Kitten's Joy Tops 2013 General Sire List
Kitten's Joy, the Ken and Sarah Ramsey-raced stallion who stands at their Ramsey Farm in Nicholasville, Ky., overcame the odds to emerge on top as North America's leading sire for 2013.
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Big Blue Kitten wins the 2013 Sword Dancer.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Big Blue Kitten wins the 2013 Sword Dancer.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Big Blue Kitten wins the 2013 Sword Dancer.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Big Blue Kitten wins the 2013 Sword Dancer.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Big Blue Kitten wins the 2013 Sword Dancer.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand
Big Blue Kitten wins the 2013 Sword Dancer.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Adam Mooshian
Big Blue Kitten wins the 2013 Sword Dancer.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Big Blue Kitten wins the 2013 Sword Dancer.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Adam Mooshian
Big Blue Kitten wins the 2013 United Nations Stakes.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Big Blue Kitten wins the 2013 United Nations Stakes.
Photo: William Osborn/EQUI-PHOTO
Big Blue Kitten wins the 2013 United Nations Stakes.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Big Blue Kitten wins the 2013 United Nations Stakes.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Big Blue Kitten wins the 2013 United Nations Stakes.
Photo: David Owens/EQUI-PHOTOConnections
| Trainer | Chad C. Brown |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Joe Bravo |
| Owner | Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K. |
| Breeder | Kenneth L. Ramsey & Sarah K. Ramsey |
Pedigree
| Big Blue Kitten View Five-Cross Pedigree | Kitten's Joy | El Prado (IRE) |
| Kitten's First | ||
| Spent Gold | Unaccounted For | |
| Spend a Dream |
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Little Mike Among American Chances in Turf
Little Mike, back on the beam after a slow start to the 2013 campaign, is set to defend his title against a solid field of domestic and foreign entrants in the $3 million Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) Nov. 2.
Little Mike Finds Form in Hirsch Turf Classic
Priscilla Vaccarezza's Little Mike got back on track after four consecutive losses with a narrow win in the $600,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational (gr. IT) at Belmont Park Sept. 28.
Big Blue Kitten Stalks Third Straight Grade I
Ken and Sarah Ramsey homebred Big Blue Kitten will try to secure his third straight grade I win when he faces an expected nine rivals in the $600,000 Joe Hirsch Classic Invitational Stakes Sept. 28 at Belmont Park.
Slideshow: Progeny of Kitten's Joy
A companion to the feature in the September 14 issue of The Blood-Horse, this slideshow looks at some of the offspring of Kitten's Joy, including comments from their trainers. View Slideshow
A Joyful Grade I Trio for the Ramseys
PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
Few owners in recent times could have been more committed to the stud career of a stallion than Ken and Sarah Ramsey have been to Kitten's Joy.
WGOH: Riding the Highs and Lows
Ramseys set a record as owner/breeders, then the industry mourns a loss. read blog
Brown Elated After Biggest Day of His Career
Trainer Chad Brown was in excellent spirits on the morning of Aug. 18, the day after enjoying the biggest day of his training career with a pair of grade I grass wins in the Sword Dancer and Arlington Million.
Big Blue Kitten Makes Point in Sword Dancer
Big Blue Kitten, given a patient ride by Joe Bravo, burst through an opening at mid-stretch and swept past Twilight Eclipse late to post a one-length win in the $600,000 Sword Dancer Invitational (gr. IT) Aug. 17 at Saratoga.
Boisterous Tops Full Field in Sword Dancer
Boisterous may have won the Man o' War Stakes (gr. IT) last time out at Belmont Park, but he isn't scaring away competition from the Aug. 17 Sword Dancer Invitational Handicap (gr. IT) at Saratoga Race Course.
After the Wire - Hollywood Gold Cup
Evan Hammonds examines Game On Dude's performance in the Hollywood Gold Cup and also takes a look at the United Nations Stakes. watch video
Big Blue Kitten Pounces to United Nations Win
Ken and Sarah Ramsey's runner burst through on the rail in the $500,000 United Nations Stakes (gr. IT) at Monmouth Park July 6, qualifying for the Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT). The 2012 BC Turf winner Little Mike was fourth.
Little Mike's Summer Season Starts in U.N.
After capturing three grade I victories on the turf last year, capped by a win in the Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park, Little Mike will make his first U.S. start of the 2013 season in the United Nations Stakes.
Boisterous Bounces Away in Monmouth Stakes
Favored Boisterous salvaged a rough weekend for Phipps Stable and trainer Shug McGaughey with a timely 1 1/4-length victory in the $202,500 Monmouth Stakes (gr. IIT) on the turf June 9 at Monmouth Park.
Boisterous in Good Spot for Monmouth Stakes
Multiple graded-stakes winner Boisterous heads a noteworthy field in the $200,000 Monmouth Stakes (gr. IIT) for Phipps Stable and trainer Shug McGaughey June 9 at Monmouth Park.
Past Winners Part of Packed Tampa Bay Stakes
Roman Tiger and Doubles Partner, the past two winners of the Tampa Bay Stakes (gr. IIIT), are part of a full field entered for the 2013 renewal on turf Feb. 16 at Tampa Bay Downs.
Mucho Mas Macho Upsets Ft. Lauderdale
He had one horse beaten in the stretch run, but Mucho Mas Macho kicked into gear when it mattered to upset the $150,000 Ft. Lauderdale Stakes (gr. IIT) Jan. 12 at Gulfstream Park.
Dominus Returns to Turf in Ft. Lauderdale
Seeking redemption from a lackluster dirt effort last time out, Dominus returns to the lawn in the $150,000 Ft. Lauderdale Stakes (gr. IIT) Jan. 12 at Gulfstream Park.
So You Think Atones in Prince of Wales's
So You Think notched the 10th group I victory of his career when he stormed to a 2 1/4-length win over Carlton House in the $542,500 Prince of Wales's Stakes (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot June 20.
Carlton House Carries Royal Hopes for Queen
Carlton House will try to notch his first group I victory and add glory to an already banner year for The Queen when he takes on So You Think and nine others in the Prince of Wales's Stakes (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot June 20.
Wise Dan Sets Track Mark in Ben Ali Romp
Wise Dan, a grade I winner in his final start of 2011, picked up right where he left off in his first race of the year, romping by 10 1/2 lengths while setting a Keeneland Polytrack record in the $150,000 Ben Ali Stakes.
Wise Dan Gets Season Started in Ben Ali
Wise Dan, a four-time stakes winner last season, will begin his 2012 campaign in the $150,000 Ben Ali (gr. III) April 22 at Keeneland.
Get Stormy Seeks Repeat in Maker's 46 Mile
Sullimar Stables' Get Stormy will take on six rivals as he attempts to become just the second repeat winner of the $300,000 Maker's 46 Mile (gr. IT) April 13 at Keeneland.
Get Stormy Strikes in Gulfstream Turf 'Cap
Get Stormy, making his first start since he was eased out of the TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) last fall, led throughout in the Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap Feb. 11 for his third grade I win.
Gulfstream Turf 'Cap to Test Silver Medallion
Silver Medallion has found a home on grass since arriving at Todd Pletcher's barn last fall, but he'll face the toughest test of his career in the $300,000 Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap (gr. I) Feb. 11.
Saratoga Diary: Class Reunion
- By Vic Zast
Heroes of horse racing gather for the Hall of Fame ceremony. read blog
Big Blue Kitten Skims Rail, Scores HOF Stakes
Ken and Sarah Ramsey's homebred 3-year-old Big Blue Kitten received a perfect ground-saving trip under John Velazquez, scoring the $150,000 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes (gr. IIT) in his stakes debut Aug. 12.
Street Game Favored in Hall of Fame Stakes
Street Game, winner of the Hill Prince Stakes (gr. IIIT) earlier this summer, was installed as the 8-5 favorite for the $150,000 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes (gr. IIT) for 3-year-olds Aug. 12 at Saratoga.
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