Airdrie Reports First Foal for Creative Cause
Airdrie Stud has reported the birth of the first foal by grade I winner Creative Cause. The gray or roan filly is out of the Indian Charlie mare Incarnate Memories.
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Creative Cause at the Pimlico barn.
Photo: Steve Haskin
Creative Cause before Preaknes 137.
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I'll Have Another leads Creative Cause, left, Bodemeister, right, and the rest of the field.
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I'll Have Another and Bodemeister in the Kentucky Derby.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Creative Cause - Churchill Downs, May 3, 2012.
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Creative Cause - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2012.
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Creative Cause - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2012.
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Creative Cause at Churchill Downs 4/30/2012
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Creative Cause at Churchill Downs 4/30/2012
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Creative Cause jogs towards the Kentucky Derby 4/20/21012
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Creative Cause working towards the Kentucky Derby 4/29/2012
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I'll Have Another (left) outfights Creative Cause (center) and Blueskiesnrainbows (right) to win the Santa Anita Derby.
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I'll Have Another (left) outfights Creative Cause (center) and Blueskiesnrainbows (right) to win the Santa Anita Derby.
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Creative Cause wins the 2012 San Felipe.
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Creative Cause wins the 2012 San Felipe.
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Creative Cause wins the 2012 San Felipe.
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Creative Cause wins the 2012 San Felipe.
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Creative Cause wins the 2012 San Felipe.
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Creative Cause wins the 2012 San Felipe.
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Creative Cause wins the 2012 San Felipe.
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Creative Cause wins the 2012 San Felipe.
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Creative Cause wins the 2012 San Felipe.
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Creative Cause wins the 2011 Norfolk.
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Creative Cause wins the 2011 Norfolk.
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Creative Cause wins the 2011 Norfolk.
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Creative Cause wins the 2011 Norfolk.
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Creative Cause wins the 2011 Norfolk.
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Creative Cause wins the 2011 Norfolk.
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Creative Cause wins the Best Pal Stakes.
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Creative Cause wins the Best Pal Stakes.
Photo: Benoit PhotographyConnections
| Trainer | Mike Harrington |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Joel Rosario |
| Owner | Heinz Steinmann |
| Breeder | James C. Weigel |
Pedigree
| Creative Cause View Five-Cross Pedigree | Giant's Causeway | Storm Cat |
| Mariah's Storm | ||
| Dream of Summer | Siberian Summer | |
| Mary's Dream |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2010 Hip 142 |
Yearling | Becky Thomas | Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent | $135,000 |
Airdrie Stud Presents 2014 Stud Fees
Brereton Jones' Airdrie Stud has announced its stud fees for 2014, led by Creative Cause and Proud Citizen, who will each stand for $15,000.
GI Winner Creative Cause Retired to Airdrie
Grade I winner Creative Cause, one of the top performers of his generation at both 2 and 3, has been retired to stud duty at Brereton and Elizabeth Jones' Airdrie Stud near Midway, Ky.
KY Derby Points System Launches Sept. 29
The revamped "Road to the Kentucky Derby" series kicks off Sept. 29 with points awarded to the top four finishers in the Juddmonte Royal Lodge (Eng-II) at Newmarket and the FrontRunner Stakes (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park.
Creative Cause to Skip Belmont Stakes
Preakness third-place finisher will be given a little break and may try the grass.
Creative Cause's Half Sister Brings $310,000
A half sister to Triple Crown competitor Creative Cause brought $310,000 early in the afternoon of May 22 during the second session of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training in Maryland.
I'll Have Another Arrives in NY One Win Away
Trainer Doug O'Neill has full confidence in the potential for I'll Have Another to handle the grueling 1 1/2 miles of the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) after the colt captured the first two jewels of America's Triple Crown.
Slideshow: Preakness Stakes 137
Relive the exciting rivalry of I'll Have Another and Bodemeister! view slideshow
Just One More for I'll Have Another
I'll Have Another heads to Belmont Park in three weeks with a chance to become Thoroughbred racing's 12th Triple Crown winner after nipping a determined Bodemeister in a terrific renewal of the Preakness Stakes May 19.
Bodemeister Still Heavy Preakness Favorite
As of 11 a.m. EDT Saturday, Bodemeister remained the heavy betting favorite for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), sitting at odds of 9-5 while Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner I'll Have Another is the 3-1 second choice.
Preakness Day: Sun Should Draw Fans
With bright sunshine and a forecast for a high temperature of 80 degrees and little humidity, Preakness Day 2012 is looming as a picture perfect day that should lure a large crowd to Pimlico Race Course.
Haskin's Preakness Report: The Picks
Here we go again. This is where we left you two weeks ago trying to decipher a formula of countless possibilities. read blog
Bodemeister, I'll Have Another Clash Again
Though I'll Have Another ran him down in deep stretch in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill, all signs point to Bodemeister being the one to beat in Preakness 137 at Pimlico Race Course May 19.
2012 Preakness - Predict the Order
Will it be I'll Have Another once again? Will Bodemeister get revenge? Or will one of the new players take the Black-eyed Susans? Predict the Order
THS: Preakness Stakes 2012
Evan Hammonds and Jason Shandler handicap the Preakness Stakes track-side at Pimlico. Evan successfully picked I'll Have Another to win the Kentucky Derby; will he be correct this time? watch video
Haskin's Preakness Report: Cause and Effect
Creative Cause just may turn out to be the overlay special of the Preakness. read blog
Few Alibis Offered at Alibi Breakfast
A Preakness tradition, the Alibi Breakfast gives trainers a chance to offer up an 'alibi' before the second jewel of the Triple Crown. This year there were few alibis and a lot more confidence from the connections.
Bodemeister (8-5) Draws Post 7 for Preakness
Bodemeister, runner-up in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), has been made the 8-5 morning line favorite for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) May 19 and will break from post 7.
Too Wet for Jog for Derby Winner
Rather than take Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner I'll Have Another out to exercise on a wet track the morning of May 15, trainer Doug O'Neill opted to keep Reddam Racing's star 3-year-old under cover.
Tiger Walk, Zetterholm Work Toward Preakness
Both colts got their final tune-ups May 13 for the grade I Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.
Secretariat's Rider, Turcotte, Visits Pimlico
Before Derby winner I'll Have Another went to the track Sunday to prepare for the Preakness, trainer Doug O'Neill had a nice chat with Ron Turcotte, who rode Secretariat to a Triple Crown sweep.
Early List: Full Field Expected for Preakness
The Maryland Jockey Club is expecting a full field for the May 19 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico Race Course, officials said.
The Morning After: Plans for Derby Starters
Some of the starters in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) will go on to the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) while plans are undetermined for other runners.
Trainer: No Plans to Scratch Creative Cause
As the rumor mill, fueled by Twitter reports, swirled around Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) contender Creative Cause the morning of May 4, trainer Mike Harrington said there were no plans to scratch the colt.
Derby Has Consistent, Well-Matched Field
There is no true standout in the 2012 Kentucky Derby, but despite it being a wide-open affair, that shouldn't be mistaken for inconsistency. A record nine Derby starters return from last year's Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
Creative Cause a Big Deal for Breeder Weigel
James Weigel feels blessed that a horse he bred, Creative Cause, is scheduled to run in the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I). The 3-year-old son of Giant's Causeway is 12-1 on the morning line.
Haskin's Derby Trail: Summer School
It sure felt like summer as several Derby horses schooled this morning and afternoon. read blog
Steinmann Skis Into Derby With Creative Cause
Heinz Steinmann, who enjoyed success with Swiss Yodeler, teams again with trainer Mike Harrington on top colt Creative Cause.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/30/2012
Steve's at the end of his 2012 Kentucky Derby Dozen trail. What is the final line-up for Kentucky Derby 138? Read to find out! watch video
Harrington: Creative Cause's Work 'Perfect'
Trainer Mike Harrington called Creative Cause's workout "perfect in my book" after the gray/roan colt covered a half-mile in :47 4/5 at Churchill Downs April 30 over a fast track.
Haskin's Derby Trail: Early Observations
The works are done, and all that remains are the final gallops and observing how the horses are thriving during the final week read blog
Kentucky Derby News Minute 4/30/2012
Lenny Shulman talks about the final Derby work outs for Creative Cause, Liaison, Daddy Nose Best, Sabercat and Mark Valeski. Daddy Long Legs works today across the Ocean and of course the weather forecast! watch video
Five Derby Horses Breeze at Churchill Downs
It was a warm, humid day at Churchill Downs on Monday, April 30, and the track was fast as a handful of contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands went through their final workouts.
Kentucky Derby News Minute 4/29/2012
Eric Mitchell updates us on track conditions, the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby works for Bodemeister, Optimizer, Jemima's Pearl and Believe You Can. watch video
Haskin's Derby Trail: Leap of Faith
Trainer Mike Harrington bought Creative Cause sight unseen.
Creative Cause, I'll Have Another Arrive
Santa Anita Derby one-two-finishers arrived in good shape at Churchill Downs April 28.
Creative Cause Works 5 Furlongs at Hollywood
Creative Cause, winner of the San Felipe (gr. II) and runner-up in the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I), worked five furlongs in 1:00 1/5 April 24 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/23/2012
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen is pretty much set, compare who you have with his picks! watch video
Who's the Favorite?- by Eric Mitchell
Depth of quality this year means Derby favorite may be 6-1. read blog
Haskin's Derby Trail: Riders on the Storm
This year's Kentucky Derby contenders are so evenly matched, there is a good possibility the winner will be determined by who gets the best trip and/or the best ride. read blog
Derby Betting: Plenty of Parity at the Top
The Derby favorite could be as high as 6 or 7-1 this year. read blog
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 4/9/2012
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen is now firming into a nice batch of accomplished 3-year-olds. See who has made the list watch video
After the Wire - 4/8/2012
Evan recaps the Santa Anita Derby, Wood Memorial, Illinois Derby and Ashland Stakes from the weekend. watch video
Derby Plans Undecided for I'll Have Another
On the day after I'll Have Another squeaked out a dramatic Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) victory, trainer Doug O'Neill said he's unsure of when he'll ship the colt to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby (gr. I).
I'll Have Another On Top in Santa Anita Derby
Lightly raced I'll Have Another, running for the first time in two months, dug in through the stretch to stave off odds-on favorite Creative Cause by a nose in a tremendous finish to the $750,000 Santa Anita Derby (gr. I).
THS: The Santa Anita Derby
Jason Shandler and Tom LaMarra handicap the Santa Anita Derby and Wood Memorial this week. Sponsored by TVG Watch Video
Creative Cause on Rail for Santa Anita Derby
Creative Cause, one of the leading contenders for this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), drew the rail as the 6-5 favorite for the $750,000 Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) April 7.
Blinkers Off Creative Cause For SA Derby
San Felipe winner will not wear blinkers in the April 7 Santa Anita Derby.
Union Rags Remains On Top in Derby Wager
An upset loss in the Florida Derby (gr. I) March 31 did not prevent Chadds Ford Stable's Union Rags from being the favorite in Churchill Downs' final Kentucky Derby Future Wager pool of 2012.
Three-Quarter Sister to Creative Cause Born
Dream of Summer, dam of grade I winner Creative Cause, gave birth to a gray filly by Eskendereya at Taylor Made Farm on the evening of March 28.
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