Halfway Home and Rounding Third
In order to give some insight into what buyers might expect from how the freshmen sires of 2016 are doing, we’ve come up with some statistical compilations to project where they might be long-term.
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OBS Numbers Plummet During Open Session
There were no surprises at the first open session of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s August yearling sale, as the free-fall in prices and large percentage of buybacks seen the previous day during the select sale continued at the Aug. 24 session.
Hips to Watch at OBS August Sale Day 2
A son of third-leading first crop sire Mission Impazible is among the yearlings that could attract buyers’ attention during the Aug. 24 second session of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co.’s August sale.
The Week in Photos for 6/21/2016
Stephen Foster Handicap, Wise Dan Stakes, Fleur de Lis Handicap, Summertime Oaks, Honeymoon Stakes, Poker Handicap, Pegasus Stakes, Matt Winn Stakes, Regret Stakes.
Fast Start for Mission Impazible
The 9-year-old son of Unbridled's Song sits atop the first-crop sire list and already has a stakes winner in Tremont Stakes victor Silver Mission.
Bradester Speeds to Foster Victory
Joseph Sutton's Bradester fired his best shot June 18 to earn his first grade I victory in the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.
Foster Fave Effinex Gives Cohen Great Ride
On the night of June 18, Effinex will continue the ride of a lifetime for breeder and veterinarian Dr. Russell Cohen when he competes in $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.
I'm Not Kidding: A Stephen Foster H. Longshot
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.
That Handicapping Show: The Stephen Foster
Claire Novak, Ellis Starr, and Tom LaMarra preview the Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) featuring Effinex, Are You Kidding Me, Eagle, Bradester, and International Star. Sponsored by Equibase.
Effinex Draws Post 3 in Stephen Foster
Effinex, who last year won the Clark Handicap presented by Norton Healthcare (gr. I) at Churchill Downs, will look to add to his legacy there June 18 when he takes on six rivals in the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I).
Effinex Assigned Stephen Foster High Weight
Tri-Bone Stables' grade I winner Effinex has been made the 122-pound high weight for the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) June 18 at Churchill Downs.
Mission Impazible Gets First Stakes Winner
Silver Mission takes the Tremont Stakes by six lengths.
Majestic Harbor Breezes Toward Foster
Churchill clockers timed Majestic Harbor in splits of :12 1/5, :24 2/5, and :36 1/5 before he galloped out to six furlongs in 1:13 3/5 and seven-eighths of a mile in 1:27 1/5.
Effinex Among Nominees for Stephen Foster
Tri-Bone Stables' New York-bred Effinex, winner of the Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II) in his last start April 16, is among the nominees for the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) June 18 at Churchill Downs.
Sheet Music Has Different Tune For Destin
Once upon a time, not long ago (actually, only three months ago), Twin Creeks Racing Stables had a hot prospect for the Kentucky Derby named Destin.
Colts Equal Fastest Breezes at F-T Midlantic
A Harlan's Holiday colt breezed an eighth of a mile in :10 and a colt from the first crop of Mission Impazible worked a quarter-mile in :21 3/5 to top the May 18 under tack show workouts for the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training.
Mission Impazible's First Starter Wins Debut
Sequel Stallions New York's Mission Impazible is off to a winning start as a sire.
Fastest F-T Work Time Shared by 10 Horses
The Feb. 29 under tack workouts for the March 2 Fasig-Tipton Florida sale of 2-year-olds in training resulted in 10 horses tying for the fastest time of :10 at the popular distance of an eighth of a mile.
Belmont Adds Three Marathon Stakes for 2016
A trio of new marathons, two of them for fillies and mares, will offer horsemen and fans at Belmont Park an exclusive opportunity to experience some of the longest stakes races available in American racing.
Young Darley Stallion Regal Ransom Dies
Darley announced Dec. 30 that freshman sire of 2015 Regal Ransom was euthanized Dec. 29 because of complications from colic. Regal Ransom, by Distorted Humor, was 9 years old.
2016 Incentive Plan at Woodford Thoroughbreds
Woodford Thoroughbreds of Reddick, Fla., has announced it will introduce a special incentive plan in 2016 for breeders who send mares to the farm's seven stallions.
Sequel Stallions New York Sets 2016 Fees
Freud, this year's second-leading sire in New York who topped the list in 2014, will stand for $10,000 in 2016 at Sequel Stallions New York near Hudson.
Medaglia d'Oro Tops Darley's 2016 Fees
Medaglia d'Oro will command a $150,000 fee next year as he heads Darley's Northern American roster of 14 stallions for 2016, the operation announced Oct. 27.
Filly, Gelding Top OBS Under Tack Show
A 2-year-old Crown of Thorns filly and a 4-year-old Malibu Moon gelding zipped three-eighths of a mile in :32 4/5 to top the under tack show for the horses of racing age section of the OBS fall mixed sale.
New York-Bred Sale Set to Soar
The two-session Fasig-Tipton sale of New York-breds Aug. 15-16 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., figures to be strong off the recent history of the sale and the demand seen so far this year in the open yearling market.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Apart | Albert M. Stall, Jr. |
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| Crown of Thorns | Richard E. Mandella |
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| Duke of Mischief | David Fawkes |
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| El Caballo | Ralph E. Nicks |
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| Equestrio | Nicholas P. Zito |
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| Flat Out | William I. Mott |
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| Mission Impazible | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Pool Play | Mark E. Casse |
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| Regal Ransom | Saeed bin Suroor |
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| Worldly | Brendan P. Walsh |
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