Valid Game in Groomstick, Eyes BC Dirt Mile
Crossed Sabres Farm's Valid gamely put away an onslaught of closers to win the $75,000 Groomstick Stakes Sept. 26 at Gulfstream Park.
Falling Sky
- Bay Colt
- Born 2010
- PA-Bred
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Falling Sky wins the 2015 Lafayette Stakes.
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Falling Sky wins the 2015 Lafayette Stakes.
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Falling Sky wins the 2015 Lafayette Stakes.
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Falling Sky wins the 2015 Lafayette Stakes.
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Falling Sky wins the 2015 Lafayette Stakes.
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Falling Sky wins the 2015 Lafayette Stakes.
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Falling Sky wins the 2015 Lafayette Stakes.
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Falling Sky wins the 2015 Lafayette Stakes.
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Falling Sky, Kentucky Derby 2013 Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY photo by Mathea Kelley
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Falling Sky... © 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse
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Falling Sky on the track at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2013.
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Falling Sky, thursday morning...
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Falling Sky, Thursday morning.
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Falling Sky, Kentucky Derby 2013 Churchill Downs, Louisville KY, photo by Mathea Kelley, 4/29/13
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Falling Sky rides to victory in the Grade III Gulfstream Park Sprint Stakes.
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Falling Sky wins the 2014 Donald LeVine Memorial Handicap.
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Falling Sky wins the 2014 Donald LeVine Memorial Handicap.
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Falling Sky wins the 2014 Gulfstream Park Sprint.
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Falling Sky wins the 2014 Gulfstream Park Sprint.
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Falling Sky wins the 2014 Gulfstream Park Sprint.
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Falling Sky - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
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Falling Sky - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
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Falling Sky - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
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Falling Sky - Churchill Downs, April 29, 2013.
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Falling Sky - Churchill Downs, April 26, 2013.
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Falling Sky - Churchill Downs, April 26, 2013.
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Falling Sky wins the 2013 Sam F. Davis.
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Falling Sky wins the 2013 Sam F. Davis.
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Falling Sky wins the 2013 Sam F. Davis.
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Falling Sky runs away from the competition in the Gulfstream Park Sprint Stakes.
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Private Zone Speeds to Forego Victory
Private Zone went out to the lead unchallenged in the seven-furlong Forego Stakes (gr. I) and remained there throughout to win by open lengths Aug. 29 at Saratoga Race Course.
The Big Beast Faces Private Zone in Forego
The Big Beast won't have to contend with Rock Fall, who beat him by a nose last time out in the Alfred G. Vanderbilt (gr. I). But the seven-furlong Forego came up a tough race nonetheless, with a slew of new sprinters.
Trinniberg Winner Falling Sky Could Go to Spa
Rebounding from an eighth-place finish in the Smile Sprint (gr. II), Newtown Anner Stud and Joseph Bulger's Falling Sky captured the $75,000 Trinniberg Stakes at Gulfstream Park Aug. 1.
Real Solution Among 2014 PA-Bred Champions
The Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association has named its champions and leaders for 2014, with Real Solution and Divine Fortune topping the list.
Clearly Now Faces Class Field in Forego
Belmont Sprint (gr. III) stakes winner Clearly Now takes on nine opponents as he attempts to duplicate his Herculean performance in the $500,000 Forego Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 30 at Saratoga Race Course.
Palace Reels in Alfred G. Vanderbilt Score
New York-bred Palace, formerly a $20,000 claimer, earned his first grade I victory for owner Antonino Miuccio and trainer Linda Rice in the $350,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt (gr. I) Aug. 2 at Saratoga Race Course.
New York-Bred Palace At Home In Vanderbilt
An evenly-matched field of eight will face off in the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Stakes (gr. I) on the Whitney undercard Aug. 2 at Saratoga, with seven of them already graded stakes winners.
Delaunay Faces Uphill Battle To Repeat in CD
Maggi Moss' Delaunay faces a deep and talented field of sprinters going seven furlongs in the Churchill Downs Stakes a year after winning the race by four lengths in the slop.
Palace Malice, Itsmyluckyday Head GP 'Cap
Palace Malice and Itsmyluckyday were among the best of the 3-year-old crop in 2013. On March 8, the two return for the first time in 2014 as part of an eight-horse field set to go in the $250,000 Gulfstream Park Handicap.
Falling Sky Soars to Gulfstream Sprint Upset
Newtown Anner Stud and Joseph Bulger's Falling Sky won for the first time since the 2013 Sam F. Davis (gr. III), upsetting the Feb. 8 Gulfstream Park Sprint Stakes (gr. III) just over a year after his last triumph.
Jackson Bend Targets Gulfstream Park Sprint
Multiple grade I winner Jackson Bend heads a field of 11 as part of a one-two punch for trainer Stanley Gold in the $100,000 Gulfstream Park Sprint (gr. III); Gold also has 2013 winner Fort Loudon in the Feb. 8 race.
Revolutionary Returns a Winner at Gulfstream
WinStar Farm's multiple graded stakes winner Revolutionary returned to the races for the first time since the 2013 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) with a solid victory Jan. 11 at Gulfstream Park, taking a one mile allowance event.
Revolutionary Returns in Gulfstream Allowance
Multiple graded stakes winner Revolutionary will make his long-awaited return to the races Jan. 11 in a one-mile allowance optional claiming heat at Gulfstream Park.
That Handicapping Show: The Kentucky Derby
Claire Novak and Frank Angst are at Churchill Downs to handicap the Kentucky Derby (gr. I). Download Brisnet Past Performances for the Kentucky Derby.
Variety of Sales Histories for Derby Field
Will Take Charge and Goldencents are at the opposite ends of this year's sales histories for horses entered in the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Blue Sky for Falling Sky Co-Owner Covello
Jim Covello has enjoyed a good deal of success since getting into Thoroughbred ownership a decade ago, but he's hoping Falling Sky provides the icing on the cake in the May 4 Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby - John Terranova & Falling Sky
Trainer John Terranova talks about Kentucky Derby contender Falling Sky. watch video
Kentucky Derby - John Terranova and Falling Sky
Trainer John Terranova talks about Kentucky Derby contender Falling Sky.
Vyjack Heads Derby Works with Half Mile Move
Vyjack, third in the Wood Memorial (gr. I) last time out, led a small group of workers for the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) on the morning of April 26 at Churchill Downs. Also on the tab were Golden Soul and Falling Sky.
Trainer Rodriguez Guides Vyjack at Churchill
Trainer Rudy Rodriguez put his skills as a former rider to use on Tuesday, April 23, riding grade II winner Vyjack on the Churchill Downs main track in preparation for the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Falling Sky Gets Green Light for Derby Start
Trainer John Terranova confirmed April 21 that Falling Sky "is a go" for a start in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) May 4 at Churchill Downs.
Mylute Posts Dandy Work at Churchill Downs
Mylute, runner-up in the Louisiana Derby (gr. II), continued his preparations for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) with a six-furlong breeze in 1:12 1/5 the morning of Apil 14 at Churchill Downs.
Overanalyze Makes Arkansas Derby Look Simple
Overanalyze, rebounding from a lackluster seasonal debut, overpowered his rivals in the drive to easily win the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) and stamp his ticket for this year's Run for the Roses.
War Academy 2-1 Favorite in Arkansas Derby
War Academy has been installed as the 2-1 favorite in a field of 10 3-year-olds entered for the 77th running of the Arkansas Derby (gr. I) April 13 at Oaklawn Park.
Java's War, Falling Sky in Derby Prep Works
Java's War, a contender for the Toyota Blue Grass (gr. I), and Falling Sky, headed for the Arkansas Derby (gr. I), posted bullet moves April 7 in preparation for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) preps.
Mylute, Derby Contenders Arrive at Churchill
Mylute passed through the Churchill Downs stable gate at 3:30 a.m. (EDT) Tuesday, April 2 after vanning from Fair Grounds and was bedded down in Stall 20 of Barn 29 for trainer Tom Amoss.
Pletcher Keeping Options Open for Verrazano
Trainer Todd Pletcher was keeping his options open on the next start for Verrazano, who became the early favorite for the 2013 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) with his March 9 win in the Tampa Bay Derby.
Verrazano Stays Unbeaten in Tampa Bay Derby
Verrazano lived up to his billing as a top Triple Crown contender March 9 with a solid three-length score in the $350,000 Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II) at Tampa Bay Downs.
Verrazano Makes Tampa Bay Derby Stakes Debut
Highly-regarded sophomore Verrazano makes his stakes debut against eight others March 9 in the $350,000 Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II) at Tampa Bay Downs, rolling in off an impressive 16 3/4-length allowance win at Gulfstream Park.
Falling Sky, Sky Captain Scratch from FOY
Falling Sky, winner of the Feb. 2 Sam F. Davis Stakes (gr. III) at Tampa Bay Downs, was scratched from the Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth (gr. II) the morning of the race, as was maiden winner Sky Captain.
THS: The Fountain of Youth
Claire and Pete preview the Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) at Gulfstream Park, and the Risen Star (gr. II) at Fair Grounds. Watch Video
And They're Off: Spring Training Edition
- By Steve Haskin
Lenny and Steve discuss Foaling Season, the 'Old Guys' - Gary Stevens and Mike Smith, and talk to Nick Sallusto, Racing Manager and Bloodstock Agent, who purchased by Violence and Falling Sky. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. Watch Video
Violence Favored of 11 in Fountain of Youth
Undefeated Violence tops a Feb. 23 Fountain of Youth field that includes He's Had Enough, Cerro, Orb, and Falling Sky among 11 starters.
Falling Sky Survives Sam Davis Objection
The sky was the limit Feb. 2 at Tampa Bay Downs, with Falling Sky and Dynamic Sky finishing 1-2 in the $202,500 Sam F. Davis Stakes (gr. III). Falling Sky, a 7-1 upsetter, survived an objection to get the job done.
Sam Davis: 'Michael' Takes on Dynamic Sky
My Name is Michael and Dynamic Sky square off in 1 1/16-mile test at Tampa Bay Downs
Falling Sky Tops OBS Winter Sale Opener
Falling Sky, a 3-year-old colt by Lion Heart, sold for a session-topping $425,000 at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s winter mixed sale. Gross and average up during consignor preferred and the horses of racing age segments.
Unlocking Winners: Pasco Stakes
This weekend's spotlight race in the 3yo division is the $100,000 Pasco Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. read blog
Connections
| Trainer | Martin D. Wolfson |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Tyler Gaffalione |
| Owner | Newtown Anner Stud and Bulger, Joseph |
| Breeder | Copper Penny Stables |
Pedigree
| Falling Sky View Five-Cross Pedigree | Lion Heart | Tale of the Cat |
| Satin Sunrise | ||
| Sea Dragoness | Sea Hero | |
| Slew the Dragoness |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEENOV2010 Hip 3391 |
Weanling | Off the Hook, agent for Calixto Armas | Brookdale Sales, agent for Copper Penny Stables | $16,000 |
| OBSJAN2013 Hip 297 |
Racing or stallion prospect | Justin Casse, agent | Off the Hook | $425,000 |
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Trending Horses
| Beholder |
| Tepin |
| Songbird |
| Nyquist |
| Arrogate |
| Exaggerator |
| Dacita (CHI) |
| Frosted |
| Rainha Da Bateria |
| Steip Amach (IRE) |
