Maryland-Based Owner Arnold Heft Dies at 94
Colorful owner Arnold Heft died in his sleep March 12 at Sunrise at Fox Hill Senior Living Facility in Bethesda, Md. He was 94.
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Eighttofasttocatch wins the 2013 Maryland Million Classic Stakes.
Photo: Jim McCue, Maryland Jockey Club
Eighttofasttocatch wins the 2013 Henry Clark Stakes.
Photo: Jim McCue, Maryland Jockey Club
Eighttofasttocatch wins the 2012 Jennings Handicap.
Photo: Jim McCue, Maryland Jockey Club
Eighttofasttocatch wins the 2012 Harrison Johnson.
Photo: Jim McCue, Maryland Jockey Club
Eighttofasttocatch wins the 2011 Jennings Handicap.
Photo: Jim McCue, Maryland Jockey Club
Eighttofasttocatch wins the 2011 Maryland Million Classic.
Photo: Jim McCue, Maryland Jockey Club
Eighttofasttocatch wins the 2011 Japan Racing Association Stakes.
Photo: Jim McCue, Maryland Jockey Club
Eighttofasttocatch wins the 2011 Harrison Johnson Memorial Stakes.
Photo: Jim McCue, Maryland Jockey ClubConnections
| Trainer | Timothy L. Keefe |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Forest Boyce |
| Owner | Sylvia E. Heft |
| Breeder | Dark Hollow Farm & Herringswell Stable |
Pedigree
| Eighttofasttocatch View Five-Cross Pedigree | Not For Love | Mr. Prospector |
| Dance Number | ||
| Too Fast to Catch | Nice Catch | |
| Fast Chop |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTMSEP2007 Hip 540 |
Yearling | Arnold Heft | Dark Hollow, agent | $47,000 |
Eighttofasttocatch Takes 2nd Maryland Million
Sylvia E. Heft's Eighttofasttocatch led from start to finish and won the $150,000 Maryland Million Classic Oct. 19 at Laurel Park for the second time in the past three years. Last year the son of Not For Love finished fifth.
Eighttofasttocatch Heads MD Million Classic
Sylvia E. Heft's Eighttofasttocatch returns to the Maryland Million Classic for the third year in a row, looking for his second victory in the 1 1/8-mile feature on the Maryland Million Day card at Laurel Park.
Last Gunfighter Gets 6th Straight in 'Special
Odds-on choice Last Gunfighter collared pacesetter Eighttofasttocatch in the final furlong and drew off by 4 1/4 lengths for his sixth consecutive victory May 17 in the $300,000 Pimlico Special (gr. III) in Baltimore, Md.
Last Gunfighter Invades for Pimlico Special
John Gunther's Last Gunfighter, who has won five in a row since his maiden victory last October, will invade Maryland and face mostly locally based horses in the $300,000 Pimlico Special (gr. III) May 1.
Big Fields Dominate Maryland Million Races
Eighttofasttocatch has been tabbed as the 9-5 favorite as he goes for a repeat in the $150,000 Maryland Million Classic at Laurel Park Oct. 6.
Plenty of Pre-Entries for Maryland Million
Laurel Park received 155 pre-entries, which includes cross-entered horses, for the Oct. 6 Jim McKay Maryland Million program.
Pimlico Special Draws Solid Field in Return
The Pimlico Special (gr. III), returning to the Pimlico racing calendar after a three-year hiatus, has drawn a sold field of 10 handicap horses, headed by Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II) winner Alternation.
Toby's Corner Lands in Tough Spot for Return
Toby's Corner, who when last seen handed champion Uncle Mo his first loss in the Wood Memorial (gr. I), makes his comeback in the $200,000 General George Handicap (gr. II) Feb. 20 at Laurel Park.
Eighttofasttocatch Wins MD Million Classic
Favored Eighttofasttocatch wins the Maryland Million Classic to highlight Maryland racing's big day.
Maryland Million Classic Draws Seven
The 26th Jim McKay Maryland Million attracted 111 entrants to the 11-race program which will be held Oct. 1 at Laurel Park. The total purses are worth more than $1 million.
The Week In Photos: March 27, 2011
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