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.
Here Come the Freshmen - Part 2
In our first installment we focused on the new stallions with a half-dozen or more yearlings in the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July sale. Here we will look at 11 other stallions—those that had 50 or more foals in their first crop.
Wise Dan Honored With Comeback Award
The inaugural Rood & Riddle Comeback Award was presented to champion Wise Dan July 30 during Hats Off Day at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky.
Wise Dan to Receive Comeback Award
Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan has been selected to receive the inaugural Rood & Riddle Comeback Award from the Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital near Lexington.
Rood & Riddle Comeback Award to Wise Dan
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital has announced that an award honoring the remarkable Thoroughbred champion Wise Dan will be presented at Hats Off Day on July 30 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.
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.
The Pizza Man Tops Wise Dan
Ever-popular The Pizza Man, winner of last year's Arlington Million (gr. IT), returns to Churchill Downs for the June 18 Wise Dan Stakes (gr. IIT). The race goes under the lights with an approximate post of 9:05 p.m.
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.
Wise Dan, Trainer Casse in Canadian HOF
Two-time U.S. Horse of the Year Wise Dan and seven-time Sovereign Award-winning trainer Mark Casse are among five Thoroughbred racing inductees into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame.
Wise Dan, Casse on Canadian HOF Ballot
Two-time U.S. Horse of the Year Wise Dan and seven-time Sovereign Award-winning trainer Mark Casse are among the 15 Thoroughbred candidates on the ballot for the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame.
Wise Dan and Successful Dan Grazing
Claire Novak catches up with the Dans March 17. Watch the dynamic duo enjoy a sunny day on the farm. Retirement is good! watch video
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Alternation | Donnie K. Von Hemel |
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| Fort Larned | Ian R. Wilkes |
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| Mission Impazible | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Nates Mineshaft | Anne P. Smith |
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| Nehro | Steven M. Asmussen |
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| Rogue Romance | Michelle Nihei |
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| Ron the Greek | William I. Mott |
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| Successful Dan | Charles LoPresti |
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| Wise Dan | Charles LoPresti |
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| Jefferson Cup S. | CD | 10/1 |
| Ack Ack H. (gr. III) | CD | 10/1 |
| Lukas Classic S. | CD | 10/1 |
