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Drosselmeyer (KY)

2007 Chestnut Colt

Trainer: William I. Mott
Jockey: Mike E. Smith
Owner: WinStar Farm LLC
Breeder: Aaron U. Jones & Marie D. Jones
Drosselmeyer Distorted Humor Forty Niner
Danzig's Beauty
Golden Ballet Moscow Ballet
Golden Jewel Box
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Auction History

YearSalePrice
2008Keeneland Association September 2008 Yearling Sale$600,000

Stallion Spotlight

Drosselmeyer

The Highest Rated Runner
in the World on Dirt in 2011.
The Leading Money Winner
of All-Time by Distorted Humor.

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Drosselmeyer's First Foal is a Colt

The first reported offspring by Belmont Stakes (gr. I) and Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Drosselmeyer is a chestnut colt foaled Jan. 8 at Craig and Holly Bandoroff's Denali Stud near Paris, Ky.

 Thursday, January 10, 2013

WinStar Offers Complimentary Breeding Seasons

WinStar Farm will conduct drawings for its "Breed to Win" promotion, rewarding supportive breeders with a complimentary 2013 season to 12 stallions, the farm announced Jan. 4. The drawings will be held Feb. 9.

 Friday, January 04, 2013

New WinStar Stallions Get First Mares in Foal

Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Drosselmeyer, who stands at Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky., and fellow WinStar stallion Sidney's Candy have had their first mares pronounced in foal.

 Tuesday, March 06, 2012
BC Classic Win Voted NTRA Moment of the Year

BC Classic Win Voted NTRA Moment of the Year

The upset victory by Drosselmeyer over Game on Dude in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) was voted the 2011 National Thoroughbred Racing Association Moment of the Year.

 Friday, January 13, 2012

No Surprise: Frankel World's Top-Rated Horse

It was no surprise that Juddmonte Farms' Frankel was rated the top horse in the world when the 2011 World Thoroughbred Rankings were released by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities.

 Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Pletcher, Dominguez Take 2011 Earnings Titles

Pletcher, Dominguez Take 2011 Earnings Titles

For the second year in a row, Ramon Dominguez topped the 2011 national jockey standings with more than $20 million in earnings. Todd Pletcher once again led all trainers in the United States.

 Sunday, January 01, 2012
WinStar to Auction Racing Items for Charity

WinStar to Auction Racing Items for Charity

WinStar Farm has announced it will auction some of its most historic racing memorabilia starting Dec. 9 to benefit the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program.

 Thursday, December 08, 2011
Drosselmeyer Retired, to Stand at WinStar

Drosselmeyer Retired, to Stand at WinStar

Plans for recent Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) champion Drosselmeyer were finalized on Nov. 18, and the 4-year-old son of Distorted Humor has been officially retired to stud and will stand his first season in 2012 at WinStar.

 Friday, November 18, 2011

WinStar Sets 2012 Fees for Expanded Roster

WinStar Farm announced 2012 fees for its expanded roster of stallions, led by North America's leading sire Distorted Humor, who will stand for $100,000 (stands and nurses) and will breed an exclusive book of 100 mares.

 Friday, November 11, 2011
Drosselmeyer Could Race Again

Drosselmeyer Could Race Again

WinStar Farm will make a decision on the future of the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner some time next week, the farm reported Nov. 9.

 Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Haskin's Classic Recap: Meyer on Fire

Haskin's Classic Recap: Meyer on Fire

Drosselmeyer pops another surprise

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 Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Trainers of Classic Horses Report No Problems

Trainers of Classic Horses Report No Problems

A day after one of the closest first-to-last finishes in the history of the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), connections of the horses that participated in the race won by Drosselmeyer were at the track early Nov. 6.

 Sunday, November 06, 2011
Breeders' Cup 2011 Day 2 Wrap

Breeders' Cup 2011 Day 2 Wrap

Eric Mitchell recaps Saturday action at the 2011 Breeders' Cup, including Drosselmeyer's victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic. Sponsored by Taylor Made Stallions

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 Sunday, November 06, 2011
Slideshow: 2011 Breeders' Cup Day 2

Slideshow: 2011 Breeders' Cup Day 2

2011 Breeders' Cup World Championships - Day 2: Photos of the day two winners at the 2011 Breeders' Cup.

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 Sunday, November 06, 2011
Smith Gets Classic Redemption on Drosselmeyer

Smith Gets Classic Redemption on Drosselmeyer

Drosselmeyer came flying down the center of the track to sweep past pacesetter Game On Dude just before the wire, winning the 2011 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at odds of 14-1 Nov. 5 at Churchill Downs.

 Saturday, November 05, 2011
Drosselmeyer, Birdrun Tune Up for Mott

Drosselmeyer, Birdrun Tune Up for Mott

Drosselmeyer went a powerful five furlongs in 1:01 at Churchill Downs on Oct. 29, leaving Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott completely satisfied by his final move before the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).

 Saturday, October 29, 2011
Drosselmeyer to Stand in NY in 2012

Drosselmeyer to Stand in NY in 2012

Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Drosselmeyer will retire to stud after making a final start in the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.

 Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Royal Delta, To Honor and Serve Work at CD

Royal Delta, To Honor and Serve Work at CD

Royal Delta and To Honor and Serve worked Oct. 23, on the main track at Churchill Downs for Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott

 Sunday, October 23, 2011

Drosselmeyer Moves Forward for BC Classic

WinStar Farm's Drosselmeyer, most recently second in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I), continued his preparations for the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) by working five furlongs in 1:01 1/5 in company Oct. 22.

 Saturday, October 22, 2011
Mott Holding a Strong Breeders' Cup Hand

Mott Holding a Strong Breeders' Cup Hand

No trainer has won more races at Churchill Downs than Mott.

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 Friday, October 21, 2011
Mott's Breeders' Cup Team Works at Churchill

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.

 Sunday, October 16, 2011
2011 Jockey Club Gold Cup - Predict the Order

2011 Jockey Club Gold Cup - Predict the Order

Is the Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) simply a 2 horse race between Flat Out and Stay Thirsty? Or, will the others have their say?

Predict the Order

 Friday, September 30, 2011
Flat Out After GI Win in Jockey Club Gold Cup

Flat Out After GI Win in Jockey Club Gold Cup

Preston Stables' Flat Out and Mike Repole's Stay Thirsty are the two standouts in the 1 1/4-mile Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I), which offers the winner an automatic berth in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).

 Thursday, September 29, 2011
Teaks North Looks to Stay Hot in Sword Dancer

Teaks North Looks to Stay Hot in Sword Dancer

Teaks North will try to jump to the top of the standings when he takes on seven rivals in the $500,000 Sword Dancer Invitational (gr. IT) Aug. 13 at Saratoga.

 Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Mr. Prospector's Dominance in the Belmont

Mr. Prospector's Dominance in the Belmont

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In no race is the blend of speed with stamina more important than in the Belmont. Mr. Prospector contributed the right stuff to produce descendants capable of dominating the 'Test of the Champion'.

 Wednesday, June 15, 2011
More Articles about Drosselmeyer
Drosselmeyer after winning the 2011 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Drosselmeyer after winning the 2011 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Drosselmeyer in the Breeders' Cup Classic.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Drosselmeyer in the Breeders' Cup Classic.
Drosselmeyer in the Breeders' Cup Classic.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Drosselmeyer in the Breeders' Cup Classic.
Drosselmeyer in the Breeders' Cup Classic.
Photo: Rick Schmitt
Drosselmeyer in the Breeders' Cup Classic.
Drosselmeyer before winning the 2011 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Drosselmeyer before winning the 2011 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Drosselmeyer wins the 2011 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Drosselmeyer wins the 2011 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Drosselmeyer wins the 2011 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Drosselmeyer wins the 2011 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Drosselmeyer (left) and Birdrun at Churchill, October 29, 2011.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Drosselmeyer (left) and Birdrun at Churchill, October 29, 2011.
Drosselmeyer (left) and Birdrun at Churchill, October 29, 2011.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Drosselmeyer (left) and Birdrun at Churchill, October 29, 2011.
Drosselmeyer (left) and Birdrun at Churchill, October 29, 2011.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Drosselmeyer (left) and Birdrun at Churchill, October 29, 2011.
Drosselmeyer wins the 2010 Belmont Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Drosselmeyer wins the 2010 Belmont Stakes.
Drosselmeyer at Belmont Park on May 31, 2010.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Drosselmeyer at Belmont Park on May 31, 2010.
Drosselmeyer at Belmont Park on June 2, 2010.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Drosselmeyer at Belmont Park on June 2, 2010.
Drosselmeyer at Belmont Park on June 3, 2010.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Drosselmeyer at Belmont Park on June 3, 2010.
Drosselmeyer in the Winner's Circle after winning the 2010 Belmont Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Drosselmeyer in the Winner's Circle after winning the 2010 Belmont Stakes.
Drosselmeyer wins the 2010 Belmont Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Drosselmeyer wins the 2010 Belmont Stakes.
Drosselmeyer at Belmont Park on May 31, 2010.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Drosselmeyer at Belmont Park on May 31, 2010.
Drosselmeyer wins the 2010 Belmont Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Drosselmeyer wins the 2010 Belmont Stakes.

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