First Foal Reported for Champ Shanghai Bobby
The first reported foal for champion Shanghai Bobby is a colt, born Jan. 16 at Coolmore's Creekview Farm near Paris, Ky.
Shanghai Bobby wins the 2013 Aljamin Stakes.
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Shanghai Bobby wins the 2013 Aljamin Stakes.
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Shanghai Bobby wins the 2013 Aljamin Stakes.
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Shanghai Bobby wins the Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Shanghai Bobby wins the Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
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Shanghai Bobby in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
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Shanghai Bobby wins the Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
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Shanghai Bobby wins the Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
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Shanghai Bobby after winning the Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Breeders' Cup Juvenile - Capo Bastone far left, Shanghai Bobby far right.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Shanghai Bobby wins the Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Shanghai Bobby wins the Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Shanghai Bobby wins the Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Shanghai Bobby wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Shanghai Bobby at Santa Anita 11/1/2012.
Photo: Dave W. Harmon
Shanghai Bobby wins the 2012 Champagne.
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Shanghai Bobby wins the 2012 Champagne.
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Shanghai Bobby wins the 2012 Champagne.
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Shanghai Bobby wins the 2012 Champagne.
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Shanghai Bobby wins the 2012 Champagne.
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Shanghai Bobby wins the 2012 Champagne.
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Shanghai Bobby wins the Hopeful Stakes.
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Shanghai Bobby wins the 2012 Track Barron.
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Starlight Still Bullish on Harlan's Holiday
One of the early successes for Starlight Racing and Jack Wolf was Harlan's Holiday, the multiple grade I-winning earner of $2.9 million who went on to a successful stud career at WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky.
Ashford's Shanghai Bobby to Shuttle to Brazil
Shanghai Bobby, the undefeated 2-year-old champion male of 2012, will stand the 2014 and 2015 Southern Hemisphere breeding seasons Brazil.
Corbett Joins Stonehaven Steadings
Stonehaven Steadings has announced Jamie Corbett has joined the company to focus on several areas, including business development as well as running a new division supporting existing and new horse owners.
Ashford Announces 2014 Stud Fees
Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky., has announced its 2014 stud fees, led by Giant's Causeway (Storm Cat--Maria's Storm, by Rahy), who will stand for $85,000, the same fee as last year.
Harlan's Holiday Euthanized in Argentina
North America's currently leading juvenile sire collapses after covering a mare.
Shanghai Bobby Retired, to Stand at Ashford
The star-crossed sophomore campaign for Shanghai Bobby, last season's unbeaten 2-year-old champion, came to an end with his announced retirement Sept. 29 due to an injury.
Pletcher vs. Pletcher in JC Gold Cup
Todd Pletcher's mantle, assuming he has a mantle, is filled with so many Eclipse Awards it must look like a row of war horses lined up for battle. But there is always room for more.
Shanghai Bobby Victorious in Belmont Return
Shanghai Bobby, the champion 2-year-old male of 2012, made his first start off the layoff a winning one Sept. 20 in the 6 1/2-furlong Aljamin overnight stakes at Belmont Park.
Shanghai Bobby to Return Friday at Belmont
Shanghai Bobby, 2012 champion 2-year-old male, will make his first start in more than five months when he competes in the $100,000 Aljamin overnight stakes Friday at Belmont Park.
Pletcher Stalwarts Shine in Saratoga Works
Trainer Todd Pletcher's dynamic duo of Palace Malice and Verrazano, leading contenders for the upcoming Travers Stakes (gr. I), took to the Saratoga Race Course main track Aug. 18 for their final workout before the race.
Champion Shanghai Bobby Breezes at Spa
Shanghai Bobby breezed three furlongs in :38.95 at Saratoga Race Course July 29 as the champion 2-year-old male of 2012 returned to training after missing time with injury.
Podcast: Jack Wolf and Harlan's Holiday
- By Ron Mitchell
Jack Wolf Provides Perspective on Harlan's Holiday.
Lisa Danielle is KY Broodmare of the Year
Morton Fink's Lisa Danielle, the dam of Horse of the Year Wise Dan, was honored April 25 as Broodmare of the Year by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association at its annual awards luncheon.
Pelvic Injury Hampered Shanghai Bobby
Starlight Racing reports Shanghai Bobby sustained a pelvic stress fracture exiting the Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) March 30 at Gulfstream Park.
Champion Shanghai Bobby to Miss Triple Crown
Shanghai Bobby is no longer being considered for the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) or the Triple Crown races following his fifth-place finish in the Florida Derby (gr. I) March 30 at Gulfstream Park.
After the Wire - 4/1/2013
Evan Hammonds recaps the efforts of Orb and Revolutionary in the weekend's Kentucky Derby prep races; the Florida Derby and Louisiana Derby. watch video
Orb Bounces Out of His Florida Derby Victory
Shug McGaughey made the trip to Payson Park March 31 to check on Orb, his Besilu Stables Florida Derby winner (gr. I) the preceding afternoon, reporting that the son of Malibu Moon was looking bright and feeling good.
Orb Looks Golden With Powerful Florida Derby
Trainer Shug McGaughey said he was waiting for Orb to take him to Louisville, and the Hall of Fame conditioner should be on his way with the colt's big win in the $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) March 30.
Napravnik, Garcia Come to Keeneland with Bass
Steve Bass, who booked mounts for nine-time leading Keeneland rider Julien Leparoux for the past seven years, will have Rosie Napravnik and Alan Garcia when the meet opens April 5.
THS: Florida Derby
Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk handicap the Florida Derby and Louisiana Derby. watch video
Unlocking Winners: Florida, LA Derby Picks
- By Pete Denk
Handicapping the weekend's major prep races. read blog
Big Three Ready for Florida Derby Showdown
A field of 10 has been entered for the $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) March 30 at Gulfstream Park, although three horses are getting almost all of the attention: Itsmyluckyday, Shanghai Bobby, and Orb.
Field Tops Verrazano as Derby Future Choice
Verrazano was the favored individual horse in the final of three Kentucky Derby Future Wager pools, but the field entry emerged as the overall pick once again for this year's Run for the Roses.
Shanghai Bobby in Final Florida Derby Tuneup
Champion Shanghai Bobby breezed five furlongs at Palm Meadows Training Center on the morning of March 24 in final preparation for a scheduled start in the $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I).
Unbeaten Verrazano Favored in Final KDFW Pool
Unbeaten Verrazano (#20), impressive in three dominant victories since he launched his racing career on New Year's Day, is a solid morning line choice to emerge as the overall betting favorite in the final KDFW.
Shanghai Bobby Stays Sharp for Florida Derby
Eclipse Award-winning Shanghai Bobby prepared for the $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) at Palm Meadows Training Center on the morning of March 17, breezing five furlongs in company with Palace Malice.
Shanghai Bobby Among Blue Grass Nominees
Champion Shanghai Bobby and fellow top Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) contenders Orb and Verrazano lead the 189 nominees to this year's $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I).
Pletcher Derby Hopefuls Work at Palm Meadows
Several Todd Pletcher trainees and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) hopefuls worked at Palm Meadows Training Center the morning of March 10.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 3/3/2013
Check Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen to see how Vyjack's performance shifted the list! read blog
Field Solid Choice as Derby Wager Pool Ends
Churchill Downs' second Kentucky Derby Future Wager concluded March 3 with the Mutuel Field, or "All Others" garnering much of the attention as the 3-1 favorite.
Pletcher Works Discreet Dancer, 'Bobby
Trainer Todd Pletcher had a busy Sunday morning at Palm Meadows Training Center March 3 with more than a dozen stakes runners from his powerful stable hitting the work tab for upcoming stakes engagements.
'All Others' Option Tops Day 1 of KDFW Pool 2
Churchill Downs' second Kentucky Derby Future Wager pool opened March 1 with undefeated Verrazano the top individual betting choice at 10-1 and the "all others" betting interest the 8-5 overall pick.
NYRA's 2-Year-Old Stakes Bonus Back in 2013
A $100,000 bonus will be offered to the connections of any juvenile who breaks its maiden during the Aqueduct winter/spring or Belmont Park spring/summer meet and wins a graded stakes at a NYRA track in 2013.
Bullet Workouts for Verrazano, Flashback
Many of the top contenders for this year's Triple Crown races, including champion 2-year-old male Shanghai Bobby, completed workouts on Monday morning in South Florida and Southern California.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 2/26/2013
Steve Haskin has a new number one in his Derby Dozen list this week. There are also two other newcomers to the list, read to see who they are! watch video
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 2/19/2013
- By Steve Haskin
The third spot in Steve's Derby Dozen is 'invaded', see where Shanghai Bobby ends up. Plus, there is a new name on the list of 12 contenders. read blog
Unbeaten Violence Set for Fountain of Youth
Undefeated Violence breezed five furlongs in 1:00.36 at Palm Meadows Training Center in his final preparation for a scheduled start in the $400,000 Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth (gr. II) Feb. 23 at Gulfstream Park
Haskin's Derby Trail: Big Two Locked & Loaded
Pletcher vs. Baffert? Yes, the armies are massing and they could confront each other on the banks of the Ohio on the first Saturday in May. read blog
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 2/12/2013
Steve wants you to guess who has shifted on his Derby Dozen this week. Watch his video to find out why! watch video
'All Others' at 6-5 in Derby Future Wager
As expected, the "all others" wagering interest was the heavy 6-5 favorite after the first day of betting in the first Kentucky Derby Future Wager pool was completed Feb. 8.
Itsmyluckyday Rolls Into the Classic Picture
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
With back-to-back impressive performances under his belt, Itsmyluckyday looks like a colt with a good future ahead of him.
'All Others' Favorite in Pool 1 of KDFW
Churchill Downs oddsmaker Mike Battaglia made "All Others" the strong choice over Shanghai Bobby and Violence in the first pool of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager, which opens a three-day run Feb. 8.
369 Horses Are Early Triple Crown Nominees
Led by 29 nominees from trainer Todd Pletcher, 369 horses were designated for the 2013 Triple Crown series prior to the Jan. 26 deadline for early nominations at a cost of $600 each.
Complete List of 2013 Triple Crown Nominees
A sortable list of all 369 horses nominated to the 2013 Triple Crown. View List
Champions Top Experimental Free Handicap
Shanghai Bobby and Beholder, the 2012 champion 2-year-old male and female, respectively, are the highweights on The Jockey Club's 2012 Experimental Free Handicap released Jan. 30.
After the Wire - 1/27/2013
Evan Hammonds recaps the Holy Bull Stakes as well as a few other stellar performances from the weekend. What did you think of the Holy Bull Stakes? watch video
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 1/28/2013
The first Derby Dozen of 2013 is officially here! Who has the top spot in Steve's list? read blog
Holy Bull Stars Look Likely for Florida Derby
Itsmyluckyday and Shanghai Bobby, the first two finishers in the Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III) Jan. 26 at Gulfstream Park, are likely headed for a rematch in the $1 million Florida Derby (gr. I).
Itsmyluckyday Bests 'Bobby' in Holy Bull
Itsmyluckyday defeated champion Shanghai Bobby and set a track record at Gulfstream Park in the process when he won the $400,000 Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III) Jan. 26.
Connections
| Trainer | Todd A. Pletcher |
|---|---|
| Jockey | John R. Velazquez |
| Owner | Starlight Racing, Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick |
| Breeder | Stonehaven Steadings |
Pedigree
| Shanghai Bobby View Five-Cross Pedigree | Harlan's Holiday | Harlan |
| Christmas in Aiken | ||
| Steelin' | Orientate | |
| Steel Band |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2011 Hip 346 |
Yearling | Frank Brothers, agent for Starlight | Stonehaven Steadings | $105,000 |
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