Online Stallion Season Auction to Help ITBOF
The Illinois Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Foundation will hold its fifth annual online stallion season auction Feb. 1-7.
Sidney's Candy
- Chestnut Colt
- Born 2007
- KY-Bred
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Sidney's Candy wins the Fourstardave at Saratoga on July 31, 2011.
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Sidney's Candy jogs at Churchill Downs 10/25/2011.
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Sidney's Candy wins the Fourstardave.
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Sidney's Candy wins the 2011 Fourstardave.
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Sidney's Candy wins the Fourstardave.
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Sidney's Candy in the 2010 Sir Beaufort S.
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Sidney's Candy wins the 2010 La Jolla.
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Sidney's Candy wins the 2010 La Jolla.
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Sidney's Candy wins the 2010 La Jolla.
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Sidney's Candy wins the 2010 La Jolla.
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Sidney's Candy wins the 2010 La Jolla.
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Sidney's Candy at Churchill Downs on April 16, 2010.
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Sidney's Candy at Churchill Downs on April 16, 2010.
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Sidney's Candy wins the 2010 Santa Anita Derby.
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Sidney's Candy wins the 2010 Santa Anita Derby.
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Sidney's Candy wins the 2010 Santa Anita Derby.
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Sidney's Candy wins the 2010 Santa Anita Derby.
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Sidney's Candy wins the 2010 Santa Anita Derby.
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Sidney's Candy wins the 2010 Santa Anita Derby.
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Sidney's Candy wins the 2010 Santa Anita Derby.
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Sidney's Candy wins the 2010 Santa Anita Derby.
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Sidney's Candy wins the 2010 San Felipe.
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Sidney's Candy wins the 2010 San Vicente.
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ITBOA Online Stallion Season Auction Underway
The Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association is conducting an online auction of seasons to more than 180 stallions from 16 states.
Sooner Time First Winner for Sidney's Candy
Always Believe Inc.'s Sooner Time became the first winner for sire Sidney's Candy with a 3 1/4-length victory in the first race at Del Mar July 23.
Slideshow: Progeny of Candy Ride
Candy Ride continues the series of training offspring of sires, which can be found in the Jan. 17, 2015 issue of The Blood-Horse. view slideshow
Keeneland September Sale Set to Test Market
Keeneland's September yearling sale Sept. 8-21 is widely expected to maintain recent momentum in the Thoroughbred market with good balance between supply and demand.
Sweet Swap Scoots to San Simeon Success
Favored Sweet Swap became a graded stakes winner over his favored hillside turf course with a front-running tally in the $100,000 San Simeon Stakes (gr. IIIT) April 13 at Santa Anita Park.
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Grade I Winner Sidney's Candy Gets First Foal
The first reported foal by grade I winner Sidney's Candy is a colt born Jan. 17 at Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky.
WinStar Offers Complimentary Breeding Seasons
WinStar Farm will conduct drawings for its "Breed to Win" promotion, rewarding supportive breeders with a complimentary 2013 season to 12 stallions, the farm announced Jan. 4. The drawings will be held Feb. 9.
New WinStar Stallions Get First Mares in Foal
Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Drosselmeyer, who stands at Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky., and fellow WinStar stallion Sidney's Candy have had their first mares pronounced in foal.
WinStar Sets 2012 Fees for Expanded Roster
WinStar Farm announced 2012 fees for its expanded roster of stallions, led by North America's leading sire Distorted Humor, who will stand for $100,000 (stands and nurses) and will breed an exclusive book of 100 mares.
Goldikova Draws Rail in Quest for Fourth Mile
An audible groan went up from the table of traveling lads from France at the Breeders' Cup World Championships post-position draw when it was announced three-time Mile (gr. IT) winner had drawn the rail.
Pletcher's Classic Pair Drill at CD
Mike Repole's pair of Uncle Mo and Stay Thirsty get in their final tune-ups at Churchill Downs for the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I). Both colts went five furlongs.
BC Mile Hopeful Sidney's Candy Works
Sidney's Candy, a TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) hopeful, covered a half mile on firm turf in :50 at Churchill Downs Oct. 25. He is trained by Todd Pletcher for WinStar Farm and Rubio Stable.
Gio Ponti Back on Track, Repeats in Turf Mile
Castleton Lyons Farm's Gio Ponti rallied past Get Stormy and Sidney's Candy in deep stretch to win the $600,000 Shadwell Turf Mile (gr. IT) for the second consecutive year Oct. 8 at Keeneland.
THS: Shadwell Turf Mile 2011
Jason, Tom, and James Scully of TwinSpires.com handicap the Shadwell Turf Mile and First Lady Stakes from Keeneland. watch video
Fields Taking Shape for Keeneland Stakes
Multiple Eclipse Award winner Gio Ponti returns to Keeneland on Oct. 8 as he seeks to defend his title in the $600,000 Shadwell Turf Mile (gr. IT), one of nine graded stakes over the Lexington track's opening weekend.
Jackson Bend Cruises in Forego
Robert LaPenta and Fred Brei's Jackson Bend comes from off the pace to win the seven-furlong Forego Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga in 1:22.08.
Sidney's Candy Cuts Back in Forego
As versatile as Sidney's Candy is, the options for WinStar Farm and Todd Pletcher are virtually limitless. For his next start, the connections decided to sprint him on dirt in the $250,000 Forego (gr. I) Sept. 3 at Saratoga.
Pletcher Eyes Options for Stay Thirsty, 'Mo'
Trainer Todd Pletcher said Aug. 29 that Travers (gr. I) winner Stay Thirsty would most likely head to the Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) and Uncle Mo's options include the Kelso (gr. II) and Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II).
Sidney's Candy Will be a Second-Half Force
The son of Candy Ride should only get better under Pletcher. read blog
Sidney's Candy Captures Fourstardave in Style
Prohibitive choice Sidney's Candy, given an easy time of it on the front end in his first start for new trainer Todd Pletcher, held his rivals at bay in the $150,000 Fourstardave Handicap (gr. IIT) on the Saratoga turf.
Fourstardave: Sidney's Candy Remains On Turf
Following his sensational workout on turf recently at Saratoga, trainer Todd Pletcher decided to enter Sidney's Candy in the $150,000 Fourstardave Handicap (gr. IIT) July 31, where he is up against six rivals.
WinStar Sells Interest in Sidney's Candy
WinStar Farm has sold an interest in grade I winner Sidney's Candy to Argentina-based Rubio B Stable, and plans to shuttle him to Ricardo Benedicto's Haras La Pasion in Argentina.
Sidney's Candy Posts First Work for Pletcher
Sidney's Candy turned in his first official workout since being acquired by WinStar Farm and transferred to the barn of Todd Pletcher, breezing four furlongs June 19 at Belmont Park.
WinStar Acquires Sidney's Candy
Grade I winner Sidney's Candy has been purchased by a partnership headed by Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm and turned over to trainer Todd Pletcher.
Ryehill Dreamer Nips 'Candy in American 'Cap
Tracking a hot pace for jockey Joe Talamo, Ryehill Dreamer shot home to win the $150,000 American Handicap (gr. IIT) by a whisker over Sidney's Candy on the Hollywood Park turf May 28.
Turf Beckons Sidney's Candy in American 'Cap
Sidney's Candy is back on the turf for the $150,000 American Handicap (gr. IIT) at Hollywood Park May 28 following his upset at odds of 2-5 in the Mervyn LeRoy Handicap (gr. II) earlier this month on the Cushion Track.
Crown of Thorns Pricks 'Candy in Mervyn LeRoy
Crown of Thorns returned to the winner's circle for the first time since February 2008 when he outlasted prohibitive favorite Sidney's Candy by 1 1/4 lengths in the $147,000 Mervyn LeRoy Handicap (gr. II) at Hollywood Park.
Sidney's Candy Faces Four in Mervyn LeRoy
Sidney's Candy faces just four rivals in his first start of the year as the 123-pound high weight in the $150,000 Mervyn LeRoy Handicap (gr. II) at Hollywood Park May 7.
Sidney's Candy Looks Sharp for Mervyn Leroy
Sidney's Candy, being readied for his start of the year in the $150,000 Mervyn Leroy Handicap (gr. II) at Hollywood Park May 7, worked seven furlongs in a sharp 1:24 over the Cushion Track May 1.
Dubai World Cup Attracts 312 Nominations
A total of 312 horses from 18 countries, including 49 from the U.S., have been nominated to the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) at Meydan Racecourse March 26.
Sidney's Candy Out of San Fernando
Sidney's Candy, the favorite for the $150,000 San Fernando (gr. II) Jan. 15 at Santa Anita, has been scratched.
THS: San Fernando Stakes
Jason, Tom, and James Scully of brisnet.com preview the San Fernando S. (gr. II) and the Mr. Prospector S. (gr. III). Watch Video
Sidney's Candy Looks Tough in San Fernando
Sidney's Candy, who ended his terrific 3-year-old season with a romp in the Sir Beaufort (gr. III) last month, will be a heavy favorite when he gets his 4-year-old campaign underway in the San Fernando (gr. II) Jan. 15
The Factor Sizzles Five Panels
Two weeks after breaking his maiden in track record time, the speedy 3-year-old zipped through five furlongs on Santa Anita's dirt track Jan. 9 in :58 flat under former jockey Joe Steiner.
Sidney's Candy Sticks All the Way in Beaufort
Sidney's Candy, the overwhelming favorite in a scratched-down field of five for the $150,000 Sir Beaufort Stakes (gr. III) at Santa Anita Dec. 26, romped to a 7 1/4-length triumph.
Sidney's Candy Stands Out in Sir Beaufort
Sidney's Candy, making his first start since finishing sixth in the TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) last month, is the one to beat in the $150,000 Sir Beaufort Stakes (gr. IIT) on opening day of the 2010-11 Santa Anita meet.
Goldikova Triples Pleasure in Mile Thriller
The amazing mare Goldikova unleashed a huge turn of foot in the stretch and overtook the leaders of the TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) as she became the first-ever three-time consecutive winner of a World Championships race.
Haskin's BC Report: Track Should be Fair
Track superintendent Butch Lehr is confident the track surface will not be an issue
Nov. 1 Workouts at Churchill Downs
It was another busy day for clockers at Churchill Downs as many contenders of the Nov. 5-6 Breeders' Cup World Championships completed their workouts Nov. 1.
Hurricane Ike in Sharp Drill for BC Dirt Mile
With jockey Calvin Borel up, Hurricane Ike tuned up for his engagement in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) by working six furlongs at Churchill Downs in 1:12 2/5 after the renovation break Oct. 23.
Breeders' Cup Chat: A Gold Mine in the Mile?
Goldikova will be the heavy favorite, but she will face a strong field. Read Blog
Sidney's Candy Scratched From Oak Tree Mile
Favored Sidney's Candy has been withdrawn from the Oak Tree Mile (gr. IIT) Oct. 9 at Hollywood Park because he is due to be sold.
Oak Tree Mile Lures Turf Star Sidney's Candy
Sidney's Candy, one of the top 3-year-olds in the country this season, will take on older horses for the first time in the $150,000 Oak Tree Mile (gr. IIT) at Hollywood Park Oct. 9.
Breeders' Cup Chat: Mile High Lineup
As of now, here are some of the top horses thought to be aiming toward a star-studded Mile. Read Blog
Countdown to the Cup: What Now for Juveniles?
A long wait between races is in store for recent impressive 2-year-old winners.
Sidney's Candy to Pass Del Mar Derby
Trainer John Sadler said the morning of Aug. 15 it's not likely that Sidney's Candy, winner of the Aug. 14 La Jolla Handicap (gr. IIT) will run at Del Mar again this meet.
La Jolla: Sidney's Candy Breaks Course Mark
Making his first start on turf, Sidney's Candy turned in a smashing performance in the $150,000 La Jolla Handicap (gr. IIT), demolishing seven 3-year-old rivals in a course record time at Del Mar Aug. 14.
Sidney's Candy to Make Turf Bow in La Jolla
Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) winner Sidney's Candy makes his turf debut in the $150,000 La Jolla Handicap (gr. IIT) at Del Mar Aug. 14.
Connections
| Trainer | Todd A. Pletcher |
|---|---|
| Jockey | John R. Velazquez |
| Owner | WinStar Farm, Rubio B. Stable |
| Breeder | Jenny Craig & Sidney H. Craig |
Pedigree
| Sidney's Candy View Five-Cross Pedigree | Candy Ride (ARG) | Ride the Rails |
| Candy Girl (ARG) | ||
| Fair Exchange | Storm Cat | |
| Exchange |
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