Cairo Prince Leads July First-Crop Yearling Sires
Airdrie Stud's multiple grade 2 winner Cairo Prince topped the first-crop yearling sire ranking by average price at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July yearling sale July 11.
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$1 Million Filly Tops Fasig-Tipton Yearling Sale
Horse racing newcomer Larry Best struck again, going to $1 million to acquire a Medaglia d'Oro filly during the waning minutes of the Fasig-Tipton July selected yearling sale, highlighting a strong auction that kicked off the yearling sale season.
Hips to Watch: Fasig-Tipton July Yearling Sale
The Fasig-Tipton July selected yearling sale offers buyers the first opportunity to see yearlings from first-crop sires and one of the top horses to watch at the July 11 sale is a colt sired by Cairo Prince.
Irish War Cry Bears the Target in Fountain of Youth
On the heels of his 3 3/4-length triumph in the Feb. 4 Lambholm South Holy Bull Stakes (G2), Irish War Cry can give trainer Graham Motion the distinction of having a divisional favorite should he prevail in the Xpressbet.com Fountain of Youth (G2)
Classic Empire on the Mend After Foot Abscess
Days after John Oxley's champion Classic Empire finished a well-beaten third to Irish War Cry in the Holy Bull Stakes (G2), a foot abscess was discovered in the son of Pioneerof the Nile.
Irish War Cry Scores Upset in Holy Bull
Nearly ten years to the day since his sire signaled his brilliance at Gulfstream Park, Irish War Cry showed he could follow in his father's footsteps as a force on the Triple Crown trail.
Weekend Stakes Rundown: El Areeb Back at Aqueduct
Each week BloodHorse.com looks forward to the weekend's biggest races. This week we have full slates of stakes at Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita Park, and a Triple Crown prep in New York.
Litfin at Large: Focus on Weekend's 3-Year-Old Stakes
If you're thinking a pick three on the three Derby prep races—all scheduled within a 95-minute window—would surely stimulate some nationwide interest in the proceedings, you're right. And you're also out of luck, because that makes too much sense.
Classic Empire Silenced His Sire's Doubters
A second juvenile champion proved Pioneerof the Nile's depth as a sire.
All Eyes on Champion Classic Empire in Holy Bull
John Oxley's reigning juvenile male champion Classic Empire makes his anticipated seasonal bow in the $350,000 Lambholm South Holy Bull Stakes (G2) against eight rivals at Gulfstream Park.
'All Systems Go' for Classic Empire for Seasonal Bow
Trainer Mark Casse declared 'all systems go' for Classic Empire to make his sophomore debut in the $350,000 Holy Bull Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park Feb. 4 after working an easy five furlongs with grade 1 winning-stablemate Pretty City Dancer.
Classic Empire On Track for Holy Bull
After recording a five-furlong work from the gate in 1:00.75 at Palm Meadows Training Center Jan. 21, trainer Mark Casse doesn't see any reason why Classic Empire shouldn't be on track for the Feb. 4 Holy Bull Stakes (G2).
Strong Racing Stable Has Oxley Looking Forward
John Oxley will turn 80 Jan. 24 but the classic-winning owner feels like he's half that age. And, he's ready to spend that energy on a busy upcoming racing and personal schedule.
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.
Holy Bull Stakes Goal for Gunnevera
Trainer Antonio Sano has mapped out a best-case-scenario schedule for multiple graded-stakes winner Gunnevera, targeting the $350,000 Holy Bull Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 4 at Gulfstream Park following a prep race.
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.
The Cherokee Run-Empire Maker Cross
Rise of Empire Maker and his sons and grandsons is good for Cherokee Run as a broodmare sire.
Majestic Harbor Tops New Orleans 'Cap Field
Gallant Stable's grade I winner Majestic Harbor will go for his second consecutive graded stakes victory of the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots meet in the $400,000 New Orleans Handicap (gr. II) Mar. 26.
Madefromlucky Drops in for Stymie Stakes Try
The lone graded stakes winner in the field, Madefromlucky will get some class relief March 13, when he faces five others as the 8-5 morning-line favorite in the $125,000 Stymie Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack.
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.
Making the Grade: Mohaymen
This week we take a closer look at Mohaymen, winner of the $350,000 Lambholm South Holy Bull Stakes (gr. II) on Jan. 30 at Gulfstream Park.
Mohaymen Pointing Toward Fountain of Youth
Shadwell Stable's Mohaymen, who won the Jan. 30 Lambholm South Holy Bull Stakes (gr. II) to remain undefeated in four starts, came out of the race in good order and is on target for the Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. I).
Mohaymen Romps in Holy Bull Stakes
Shadwell Stables' Mohaymen made easy work of five rivals to draw clear in the $350,000 Lambholm South Holy Bull Stakes (gr. II) Jan. 30, pushing his perfect record to 4-for-4.
Unlocking Winners: Is Mohaymen the Real Deal?
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park. read blog
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Almost Famous | Patrick B. Byrne |
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| Best Plan Yet | Mark E. Casse |
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| Big Bazinga | Katerina Vassilieva |
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| Cairo Prince | Kiaran P. McLaughlin |
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| Conquest Titan | Mark E. Casse |
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| Coup de Grace | Chad C. Brown |
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| Financial Mogul | Richard A. Violette, Jr. |
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| Intense Holiday | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Mr Speaker | Claude R. McGaughey III |
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| Our Caravan | Rudy R. Rodriguez |
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| Wicked Strong | James A. Jerkens |
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