Keeneland November Rolls to More Big Gains
Keeneland's November breeding stock sale saw two $185,000 session-toppers during sixth session Nov. 10, which continued a trend of double-digit gains.
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Quality Road working towards the Breeders' Cup.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Quality Road and Aikenite at Churchill Downs.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Quality Road wins the 2010 Woodward.
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Quality Road wins the 2010 Woodward.
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Quality Road wins the 2010 Woodward.
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Quality Road wins the 2010 Woodward.
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Quality Road wins the 2010 Woodward.
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Quality Road wins the 2010 Woodward.
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Quality Road wins the 2010 Met Mile.
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Quality Road wins the 2010 Met Mile.
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Quality Road wins the 2010 Donn.
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Quality Road wins the 2010 Donn.
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Quality Road gallops at Belmont Park on April 26
Photo: Rick Samuels
Quality Road at Belmont on April 25, 2009.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Quality Road wins the Florida Derby.
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Quality Road wins the Florida Derby.
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Quality Road wins the Florida Derby.
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Quality Road wins the Fountain of Youth
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Quality Road wins the Fountain of Youth
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Quality Road wins the Fountain of Youth
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Quality Road wins the Fountain of Youth
Photo: Coglianese PhotosConnections
| Trainer | Todd A. Pletcher |
|---|---|
| Jockey | John R. Velazquez |
| Owner | Edward P. Evans |
| Breeder | Edward P. Evans |
Pedigree
| Quality Road View Five-Cross Pedigree | Elusive Quality | Gone West |
| Touch of Greatness | ||
| Kobla | Strawberry Road (AUS) | |
| Winglet |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2007 Hip 677 |
Yearling | Lane's End, agent | ($110,000) |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
Lane's End Announces 2014 Stud Fees
William S. Farish's Lane's End near Versailles, Ky., has announced its roster for the 2014 breeding season.
Industry Finds Solid Footing at Keeneland
Keeneland's September yearling sale ended Saturday with strong gains over last year that justified pre-sale optimism and signaled that commercial Thoroughbred breeding has regained solid financial footing.
Hot Bloodlines at Keeneland for Rest of Sale
- By Frank Angst
- Sales, Kentucky
While Book One of the 2013 Keeneland September sale concluded Sept. 12, the world's largest yearling sale will continue to offer youngsters from mares who have excelled on the track and as broodmares.
Sept. Sale: Pendulum Swings Back to New Sires
The appeal of first-year sires for buyers at the Keeneland September yearling sale, which waned during the Great Recession, seems to be making a comeback in 2013.
Leading Sire Averages for Saratoga Sale
Distorted Humor had the top Fasig-Tipton Saratoga yearling average of $567,000. Quality Road had the top average among first-crop yearling sires at $287,500
First-Crop Sires on Display at Fasig-Tipton
When the Fasig-Tipton selected yearling sale kicks off in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., breeding industry professionals will be looking closely to see how offspring of first-crop sires fare.
Nervous Optimism at Fasig-Tipton Kentucky
- By Frank Angst
- Breeding, Sales, Kentucky
After a strong 2-year-old sales season, Fasig-Tipton Kentucky hopes to build on last year's July sale that saw a 16.3% increase in average price to $81,291 and a 15.1% spike in gross to $15,364,000.
Falling Sky Tops OBS Winter Sale Opener
Falling Sky, a 3-year-old colt by Lion Heart, sold for a session-topping $425,000 at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s winter mixed sale. Gross and average up during consignor preferred and the horses of racing age segments.
New Stallions Making Mark at Keeneland Sale
- By Frank Angst
- Breeding, Sales, Kentucky
The Keeneland January sale serves as a benchmark for new stallions, as mares in foal to stallions who will have their first foals in 2013 are offered and sires who have their first yearlings look to make their mark.
Smart Strike's Fee Remains at $85,000 in 2013
Lane's End stallion Smart Strike, a two-time leading sire, will stand in 2013 for $85,000, the same fee he stood for in 2012.
Quality Road's First Foal Arrives at WinStar
Four-time grade I winner Quality Road had his first known foal arrive Jan. 17. The colt, out of stakes winner Dorm Fever, was foaled at WinStar Farm.
Keeneland Sept Interview: Chris Baker
Esther Marr talks with Chris Baker, Spring Hill Farm Manager, about the Edward P. Evans Dispersal, including thoughts of some of the top yearlings offered. Watch Video
Evans Dispersal Evokes Good Memories
- By Esther Marr
- Sales, Kentucky
Spring Hill Farm manager Chris Baker talked about the standouts in the Estate of Edward P. Evans dispersal, as well as his bittersweet emotions leading up to the Keeneland September yearling sale.
VTA Announces 2010 Year-End Winners
The legacy of the late Edward P. Evans was carried on in a big way when the 2010 Virginia-bred champions were announced by the Virginia Thoroughbred Association.
Looking Ahead: The Edward P. Evans Dispersal
One of the biggest events of the 2011 Thoroughbred auction season will be the complete dispersal of stock owned by the late Edward P. 'Ned' Evans. Lane's End will consign the more than 200 horses.
Evans Dispersal Catalog Available Online
The catalog for the Edward P. Evans Estate's complete dispersal is available online at Keeneland's website.
Evans Estate to Disperse Stock at Keeneland
The estate of the late Edward P. (Ned) Evans will disperse its Thoroughbred yearlings, weanlings, broodmares, and racing stock at Keeneland's September yearling and November breeding stock sales.
Six Mares in Foal to Quality Road
Lane's End Farm has reported that six mares have been scanned as being in foal to $2.2 million earner Quality Road.
You Make the Call: The Donn 2001-2010
From Captain Steve to Quality Road, rank the last 10 winners of the Donn Handicap. Rank The Horses
A Fast, But Oddly Paved Road
- By Steve Haskin
Quality Road will be remembered for his brilliance and personality. Read Blog
Prominent Breeder-Owner Edward Evans Dies
Edward Evans, whose racing and breeding program at Spring Hill Farm in Casanova, Va., produced numerous stakes winners including 2010 multiple grade I winner Quality Road, died Dec. 31 in New York. He was 68.
Slideshow: Year In Review 2010
Reflect on the races that made headlines during 2010. View Slideshow
Slideshow: New Sires of 2011
A visual look at some of the top new stallions for 2011, including Blame, Quality Road, Lookin At Lucky, and more. View Slideshow
Through The Lens: New Careers for Big Stars
Photographer Anne M. Eberhardt catches up with some of the new players in the Thoroughbred breeding scene. She also gets a close up look at a fox hunt in Kentucky. Read Blog
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