Eye in Dubai: Feb. 19-22
Lord of the Stars and Ahlaain look sharp for starts int he Meydan Classic Feb. 24. Ferneley and Crowded House on track for their next starts on Super Thursday March 3.
Ferneley at the 2009 Breeders' Cup
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Ferneley at the 2009 Breeders' Cup
Photo: Benoit
Ferneley wins the 2009 Del Mar Mile
Photo: Benoit- News
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Good Ba Ba Gets Historic Threepeat in HK Mile
Good Ba Ba made history at Sha Tin on Dec. 13 when capturing a dramatic win in the HK$16 million Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Mile (HK-I) for an unprecedented third time in a row.
Post Positions for Hong Kong Int'l Races
Post positions, post times for the Dec. 13 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races held at Sha Tin Racecourse.
Interest in BC Mile Contender Ferneley Sold
An interest in Del Mar Mile (gr. IIT) winner Ferneley has been purchased by Robert Teel, it was announced Oct. 29.
Goldikova Seeks Repeat in Mile
Goldikova looks to become the fourth horse to repeat in the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT).
Lady's First: Ventura Wins the Woodbine Mile
Ventura became the first female to win the Woodbine Mile (Can-IT) in 13 years when she swept past the field on the outside to post a one-length victory Sept. 20.
Rahy's Attorney Defends Woodbine Mile Crown
Canadian turf champion Rahy's Attorney returns to defend his Woodbine Mile (Can-IT) crown against a strong group of turf specialists in the $1 million event Sept. 20, which includes the sharp mare Ventura and New York invader Bribon.
Ferneley Paints Masterpiece in Del Mar Mile
After a couple of close tries earlier this year, trainer Ben Cecil warned that Ferneley would win a big race before all was said and done. That day came Aug. 29 when the Irish-bred 5-year-old swept past his tiring rivals to score a 1 1/2-length win in the $238,000 Del Mar Mile (gr. IIT).
Del Mar Mile: Monterey Jazz Back With Flores
Monterey Jazz gets back to his favorite distance and is reunited with former jockey David Flores for the $300,000 Del Mar Mile (gr. IIT) Aug. 29.
Mr Napper Tandy Wins SF Mile in Final Lunge
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Mr Napper Tandy, a 5-year-old with a fondness for running second, finally had his moment in the winner's circle when he scored by a head in the $300,000 San Francisco Mile (gr. IIT) with a perfectly timed ride from jockey Julio Garcia April 25 at Golden Gate Fields.
Siren Lure After Milestone in SF Mile
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Grade I winner Siren Lure brings a three-race winning streak into the $300,000 San Francisco Mile (gr. IIT), where he'll be looking to go over the $1 million mark in career earnings April 25 at Golden Gate Fields.
Tiago, Well Armed Clash in San Antonio
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Tiago makes his first start since he rallied from far back for a third-place finish in the Oct. 25 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) when he takes on 10 rivals in the $200,000 San Antonio Handicap (gr. II) at Santa Anita Feb. 8.
Monba, Yankee Bravo Set to Return
Monba and Yankee Bravo, both prominent on last year's Triple Crown trail, will make their returns to the racetrack in the $100,000 Thunder Road Handicap (gr. IIIT) Feb. 7 at Santa Anita. However, Irish-bred Ferneley, a near-winner in consecutive graded stakes, could loom the largest in the one-mile turf event.
Artiste Royal Flies Home in San Marcos
- By Tom LaMarra
- News, Racing, West Region
David and Jill Heerensperger's Artiste Royal didn't show his age when he went from last to first to win the $150.000 San Marcos Stakes (gr. IIT) at Santa Anita Park Jan. 19.
Drysdale Saddles Three in San Marcos
Roberts Evans' Marsh Side, who became a grade I winner last out when pulling a 29-1 upset in the $2 million Pattison Canadian International (Can-IT) at Woodbine, tops a field of 10 older turf routers in the $150,000 San Marcos Stakes (gr. IIT) Jan. 19 at Santa Anita Park.
Proudinsky Gives Frankel Milestone Win
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Favored Proudinsky, ridden with patience by substitute rider Rafael Bejarano, took command near the eighth pole and held off the outsider Ferneley to win the $150,000 San Gabriel Handicap (gr. IIT) at Santa Anita Park Dec. 28.
San Gabriel: Proudinsky Has Another Shot
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Proudinsky, second to Daytona in last year's San Gabriel Handicap (gr. IIT) on Santa Anita's turf course, has an outstanding opportunity to do that effort one better in the $150,000 event Dec. 28.
Citation Next Episode for Whatsthescript
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Whatsthescript, defeated handily by the spectacular filly Goldikova in spite of his big closing effort in the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT), heads a field of 10 in the $400,000 Citation Handicap (gr. IT) at Hollywood Park Nov. 28.
Oak Tree Mile Right Spot for Hyperbaric
Jack Preston, owner of Prestonwood Racing, and trainer Julio Canani could have another shot at the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) in their future with Hyperbaric, who appears to be the horse to beat in the $200,000 Oak Tree Mile (gr. IIT) on the Santa Anita turf Sept. 28.
Grade II Winners Clash in Clement Hirsch
Multiple grade II winners Out of Control, Red Giant, and Spring House head a field of seven entered for the $250,000 Clement L. Hirsch Turf Championship (gr. IT) at Oak Tree's Santa Anita meet Sept. 27.
Lava Man Faces Six Rivals in Eddie Read
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Following his best effort since capturing the 2007 Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I), seven-time grade I winner Lava Man faces six well matched rivals in the $400,000 Eddie Read Handicap (gr. IT) on the Del Mar turf course July 20.
Connections
| Trainer | Ben D. A. Cecil |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Patrick A. Valenzuela |
| Owner | Silver Springs Stud Farm, LLC and Teel, Robert |
| Breeder | Mount Coote Stud and Richard Pegum |
Pedigree
| Ferneley (IRE) View Five-Cross Pedigree | Ishiguru | Danzig |
| Strategic Maneuver | ||
| Amber Tide (IRE) | Pursuit of Love (GB) | |
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Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TATAPR2006 Hip 116 |
Two-year-old | Peter Doyle Bloodstock | Bansha House Stables | $94,106 |
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