London Lane Rolls to Colonial Turf Shocker
Maryland shipper London Lane, ignored at odds of 50-1, charged from the rear down the center of the track to land the $300,000 Colonial Turf Cup (gr. IIT) in a shocker June 22 at Colonial Downs.
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Atigun wins on Kentucky Derby day.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Atigun - Allowance win, Churchill Downs, May 4, 2013.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Atigun - Breeders' Cup 2012
Photo: Dave Harmon
Atigun - Breeders' Cup 2012
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Atigun at the loading gate for the Belmont Stakes.
Photo: Chad B. Harmon
Atigun - Belmont Park, June 1, 2012
Photo: Rick Samuels
Atigun - Belmont Park, June 1, 2012
Photo: Rick Samuels
Atigun and Unstoppable U - Belmont Park, June 1, 2012.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Guyana Star Dweej (L) and Atigun, at Belmont, June 1, 2012.
Photo: Rick SamuelsConnections
| Trainer | James A. Jerkens |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Jose L. Ortiz |
| Owner | Shortleaf Stable, Inc. |
| Breeder | Brereton C. Jones |
Pedigree
| Atigun View Five-Cross Pedigree | Istan | Gone West |
| Ronda (GB) | ||
| Rimini Road | Dynaformer | |
| Evangelical |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2010 Hip 1244 |
Yearling | Shortleaf Stable | Airdrie Stud, agent for Brereton C. Jones | $42,000 |
That Handicapping Show: Colonial Turf Cup S.
- By Tom LaMarra
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak handicap the Colonial Turf Cup Stakes at Colonial Downs. Can anyone defeat Atigun? watch video
Atigun and Air Support Head Colonial Turf Cup
Atigun and Air Support head a solid field of eight older horses, including Swift Warrior, ready to duke it out in the $300,000 Colonial Turf Cup Stakes (gr. IIT) June 22 at Colonial Downs.
Dark Cove Strong Louisville Handicap Winner
Elkhorn Stakes (gr. IIT) winner Dark Cove collected another victory May 25 at Churchill Downs, proving the best over Atigun and Najjaar in the $100,000 Louisville Handicap (gr. IIIT).
Distance Key for Dark Cove in Louisville 'Cap
After going the distance for his first career graded stakes win on the Keeneland Race Course turf, Dark Cove will try to do the same on the Churchill Downs green in the Louisville Handicap (gr. IIIT) May 25.
Fort Larned Set to Go for Oaklawn Handicap
An unfortunate stumble at the start of the Gulfstream Park Handicap (gr. II) last month cost Fort Larned his seasonal debut, but the 2012 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner is back in the $500,000 Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II).
Cyber Secret Wins Razorback By Thin Margin
Charles J. Cella's Cyber Secret, a son of Broken Vow, edges pacesetter Golden Ron by a head in the March 9 Razorback Handicap (gr. III) at Oaklawn Park.
Alternation Begins New Campaign in Razorback
Alternation drew the far outside post in a field of 10 for his attempt at a repeat victory in the $150,000 Razorback Handicap (gr. III) March 9 at Oaklawn Park.
Calidoscopio, From Argentina, Wins Marathon
Stud Dona Pancha's Calidoscopio targeted the leaders at the top of the stretch and pulled away to win the Breeders' Cup Marathon (gr. II) by a widening 4 1/4 lengths at Santa Anita Park Nov. 2.
Eldaafer Back for More in the BC Marathon
The second time was the charm for Eldaafer in the Breeders' Cup Marathon (gr. II) and his connections are hoping that the fourth will be, too.
BC Interview: Ken McPeek - Atigun
- By Ron Mitchell
Ken McPeek talks about Breeders' Cup contender Atigun and plans for Golden Ticket. Watch Video
Golden Ticket to Bypass Breeders' Cup
Golden Ticket, dead-heat winner of the Travers Stakes (gr. I), was not pre-entered in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) and will be out for an undetermined period of time, trainer Ken McPeek said Oct. 23.
Breeders' Cup Hopefuls on Keeneland Worktab
While Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) contender Wise Dan captivated the attention of many on the Keeneland grounds with his morning breeze Oct. 20, Willcox Inn, Atigun, Golden Ticket, and Brown Almighty were also on the worktab.
Six Grade I Winners in Jockey Club Gold Cup
The Bill Mott pair of Ron the Greek and Flat Out are the two morning line favorites.
Jockey Club Gold Cup Contenders, Others Work
It was a busy morning for top-tier workers in New York and Kentucky Sept. 15, as Ron the Greek, Flat Out, Atigun and Golden Ticket turned in upstate moves at Saratoga while Dullahan and Little Mike did the same at Churchill.
Travers Duo Could Meet in Pennsylvania Derby
Alpha and Golden Ticket, forever linked after their historic draw in the Travers Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 25, could meet again in another $1 million race, the Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) at Parx Racing Sept. 22.
Travers Weekend
- By Pete Denk
Mid-Summer Derby bears little resemblance to Kentucky Derby. read blog
Alpha Leads 11-Horse Field for Travers
Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II) winner Alpha was installed as the 5-2 morning line favorite in an 11-horse field drawn for the Aug. 25 Travers Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course.
Final Works Posted by Travers Candidates
Travers Stakes (gr. I) candidates Nonios, Liaison, Atigun, and Stealcase put in final works Aug. 19. The $1 million Travers, at 1 1/4 miles, is Aug. 25 at Saratoga Race Course.
Jim Dandy Draws Wide-Open Field
A deep, competitive field of eight will face off in the $600,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II) July 28 to determine who continues to the $1 million Travers Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 25.
Paynter Threw Shoe in Belmont, Baffert Says
Trainer Bob Baffert, who is making plans to return Paynter to New York this summer, said his valiant Belmont Stakes (gr. I) runner-up lost a shoe during the June 9 race at Belmont Park.
Slideshow: Belmont Stakes 144
View the excitement of Belmont Stakes 144. view slideshow
Union Rags Earns Riches in Thrilling Belmont
Union Rags, closing with urgency along the rail under John Velazquez, got up in the final couple of strides to win a heart-pounding finish over Paynter in the 2012 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 9.
I'll Have Another Bucking Trends in Belmont
When I'll Have Another attempts to become the 12th Triple Crown winner in racing history June 9 in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I), he will be bucking more than the 34-year gap since the last one.
O'Neill Delays Move to Belmont Stakes Barn
Trainer Doug O'Neill said June 5 that he was holding off on relocating I'll Have Another to the barn set aside for Belmont Stakes (gr. I) horses at Belmont Park and that the move would now be made June 6.
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