland September sale. Sponsored by Taylor Made Sales Agency.

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 Monday, September 12, 2011

BC Sells All Horse Farm Partnerships for 2011

Breeders' Cup said Sept. 9 it has sold all four horse farm partnerships in its "Industry Champion" category for this year's World Championships, to be held Nov. 4-5 at Churchill Downs.

 Friday, September 09, 2011

Dobson an Eager Investor in Tough Times

Everett Dobson is increasing his involvement in the Thoroughbred business at a time when many people are pulling back.

 Sunday, August 07, 2011

2012 Stud Fee Costs Should Hold Steady

Mare owners shouldn't expect stud fees to drop much lower, according to horsemen at several Central Kentucky farms who were interviewed recently.

 Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Three Chimneys Employees Helped Save Horses

Three Chimneys Employees Helped Save Horses

Three Chimneys Farm president Case Clay is praising two farm employees who went into a burning barn the night of July 24 to rescue two broodmares.

 Monday, July 25, 2011

Lightning Causes Barn Fire at Three Chimneys

There were no fatalities to humans or horses when a broodmare barn at Robert N. Clay's Three Chimneys Farm was destroyed by fire after being struck by lightning Sunday evening, July 24.

 Monday, July 25, 2011
Smarty Says Goodbye

Smarty Says Goodbye

Steve Haskin discusses Smarty Jones' farewell appearance in installment #4.

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 Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Zach Madden Promoted at Three Chimneys

Three Chimneys announced June 3 that Zach Madden has been promoted to the position of director of client development.

 Friday, June 03, 2011

War Chant to Shuttle to Australia's Yarradale

Three Chimneys Farm stallion War Chant (Danzig--Hollywood Wildcat, by Kris S.), will shuttle to Ron Sayers' Yarradale Stud in Western Australia for the 2011 breeding season.

 Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Keeneland January Sale Kicks Off With a Bang

Keeneland January Sale Kicks Off With a Bang

The New Year started on a happy note at Keeneland as the January horses of all ages sale finished its opening session in Lexington Jan. 10 with huge increases of 62.2% in gross and 53.5% in average price from 2010.

 Monday, January 10, 2011
Ave Sells for $1.4 Million at Keeneland

Ave Sells for $1.4 Million at Keeneland

Grade I winner Ave became the first horse to bring a seven-figure price at the Keeneland January horses of all age sale when she sold for $1.4 million three-quarters of the way through the first session in Lexington Jan. 10.

 Monday, January 10, 2011
Wickedly Perfect Brings $800,000

Wickedly Perfect Brings $800,000

Wickedly Perfect, winner of the Darley Alcibiades Stakes (gr. I) at Keeneland in 2010, returned to Keeneland and brought $800,000 during the opening session of the January horses of all ages sale in Lexington Jan. 10.

 Monday, January 10, 2011

Peters Leaving Three Chimneys

Robert N. Clay's Three Chimneys Farm announced Oct. 27 that stallion seasons and matings specialist Anne Peters has decided to go out on her own.

 Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Stallion Dynaformer Doing Well at Age 25

The son of Roberto keeps chugging along in the breeding shed and is expected to be able to continue his stud career in 2011.

 Saturday, July 31, 2010
Red Giant Shuttling to New Zealand

Red Giant Shuttling to New Zealand

Red Giant will be the first son of Giant's Causeway to stand at stud in New Zealand, where he'll be on the Westbury Stud roster.

 Thursday, April 22, 2010

McFadden Director of Sales at Three Chimneys

A member of the Three Chimneys sales team since 2007, he has worked at the farm for six years.

 Monday, March 08, 2010
KET's 'Thoroughbred' Airs March 8

KET's 'Thoroughbred' Airs March 8

Paul Wagner-directed production was filmed on last year's Triple Crown trail.

 Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Collins: Why European Sales Are Stronger

Nearly every domestic yearling sale in 2009 has suffered sharp declines, but in England, Ireland, and France, auctions of young horses generally have turned in stronger performances.

 Friday, October 23, 2009
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