Pedigree Analysis: Awesome Still

by Anne Peters
Awesome Again is one of the most consistent sires of high-class runners in North America.

Mares in Japan Part 3: American Royalty

Journalist Kate Hunter continues her visit with mares in Japan.

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Brown Hopes For Awesome Encore

Five years after Chad Brown slapped the saddle on Stronach Stables' Ginger Punch to win the Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Distaff while subbing for Bobby Frankel, he is back with another top Stronach filly.

And They're Off: Halloween Election Day

Romney and Obama, aka Steve and Lenny, debate the Breeders' Cup picks, juvenile races, Bob Baffert and more!

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Horse Racing League Reaches Out to Fans

Stronach Group continues promoting the concept of league horse racing with updated standings and team merchandise.

Nappelon, Dam of Ginger Punch, Dies

Nappelon, dam of 2007 champion Ginger Punch, died May 31 in Central Kentucky.

F-T November Sale Has 153 Horses

Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 153 horses for its November select mixed sale, which will be held in Lexington Nov. 10, beginning at 5 p.m. The number is down 18.6% from last year's total of 188.

Eclipse Owner/Breeder: Adena/Stronach

History repeated itself in a big way for Frank Stronach. For the second time in his career, the Austrian native earned an Eclipse Award as both outstanding breeder and top owner in the same year. In 2008, his Adena Springs was named best breeder, and his Stronach Stables was chosen top owner.

Older Female Eclipse Award: Zenyatta

If you enjoy the suspense that can come with the selction of Eclipse Award winners, just skip right past the category of older female, dominated by Zenyatta the same way she has ruled the racetrack, dispatching foes with unfailing consistency.

Indian Blessing Claims Marred La Brea

The champion filly Indian Blessing won her fifth grade I race when she inherited the lead from an injured Indyanne in the homestretch and went on to victory in the $250,000 La Brea Stakes (gr. I) at Santa Anita Dec. 27.

Champion Ginger Punch Retired

Ginger Punch, last year's champion older female, has been retired from racing to become a broodmare for breeder/owner Frank Stronach.

BC 2008: Year of the Repeat Attempts

Past Breeders' Cup champions Curlin, Kip Deville, Ginger Punch, Indian Blessing, Midnight Lute, Better Talk Now, and Red Rocks are back trying for more glory.

Zenyatta Ladies' Classic 3-5 Favorite

Zenyatta drew post one in the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I) and was made the 3-5 morning-line favorite.

Stronach Reaches for a New Milestone

With three Breeders' Cup contenders, Frank Stronach's Adena Springs will attempt to surpass the earnings of Allen Paulson to rank first on the list of leading Breeders' Cup breeders by money won.

HRTV: Pursuit of the Cup Oct 17 (Video)

HRTV's weekly series analyzing each division of the Breeders' Cup. This week's episode looks at the pre-entries.

Ladies' Classic: Tall Order

Zenyatta is a formidable presence in the $2-million Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I) for more than one reason.

Cocoa Beach Edges 'Ginger' in Beldame

Godolphin Stable's Cocoa Beach has raced in her native Chile and in the Middle East, but apparently, she has found a home in New York.

HRTV: Pursuit of the Cup Sept 26 (Video)

HRTV's weekly series analyzing each division of the Breeders' Cup. This episode includes recaps of Mass Cap and the Super Derby, previews of the Jockey Club Gold Cup, the Beldame and Lady's Secret, and much, much more.

Ginger Punch Takes on Four in Beldame

Defending older filly and mare champion Ginger Punch will take another step toward defending her honors Sept. 27 when she takes on four rivals in the $600,000 Beldame (gr. I) at Belmont Park.

HRTV: Pursuit of the Cup Aug 28 (Video)

HRTV's weekly series analyzing each division of the Breeders' Cup. This 2008 debut episode includes a discussion of the 2-day format and the Pro-ride surface, an analysis of the Pacific Classic, a look ahead to the Spinaway and the Hopeful and much more.

Ginger Punch Prevails in Ensign Thriller

There were many who questioned whether champion mare Ginger Punch would be able to stretch out to 10 furlongs, something she had never done before. In the $400,000 Personal Ensign Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 22 at Saratoga, the 5-year-old daughter of Awesome Again was grateful for the added distance, as she needed every last stride to pass Lemon Drop Mom.

Ginger Punch Tries 10 Furlongs

On Aug. 22, Ginger Punch will try something she has never done -- go 10 furlongs for the first time in the $400,000 Personal Ensign Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga. She will take on six rivals in the main track event.

Saratoga Notes: Test Winner 'Great'

Trainer Bob Baffert was pleased with how Indian Blessing, juvenile filly champion of 2007, came out of her impressive seven-length win in the Test Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 2 at Saratoga.

Frankel Impressed with Ginger Punch

Hall of Fame trainer Robert Frankel was still amazed with the way Ginger Punch managed to defend her Go for Wand Handicap (gr. I) July 26 at Saratoga title by muscling her way between horses after being boxed in at the top of the stretch.

Ginger Punch Fights Off Go for Wand Foes

Bottled up on the inside and running at a slow pace, Ginger Punch showed her grit as a true champion by splitting horses just outside the eighth-pole and finally taking over at the top of the stretch to earn a hard-fought 1 1/4-length victory in the $250,000 Go For Wand Handicap (gr. I) July 26 at Saratoga.