Beholder Profile, News, Entries, Results, Video, and Blogs

Trainer	Richard E. Mandella
Jockey	Gary L. Stevens
Owner	Spendthrift Farm LLC
Breeder	Clarkland Farm

Sale / Hip	Type	Buyer	Consignor	Price
KEESEP2011 Hip 962	Yearling	Spendthrift Farm	Clarkland Farm	$180,000

Slideshow: 2013 Eclipse Awards

January 19, 2014

Celebrating the winners of the 2013 Eclipse Awards. view slideshow

Eclipse Night Filled with Repeat Winners

By Eric Mitchell
January 19, 2014
Racing

Wise Dan, the 2013 Horse of the Year, became the first horse to win three championships in consecutive years.

Beholder's Cup Win Earned Eclipse

By Tracy Gantz
January 18, 2014
Racing, West Region

Beholder's smashing victory in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) ensured her a second consecutive Eclipse Award. She was voted champion 3-year-old filly of 2013 over finalists Princess of Sylmar and Close Hatches.

3-Year-Old Filly Division Balanced in 2013

By Tracy Gantz
January 14, 2014
Racing

Perhaps no Eclipse Award category overflowed with more talent than among the 3-year-old fillies of 2013. They performed admirably against each other and then went out and defeated the best of their older counterparts.

Wise Dan Again Finalist for Top Eclipse Award

By Blood-Horse Staff
January 8, 2014
Racing, Breeding

Led by Horse of the Year candidates Mucho Macho Man, Will Take Charge, and 2012 Horse of the Year Wise Dan, the finalists for the 2013 Eclipse Awards were announced Jan. 8.

Big Sport of Turfdom Award to Jockey Stevens

By Blood-Horse Staff
November 15, 2013
Racing, Breeders' Cup, Triple Crown, Southwest Region

The Turf Publicists of America said Nov. 15 its membership has elected jockey Gary Stevens as the recipient of this year's Big Sport of Turfdom Award.

After the Wire: Breeders' Cup Recap

By Evan Hammonds
November 3, 2013

Evan Hammonds takes us through the highlights of Breeders' Cup weekend. Review the Juvenile races, the Distaff and Classic as well as several other gems. watch video

Slideshow: 2013 Breeders' Cup Day 1

November 2, 2013
Breeders' Cup

Images from the races of day 1 of the Breeders' Cup 2013. View Slideshow

Breeders' Cup: Distaff Press Conference

November 1, 2013
Breeders' Cup

Comments from the connections of Distaff winner Beholder. Watch Video

Beholder Trumps Delta, Princess in Distaff

Smooth as silk under jockey Gary Stevens, Beholder vanquished both two-time champion Royal Delta and Princess of Sylmar while rolling to an open-lengths victory in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) Nov. 1.

Breeders' Cup: Day 1 Wrap

November 1, 2013
Breeders' Cup

Evan Hammonds recaps the action on Day 1 of the 2013 Breeders' Cup, including Beholder's win in the Distaff. Watch Video

TimeformUS: Breeders' Cup Edition

November 1, 2013
Handicapping

TimeformUS Weekend Plays: Breeders' Cup Edition read blog

Princess of Sylmar Only Lacking in Awards

By Tracy Gantz
October 31, 2013
Racing, Breeders' Cup

Due to a late career start in 2012, Princess of Sylmar is the only one of the big three in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I), only who doesn't yet have a Breeders' Cup victory and an Eclipse Award to her credit.

THS: The Breeders' Cup Distaff

October 31, 2013
Breeders' Cup

In Part I of That Handicapping Show for the Breeders' Cup, Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak look at the Turf Sprint, the Filly and Mare Sprint, and the Distaff. Watch Video

Stellar Team Behind Beholder's Success

By Tracy Gantz
October 30, 2013
Racing, Breeders' Cup

Beholder not only brings her stellar record into the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I), she has a first-class team behind her. It begins with her Hall of Fame trainer, Richard Mandella, and extends to the rest of his barn.

Stellar Field of Six in Breeders' Cup Distaff

The Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) may only have a field of six, but they have created perhaps the most riveting puzzle in the entire series this year.

Baffert Horses, Beholder Top Oct. 28 Works

By Ron Mitchell
October 28, 2013
Breeders' Cup, West Region

Some of the leading contenders for the Nov. 1-2 Breeders' Cup World Championships, including Game On Dude, Paynter, and Beholder worked at Santa Anita Park the morning of Oct. 28.

Nine 2012 Winners Return for Breeders' Cup

The best of the best will be on display at Santa Anita Park Nov. 1-2, with the leading trainers in the United States and Europe pre-entering a star-studded array of talent for the Breeders' Cup World Championships.

Fort Larned Sharp in Breeders' Cup Work

By Claire Novak
October 22, 2013
Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Defending Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Fort Larned worked at Churchill Downs on Oct. 22 while fellow Classic contender Game On Dude and Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) runner Beholder breezed at Santa Anita Park.

After the Wire: Breeders' Cup Friday Card

October 20, 2013

Evan Hammonds looks at past efforts from Royal Delta, Princess of Sylmar, and Beholder to predict a Breeders' Cup Distaff winner. Evan also looks at Bobby's Kitten. watch video

Haskin: Random Breeders' Cup Thoughts

By Steve Haskin
October 11, 2013

Steve offers some early thoughts on the Breeders' Cup. read blog

Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 9/30/2013

October 1, 2013

Unique photos from Super Saturday and international races from the weekend! view slideshow

After the Wire - Super Saturday Races 2013

September 29, 2013

Evan Hammonds reviews the plethora of big races from the weekend. Ron the Greek, Beholder, Princess of Sylmar, Mucho Macho Man and many more! watch video

Beholder Dominates Foes in Zenyatta Stakes

By Lenny Shulman
September 28, 2013
Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Beholder left no doubt that she is ready to take on the best distaffers on the continent after easily going gate-to-wire in the Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I) against a salty group of shippers and older fillies and mares.

Beholder, Joyful Victory Head Zenyatta Lineup

By Claire Novak
September 25, 2013
Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Spendthrift Farm's Beholder and grade I winner Joyful Victory head a field of eight fillies and mares entered for the $250,000 Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 28 at Santa Anita Park.

Haskin: Mandella On Fire Again With Beholder

By Steve Haskin
September 24, 2013

First there was 1993, then 2003, now 2013. Will the cycle continue for Mandella? read blog

After the Wire - Labor Day Weekend

By Evan Hammonds
September 2, 2013

Evan Hammonds recaps the Spinaway Stakes, Torrey Pines Stakes, and Del Mar Debutante. watch video

Beholder All Business in Torrey Pines Tuneup

By Jack Shinar
September 1, 2013
Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Vacation time may be over for Beholder but last year's champion 2-year-old filly simply toyed with her four rivals in the $100,000 Torrey Pine Stakes Sept. 1 at Del Mar.

Beholder Primed for Return in Torrey Pines

By Blood-Horse Staff
August 29, 2013
Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky Oaks, West Region

One year after losing the Del Mar Debutante (gr. I) by a nose, champion filly Beholder returns to Del Mar in the Torrey Pines Stakes Sept. 1.

Kentucky Oaks and Derby iPhoto Essay

By Esther Marr
May 14, 2013
Kentucky Oaks

With this year's Kentucky Oaks and Derby come and gone, I'm left with a lot of memories in the form of photos that I'd like to share. read blog

Winner, Other Oaks Runners Fine One Day Later

Trainer Todd Pletcher said May 4 the four Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) participants from his barn, including winner Princess of Sylmar, "came out of the race well."

Princess of Sylmar Becomes Oaks Royalty

Princess of Sylmar roared past Beholder in deep stretch to win the Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) May 3 at Churchill Downs. At 38-1, she's the second highest-priced winner in Oaks history.

Kentucky Oaks 2013: Beholder Schooling

May 2, 2013

Kentucky Oaks contender Beholder, being 'schooled' in Churchill Downs paddock. Watch Video

Dreaming of Julia Headlines Star-Studded Oaks

Dreaming of Julia is the freshest on the minds of most leading up to the Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) due to her extraordinary 21 3/4-length victory in the March 30 Gulfstream Park Oaks (gr. I).

Dreaming of Julia Draws Post 8 in KY Oaks

Dreaming of Julia, the remarkable 21 3/4-length winner of the March 30 Gulfstream Oaks (gr. II), drew post 8 of 11 sophomore fillies and was installed the 3-1 favorite for the $1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I).

Beholder Holding Her Own for Kentucky Oaks

As in years past, 2012 champion juvenile filly Beholder might have been the expected and overwhelming favorite in the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I). But not this year.

Kentucky Derby News Minute - 4/30/2013

By Lenny Shulman
April 30, 2013
Triple Crown

Lenny Shulman discusses which Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders appeared on the track today, when Lines of Battle is expected to arrive, and the weather forecast this weekend. watch video

Spendthrift Hopes for Big Oaks, Derby Weekend

By Frank Angst
April 30, 2013
Racing, Breeding, Triple Crown, Kentucky Oaks, Kentucky

Spendthrift Farm owner B. Wayne Hughes had plenty of horses to keep an eye on April 30 during the training time for those preparing for the Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands(gr. I).

Eye-Catching Move for Filly Close Hatches

Juddmonte Farms' Close Hatches drills a half-mile in :47 2/5 in advance of the May 3 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I). The daughter of First Defence is unbeaten in three starts, all this year.

KY Oaks Name Game: 2013 Edition

By Esther Marr
April 25, 2013

Here are some of the explanations I received on this year's stellar field of contenders. Which one is your favorite? read blog

Lisa Danielle is KY Broodmare of the Year

By Blood-Horse Staff
April 25, 2013
Racing, Kentucky

Morton Fink's Lisa Danielle, the dam of Horse of the Year Wise Dan, was honored April 25 as Broodmare of the Year by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association at its annual awards luncheon.

Kentucky Derby, Oaks Fields Taking Shape

The fields for the May 3 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) the following day continue to take shape, with eligibility in each race to be determined by the new points system.