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Zenyatta Breeder Eric Kronfeld Dies

Zenyatta Breeder Eric Kronfeld Dies

Eric Kronfeld, who made his mark in both the music and racing inudstries, died May 15 of cancer in New York. Kronfeld, under his Maverick Productions, bred Zenyatta, one of the most popular racehorses in history.

 Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Owner Kronfeld Gets Lucky at Keeneland Sale

Owner Kronfeld Gets Lucky at Keeneland Sale

For awhile it appeared that Eric Kronfeld was snakebit when it came to his grade I stakes-winning mare Nereid. But the mare lit up the bid board at the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale, selling for $1.3 million.

 Monday, January 07, 2013
F-T New York-Bred Sale Enjoys Strong Opening

F-T New York-Bred Sale Enjoys Strong Opening

The Fasig-Tipton New York-bred preferred yearling sale enjoyed some big upswings in its key business figures on its opening night, Aug. 13, in upstate New York.

 Saturday, August 13, 2011
Zenyatta Streak at 18 With Hirsch Three-Peat

Zenyatta Streak at 18 With Hirsch Three-Peat

In what could be her final start in California, the great Zenyatta remained undefeated with her 18th consecutive win in rather routine fashion by a neck in the $300,000 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 7 at Del Mar.

 Saturday, August 07, 2010
Son of Distorted Humor Goes for $1 Million

Son of Distorted Humor Goes for $1 Million

A dapper-looking son of Distorted Humor was purchased by WinStar Farm, agent, for the partnership of Maverick Racing for $1 million to highlight the late afternoon session of the Keeneland September yearling sale.

 Wednesday, September 12, 2007