Stay Thirsty Sires First Foal
Dual grade I winner Stay Thirsty sired his first reported foal, a colt born Jan. 8 at Coolmore's Creekview Farm near Paris, Ky. The colt is out of the Giant's Causeway mare Opulence.
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| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Bowman's Causeway | Roger L. Attfield |
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| Coil | Bob Baffert |
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| J W Blue | Anthony W. Dutrow |
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| Malibu Glow | George Weaver |
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| Moonshine Mullin | Randy L. Morse |
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| Raison d'Etat | D. Wayne Lukas |
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| Rattlesnake Bridge | Kiaran P. McLaughlin |
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| Ruler On Ice | Kelly J. Breen |
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| Shackleford | Dale L. Romans |
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| Stay Thirsty | Todd A. Pletcher |
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First Foals Reported for Shackleford
Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Shackleford sired his first reported foal, a filly born Jan. 4 at Alastar Thoroughbreds near Nicholasville, Ky.
Owner/Breeder Albert Coppola Dies at 89
Albert Coppola Sr. won the 1982 Travers Stakes (gr. I) and two jewels of the Canadian Triple Crown with Runaway Groom.
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.
Hartley/de Renzo Adds Three to Roster
Hartley/de Renzo Thoroughbreds near Ocala, Fla., announced the addition of Rattlesnake Bridge, Doctor Chit, and Archwarrior, to their stallion roster for 2014.
Shackleford Heads Darby Dan Stallion Roster
John Phillips' Darby Dan Farm announced fees for its 2014 roster of nine stallions, headlined by classic winner and multiple grade I-winning millionaire Shackleford who will stand his second season for $20,000.
Ashford Announces 2014 Stud Fees
Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky., has announced its 2014 stud fees, led by Giant's Causeway (Storm Cat--Maria's Storm, by Rahy), who will stand for $85,000, the same fee as last year.
Alpha, Golden Ticket Renew Acquaintances
History was made last year when Alpha and Golden Ticket became the first dead-heat winners of the Travers Stakes (gr. I). The two meet again Nov. 1 in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I).
Guillot Apologizes to Lukas, Who Accepts
Trainer Eric Guillot officially apologized to fellow conditioner D. Wayne Lukas for triggering an investigation into his allegations jockey Luis Saez used an electrical device on Will Take Charge in the Travers Stakes.
New York Reinstates Corticosteroid Rules
New York regulators Sept. 9 re-issued an expired rule requiring the previous trainer of a claimed horse to provide the new owner with all records regarding corticosteroid joint injections within 48 hours of the race.
Times Two's Saratoga Double
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
Times Two is the 5th dam of both King's Bishop winner Capo Bastone and Travers winner Will Take Charge.
Haskin: The Lukas Legend Continues
- By Steve Haskin
Wayne Lukas has always surrounded himself with nothing but the best. read blog
After the Wire - Travers and Pacific Classic
Evan Hammonds recaps the Travers Stakes and Pacific Classic. Watch Video
And They're Off: Saratoga Edition
Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin talk the Travers and fresh faces at Saratoga. Plus, comments from D. Wayne Lukas. Watch Video
Vic Zast's Saratoga Diary: Transformation
- By Vic Zast
Saratoga enters its final week as crowds begin to thin. read blog
Travers Day Handle, Attendance Increase
Saratoga Race Course reported gains in pari-mutuel handle and attendance for its Aug. 24 Travers Stakes (gr. I) program.
Vic Zast's Saratoga Diary University of Lukas
- By Vic Zast
Student learns from mentor that hope is a powerful tool. read blog
Will Take Charge Nails Moreno in Travers
Willis Horton's Will Take Charge finally got the big one, and did so at the expense of the country's top 3-year-olds in the $1 million Travers Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 24 at Saratoga Race Course.
Vic Zast's Saratoga Diary: Cajuns & Mohicans
- By Vic Zast
Tempo rising at Spa Course for Travers Stakes. read blog
Verrazano Favored in Deep Travers Field
They've risen to the top of the 3-year-old division with definitive performances in some of the nation's biggest races. Now, North America's best sophomores--Orb, Verrazano, and Palice Malice--face off Aug. 24 at Saratoga.
Brisnet.com's Ultimate Case for Orb
Why Orb will win the Travers Stakes read blog
Live Chat - Friday, August 23 at NOON EDT
The transcript for the Live Chat is now available. Read Transcript
TimeformUS Weekend Plays
TimeformUS Weekend Plays: Saratoga and Del Mar Graded Stakes Races. read blog
Saratoga Diary: What's Up, Pussycat?
- By Vic Zast
Puzzling developments emerge at the start of Travers Week. read blog
That Handicapping Show: The Travers Stakes
Claire and Evan preview the Travers Stakes. watch video
More Race Results
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| Race | Track |
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| Travers S. (gr. I) | SAR |
| Foxwoods King's Bishop S. (gr. I) | SAR |
| Ballerina S. (gr. I) | SAR |
| Del Mar Mile H. (gr. II) | DMR |
| Ballston Spa S. (gr. II) | SAR |
Upcoming Stakes Entries
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| Hilliard Lyons Doubledogdare S. (gr. III) | KEE | |
| Distaff H. (gr. II) | AQU | |
| Howard B. Noonan S. | BEU | |
| Miami Mile H. (gr. III) | CRC | |
| Webb Snyder Charles Town Dash S. | CT |
