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Kentucky Breeder/Owner Boone Dies

Hilary J. Boone Jr., a successful breeder/owner, died in his sleep at his Wimbledon Farm near Lexington.

 Thursday, June 18, 2009

Match Point

By Dan Liebman - There has been a great deal of emotion lately at Hilary Boone Jr.'s Wimbledon Farm near Lexington--first with Barbaro, and now with both Barbaro and Bernardini.

 Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Bluewater Sales Hires Brian O'Rourke as Farm Manager

Bluewater Sales announced Sept. 8 that Brian O'Rourke will serve as farm manager immediately following the Keeneland September yearling sale that begins Sept. 13.

 Thursday, September 09, 2004

Lion Cavern Dies in Greece

Lion Cavern, winner of the True North Handicap (gr. II) and a group III winner in Europe, died in Greece following a bout of colic, according to the Racing Post.

 Friday, August 27, 2004

Polar Expedition's Dam Sold For $2,000 at Auction

Wingsea, the dam of millionaire Polar Expedition was sold Wednesday to Dede McGehee for $2,000 in a public auction in Fayette County (Lexington, Ky.) Circuit Court.

 Wednesday, June 19, 2002

Dam of Polar Expedition to be Auctioned to Settle Debt

The dam of millionaire Polar Expedition, Wingsea, will be auctioned at Fayette County Circuit Court on June 19 to settle her owners' debt to Hilary J. Boone's Wimbledon Farm.

 Tuesday, June 18, 2002

Dubai Millennium's First Foal Born at Wimbledon

The first foal by European champion Dubai Millennium arrived Jan. 13 at Hilary Boone Jr.'s Wimbledon Farm near Lexington.

 Wednesday, January 16, 2002

Twining Returning To Kentucky

Twining, who previously stood at Hilary Boone Jr.'s Wimbledon Farm near Lexington, will be returning to the Central Kentucky nursery in 2002. He stood the past two seasons at East Stud on the island of Hokkaido, Japan, and will remain the property of East Stud.

 Friday, December 21, 2001

Expelled Moving to Albemarle Farm in Virginia

Expelled (Explodent -- Social Lesson, by Forum) will be relocated from Kentucky to stand the 2002 breeding season at Albemarle Farm near Free Union, Va. He will stand for $5,000.

 Wednesday, December 12, 2001