Spendthrift Sells Victor's Cry, Wilburn
Spendthrift Farm confirmed the sale and relocation of second-crop sires Victor's Cry and Wilburn from its stallion station near Lexington.
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Midnight Storm Gets Shoemaker Mile Revenge
Midnight Storm lost the $400,000 Shoemaker Mile (gr. IT) last year by a half-length, but this time he would not be denied.
Heart to Heart Seeks Shoemaker Grade I
Heart to Heart could find his way back to the winner's circle for his first grade I victory in the $400,000 Shoemaker Mile (gr. IT) June 4 at Santa Anita Park, a Breeders' Cup Challenge "Win and You're In" race for the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT).
Gr. I Winner, Producer Tranquility Lake Dies
Tranquility Lake, who won a pair of grade I races and produced a pair of grade I winners as a broodmare, has died at age 21.
Five GI Stakes Anchor Santa Anita Spring Meet
With the $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa Anita (gr. I) to serve as the highlight, Santa Anita Park's 2016 spring meeting is set to run May 5 through July 10.
Grade I Winner Talco Dies in Surgery
Hronis Racing's Talco, who had a fees-paid berth to the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) by virtue of his victory in the June 13 Shoemaker Mile (gr. IT), died while undergoing arthroscopic surgery.
Spendthrift Moving Court Vision, Victor's Cry
Spendthrift Farm confirmed Oct. 5 it is moving Court Vision and Victor's Cry from Ontario back to its Central Kentucky farm for the 2016 breeding season.
Obviously Seeks Third Del Mar Mile Tally
Anthony Fanticola and Joseph Scardino's two-time grade I winner Obviously will make his 2015 debut in the Del Mar Mile Handicap (gr. IIT), a race he has won twice, Aug. 23 at Del Mar.
First Winner for Grade I Winner Victor's Cry
Grade I winner Victor's Cry was represented by his first winner June 27 when Keeplaffinleslie won a maiden special weight at Woodbine Racecourse.
Talco Upsets Shoemaker Mile
Hronis Racing's Talco earned his sought-after grade I win in the $400,000 Shoemaker Mile (gr. IT) June 13 at Santa Anita Park, upsetting even-money favorite Midnight Storm to take the turf test at odds of 13-1.
Bal a Bali to Try Grade I in Shoemaker Mile
Just months after Bal a Bali beat a case of laminitis, the Brazilian Triple Crown winner's connections will continue to ask him for more in the $400,000 Shoemaker Mile (gr. IT) June 13 at Santa Anita Park.
Santa Anita Announces Spring Stakes Schedule
Santa Anita Park announced its spring stakes schedule Feb. 20 and the slate will feature six grade I events.
Daytona Latest Addition at Old Friends
Multiple graded stakes winner Daytona is the latest addition to the roster of Thoroughbreds at the Old Friends retirement center in Georgetown, Ky.
After the Wire: Stephen Foster Handicap
Evan Hammonds recaps the Stephen Foster Handicap, Regret Stakes, and Shoemaker Mile. watch video
TimeformUS Weekend Plays: Shoemaker Mile
TimeformUS Weekend Stakes Plays for the Shoemaker Mile and the Stephen Foster. read blog
Obviously, Winning Prize Clash in Shoemaker
Fresh off a front-running romp in the American Stakes one month ago, Obviously faces fellow grade I winner Winning Prize and several other talented older runners in the $400,000 Shoemaker Mile (gr. IT) June 14 at Santa Anita.
Heaven Szent Delivers at CARMA-Sponsored Show
Heaven Szent, a 14-year-old who never won a race under his registered name of General Attack, was the star of the April 12-13 Thoroughbred Classic Horse Show at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, Calif.
Turf Stallions: Going Green
"Going Green" is a feature published in the March 8, 2014 issue of The Blood-Horse. The feature examines why turf sires may be making a comeback in North America. view slideshow
Turf Stallions: Going Green
"Going Green" is a feature published in the March 8, 2014 issue of The Blood-Horse. The feature examines why turf sires may be making a comeback in North America.
Exhi, Nephrite Added to Park Stud Roster
Grade II winner Exhi and Irish group victor Nephrite have been added to the stallion roster of Park Stud in Orangeville, Ontario, owners Michael and Laurel Byrne announced Nov. 30.
Caracortado Out of BC Turf Sprint
Multiple graded stakes winner Caracortado will miss the Nov. 2 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IT) with a foot injury, trainer Mike Machowsky confirmed Nov. 2.
Mizdirection Outside for Turf Sprint Defense
Despite the 2012 winner, Mizdirection, returning to try for a double, a full field of 14 entered the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IT) Nov. 2. Mizdirection, who won last year from post 11, drew the 12 hole this time around.
Caracortado Has Traveled Difficult Path
Caracortado has overcome a lot during his career, including a cut in his face as a foal that required 30 stitches and missing 20 months due to an injury to make it to the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IT).
Mucho Macho Man Tops Busy Santa Anita Tab
It was a busy morning Oct. 19 at Santa Anita Park, as Breeders' Cup contenders led by Classic runner Mucho Macho Man turned in moves over the track.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Ashtar (CHI) | Angel M. Rodriguez |
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| Blue Chagall (FR) | Julio C. Canani |
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| Caracortado | Michael Machowsky |
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| Courageous Cat | William I. Mott |
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| Liberian Freighter | UNKNOWN |
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| Smokey Lonesome | Ronald W. Ellis |
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| Victor's Cry | Eoin G. Harty |
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