Calimonco Retired, to Stand at Ballena Vista
Calimonco, a multiple stakes winner and the only full brother to Breeders' Cup champions Sweet Catomine and Life is Sweet, will enter stud at Donald and Karen Cohn's Ballena Vista Farm in 2013.
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Life Is Sweet wins the 2009 Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Life Is Sweet wins the 2009 Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic.
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Life Is Sweet wins the 2009 Santa Margarita
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Life Is Sweet wins the 2009 Santa Margarita
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Life Is Sweet wins the 2009 Santa Margarita
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Life is Sweet wins the 2009 La Canada
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Life is Sweet wins the 2009 El Encino
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| Trainer | John A. Shirreffs |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Garrett K. Gomez |
| Owner | Pam & Martin Wygod |
| Breeder | Mr. & Mrs. Martin J. Wygod |
Pedigree
| Life Is Sweet View Five-Cross Pedigree | Storm Cat | Storm Bird |
| Terlingua | ||
| Sweet Life | Kris S. | |
| Symbolically |
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Calimonco to Stand at Ballena Vista Farm
Stakes winner Calimonco, a full brother to Breeders' Cup winners Sweet Catomine and Life Is Sweet, will enter stud in 2012 at Donald and Karen Cohn's Ballena Vista Farm near Ramona, Calif.
Through The Lens: The Sweet Life, Cont.
Anne Eberhardt gets a sweet surprise at Lane's End Farm. Read Blog
Through The Lens: The Sweet Life
Anne Eberhardt visits with Life Is Sweet at Lane's End Farm. Read Blog
Moneigh Auction Up and Running for ReRun
ReRun's spring auction of Moneigh paintings created by equine stars such as Zenyatta runs through Sun., May 2 on eBay to benefit retired Thoroughbres.
Life Is Sweet in Foal to Smart Strike
Life Is Sweet, the 2009 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I) winner for Martin and Pam Wygod, has been pronounced in foal to Smart Strike.
Sweet Life is KY Broodmare of the Year
Sweet Life, a daughter of Kris S. who is the dam of champion Sweet Catomine and grade I winner Life Is Sweet, was named Kentucky Broodmare of the Year.
Ladies' Classic Winner Life is Sweet Retired
Life is Sweet, who was to travel to Dubai for the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), has been retired after having muscle cramps following a workout March 13 at Hollywood Park.
Furthest Land to Travel to Dubai World Cup
Ken and Sarah Ramsey will aim to make international history on March 27 when their Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) winner Furthest Land competes in the $10-million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I).
Life Is Sweet Confirmed for Dubai World Cup
The connections of Life Is Sweet, who unleashed a powerful stretch run to win the Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic (gr. I), have accepted an invitation to take on males in the Dubai World Cup.
St Trinians Scores Sweet Win in Santa Maria
St Trinians recorded her fourth victory in succession since arriving in the United States and soundly defeated Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I) winner Life Is Sweet in the $250,000 Santa Maria Handicap Feb. 13.
Life Is Sweet Back to Work in Santa Maria
Life Is Sweet makes her first appearance since her rousing victory in the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I) when she faces eight rivals in the $250,000 Santa Maria Handicap (gr. II)at Santa Anita Feb. 13.
Life Is Sweet Scratched from San Gorgonio
Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I) winner Life Is Sweet was scratched from the the Jan. 2 San Gorgonio Handicap (gr. IIT) when she "tied up a little" following a morning jog, according to trainer John Shirreffs.
Life Is Sweet Starts New Season On Turf
Making her first start since a rousing triumph in the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I) two months ago, Life Is Sweet returns in the $150,000 San Gorgonio Handicap (gr. IIT) on the turf at Santa Anita Jan. 2.
Life Is Sweet May Run in Bayakoa 'Cap Dec. 5
Life Is Sweet, winner of the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I), could run next the $150,000 Bayakoa Handicap (gr. II) at Hollywood Park Dec. 5, according to the filly's owner.
Shirreffs: Classic Winner Zenyatta is HOY
A day after undefeated Zenyatta became a giant of the racing world with a spine-tingling victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), trainer John Shirreffs said she should be Horse of the Year over favored Rachel Alexandra.
Breeders' Cup Slideshows
Relive the 2009 Breeders' Cup with our collection of photo galleries.
Breeders' Cup Handle $150 Million and Rising
Through Nov. 8, the all-sources handle for the recent Breeders' Cup World Championships exceeded $150.2 million. The total does not include an estimated $24.75 million in exchange wagering handled by Betfair.
'Sweet' Victory in the Ladies Classic
Pam and Martin Wygod's locally-based Life is Sweet rallied from last on the far turn, engulfed the field in the stretch and drew away to a three-length victory in the $2-million Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic (gr. I) Nov. 6 at Santa Anita Park.
Classic Report: Oh, Henry
If there is one main aspect of the Breeders' Cup that is most fascinating it is the merging of American and British cultures, whether it be terminology, style of racing, or in the way horsemen deal with the media and vice versa.
Ladies Classic Has Appeal Even Minus Zenyatta
Rachel Alexandra isn't coming and Zenyatta is leaning to the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I). However, anyone who believes that doesn't leave much for the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I) needs to think again.
Zenyatta 'Definitely' Leaning Toward Classic
Trainer John Shirreffs said on a national teleconference Oct. 28 that the first preference for Zenyatta is the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) as long as she works well this Saturday at Hollywood Park and appears to be peaking for the race.
Countdown to the Cup: Can it Happen Twice?
On April 17, 2008, American racing fans were immersed in the Kentucky Derby (gr. I), and no one was even giving the Breeders' Cup a second thought. But across the Atlantic, there was a scene being played out that would have a far greater effect on the Breeders' Cup than anyone could have imagined.
Perfect Zenyatta Repeats in 'Secret; BC Next
As professional as ever, undefeated Zenyatta equaled Personal Ensign's 13-race winning streak to begin her career, sweeping past the pacesetters in upper stretch to capture Oak Tree's $300,000 Lady's Secret Stakes (gr. I) at Santa Anita in characteristic fashion Oct. 10.
Countdown to the Cup: Goodwood Parade
You can't say there isn't enough to choose from when handicapping Saturday's $350,000 Goodwood Stakes (gr. I), with a smorgasbord of stakes horses all trying to earn their place in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I)
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