Gemologist

Grade I Winner Gemologist Sires First Foal

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• January 27, 2014
• Breeding, Southwest Region, Kentucky

Gemologist, a grade I-winning son of Tiznow, was represented by his reported first foal when a bay colt was born Jan. 15.

Slideshow: A Visit to WinStar Farm

• December 21, 2013
• Breeding

Photographer Chad Harmon, who won the WinStar StableMates Saratoga Challenge, shares photos from his visit to WinStar Farm on December 20, 2013. View Slideshow

Worldly Co-Topper at Keeneland November Day 7

• By Glenye Cain Oakford
• November 11, 2013
• Breeding, Sales, Kentucky

Worldly, recent third in the Breeders' Cup Marathon, and broodmare Bella Felicita each brought $200,000 at the seventh session of the Keeneland November sale that continued the bullish market.

THS: The Kentucky Derby

• November 16, 2012

Jason and Tom give their picks for the 138th Kentucky Derby. Watch Video

G1 Winner Gemologist Retired to WinStar

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• October 4, 2012
• Breeding, Kentucky

Resorts World Casino New York City Wood Memorial (gr. I) winner Gemologist has been retired from racing and will enter stud at Kenny Trout's WinStar Farm for the 2013 breeding season.

Paynter Brushes Aside Rivals in Haskell Romp

• By Jack Shinar
• July 29, 2012
• Racing

Bouncing back from a heart-breaking loss in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) last month, Paynter romped to victory in the $1 million Haskell Invitational (gr. I) July 29 at Monmouth Park for trainer Bob Baffert.

Preparations Continue for Haskell Contenders

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• July 27, 2012
• Racing, Northeast Region

Contenders for the Haskell Invitational (gr. I) were out on the track either at Monmouth Park or Saratoga Race Course the morning of July 27, as fine-tuning continued two days before the $1 million race.

Paynter Heads $1 Million Haskell Invitational

• By Claire Novak
• July 26, 2012
• Racing, Northeast Region

Five other contenders line up for their shot at a $1 million purse, joining the Bob Baffert trainee in trying to bring excitement to a summer season lacking major 3-year-old stars.

Unlocking Winners:Curlin, Jim Dandy & Haskell

• By Pete Denk
• July 26, 2012

What remains of the three-year-old crop? read blog

Gemologist Confirmed for Haskell

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• July 25, 2012
• Racing, Northeast Region

Gemologist is expected to be in the starting gate for the 45th running of the $1 million Haskell Invitational (gr. I) at Monmouth Park July 29.

Stealcase Works Way into Haskell Lineup

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• July 23, 2012
• Racing, Northeast Region

After working five furlongs July 22 at Saratoga Racecourse, John C. Oxley's Stealcase has been added to the field for the $1 million Haskell Invitational Handicap (gr. I) at Monmouth Park.

Gutierrez Teams With Handsome Mike in Haskell

• By Steve Haskin
• July 22, 2012
• Racing, Northeast Region

Derby and Preakness-winning jockey joins O'Neill and Reddam again for $1 million race July 29 at Monmouth Park.

Paynter, Gemologist Work for Haskell

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• July 19, 2012
• Racing, Northeast Region, West Region

Belmont Stakes (gr. I) runner-up Paynter and Wood Memorial (gr. I) winner Gemologist each posted bullet works this week in advance of the 1 1/8-mile Haskell Invitational (gr. I) to be held at Monmouth Park July 29.

Gemologist Injured; To Miss Belmont Stakes

• By Steve Haskin
• May 11, 2012
• Triple Crown

Resorts World Casino New York Wood Memorial (gr. I) winner suffered a foot bruise in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

The Morning After: Plans for Derby Starters

• By Claire Novak
• May 6, 2012
• Triple Crown, Kentucky

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.

Slideshow: Kentucky Derby 138

• May 6, 2012
• Triple Crown

The 2012 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. view slideshow

Derby Has Consistent, Well-Matched Field

• By Jason Shandler
• May 4, 2012
• Triple Crown, Kentucky

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.

Haskin's Derby Trail: Thursday Potpourri

• By Steve Haskin
• May 3, 2012
• Triple Crown

The time is getting near. No not the Derby, trying to finally decipher this intricate and confusing puzzle. read blog

Kentucky Derby News Minute 5/2/2012

• May 2, 2012
• Triple Crown

Lenny Shulman updates the news of the day, including the first track appearances for Gemologist, El Padrino, and Take Charge Indy, and the arrival of Hansen. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm. Watch Video

Derby Draw: Favored Bodemeister in Post 6

• By Evan Hammonds
• May 2, 2012
• Triple Crown, Kentucky

Zayat Stable's Bodemeister, the Arkansas Derby (gr. I) winner, drew post 6 and was made the 4-1 morning line favorite for the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

Gemologist Undefeated, But Under-the-Radar

• By Jason Shandler
• May 2, 2012
• Triple Crown, Kentucky

Despite being undefeated and with powerful connections, Gemologist is not garnering all the attention one might expect entering the May 5 Kentucky Derby.

Trainer's Dinner Brings Candid Moments

• By Esther Marr
• May 2, 2012
• Triple Crown, Kentucky

Hosted by Todd Schrupp and Paul Rogers, the Trainer's Dinner attracted a full crowd to the Regency Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency in Louisville May 1.

Pletcher Pair Settles in at Churchill Downs

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• May 1, 2012
• Triple Crown, Kentucky

Let's Go Stable's El Padrino and WinStar Farm's Gemologist, both trained by Todd Pletcher, arrived by van at Churchill Downs in late morning May 1 following a flight from South Florida.

Haskin's Derby Trail: Derby Dreams

• By Steve Haskin
• May 1, 2012
• Triple Crown

It's one day away from the dreaded draw, that simple tradition that can have even the most hardened racetracker shuddering in fear and apprehension. read blog

Kentucky Derby News Minute 5/1/2012

• May 1, 2012
• Triple Crown

The withdrawal of Mark Valeski, which allows Optimizer to run, Rousing Sermon's work, gallops from Alpha, Went the Day Well, Trinniberg, and Prospective, new arrivals, and more. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm. Watch Video

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/30/2012

• May 1, 2012
• Triple Crown

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

Pletcher's Duo Works in Mud at Palm Meadows

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• April 29, 2012
• Triple Crown, Southeast Region, Kentucky

Trainer Todd Pletcher sent El Padrino and Gemologist to the muddy track at Palm Meadows Training Center for half-mile workouts on the morning of April 29.

Haskin's Derby Trail: Gemologist and Tiznow

• By Steve Haskin
• April 24, 2012
• Triple Crown

If any of Gemologist's opponents in the Kentucky Derby look into his eye and sees Tiznow in there, they're in big trouble. read blog

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/23/2012

• By Steve Haskin
• April 23, 2012
• Triple Crown

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen is pretty much set, compare who you have with his picks! watch video

After the Wire - 4/22/2012

• By Evan Hammonds
• April 22, 2012
• Triple Crown

Evan Hammonds examines the top five performances of 3-year-old prep races as well as the Jerome Stakes and Lexington Stakes. watch video

Gemologist, El Padrino Get in Florida Works

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• April 20, 2012
• Triple Crown, Southeast Region, Kentucky

Trainer Todd Pletcher sent out Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) contenders Gemologist and El Padrino for workouts at Palm Meadows Training Center April 20.

Gemologist Made Big Impression As a Weanling

• By Deirdre B. Biles
• April 12, 2012
• Triple Crown, Sales, Kentucky

Gemologist, winner of the April 7 Resorts World Casino New York City Wood Memorial Stakes (gr. I), was a weanling when he made his first and only appearance in the auction ring.

Derby Betting: Plenty of Parity at the Top

• By Jason Shandler
• April 10, 2012

The Derby favorite could be as high as 6 or 7-1 this year. read blog

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 4/9/2012

• By Steve Haskin
• April 9, 2012
• Triple Crown

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

• By Evan Hammonds
• April 9, 2012
• Triple Crown

Evan recaps the Santa Anita Derby, Wood Memorial, Illinois Derby and Ashland Stakes from the weekend. watch video

Derby Rematch Looms for Gemologist, Alpha

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• April 8, 2012
• Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Undefeated Gemologist and Alpha, separated by a neck in the Resorts World Casino New York City Wood Memorial (gr. I), are headed for a rematch in Kentucky next month.

Gemologist Holds Off Alpha in Thrilling Wood

• By Jason Shandler
• April 7, 2012
• Triple Crown, Northeast Region, Kentucky

WinStar Farm's Gemologist will head to the Kentucky Derby undefeated and one of the favorites after he held off a surging Alpha to win the $1 million Wood Memorial in thrilling fashion April 7 at Aqueduct.

Triple Crown Talk: A Tell-Tale Weekend

• By Jason Shandler
• April 6, 2012

Three big Kentucky Derby preps are on tap on Saturday from around the country. read blog

THS: The Santa Anita Derby

• April 6, 2012

Jason Shandler and Tom LaMarra handicap the Santa Anita Derby and Wood Memorial this week. Sponsored by TVG Watch Video

Alpha, Gemologist Clash in Wood Memorial

• By Jason Shandler
• April 5, 2012
• Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Either Withers (gr. III) winner Alpha or the undefeated Gemologist could lay claim to the top 3-year-old spot if they were to impressively win the $1 million Wood Memorial (gr. I) April 7 at Aqueduct.

Downey: Can Gemologist Be Upset in Wood?

• April 5, 2012
• Triple Crown

The Grade I Wood Memorial is worth taking a risk with a moderate longshot, but things have to set up right for him.

Gemologist Leads Wood Memorial Workouts

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• April 1, 2012
• Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Undefeated Gemologist turned in his final work for the $1 million Resorts World Casino New York City Wood Memorial April 1 at Palm Meadows Training Center, breezing five furlongs in 1:00.44.

After the Wire - 3/18/2012

• By Evan Hammonds
• March 20, 2012
• Triple Crown

Evan recaps the Rebel Stakes, Inside Information Stakes and examines how Gemologist and Havre de Grace have performed. watch video

Breeder/Owner Louise I. Humphrey Dies

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• March 20, 2012
• Southeast Region, Kentucky

Louise I. Humphrey, who bred and raced horses with her son, G. Watts Humphrey Jr., died March 18 at her Florida home.

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 3/19/2012

• By Steve Haskin
• March 19, 2012
• Triple Crown

Haskin's Derby Dozen shifts with Gemologist, Optimizer and Secret Circle this week. watch video

Wood Memorial Likely Next Stop for Gemologist

• By Steve Haskin
• March 18, 2012
• Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Undefeated colt likely will have his final Kentucky Derby prep at Aqueduct

Gemologist Sparkles in Gulfstream Triumph

• By Jack Shinar
• March 16, 2012
• Triple Crown, Southeast Region

Undefeated Gemologist got his 3-year-old campaign underway in sharp fashion at Gulfstream Park March 16, pulling away from grade I winner Currency Swap to win an allowance race by seven lengths.

Currency Swap, Gemologist Clash at Gulfstream

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• March 14, 2012
• Triple Crown, Southeast Region

Unbeaten 3-year-old colts Currency Swap and Gemologist will make their respective 2012 debuts in the third race March 16 at Gulfstream Park.

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 2/20/2012

• By Steve Haskin
• February 21, 2012
• Triple Crown

A few horses move up in Steve's Dozen this week and a lot of new insight in Steve's notes for last week and horses knocking on the door. watch video

'All Others' Heavy Choice as KDFW Pool 1 Ends

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• February 12, 2012
• Triple Crown, Kentucky

Bettors were pretty sure they didn't see this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner among the 23 individual choices in pool 1 of the 2012 Derby future wager, making the mutuel field the 3-2 choice.