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Paynter Completes Comeback With Sizzling Win

Paynter Completes Comeback With Sizzling Win

Returning from a near-death experience last year, Paynter demolished an allowance field June 14 at Betfair Hollywood Park in his first start since winning last July's Haskell Invitational (gr. I).

 5 days ago
Paynter to Return June 14 at Hollywood Park

Paynter to Return June 14 at Hollywood Park

The 2012 Haskell Invitational winner will race for the first time since taking that grade I event, having recovered from a severe illness and ensuing surgery.

 Sunday, June 09, 2013
Fast Bullet Shoots to True North Victory

Fast Bullet Shoots to True North Victory

Fast Bullet shot to front and went wire to wire in the RTN True North Handicap on the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) program June 8 under rider Joel Rosario for trainer Bob Baffert.

 Saturday, June 08, 2013

Sire Zensational Gets First Win at Hollywood

First-time starter Sensational Nikki became the initial winner for the sire Zensational when the 2-year-old filly won a maiden special weight event June 2 at Betfair Hollywood Park.

 Sunday, June 02, 2013
Redwood Kitten, Zee Bros Win on Pimlico Card

Redwood Kitten, Zee Bros Win on Pimlico Card

Zayat Stables' Zee Bros among the stakes winners at Pimlico during the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) day program.

 Saturday, May 18, 2013
Nehro, Second in 2011 Kentucky Derby, Dead

Nehro, Second in 2011 Kentucky Derby, Dead

Nehro, Zayat Stables' runner-up in the 2011 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), died from colic May 4 while en route to a clinic.

 Monday, May 06, 2013

Pioneerof the Nile, Maimonides to WinStar

Pioneerof the Nile and Maimonides, two Kentucky-based stallions owned in majority by Zayat Stables, have been moved to Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky., to stand in 2013.

 Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Fast Bullet Takes a Shot in the Sprint

Trainer Bob Baffert believes Fast Bullet deserves a shot in the Breeders' Cup Sprint, even though it is the ligthly raced colt's first start of the year.

 Saturday, November 03, 2012
Records Fall as Fasig-Tipton Oct. Sale Ends

Records Fall as Fasig-Tipton Oct. Sale Ends

The Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October yearling sale concluded with a record-setting flourish in Lexington.

 Thursday, October 25, 2012
Paynter to Undergo Surgery at New Bolton

Paynter to Undergo Surgery at New Bolton

Haskell Invitational winner Paynter will undergo surgery Oct. 3 on an abscess of the cecum at 9:00 a.m. EDT at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine's New Bolton Center, owner Ahmed Zayat said.

 Tuesday, October 02, 2012
Hard-Luck Justin Phillip Choice in Vosburgh

Hard-Luck Justin Phillip Choice in Vosburgh

Justin Phillip, Zayat Stables' First Samurai 4-year-old, is the 3-1 morning line favorite for the Sept. 29 Vosburgh Invitational Stakes (gr. I) on Super Saturday at Belmont Park.

 Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Two Seven-Figure Yearlings at Keeneland

Two Seven-Figure Yearlings at Keeneland

About 90 minutes into the Sept. 10 first session of the Keeneland September yearling sale, the action really picked up with two seven-figure horses selling in short succession.

 Monday, September 10, 2012
Zayat Family: Paynter Continues Improvement

Zayat Family: Paynter Continues Improvement

Zayat Stables reported Sept. 7 that its 3-year-old colt Paynter continues to improve after a rough couple of days and remains comfortable in casts he wears because of laminitis.

 Friday, September 07, 2012

Paynter 'Walking Comfortably,' Bloodwork OK

Haskell Invitational (gr. I) winner Paynter, who was diagnosed with laminitis Sept. 4, was "walking comfortably" Sept. 5, and his bloodwork came back normal, the Zayat family said.

 Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Paynter Diagnosed With Laminitis

Paynter Diagnosed With Laminitis

Haskell Invitational (gr. I) winner Paynter, who has suffered many ailments while battling a serious case of colitis, was diagnosed Sept. 4 with one of the most devastating diseases for horses: laminitis.

 Tuesday, September 04, 2012
Haskell Winner Paynter Showing Improvement

Haskell Winner Paynter Showing Improvement

The condition of Zayat Stables' Paynter, who suffered a recurrence of an illness that kept him out of the Travers Stakes (gr. I), was improved the morning of Aug. 29, according to noted veterinarian Mark Cheney.

 Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Zayat's Paynter Sent to Saratoga Clinic

Zayat's Paynter Sent to Saratoga Clinic

Zayat Stables' Paynter, winner of the Haskell Invitational (gr. I) at Monmouth Park, has suffered a recurrence of the illness that kept him out of the Aug. 25 Travers Stakes (gr. I).

 Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Z Fortune Dies of Heart Attack

Z Fortune Dies of Heart Attack

Grade III winner Z Fortune died suddenly of a heart attack the morning of Aug. 23, his owner, HRTV reporter Carolyn Conley reported via her Twitter account.

 Thursday, August 23, 2012
Paynter Arrives at Belmont

Paynter Arrives at Belmont

Haskell Invitational (gr. I) winner Paynter arrived at Belmont Park Aug. 10 from New Jersey and will be monitored to see if he can make the Aug. 25 Travers Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course.

 Friday, August 10, 2012
Paynter Heading to Belmont, Much Improved

Paynter Heading to Belmont, Much Improved

Haskell winner has recovered from a fever and it is hoped he can make the Travers.

 Thursday, August 09, 2012
Alternation Seeks Redemption at Remington

Alternation Seeks Redemption at Remington

Alternation seeks redemption against a short field of four others in the $200,000 Governor's Cup Stakes at Remington Park Aug. 11, but Zayat Stables' speedy Prayer for Relief presents a challenge.

 Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Paynter Brushes Aside Rivals in Haskell Romp

Paynter Brushes Aside Rivals in Haskell Romp

Bouncing back from a heart-breaking loss in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) last month, Paynter romped to victory in the $1 million Haskell Invitational (gr. I) July 29 at Monmouth Park for trainer Bob Baffert.

 Sunday, July 29, 2012
Bodemeister to Skip Haskell; Hansen Likely

Bodemeister to Skip Haskell; Hansen Likely

Zayat Stables' grade I-winning 3-year-old colt Bodemeister has spiked a fever and will skip the July 29 Haskell Invitational (gr. I) at Monmouth Park.

 Sunday, July 15, 2012
Bodemeister to Stand at WinStar When Retired

Bodemeister to Stand at WinStar When Retired

Zayat Stables' leading 3-year-old Bodemeister, winner of the Arkansas Derby, will stand stud at WinStar Farm at the conclusion of his racing career, WinStar announced June 28.

 Thursday, June 28, 2012
Ankle Chip Sidelines Nehro for Three Months

Ankle Chip Sidelines Nehro for Three Months

Zayat Stables' Nehro, a dull sixth in the Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) in his last start, exited the race with an ankle chip and will miss about three months of training, the Zayat family said June 24.

 Sunday, June 24, 2012
Riley Tucker vs. Cash Refund in Aristides

Riley Tucker vs. Cash Refund in Aristides

Riley Tucker and Cash Refund figure to be the top two in the $100,000 Aristides Stakes (gr. III) at Churchill Downs. The six-furlong stakes is one of three under the lights under the Twin Spires June 2.

 Thursday, May 31, 2012
Paynter Posts Bullet Work for Belmont Stakes

Paynter Posts Bullet Work for Belmont Stakes

Zayat Stables' Paynter posted a bullet work over the Belmont Park training track May 27 as the Bob Baffert-trained colt continued his preparations for the June 9 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).

 Sunday, May 27, 2012
F-T Midlantic Sales Ends With Upswings

F-T Midlantic Sales Ends With Upswings

The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training turned in a strong performance, enjoying a business boost from an improving Thoroughbred market overall and slots-rich tracks nearby.

 Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Indian Charlie Colt Commands $300,000 at F-T

Indian Charlie Colt Commands $300,000 at F-T

The second session of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training started with a bang when the first horse in the auction ring, a son of Indian Charlie, brought $300,000.

 Tuesday, May 22, 2012
I'll Have Another Arrives in NY One Win Away

I'll Have Another Arrives in NY One Win Away

Trainer Doug O'Neill has full confidence in the potential for I'll Have Another to handle the grueling 1 1/2 miles of the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) after the colt captured the first two jewels of America's Triple Crown.

 Sunday, May 20, 2012
Too Wet for Jog for Derby Winner

Too Wet for Jog for Derby Winner

Rather than take Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner I'll Have Another out to exercise on a wet track the morning of May 15, trainer Doug O'Neill opted to keep Reddam Racing's star 3-year-old under cover.

 Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Bodemeister Headed to Pimlico for Preakness

Bodemeister Headed to Pimlico for Preakness

Bodemeister is headed to the Preakness (gr. I) to challenge I'll Have Another after their memorable finish in the Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I).

 Monday, May 14, 2012
Derby Draw: Favored Bodemeister in Post 6

Derby Draw: Favored Bodemeister in Post 6

Zayat Stable's Bodemeister, the Arkansas Derby (gr. I) winner, drew post 6 and was made the 4-1 morning line favorite for the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

 Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Bodemeister Ready After Strong Final Work

Bodemeister Ready After Strong Final Work

Bodemeister worked a strong five furlongs in :59.48 April 29 on a muddy but firm Churchill Downs track.

 Sunday, April 29, 2012
Bloodlines Bode Well for Bodemeister

Bloodlines Bode Well for Bodemeister

PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
The style of victory of Empire Maker's son Bodemeister in the Arkansas Derby raised the possibility that his sire is not yet done with North America's premier classic.

 Friday, April 27, 2012

Orientate Colt Leads OBS Spring Sale Session

Buoyed by a new sale topper and momentum from a robust juvenile market, the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s Spring Sale continued its record pace on April 25 in Ocala, Fla.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Minority Interest in Bodemeister Sold

Minority Interest in Bodemeister Sold

A minority interest in Arkansas Derby (gr. I) winner Bodemeister has been sold to Mike and Tiffany Moreno of Southern Equine Stable, Ahmed Zayat confirmed April 25.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Bodemeister Hails from Home of Sir Barton

Bodemeister Hails from Home of Sir Barton

Arkansas Derby (gr. I) winner and Triple Crown nominee Bodemeister was foaled and raised at Audley Farm near Berryville, Va.

 Monday, April 23, 2012
Bodemeister Blasts Off in Arkansas Derby

Bodemeister Blasts Off in Arkansas Derby

Bodemeister, needing a victory in the Arkansas Derby (gr. I) to take the next step on the Triple Crown trail, produced an emphatic triumph in the $1 million race at Oaklawn Park April 14.

 Saturday, April 14, 2012
Bodemeister Drills Rapid Six Panels

Bodemeister Drills Rapid Six Panels

Zayat Stables' Bodemeister turned in a sensational work for the April 14 Arkansas Derby (gr. I), drilling six furlongs in a bullet 1:10 2/5 at Santa Anita Park under jockey Rafael Bejarano.

 Monday, April 02, 2012
Prayer for Relief Out of Classic Due to Fever

Prayer for Relief Out of Classic Due to Fever

Zayat Stables' Prayer For Relief did not get on the plane from California the morning of Nov. 1 after spiking a fever and will miss the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).

 Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Six to Settle the Score in Indiana Oaks

Six to Settle the Score in Indiana Oaks

Six fillies, including Zayat Stables' grade I winner A Z Warrior, were entered for Hoosier Park's $200,000 Indiana Oaks (gr. II) Oct. 1.

 Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Prayer for Relief Wires Super Derby Field

Prayer for Relief Wires Super Derby Field

Zayat Stables' Prayer for Relief held off Populist Politics and Awesome Bet in the stretch to win the $500,000 Super Derby (gr. II) in wire-to-wire fashion Sept. 10 at Louisiana Downs.

 Saturday, September 10, 2011
Jaycito Scheduled to Undergo Throat Surgery

Jaycito Scheduled to Undergo Throat Surgery

Grade I winner Jaycito is scheduled to undergo throat surgery in the near future, according to an Aug. 16 Daily Racing Form story.

 Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Prairie's June 25 Card Handles $1.2M

Prairie's June 25 Card Handles $1.2M

Prairie Meadows announces its June 25 program produces its best handle in three years; second largest Saturday program in track's history.

 Monday, June 27, 2011
Baffert's 'Prayer' Answers in Iowa Derby

Baffert's 'Prayer' Answers in Iowa Derby

Prayer for Relief gave trainer Bob Baffert consecutive wins in the $250,000 Iowa Derby (gr. III) when he registered a mild upset at Prairie Meadows on the night of June 25.

 Saturday, June 25, 2011
Nehro to Undergo Surgery for Ankle Chip

Nehro to Undergo Surgery for Ankle Chip

Zayat Stable's Nehro, who finished fourth in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I), is scheduled to undergo surgery June 15 to repair a small chip in his right front ankle.

 Monday, June 13, 2011
Justin Phillip Scores in Woody Stephens

Justin Phillip Scores in Woody Stephens

Zayat Stables' Justin Phillip scored a front-running victory in the seven-furlong Woody Stephens Stakes (gr. II) on the Belmont Stakes undercard.

 Saturday, June 11, 2011
Nehro Could Give Zayat His First Classic Win

Nehro Could Give Zayat His First Classic Win

Ahmed Zayat, who seems on the cusp of winning a classic race any time now, as been in the headlines for all the right and wrong reasons in his six years of Thoroughbred ownership.

 Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Derby Runner-Up Nehro Breezes at Belmont

Derby Runner-Up Nehro Breezes at Belmont

Zayat Stables' Nehro went to the Belmont Park track early Monday, June 6, and the son of Mineshaft breezed a half-mile in :50 4/5 in preparation for the June 11, $1 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I).

 Monday, June 06, 2011
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