Leslie's Lady in Foal to American Pharoah
Clarkland Farm's blue-hen mare is the dam of multiple champion Beholder and grade 1-winning sire Into Mischief.
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Leslie's Lady Named 2016 Broodmare of the Year
Leslie's Lady, dam of 4-time Eclipse Award champion Beholder and sire Into Mischief, was named the 2016 Broodmare of the Year by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association and Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders.
Stellar Wind Blows Into Oaklawn Park for Apple Blossom
Stellar Wind, who defeated Beholder twice last year after earning a divisional championship in 2015, makes her 2017 debut in Oaklawn Park's Apple Blossom Handicap (G1).
Delta Prince to Try Stakes Company in Appleton
Delta Prince will be tested for class against Our Way and All Included in a grassy mile in the Appleton Stakes at Gulfstream Park, trying to follow in the footsteps of his half sister Royal Delta.
The Week in Photos 2/21/2017
Barbara Fritchie, Royal Delta, Buena Vista, General George, Bayakoa, Razorback, Southwest, and more.
Royal Delta Half Brother Scores on Gulfstream Turf
The late champion Royal Delta was honored twice on the Gulfstream Park card Feb. 18. First with her namesake grade 2 stakes and then again in the last race, when her half brother Delta Prince stormed to victory on the grass.
Half Brother to Royal Delta Tests Turf Prowess
When Delta Prince tried the turf in his third start, the results were spectacular.
Royal Delta
Three-time Eclipse Award winner Royal Delta
Santa Anita Renames Vanity to 'Beholder Mile'
Santa Anita Park Feb. 10 announced the stakes schedule for its upcoming spring meeting and the most notable change was a tip of the cap to one of the best mares to ever run at the Southern California track.
Royal Delta Dies Due to Foaling Complications
Three-time Eclipse Award winner Royal Delta passed away at age nine earlier this week due to complications from foaling a filly by Galileo at Coolmore Ireland.
Beholder Goes Out a Champion, Earns Fourth Eclipse
The only thing Spendthrift Farm’s Beholder had left to chase last year was her own legacy.
Delta Prince Wins on Gulfstream Grass
Delta Prince, a 3-year-old maiden and half brother to three-time Eclipse Award winner Royal Delta and grade I winner Crown Queen, made his third start a winning one in Gulfstream Park's eighth race Dec. 26 for trainer Jimmy Jerkens.
Stevens to Undergo Hip Replacement Surgery
Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens will undergo hip replacement surgery next week, the legendary rider announced Dec. 13, and is unsure when or if he will return to the saddle for yet another comeback.
Beholder Settles Into New Life at Spendthrift
Three-time champion and this year's Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) winner Beholder arrived at Spendthrift Farm near Lexington, Ky. Nov. 21 to start her new life as a broodmare.
Fipke Goes to $530,000 for Pleasant Home
Breeder Charles Fipke went to $530,000 to purchase 2005 Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) winner Pleasant Home in early trading during Book 2 of the Keeneland November sale.
Beholder By a Bob
Relive the excitement of the 2016 Breeders’ Cup Longines Distaff which saw Beholder outduel Songbird in a race for the ages. Courtesy America's Best Racing
What's Going On Here: The Long Ride
Win or lose, Mike Smith is at the top of his game
A Mystery Horse No More
All one say is, what manner of horse is Arrogate? Two races hardly defines a career, but after an artist paints two masterpieces, one can hardly wait to see what emerges from his next blank canvas.
Beholder to be Bred to Uncle Mo
The racing days of Beholder have finally drawn to a close, as Spendthrift Farm officially announced the 6-year-old’s retirement Nov. 6, two days after her thrilling victory over Songbird in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff (gr. I).
Songbird to WinStar for Freshening
Fox Hill Farm's champion Songbird will get a freshening at WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky., before returning to Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer for her 4-year-old campaign.
Mandella: Beholder is Unlike Any Other
The beat went on, as it always does, but Richard Mandella doesn't want to think about moving on from the bay mare who gave one final brilliant display Nov. 4 at Santa Anita Park.
Songbird Loses Nothing in Defeat
It took a photo finish decided by barely an inch, but previously unbeaten champion Songbird did suffer a loss for the first time, losing to now three-time Breeders' Cup winner Beholder in the $2 million Longines Distaff (gr. I) Nov. 4.
2016 Breeders' Cup Friday Wrap
Claire Novak recaps the epic Distaff battle between Beholder and Songbird, the highlight of Breeders' Cup Friday.
Beholder Noses Out Songbird in BC Distaff
A Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) for the ages on paper played out in real time in the most dramatic and epic way.
Beholder Set to Bid Farewell
Ten grade I wins, three Eclipse Awards, and two Breeders' Cup race victories into her career, Beholder is set to have one last chance to add to all of the above when she makes what is slated to be her final career start in the 1 1/8-miles Distaff.
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Clement L. Hirsch S.
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Personal Ensign Invitational H.
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Zenyatta S.
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Beldame Invitational S.
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Juddmonte Spinster S.
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| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Authenticity | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Beholder | Richard E. Mandella |
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| Close Hatches | William I. Mott |
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| Princess of Sylmar | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Royal Delta | William I. Mott |
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| Street Girl | Todd A. Pletcher |
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