Kid Brock First Winner for Champ Summer Bird
Kid Brock became the first winner for deceased 2009 champion and classic winner Summer Bird when he powered to a clear victory July 6 at Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino.
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| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Charitable Man | Anthony W. Dutrow |
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| Hold Me Back | William I. Mott |
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| Kensei | Steven M. Asmussen |
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| Our Edge | Joe Woodard |
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| Quality Road | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Summer Bird | Tim A. Ice |
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| Warrior's Reward | Ian R. Wilkes |
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One More Time First Winner for Charitable Man
One More Time flew to an open-lengths victory in his career debut July 5 in the second race at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races and became the first winner for freshman sire Charitable Man.
4-Day OBS June Sale Ends on Successful Note
The final session of Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s June 2-year-olds in training and horses of racing age sale June 20 successfully brought the curtain down on this year's juvenile auction season.
Hootenanny Gives Ward Another Royal Ascot Win
American trainer Wesley Ward's annual trip to Royal Ascot was off to a dazzling start opening day June 17, when 2-year-old colt Hootenanny dominated 23 overmatched rivals in the Windsor Castle Stakes.
Commissioner Final Classic Rep for A.P. Indy
This year's Belmont Stakes (gr. I) includes Commissioner, who will be the final classic starter for A.P. Indy. Going into this edition, 14 Belmont victors have gone on to sire a Belmont winner.
First Two Starters Win for Warrior's Reward
Liatris, the first starter for freshman sire Warrior's Reward, drew off in the stretch for a 3 3/4-length victory in her career debut May 30 at Pimlico Race Course.
Ruby Slippers
Of the two most expensive stallions at stud in North America for 2014, one is out of a mare by Rubiano, and the other is out of a three-quarters sister to Rubiano.
Quality Road's First Starter Scores Easy Win
Hootenanny, the first starter for freshman sire Quality Road, skipped away from the field in the stretch of Keeneland's second race April 17, scoring a 4 1/4-length win in the 4 1/2-furlong maiden special weight test.
Fillies Sparkle in Furlong Drills at OBS
A quartet of fillies topped the breeze tab at Ocala Training Center in Ocala, Fla., April 15 during the first of four under-tack previews for next week's Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s spring sale of 2-year-olds in training.
Hold Me Back Sires First Winner
Truth in the Lies became the first winner for dual graded stakes victor Hold Me Back when the juvenile filly captured her career debut in the first race at Pimlico Race Course April 10.
MaidenWatch: The 2014 Stallions Are...
The Poll is Closed and the 2014 Stallions are: Blame, Eskendereya, Lookin At Lucky, Quality Road, and Summer Bird. Plus, catching up on some wins, and entries for Thursday. read blog
Slideshow: 2013 Farewells
Remembering the people and horses that left us in 2013. View Slideshow
Haskin: Summer Bird's Belmont Stakes
- By Steve Haskin
Steve remembers Summer Bird by revisiting his Belmont Stakes victory. read blog
Belmont Winner Summer Bird Dies in Japan
The Japan Bloodhorse Breeders' Association has confirmed that 2009 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Summer Bird died Dec. 23 in Japan due to colic.
Keeneland November Rolls to More Big Gains
Keeneland's November breeding stock sale saw two $185,000 session-toppers during sixth session Nov. 10, which continued a trend of double-digit gains.
Lane's End Announces 2014 Stud Fees
William S. Farish's Lane's End near Versailles, Ky., has announced its roster for the 2014 breeding season.
Malibu Moon's 2014 Fee Set at $95,000
B. Wayne Hughes' Spendthrift Farms announced its 2014 stud fees for 21 stallions both Kentucky-based and regional, led again by leading sire Malibu Moon whose fee jumped from $70,000 to $95,000 stands and nurses.
Industry Finds Solid Footing at Keeneland
Keeneland's September yearling sale ended Saturday with strong gains over last year that justified pre-sale optimism and signaled that commercial Thoroughbred breeding has regained solid financial footing.
Hot Bloodlines at Keeneland for Rest of Sale
- By Frank Angst
- Sales, Kentucky
While Book One of the 2013 Keeneland September sale concluded Sept. 12, the world's largest yearling sale will continue to offer youngsters from mares who have excelled on the track and as broodmares.
Sept. Sale: Pendulum Swings Back to New Sires
The appeal of first-year sires for buyers at the Keeneland September yearling sale, which waned during the Great Recession, seems to be making a comeback in 2013.
Leading Sire Averages for Saratoga Sale
Distorted Humor had the top Fasig-Tipton Saratoga yearling average of $567,000. Quality Road had the top average among first-crop yearling sires at $287,500
First-Crop Sires on Display at Fasig-Tipton
When the Fasig-Tipton selected yearling sale kicks off in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., breeding industry professionals will be looking closely to see how offspring of first-crop sires fare.
Fasig-Tipton Kentucky: Horses to Watch
While several buyers and consignors noted that it seemed difficult to guess where upper-end prices will fall at the July 15 Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July yearling sale, here's six they figure to be keeping a close eye on.
Nervous Optimism at Fasig-Tipton Kentucky
- By Frank Angst
- Breeding, Sales, Kentucky
After a strong 2-year-old sales season, Fasig-Tipton Kentucky hopes to build on last year's July sale that saw a 16.3% increase in average price to $81,291 and a 15.1% spike in gross to $15,364,000.
Sires Who Showed Stamina Deliver in Belmont
Just looking at recent history, eight of the previous dozen Belmont Stakes winners were by sires who won grade I races at 1 1/4 miles or longer, including three winners by previous Belmont Stakes winners.
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| Race | Track | Date |
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| Curlin S. | SAR | 7/25 |
| Amsterdam S. (gr. II) | SAR | 7/26 |
| Jim Dandy S. (gr. II) | SAR | 7/26 |
| Shuvee H. (gr. III) | SAR | 7/27 |
| Honorable Miss H. (gr. II) | SAR | 7/28 |
