Paynter

Striking Similarities: Bayern and Paynter

• May 13, 2014
• Triple Crown

Could Bayern be sitting on a career-best performance in Saturday's Preakness Stakes? read blog

Classic Win is Voted 'Moment of the Year'

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• January 17, 2014
• Racing, Breeders' Cup

Mucho Macho Man's nose victory in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) was voted by fans as the 2013 National Thoroughbred Racing Association's "Moment of the Year."

Slideshow: 2014 Open Houses

• January 15, 2014
• Breeding

Images from Open Houses at Kentucky Farms in 2014. View Slideshow

Moment of the Year Voting Now Open

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• December 13, 2013
• Racing

Online voting is now open at the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) website for the 15th annual "Moment of the Year."

Slideshow: New Sires of 2014

• December 12, 2013
• Breeding

A visual look at some of the new sires for 2014, arranged in in alphabetical order. View Slideshow

Graffiti Mural at Center of Paynter Promotion

• By Glenye Cain Oakford
• November 12, 2013
• Breeding, Kentucky

WinStar commissioned an artist to create a graffiti-style mural to promote entering stallion Paynter.

WinStar Farm Sets 2014 Stud Fees

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• November 5, 2013
• Breeding, Kentucky

Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky., announced 2014 stud fees for its expanded 23-stallion roster, led again by leading sire Distorted Humor who stands for $100,000 stands and nurses.

BC Participants to Support New Vocations

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• October 31, 2013
• Breeders' Cup, West Region, Off Track Thoroughbreds

Some of horse racing's biggest stars are stepping up to the plate to support New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program by pledging a percentage of their purse earnings from the 2013 Breeders' Cup World Championships.

Grade I Winner Paynter to Stand at WinStar

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• October 29, 2013
• Breeding, Breeders' Cup, West Region, Kentucky

Grade I-winning millionaire Paynter, whose story of perseverance a year ago captivated the racing world, will begin his next career in 2014 as a stallion at Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky.

Game On Dude 8-5 in Wide Open Classic

• By Steve Haskin
• October 28, 2013
• Racing, Breeders' Cup

Game On Dude, making his third start in the Classic, is the morning line favorite.

Breeders' Cup News Minute: 10/28/2013

• By Steve Haskin
• October 28, 2013
• Breeders' Cup

Steve talks about the horses who have worked today, including Game On Dude, Paynter, and Flashback. We learn news of Graydar being out of the Dirt Mile and when international horses are arriving at the track. watch video

Breeders' Cup: Baffert, Game On Dude, Paynter

• By Claire Novak
• October 28, 2013

Hall of Fame trainer talks about Paynter and Game On Dude after their Oct. 28 works at Santa Anita. Claire asks Bob Baffert if Game On Dude is a different horse from last year, listen to his answer. watch video

Baffert Horses, Beholder Top Oct. 28 Works

• By Ron Mitchell
• October 28, 2013
• Breeders' Cup, West Region

Some of the leading contenders for the Nov. 1-2 Breeders' Cup World Championships, including Game On Dude, Paynter, and Beholder worked at Santa Anita Park the morning of Oct. 28.

Big Three Trainers Dominate Classic Field

• By Steve Haskin
• October 23, 2013
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Bob Baffert, Todd Pletcher, and Bill Mott each will saddle two horses in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) Nov. 2 at Santa Anita Park, with Baffert sending out likely favorite Game On Dude.

Paynter in Sharp Work for BC Classic

• By Steve Haskin
• October 14, 2013
• Racing, Breeders' Cup

Zayat Stables' Paynter tuned up for the Breeders' Cup Classic Oct. 14 with a five-furlong work in 1:00 under jockey Martin Garcia, who will ride the son of Awesome Again in the mile-and-a-quarter race at Santa Anita Nov. 2.

Mike Smith Back on 'Dude' for BC Classic

• By Steve Haskin
• October 1, 2013
• Racing, Breeders' Cup

Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith has been named by fellow Hall of Famer Bob Baffert to ride California-based handicap star Game on Dude in the Nov. 2 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park.

Awesome Again: Mucho Macho Man Flexes Muscles

• By Jack Shinar
• September 28, 2013
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Mucho Macho Man earned his long-anticipated first grade I victory and stamped his return ticket to the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) with an impressive performance in the $250,000 Awesome Again Stakes Sept. 28.

Jockey Club Gold Cup and The Awesome Again

• September 27, 2013
• Handicapping

TimeformUS Weekend Plays: The Jockey Club Gold Cup and The Awesome Again read blog

Paynter, Mucho Macho Man Clash at Santa Anita

• By Jack Shinar
• September 25, 2013
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Grade I winner Paynter, whose comeback from life-threatening illness more than a year ago was stalled in the Woodward Stakes (gr. I), will attempt to atone at Santa Anita Sept. 28 in a race named for his sire, Awesome Again.

Alpha Springs Gate-to-Wire Woodward Upset

• By Claire Novak
• August 31, 2013
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Godolphin Stables' Alpha sprung a wire-to-wire upset in the $735,000 Woodward Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 31, winning for the first time since he took the 2012 Travers Stakes (gr. I) in a dead heat.

That Handicapping Show: The Woodward Stakes

• By Claire Novak
• August 29, 2013
• Handicapping

Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak preview the Woodward Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga. Watch Video

Successful Dan, Paynter Head Strong Woodward

• By Claire Novak
• August 28, 2013
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Successful Dan and Paynter, two horses who have overcome great physical difficulties to continue their racing careers, head a strong edition of the $750,000 Woodward Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 31.

Paynter Works Toward Woodward Stakes

• By Steve Haskin
• August 20, 2013
• Racing, Breeders' Cup

Zayat Stables' Paynter worked seven furlongs in 1:25 3/5 at Del Mar, Aug. 20 in preparation for his cross-country trip to Saratoga, where he will face a number of the nation's top older horses in the Woodward Stakes.

Kettle Corn Pops in San Diego; Paynter 2nd

• By Jack Shinar
• July 27, 2013
• Racing, West Region

Kettle Corn came from off the pace to win the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. III), spoiling the return of Paynter to graded stakes competition July 27 at Del Mar.

Paynter Ready for Next Step in San Diego 'Cap

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• July 24, 2013
• Racing, West Region

Continuing a storybook comeback from near death last spring after winning the Haskell Invitational (gr. I), Paynter will pack 122 pounds versus five solid rivals July 27 in the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. I).

Paynter, Liaison Drill in Tandem at Del Mar

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• July 21, 2013
• Racing, West Region

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert worked Paynter and Liaison, top contenders for the upcoming San Diego Handicap (gr. II), in tandem July 21 and pronounced them both ready for the $200,000 event.

Awesome Patriot Retired to Spendthrift Farm

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• July 11, 2013
• Breeding, West Region, Kentucky

Awesome Patriot, a stakes-winning full brother to 2013 Preakness (gr. I) winner Oxbow, has been retired from racing and will stand the 2014 breeding season at B. Wayne Hughes' Spendthrift Farm in Lexington.

Paynter May Race in San Diego Handicap

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• July 8, 2013
• Racing, West Region

Trainer Bob Baffert indicated July 8 that Zayat Stables' Paynter, who won his comeback race June 14, could resurface in the San Diego Handicap (gr. II) July 27 at Del Mar.

And They're Off: Beginning of Summer Edition

• By Steve Haskin
• June 19, 2013
• Triple Crown

Lenny and Steve discuss the Triple Crown, the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita for 2014, Paynter, and Bob Baffert's second season. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. Watch Video

Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 6/18/2013

• June 18, 2013

Churchill, Chantilly, Hollywood, Belmont, Monmouth; Presque Isle Downs and much more! View Slideshow

Paynter Completes Comeback With Sizzling Win

• By Jack Shinar
• June 14, 2013
• Racing, West Region

Returning from a near-death experience last year, Paynter demolished an allowance field June 14 at Betfair Hollywood Park in his first start since winning last July's Haskell Invitational (gr. I).

Paynter to Return June 14 at Hollywood Park

• June 9, 2013
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

The 2012 Haskell Invitational winner will race for the first time since taking that grade I event, having recovered from a severe illness and ensuing surgery.

Cee's Song Continues to Produce Winning Music

• By Avalyn Hunter
• May 31, 2013
• Breeding, Triple Crown

MAHUBAH'S CORNER
Cee's Song produced four stakes winners, one an important sire, and two multiple stakes producers, each with a grade I winner to her credit.

Paynter Progresses with Half-Mile Work

• By Claire Novak
• March 5, 2013
• Racing, West Region

Haskell Invitational (gr. I) winner Paynter turned in his second work since making a comeback from severe illness and the subsequent surgery he underwent last year, breezing four furlongs in :50 1/5 at Santa Anita Park.

Oxbow's Decisive First Steps

• By Alan Porter
• February 1, 2013
• Breeding, Triple Crown

PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
Oxbow took decisive first steps on the road to the Kentucky Derby with an 11 1/2-length victory in the Lecomte Stakes.

Paynter's Recovery Is 'Moment of the Year'

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• January 17, 2013
• Racing

Paynter's recovery from life-threatening battles with laminitis and colitis after his victory in the 2012 Haskell Invitational Stakes (gr. I) at Monmouth Park was voted by fans the 2012 NTRA Moment of the Year.

Paynter to Rejoin Baffert, Wins Vox Populi

• By Claire Novak
• December 26, 2012
• Racing, West Region

Owner Ahmed Zayat confirmed Dec. 26 that his Haskell Invitational (gr. I) winner Paynter will ship from Fair Hill Equine Therapy Center near Elkton, Md., to Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert's California barn Dec. 29.

Adam's Turf: A Year of Finishes

• December 12, 2012

At year's end we typically see many of our favorite stars move into retirement or second careers. In spite of the many fan favorites and talented athletes who have left the track, one thing remains...their finishes. read blog

Hangin' With Haskin: Vox Populi Gets It Right

• By Steve Haskin
• December 8, 2012

Only in Thoroughbred racing can one of the greatest champions in the history of the sport share the same stage with a former $5,000 claimer from Penn National. read blog

Shackleford, Paynter Added to Vox Populi Noms

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• December 5, 2012
• Racing, Triple Crown

After seeing reaction to their initial five nominees, Penny Chenery and the Secretariat Vox Populi Committee have added two more nominees in Paynter and Shackleford.

Haskin: Paynter keeps progressing

• By Steve Haskin
• November 12, 2012

As the morning sun burned through the dense fog that had enshrouded the Fair Hill training center, Paynter was brought out for his daily round of activity. read blog

And They're Off: Post Season Edition

• By Steve Haskin
• October 17, 2012

Steve and Lenny discuss Frankel's last race, interview Buff Bradley on Groupie Doll and Brass Hat as well as dissect the East vs West rivalry in the Breeders' Cup. watch video

Haskin: Paynter Arrives at Fair Hill

• By Steve Haskin
• October 15, 2012

A light, steady rain fell as the Cooper Horse Transport van pulled up to the barn at Bruce Jackson's Fair Hill Equine Therapy Center. read blog

Paynter to Rehab at Fair Hill Equine Therapy

• By Claire Novak
• October 12, 2012
• Racing, Northeast Region

Haskell Invitational (gr. I) winner Paynter will leave New Bolton Oct. 14 or 15 for Fair Hill Equine Therapy Center in Elkton, Md., owner Ahmed Zayat said.

Hangin' With Haskin: Profile in Courage

• By Steve Haskin
• October 4, 2012

Forget the heartbreaking defeats in the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont, and the promising careers cut short. The Zayat family will always remember 2012 as the year of Paynter. read blog

Paynter Pulls Through Surgery

• By Claire Novak
• October 3, 2012
• Racing, Northeast Region

Doctors at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine's New Bolton Center removed a 15-inch external growth from the intestines of Haskell Invitational winner Paynter, owner Ahmed Zayat confirmed Oct. 3.

Paynter to Undergo Surgery at New Bolton

• By Claire Novak
• October 2, 2012
• Racing, Northeast Region

Haskell Invitational winner Paynter will undergo surgery Oct. 3 on an abscess of the cecum at 9:00 a.m. EDT at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine's New Bolton Center, owner Ahmed Zayat said.

Paynter Beats Laminitis, Still Fights Colitis

• By Claire Novak
• September 21, 2012
• Racing, Northeast Region

Haskell Invitational (gr. I) winner Paynter has beaten laminitis and will be able to race again if he beats colitis, his owner said Sept. 21.

Owners Say Paynter Could Return to Racing

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• September 12, 2012
• Northeast Region

Haskell Invitational (gr. I) winner Paynter, who was diagnosed with laminitis Sept. 4, continues to make significant strides toward recovery, according to the Zayat family.

Two Seven-Figure Yearlings at Keeneland

• By Ron Mitchell
• September 10, 2012
• Sales, Kentucky

About 90 minutes into the Sept. 10 first session of the Keeneland September yearling sale, the action really picked up with two seven-figure horses selling in short succession.