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Indian Blessing (KY)

2005 Dark Bay or Brown Filly

Trainer: Bob Baffert
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Owner: Hal J. Earnhardt, Earnhardt, Patti
Breeder: Hal Earnhardt & Patti Earnhardt
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Stakes-Placed Spaniard to Gardiner Farms

Stakes-placed Spaniard has been retired from racing and will stand the 2012 breeding season at Gardiner Farms near Caledon, Ontario, Canada.

 Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Indian Charlie Loses Battle with Cancer

Indian Charlie Loses Battle with Cancer

Indian Charlie, sire of multiple champions, was euthanized the morning of Dec. 15.

 Thursday, December 15, 2011

Champion Indian Blessing Produces First Foal

Two-time champion Indian Blessing gave birth to her first foal Jan. 30 when she produced a, a dark bay/brown colt by three-time grade I winner Zensational, according to Hill 'n' Dale Farms.

 Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Welcome to the Top, Indian Charlie

Welcome to the Top, Indian Charlie

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Top 2-year-old colt Uncle Mo has to share some of the juvenile spotlight as newcomer Comma to the Top makes 2010 a bright year for the Indian Charlie sire line.

 Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Indian Blessing Booked to Zensational

Indian Blessing Booked to Zensational

Two-time champion Indian Blessing has been retired from racing and booked to recently retired Zensational.

 Friday, November 13, 2009
Indian Blessing to Skip Filly & Mare Sprint

Indian Blessing to Skip Filly & Mare Sprint

Unhappy with her recent workouts over Santa Anita's Pro-Ride track, trainer Bob Baffert said Oct. 25 that he is not planning to pre-enter two-time champion Indian Blessing in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint Nov. 6.

 Sunday, October 25, 2009
Indian Blessing Holds On To Win Gallant Bloom

Indian Blessing Holds On To Win Gallant Bloom

Two-time champion Indian Blessing notched her first victory of the season and earned her way back to the Breeders' Cup World Championships by outdueling Sara Louise in a thrilling finish to win the $150,000 Gallant Bloom Handicap (gr. II) by a head Sept. 26 at Belmont Park. It was the Bob Baffert trainee's second consecutive win in the 6 1/2-furlong contest.

 Saturday, September 26, 2009
Indian Blessing Goes For Gallant Bloom Repeat

Indian Blessing Goes For Gallant Bloom Repeat

When Indian Blessing romped in the Gallant Bloom Handicap (gr. II) last year she was in the top form of her career and on her way to another Eclipse Award, this one as the nation's top female sprinter.

 Thursday, September 24, 2009
Music Note Tops Indian Blessing in Ballerina

Music Note Tops Indian Blessing in Ballerina

Godolphin's Music Note repelled a bid from Indian Blessing at the top of the stretch and sloshed home for a 5 1/4-length upset victory in the $300,000 Ballerina (gr. I) Aug. 29 at Saratoga.

 Saturday, August 29, 2009
Informed Decision Right Choice in Ballerina?

Informed Decision Right Choice in Ballerina?

This time last year, Indian Blessing was the front-runner in the female sprint division and on her way to a year-end Eclipse Award. Now, the Indian Charlie filly will have to take the division's leadership role from Informed Decision, who has won five straight stakes and enters the $300,000 Ballerina (gr. I) as the one to beat.

 Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Indian Blessing On Track For Ballerina

Indian Blessing On Track For Ballerina

Indian Blessing, the champion female sprinter of 2008, is set to breeze Aug. 8 as she points towards a return to the races in the $300,000 Ballerina (gr. I) on Aug. 29.

 Friday, August 07, 2009
Indian Blessing Out of Princess Rooney

Indian Blessing Out of Princess Rooney

A treatment of procaine penicillin for an infected hind foot more than two weeks ago will keep Hal and Patti Earnhardt's Indian Blessing out of the July 11 Princess Rooney Handicap (gr. I) during Summit of Speed Saturday at Calder Race Course.

 Friday, July 10, 2009
Indian Blessing Looking to Bounce Back

Indian Blessing Looking to Bounce Back

Hal and Patti Earnhardt's homebred Indian Blessing will try to rebound from the worst start of her career, as she ships to Florida for the first time to take on eight challengers in the $350,000 Princess Rooney Handicap (gr. I) July 11 at Calder Race Course.

 Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Sprint Champions to Calder's Summit of Speed

Sprint Champions to Calder's Summit of Speed

Last year's Eclipse Award winning sprint champions -- Benny the Bull and Indian Blessing -- are among the 96 horses nominated to the 10th annual Summit of Speed at Calder Race Course, to be held this year on Saturday, July 11.

 Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Coco Belle Dusts 'Blessing in Desert Stormer

Coco Belle Dusts 'Blessing in Desert Stormer

Trainer Bob Baffert said he wanted to test his champion Indian Blessing over Hollywood Park's Cushion Track before deciding which way to go with her this summer. After her fourth-place finish in the $72,800 Desert Stormer Stakes June 14, a race won in front-running style by Coco Belle, the Hall of Fame conditioner had his answer.

 Sunday, June 14, 2009
Papa Clem Arrives at Churchill Downs

Papa Clem Arrives at Churchill Downs

Bo Hirsch's homebred Papa Clem, winner of the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. II) at Oaklawn Park April 11, arrived at Churchill Downs April 14 to continue his preparation for the May 2 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

 Tuesday, April 14, 2009
'Trials' of Indian Blessing's Brother

'Trials' of Indian Blessing's Brother

Two-time national champion Indian Blessing has traveled far and wide in adding accomplishment after accomplishment to her vaunted graded-stakes resume. And her lesser-known older brother has had his fair share of journeys, too, though more often due to court-related drama - including a criminal arrest - than for racing glory.

 Thursday, April 09, 2009
Smashing Winner Well Armed to Get Break

Smashing Winner Well Armed to Get Break

A day after his smashing victory March 28, record-breaking Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) winner Well Armed was in "fantastic" condition, according to his assistant trainer.

 Sunday, March 29, 2009
Big City Man Holds Off Indian Blessing

Big City Man Holds Off Indian Blessing

Big City Man, a Florida-bred son of Northern Afleet owned by Prince Sultan Mohd Saud al Kabeer, held off the 4-year-old filly Indian Blessing in the $2-million Dubai Golden Shaheen (UAE-I) March 28 at Nad Al Sheba.

 Saturday, March 28, 2009
Indian Blessing Faces Males, 12 Post

Indian Blessing Faces Males, 12 Post

Not only will American champion Indian Blessing have to defeat males for the first time in her career if she is to win the Dubai Golden Shaheen, she will have to overcome the far outside post in the field of 12 in her initial try at a straightaway 1,200 meters (about 6 furlongs).

 Thursday, March 26, 2009
A Little Barn Time for Indian Blessing

A Little Barn Time for Indian Blessing

Following her half-mile workout March 23, two-time champion Indian Blessing walked the quarantine barn area Tuesday morning in preparation for the $2-million Dubai Golden Shaheen (UAE-I), Sponsored by Gulf News, Saturday night at Nad Al Sheba in Dubai.

 Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Four U.S. Horses Among 15 in World Cup

Four U.S. Horses Among 15 in World Cup

Including four U.S.-based runners, 15 horses have been entered for the $6-million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) at Nad Al Sheba racecourse March 28.

 Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Indian Blessing Will Run in Dubai

Indian Blessing Will Run in Dubai

After pondering the possibility of canceling her trip, trainer Bob Baffert decided March 6 to send champion filly Indian Blessing to take on males in the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (UAE-I).

 Saturday, March 07, 2009
Indian Blessing May Skip Golden Shaheen

Indian Blessing May Skip Golden Shaheen

Indian Blessing might pass the $2 million Golden Shaheen (UAE-I) in Dubai on March 28, trainer Bob Baffert said.

 Thursday, March 05, 2009
Ventura Finds Fast Lane in Santa Monica

Ventura Finds Fast Lane in Santa Monica

The result never seemed in doubt as odds-on choice Ventura shook off stablemate Jibboom with a furlong to run to en route to a measured one-length win, giving trainer Bobby Frankel and Juddmonte Farms the exacta in the $300,000 Santa Monica Handicap (gr. I) at Santa Anita Jan. 31.

 Saturday, January 31, 2009
More Articles about Indian Blessing
Indian Blessing wins the 2009 Gallant Bloom.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Indian Blessing wins the 2009 Gallant Bloom.
Indian Blessing wins the 2009 Gallant Bloom.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Indian Blessing wins the 2009 Gallant Bloom.
Indian Blessing wins the 2009 Gallant Bloom.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Indian Blessing wins the 2009 Gallant Bloom.
Indian Blessing wins the 2009 Gallant Bloom.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Indian Blessing wins the 2009 Gallant Bloom.
Photo: Benoit
Photo: Benoit
Indian Blessing cruises in the Test Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Indian Blessing cruises in the Test Stakes.
Photo: Lynn Roberts
Indian Blessing holds off Proud Spell to take the Silverbulletday.
Photo: Lou Hodges Jr.
Indian Blessing holds off Proud Spell to take the Silverbulletday.
Indian Blessing holds off Golden Doc A in the Santa Ynez.
Photo: Benoit
Indian Blessing holds off Golden Doc A in the Santa Ynez.
Indian Blessing takes the Prioress under John Velazquez.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Indian Blessing takes the Prioress under John Velazquez.
Photo: Jeffrey Snyder
Photo: Coglianese Photos

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