Beholder

Bay Filly
Born 2010
KY-Bred

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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Beholder Logs Final Work for Zenyatta

By Jeremy Balan
Friday, 2:25 PM
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
Thursday, 2:39 PM

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 Blood-Horse 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 Reeder
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 Blood-Horse 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.

Beholder, Songbird Breeze at Santa Anita

Champions Beholder and Songbird both worked July 9 at Santa Anita Park toward top-level summer affairs on opposite coasts.

Melatonin Could Get Time Off After Gold Cup

Tarabilla Farms' Melatonin, now three-for-three at Santa Anita Park in 2016 after his second grade I win of the year June 25 in the Gold Cup, came out of the 1 1/4-mile race in good order, according to trainer David Hofmans June 26.

What's Going On Here: Evening to Behold

Breeders enjoy Beholder's talents from the farm.

Beholder Dominates Again at Santa Anita

In the $400,000 Vanity Mile (gr. I) on a hot day at Santa Anita Park, Beholder only broke a sweat because of the nearly 90-degree temperatures in Arcadia, Calif.

That Handicapping Show: The Vanity Mile

By Claire Novak
June 2, 2016
Handicapping

Claire Novak and Ellis Starr preview the Vanity Mile (gr. I) featuring Beholder, Stellar Wind, Taris, and Finest City. Sponsored by Equibase

Champs Beholder, Stellar Wind Set for Vanity

Spendthrift Farm's three-time champion Beholder and 2015 champion 3-year-old filly Stellar Wind will face talented sprinters stretching out in the two-turn Vanity Mile (gr. I) June 4 at Santa Anita Park.

Beholder Fires Bullet, Ready to Rumble

Spendthrift Farm's Beholder threw down a warning to her rivals May 25 at Santa Anita Park, when she clocked a five-furlong bullet in :59 2/5 and earned the "breezing" tag rarely awarded on the South California circuit.

Beholder Dominant in 2016 Debut

By Jeremy Balan
May 8, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

In her 6-year-old debut in the $100,000 Adoration Stakes (gr. III) May 8 at Santa Anita Park, Spendthrift Farm's three-time champion Beholder breezed to her seventh straight victory and 16th overall.

Beholder to Make 2016 Debut in Adoration

Trainer Richard Mandella admits he'll be nervous when Beholder makes her way to the gate for her 6-year-old debut May 8 at Santa Anita Park in the $100,000 Adoration Stakes (gr. III).

Beholder Blows Out for Adoration

May 4, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, West Region

Beholder, Spendthrift Farm's three-time champion, blew out three furlongs in :37 3/5 May 4 in preparation for her 2016 debut in the May 8 Adoration Stakes (gr. III).

Nyquist Top 3YO in Final Pre-Derby NTRA Poll

Nyquist tops poll of experts in the 3-year-old poll, while California Chrome tops overall poll.

Littleprincessemma Ky Broodmare of the Year

American Pharoah was named Kentucky-bred Horse of the Year, and his dam Littleprincessemma was named Broodmare of the Year. Michael Blowen of Old Friends Farm received a special achievement award for his dedication to Thoroughbred retirement.

Champ Stellar Wind Logs First Breeze of 2016

It may be more than two months away, but Stellar Wind took an important step toward a potential showdown with fellow Eclipse Award winner Beholder with her first timed workout of 2016 April 2 at Santa Anita Park.

Nyquist Logs Final Breeze for Florida Derby

By Jeremy Balan
March 25, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Southeast Region, West Region

In his final timed workout in preparation for the April 2 Florida Derby (gr. I), trainer Doug O'Neill kept the distance the same for Reddam Racing's undefeated Nyquist, but added some company to spice things up March 25.

Beholder Could Try Turf in 2016 Debut

Three-time Eclipse Award winner Beholder could make her first start of 2016 also her first start on turf, trainer Richard Mandella said March 24 at Santa Anita Park.

Nyquist, Beholder Drill at Santa Anita

By Jeremy Balan
March 18, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, West Region

Two of the three reigning Eclipse Award winners put in timed works March 18 at Santa Anita Park, and the third is nearing her first of the season.

Mohaymen, Chrome Top First NTRA Polls

By Evan Hammonds
March 8, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky Oaks, Kentucky

Mohaymen, California Chrome top week one of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association polls for 2016.

Beholder Getting Ready for 6-Year-Old Season

When Beholder was scratched from the 2015 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), and a showdown with American Pharoah, the collective gut punch was felt by her connections and fans alike.

Champion Beholder Back on Work Tab

Spendthrift Farm's Beholder, champion older female of 2015, breezed for the first time this year March 1 at Santa Anita Park.

Beholder, Stellar Wind Nearing First Works

Some of the West Coast's brightest equine stars from last year are getting back into the swing of things at Santa Anita Park.

Nyquist Works, Beholder Takes to Track

By Jeremy Balan
January 30, 2016
Triple Crown, West Region

With up to two inches of rain expected Jan. 31 in Southern California, trainer Doug O'Neill moved Nyquist's regular Sunday work up a day to Jan. 30, and the champion 2-year-old male of 2015 impressed on the track once again.

At Eclipse Awards, 'AP' is King

By Claire Novak
January 18, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Southeast Region, Kentucky

The connections of Beholder, La Verdad, and Glen Hill Farm also accepted honors with quote-worthy responses Jan. 16 at the 45th annual Eclipse Awards at Gulfstream Park.

Slideshow: 2015 Eclipse Awards

January 17, 2016

Who else were awarded honors in the year of American Pharoah? view slideshow

Beholder Secures her Third Eclipse Award

By Lenny Shulman
January 16, 2016

Beholder was named champion older dirt female Jan. 16, collecting her third career Eclipse Award, following her titles as champion 2-year-old female and champion 3-year-old female.

American Pharoah Team Tops Eclipse Finalists

By Blood-Horse Staff
January 6, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, Breeders' Cup, Triple Crown, Southeast Region

Triple Crown winner American Pharoah is a finalist in the Horse of the Year and 3-year-old male categories for the 2015 Eclipse Awards, recognizing excellence in Thoroughbred racing.

Beholder to Return to Mandella in January

Still turned out and getting some much-deserved rest at Peacefield Farm in Temecula, Calif., Spendthrift Farm's Beholder is expected to return to Richard Mandella's barn soon, the trainer said Dec. 30 at Santa Anita Park.

Voting Underway for NTRA Moment of the Year

By Blood-Horse Staff
December 22, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Triple Crown

Voting for 2015 NTRA Moment of the Year is underway via Twitter through Jan. 3, 2016.

Ramseys Win 2nd Breeders Cup John Deere Award

By Blood-Horse Staff
December 7, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey have won the fifth annual John Deere Award as outstanding breeders of the 2015 Breeders' Cup Challenge Series and the Breeders' Cup World Championships.

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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