Impressive Maiden Winners Try Pilgrim Stakes
Several impressive 2-year-old maiden special weight winners will take the logical step up in the $200,000 Pilgrim Stakes (gr. IIIT) Oct. 1 at Belmont Park.
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Litfin At Large: Belmont Super Saturday I
Managing the sloppy conditions expected for five graded stakes Oct. 1 at Belmont Park.
Cherry Wine Steady in Preakness Work
Graded stakes-placed Cherry Wine turned in a typically steadfast move in preparation for his expected start in the May 21 Preakness Stakes (gr. I), working five furlongs May 14 in a handy 1:01 3/5 at Churchill Downs.
'Laid-Back' Mor Spirit Aggressive in Workout
A little added competition seemed to do the trick for Mor Spirit Feb. 28 at Santa Anita Park in his first timed workout since jockey Gary Stevens had to abort a drill Feb. 23.
Stevens Calls Audible During Mor Spirit Work
Gary Stevens said he didn't know grade I winner Mor Spirit was wearing earplugs when he jumped in to work him on the fly Feb. 23. After failing to get a response on the turn, he eased the Bob Baffert trained-runner.
Mor Spirit Unlikely to Take FL Derby Path
With Nyquist already making plans to head east for the Florida Derby (gr. I), Mor Spirit is more likely to stay home in Southern California for his Triple Crown preps.
Making the Grade: Mor Spirit
This week we take a closer look at Mor Spirit, winner of the $150,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. III) on Feb. 6 at Santa Anita Park.
Mor Spirit Works Toward Robert B. Lewis
Michael Lund Peterson's Mor Spirit continued to work toward his 3-year-old debut Jan. 23 at Santa Anita Park with a six-furlong workout under regular jockey Gary Stevens.
High Cotton Filly Tops Barretts Sale
A 2-year-old Florida-bred daughter of High Cotton topped the Barretts January mixed sale, selling for $55,000. The sale, held at Del Mar Jan. 20, had an average of $8,239, down 2.9% from the 2015 average of $8,487.
Mor Spirit Clears Toews On Ice at Los Al
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert added another Los Alamitos Futurity (gr. I) victory to his record Dec. 19, sending out winner Mor Spirit and runner-up Toews On Ice.
Stallion Eskendereya Sold to Japan
The Japan Bloodstock Breeders' Association has purchased the grade I-winning son of Giant's Causeway from Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings.
Isotherm Narrow Victor in Pilgrim
Matthew Schera's Isotherm came with a wide run under Jose Lezcano to narrowly win Belmont Park's Pilgrim Stakes (gr. IIIT) for 2-year-olds over Azar.
Azar, Next Shares to Meet Again in Pilgrim
The top two finishers from the With Anticipation Stakes (gr. IIT), Azar and Next Shares, will battle again Sept. 26 at Belmont Park in the $200,000 Pilgrim Stakes (gr. IIIT), a 1 1/16-mile turf race for 2-year-olds.
Paddy O'Prado Represented by First Winner
Shesthewinner became the first winner for grade I winner and classic-placed Paddy O'Prado when the 2-year-old filly won the fifth race at Gulfstream Park June 25.
Include Betty Tries Grade I Mother Goose
While the Mother Goose Stakes (gr. I) features some promising youngsters trying stakes company for the first time, Include Betty enters as the most accomplished in the expected field of 10 3-year-old fillies.
Donegal Hopes Keen Ice Can Cool Off Pharoah
Donegal Racing, which has run such grade I winners as Paddy O'Prado and Dullahan in Triple Crown races, is back with late-running Keen Ice, who encountered a ton of trouble last month in the Kentucky Derby.
StarLadies On Oaks Trail With Eskenformoney
StarLadies Racing, headed by Laurie Wolf and Barbara Lucarelli, have Eskenformoney for the May 1 Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) from their first band of runners. The Eskendereya filly was a $225,000 yearling buy in 2013.
Two Equal Fastest Furlong Time at OBS Show
The marathon six-session under tack preview for Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s spring sale concluded April 18 at Ocala Training Center with Hips 1,001-1,203 breezing for prospective buyers.
Streaking Phaeton Heads Gulfstream Oaks
Ekati's Phaeton, a surprise winner of the one-mile Davona Dale Stakes (gr. II), attempts to stretch out an additional sixteenth of a mile March 28 in the $250,000 Gulfstream Oaks (gr. II).
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Haskin: Zayats Tested Like Few Owners Before
There is little doubt that Ahmed Zayat is determined to own Thoroughbreds. And there is no greater qualification when it comes to horse ownership than determination and perseverance, especially in the face of adversity. read blog
Taylor Made Sets 2015 Stallion Fees
Old Fashioned's 2015 fee will rise to $12,500 based on graded stakes success. The son of Unbridled's Song is the third=leading second-crop sire as of Nov. 6.
Louisiana Sale Reports Significant Gains
Equine Sales Co. of Louisiana's open yearling and mixed sale Oct. 26 posted large gains in average and total receipts.
Imperia Breaks Maiden in Belmont's Pilgrim
Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin took a shot with well-bred maiden Imperia in the $200,000 Pilgrim Stakes (gr. IIIT) Sept. 28 at Belmont Park, and the colt now appears Breeders' Cup bound after uncoiling a big late charge.
Startup Nation Looks Tough in Pilgrim Stakes
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Pilgrim Stakes and Miss Grillo Stakes. read blog
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Billions Boy | Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. |
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| Bricklayer | Frank A. Alexander |
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| Chairman Now | Richard A. Violette, Jr. |
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| Dean's Kitten | Michael J. Maker |
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| Eskendereya | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Interactif | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Mr. Vegas | Richard R. Scherer |
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| Paddy O'Prado | Dale L. Romans |
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| Shrimp Dancer | Michael R. Matz |
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| Western Flyer | Kiaran P. McLaughlin |
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| Joe Hirsch Turf Classic S. (gr. IT) | BEL | 10/1 |
| Gallant Bloom H. (gr. II) | BEL | 10/1 |
| Pilgrim S. (gr. III) | BEL | 10/1 |
| Vosburgh S. (gr. I) | BEL | 10/1 |
| Beldame S. (gr. I) | BEL | 10/1 |
