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Indian Blessing (KY)

4yo 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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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
Indian Blessing Won't Run, Baffert Says

Indian Blessing Won't Run, Baffert Says

A day after entering Eclipse champion female sprinter Indian Blessing in the $300,000 Santa Monica Handicap (gr. I) at Santa Anita, trainer Bob Baffert said the 4-year-old filly would not participate in an anticipated rematch with Ventura after all. Thursday, January 29, 2009
Ventura, Indian Blessing May Clash Again

Ventura, Indian Blessing May Clash Again

A rematch of last fall's Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint battle at Santa Anita between the victorious Ventura and champion filly Indian Blessing looms in the $300,000 Santa Monica Handicap (gr. I) Jan. 31. But after entries were taken Jan. 28, trainer Bob Baffert said he was unsure if Indian Blessing would run. Thursday, January 29, 2009
Female Sprint Eclipse: Indian Blessing

Female Sprint Eclipse: Indian Blessing

Indian Blessing couldn't have ended 2008 on a more perfect note when she registered a gutsy 1 1/2-length score Dec. 27 in the La Brea (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park. The win marked her fifth lifetime grade I victory. Monday, January 26, 2009
Proud Spell Going Back in Training

Proud Spell Going Back in Training

Proud Spell, an earner of $2,123,610, has not raced since finishing second in the Fitz Dixon Cotillion Stakes (gr. II) at Philadelphia Park last September. Prior to that effort, she scored in the Alabama Stakes (gr. I), and the Kentucky (gr. I), Alabama (gr. I), and Fair Grounds (gr. II) Oaks. Friday, January 16, 2009
Indian Blessing Claims Marred La Brea

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. Saturday, December 27, 2008
Indian Blessing Faces Tough La Brea Cast

Indian Blessing Faces Tough La Brea Cast

Champion filly Indian Blessing, whose flashy three-race winning streak was ended by Ventura in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint at Santa Anita two months ago, returns to the track for the $250,000 La Brea Stakes (gr. I) Dec. 27. Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Surface Question: Will More Euros Ship?

Surface Question: Will More Euros Ship?

Though champion Curlin may not have handled the synthetic racing surface as well as some of his European rivals did in the $5-million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), Santa Anita Park's Pro-Ride racing surface performed safely during the two-day World Championships Oct. 24-25. Monday, October 27, 2008
Ventura Takes Filly & Mare Sprint

Ventura Takes Filly & Mare Sprint

Juddmonte Farms' homebred Ventura overtook favored Indian Blessing in the stretch Oct. 24 and drew off to win the $1-million Sentient Flight Group Filly & Mare Sprint, the first Breeders' Cup race on the two-day World Championships card at Santa Anita. Friday, October 24, 2008
Baffert Hopes for Big BC with Trio

Baffert Hopes for Big BC with Trio

Bob Baffert will send out a pair of Breeders' Cup champions this weekend in Midnight Lute and Indian Blessing, hoping to repeat his strong 2007 World Championships. Thursday, October 23, 2008
BC 2008: Year of the Repeat Attempts

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. Thursday, October 23, 2008
Indian Blessing 2-1 Choice in F&M Sprint

Indian Blessing 2-1 Choice in F&M Sprint

Champion Indian Blessing drew post position 5 and was installed the 2-1 morning-line favorite in a full field for the Sentient Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint at Santa Anita Oct. 21. That puts the front-running filly three outside another speedster, 12-1 Indyanne, in the seven-furlong event. Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Indian Charlie's Fee Bumped to $75,000

Indian Charlie's Fee Bumped to $75,000

Indian Charlie, who was the highest-priced stallion at Brereton C. Jones' Airdrie Stud in 2008, figures to remain the highest priced stallion at the farm for 2009. Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Midnight Lute in 'Beautiful' Sprint Work

Midnight Lute in 'Beautiful' Sprint Work

Midnight Lute, the defending Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) winner, worked a half-mile at Santa Anita Oct. 20. The official clockers timed him in :46.80 on the Pro-Ride surface, while trainer Bob Baffert clocked him in :47.07. Monday, October 20, 2008
Sprint: Double Time

Sprint: Double Time

Trainer Bob Baffert will be trying to accomplish something in the Sentient Flight Group Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) never done before-win the race twice with the same horse. Thursday, October 16, 2008
F&M Sprint: Eclectic Possibilites

F&M Sprint: Eclectic Possibilites

A race still searching for its identity, the Sentient Flight Group Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint has the potential to be many things. Thursday, October 16, 2008
HRTV: Pursuit of the Cup Oct 10 (Video)

HRTV: Pursuit of the Cup Oct 10 (Video)

HRTV's weekly series analyzing each division of the Breeders' Cup. This episode includes works from Curlin and Big Brown, recaps of the Spinster, Alcibiades, and Frizette and much, much more. Saturday, October 11, 2008
HRTV: Pursuit of the Cup Sept 26 (Video)

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. Friday, September 26, 2008
Indian Blessing to Ship to California

Indian Blessing to Ship to California

Indian Blessing, who romped to a 6 1/4-length win in the Gallant Bloom Handicap (gr. II) at Belmont Park, is scheduled to leave New York for Southern California Sept. 23 to prepare for her next assignment in the Sentient Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint. Sunday, September 21, 2008
Gallant Bloom: Indian Blessing Opens Up

Gallant Bloom: Indian Blessing Opens Up

For the third consecutive time, heavy favorite Indian Blessing demolished sprint rivals when she coasted to victory by 6 1/4 lengths in the $150,000 Gallant Bloom Handicap (gr. II) at Belmont Park Sept. 20. Saturday, September 20, 2008
HRTV: Pursuit of the Cup Sept 19 (Video)

HRTV: Pursuit of the Cup Sept 19 (Video)

HRTV's weekly series analyzing each division of the Breeders' Cup. This episode includes recaps of the Futurity and the Arlington-Washington Futurity and the Monmouth Stakes, preview of the Fitz Dixon Cotillion Stakes, and much, much more. Friday, September 19, 2008
Indian Blessing Tries Older Horses

Indian Blessing Tries Older Horses

Hal and Patti Earnhardt's homebred Indian Blessing, who was scratched from the 1 1/16-mile Ruffian Handicap (gr. I) two weeks ago, returns to the racetrack as a sprinter and faces older horses for the first time. Last year's champion juvenile filly will try for her fifth graded stakes victory of the season Sept. 20 when she takes on a short but talented field in the $150,000 Gallant Bloom Handicap (gr. II) at Belmont Park. Thursday, September 18, 2008
HRTV: Pursuit of the Cup Sept 12 (Video)

HRTV: Pursuit of the Cup Sept 12 (Video)

HRTV's weekly series analyzing each division of the Breeders' Cup. This episode includes an preview of the Monmouth Stakes, a Recap of the Woodbine Mine, previews of the Futurity and the Arlington-Washington Futurity, and much, much more. Friday, September 12, 2008
Tough Tiz's Sis Romps in Ruffian

Tough Tiz's Sis Romps in Ruffian

Bob Baffert scratched morning-line favorite Indian Blessing in the $300,000 Ruffian Handicap (gr. I), but still left himself a chance with his other lesser-known entry, Tough Tiz's Sis. The veteran trainer must have known exactly what he was doing, as the daughter of Tiznow enjoyed the sloppy conditions at Belmont Park en route to a dominating 12 1/4 length victory Sept. 6. Saturday, September 06, 2008
Indian Blessing Scratched From Ruffian

Indian Blessing Scratched From Ruffian

Indian Blessing, the 7-5 morning-line favorite for the $300,000 Ruffian Handicap (gr.I) at Belmont Park Sept. 6, was scratched the morning of the race. Saturday, September 06, 2008
HRTV: Pursuit of the Cup Sept 5 (Video)

HRTV: Pursuit of the Cup Sept 5 (Video)

HRTV's weekly series analyzing each division of the Breeders' Cup. This episode includes an analysis of the Woodward, a review of the Juveniles, a preview of the Ruffian and much, much more. Saturday, September 06, 2008
Indian Blessing Faces New Challenge

Indian Blessing Faces New Challenge

Hal and Patti Earnhardt's homebred Indian Blessing will try older horses for the first time and stretch out past a mile once again, as she battles eight fillies and mares in the $300,000 Ruffian Handicap (gr. I) Sept. 6 at Belmont Park. Thursday, September 04, 2008
Saratoga Notes: Test Winner 'Great'

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. Sunday, August 03, 2008
Indian Blessing Cruises in Test

Indian Blessing Cruises in Test

Hal and Patti Earnhardt's homebred filly Indian Blessing, who began her remarkable career almost a year ago by breaking her maiden at Saratoga, returned for the first time Aug. 2 in the $250,000 Test Stakes (gr. I) and like she did in her debut, destroyed the competition. This time, the 3-year-old daughter of Indian Charlie won by seven lengths to earn the fourth grade I victory of her career. Saturday, August 02, 2008
Back On Track, Indian Blessing Eyes Test

Back On Track, Indian Blessing Eyes Test

Indian Blessing, who rebounded from consecutive defeats with a resounding victory in the July 5 Prioress (gr. I), returns to Saratoga for the first time since breaking her maiden when she takes on five 3-year-old fillies in the $250,000 Darley Test (gr. I) Aug. 2. Thursday, July 31, 2008
Prioress: Indian Blessing Back On Top

Prioress: Indian Blessing Back On Top

Cutting back to six furlongs, Hal and Patti Earnhardt's Eclipse Award-winning filly Indian Blessing returned to the winner's circle for the first time since February, as she took over at the top of the stretch and drew away for a convincing five-length score in the $250,000 Prioress Stakes (gr. I) July 5 in the mud at Belmont Park. Saturday, July 05, 2008
Indian Blessing Cuts Back For Prioress

Indian Blessing Cuts Back For Prioress

Bob Baffert offered no excuses for his prized filly Indian Blessing during her last two races, the only two losses of her career. In fact, Baffert says those two setbacks should only help the daughter of Indian Charlie going forward. Her next test is the $250,000 Prioress Stakes (gr. I) July 5 at Belmont. Thursday, July 03, 2008

Half Brother to Indian Blessing Debuts

Trainer Bob Baffert sends out Spaniard, a half-brother to 2007 2-year-old filly champion Indian Blessing, for his first start June 19 in the eighth race at Hollywood Park. Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Zaftig Zooms, 'Blessing' Second in Acorn

Zaftig Zooms, 'Blessing' Second in Acorn

Zaftig roared past last year's 2-year-old champion Indian Blessing to pull away to a 4 1/2-length win in the $250,000 Acorn Stakes (gr. I) June 7 at Belmont Park, nabbing her second consecutive score this season. Saturday, June 07, 2008
Indian Blessing Returns in Acorn

Indian Blessing Returns in Acorn

Last year's Eclipse Award-winning 2-year-old filly Indian Blessing makes her highly-anticipated return in the $250,000 Acorn (gr. I) June 7 at Belmont Park, and trainer Bob Baffert is expecting her to rebound nicely from her first career defeat. Thursday, June 05, 2008
Proud Spell Nominated to Triple Crown

Proud Spell Nominated to Triple Crown

Airdrie Stud's-homebred filly Proud Spell has been nominated to the Triple Crown. She is slated to make her next start against fillies in the Ashland Stakes (gr. I) April 5 at Keeneland. Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Country Star Tops Oaks Future Wager Pool

Country Star Tops Oaks Future Wager Pool

Indian Blessing's surprising slip from the ranks of the unbeaten in the Fair Grounds Oaks (gr. II) March 8 left Country Star and Proud Spell atop the betting in Pool 2 of Churchill Downs' 2008 Kentucky Oaks Future Wager, which closed March 9. Sunday, March 09, 2008
Indian Blessing Could Miss Kentucky Oaks

Indian Blessing Could Miss Kentucky Oaks

After suffering her first defeat March 8 in the Fair Grounds Oaks (gr. II), Bob Baffert said 2007 2-year-old filly champion Indian Blessing would receive a break and possibly miss the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) on May 4. Sunday, March 09, 2008

KOFW: Eight Belles, Pure Clan Show Way

Proud Spell's upset of previously unbeaten champion Indian Blessing in the Fair Grounds Oaks March 8 left Eight Belles and Pure Clan co-favored at odds of 5-1 with one day of betting remaining for Pool 2 of Churchill Downs' 2008 Kentucky Oaks Future Wager. Sunday, March 09, 2008
Proud Spell Bewitches Indian Blessing

Proud Spell Bewitches Indian Blessing

Three days ago, trainer Larry Jones said he hoped Proud Spell would pressure Indian Blessing through the early lead in the Fair Grounds Oaks (gr. II). Although Brereton Jones' homebred Proud Citizen filly didn't exactly do that, she did manage to wear down the Eclipse Award winner and get her own score in the March 8 event in New Orleans. Saturday, March 08, 2008

Indian Blessing 3-1 in Oaks Future Bet

Unbeaten Indian Blessing, the champion 2-year-old filly of 2007 and the favorite for Saturday's Fair Grounds Oaks (gr. II), was a strong 3-1 favorite following the first of four days of betting on Pool 2 of Churchill Downs' 2008 Kentucky Oaks Future Wager. Friday, March 07, 2008
Indian Blessing Heads Fair Grounds Oaks

Indian Blessing Heads Fair Grounds Oaks

In a recent Q&A with Blood-Horse staff writer Jason Shandler, trainer Bob Baffert said the Eclipse Award-winning Indian Blessing is "so talented, I think she can handle anything." The 3-year-old daughter of Indian Charlie will only have to handle three other runners in the $400,000 Fair Grounds Oaks (gr. II) March 8. Thursday, March 06, 2008

Triple Crown Talk Q & A with Bob Baffert

Okay, so three-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Bob Baffert does not have anyone on this year's Classic trail, so far. But thanks to Indian Blessing, he does have the best 3-year-old filly in the nation. Undefeated in five starts, the 2007 juvenile filly champion will look to continue her domination March 8 in the $400,000 Fair Grounds Oaks. Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Indian Blessing Favored in Oaks Pool 2

Indian Blessing Favored in Oaks Pool 2

Hal and Patti Earnhardt's unbeaten Indian Blessing, the champion 2-year-old filly of 2007 and winner of the $2 million Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) and the Feb. 9 Silverbulletday Stakes (gr. III) at Fair Grounds, is the solid morning line choice over rival Proud Spell in Pool 2 of Churchill Downs' 2008 Kentucky Oaks Future Wager, which is scheduled to open March 6. Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Indian Blessing Favorite in FG Oaks

Indian Blessing Favorite in FG Oaks

Eclipse Award winner Indian Blessing and archrival Proud Spell match strides for a third time in the $400,000 Fair Grounds Oaks (gr. II) at Fair Grounds March 8. Monday, March 03, 2008
Indian Blessing Tops Kentucky Oaks Noms

Indian Blessing Tops Kentucky Oaks Noms

Hal and Patti Earnhardt's unbeaten Indian Blessing, the champion 2-year-old filly of 2007, and winner of the $2 million Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I), tops a roster of 165 3-year-old fillies nominated to compete in the 134th running of the $500,000 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) at Churchill Downs on Friday, May 2. Monday, March 03, 2008
Indian Blessing Tops Oaks' Pool 1

Indian Blessing Tops Oaks' Pool 1

Unbeaten Indian Blessing, the champion 2-year-old filly of 2007, took over the role of narrow favorite in the first pool of the 2008 Kentucky Oaks Future Wager after the Bob Baffert-trained filly's win in the $200,000 Silverbulletday Stakes (gr. III) at Fair Grounds Feb. 9. Sunday, February 10, 2008
Indian Blessing Stays Perfect

Indian Blessing Stays Perfect

Last year's 2-year-old champion filly and Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Fillies (gr. I) winner won at her fifth different racetrack and captured her fourth graded stakes. Saturday, February 09, 2008
Three-Way Battle in Oaks Future Bet

Three-Way Battle in Oaks Future Bet

Hollywood Starlet (gr. I) winner Country Star, unbeaten 2-year-old filly champion Indian Blessing and the "all others" wagering interest were co-favored at odds of 7-2 at the midpoint of the four-day pool Feb. 8. Friday, February 08, 2008
Indian Blessing In Silverbulletday

Indian Blessing In Silverbulletday

Eclipse Award winner Indian Blessing will attempt to maintain a perfect record for Hal and Patti Earnhardt when she leads a field of seven in the $200,000 Silverbulletday Stakes (gr. III) at Fair Grounds Feb. 9. Tuesday, February 05, 2008

All Others Strong in Oaks Future

Unbeaten 2-year-old filly champion Indian Blessing and the impressive grade I winner Country Star head a strong roster of 3-year-old fillies listed as wagering interests in the first of three pools of Churchill Downs' 2008 Kentucky Oaks Future Wager. Tuesday, February 05, 2008
War Pass Tops Experimental

War Pass Tops Experimental

War Pass, undefeated winner of the Bessemer Trust Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I), received the high weight assignment of 127 pounds on the 2007 Experimental Free Handicap. Thursday, January 24, 2008
Indian Blessing: 2-Year-Old Filly

Indian Blessing: 2-Year-Old Filly

Indian Blessing was rewarded for an impressive 2007 campaign that included three victories in as many starts by winning the Eclipse Award for 2-Year-Old Filly Jan. 21 at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Monday, January 21, 2008
Indian Blessing Makes Perfect Gift

Indian Blessing Makes Perfect Gift

Undefeated Indian Blessing cleared her first hurdle of 2008, but she unexpectedly had to outlast the strongest challenge of her brief career in the $150,000 Santa Ynez Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Jan. 13. Sunday, January 13, 2008
Indian Blessing Makes 2008 Debut

Indian Blessing Makes 2008 Debut

Undefeated Indian Blessing, dominant winner of the Grey Goose Vodka Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) in October, kicks off her 3-year-old campaign for trainer Bob Baffert in the Santa Ynez Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Jan. 13. Friday, January 11, 2008
Eclipse Awards a No-Brainer This Year

Eclipse Awards a No-Brainer This Year

Start engraving the Eclipse Awards. This year's honors are all but a done deal. Despite the horrible conditions at Monmouth Park, the Breeders' Cup World Championships were surprisingly formful, with several favorites and leading contenders turning in dominating performances. Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Indian Blessing Thoroughly Homebred

Indian Blessing, winner of the Grey Goose Juvenile Fillies (gr. I), is thoroughly a product of the racing and breeding program of Hal and Patti Earnhardt III, who raced not only the filly's sire but also her stakes-winning dam. Saturday, October 27, 2007
Indian Blessing Clearly Best in Juvenile Fillies

Indian Blessing Clearly Best in Juvenile Fillies

Indian Blessing, the 8-5 favorite, led he 13-horse field on a merry chase in the $2-million Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) at Monmouth Park Oct. 27, cruising to an easy 3 1/2-length gate-to-wire victory. Saturday, October 27, 2007
Indian Blessing Morning-Line Choice in Juvenile Fillies

Indian Blessing Morning-Line Choice in Juvenile Fillies

Frizette Stakes (gr. I) winner Indian Blessing was installed as the 3-1 morning-line favorite for the $2-million Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) Oct. 27 at Monmouth Park. Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Steve Haskin's BC Countdown: On to Monmouth

The preps are over and the journey to Jersey begins. This past weekend's stakes orgy did not measure up to the stirring stretch battles and top-class performances we saw the previous week. While there were some big efforts and exciting finishes, it was not a good weekend for favorites, with several big-name stars and division leaders going down to defeat. Monday, October 08, 2007
No Prayers Needed; Indian Blessing Overpowers Frizette Foes

No Prayers Needed; Indian Blessing Overpowers Frizette Foes

After flashing brilliant speed in her debut, Indian Blessing showed she's got some stamina as well with a commanding 4 1/2-length victory in the $400,000 Frizette Stakes (gr. I) for 2-year-old fillies Oct. 6 at Belmont Park. Saturday, October 06, 2007

Indian Blessing Should be on Front End in Frizette

The forecast for this year's Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) will become a little clearer Oct. 6 at Belmont Park, following the results of the $400,000 Frizette Stakes (gr. I). Thursday, October 04, 2007
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Indian Blessing wins the 2009 Gallant Bloom.
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Indian Blessing wins the 2009 Gallant Bloom.
Indian Blessing wins the 2009 Gallant Bloom.
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Indian Blessing holds off Proud Spell to take the Silverbulletday.
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Indian Blessing holds off Golden Doc A in the Santa Ynez.
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  5. Gio Ponti (KY)
  6. Rip Van Winkle (IRE)
  7. Lookin At Lucky (KY)
  8. Summer Bird
  9. Colonel John
  10. Dancing in Silks (CA)