Bob and John, Musket Man to South Korea
New York-based sires Bob and John and Musket Man have been sold to stand in 2016 in South Korea.
Musket Man
- Dark Bay or Brown Colt
- Born 2006
- KY-Bred
Don Haines/Tom Cooley Photography
Musket Man wins the 2010 Super Stakes.
Mathea Kelley
Musket Man gallops at Churchill Downs on April 29
Mathea Kelley
Musket Man gallops at Churchill Downs on April 29
Anne M. Eberhardt
Musket Man works at Churchill Downs, April 25, 2009.
Four Footed Fotos
Musket Man wins the 2009 Illinois Derby.
Four Footed Fotos
Musket Man wins the 2009 Illinois Derby.
Four Footed Fotos
Musket Man wins the Illinois Derby.
Tom Cooley Photography
Musket Man wins the Tampa Bay Derby
Tom Cooley Photography
Musket Man wins the Tampa Bay Derby
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Ostrolenka, Good Luck Gus Rematch in NY Derby
The top three finishers from the May 25 Mike Lee Stakes at Belmont Park will meet again July 3 in the New York Derby at Finger Lakes.
Musket Man to Waldorf Farm in New York
Musket Man, the sire of top New York-bred 2-year-old Ostrolenka, moves to Waldorf Farm near North Chatham, N.Y., for 2015. His fee will be $2,500.
Ostrolenka First Winner for Sire Musket Man
Ostrolenka led gate to wire en route to a visually impressive 14 1/2-length romp Sept. 28 in the second race at Belmont Park and became the first winner for Louisiana stallion Musket Man.
Musket Man to Elite Thoroughbreds
Musket Man, who placed in the 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and the BlackBerry Preakness Stakes (gr. I), will stand at Michele Rodriguez's Elite Thoroughbreds near Folsom, La.
Musket Man to Stand in Florida
Musket Man will enter stud this year at Vinery near Summerfield, Fla.
Jersey Town Scores 34-1 Cigar Mile Upset
In a star-studded field that included four Breeders' Cup starters, it was the longest shot on the board, Jersey Town, who pulled a 34-1 shocker in the Hill 'N' Dale Cigar Mile (gr. I) Nov. 27 at Aqueduct.
Stars Line Up for Chance at Cigar Mile
Four horses coming out of Breeders' Cup races will return for a bang-up edition of the $250,000 Hill 'N' Dale Cigar Mile Handicap (gr. I) Nov. 27 at Aqueduct.
Who Will be the 2011 Handicap Stars?
The recent retirements of many 2010 stars leaves major question marks for next year. Read Blog
You Make the Call: 2010 BC Classic
Who will win the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic? Who will finish last? Now is your chance to see how your picks stack up against the rest of the BloodHorse.com community. Predict the Order
Haskin's BC Report: Saturday Longshots
Musket Man, Paddy O'Prado, and Fly Down offer good value in Breeders' Cup Classic.
'Lucky' Likes What He Sees at Churchill
Lookin At Lucky, the nation's top 3-year-old contender for Saturday's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Churchill Downs, got his first tour of the Churchill track under exercise rider Jorge Alvarez the morning of Wednesday.
Countdown to the Cup: Musket Loaded
Musket Man likely will be a huge overlay in the Breeders' Cup Classic
Musket Man Will Try Breeders' Cup Classic
Trainer Derek Ryan confirmed Oct. 13 that Musket Man will make his next start in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) on Nov. 6 at Churchill Downs.
Etched Holds Off Musket Man in Monmouth Cup
A determined Etched held off the closing charge of odds-on favorite Musket Man to win the Monmouth Cup Stakes (gr. II) Oct. 9.
No Pushovers in Short Monmouth Cup Field
A small but select -- and extremely competitive -- field of six has been entered for the $200,000 Monmouth Cup (gr. II) at Monmouth Park Oct. 9.
Jockey Club Gold Cup Next for Whitney Winner
Following his thrilling victory over Quality Road in the Whitney Handicap (gr. I), Blame will be pointed to the Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) at Belmont Park for his next start Oct. 2.
Blame Grinds Out Whitney Over Quality Road
Blame closed relentlessly through the lane to nab front-running Quality Road just before the wire Aug. 7 in a thrilling Whitney Invitational Handicap (gr. I) at Saratoga.
Whitney Attracts Blame, Quality Road Showdown
Quality Road and Blame, sitting atop the national handicap division for much of the year, square off in what shapes up as a superb lineup for Saratoga's $750,000 Whitney Invitational Handicap (gr. I) Aug. 7.
Quality Road Repels Musket Man in Met Mile
Quality Road remained perfect in three starts this year, as the star 4-year-old held off a charging Musket Man in deep stretch to take the $500,000 Metropolitan Handicap (gr. I) under John Velazquez.
Fresh Quality Road Tops Met Mile Lineup
Freshened up since his sensational 12 3/4-length length triumph in the Donn Handicap (gr. I) nearly four months ago, Quality Road is the one to beat in the $500,000 Metropolitan Handicap (gr. I) at Belmont Park May 31.
Washington-Bred Atta Boy Roy Scores CD Stakes
Calvin Borel guided his mount to an early lead and never looked back. This time, Borel steered 10-1 chance Atta Boy Roy to a wire-to-wire score in the $250,000 Churchill Downs (gr. II) May 1.
Strong Crew Takes on Churchill Downs Stakes
A Baker's Dozen passed the entry box for the seven-furlong Churchill Downs Stakes (gr. II) including Munnings, Hull, Kensei, and recent Carter Handicap (gr. I) winner Warrior's Reward.
Warrior's Reward Edges Musket Man in Carter
Warrior's Reward, with Julien Leparoux aboard, caught Musket Man in deep stretch and nosed out his rival during a head-bobbing finish in the $250,000 Carter Handicap (gr. I) April 3 at Aqueduct.
Munnings, Musket Man Square Off in Carter
Munnings and Musket Man will square off in the grade I, $250,000 Carter Handicap April 3 at Aqueduct.
Musket Man Fires in Super Stakes at Tampa Bay
Musket Man made a successful return in his first start since back-to-back third-place finishes in the first two legs of last year's Triple Crown, winning the Super Stakes by a half-length at Tampa Bay Downs Feb. 6.
Musket Man Returns in Super Stakes at Tampa
Musket Man, winner of the 2009 Tampa Bay Derby and Illinois Derby, and third place finisher in both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, will make his first start of the season in the $75,000 Super Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs
Bone Bruise Stops Musket Man for the Year
Multiple graded winner Musket Man, who made a name for himself during this year's Triple Crown run, will miss Monmouth Park's Haskell Invitational Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 2 and the rest of the racing season with a bone bruise in his left front foot.
Musket Man Works Toward Haskell
Musket Man, third in both the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and Preakness (gr. I) this spring, returned to the track June 24 as he starts preparations for the $1 million Haskell Invitational (gr. I) on Aug. 2.
Haskin's Preakness Recap: Remarkable Rachel
Rachel Carson, author of "Silent Spring," wrote: "One way to open your eyes is to ask yourself, 'What if I had never seen this before? What if I knew I would never see it again'?"
Rachel Alexandra Defeats Boys in Preakness
Calvin Borel made the right choice and history was made May 16 at Pimlico, when for the first time the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner not only ran in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) but won the race in convincing fashion. Rachel Alexandra finished first and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands winner Mine That Bird was second.
Intrigue Abounds in Preakness 134
A field of 13 is set to line the gates at Pimlico Race Course May 16 for the 1 3/16-mile classic. It is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing Preakness Stakes in recent memory.
Preakness Contenders: Pedigree Profiles
Insight into the pedigrees of this year's Preakness contenders is only a click away. This easy-to-read report includes pedigree analyses from Alan Porter, Avalyn Hunter, and Tom Hall. Order your copy today and separate the contenders from the pretenders.
'Rachel' Draws Post 13 as 8-5 Favorite
Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner Rachel Alexandra drew post 13 and was installed as the solid 8-5 morning-line favorite for the $1-million Preakness Stakes (gr. I) May 16 at Pimlico.
Haskin's Preakness Report: Haywire
There is no denying that Ahmed Zayat started a firestorm of controversy when he went on HRTV and TVG to announce and then take back his intentions of trying to keep Rachel Alexandra out of the Preakness Stakes (gr. I). The predicted fallout occurred, but it is now time to cut him some slack.
Preakness Notes - May 8
A decision as to whether Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner Rachel Alexandra will be supplemented into the field for the $1 million Preakness (gr. I) could be made May 10 or 11 after the filly works for her new trainer, Steve Asmussen.
At Least Nine to Run in Preakness
The prospective field for the Preakness (gr. I) grew by three confirmed starters when the connections of Musket Man, General Quarters and Terrain committed to the middle jewel of racing's Triple Crown on May 6. The $1 million race now has nine definite starters, with Big Drama the first to arrive at historic Pimlico Race Course. The 1 3/16-mile event is on May 16.
Musket Man Likely for Preakness
Musket Man, the third-place finisher in the May 2 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), will likely run in the May 16 Preakness Stakes (gr. I).
The Morning After: Basking in the Derby Glow
On a cool, wet May 3 morning in the barn area of Churchill Downs, the owners and trainer of Mine That Bird were basking in the limelight while still trying to absorb what had transpired the previous day when the 3-year-old gelding posted a stunning 6 3/4-length victory over Pioneerof the Nile in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Vic Carlson: The Man Behind the Musket
Owner Vic Carlson leaned against the wall of Barn 41 April 29 at Churchill Downs waiting for his Musket Man to head to the track for his morning gallop. The one-time high school athletic director turned money-machine magnate has been to the Kentucky Derby before, but not with some skin in the game.
General Quarters Breezes Five Furlongs
General Quarters, the "feel-good" horse of this year's Kentucky Derby, breezed five furlongs in 1:01 4/5 over a fast track at Churchill Downs April 23.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 04/21/09
Regal Ransom sneaks onto the list as Godolphin confirms he will run in the Derby.
Dubai Pair Turn in Quick Derby Works
Godolphin's pair of contenders for the $2 million-guaranteed Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) Desert Party and Regal Ransom turned in sharp works April 18 in their first serious training at Churchill Downs, while Illinois Derby (gr. II) winner Musket Man worked a strong six furlongs under Derby jockey Eibar Coa.
Ky. Derby Trail: Memorable Moments
We're getting close to judgment day -- finding that single horse or betting angle or most attractive overlay possibilities. Until the horses can be observed in the flesh starting next week, here are some of the most memorable moments on this year's Derby trail in one person's opinion that will help in finding potential overlays.
Jockey Eibar Coa Rehires Agent
- By Claire Novak
A quarrel between jockey Eibar Coa and his agent, Matt Muzikar, has been resolved, Muzikar said April 13.
Ky. Derby Trail: Coast Clash Looms Big
It's not quite the Sunshine Millions, but this year's Kentucky Derby (gr. I) is looking like a regional battle between California- and Florida-based horses, who at this point appear on their way to occupying the top four favorite roles in the Run for the Roses.
Musket Man Wins Illinois Derby
Musket Man took over at the top of the lane and cruised to an impressive two-length victory in the $500,000 Illinois Derby (gr. II) April 4 at Hawthorne Park. It was the second straight graded stakes victory for the son of Yonaguska, who also took the Tampa Bay Derby (gr. III) last month.
Quality Road Tops Late TC Nominees
Florida Derby winner Quality Road headlines a list of 11 late nominees to Thoroughbred racing's 2009 Triple Crown.
Musket Man Illinois Derby Favorite
Tampa Bay Derby (gr. III) winner Musket Man and Illinois-bred Giant Oak lead a wide-open field of 11 in the 52nd edition of the $500,000 Illinois Derby (gr. II) April 4 at Hawthorne Race Course
Ky. Derby Trail: Louisville Shuffle
As often happens on the Kentucky Derby trail, they fell like proverbial bowling pins last weekend, although two of the bigger names reinforced their strong position. Not all the vanquished will be taken off the trail, as some deserve another chance after racing on less than desirable surfaces, but they have put themselves in a desperate situation.
Connections
| Trainer | Derek S. Ryan |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Rajiv Maragh |
| Owner | Fein, Eric and Carlson, Vic |
| Breeder | Jim E. Nelson & Sergio De Sousa |
Pedigree
| Musket Man View Five-Cross Pedigree | Yonaguska | Cherokee Run |
| Marital Spook | ||
| Fortuesque | Fortunate Prospect | |
| Flambeau |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2007 Hip 2613 |
Yearling | Vic Carlson | Hidden Brook, agent | $15,000 |
| FTMMAY2008 Hip 531 |
Two-year-old | SAB Training, agent | ($35,000) |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
Search Horses
Trending Horses
| Tepin |
| Beholder |
| Songbird |
| Nyquist |
| Arrogate |
| Exaggerator |
| Dacita (CHI) |
| Rainha Da Bateria |
| Steip Amach (IRE) |
| Frosted |
