Classic Empire Silenced His Sire's Doubters
A second juvenile champion proved Pioneerof the Nile's depth as a sire.
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Normandy Invasion’s First Foal a Filly
Multiple grade 2-placed and track record holder Normandy Invasion sired his first foal Jan. 14 when a filly arrived at Hilltop Stables near Deposit, N.Y. The son of Tapit, a Spendthrift stallion, stands at Keane Stud near Amenia, N.Y.
First Foal a Colt for Wicked Strong
The first foal for grade 1 winner Wicked Strong arrived Jan. 1 at Jim and Pam Robinson's Brandywine Farm near Paris, Ky. Wicked Strong stands at Spendthrift near Lexington.
Honor Code's First Foal Born at Cobra Farm
The bay filly, the first foal also for the El Prado daughter Table Three Ten, was born Jan. 9.
Mo Town Wins Stakes Debut in Remsen
In his first stakes try, Mo Town soared past favored Takaful in the stretch and was not seriously threatened late to post a clear victory in the $300,000 Remsen Stakes (gr. II) Nov. 26 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Stakes Debut in Remsen for Shadwell's Takaful
Owner-breeder Shadwell Farm and trainer Kiaran McLaughlin hope lightning strikes twice when they send out Takaful in the $300,000 Remsen Stakes (gr. II) Saturday, Nov. 26 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Keeneland Book 5: Trade Continues
Day 9 of the Keeneland November sale sees a Tapit mare sell for $140,000 and a Cairo Prince weanling colt that brings $120,000 as its session leaders.
Airdrie Stud Sets 2017 Fees
Leading the roster are Creative Cause, Cairo Prince, and Majesticperfection at $15,000.
What's Going On Here: Pillars
Thoroughbred racing is fortunate to count within its ranks human pillars that have done yeoman’s work.
The Cherokee Run-Empire Maker Cross
Rise of Empire Maker and his sons and grandsons is good for Cherokee Run as a broodmare sire.
Littleprincessemma Ky Broodmare of the Year
American Pharoah was named Kentucky-bred Horse of the Year, and his dam Littleprincessemma was named Broodmare of the Year. Michael Blowen of Old Friends Farm received a special achievement award for his dedication to Thoroughbred retirement.
Spendthrift: Breeders' 2016 Outlook Mixed
The 2016 breeding season brings challenges for stallion owners and breeders: more expensive stud fees for top-tier stallions, fierce competition for mares, and the stock market suffering a worst-ever start to a new year.
New Sires: American Made
Following is information on incoming stallions to Kentucky standing for $10,000 and up and on select leaders in other markets:
Lane's End Plans Stallion Season Auction
Lane's End will host a stallion season auction and open house to coincide with the upcoming Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Mixed Sale.
Slideshow: 2015 Eclipse Awards
Who else were awarded honors in the year of American Pharoah? view slideshow
Honor Code Named Champion Older Dirt Male
Honor Code earned his Eclipse Award the old-fashioned way. He campaigned from late winter until the fall, didn't duck the competition, and won prestigious and historic grade I events in New York.
Third Straight Eclipse Award for Castellano
Javier Castellano was voted outstanding jockey after he exceeded his own previous single-season earnings record as his mounts in 2015 earned $28,120,767, surpassing his previous mark of $26,219,907 in 2013.
Mohaymen Sharp in Half-Mile Work
The undefeated Tapit colt went four furlongs in :47 4/5 and galloped out five-eighths in 1:00 4/5 at Palm Meadows as he continues to prepare for his season debut Jan. 30 in the Holy Bull (gr. II) at Gulfstream Park.
Slideshow: New Stallions of 2016
A visual look at some of the new stallions for 2016, arranged in alphabetical order. View Slideshow
New Stallions of 2016
A visual look at some of the new stallions for 2016, arranged in alphabetical order.
Unbeaten Mohaymen Easily Takes Remsen
Shadwell Stable's Mohaymen stayed unbeaten and added a second straight graded stakes win to his record Nov. 28 when drawing away to a clear win in the $300,000 Remsen Stakes (gr. II) at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Mohaymen Seeks Nashua, Remsen Double
Mohaymen, Flexibility, and Sail Ahoy, who filled out the top three positions in the Nov. 4 Nashua Stakes (gr. II), line up against up-and-coming Gift Box in the nine-furlong Remsen Stakes (gr. II).
Castellano Breaks Own Jockey Earnings Mark
Javier Castellano, who has secured the past two Eclipse Awards as outstanding rider, eclipsed his own single-season earnings mark Nov. 15, ending the day with purse earnings of $26,237,639.
Majesticperfection Heads Airdrie Stud Roster
With his stud fee doubling from $10,000 this year to $20,000 for 2016, Majesticperfection will carry the top fee for the upcoming season at Brereton Jones' Airdrie Stud.
Lane's End Announces 2016 Fees
Multiple grade I winner Honor Code will stand for $40,000 off his third in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), while Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) winner Liam's Map is available for $25,000.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Afleet Accompli | Raymond Morales |
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| Cairo Prince | Kiaran P. McLaughlin |
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| Honor Code | Claude R. McGaughey III |
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| Intense Holiday | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Master Lightning | Heather Wallerstedt |
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| Matuszak | Karl Broberg |
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| Mental Iceberg | Gregory DiPrima |
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| Noble Moon | Leah Gyarmati |
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| Wicked Strong | James A. Jerkens |
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Upcoming Stakes Entries
| Race | Track | Date |
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| Bashford Manor S. (G3) | CD | |
| Debutante S. | CD | |
| Kelly's Landing Overnight S. | CD | |
| Petticoat S. | ALB |
