Grade II Winner Informed Sires First Foal
The first reported foal by multiple grade II winner Informed is a filly born Jan. 18 at Pat Thompson's Ridgeley Farm.
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Informed wins the 2009 Californian.
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Informed wins the 2009 Californian.
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Informed wins the 2009 Californian.
Photo: Benoit
Informed wins the 2009 Californian.
Photo: Benoit
Informed wins the 2009 Californian.
Photo: Benoit
Informed wins the 2009 Californian.
Photo: Benoit
Cowboy Cal wins the 2009 San Pasqual.
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Cowboy Cal wins the 2009 San Pasqual.
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Cowboy Cal wins the 2009 San Pasqual.
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| Trainer | Doug F. O'Neill |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Joseph Talamo |
| Owner | W. C. Racing, Westside Rentals.com and Sarno, Russ |
| Breeder | Ernest C. Frohboese |
Pedigree
| Informed View Five-Cross Pedigree | Tiznow | Cee's Tizzy |
| Cee's Song | ||
| Cajun Two Step | Tabasco Cat | |
| Tapstress |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2005 Hip 783 |
Yearling | Robert & Beverly Lewis | Chesapeake Farm, agent | $500,000 |
Twirling Candy Gets Acid Test in Goodwood
Unbeaten Twirling Candy attempts to become the third 3-year-old in the past four years to win the $250,000 Goodwood Stakes (gr. I) Oct. 2, which would earn the colt a berth in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).
Goodwood: Quality Foes Await Mine That Bird
Mine That Bird, stunning winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) this spring, has hooked a highly contentious field for his first try against older horses in Oak Tree's $350,000 Goodwood Stakes (gr. I) at Santa Anita Oct. 10.
Col. John, Einstein Clash in Pacific Classic
Colonel John and Einstein, who were expected to clash in the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) this past spring, should finally have their first meeting as the favorites in the $1 million Pacific Classic (gr. I) at Del Mar on Sept. 6.
Contenders in Final Works for Pacific Classic
Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I) winner Rail Trip, San Diego Handicap (gr. II) victor Informed, and Eddie Read (gr. IT) winner Global Hunter wrapped up their serious work for the $1-million Pacific Classic with drills on the morning of Aug. 30.
Informed Wins 'Diego by Nose; Well Armed Last
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Informed nosed pacesetter Mast Track to win the $250,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) Aug. 2 when 3-5 favorite Well Armed failed to fire in his first start since capturing the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) in March.
Well Armed Faces Eight in San Diego 'Cap
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Well Armed makes his first start since his record 14-length romp in the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) when he takes on eight rivals in the $250,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) at Del Mar Aug. 2.
O'Neill Aims at Fifth Gold Cup With Informed
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Trainer Doug O'Neill, perfect in four previous tries in the TVG/Betfair Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I), shoots for his fifth win since 2002 when he saddles Informed for the $700,000 Cushion Track event July 11.
O'Neill, Baze Make Right Call With Informed
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Lightly-regarded Informed, ridden vigorously by Tyler Baze from before the quarter pole, gradually wore down favored Rail Trip in deep stretch to win the $250,000 Californian (gr. II) at odds of 14-1 at Hollywood Park June 13.
Even Dozen to Clash in Californian
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Ball Four, who proved too tough for the previously undefeated Rail Trip on the front end in the Mervyn LeRoy Handicap (gr. II) one month ago, is back as the 120-pound co-high weight for the $250,000 Californian (gr. II) at Hollywood Park June 13.
Bullsbay Rides Rail for Alysheba Win
- By Ron Mitchell
- News, Racing
Bullsbay, a 5-year-old son of Tiznow, benefitted from a rail-skimming ride by Jeremy Rose to wear down Cool Coal Man and win the grade III Alysheba Stakes on the Kentucky Oaks undercard May 1 at Churchill Downs.
Behavior Modification Works for Informed
Informed, continuing to improve his behavior during his morning exercise, galloped without incident at Nad al Sheba under exercise rider Tony Romero in preparation for the March 28 Godolphin Mile (UAE-II).
Informed: Unruly, But Talented
If California-based runner Informed finds his way home first in the $1 million Godolphin Mile (UAE-II) March 28, it could very well mark one of the most distinctive training feats in Nad al Sheba racing history.
Informed Clear Choice in Godolphin Mile
One of the big hopes for the Godolphin Mile (UAE-II) is American challenger Informed, who made a dramatic entrance on to the Nad Al Sheba track the morning of March 24, performing a series of almost Lipizzaner-like leaps before spurting into his 1 1/2-mile gallop.
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.
Cowboy Cal Spurred to San Pasqual Win
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Front-running Cowboy Cal, one of the few horses that Robert and Janice McNair kept after they sold Stonerside Stable to Darley last year, nipped 28-1 shot Informed by a nose to win the $150,000 San Pasqual Handicap (gr. II) at Santa Anita Jan. 10.
Well Armed Headlines San Pasqual Dozen
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Grade I winner Well Armed will make his first start since a ninth-place finish as the 6-5 choice in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile more than two months ago when he tackles the $150,000 San Pasqual Handicap (gr. II) at Santa Anita Jan. 10.
Goodwood Foes Will Test Pro-Ride Surface
The Goodwood Stakes (gr. I), as usual, serves as the main prep race in Southern California for the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) this season. But for the 11 entered in this year's $500,000 renewal Sept. 24, it's also the first test of Santa Anita's new Pro-Ride synthetic racing surface and will go a long way toward determining which contenders move on.
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