Kitten's Joy Tops 2013 General Sire List
Kitten's Joy, the Ken and Sarah Ramsey-raced stallion who stands at their Ramsey Farm in Nicholasville, Ky., overcame the odds to emerge on top as North America's leading sire for 2013.
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| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Anna Sophia | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Dame Marie | Eddie Kenneally |
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| Disposablepleasure | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Firehouse Red | J. Larry Jones |
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| Goldrush Girl | Kenneth G. McPeek |
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| June Cleaver | Michael Ann Ewing |
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| Koko Loca (IRE) | Justin R. Evans |
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| Lily Hannah | Dale L. Romans |
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| Matching Skies | Joseph W. Mazza |
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| Miz Ida | Steve Margolis |
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| More Than Love | Jane Cibelli |
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| Run a Risk | George R. Arnold, II |
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| Stephanie's Kitten | Wayne M. Catalano |
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| Treasured Up | Albert M. Stall, Jr. |
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| Welcome Dance | Michael R. Matz |
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Abaco Makes the Grade in Cardinal 'Cap
Shuffled back at the break and swung wide off the turn, Phipps Stable homebred Abaco overcame with a strong late run to win the $112,800 Cardinal Handicap (gr. IIIT), her first graded score, on Nov. 9 at Churchill Downs.
Miz Ida Returns to Site of Last Victory
Early Times Mint Julep Handicap (gr. IIIT) winner Miz Ida returns to the site of her latest victory in the $100,000 Cardinal Handicap (gr. IIIT) Nov. 9 at Churchill Downs.
Ballston Spa Stakes Draws Competitive Field
Grade I winner Centre Court will face Laughing, Miz Ida, Somali Lemonade, and Hungry Island trying to make it back to the winner's circle in the $250,000 Ketel One Ballston Spa Stakes (gr. IIT) Aug. 24 at Saratoga.
Stephanie's Kitten Leaning Toward Beverly D.
Following a troubled third in the Diana Stakes (gr. IT) at Saratoga Race Course, two-time grade I winner Stephanie's Kitten is under consideration for the $750,000 Beverly D. Stakes (gr. IT) on Aug. 17 at Arlington.
Owner Elaine Klein Dies
Elaine Klein, who had great success racing and breeding horses with her husband, Bertram, and son, Richard, died July 31 after a battle with cancer.
Laughing Goes All the Way in Diana Thriller
A determined Laughing (IRE) refused to relinquish the lead in the $588,000 Diana Stakes July 27 over the inner turf course at Saratoga Race Course, leading the all the way for her first grade I victory in a terrific finish.
Four Grade I Winners Highlight Diana
Chad Brown trio to tackle Stephanie's Kitten, Centre Court in 1 1/8-mile turf event.
Pedigree Analysis: The Kittens Keep Coming
by Anne Peters
One could attribute the success of Kitten's Joy as a sire to the many savvy breeders who stepped out of their comfort zone to use a turf stayer, but that would be wrong.
2013 Robert G. Dick Memorial Loses Grade
Following a review by the AGSC, the Robert G. Dick Memorial Stakes will lose its grade III status this season after being moved from the scheduled turf to the main-track dirt July 13 at Delaware Park.
Sisterly Love After Grade in Ontario Matron
Sisterly Love, coming off her first stakes win in a romp over the Polytrack at Woodbine, returns for a shot at her first graded victory in the $150,000 Ontario Matron (Can-III) July 20.
Treasured Up Digs Down for Robert Dick Tally
Favored Treasured Up outlasted Angel Terrace in the stretch run to win the off-the-turf $220,000 Robert G. Dick Memorial July 13 at Delaware Park for her second straight stakes tally.
Modesty Handicap Lines Up Competitive Field
Eight fillies and mares will take to the Arlington Park turf July 13 for the $200,000 Modesty Handicap (gr. IIIT). Graded stakes winners and maiden winners alike will contest the 1 3/16-mile turf trial.
Goldberg Entry Heads Robert Dick Memorial
Irish-breds Tannery and Laughing are top weights in 1 3/8-mile turf stakes at Delaware Park July 13.
Hessonite Back at Parx for James Penny
One year after finishing a close second to fellow New York-bred Gitchee Goomie in the Dr. James Penny Memorial Handicap (gr. III), Hessonite is back at Parx for this year's edition of the 1 1/16-mile turf race.
Channel Lady Owns Class Edge in All Along
Grade III winner Channel Lady carries top weight of 124 pounds into the $100,000 Edward P. Evans All Along Stakes (gr. IIIT) on the evening of June 22 at Colonial Downs in New Kent, Va.
Slideshow: 2013 Belmont Stakes Day
All the action leading up to the big race on Belmont Stakes day. View Slideshow
Early Times Mint Julep: Miz Ida Nabs 'Daisy'
Miz Ida nabbed 4-5 favorite Daisy Devine in the $109,100 Early Times Mint Julep Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Churchill Downs June 8, closing with a strong burst to the wire after racing well back through the early going.
Stephanie's Kitten Prevails in Just a Game
Stephanie's Kitten took the rail trip to victory in the $500,000 Longines Just a Game Stakes (gr. IT) at Belmont Park June 8, digging in determinedly to best Better Lucky by half a length after a dogfight down the lane.
Daisy Devine Can End Skid in E.T. Mint Julep
Grade I winner Daisy Devine, seeking to snap a three-race losing skid, is a standout among six older fillies and mares entered in the $100,000 Early Times Mint Julep Handicap (gr. IIIT) on the turf June 8 at Churchill Downs.
Stiff Group Meets Mizdirection in Just a Game
Trainer Mike Puype has no doubt 2012 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint victress Mizdirection is best of seven entered in the June 8 Just a Game Stakes at Belmont. But the new surface could be her undoing, especially if it rains.
Disposablepleasure's Race Career in Jeopardy
Glencrest Farm's grade II winner Disposablepleasure has gone to the sidelines following a fourth-place finish in the May 27 Ogden Phipps Handicap (gr. I), owner John Greathouse said May 31.
Tiz Miz Sue Upsets Ogden Phipps Handicap
CresRan Stable's homebred Tiz Miz Sue took advantage of a speed duel between Joyful Victory and Authenticity to post an impressive victory in the Ogden Phipps Handicap (gr. I) at Belmont Park May 27.
Jones Has Dangerous Duo in Ogden Phipps
Trainer Larry Jones will offer a stiff one-two punch in the $400,000 Ogden Phipps Handicap (gr. I), with stablemates Joyful Victory and Believe You Can both entered for the May 27 event at Belmont Park.
Unlimited Budget May Take on Boys in Belmont
After bypassing the Preakness, trainer Todd Pletcher has a deep group of possible contenders for the Belmont Stakes, including Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) third-place finisher Unlimited Budget.
More Race Results
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| Race | Track |
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| Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) | CD |
| La Troienne S. (gr. II) | CD |
| Alysheba S. (gr. II) | CD |
| American Turf S. (gr. II) | CD |
| Edgewood S. | CD |
Upcoming Stakes Entries
| Race | Track | Date |
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| Lookout S. | DED | |
| Fred Cappy Capossela S. | AQU | |
| B-Connected S. | DED | |
| Duncan F. Kenner S. | FG | |
| Gulfstream Park H. (gr. II) | GP |
