Turf Stallions: Going Green
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Courageous Cat works at Churchill Downs 10/31/2011.
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Courageous Cat - Churchill Downs, October 29, 2011.
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Courageous Cat - Woodbine, September 17, 2011.
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Courageous Cat - Woodbine, September 17, 2011.
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Courageous Cat - Woodbine, September 16, 2011.
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Courageous Cat wins the 2011 Shoemaker Mile.
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Courageous Cat wins the 2011 Shoemaker Mile.
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Courageous Cat wins the 2011 Shoemaker Mile.
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Courageous Cat wins the 2011 Shoemaker Mile.
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Courageous Cat wins the 2011 Shoemaker Mile.
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Courageous Cat wins the 2011 Shoemaker Mile.
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Courageous Cat wins the 2011 Shoemaker Mile.
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Courageous Cat wins the 2011 Poker Stakes.
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Courageous Cat preps for the 2010 Dubai Duty Free.
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Courageous Cat wins the 2010 Canadian Turf.
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Courageous Cat wins the 2010 Canadian Turf.
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Courageous Cat wins the 2010 Canadian Turf.
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Courageous Cat wins the 2010 Canadian Turf.
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Courageous Cat 2009 Breeders' Cup
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Courageous Cat 2009 Breeders' Cup
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Courageous Cat 2009 Breeders' Cup
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Courageous Cat wins the 2009 Hall of Fame Stakes.
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Courageous Cat wins the 2009 Hall of Fame Stakes.
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Courageous Cat wins the 2009 Hall of Fame Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese PhotosConnections
| Trainer | William I. Mott |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Patrick A. Valenzuela |
| Owner | Wygod, Pam and Martin and Farish W.S. |
| Breeder | Pam & Martin Wygod |
Pedigree
| Courageous Cat View Five-Cross Pedigree | Storm Cat | Storm Bird |
| Terlingua | ||
| Tranquility Lake | Rahy | |
| Winters' Love |
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Questroyal North Open House in February
The event will introduce first-year stallion Boys At Tosconova, a grade I-winning juvenile, along with New York newcomers Courageous Cat and El Corredor.
Courageous Cat to Questroyal North
Courageous Cat, a grade I winner and millionaire son of Storm Cat, will move to Questroyal North near Stillwater, N.Y., after spending his first season at Lane's End Farm in Kentucky.
New Lane's End Stallions Get Mares in Foal
Grade I winners Courageous Cat and Twirling Candy, who are standing their first year at stud at William S. Farish's Lane's End Farm near Versailles, Ky., have gotten their first mares in foals.
Courageous Cat to Stand for $10,000
Grade I winner Courageous Cat has been retired from racing and will enter stud at William S. Farish's Lane's End Farm near Versailles, Ky.
Goldikova Draws Rail in Quest for Fourth Mile
An audible groan went up from the table of traveling lads from France at the Breeders' Cup World Championships post-position draw when it was announced three-time Mile (gr. IT) winner had drawn the rail.
Courageous Cat Faces Goldikova Again in Mile
It is said that cats have nine lives. The connections of Courageous Cat are hoping that a second chance is enough. The regally bred 5-year-old will again face Goldikova in the Breeders' Cup Mile.
Mott Holding a Strong Breeders' Cup Hand
No trainer has won more races at Churchill Downs than Mott. read blog
Mott's Breeders' Cup Team Works at Churchill
A trio of Breeders' Cup contenders from the barn of Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott--To Honor and Serve (Classic, gr. I), Royal Delta (Ladies' Classic, gr. I) and Courageous Cat (Mile, gr. IT)--worked Oct. 16 at Churchill.
Lane's End to Stand Courageous Cat
Grade I winner Courageous Cat will stand at William S. Farish's Lane's End Farm near Versailles, Ky., following his retirement from racing.
Turallure Finds Room in Wild Woodbine Mile
In a heart-pounding finish to the $1 million Ricoh Woodbine Mile (Can-IT), Turallure, a son of 2003 Canadian Triple Crown winner Wando, got up at the wire in his Woodbine debut Sept. 18.
Courageous Cat Favored in Woodbine Mile
Headlined by morning-line favorite Courageous Cat, a predictably deep and diverse field of 12 was drawn for the $1 million Woodbine Mile (Can-IT) Sept. 18 in Toronto.
Del Mar Mile Attracts Champ Pegasus
Without Shoemaker Mile (gr. IT) winner Courageous Cat to contend with, the $200,000 Del Mar Mile Handicap (gr. IIT) Aug. 27 became a much more competitive, though still compact, affair.
The Perfect Trip - Week One Nominees
This week's nominees: TIzway, Courageous Cat, Teaks North, and Giant Ryan. Read More
Slideshow: The Week In Photos - July 4, 2011
Review graded stakes from Independence Day weekend. View Slideshow
Courageous Cat Claws Out Shoemaker Mile Win
Even-money favorite Courageous Cat chalked up his first grade I stakes victory when he held off the closing Caracortado by a neck to win the $300,000 Shoemaker Mile (gr. IT) on a firm Hollywood Park turf course.
THS: Shoemaker Mile Stakes 2011
Jason and Tim of TwinSpires.com handicap the Shoemaker Mile S. and Suburban H. this week. Watch Video
Victor's Cry Gets Respect in Shoemaker Mile
Victor's Cry returns to defend his title in the $300,000 Shoemaker Mile (gr. IT) July 2 at Hollywood Park. While he's no lock to go favored, he's going to get more respect than he did in springing last year's 21-1 shock.
Courageous Cat Romps in Poker Stakes
Pam and Martin Wygod's homebred Courageous Cat took over from pacesetter Yield Bogey nearing the eighth-pole and cruised to victory in the $100,000 Poker Stakes (gr. IIIT) June 10 at Belmont Park.
Mott Well Positioned in Poker, Brooklyn
Trainer Bill Mott has an excellent opportunity to get his Belmont Stakes weekend off to a great start at Belmont Park June 10 in the $100,000 Poker Stakes (gr. IIIT) and the $150,000 Brooklyn Handicap (gr. II).
Proviso in BC Mile Tune-up at Keeneland
Juddmonte Farms' homebred Proviso, expected to make her next start in the $2 million TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT), worked Oct. 23 for the first time since she won the First Lady for her fourth consecutive grade I win.
Breeders' Cup Chat: A Gold Mine in the Mile?
Goldikova will be the heavy favorite, but she will face a strong field. Read Blog
Gio Ponti Rallies to Win Turf Mile
Champion Gio Ponti niftily split horses in deep stretch and went on to win the $600,000 Shadwell Turf Mile (gr. IT) Oct. 9 at Keeneland to notch his sixth grade I score.
Gio Ponti Cuts Back for Shadwell Turf Mile
Gio Ponti will contest one mile for the first time in his last 11 starts when he headlines the $600,000 Shadwell Turf Mile (gr. IT) on opening weekend of the Keeneland fall meet.
Is Gio Ponti Still at the Top of His Class?
Jason Shandler looks at the Turf Division, dominated by Gio Ponti in 2009. Read Blog
Al Shemali Pulls Duty Free Shocker
Longshot Al Shemali took over from a trio of American horses in upper stretch and pulled away to win the $5 million Dubai Duty Free (UAE-I) March 27 at Meydan Racecourse.
Nine U.S. Horses Probable for Dubai World Cup
Four U.S. horses, including dual champion Gio Ponti, are among the 14 horses likely to contest the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) at Meydan Racecourse on March 27.
Life Is Sweet Confirmed for Dubai World Cup
The connections of Life Is Sweet, who unleashed a powerful stretch run to win the Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic (gr. I), have accepted an invitation to take on males in the Dubai World Cup.
Courageous Cat, Wasted Tears Win Gulf Stakes
Courageous Cat, last seen finishing a close second to champion Goldikova in the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT), stalked the early pace before taking the lead in midstretch and then held off a challenge to win the Canadian Turf.
Turf Stakes Draw Strong Fields at Gulfstream
While 3-year-olds take the spotlight at Gulfstream Park Feb. 20, a pair of grade III turf stakes for older horses, the Canadian Turf and the Honey Fox, shape up as outstanding supporting features with large fields.
Super Filly Goldikova Makes It Two in BC Mile
Sensational filly Goldikova defended her TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) title in scintillating fashion Nov. 7 at Santa Anita Park, as she stormed down the lane under Olivier Peslier and caught longshot Courageous Cat inside the sixteenth-pole before going on to a half-length win.
Goldikova Seeks Repeat in Mile
Goldikova looks to become the fourth horse to repeat in the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT).
Jamaica Draws Take the Points, Courageous Cat
Take the Points, narrow winner of the Secretariat Stakes (gr. IT) on Arlington Million (gr. IT) day, heads the field for the $300,000 Jamaica Handicap (gr. IT), one of three grade I features on the Belmont Park program Oct. 10.
Courageous Cat Gives Mott 6th Hall of Fame S.
Martin and Pam Wygod's homebred Courageous Cat took over on the far turn and held off Sal the Barber in the stretch to claim his third consecutive turf victory in the $150,000 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes (gr. IIT) Aug. 14 at Saratoga.
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