American Pharoah is Champion 2-Year-Old Male
American Pharoah tops Breeders' Cup winners Texas Red and Hootenanny to be named the top 2-year-old male of 2014.
Pioneerof The Nile works at Churchill Downs on May 11
Photo: Reed Palmer
Pioneerof the Nile during his morning gallop at Chrurchill Downs April 29
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Pioneerof the Nile during morning gallop at Chrurchill Downs April 29
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Pioneerof The Nile works at Churchill Downs on April 27
Photo: Anne Eberhardt
Pioneerof The Nile works at Churchill Downs on April 21
Photo: Anne Eberhardt
Pioneerof the Nile wins the 2009 Santa Anita Derby.
Photo: Benoit
Pioneerof the Nile wins the 2009 Santa Anita Derby.
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Pioneerof the Nile wins the 2009 Santa Anita Derby.
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Pioneerof the Nile wins the 2009 Santa Anita Derby.
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Pioneerof The Nile breezing at Santa Anita March 25.2009
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Pioneerof the Nile wins the San Felipe.
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Pioneerof the Nile captures the Robert B. Lewis
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Pioneerof the Nile captures the Robert B. Lewis
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Haskin: Zayats Tested Like Few Owners Before
- By Steve Haskin
There is little doubt that Ahmed Zayat is determined to own Thoroughbreds. And there is no greater qualification when it comes to horse ownership than determination and perseverance, especially in the face of adversity. read blog
Pioneerof the Nile Colt Paces Keeneland Sale
Day 9 of the Keeneland November sale saw competitive trade for both the session's upper-market weanlings and mares, fueling across-the-board increases. The day's top price, for a Pioneerof the Nile colt, was $85,000.
Keeneland Session Levels Out With Late Burst
Keeneland November's market appeared stable and strong at the top Nov. 7, with a $550,000 Unbridled's Song broodmare out of Desert Stormer and a $290,000 Pioneerof the Nile weanling colt finishing as the top lots.
Hard Spun Mare Harriet Leading at Keeneland
- By Frank Angst
- Sales, Kentucky
About midway through the fourth session of the Keeneland November breeding stock sale Nov. 7, a Hard Spun mare named Harriet, in foal to Uncle Mo, had registered the highest price of $350,000.
Pioneerof the Nile Fee at $60,000 for 2015
Pioneerof the Nile, the leading second crop sire in North America, will stand for a 2015 fee of $60,000, according to a tweet from WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky.
Cairo Prince Retired, to Airdrie Stud in 2015
Cairo Prince, the early spring favorite for this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum Brands (gr. I), has been retired and will stand in 2015 at Airdrie Stud near Midway, Ky. under a partnership deal with Darley.
Distorted Humor Tops WinStar Stallion Fees
WinStar Farm announced 2015 stud fees for most of its 22-stallion roster, which is headed again by leading sire Distorted Humor at $100,000 stands and nurses, and includes a new fee for leading freshman sire Super Saver.
Pedigree Analysis: American Pharoah
Although too early for objective conclusions, we can say subjectively with some confidence that Pioneerof the Nile is well on his way to an important career as a stallion.
American Pharoah Easy Winner of FrontRunner
Zayat Stables' American Pharoah captured his second grade I victory with an easy win in the $300,000 FrontRunner Stakes Sept. 27 at Santa Anita Park.
American Pharoah Rolls in Del Mar Futurity
Trainer Bob Baffert scored his 12th victory in the Del Mar Futurity (gr. I) Sept. 3 when Zayat Stables homebred American Pharoah posted an impressive gate-to-wire victory over Calculator in the seven-furlong test.
Midnight Storm Shakes Up Del Mar Derby
Midnight Storm was able to parcel his speed effectively while on an easy lead in the $300,000 Del Mar Derby (gr. IIT) and glided through the stretch in command to post a 17-1 surprise Aug. 31 over the turf.
Jo Jo Warrior Helps Zayat Celebrate Birthday
Owner Ahmed Zayat celebrated his 52nd birthday in style Aug. 31 when even-money choice Jojo Warrior led them start to finish to take the $100,000 Torrey Pines Stakes (gr. III) from Del Mar.
Social Inclusion to Move to Chad Brown
Ron Sanchez will send former hype horse Social Inclusion--coming off a career-worst seventh in the July 27 Haskell Invitational (gr. I)--to trainer Chad Brown in hopes of hitting the restart button on the colt's career.
No Lasix for Social Inclusion in Haskell
Social Inclusion, Rontos Racing Stable's runner who has drawn post position six for the $1 million William Hill Haskell Invitational (gr. I) at Monmouth Park, will race without the anti-bleeding medication lasix July 27.
Jojo Warrior Gets Jump in Summertime Oaks
Jojo Warrior, ridden aggressively from the rail by Martin Garcia, was a resounding gate-to-wire winner of the $200,000 Summertime Oaks (gr. II) in her first start over a route of ground June 21 at Santa Anita Park.
Social Inclusion Arrives at Pimlico
If Social Inclusion was still having problems with the foot bruise that kept him out of the Sir Bear Stakes at Gulfstream Park, he showed no signs of it when he arrived at Pimlico the morning of May 8.
Cairo Prince Injured, Out of Kentucky Derby
Holy Bull Stakes (gr. II) winner Cairo Prince has sustained an injury to his left front ankle and will miss the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), trainer Kiaran McLaughlin said April 19.
All Eyes on Social Inclusion in Wood
Is he or isn't he? That is the question everyone is asking on the subject of Social Inclusion being one of those so-called freaks that only come along on rare occasions.
Florida Derby is Crunch Time for Cairo Prince
Kiaran McLaughlin knew he was taking a risk when he decided to bypass the Feb. 22 Fountain of Youth with Holy Bull winner Cairo Prince; now the colt has little margin for error on the road to the Kentucky Derby.
Q&A With Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin
"Paul Braverman said, 'Do you have any Derby horses this year?' and I said, 'Paul, this is our Derby horse.' " -- Kiaran McLaughlin on Cairo Prince.
Social Inclusion On Derby Path After Big Win
The morning after Social Inclusion's record-setting allowance victory at Gulfstream Park March 12, owner Ron Sanchez said his unbeaten Pioneerof the Nile colt is on a path for the Kentucky Derby (gr. I).
Portion of Vinceremos' Earnings to Charity
WinStar Farm and Twin Creeks Racing, owners of Sam F. Davis (gr. III) winner Vinceremos, will donate a portion of the colt's earnings to the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center.
Darley Buys Majority Interest in Cairo Prince
Darley has purchased a majority interest in current Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) favorite Cairo Prince. The son of Pioneerof the Nile will race in the blue silks of Godolphin Racing.
Confident Dunne Eager to Start Sales Season
Ciaran Dunne's Wavertree Stables has led all consignors of 2-year-olds in training in gross sales for consecutive years. The Ocala, Fla.-based operation generates results with quantity and quality.
Consignor Thomas Expects Big Sales Year
When it comes to evaluating talent in young racehorses, Becky Thomas of Sequel Bloodstock has repeatedly proven she possesses an eye for equine athletes.
Prince of South Florida
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
Cairo Prince could have just the right balance of stamina and speed to be a successful contender in the Kentucky Derby.
Slideshow: Tribute to Joy B. Gilbert
Images taken by equine photographer Joy B. Gilbert presented as a tribute her life and work. View Slideshow
Cairo Prince Real Deal in Holy Bull
His slate-gray tail streaming behind him, Cairo Prince put on quite a show in the $400,000 Miller Lite Holy Bull Stakes (gr. II) Jan. 25 at Gulfstream Park, winning by 5 3/4 lengths over 10 other 3-year-olds.
Slideshow: A Visit to WinStar Farm
Photographer Chad Harmon, who won the WinStar StableMates Saratoga Challenge, shares photos from his visit to WinStar Farm on December 20, 2013. View Slideshow
Cairo Prince Registers Decisive Win in Nashua
In his first start against winners, Cairo Prince scored a decisive victory over an 11-horse field after taking over the lead at the top of the stretch of the Nov. 3 Nashua Stakes (gr. II) for 2-year-olds at Aqueduct.
OBS Yearling Sale Still Surging on Day 2
Figures rose across the board for the second straight day at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s August yearling sale Aug. 21 in Ocala, Fla.
Pedigree Analysis: A Rising Sire Family
by Anne Peters
Female lines that continue to produce top-class runners.
OBS August Yearling Sale Begins Aug. 20
The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2013 August Yearling Sale, with 841 youngsters cataloged, begins its three-day run Tuesday, Aug. 20.
Stonestreet Lands Pioneerof the Nile Colt
- By Frank Angst
- Sales, Kentucky
The sale came just four days after Pioneerof the Nile filly Ari the Adventurer drew off to an easy win in her Belmont Park debut for Stonestreet Stables.
OBS Sales Topper Headed to Churchill Downs
Tracker Jacker, who sold for an auction-record $525,000 at the OBS June 2-year-olds in training and horses of racing age sale, is scheduled to arrive from Ocala at trainer Mark Casse's barn at Churchill Downs June 21.
Records Fall at OBS June Sale of 2-Year-Olds
Given the results of its two previous auctions this year and the booming market, it's no surprise that OBS closed out the lucrative juvenile sale season with a June record top-priced horse and across-the-board benchmarks.
First Winner for Pioneerof the Nile
Dual grade I winner and first-crop sire Pioneerof the Nile saw his first winner May 12 as juvenile filly Zarnica won her first start in a 1,000-meter race in Russia at the Rostov-On-Don Hippodrome.
Maiden Watch: Roaring to Victory
Gun Roar (Bernstein) got up late for victory at Churchill Downs. For Saturday, 2 two-year-old races, one at Calder and one at Lone Star Park. Plus, a new worker for Pioneerof the Nile. read blog
Depth Fuels Keeneland April Gains
- By Frank Angst
- Sales, Kentucky
A strong middle market helped pace the 2013 Keeneland April 2-year-olds in training sale to solid gains in both average and median April 8 in Lexington.
Business Brisk During First OBS Session
The average rose 9.2% and the median was up 23.1% during the first session of the OBS March sale of 2-year-olds March 13 in Ocala. David Ingordo went to $480,000 for the day's topper, a son of Flatter for $480,000.
Barretts March Sale Featuring Strong Sires
A week after Barretts extended its brand to include racing at Fairplex Park, the auction company will host its March sale of selected 2-year-olds in training in Pomona, Calif. The March 4 sale has cataloged 138 youngsters.
Pioneerof the Nile, Maimonides to WinStar
Pioneerof the Nile and Maimonides, two Kentucky-based stallions owned in majority by Zayat Stables, have been moved to Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky., to stand in 2013.
Zayat Hopes Paynter is His Masterpiece
Ahmed Zayat has come close repeatedly in racing's 3-year-old classics, including with Bodemeister in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. He hopes Paynter can put him over the top in the Belmont Stakes.
Winners & Placers by Eric Mitchell
For Reddam the Derby victory is a splendid mix of good fortune and good chemistry read blog
Zayat Looks To Cure Case Of Second-itis
Ahmed Zayat has been second in the Kentucky Derby twice in the past three years, and his Eskendereya, the would-be favorite in 2010, was scratched the day of the race.
Bloodlines Bode Well for Bodemeister
PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
The style of victory of Empire Maker's son Bodemeister in the Arkansas Derby raised the possibility that his sire is not yet done with North America's premier classic.
More Than Ready's Fee Increases to $60,000
More Than Ready, sire of Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IIT) winner Regally Ready, will stand in 2012 for $60,000, up from $40,000 in 2010.
Nehro Could Give Zayat His First Classic Win
Ahmed Zayat, who seems on the cusp of winning a classic race any time now, as been in the headlines for all the right and wrong reasons in his six years of Thoroughbred ownership.
More Than Ready's Fee Upped to $40,000
More Than Ready, sire of both winners of this year's two Breeders' Cup races for 2-year-olds on the turf, will stand in 2011 for $40,000, up from $30,000 in 2010.
Connections
| Trainer | Bob Baffert |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Garrett K. Gomez |
| Owner | Zayat Stables LLC |
| Breeder | Zayat Stables, LLC |
Pedigree
| Pioneerof the Nile View Five-Cross Pedigree | Empire Maker | Unbridled |
| Toussaud | ||
| Star of Goshen | Lord At War (ARG) | |
| Castle Eight |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2007 Hip 458 |
Yearling | Zayat Stables | Hill 'n' Dale Sales Agency, agent | $290,000 |
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