Grade II Winner Kathmanblu Retired
- By Esther Marr
- Breeding, Sales, Kentucky
Dual graded stakes winner Kathmanblu, a 4-year-old daughter of Bluegrass Cat, has been retired from racing.
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Kathmanblu works at Keeneland 10/10/2011.
Photo: Coady Photography
Kathmanblu works at Keeneland 10/10/2011.
Photo: Coady Photography
Kathmanblu - Churchill Downs 05/03/11.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography
Kathmanblu works at Churchill Downs 5/2/2011.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Kathmanblu - Churchill Downs 04/28/11.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Kathmanblu - Churchill Downs 04/28/11.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Kathmanblu wins the 2011 Rachel Alexandra.
Photo: Hodges Photography/Lou Hodges, Jr.
Kathmanblu wins the 2011 Rachel Alexandra.
Photo: Hodges Photography/Lou Hodges, Jr.
Kathmanblu wins the 2011 Sweetest Chant.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Kathmanblu wins the 2010 Golden Rod.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography
Kathmanblu wins the 2010 Golden Rod.
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Bridgeton (outside) and Kathmanblu work at Keeneland on October 30, 2010.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Kathmanblu wins the 2010 Jessamine Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Kathmanblu wins the 2010 Jessamine Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Kathmanblu wins the 2010 Jessamine Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Kathmanblu wins the 2010 Jessamine Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Kathmanblu wins the 2010 Jessamine Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Kathmanblu wins the 2010 Jessamine Stakes.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Kathmanblu wins the 2010 Jessamine Stakes.
Photo: Mathea KelleyConnections
| Trainer | Kenneth G. McPeek |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Fabio A. Arguello, Jr. |
| Owner | Five D Thoroughbreds and Wind River Stables |
| Breeder | Five-D Thoroughbreds, LLC |
Pedigree
| Kathmanblu View Five-Cross Pedigree | Bluegrass Cat | Storm Cat |
| She's a Winner | ||
| Abba Gold | Devil's Bag | |
| Valiant Jewel |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2009 Hip 1344 |
Yearling | Denali Stud, agent for Five-D Thoroughbreds | ($57,000) | |
| KEENOV2012 Hip 44 |
Racing or broodmare prospect | Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent for Five-D Thoroughbreds & Wind River Stable | ($475,000) | |
| FTKNOV2013 Hip 84 |
Broodmare | Shadai Farm | Four Star Sales, agent for Glencrest Farm | $600,000 |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
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