WOODBINE, Rexdale, ON , CAN
| 1 | Embur's Song | Margin: 3½ | TrueNicks: A++ | $123,876 |
2007 | Bay Filly | Unbridled's Song - Embur Sunshine, Bold Ruckus
Sire: Unbridled's Song , Gray or Roan, 1993. Raced 3 years. 12 starts, 5 wins, $1,311,800. Lifetime: 666 yearlings sold, median $200,000.
Broodmare Sire: Bold Ruckus, Dark Bay or Brown, 1976. In 2009: 2.38 AEI.
Sale History:
Keeneland Association September 2008 Yearling Sale, $170,000.
| 2 | Ariana D | Margin: 3¼ | TrueNicks: A | $30,969 |
2006 | Dark Bay or Brown Mare | Rock Slide - Derby Tie, Black Tie Affair (IRE)
Sire: Rock Slide , Bay, 1998. Raced 4 years. 23 starts, 9 wins, $442,500. Lifetime: 33 yearlings sold, median $7,000. In 2009: .70 AEI.
Broodmare Sire: Black Tie Affair (IRE), Gray or Roan, 1986.
| 3 | Wildcat Marie | Margin: 4 | TrueNicks: A | $17,033 |
2007 | Chestnut Filly | Wildcat Heir - Miss Rachel Marie, Wild Rush
Sire: Wildcat Heir , Bay, 2000. Lifetime: 178 yearlings sold, median $15,000.
Broodmare Sire: Wild Rush, Bay, 1994.
Sale History:
Keeneland Association November 2012 Breeding Stock Sale, $40,000.
Keeneland Association November 2011 Breeding Stock Sale, $75,000.
Ocala Breeders' Sales Company Spring Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training, $50,000.
Ocala Breeders' Sales Company 2008 Open Sale of Yearlings, ($1,000).
Ocala Breeders' Sales Company 2007 Fall Mixed Sale, $7,000.
Others: Indian Apple Is, $10,323; Hooh Why, $3,097; Dr. Zic, $1,548; Shukriya, $1,548.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Embur's Song | Patrick Husbands | Todd A. Pletcher |
| 2 | Ariana D | Omar Moreno | Laurie Silvera |
| 3 | Wildcat Marie | Tyler Pizarro | Martin Drexler |
| 4 | Indian Apple Is | Luis Contreras | Robert P. Tiller |
| 5 | Hooh Why | Emma-Jayne Wilson | Mark Hoffman |
| 6 | Dr. Zic | Corey J. Lanerie | Joan Scott |
| 7 | Shukriya | Emile Ramsammy | Michael Mattine |
| Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Embur's Song | Patrick Husbands | $7.50 | $4.00 | $2.80 | ||||||
| 6 | Ariana D | Omar Moreno | $3.30 | $2.60 | |||||||
| 3 | Wildcat Marie | Tyler Pizarro | $2.90 | ||||||||
| EXOTIC PAYOFFS: | |||||||||||
| $2.00 Exacta (2-6) | $29.60 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Trifecta (2-6-3) | $82.00 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Superfecta (2-6-3-5) | $210.30 | ||||||||||
A strong group of 12 older fillies will contest the $150,000 Hillsborough Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Tampa Bay Downs March 9, including Endeavour Stakes (gr. IIIT) victress Old Tune and grade II winner Mystical Star.
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
After a solid spring and summer racing season in New York last season, Dealbata will make her 2013 debut in the $150,000 Endeavour Stakes (gr. IIIT) Feb. 2 at Tampa Bay Downs.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Teaks North secured his first victory since 2011 when the two-time grade I winner opened a clear lead in the stretch on his way to a 2 1/2-length victory in the $150,000 Sunshine Millions Turf Stakes Jan. 19 at Gulfstream.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
The Fares Farm dispersal at the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale Jan. 7-11 conjured a lot of bittersweet emotions and memories for the Fares family and Shannon White, who managed the Lexington-based farm.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Embur's Song, the Canadian champion who was expected to attract strong buyer attention at the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale, has been withdrawn from the Lexington auction that runs from Jan. 7-11.
Monday, January 07, 2013
Buyers will have the opportunity to purchase horses from the Issam Fares' Fares Farm dispersal at a Keeneland January sale that will feature a larger catalog compared with last year.
Friday, January 04, 2013Romacaca was back in familiar surroundings after capturing the $100,000 South Beach Stakes, but she wouldn't have been in the Gulfstream Park winner's circle had owner Frank Calabrese received his price at auction.
Sunday, December 09, 2012Keeneland has cataloged 1,893 lots for its 2013 January horses of all ages sale to be held Jan. 7-11 in Lexington. The sale will feature the complete 80-horse dispersal of Fares Farm.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Issam Fares' Fares Farm, breeder of two-time Horse of the Year Curlin, will completely disperse its Thoroughbred breeding and racing stock at the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Edward A. Cox Jr.'s Naples Bay, a half sister to major sire Medaglia d'Oro, heads Calder's Nov. 22 My Charmer Handicap (gr. IIIT) off her score earlier this year at Belmont in the Noble Damsel Stakes (gr. IIIT).
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Florida Million Day returns to Calder Casino & Race Course for the 11th time Nov. 10, with title defenses in the Bonnie Heath Turf Cup by Bad Debt and the Elmer Heubeck Distaff by My Pal Chrisy highlighting the program.
Thursday, November 08, 2012
The second annual "Fillies Race for Hope," a day of horse racing and fundraising to benefit Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation and Pay It Forward Fund, will be held Aug. 4 at Canterbury Park.
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Favored Stars to Shine, making her second start of the year, overcame some traffic issues to run down pacesetter Hooh Why in the stretch, winning the $151,072 Ontario Matron Stakes (Can-III) July 22 at Woodbine.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Stars to Shine and Bear It's Time bookend the $150,000 Ontario Matron Stakes as co-highweights at Woodbine July 22, but grade I winner Hooh Why has the most impressive resume in the field of nine.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Kitty in a Tizzy invaded Arlington Park to capture the $150,000 Chicago Handicap (gr. III) June 30, shipping in from the New York barn of trainer H. James Bond and earning her first graded victory.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Maple Lane Farm's Ariana D, third in each of her last two trips postward, has accepted high impost of 121 pounds for her engagement in the $150,000 Chicago Handicap (gr. III) at Arlington Park.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Favored Upperline collared pacesetter Hooh Why in the final furlong to post a sharp four-length victory in the $150,000 Arlington Matron (gr. III) at Arlington Park May 26.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
A competitive filed of older fillies and mares, including previous Arlington Park graded stakes winner Upperline, comprise the lineup for the May 26 Arlington Matron Stakes (gr. III) at Arlington Park.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Odds-on choice Roxy Gap, patiently ridden by Patrick Husbands, was a commanding winner of the $179,029 Hendrie Stakes (Can-II) at Woodbine May 19.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Roxy Gap, a gritty winner of the Whimsical Stakes (Can-III) at Woodbine last month, attempts to make it two in a row in the $150,000 Hendrie Stakes (Can-II) May 19.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Groupie Doll, who barely missed in the Lexus Raven Run (gr. II) last fall at Keeneland, broke through in a big way April 12 when she returned to Lexington to win the $300,000 Vinery Madison (gr. I) by three lengths.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Grade I winner Zagora, second in last year's Hillsborough Stakes (gr. IIIT) to Denomination in a tight finish, will attempt to turn the tables in 2012 when the two mares meet again in the grass event at Tampa Bay Downs.
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Undefeated Awesome Feather won her ninth consecutive race, runnng away from the Sunshine Millions Distaff field at Gulfstream Park for Stronach Stables and trainer Chad Brown.
Saturday, January 28, 2012There will be 42 graded races in Canada in 2012, up from 37 last year, The Jockey Club of Canada's Graded Stakes Committee announced Jan. 25 following its annual review.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Embur's Song, a finalist for 2011 Canadian champion older female and a graded stakes winner at Keeneland, has been retired from racing to become a broodmare for owner Issam Fares,
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
You don't witness it very often, but one of those cheering the loudest for D. Wayne Lukas and Oxbow in the final quarter mile of the May 18 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) was one of his opponents in the race. [More]