Grade I Winner Havana to Stand in Philippines
Grade I winner Havana has been acquired by Erwin Te Habla to stand at his Rancho Santa Rosa in the Philippines, beginning in 2016.
Havana
- Gray or Roan Colt
- Born 2011
- KY-Bred
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New Year's Day (inside), and Martin Garcia, run by Havana (left), to win the Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
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Havana, 2013
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Havana finishing second in the 2013 Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
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Havana wins the 2013 Champagne.
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Havana wins the 2013 Champagne Stakes.
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Havana wins the 2013 Champagne.
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Havana wins the 2013 Champagne.
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Havana wins the 2013 Champagne Stakes.
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Social Inclusion Cuts Back in Woody Stephens
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Giant's Causeway Colt Tops Barretts 2YO Sale
A son of Giant's Causeway who breezed a furlong in :09 4/5 topped the Barretts March 2-year-old sale at $1,150,000. He and three others sold for more than $500,000 to push up the average by 23.9% to $177,750 for the sale
Zito Finds Right Spot for Swale Surprise
Making his initial start for trainer Nick Zito, Spot collared weakening No Nay Never in the drive and bounded away to a 2 1/2-length win in the $200,000 Swale Stakes (gr. II) March 1 at Gulfstream Park.
Quarter Crack Knocks Havana Out of Swale
Foxwoods Champagne Stakes (gr. I) winner Havana, 9-5 program favorite for the $200,000 Swale Stakes (gr. II) at Gulfstream Park March 1, was scratched the morning of the race due to a quarter crack in his right front foot,
TimeformUS Saturday Plays
TimeformUS Saturday Plays from Aqueduct, Gulfstream and Santa Anita read blog
Havana, No Nay Never Start Season in Swale
Two of the more accomplished juveniles of 2013 will make their 3-year-old season debuts March 1 when Havana and No Nay Never meet in the Swale Stakes (gr. II) March 1 at Gulfstream Park.
Pletcher Nominates 18 for Tampa Bay Derby
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Havana in First Work Since Breeders' Cup
Grade I winner Havana returned to the work tab for the first time since his runner-up finish in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) with a three-furlong breeze at Palm Meadows Feb. 1.
Early Triple Crown Nominations Soar to 413
Led by a record 42 nominees from Todd Pletcher's barn, 413 3-year-olds were nominated to the 2014 Triple Crown series during the early nomination period, which closed Jan. 25.
Barretts March Select Sale Catalog Now Online
The catalog for the 25th annual Barretts March Sale of Selected Two-Year-Olds in Training, featuring 141 juveniles March 3, is now online and will be mailed soon.
Havana Likely to Start 2014 Season in Swale
Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) runner-up Havana is likely to make his 3-year-old debut in the $150,000 Swale Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park March 1, trainer Todd Pletcher said.
TOBA December Member of the Month
Best known as the breeder of I'll Have Another, Harvey Clarke has continued his streak in 2013 with a number of brilliant juveniles now aiming for the next classics.
Record Sixth Eclipse for Pletcher
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Champion 2-Year-Old Male: Who's Your Pick?
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With a Derby Dozen teaser, Steve Haskin talks about Fappiano and his son Unbridled. read blog
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Maiden Watch: One Weekend in November
Getting back into the swing of things with some photos from Breeders' Cup weekend. read blog
In Juvenile, Big Field Makes Posts Factor
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Bond Holder Draws Well in 14-Horse Juvenile
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Consignor Has Rooting Interest in Havana
Champagne Stakes winner Havana, undefeated in his first two starts for Michael Tabor, John Magnier, and Derrick Smith, is one of six 2-year-olds in training sale graduates pre-entered in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
Pletcher Works Breeders' Cup Trio at Belmont
Trainer Todd Pletcher sent out Palace Malice, Graydar, and Havana for their penultimate workouts Oct. 20 on the training track at Belmont Park prior to their scheduled Breeders' Cup starts.
After the Wire - Keeneland Opening Weekend
Evan Hammonds recaps the Shadwell Turf Mile, Darley Alcibiades, Frizette, and Champagne Stakes. watch video
Havana Denies Surging Honor Code in Champagne
Havana extended his neck in the final strides and reached the wire just in time over a surging Honor Code to capture the $500,000 Foxwoods Champagne Stakes (gr. I) for 2-year-olds Oct. 5 at Belmont Park.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays
TimeformUS Weekend Plays: The Champagne, Shadwell Turf Mile, and Sprint Championship. read blog
New Threats in Champagne for Strong Mandate
Hopeful Stakes (gr. I) winner takes on brilliant maiden winners Honor Code and Havana in $500,000 headline event for 2-year-olds Oct. 5 at Belmont Park.
Vic Zast's Saratoga Diary: Cajuns & Mohicans
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Tempo rising at Spa Course for Travers Stakes. read blog
Connections
| Trainer | Todd A. Pletcher |
|---|---|
| Jockey | John R. Velazquez |
| Owner | Tabor, Michael B., Magnier, Mrs. John, and Smith, Derrick |
| Breeder | Harvey A. Clarke Racing Stable LLC |
Pedigree
| Havana View Five-Cross Pedigree | Dunkirk | Unbridled's Song |
| Secret Status | ||
| Missy Turtle | Kyle's Our Man | |
| Redding Ridge |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTKOCT2012 Hip 156 |
Yearling | Bruno DeBerdt, agent | Oakleigh Farm, agent | $50,000 |
| BARMAR2013 Hip 67 |
Two-year-old | Demi O'Byrne | Excel Bloodstock, agent | $575,000 |
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