Beholder wins the 2014 Zenyatta Stakes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Beholder wins the 2014 Zenyatta Stakes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Beholder wins the 2014 Zenyatta Stakes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Beholder wins the 2014 Zenyatta Stakes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Beholder wins the 2014 Zenyatta Stakes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Beholder wins the 2014 Zenyatta Stakes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Beholder wins the 2014 Zenyatta Stakes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Beholder - Belmont Park, June 1, 2014
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Susie Raisher
Beholder works at Belmont Park June 2, 2014.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Beholder wins the Santa Lucia Stakes.
Photo: Benoit Photography
Beholder wins the Santa Lucia Stakes.
Photo: Benoit Photography
Beholder wins the Santa Lucia Stakes.
Photo: Benoit Photography
Beholder wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Distaff.
Photo: Chad B. Harmon
Beholder wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Distaff.
Photo: Wally Skalij
Beholder wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Distaff.
Photo: Chad B. Harmon
Beholder wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Distaff.
Photo: Wally Skalij
Beholder wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Distaff.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Beholder wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Distaff.
Photo: Chad B. Harmon
Beholder wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Distaff.
Photo: Wally Skalij
Beholder wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Distaff.
Photo: Wally Skalij
Beholder wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Distaff.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Beholder wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Distaff.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Beholder wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Distaff.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Beholder wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Distaff.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Beholder wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Distaff.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Beholder wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Distaff.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Beholder wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Distaff.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Beholder wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Distaff.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Beholder wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Distaff.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Beholder wins the 2013 Breeders' Cup Distaff.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Beholder works towards the Breeders' Cup.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Beholder wins the 2013 Zenyatta.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Beholder wins the 2013 Zenyatta.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Beholder wins the 2013 Zenyatta.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Beholder wins the 2013 Zenyatta.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Beholder wins the 2013 Zenyatta.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Beholder wins the Torrey Pine Stakes.
Photo: Benoit Photography
Beholder wins the Torrey Pine Stakes.
Photo: Benoit Photography
Beholder wins the Torrey Pine Stakes.
Photo: Benoit Photography
Beholder wins the Torrey Pine Stakes.
Photo: Benoit Photography
Beholder wins the Torrey Pine Stakes.
Photo: Benoit Photography
Beholder wins the Torrey Pin Stakes.
Photo: Benoit Photography
Beholder - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Beholder - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Beholder - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Beholder - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013
Photo: Chad Harmon
Beholder - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Beholder - Churchill Downs, April 30, 2013
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Beholder - Churchill Downs, April 30, 2013
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Beholder arrives at Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Oaks.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography/Churchill Downs
Beholder wins the 2013 Santa Anita Oaks.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Beholder wins the 2013 Santa Anita Oaks.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Beholder wins the 2013 Santa Anita Oaks.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Beholder wins the 2013 Santa Anita Oaks.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Beholder wins the 2013 Santa Anita Oaks.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Beholder wins the 2013 Santa Anita Oaks.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Beholder wins the 2013 Las Virgenes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Beholder wins the 2013 Las Virgenes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Beholder wins the 2013 Las Virgenes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Beholder wins the 2013 Las Virgenes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Beholder wins the 2013 Las Virgenes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Beholder wins the 2013 Las Virgenes.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Beholder wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Beholder wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Beholder wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Beholder wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Beholder wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Beholder wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Beholder wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Beholder wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Beholder wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Beholder wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Beholder wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Beholder wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Beholder wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Beholder wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Beholder wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Beholder wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Beholder at Santa Anita 10/29/2012.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Two-time Eclipse champion Beholder will remain with Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella for the time being as she recovers fully from a fever that forced her out of Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I).
Spendthrift Farm's two-time champion Beholder has been scratched from the Fasig-Tipton November sale in Lexington to continue her recovery from an illness that knocked her out of the Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I).
After finishing fourth as the favorite in the Spinster Stakes (gr. I) at Keeneland, Juddmonte Farms' Close Hatches will try to bounce back in the $2 million Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park.
Two-time champion Beholder spiked a temperature of 104 degrees the morning of Oct. 19 and will not be able to defend her title in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park, trainer Richard Mandella said.
Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner Untapable, who suddenly looms as a possible favorite in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) following the defection of Beholder, turned in a bullet five-furlong move at Santa Anita Oct. 19.
The countdown to the upcoming 31st Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park intensified Oct. 18 with a bevy of workers out at the Southern California track on a pleasant, sun-kissed morning.
With a pair of grade I victories under her belt, a track she likes, and early or tactical speed her rivals must contend with, Hronis Racing's Iotapa looms a threat in this year's $2 million Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I).
Join Lenny Shulman as he talks with the legendary Nick Zito. Zito talks through Keeneland's new track surface, shares thoughts on his top horses, and gives a tip on one of his top 2-year-olds. watch video
Some have retired, a hearty few race on, but the winners of last year's Breeders' Cup World Championships will always have their place in history. Here we check in with the 14 runners who put on a great show in 2013.
Working under a fog so thick her trainer couldn't even see it, two-time Eclipse Award winner Beholder went five furlongs in company the morning of Oct. 12 in 1:02 1/5 under regular rider Mike Smith at Santa Anita Park.
Three winners of the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) are among the 35 grade or group I winners or producers consigned to this year's Fasig-Tipton November sale that will be held Monday, Nov. 3.
Lenny Shulman and special guest Kenny Rice discuss Super Saturday races and their implications for the Breeders'Cup. Kenny is also interviewed by Lenny about his experience interviewing Steve Coburn following the Belmont. watch video
Super Saturday with racing from Santa Anita, Belmont Park, Churchill Downs, Australia, Laurel Park, Woodbine & More! view slideshow
Evan Hammonds recaps a plethora of graded stakes from the weekend. Learn how the Jockey Club Gold Cup, Awesome Again S., Zenyatta S., and FrontRunner S. will effect the Breeders' Cup. watch video
Beholder, a two-time champion, tuned up for the Breeders' Cup with a three-quarter-length score over Tiz Midnight in the 1 1/16-mile Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 27 at Santa Anita.
Beholder, who loves racing at Santa Anita but will be making just her third start of the year, will have to outkick dual grade I winner Iotapa to win the $300,000 Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 27.
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Super Saturday races at Belmont Park and Santa Anita. read blog
Two-time Eclipse Award winner will be consigned by Spendthrift to the Nov. 3 Fasig-Tipton November sale, three days after defending her title in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I).
Relive moments from the racing career of Princess of Sylmar. view slideshow
Two-time champion filly Beholder turned in a bullet seven-furlong workout Sept. 20 at Santa Anita Park as she prepares to defend last year's victory in the Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 27.
Keeneland's September yearling sale opened Monday with a pair of million-dollar fillies by Bernardini and Curlin leading higher average and median.
A bay half sister to two-time champion Beholder was purchased by Bridlewood Farm for $1.1 million to become the first offering to reach seven figures during the Keeneland September yearling sale.
With Keeneland's September yearling sale set to begin Sept. 8, here's a selection of outstanding pedigrees worth noting at the auction's opening session.
Two-time Eclipse Award champion Beholder is likely out until this fall as she recovers from a cut on her left hind pastern sustained when finishing fourth in the Ogden Phipps Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park.
J. Keeler Johnson takes a look at the Belmont Stakes and also reflects on several undercard races for this week's After the Wire. watch video
Close Hatches turned back Princess of Sylmar and picked up the pieces when Beholder finished fourth in the June 7 Ogden Phipps Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park.
Son of Dynaformer may be pointed to turf by his connections in the future, but a big run in the Belmont Stakes June 7 guarantees Medal Count will be given every opportunity to excel on dirt for the remainder of this season.
Beholder, with trainer Richard Mandella, schools in paddock at Belmont Park on June 6, 2014. watch video
NYRA unveils the first in its mega-day strategy June 7 when it moves races like the Met Mile, Ogden Phipps, Acorn, and Brooklyn to Belmont Stakes day in an effort to ramp up interest, quality, and handle.
A sporting gesture put two-time champion Beholder on a plane to Belmont Park last week for the brewing rematch between her and 2013 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner Princess of Sylmar in the $1 million Ogden Phipps (gr. I).
See video of Beholder prepping to run in the Ogden Phipps at Belmont Park. watch video
Belmont Stakes (gr. I) contenders weren't the only ones catching attention June 2 at Belmont Park. Champion filly Beholder and rival Close Hatches both turned in final pre-race preparations for the Ogden Phipps (gr. I).
Claire Novak reports from Belmont Park on Social Inclusion possibly running in the Woody Stevens, California Chrome, Kid Cruz, Beholder and Close Hatches. watch video
Princess of Sylmar may not have won an Eclipse Award for 2013 despite four consecutive grade I victories, but owner Ed Stanco of King of Prussia Stable was a happy man at the Iroquois Awards Dinner in Pennsylvania May 30.
A list of likely starters for the five grade I events on the Belmont Stakes day undercard June 7 has been released by the track's racing office, headed by the $1.25 million Metropolitan Handicap.
Owner Spendthrift Farm said May 27 that Medal Count, a troubled eighth in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), is being pointed to the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park June 7.
Handle from all-sources during Santa Anita Park's winter meet was up 4% when the Arcadia, Calif., track concluded the meet April 20.
Trainers Jerry Hollendorfer and John Sadler shared the trainer title and jockey Rafael Bejarano ranked as the top jockey when Santa Anita Park concluded its winter meet April 20.
Dual champion filly Beholder coasted to an easy win in her 2014 debut on a hot, sunny Easter Sunday at Santa Anita Park, taking the $75,000 Santa Lucia Stakes from four overmatched rivals.
Eaton Sales' Take Charge Lady, the dam of champion 3-year-old colt Will Take Charge, was honored as Broodmare of the Year by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association at its annual awards luncheon April 17.
Two-time Eclipse Award champion filly Beholder towers over six older fillies and mares in the Santa Lucia Stakes at 1 1/16 miles April 20, her first start since winning the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park.
A Fastnet Rock colt sold to trainer Gerald Ryan for the highest price of $1.3 million ($1,224,972 in United States funds) April 10 before the Inglis Australian Easter yearling sale closed its three-day run in Sydney.
Female champions Beholder and She's a Tiger were both out for workouts the morning of March 15 at Santa Anita Park as they draw closer to their undetermined 2014 debuts.
Celebrating the winners of the 2013 Eclipse Awards. view slideshow
Wise Dan, the 2013 Horse of the Year, became the first horse to win three championships in consecutive years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
| Trainer | Richard E. Mandella |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Mike E. Smith |
| Owner | Spendthrift Farm LLC |
| Breeder | Clarkland Farm |
| Beholder View Five-Cross Pedigree | Henny Hughes | Hennessy |
| Meadow Flyer | ||
| Leslie's Lady | Tricky Creek | |
| Crystal Lady |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2011 Hip 962 |
Yearling | Spendthrift Farm | Clarkland Farm | $180,000 |
| California Chrome |
| Rachel Alexandra |
| Upstart |
| Bodemeister |
| Texas Red |
| International Star |
| Far Right |
| Main Sequence |
| Buddy's Saint |
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