Beholder

Bay Filly
Born 2010
KY-Bred

Beholder, with Gary Stevens up, edges out Songbird to win the Longines Distaff (gr. I) at Santa Anita on Nov. 4, 2016, in Arcadia, California.
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A celebratory throw of petals in the air as Gomez celebrates his thirteenth Breeders' Cup victory aboard Beholder in the 2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies at Santa Anita.

Beholder arrives at Spendthrift Farm in Lexington, Ky., on Nov. 21, 2016.

Beholder with broodmare manager Aimee Compton at Spendthrift Farm in Lexington, Ky., on Nov. 21, 2016.

Richard Mandella, Gary Stevens, and B. Wayne Hughes celebrate after Beholder won the Breeders' Cup Distaff (GI) at Santa Anita on November 4, 2016.
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Beholder (L), Gary Stevens up, holds off Songbird and Mike Smith, to win the Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Distaff.
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Beholder and Songbird battling down the stretch in the Breeders Cup Distaff at Santa Anita on 11/4/16.

The field leaving the starting gate in the Longines Breeders Cup Distaff at Santa Anita on 11/4/16.

The field in the Longines Breeders Cup Distaff leaving the starting gate at Santa Anita on 11/4/16.

Beholder (#8) with Gary Stevens and Songbird (#1) with Mike Smith battle in the stretch of the Breeders' Cup Distaff (GI) at Santa Anita Park on November 4, 2016.
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Beholder with Gary Stevens in the post parade prior to winning the Breeders' Cup Distaff (GI) at Santa Anita on November 4, 2016.
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Beholder with Gary Stevens head to the track prior to winning the Breeders' Cup Distaff at Santa Anita on November 4, 2016.
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The 2016 Distaff field shortly after the break.
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Beholder after winning the Breeders' Cup Distaff (GI) at Santa Anita on November 4, 2016.
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Beholder at barn day after the 2016 Breeders' Cup Distaff
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November 4, 2016: Beholder (orange) and Songbird battle down the stretch in the Breeders' Cup Distaff.
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The 2016 Breeders' Cup Distaff field shortly after the break.
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Beholder wins the 2016 Breeders' Cup Distaff
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The horses for the Breeders' Cup Distaff (GI) head by the grandstand for the 1st time at Santa Anita on November 4, 2016.
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Maddie and Gary Stevens with one of the Felds.
Beholder, with Gary Stevens up, wins the Longines Distaff (gr. I) at Santa Anita on Nov. 4, 2016, in Arcadia, California. — Maddie and Gary Stevens with one of the Felds. Beholder, with Gary Stevens up, wins the Longines Distaff (gr. I) at Santa Anita on Nov. 4, 2016, in Arcadia, California.

Beholder and the Longines Breeders Cup Distaff field going around the final turn at Santa Anita on 11/4/16.

Richard Mandella, Gary Stevens, & B. Wayne Hughes celebrate Beholder's victory in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (GI) at Santa Anita on November 4, 2016.
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Beholder and Gary Stevens after winning the Longines Breeders Cup Distaff at Santa Anita on 11/4/16

Beholder (#8) with Gary Stevens beat Songbird (#1) with Mike Smith to win the Breeders' Cup Distaff at Santa Anita on November 4, 2016.
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Hughes and Stevens in wc after race
Beholder, with Gary Stevens up, wins the Longines Distaff (gr. I) at Santa Anita on Nov. 4, 2016, in Arcadia, California. — Hughes and Stevens in wc after race Beholder, with Gary Stevens up, wins the Longines Distaff (gr. I) at Santa Anita on Nov. 4, 2016, in Arcadia, California.
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Beholder, with Gary Stevens up, wins the Longines Distaff (gr. I) at Santa Anita on Nov. 4, 2016, in Arcadia, California.
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The start of the 2016 Breeders' Cup Distaff
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2016 Breeders' Cup Distaff Photo Finish
Beholder and Songbird — 2016 Breeders' Cup Distaff Photo Finish Beholder and Songbird

Beholder; 2016; Longines Breeders Cup Distaff; Ryan Thompson; Santa Anita

Beholder with jockey Gary Stevens up is greeted by trainer Dick Mandella after winning the Breeders' Cup Distaff at Santa Anita Nov. 4, 2016 in Arcadia, California.
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Gary Stevens guides Beholder, left, in a duel to the finish with Mike Smith on Songbird to the win in the Breeders' Cup Distaff at Santa Anita Nov. 4, 2016 in Arcadia, California.
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Gary Stevens sits atop Beholder after winning the Breeders' Cup Distaff at Santa Anita Nov. 4, 2016 in Arcadia, California.
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Gary Stevens jubilates on Beholder, left after winning the Breeders' Cup Distaff at Santa Anita Nov. 4, 2016 in Arcadia, California.
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Gary Stevens guides Beholder, left duels to the finish with Mike Smith on Songbird to the win in the Breeders' Cup Distaff at Santa Anita Nov. 4, 2016 in Arcadia, California.
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Gary Stevens guides Beholder up the chute to the main track and the win in the Breeders' Cup Distaff at Santa Anita Nov. 4, 2016 in Arcadia, California.
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The horses leave the starting gate in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (GI) at Santa Anita Park on November 4, 2016.
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Gary Stevens sits atop Beholder after winning the win in the Breeders' Cup Distaff at Santa Anita Nov. 4, 2016 in Arcadia, California.
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Gary Stevens guides Beholder up the outside of the field on the way to the win in the Breeders' Cup Distaff at Santa Anita Nov. 4, 2016 in Arcadia, California. Photo by Skip Dickstein
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The horses leave the starting gate for the Breeders' Cup Distaff (GI) at Santa Anita on November 4, 2016.
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Beholder with Gary Stevens beat Songbird (#1) with Mike Smith to win the Breeders' Cup Distaff (GI) at Santa Anita on November 4, 2016.
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Beholder and Gary Stevens in the paddock before winning the Longines Distaff (gr. I) at Santa Anita on Nov. 4, 2016, in Arcadia, California.
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Connections of Beholder in the winner's circle after winning the Longines Distaff (gr. I) at Santa Anita on Nov. 4, 2016, in Arcadia, California.
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Beholder returns from a gallop at Santa Anita Nov. 3, 2016 in preparation for her appearance in the Breeders' Cup in Arcadia, California.
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Beholder at Santa Anita
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Beholder on the track at Santa Anita on November 2, 2016.
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Beholder gallops at Santa Anita Nov. 2, 2016 in preparation for her appearance in the Breeders' Cup in Arcadia, California.
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Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Nov. 1, 2016, in Arcadia, CA. — Beholder Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Nov. 1, 2016, in Arcadia, CA.
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Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Oct. 31, 2016, in Arcadia, CA. — Beholder Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Oct. 31, 2016, in Arcadia, CA.
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Richard Mandella with Beholder Schooling at Santa Anita.
Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Oct. 30, 2016, in Arcadia, CA. — Richard Mandella with Beholder Schooling at Santa Anita. Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Oct. 30, 2016, in Arcadia, CA.
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Beholder Schooling at Santa Anita.
Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Oct. 30, 2016, in Arcadia, CA. — Beholder Schooling at Santa Anita. Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Oct. 30, 2016, in Arcadia, CA.

Beholder - Santa Anita, October 20, 2016

Beholder - Santa Anita, October 13, 2016

Beholder - Santa Anita, September 23, 2016

Beholder - Santa Anita, September 17, 2016

Beholder, Santa Anita, September 9, 2016

Beholder breezing at Del Mar Aug. 16, 2016

Beholder works at Santa Anita July 3, 2016

Blood-Horse cover, June 11 2016, issue number 23, Beholder; Gary Stevens; Vanity Mile Stakes; 2016; Santa Anita Park;

Spendthrift Farm's Beholder and jockey Gary Stevens win the Grade I, $400,000 Vanity Mile, Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.

Jockey Gary Stevens guides Beholder to the winner's circle after their victory in the Grade I, $400,000 Vanity Mile, Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.

Spendthrift Farm's Beholder and jockey Gary Stevens pose in the winner's circle after their victory in the Grade I, $400,000 Vanity Mile, Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.

Spendthrift Farm's Beholder and jockey Gary Stevens, right, overpower Stellar Wind (Vicitor Espinoza), second from left, and Finest City (Tyler Baze), left, to win the Grade I, $400,000 Vanity Mile, Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.

Spendthrift Farm's Beholder and jockey Gary Stevens win the Grade III, $100,000 Adoration Stakes, Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.

Spendthrift Farm's Beholder and jockey Gary Stevens, right, outleg Sheer Pleasure (Martin Garcia), right, to win the Grade III, $100,000 Adoration Stakes, Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.

Caption: Beholder with Janeen Painter in her final work before Breeders' Cup.
Morning scenes at Keeneland for Breeders' Cup on Oct. 26, 2015. — Caption: Beholder with Janeen Painter in her final work before Breeders' Cup. Morning scenes at Keeneland for Breeders' Cup on Oct. 26, 2015.
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Beholder, Monday Oct. 26, 2015 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Mahan
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Caption: Beholder getting a bath as trainer Richard Mandella, right, talks with breeder Fred Mitchell (third right), and fans watch.
Morning scenes at Keeneland for Breeders' Cup on Oct. 23, 2015. — Caption: Beholder getting a bath as trainer Richard Mandella, right, talks with breeder Fred Mitchell (third right), and fans watch. Morning scenes at Keeneland for Breeders' Cup on Oct. 23, 2015.
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Caption: Beholder getting a bath
Morning scenes at Keeneland for Breeders' Cup on Oct. 23, 2015. — Caption: Beholder getting a bath Morning scenes at Keeneland for Breeders' Cup on Oct. 23, 2015.
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Caption: Beholder going back to the barn after galloping on track.
Morning scenes at Keeneland for Breeders' Cup on Oct. 23, 2015. — Caption: Beholder going back to the barn after galloping on track. Morning scenes at Keeneland for Breeders' Cup on Oct. 23, 2015.
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Beholder on track for first time today.
Morning scenes at Keeneland for Breeders' Cup on Oct. 22, 2015. — Beholder on track for first time today. Morning scenes at Keeneland for Breeders' Cup on Oct. 22, 2015.
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Beholder.
Morning scenes at Keeneland for Breeders' Cup on Oct. 21, 2015. — Beholder. Morning scenes at Keeneland for Breeders' Cup on Oct. 21, 2015.

Beholder with Richard Mandella arrives at Keeneland near Lexington, Ky., on Oct. 19, 2015.

Beholder with Richard Mandella.
Morning scenes at Keeneland for Breeders' Cup on Oct. 21, 2015. — Beholder with Richard Mandella. Morning scenes at Keeneland for Breeders' Cup on Oct. 21, 2015.
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Beholder - Keeneland, October 26, 2015.
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Beholder and Mandella at Keeneland, October 21, 2015.
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Beholder and trainer Richard Mandella at Keeneland Oct. 21.

Beholder and Richard Mandella arrive at Keeneland Oct. 19.
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Beholder arrives at Keeneland Oct. 19 for the Breeders' Cup.
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Beholder arrives in Lexington Oct. 19.
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Beholder at Keeneland for the Breeders' Cup.
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Beholder being led off Tex Sutton flight 725 at Bluegrass Field in Lexington, KY Oct. 19 for the Breeders' Cup.
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Beholder, with trainer Richard Mandella, arrives at Keeneland Oct. 19, 2015.
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Beholder at Keeneland Oct. 19, 2015, ready to take on the boys in the Breeders' Cup Classic.
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Beholder arrives at Keeneland for the Breeders' Cup.
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Beholder in the paddock before running in the Kentucky Oaks.

Beholder and jockey Gary Stevens win the Grade I, $300,000 Zenyatta Stakes, Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
© BENOIT PHOTO — Beholder and jockey Gary Stevens win the Grade I, $300,000 Zenyatta Stakes, Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA. © BENOIT PHOTO

Beholder works at Churchill Downs in preparation for the 2013 Kentucky Oaks.

Beholder wins the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. 1)
Jockey: Gary Stevens
Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA
Purse: $2,000,000
Date: November 1, 2013
Class: Grade I
TV: NBC Sports Network
Age: 3YO&UP
Race: 10
Distance: 1 1/8 miles
Post Time: 4:35 PM PT
Photo by: Rick Samuels — Beholder wins the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. 1) Jockey: Gary Stevens Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA Purse: $2,000,000 Date: November 1, 2013 Class: Grade I TV: NBC Sports Network Age: 3YO&UP Race: 10 Distance: 1 1/8 miles Post Time: 4:35 PM PT Photo by: Rick Samuels

Beholder wins the Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. 1)
Jockey: Garrett Gomez
SANTA ANITA PARK, Arcadia, CA
Purse: $2,000,000
Date: November 2, 2012
Class: Grade I
TV: NBC Sports Network
Age: 2YO Fillies
Race: 7
Distance: 1 1/16 miles
Post Time: 3:08 PM PDT — Beholder wins the Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. 1) Jockey: Garrett Gomez SANTA ANITA PARK, Arcadia, CA Purse: $2,000,000 Date: November 2, 2012 Class: Grade I TV: NBC Sports Network Age: 2YO Fillies Race: 7 Distance: 1 1/16 miles Post Time: 3:08 PM PDT
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Caption: owner B. Wayne Hughes
Beholder with Garrett Gomez up wins the Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Breeders' Cup races at Santa Anita near Arcadia, California, on Nov. 2, 2012.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: owner B. Wayne Hughes Beholder with Garrett Gomez up wins the Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. Breeders' Cup races at Santa Anita near Arcadia, California, on Nov. 2, 2012. BCRACES2012 FillyMare Turf image119 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Winner's Circle
Beholder wins the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. 1)
Jockey: Gary Stevens
Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA
Purse: $2,000,000
Date: November 1, 2013
Class: Grade I
TV: NBC Sports Network
Age: 3YO&UP
Race: 10
Distance: 1 1/8 miles
Post Time: 4:35 PM PT
Photo by: Skip Dickstein — Winner's Circle Beholder wins the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. 1) Jockey: Gary Stevens Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA Purse: $2,000,000 Date: November 1, 2013 Class: Grade I TV: NBC Sports Network Age: 3YO&UP Race: 10 Distance: 1 1/8 miles Post Time: 4:35 PM PT Photo by: Skip Dickstein
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Caption: Beholder works
Belmont and undercard works on June 2, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Beholder works Belmont and undercard works on June 2, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. MonOrigs1 image804 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt

Jockey Gary Stevens pats Beholder on the neck while winning the Zenyatta Stakes.

Spendthrift Farm's Beholder and jockey Mike Smith win the Grade I, $300,000 Zenyatta Stakes, Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.

From left, owner B. Wayne Hughes, jockey Gary Steven and trainer Richard Mandella celebrate after Beholder's victory in the Grade I $250,000 Zenyatta Stakes Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA.
©Benoit Photo — From left, owner B. Wayne Hughes, jockey Gary Steven and trainer Richard Mandella celebrate after Beholder's victory in the Grade I $250,000 Zenyatta Stakes Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA. ©Benoit Photo

Beholder and Gary Stevens win the Grade I $250,000 Zenyatta Stakes Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA.
©Benoit Photo — Beholder and Gary Stevens win the Grade I $250,000 Zenyatta Stakes Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA. ©Benoit Photo

Executiveprivilege and Rafael Bejarano, outside, nail Beholder and Garrett Gomez, inside, in the last jump to win the Grade I $300,000 Del Mar Debutante Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar, CA.
Benoit Poto — Executiveprivilege and Rafael Bejarano, outside, nail Beholder and Garrett Gomez, inside, in the last jump to win the Grade I $300,000 Del Mar Debutante Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar, CA. Benoit Poto

Spendthrift Farms' Beholder, a 5-year-old mare, and jockey Gary Stevens dusted the boys to easily win the Grade I $1,000,000 TVG Pacific Classic Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar, CA.
©Benoit Photo — Spendthrift Farms' Beholder, a 5-year-old mare, and jockey Gary Stevens dusted the boys to easily win the Grade I $1,000,000 TVG Pacific Classic Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar, CA. ©Benoit Photo

Spendthrift Farms' 5-year-old mare Beholder, and jockey Gary Stevens dusted the boys to easily win the Grade I $1,000,000 TVG Pacific Classic Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar, CA.

After Beholder and Gary Stevens win the $100,000 Torrey Pines Stakes Sunday, September 1, 2013 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar, CA, her owner B. Wayne Hughes, jockey Gary Stevens and Del Mar President Joe Harper celebrate victory. © Benoit Photo

Beholder and Gary Stevens win the $100,000 Torrey Pines Stakes Sunday, September 1, 2013 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.

Spendthrift Farm's Beholder and jockey Gary Stevens win the Grade I, $300,000 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes, Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar CA.

Spendthrift Farm's Beholder and jockey Gary Stevens, right, shake off Warren's Veneda (Tyler Baze), left, to win the $100,000 Grade III Adoration Stakes Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.

#6 BEHOLDER (Gary Stevens)
$75,000 Santa Lucia Stakes
Owner: Spendthrift Farm, LLC
Trainer: Richard Mandella
April 10, 2015
Santa Anita Park
Arcadia CA
© BENOIT PHOTO — #6 BEHOLDER (Gary Stevens) $75,000 Santa Lucia Stakes Owner: Spendthrift Farm, LLC Trainer: Richard Mandella April 10, 2015 Santa Anita Park Arcadia CA © BENOIT PHOTO

Spendthrift Farm's Beholder and jockey Gary Stevens win the $75,000 Santa Lucia Stakes Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA.
©Benoit photo — Spendthrift Farm's Beholder and jockey Gary Stevens win the $75,000 Santa Lucia Stakes Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA. ©Benoit photo

Garrett Gomez falls off of Beholder in the post parade for the 2013 Kentucky Oaks.

Spendthrift Farm's Beholder and Garrett Gomez win the Grade I $300,000 Santa Anita Oaks Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA.
©Benoit Photo — Spendthrift Farm's Beholder and Garrett Gomez win the Grade I $300,000 Santa Anita Oaks Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA. ©Benoit Photo

Trainer Richard Mandella admires Beholder after her facile win the Grade I $300,000 Santa Anita Oaks Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA.
©Benoit Photo — Trainer Richard Mandella admires Beholder after her facile win the Grade I $300,000 Santa Anita Oaks Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA. ©Benoit Photo

Spendthrift Farm's Beholder and jockey Garrett Gomez win the Grade I, $250,000 Las Virgenes Stakes, Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
© BENOIT PHOTO — Spendthrift Farm's Beholder and jockey Garrett Gomez win the Grade I, $250,000 Las Virgenes Stakes, Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA. © BENOIT PHOTO

Trainer Richard Mandella, left, celebrates with jockey Garrett Gomez, right, after Beholder's victory in the Grade I, $250,000 Las Virgenes Stakes, Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
© BENOIT PHOTO — Trainer Richard Mandella, left, celebrates with jockey Garrett Gomez, right, after Beholder's victory in the Grade I, $250,000 Las Virgenes Stakes, Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA. © BENOIT PHOTO

Beholder easily wins the Zenyatta Stakes for the third time Sept. 26

The Del Mar crowd let out a hopeful roar when Beholder blew by her male companions in the final turn of the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr.I), but even the most hopeful in attendance could not have imagined what was coming next. The indefatigable Spendthrift Farm runner, with Hall of Fame rider Gary Stevens aboard, toyed with the field of nine males, pulling away to win by 8 1/4 lengths in her first start against males and her first start at 1 1/4 miles. The two-time Eclipse Award winner is the first female to win the race.

Beholder dominates the Pacific Classic by 8 1/4 lengths

Beholder's Breeders' Cup race still up in the air

Breeder puts Beholder's value at $10 million

Beholder wins the 2015 Clement L. Hirsch.

Beholder dominates the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes at Del Mar

Spendthrift Farm's Beholder and jockey Gary Stevens win the $100,000 Grade III Adoration Stakes Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.

Beholder wins the 2015 Adoration Stakes.

Beholder dominates the Adoration Stakes under Gary Stevens.

Caption: Beholder
works and scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 2, 2013, during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks week.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Beholder works and scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 2, 2013, during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks week. 1Works5_2_13 image947 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Coach Rick Pitino, left, with Spendthrift Farm rep Mark Toothacre. Spendthrift Farm stands Into Mischief, sire of Goldencents, and owns Oaks filly Beholder
works and scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 1, 2013, during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks week.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Coach Rick Pitino, left, with Spendthrift Farm rep Mark Toothacre. Spendthrift Farm stands Into Mischief, sire of Goldencents, and owns Oaks filly Beholder works and scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 1, 2013, during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks week. 2Works5_1_13 image813 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt

Caption: Beholder in her shedrow
works and scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 1, 2013, during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks week.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Beholder in her shedrow works and scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 1, 2013, during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks week. 2Works5_1_13 image798 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Beholder
works and scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on April 30, 2013, during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks week.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Beholder works and scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on April 30, 2013, during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks week. 2Works4_30_13 image383 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Beholder works out in preparation for the 2013 Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita Park.
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Caption: Beholder
Breeders' Cup horses and connections at Santa Anita near Acadia, California, preparing for Breeders' Cup raceways on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, 2013.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Beholder Breeders' Cup horses and connections at Santa Anita near Acadia, California, preparing for Breeders' Cup raceways on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, 2013. BCWorks01Jpegs_10_28_13 image161 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Breeders' Cup Distaff Winner's Circle
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Beholder with Gary Stevens up charge towards the finish line in the Grade I Breeders' Cup Distaff.
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Spendthrift Farm's Beholder and jockey Gary Stevens win the $75,000 Santa Lucia Stakes Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA.

Caption: Beholder with Gary Stevens after work
Belmont and undercard works on June 2, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Beholder with Gary Stevens after work Belmont and undercard works on June 2, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. MonOrigs1 image818 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Princess of Sylmar
Beholder wins the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. 1)
Jockey: Gary Stevens
Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA
Purse: $2,000,000
Date: November 1, 2013
Class: Grade I
TV: NBC Sports Network
Age: 3YO&UP
Race: 10
Distance: 1 1/8 miles
Post Time: 4:35 PM PT
Photo by: Dave Harmon — Princess of Sylmar Beholder wins the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. 1) Jockey: Gary Stevens Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA Purse: $2,000,000 Date: November 1, 2013 Class: Grade I TV: NBC Sports Network Age: 3YO&UP Race: 10 Distance: 1 1/8 miles Post Time: 4:35 PM PT Photo by: Dave Harmon
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Gary Stevens, B. Wayne Hughes owner of Spendthrift Farms and trainer Dick Mandella after winning the Breeders' Cup Distaff with Beholder... Press Conference
© 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse — Gary Stevens, B. Wayne Hughes owner of Spendthrift Farms and trainer Dick Mandella after winning the Breeders' Cup Distaff with Beholder... Press Conference © 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse
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Beholder wins the 2015 Santa Lucia Stakes.

Beholder wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Distaff.
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Beholder works towards the Breeders' Cup.
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Beholder - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013
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Beholder - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013
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Beholder - Churchill Downs, April 30, 2013
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Beholder arrives at Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Oaks.

Beholder wins the 2013 Santa Anita Oaks.

Beholder wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
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Beholder at Santa Anita 10/29/2012.
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Beholder breezes at Belmont Park June 2.
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Beholder makes her return in the Zenyatta Stakes.

Beholder was among those prepping for the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita on Oct 18.

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Leslie's Lady in Foal to American Pharoah

Clarkland Farm's blue-hen mare is the dam of multiple champion Beholder and grade 1-winning sire Into Mischief.

Leslie's Lady Named 2016 Broodmare of the Year

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
April 20, 2017
Thoroughbred Breeding, Bloodstock & Markets

Leslie's Lady, dam of 4-time Eclipse Award champion Beholder and sire Into Mischief, was named the 2016 Broodmare of the Year by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association and Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders.

Stellar Wind Blows Into Oaklawn Park for Apple Blossom

By Evan Hammonds
April 11, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Midwest Region

Stellar Wind, who defeated Beholder twice last year after earning a divisional championship in 2015, makes her 2017 debut in Oaklawn Park's Apple Blossom Handicap (G1).

Santa Anita Renames Vanity to 'Beholder Mile'

Santa Anita Park Feb. 10 announced the stakes schedule for its upcoming spring meeting and the most notable change was a tip of the cap to one of the best mares to ever run at the Southern California track.

Beholder Goes Out a Champion, Earns Fourth Eclipse

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
January 21, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Southeast Region, West Region

The only thing Spendthrift Farm’s Beholder had left to chase last year was her own legacy.

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.

Beholder Settles Into New Life at Spendthrift

By Erin Shea
November 21, 2016
Thoroughbred Breeding, Kentucky

Three-time champion and this year's Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) winner Beholder arrived at Spendthrift Farm near Lexington, Ky. Nov. 21 to start her new life as a broodmare.

Beholder By a Bob

November 9, 2016
Breeders' Cup

Relive the excitement of the 2016 Breeders’ Cup Longines Distaff which saw Beholder outduel Songbird in a race for the ages. Courtesy America's Best Racing

A Mystery Horse No More

By Steve Haskin
November 6, 2016
Breeders' Cup

All one say is, what manner of horse is Arrogate? Two races hardly defines a career, but after an artist paints two masterpieces, one can hardly wait to see what emerges from his next blank canvas.

Beholder to be Bred to Uncle Mo

By BloodHorse Staff
November 6, 2016
Thoroughbred Breeding, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

The racing days of Beholder have finally drawn to a close, as Spendthrift Farm officially announced the 6-year-old’s retirement Nov. 6, two days after her thrilling victory over Songbird in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff (gr. I).

Mandella: Beholder is Unlike Any Other

By Jeremy Balan
November 5, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

The beat went on, as it always does, but Richard Mandella doesn't want to think about moving on from the bay mare who gave one final brilliant display Nov. 4 at Santa Anita Park.

Songbird Loses Nothing in Defeat

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
November 4, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

It took a photo finish decided by barely an inch, but previously unbeaten champion Songbird did suffer a loss for the first time, losing to now three-time Breeders' Cup winner Beholder in the $2 million Longines Distaff (gr. I) Nov. 4.

2016 Breeders' Cup Friday Wrap

By Claire Novak
November 4, 2016
Breeders' Cup

Claire Novak recaps the epic Distaff battle between Beholder and Songbird, the highlight of Breeders' Cup Friday.

Beholder Noses Out Songbird in BC Distaff

By Jeremy Balan
November 4, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

A Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) for the ages on paper played out in real time in the most dramatic and epic way.

Beholder Set to Bid Farewell

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
November 4, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Ten grade I wins, three Eclipse Awards, and two Breeders' Cup race victories into her career, Beholder is set to have one last chance to add to all of the above when she makes what is slated to be her final career start in the 1 1/8-miles Distaff.

Fresher Curalina Tackles Distaff Again

Aron Wellman knows the kind of field his Curalina is up against, but embraces the opportunity to gain the first Breeders' Cup victory for Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners

Smith: 'Go Ahead and Try' to Catch Songbird

By Jeremy Balan
November 3, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

"If somebody wants to be in front of Songbird, they can go ahead and try," said Mike Smith, a day before the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I).

Friday Analysis: Can They Catch Songbird?

By Steve Haskin
November 2, 2016
Handicapping, Breeders' Cup

Friday’s card provides a little bit of everything, with a pair of tough, 2-year-old turf events, Dortmund getting away from California Chrome, Songbird’s attempt to remain unbeaten, and the continuing rivalry between Beholder and Stellar Wind.

Trio of Champions Set for Distaff Clash

By Lenny Shulman
October 31, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

One of the finest fields ever assembled for the Distaff will face off Nov. 4, as undefeated superstar Songbird duels with fellow champions Stellar Wind and Beholder, with I'm a Chatterbox and Forever Unbridled also in the mix.

2016 Breeders' Cup: Beholder Schooling

October 31, 2016
Breeders' Cup

Beholder schooling on October 31 in preparation for the 2016 Breeders' Cup.

Wrona Relishes Chance to Call Breeders' Cup

By Lenny Shulman
October 31, 2016
Breeders' Cup, West Region

Michael Wrona, who started his North American race-calling career at Hollywood Park, gets to call his first Breeders' Cup as the newly installed track announcer crosstown at Santa Anita.

Can the Older Beholder Find One More Spark?

By Steve Haskin
October 30, 2016
Breeders' Cup

The question arises whether or not Beholder has lost a step and no longer is capable of defeating fillies of this caliber.

Beholder, Frosted Drill at Santa Anita

By Jeremy Balan
October 27, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Spendthrift Farm's Beholder logged what will likely be the final breeze of her career Oct. 27, in preparation for what should be her final start in the Nov. 4 Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I).

Breeders' Cup Pre-Entries Total 185

By BloodHorse Staff
October 26, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Led by North America’s all-time leading money earner California Chrome, an all-star international cast of 185 of the world’s best Thoroughbreds, including 38 from overseas, have been pre-entered for the 2016 Breeders’ Cup World Championships.

Beholder, 'Lord' Likely to Retire After BC

By Jeremy Balan
October 26, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Spendthrift Farm's two best current racehorses will almost surely make their final runs on the racetrack during the Breeders' Cup Nov. 4-5 at Santa Anita Park.

Beholder, Songbird Work at Santa Anita

By Jeremy Balan
October 13, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

A little more than three weeks out from their upcoming showdown in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I), champions Beholder and Songbird went about their business minutes apart during the earliest morning workout session at Santa Anita Park.

Beholder, Stellar Wind Renew Rivalry

By Jeremy Balan
September 28, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

The budding rivalry between champions Beholder and Stellar Wind will see its third round Oct. 1 in the $300,000 Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park.

Racing's Stars Set for Santa Anita Saturday

By Frank Angst
September 27, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Two of racing's biggest stars—California Chrome and Beholder—will make their final starts before the Breeders' Cup on the Oct. 1 Santa Anita Park card as they take advantage of the opportunity to prep at the site of this year's World Championships.

Beholder Logs Final Work for Zenyatta

By Jeremy Balan
September 23, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

After Beholder's last timed workout in preparation for the $300,000 Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I), just more than a week out from the Oct. 1 race, trainer Richard Mandella said she is ready to take on Stellar Wind in a rematch of champions.

The Week in Photos for 9/19/2016

By Adam Spradling
September 22, 2016

Images from weekend performances by Tepin and The Pizza Man, as well as Breeders' Cup Win And You're In races and a special guest towards the end!

Arrogate Fires Bullet Work at Santa Anita

By Myra Lewyn
September 17, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Record-setting Travers Stakes (gr. I) winner Arrogate fired off a bullet half-mile drill Sept. 17 at Santa Anita Park, where champions Beholder and Stellar Wind also posted workouts.

Keeneland September Sale Session 3 Recap

By Claire Novak
September 14, 2016
Thoroughbred Sales

Claire Novak recaps Day 3 of the Keeneland September yearling sale, including a look at some of the top sellers, and an overall look at Book 1. Also includes comments from Geoffrey Russell. Sponsored by Taylor Made Sales Agency

Beholder's Half Brother Brings $3 Million

By Ron Mitchell
September 14, 2016
Thoroughbred Sales

Clarkland Farm hit another home run at the Keeneland September yearling sale when a half brother to three-time champion Beholder and to grade I winner and sire Into Mischief was purchased by M. V. Magnier for Coolmore interests for $3 million.

Beholder Works, Zenyatta Stakes Likely Next

By Jeremy Balan
September 9, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

After her second work since a second-place run in the TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I), trainer Richard Mandella is leaning toward running Spendthrift Farm's Beholder in the Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I) Oct. 1 at Santa Anita Park.

California Chrome Pacific Classic Highlights

By BloodHorse Staff
August 24, 2016
Breeders' Cup

California Chrome streaked to a five-length win over Beholder and Dortmund in Saturday's TVG Pacific Classic at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club to earn a spot in this fall's Breeders' Cup Classic.

'Chrome,' Beholder Weighing Options after PC

By Jeremy Balan
August 21, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Barn CC on the Del Mar backside had a party-like atmosphere Sunday morning—with a large group of connections and fans huddled around the 2014 Horse of the Year's stall—following what Sherman called the best performance of his career.

California Chrome Superior in Pacific Classic

The margin was insignificant, because the field never had a chance against California Chrome Aug. 20 in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I).

Star Trio Set for Historic Pacific Classic

With fingers crossed seemingly all across the country from fans hoping for a clash of West Coast superstars Aug. 20 in the TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I), the stage is finally set.

Beholder Breezes Half-Mile in :47

Three-time Eclipse Award winner Beholder worked a half-mile in :47 Aug. 16 at Del Mar, prepping to defend her title in the Aug. 20 TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I).

'Chrome' Works in 1:00 1/5

California Chrome worked five furlongs in 1:00 1/5 at Los Alamitos the morning of Aug. 14. The colt will ship to Del Mar Aug. 15 for Del Mar's TVG Pacific Classsic (gr. I) Aug. 20.

Beholder to Defend Pacific Classic Win

By Mary LaRue
August 12, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Southwest Region, West Region

Trainer Richard Mandella has confirmed Spendthrift Farm's champion Beholder for the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I), a race for which California Chrome and Dortmund are also pointing, Aug. 20 at Del Mar.

Mandella Mulling Pacific Classic for Beholder

After Beholder's first workout since a second-place run in the Clement L. Hirsch (gr. I), trainer Richard Mandella is still mulling over whether to send the three-time champion to defend her title in the Aug. 20 Pacific Classic (gr. I) at Del Mar.

Del Mar Wrestles With Adding 3-Year-Old Races

Del Mar has never offered an elite race restricted to 3-year-olds and continues to see young stars ship east for lucrative purses.

Stellar Wind Upsets Beholder in Hirsch

By Jeremy Balan
July 30, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

The two champions were head-and-head from the five-sixteenths pole July 30 in the Clement L. Hirsch (gr. I) at Del Mar, but Stellar Wind outdueled her rival to the wire to win by a half-length, ending an eight-race win streak for Beholder.

Stellar Wind to Challenge Beholder Again

Stellar Wind's connections are trying three-time champion Beholder again, after a non-threatening second-place run in the Vanity Mile (gr. I) last time out.

Pacific Overtures

By Steve Haskin
July 26, 2016

Just as rare is the scenario that is about to unfold. Boy vs. boy on top of boy vs. boy vs. girl; all three with serious designs on Horse of the Year honors, and two of the three already virtual shoo-ins for the Hall of Fame.

Beholder Brilliant in Del Mar Breeze

Three-time champion Beholder July 24 worked five furlongs in :59 1/5 at Del Mar and seemingly could not have done it easier.

Beholder Work Moved After Del Mar Breakdowns

Three breakdowns within a span of 10 minutes marred the early training session at Del Mar on a hazy morning July 23, forcing Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella to postpone a scheduled breeze for three-time champion Beholder.

Beholder Works Toward Hirsch at Del Mar

Three-time champion mare Beholder went through a business-like workout July 17 at Del Mar, where she covered seven furlongs in company in 1:27 under gray skies with regular rider Gary Stevens at the controls and trainer Richard Mandella looking on.

Stellar Wind Works Toward Beholder Rematch

By BloodHorse Staff
July 10, 2016
West Region

Stellar Wind, champion 3-year-old filly of 2015, worked six furlongs in company under Victor Espinoza July 10 at Santa Anita Park in 1:14 1/5 in preparation for a rematch with Beholder in the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (gr. I) at Del Mar July 30.

Connections

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

Pedigree

Beholder View Five-Cross Pedigree	Henny Hughes	Hennessy
		Meadow Flyer
	Leslie's Lady	Tricky Creek
		Crystal Lady

Auction History

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

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