BloodHorse.com | Horse Racing News

Quality Road (VA)

6yo Bay Colt

Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Owner: Edward P. Evans
Breeder: Edward P. Evans
Quality Road Elusive Quality Gone West
Touch of Greatness
Kobla Strawberry Road (AUS)
Winglet
View Five-Cross Pedigree

Auction History

Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.

YearSalePrice
2007Keeneland Association September 2007 Yearling Sale($110,000)

Stallion Spotlight

Quality Road

ECLIPSE AWARED FINALIST. 4X GRADE
1 WNR; 3X TRACK RECORD SETTER.
RAND A 121 BEYER. LEADING 1ST-
CROP YEARLING SIRE IN 2011.

Related Articles

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.

 Friday, January 20, 2012
Keeneland Sept Interview: Chris Baker

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

 Saturday, September 10, 2011
Evans Dispersal Evokes Good Memories

Evans Dispersal Evokes Good Memories

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.

 Saturday, September 10, 2011

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.

 Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Looking Ahead: The Edward P. Evans Dispersal

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.

 Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Evans Dispersal Catalog Available Online

Evans Dispersal Catalog Available Online

The catalog for the Edward P. Evans Estate's complete dispersal is available online at Keeneland's website.

 Friday, July 08, 2011

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.

 Friday, March 11, 2011
Six Mares in Foal to Quality Road

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.

 Tuesday, March 08, 2011
You Make the Call: The Donn 2001-2010

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

 Wednesday, February 02, 2011
A Fast, But Oddly Paved Road

A Fast, But Oddly Paved Road

Quality Road will be remembered for his brilliance and personality.

Read Blog

 Monday, January 03, 2011
Prominent Breeder-Owner Edward Evans Dies

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.

 Monday, January 03, 2011
Slideshow: Year In Review 2010

Slideshow: Year In Review 2010

Reflect on the races that made headlines during 2010.

View Slideshow

 Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Slideshow: New Sires of 2011

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

 Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Through The Lens: New Careers for Big Stars

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

 Friday, December 03, 2010
Quality Road to Stand for $35,000

Quality Road to Stand for $35,000

Four-time grade I winner Quality Road will stand for $35,000 in 2011 at William S. Farish's Lane's End Farm near Versailles, Ky.

 Friday, November 12, 2010
Haskin's BC Classic Recap: One for the Ages

Haskin's BC Classic Recap: One for the Ages

With darkening skies creating an almost surreal atmosphere, Blame and Zenyatta put on a show for the ages in the Nov. 6 Breeders' Cup Classic.

 Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Quality Road Available for Inspection

Quality Road Available for Inspection

Grade I winner Quality Road, who was retired from racing after running in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), will be available for inspection from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at William S. Farish's Lane's End Farm.

 Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Pletcher's 11 BC Contenders In Good Order

Pletcher's 11 BC Contenders In Good Order

Todd Pletcher said all 11 of his Breeders' Cup horses were fine the morning of Nov. 7.

 Sunday, November 07, 2010
THS: 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic

THS: 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic

Jason, Tom, and Evan analyze the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) featuring Zenyatta.

Watch Video

 Saturday, November 06, 2010
You Make the Call: 2010 BC Classic

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

 Friday, November 05, 2010
'Lucky' Likes What He Sees at Churchill

'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.

 Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Haskin's BC Report: Post Pletcher

Haskin's BC Report: Post Pletcher

Post position may play a big role in this year's Breeders' Cup especially in the Classic, Mile and Ladies Classic.

 Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Classic Field, Zenyatta in 8 Post

Classic Field, Zenyatta in 8 Post

Super mare Zenyatta draws post 8 in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I); pegged as the 8-5 morning line favorite to beat the boys again.

 Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Haskin's BC Report: What's All the Fuss?

Haskin's BC Report: What's All the Fuss?

Paddy O'Prado is heading for the Classic; now it's decision time for Gio Ponti's owners

 Sunday, October 31, 2010
Quality Road as the Underdog? Think Again

Quality Road as the Underdog? Think Again

Trainer Todd Pletcher expects Quality Road to do just fine at the Breeders' Cup Classic distance and said he believes the colt is ready for a top effort.

 Sunday, October 31, 2010
More Articles about Quality Road
Quality Road working towards the Breeders' Cup.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Quality Road working towards the Breeders' Cup.
Quality Road and Aikenite at Churchill Downs.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Quality Road and Aikenite at Churchill Downs.
Quality Road wins the 2010 Woodward.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Quality Road wins the 2010 Woodward.
Quality Road wins the 2010 Woodward.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Quality Road wins the 2010 Woodward.
Quality Road wins the 2010 Woodward.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Quality Road wins the 2010 Woodward.
Quality Road wins the 2010 Woodward.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Quality Road wins the 2010 Woodward.
Quality Road wins the 2010 Woodward.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Quality Road wins the 2010 Woodward.
Quality Road wins the 2010 Woodward.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Quality Road wins the 2010 Woodward.
Quality Road wins the 2010 Met Mile.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Quality Road wins the 2010 Met Mile.
Quality Road wins the 2010 Met Mile.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Quality Road wins the 2010 Met Mile.
Quality Road wins the 2010 Donn.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Quality Road wins the 2010 Donn.
Quality Road wins the 2010 Donn.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Quality Road wins the 2010 Donn.
Quality Road gallops at Belmont Park on April 26
Photo: Rick Samuels
Quality Road gallops at Belmont Park on April 26
Quality Road at Belmont on April 25, 2009.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Quality Road at Belmont on April 25, 2009.
Quality Road wins the Florida Derby.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Quality Road wins the Florida Derby.
Quality Road wins the Florida Derby.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Quality Road wins the Florida Derby.
Quality Road wins the Florida Derby.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Quality Road wins the Florida Derby.
Quality Road wins the Fountain of Youth
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Quality Road wins the Fountain of Youth
Quality Road wins the Fountain of Youth
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Quality Road wins the Fountain of Youth
Quality Road wins the Fountain of Youth
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Quality Road wins the Fountain of Youth
Quality Road wins the Fountain of Youth
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Quality Road wins the Fountain of Youth

Most Popular Profiles

Rachel Alexandra

Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen
Owner: Stonestreet Stables, McCormick, Harold
Jockey: Calvin H. Borel
More...

  1. Rachel Alexandra
  2. Alpha (KY)
  3. Union Rags (KY)
  4. Broadway's Alibi (KY)
  5. Awesome Feather (FL)
  6. I'll Have Another (KY)
  7. El Padrino (KY)
  8. Algorithms (KY)
  9. Hansen (KY)
  10. Zenyatta