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WinStar Farm's Fantasy Derby Returns

WinStar Farm will again offer its Fantasy Derby contest.

Drosselmeyer Preparing for World Cup Bid

WinStar Farm's 2010 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Drosselmeyer, who has been working strongly toward his 4-year-old debut, is being pointed to the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) at Meydan March 26.

Classic Success Elevates WinStar to Top

WinStar Farm, which triumphed in two of the three legs of the 2010 Triple Crown, was rewarded with the Eclipse Award for outstanding owner of the year when they were announced Jan. 17.

Adena Top Breeder Eighth Straight Year

Adena Springs finished 2010 as the leading individual breeder in North America with earnings of $13,369,852.

2010 Leaders: Pletcher, Dominguez, WinStar

Todd Pletcher, Ramon Dominguez and WinStar Farm were the leading trainer, jockey, and owner, respectively, based on North American earnings in 2010, according to final statistics from the Equibase Company.

Harlan's Holiday to WinStar

WinStar Farm has acquired a significant interest in leading sire Harlan's Holiday and will stand the 11-year-old son of Harlan in 2011.

WinStar Looking Strong for Next Year

After winning a pair of Triple Crown races, besting this year will be quite a challenge for WinStar Farm. But if 2010 was the year of the 3-year-old for WinStar, 2011 may just be the year of the older horse.

Blas Ceoil Leads the Way at Goffs

Blas Ceoil, who is in foal to 2009 Horse of the Year Sea The Stars, topped the opening session of the Goffs November breeding stock sale, bringing 300,000 euros ($407,946 in U.S. funds) Nov. 19 in Ireland.

WinStar Prospects Boost Keeneland Results

The consignment of racing, broodmare, and stallion prospects offered by Kenny Troutt's WinStar Racing headlined the Nov. 16 session of the Keeneland November breeding stock sale.

WinStar Stud Fees Announced

WinStar Farm Nov. 16 announced 2011 fees for its roster of stallions, led by leading Sire Distorted Humor, who will stand for $90,000 if paid by Nov. 1, 2011, or $100,000 live foal stands and nurses.

Super Saver to Stand for $20,000

Super Saver, the 2010 Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner who was retired from racing in October, will stand his introductory season at Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm for a fee of $20,000.

Hold Me Back Retired to Stud

A strained tendon sends Hold Me Back to stud at WinStar Farm.

Super Saver's Half Brother Breaks Maiden

WinStar unleashed a half brother to its Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Super Saver at Belmont Park Oct. 16, and the result proved highly promising.

Blue Laser Blasts Home for Grey Stakes Win

Blue Laser, in his stakes debut for trainer Mark Casse, outlasted Rockin Heat and Classic Legacy over the long Woodbine stretch to win the $250,441 Grey Stakes (Can-III) by a half-length Oct. 10.

2010 Derby Trophy on Display at Turfway Park

WinStar Farm, which won the 2010 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) with Super Saver, will display its Derby trophy at Turfway Park from 1 to 3 p.m. EDT Oct. 2 as part of an interactive fan appreciation day.

Grade III Winner American Lion Retired

American Lion, winner of this year's Illinois Derby (gr. III) and the 2009 Hollywood Prevue Stakes (gr. III) has been retired from racing, it was announced Sept. 3.

Checking in With My Man Tiznow

I just returned from a tour at WinStar Farm, and I can still feel grainy bits of Polytrack from their new training track between my toes. It's been a good day.

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Super Saver's Full Brother Retired

Hedge Fund, the only full brother to Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Super Saver, has been retired from racing.

Valenzuela Picks Up Best Pal Win With 'Gusto

Jockey Patrick Valenzuela earned his first California stakes victory since the fall of 2007 when he guided J P's Gusto to a front-running half-length win in the $150,000 Best Pal Stakes (gr. II) at Del Mar Aug. 8.

Super Saver, Barbaro Items in Charity Auction

A halter and an autographed photo of Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands winner Super Saver and a Barbaro print will be auctioned off on eBay to benefit the Halo House Foundation in Houston, Texas.

Ankle Sidelines Drosselmeyer Indefinitely

Belmont winner Drosselmeyer has been taken out of training with an ankle problem that trainer Bill Mott said likely will keep the colt out for the remainder of the year.

J P's Gusto Wins First Graded Stakes

The grade III Hollywood Juvenile Champion is the son of Successful Appeal's second stakes win in three starts.

Derby Winner Super Saver to Start in Haskell

WinStar Farm's Super Saver, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), will make his next start in the Izod Haskell Invitational (gr. I) at Monmouth Park Aug. 1, trainer Todd Pletcher confirmed June 27.

Sharp Humor Sires First Winner

Grade II winner Sharp Humor was represented by his first winner when his son Benedetti won at Camarero Race Track in Puerto Rico.

Haskin's Belmont Recap: Mott and Meyer

Drosselmeyer wins the Belmont giving trainer Bill Mott his first classic victory.

Drosselmeyer Wins Belmont for WinStar, Mott

WinStar Farm's Drosselmeyer gave Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott his first win in a Triple Crown race, as he wore down pacesetter First Dude and held off a late charge from Fly Down to win the Belmont Stakes (gr. I).

WinStar Farm Announces Contest Winner

Super Name Sweepstakes winner names Super Saver's half brother Superfection

Smith to Ride Drosselmeyer in Belmont

Drosselmeyer, who has been graded stakes-placed in his last two starts under Kent Desormeaux, will get a new rider for the Belmont Stakes (gr. I). The colt will be ridden by Mike Smith in the third leg of the Triple Crown.

Willey: Super Saver Better Since the Derby

According to exercise rider, the colt's attitude is "I know what I've done, and I'm going to do it again."

The Name Game: WinStar Sponsors Sweepstakes

In honor of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) victory of Super Saver, WinStar Farm is sponsoring the "Super Name Sweepstakes" at the farm's Web site.

Super Saver: The Connections

Reprinted from the pages of The Blood-Horse magazine, the free report Super Saver: The Connections offers an in-depth look at the people who helped Super Saver capture the the roses.

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Aikenite Works 5 Furlongs in Preakness Prep

Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Super Saver is scheduled to work May 10 at Churchill Downs.

Pletcher 'Wouldn't Trade Places With Anyone'

Trainer says Super Saver has "a big chance" to win the Preakness (gr.I).

Drosselmeyer Could Be Belmont Stakes Bound

The plan is to go in the classic if the colt runs well in the Dwyer Stakes (gr. II).

Steve Haskin's Derby Recap: Super Stars

Super Saver teamed up with three powerhouses to win the 136th Kentucky Derby.

Super Saver Tops New NTRA Poll

It's no surprise that Super Saver, winner of the May 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), is the new No. 1 on this week's NTRA 3-Year-Old Poll.

Super Saver Wins the Derby!

Super Saver, with Calvin Borel up, wins the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I). WinStar Farm's homebred son of Maria's Mon gives trainer Todd Pletcher his first Derby win.

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.

Doubles Partner Dazzles in American Turf Win

WinStar Farm's Doubles Partner rebounded from an eighth-place finish in the March 27 Lane's End Stakes (gr. II), posting an authoritative win in the American Turf (gr. II) on the Kentucky Oaks day undercard.

Injury KOs Endorsement from Derby

WinStar Farm's colt has a non-displaced right-front condylar fracture and will not be entered later today in the Kentucky Derby (gr. I).

Rule Out of Kentucky Derby Picture

WinStar Farm's Bill Casner confirms he has not been pleased with Rule's progress at Churchill Downs and the colt will not be entered in Saturday's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

Super Saver Goes a Half in :48 4/5

Arkansas Derby (gr. I) runner-up works a half-mile under Calvin Borel in the slop at Churchill Downs; one of five workers for trainer Todd Pletcher

Rule Works 5f in 1:00 Under Melancon

WinStar Farm's homebred Rule drills five furlongs in the slop at Churchill Downs Saturday morning in 1:00.

Endorsement Works Five Furlongs at Keeneland

WinStar Farm's Endorsement completed the Keeneland segment of his preparations for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) April 17 by working five furlongs in company in 1:01.60 with trainer Shannon Ritter up.

American Lion Wire-to-Wire in Illinois Derby

American Lion ran the race his connections have been waiting for all season April 3, taking the field in the $500,000 Illinois Derby (gr. III) all the way around to score by 2 3/4 lengths.

Speightstown Recovering After Colic Surgery

Champion Speightstown had colic surgery April 1, and WinStar Farm, where the stallion stands, reported April 2 he's "recovering well" after successful surgery.

Endorsement Makes His Case in Sunland Derby

Facing winners for the first time, WinStar Farm's Endorsement shipped to Sunland Park and Casino from Louisiana and handed Triple Crown contender Conveyance his first defeat in the $800,000 Sunland Derby (gr. III) March 28.

First Mare in Foal to Colonel John

Jonespartyofwon, the first mare scanned in foal to Colonel John, is a half sister to Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Volponi. Colonel John is booked full for 2010.

Ingordo Joins The Race For Education

Bloodstock specialist David Ingordo joins The Race For Education board of directors; will help commission limited edition Zenyatta prints.

Stars on the Rise: 12 Entered in Risen Star

Fair Grounds' $300,000 prep race attracts plenty of potential stars; gains some starters from Florida.