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Stakes Producer Mackie Euthanized

Mackie, who sold for big prices at auction, was euthanized March 18 because of foaling complications while delivering an offspring by Any Given Saturday.

 Wednesday, May 13, 2009

St. George to Become Partner in Eaton

Effective Jan. 1, Arthur "Archie" St. George will become a partner in Eaton Sales, one of the world's leading Thoroughbred auction consignors.

 Sunday, December 14, 2008

Mr. John Sires First Winner

Graded winner Mr. John's first winner, Zoomin Bayou, won July 5 at Evangeline Downs in her initial start.

 Sunday, July 06, 2008
'Other' Pletcher Colt Wins at Gulf

'Other' Pletcher Colt Wins at Gulf

Why Tonto, not favored Cowboy Cal, won the Feb. 16 Hallandale Beach Stakes at Gulfstream.

 Saturday, February 16, 2008
Keeneland Sale Analysis: Good Horses Still Available

Keeneland Sale Analysis: Good Horses Still Available

Although there had been more than 2,000 horses through the ring by the time Monday's session began, there was a consensus that bidding continued to be competitive and there was an ample supply of good horses available.

 Monday, September 17, 2007

Jones Defends Payment of Commissions to Former Jackson Adviser

Airdrie Stud owner Brereton C. Jones said he paid consulting fees and commissions of at least $130,000 after two Keeneland sales to trainer Bruce Headley, one of six defendants in a lawsuit filed by California winemaker Jess Jackson for fraudulent misrepresentation in the purchase of horses and horse farm property.

 Friday, March 17, 2006

Keeneland's Fourth Session Holds Its Own

The fourth session of the Keeneland November breeding stock sale saw the prices of first three days come down slightly from the stratosphere. However the final figures show a market strength that continues to impress industry insiders.

 Thursday, November 11, 2004

Grade II Winner Be Gentle Retired

Be Gentle, a multiple grade II winner, has been retired from racing because of a fracture to her right front ankle sustained while winning the Nov. 29 Golden Rod Stakes (gr. II) at Churchill Downs.

 Thursday, January 22, 2004

VanMeter Has Favorable Count in Juvenile Fillies

Tom VanMeter II hopes he has the bases covered in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I). A principal in Eaton Sales along with Reiley McDonald, VanMeter has sold many "home run" runners, but he has two of his own on deck for the $1-million race for 2-year-old fillies: Be Gentle and Victory U.S.A.

 Friday, October 24, 2003

'Victory' Assured in Del Mar Debutante?

Tom VanMeter II's Victory U.S.A., an impressive maiden winner from the talent-deep barn of trainer Bob Baffert, heads a field of six for Saturday's 53rd edition of the $250,000 Del Mar Debutante (gr. I) for 2-year-old fillies at seven furlongs on the main track.

 Friday, August 29, 2003