First Foal for Silver Max a Filly
Adena Springs North stallion Silver Max, a seven-time graded stakes winner, sired his first reported foal when a filly was born at Frank Stronach's facility near Ontario, Canada at 4 p.m. Jan. 12.
Silver Max
- Bay Colt
- Born 2009
- KY-Bred
Adena Springs
2017 Filly, Silver Max - Blue Dahlia Ist Foal for Silver Max
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Silver Max and Robby Albarado ride to victory in the Grade II Bernard Baruch Handicap at Saratoga in New York.
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Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography
Mark Bacon and Dana Wells' Silver Max, lit up the turf course at Churchill Downs with a wire-to-wire score in the Grade II Firecracker Stakes at Churchill Downs.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Silver Max wins the 2014 Firecracker at Churchill Downs.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Silver Max wins the 2014 Firecracker at Churchill Downs.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Silver Max wins the 2014 Firecracker at Churchill Downs.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Silver Max wins the 2014 Firecracker at Churchill Downs.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Silver Max wins the 2014 Firecracker at Churchill Downs.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Silver Max wins the 2014 Firecracker at Churchill Downs.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Silver Max wins the 2014 Firecracker at Churchill Downs.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Silver Max wins the 2014 Firecracker at Churchill Downs.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Silver Max wins the 2014 Firecracker at Churchill Downs.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Silver Max wins the 2014 Firecracker at Churchill Downs.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Silver Max wins the 2014 Firecracker at Churchill Downs.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Silver Max wins the 2014 Firecracker at Churchill Downs.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Silver Max wins the 2014 Firecracker at Churchill Downs.
Mathea Kelley
Silver Max wins the Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Silver Max wins the 2013 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Silver Max wins the 2013 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Silver Max wins the 2013 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Silver Max wins the 2013 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Silver Max wins the 2013 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Mark Mahan
Silver Max wins the 2013 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Silver Max wins the 2013 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Silver Max wins the 2013 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Silver Max wins the 2013 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Silver Max wins the 2013 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Silver Max wins the 2013 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Anne M. Eberhardt
Silver Max wins the 2013 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Silver Max wins the 2013 Bernard Baruch.
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Silver Max wins the 2013 Bernard Baruch.
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Silver Max wins the 2013 Bernard Baruch.
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Silver Max wins the 2013 Bernard Baruch.
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Silver Max wins the Oceanport Stakes.
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Silver Max wins the Oceanport Stakes.
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Silver Max wins the Oceanport Stakes.
Four Footed Fotos
Silver Max - Arlington Park August 17, 2012.
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Silver Max - Arlington Park August 17, 2012.
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Silver Max - Arlington Park August 17, 2012.
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Silver Max - Arlington Park August 17, 2012.
Coady Photography
Silver Max wins the 2012 Virginia Derby.
Coady Photography
Silver Max wins the 2012 Virginia Derby.
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Silver Max wins the 2012 Arlington Classic.
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Silver Max wins the 2012 Arlington Classic.
Skip Dickstein
Silver Max wins the American Turf.
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Skip Dickstein
Silver Max wins the American Turf.
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Silver Max wins the 2012 Transylvania.
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Silver Max wins the 2012 Transylvania.
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Silver Max wins the 2012 Transylvania.
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Silver Max wins the 2012 Transylvania.
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Silver Max wins the 2012 Transylvania.
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Silver Max wins the 2012 Transylvania.
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Silver Max wins the 2012 Transylvania.
Mallory Haigh
Silver Max wins the 2012 Transylvania.
Mathea Kelley
Silver Max wins the 2012 Transylvania.
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Mark Mahan
Silver Max won the 2013 Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Silver Max comes home strong to win the Firecracker Stakes at Churchill Downs.
Skip Dickstein
Silver Max makes his 2014 debut in the Firecracker Stakes.
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- Profile
Hunters Bay to Adena Springs North
Former Florida sire Hunters Bay will be introduced to Ontario breeders during an Adena Springs North open house being held Oct. 8 from noon to 3 p.m. EDT.
Bourbon and Horses a 'Natural Fit'
Woodford Reserve, a Kentucky distillery located in horse country, is the long-time sponsor of the Turf Classic (gr. IT) at Churchill Downs and is expanding its marketing footprint to horse racing venues in other countries.
Silver Max to Adena Springs North
Silver Max, a consistent turf miler who went 12-5-1 in a 27-start career and won the 2013 Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes (gr. I) at Keeneland over Wise Dan, has been retired. He will stand at Adena Springs North for 2016.
Villandry Gets First Stakes Win in River City
Well positioned just behind the leaders early, Villandry swung out for the drive and drew off to victory in the $114,000 River City Handicap (gr. IIIT) over a very firm Churchill Downs turf course Nov. 8.
That Handicapping Show: River City Handicap
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra handicap the $100,000 River City Handicap, which will be run on Saturday, November 8 at Churchill Downs. watch video
That Handicapping Show - River City Handicap
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra handicap the River City Handicap, which will be run on Saturday, November 8 at Churchill Downs. Download Brisnet Past Performances for the River City Handicap.
Silver Max is River City 'Cap Highweight
Silver Max returns to his favorite track Nov. 8, getting a bit of class relief while looking for a rebound in the $100,000 River City Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Churchill Downs.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays: Shadwell Turf Mile
TimeformUS Weekend Stakes Plays for the G1 Shadwell Tuf Mile, featuring lifetime PPs from Wise Dan. read blog
That Handicapping Show: Shadwell Turf Mile
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak at Keeneland to preview the Shadwell Turf Mile featuring Wise Dan, Optimizer, Silver Max, Kaigun, and Seek Again. Watch Video
Wise Dan Faces Stiff Shadwell Turf Mile Test
Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan faces the stiffest challenge of his remarkable return from colic surgery when he takes on Seek Again and Silver Max among seven rivals in the $1 million Shadwell Turf Mile (gr. IT) Oct. 4.
Seek Again Wins Fourstardave in Record Time
Seek Again overcame traffic in the stretch, advancing at the rail with an eye-catching run to win the $500,000 Fourstardave Handicap (gr. II) in course-record time Aug. 9 at Saratoga Race Course.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays: Grade 2s at the Spa
TimeformUS Weekend Plays for The Fourstardave & the Saratoga Special read blog
That Handicapping Show: Fourstardave Handicap
- By Claire Novak
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra give you the strategies to bet this talented field of 6 horses in the Fourstardave Handicap and potentially get a nice payout. Learn who Tom thinks is 'key' to the race. watch video
Turf Milers Take Center Stage at Saratoga
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps a pair of turf stakes at Saratoga, including the Fourstardave Handicap. read blog
That Handicapping Show: Fourstardave Handicap
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra give you the strategies to bet this talented field of 6 horses in the Fourstardave, and potentially get a nice payout. Learn who Tom thinks is 'key' to the race. Download Brisnet Past Performances for the Fourstardave Handicap.
Small Field for Silver Max in Fourstardave
With Wise Dan still progressing in his comeback from May 16 colic surgery, favoritism and a highweight assignment in Saratoga's $500,000 Fourstardave Handicap (gr. IIT) go to Dale Romans trainee Silver Max.
Sparks Fly as Silver Max Wires Firecracker
Making his first start since finishing fourth in last year's Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. I), favored Silver Max wired his seven rivals in Churchill Downs' Firecracker Stakes (gr. IIT), covering the mile in 1:34.21.
Silver Max Could Make Noise in Firecracker
Dale Romans will play a strong hand on June 28 when he sends out the accomplished duo of millionaire Silver Max and 2010 winner Guys Reward in a bid to win this year's $200,000 Firecracker Stakes (gr. IIT) at Churchill Downs.
Wise Dan Rolls Again in Breeders' Cup Mile
Morton Fink's Wise Dan, taken much farther back than usual given a blistering early pace, circled rivals on the far turn and drew away late to win the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) Nov. 2 at Santa Anita for the second year.
Wise Dan Draws Post 8 for BC Mile Defense
Horse of the Year Wise Dan will launch a title defense in the Nov. 2 Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) from post 8 in a field of 10 off his only loss of 2013. Among his challengers is the horse who beat him, Silver Max.
Moreno Fires Bullet in Final BC Classic Move
A good number of the Oct. 26 works at Santa Anita were by Breeders' Cup candidates getting in major licks before the Nov. 1-2 World Championships, including Classic contenders Mucho Macho Man and Moreno.
Top Last-Out Speed Figures in the BC
TimeformUS: Top Last-Out Speed Figures in the Breeders' Cup read blog
Mucho Macho Man Tops Busy Santa Anita Tab
It was a busy morning Oct. 19 at Santa Anita Park, as Breeders' Cup contenders led by Classic runner Mucho Macho Man turned in moves over the track.
Breeders' Cup: Dale Romans' BC Contenders
Hear what trainer Dale Romans' contenders are currently doing and what he thinks through prior to entering Breeders' Cup races. watch video
Breeders' Cup: Dale Romans' BC Contenders
Trainer Dale Romans discusses Little Mike, Silver Max, and other Breeders' Cup contenders. 10/15/2013
Silver Max, Poker Player to Get Cup Fees Paid
The Breeders' Cup will reinstate entry fee benefits to the winners of Challenge races that lost their designation when the events came off the turf at Keeneland, but they will not receive an automatic starting position.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 10/07/2013
Keeneland, Belmont Park, Europe, Indiana Downs, Santa Anita and more. view slideshow
After the Wire - Keeneland Opening Weekend
Evan Hammonds recaps the Shadwell Turf Mile, Darley Alcibiades, Frizette, and Champagne Stakes. watch video
Keeneland Files: Fall Stars Surprises
Fall Stars weekend brought a bevy of surprises as favorites were felled in the major races and a record rainfall pelted Keeneland on the afternoon of Oct. 5. read blog
Wise Dan, Groupie Doll Remain Bound for Cup
Both Wise Dan and Groupie Doll, who led the list of notable upsets nationwide in major stakes tests Oct. 5, remain on target for their respective dates in the Breeders' Cup World Championships, according to their trainers.
Silver Max Snaps Wise Dan's 9-Race Win Streak
Reigning Horse of the Year Wise Dan saw his nine-race win streak come to an end Oct. 5 at Keeneland when Silver Max delivered a front-running score in the Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes (gr. II), which was moved to the main track.
Wise Dan Heads Shadwell Turf Mile Lineup
Morton Fink's Horse of the Year Wise Dan makes his final start before the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) Oct. 5 at Keeneland, defending his title in the $750,000 Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes (gr. IT).
Silver Max Streaks to Bernard Baruch Score
Silver Max ran legitimate fractions early and had plenty left to finish up late in the $245,000 Bernard Baruch Handicap (gr. IIT) Aug. 31 at Saratoga Race Course.
Silver Max Seeks Third Summer Score in Baruch
Coming in off a 5 3/4-length victory in the Oceanport Stakes (gr. IIIT), Silver Max looks for a repeat performance in Saratoga Race Course's Aug. 31 running of the $250,000 Bernard Baruch Handicap (gr. IIT).
Silver Max Shines in Oceanport Score
Last year's Virginia Derby (gr. IIT) winner Silver Max flashed speed from the gate to add the July 28 Oceanport Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Monmouth to his portfolio for trainer Dale Romans and owners Mark Bacon and Dana Wells.
Hudson Steele Could Shine in Oceanport Stakes
After winning his seasonal debut at Colonial Downs, grade II winner Hudson Steele appears to be well prepared for a start in the $150,000 Oceanport Stakes (gr. III) July 28 at Monmouth Park.
Prayer for Relief Answers All in Cornhusker
Zayat Stables' Prayer for Relief, second in his only two starts this year, broke through with a victory in the $300,000 Cornhusker Handicap (gr. III) at Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino June 29.
Silver Max, Prayer for Relief Top Cornhusker
Six horses are entered in the grade III, 1 1/8-mile race at Prairie Meadows on the night of June 29.
Silver Max Skips Over Slop in Opening Verse
Multiple graded stakes winner Silver Max was the class of the $62,415 Opening Verse Stakes June 1 at Churchill Downs, and moving the race off the turf didn't give the 4-year-old gelding any trouble.
Aristides Stakes Surpassed by Opening Verse
The $100,000 Aristides Stakes (gr. III) may be the feature worth the most June 1 at Churchill Downs, but a familiar cast of characters makes the $65,000 Opening Verse a more intriguing contest.
Wise Dan Pours It On in Woodford Reserve Win
Horse of the Year Wise Dan ran his winning streak to six races and surpassed $4 million in career earnings handily in the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (gr. IT) over yielding ground May 4 at Churchill Downs.
Wise Dan Takes on Point of Entry in Woodford
Wise Dan and Point of Entry face off May 4 at Churchill Downs in the $500,000 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (gr. IT), the race immediately preceding the Kentucky Derby (gr. I).
Tough Field Awaits Silver Max in Appleton
Silver Max, who captured six consecutive races on turf last year, makes his 4-year-old debut March 30 in the $100,000 Appleton Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Gulfstream Park.
Romans Sets Plans for Dewey Square, Others
Eclipse Award-winning trainer Dale Romans said his Siena Farm 3-year-olds will both make their next starts at Gulfstream Park; he has yet to determine an exact target in Dubai for Breeders' Cup Turf winner Little Mike.
Wise Dan Runs Back in Shadwell Turf Mile
Morton Fink's Woodbine Mile winner Wise Dan is the star attraction of a power-packed $750,000 Shadwell Turf Mile (gr. IT) Oct. 6 at Keeneland, where he'll take on 11 other starters 20 days after his most recent score.
Little Mike, Silver Max Work for Engagements
Trainer Dale Romans sent Arlington Million (gr. IT) winner Little Mike and stablemate Silver Max through works at Churchill Downs Sept. 22, preparing the turf contenders for upcoming starts in New York and Kentucky.
After the Wire - 8/19/2012
Evan Hammonds recaps the Arlington Million, Beverly D., Alabama Stakes, and more! watch video
Secretariat: Romans Sends Silver Max Plus Two
Trainer Dale Romans will saddle three in the Aug. 18 Secretariat Stakes (gr. IT) at Arlington Park, including streaking turf runner Silver Max.
Romans' Grass Garrison Marches on Arlington
Dale Romans will send a strong contingent to the Arlington Million and Secretariat (both gr. IT).
Connections
| Trainer | Dale L. Romans |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Javier Castellano |
| Owner | Mark Bacon |
| Breeder | Steve C. Snowden, Seth Lauffer & Will Lauffer |
Pedigree
| Silver Max View Five-Cross Pedigree | Badge of Silver | Silver Deputy |
| Silveroo | ||
| Kissin Rene | Kissin Kris | |
| Monique Rene |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTKJUL2010 Hip 260 |
Yearling | Dale Romans, agent | Watermill Farm, agent | $20,000 |
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