A Father's Day Birth Led to an Epic BC Classic
- By Steve Haskin
The fairy tale journey of Mucho Macho Man and trainer Kathy Ritvo that began on Father's Day 2008.
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A Different Twist for One Belmont Starter
- By Steve Haskin
Let's start off by saying what has happened in the past often has no bearing on what is going to happen in the future. In Thoroughbred racing, they call them past performances for a reason.
The Week in Photos for 1/10/2017
San Gabriel, Santa Ynez, Sham, Las Cienegas, Dania Beach, Violet Handicap, Bauhinia Sprint Handicap, Old Hat, Mucho Macho Man, Ginger Brew.
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.
Saratoga Sale Showcases Foals of 2016
For those who’ve been waiting to see what the first foals sired by recent racing stars Mucho Macho Man, Verrazano, Handsome Mike, and Goldencents look like, they’ll get their first chance Oct. 17 at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga fall mixed sale.
To Honor and Serve Gets First Stakes Winner
Steps to Heaven wins Oct. 2 in Panama
Uncle Mo Filly Most Profitable at Keeneland
An Uncle Mo filly bought by a Greathouse family partnership for $30,000 as a weanling was the most profitable pinhooking transaction during Books 1-4 of the Keeneland September yearling sale.
Halfway Home and Rounding Third
In order to give some insight into what buyers might expect from how the freshmen sires of 2016 are doing, we’ve come up with some statistical compilations to project where they might be long-term.
Woodward and Spinaway Stakes Highlights 2016
Watch the Saratoga crowd enjoy big wins by Shaman Ghost, Pretty City Dancer and Sweet Loretta Sept. 3, 2016. Courtesy of ABRFilms
Shaman Ghost in Good Order After Woodward Win
Trainer Jimmy Jerkens reported that Shaman Ghost was in good shape the morning after his head victory over Mubtaahij and Frosted in the Sept. 3 Woodward (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course.
Woodward Up Next for Frosted
Following a half-mile breeze in :49 flat Aug. 25 at Greentree Training Center, Godolphin Racing's Frosted will make his next start in the $600,000 Woodward Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 3 at Saratoga Race Course, according to trainer Kiaran McLaughlin.
Stay Thirsty Filly Tops OBS June Sale Opener
Topped by a filly from the first crop of Stay Thirsty, the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co.’s 2-year-olds in training and horses of racing age sale began June 14 with across-the-board declines when compared with the same session a year ago.
Juveniles by Freshman Sires Popular at OBS
Juveniles by freshman sires Bodemeister and Stay Thirsty were sold for highest prices early during the June 14 first session of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co.’s 2-year-olds in training and horses of racing age sale.
Stay Thirsty's First Winner Comes in England
Kentucky-bred filly wins in England
Repole Returns With Outwork for Uncle Mo
Mike Repole, the former owner of Uncle Mo, believes the horse's eye-opening success with his first crop as a sire offers insight into what might have been.
First Starters for Stay Thirsty, Shackleford
Thirstforlife to make first start in Churchill Downs stakes.
First Winner for To Honor and Serve
Gainesway stallion To Honor and Serve was represented by his first winner April 19 when his first starter, French General, won his debut in the second race at Turf Paradise.
Freshman Sires of 2016: Part 1
Six stallions that are male-line descendants of A.P. Indy are represented in the upcoming Fasig-Tipton Florida juvenile sale.
First Foal Reported for Mucho Macho Man
The first reported foal by 2013 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Mucho Macho Man arrived Jan. 24 at Sequel Stallions in New York.
Slideshow: Training Progeny of Bernardini
In this continuing series about top horses sired by popular sires, trainers share their views on Bernardini's offspring. view slideshow
ITBOA Online Stallion Season Auction Underway
The Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association is conducting an online auction of seasons to more than 180 stallions from 16 states.
Keeneland: $190,000 Graydar Colt Leads Gains
A $190,000 weanling colt by first-crop sire Graydar and the $180,000 broodmare prospect Judy Legend were the six-figure lots at the Keeneland November sale's 10th session, which posted sharp gains.
American Pharoah's Fee Set at $200,000
Triple Crown winner American Pharoah will enter stud at Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky., in 2016 for a first-year fee of $200,000, the American division of Coolmore Stud announced Nov. 6.
Gainesway Announces 2016 Stud Fees
Gainesway Farm announced Thursday, Nov. 5 that Tapit, well on his way to a second straight season as leading sire, will again stand for $300,000 in 2016.
Liam's Map to Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
Grade I winner Liam's Map will contest the Las Vegas Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) Oct. 30 at Keeneland and not the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), trainer Todd Pletcher confirmed Oct. 7.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Cease | David Jacobson |
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| Gourmet Dinner | Bruce R. Brown |
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| Mucho Macho Man | Katherine Ritvo |
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| Rule | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Stay Thirsty | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| To Honor and Serve | William I. Mott |
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| Trickmeister | Daniel J. Lopez |
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Upcoming Stakes Entries
| Race | Track | Date |
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| O.D. McDonald S. | ALB | |
| Wild Applause S. | BEL | |
| Chicago H. (G3) | CD | |
| River Rock Casino H. | HST | |
| Edward Evans S. | LRL |
