Bertrando, Champion and Top CA Sire, Dies
Eclipse Award winner and former leading California stallion Bertrando succumbed naturally to infirmities of old age March 27 at River Edge Farm, longtime farm manager Russell Drake confirmed.
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Sierra Sunset and Chris Emigh pull away in the Rebel Stakes.
Photo: Coady Photography
Connections
| Trainer | Jeff Bonde |
|---|---|
| Jockey | William Antongeorgi III |
| Owner | Phillip Lebherz, Al Mariani & George Schmitt |
| Breeder | Mr. & Mrs. Martin J. Wygod |
Pedigree
| Sierra Sunset View Five-Cross Pedigree | Bertrando | Skywalker |
| Gentle Hands | ||
| Toot Sweet | Pirate's Bounty | |
| Kay Ho |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCAAUG2006 Hip 77 |
Yearling | Sierra Sunset | River Edge Farm, agent | $40,000 |
Sierra Sunset's First Foal Is a Filly
The first reported offspring by grade II winner Sierra Sunset is a filly born Jan. 10.
Sierra Sunset to Stand at Rancho San Miguel
Grade II winner Sierra Sunset will stand his first year at stud in 2012 at Tom and Nancy Clark's Rancho San Miguel near San Miguel, Calif.
Assessment Captures Longacres Mile
Tice Ranch Stables' Assessment overcame the unenviable 12 post and took advantage of a hot pace to win the $294,375 Longacres Mile (gr. III) Aug. 16, handing trainer Howard Belvoir his second straight victory in Emerald Downs' most prestigious event.
Sierra Sunset On His Way Back to the Top
Sierra Sunset seems to be on the verge of returning to his old form, and will take another step in proving that on Aug. 15 when he takes on nine in the $300,000 Longacres Mile (gr. III) at Emerald Downs.
Awesome Gem Favored For Longacres Mile
West Point Thoroughbreds' Awesome Gem, graded stakes-placed eight times in his career but with only a single blacktype victory, will look to shed his bridesmaid status when he takes on 11 rivals in the Emerald Downs' signature race -- the $300,000 Longacres Mile (gr. III) on Aug. 16.
Noble Court Rules in Ack Ack Handicap
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Noble Court, closing furiously from the back of the field after following a ferocious pace, surged past the leaders on the far outside to win the $100,000 Ack Ack Handicap (gr. III) in the final strides at Hollywood Park June 6.
Ack Ack: Sierra Sunset in Long-Awaited Return
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Sierra Sunset is scheduled to make his first start since winning the 2008 Rebel Stakes (gr. II) when he faces 10 rivals in the $100,000 Ack Ack Handicap (gr. III) at Hollywood Park June 6.
Awesome Gem Favored to End Streak in Berkeley
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Though he's on a 12-race losing streak, Awesome Gem is the 5-2 favorite in the $150,000 Berkeley Stakes (gr. III) at Golden Gate Fields on Memorial Day.
Ankle Fracture Sidelines Sierra Sunset
Sierra Sunset, a three-length winner of the $300,000 Rebel (gr. II) March 15 at Oaklawn Park, has a hairline fracture of his left front ankle and is out of consideration for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), trainer Jeff Bonde reported.
Ky. Derby Trail: Cut Off at the Pass
So, the undefeated 2-year-old champion, sent off at 1-20 in the Tampa Bay Derby (gr. III), had a fever the week before the race and the public was unaware of it. There is nothing that can be said here that won't be said in the weeks to come by those who bet War Pass, including the bridge jumpers, and those who had invested in him emotionally.
Sierra Sunset Sparkles in Rebel Romp
California-bred Sierra Sunset threw his name smack into the middle of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) mix March 15 at Oaklawn Park, dominating eight rivals to win by three lengths in the $300,000 Rebel Stakes (gr. II).
Stone Bird Final Derby Hope for Lukas
Stone Bird will try to pull off the upset in the Rebel Stakes (gr. II) March 15 at Oaklawn Park. Making his stakes debut, he will have to take down eight rivals, including Z Fortune and Anak Nakal.
Southwest a Real Corker
Denis of Cork came with a three-wide move into the stretch and ran away with the Southwest Stakes (gr. III) to score a 2 1/4 length win Feb. 18 at Oaklawn. The $250,000 mile race for 3-year-olds was run in 1:37.59.
El Gato Malo Pounces in San Rafael
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Unbeaten El Gato Malo took advantage of a blistering pace to register a runaway 6 1/4-length victory in the $150,000 San Rafael Stakes (gr. III) as the West Coast Triple Crown campaign got underway at Santa Anita Jan. 12.
Massive Drama Tops San Rafael Field
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Massive Drama, who ran third in the CashCall Futurity (gr. I) at Hollywood Park last month, holds the edge in experience against six up-and-coming rivals entered in the $150,000 San Rafael Stakes (gr. III), which kicks off the 2008 3-year-old season at Santa Anita Jan. 12.
Mahubah's Corner: Sierra Sunset
The Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) can be a big temptation for the owner of a promising colt that has not yet proven himself to rank with the best. Some yield; others, usually proving wiser, aim for lesser targets, allowing their youngsters to continue their development under less pressure. The latter strategy paid off nicely when Sierra Sunset picked up his third victory and second straight stakes score in the California Cup Juvenile Nov. 3.
Bold Chieftain Conquers Cal Cup Classic; Lava Man 6th Again
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing
A change in strategy by trainer William Morey Jr. and jockey Russell Baze helped propel the 4-year-old Bold Chieftain to the biggest win of his career in Oak Tree's $250,000 California Cup Classic at Santa Anita Nov. 3. It was another disappointing outcome for favored Lava Man, who faded in the stretch to finish off the board.
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