Calumet Adds Four Stallions for 2017
Calumet Farm will introduce four new stallions in 2017, led by 2015 champion turf male Big Blue Kitten.
Slumber (GB)
- Bay Colt
- Born 2008
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Caption: Michael Dubb leads horse in (pink tie) Slumber with Irad Ortiz Jr. wins the Knob Creek Manhattan (gr. I) Scenes, horses, races on Belmont Stakes day Manhattan1 image912 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Slumber wins the 2015 Manhattan Stakes
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Slumber wins the 2015 Manhattan.
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Slumber came home strong to win the Knob Creek Manhattan Stakes.
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Slumber works at Woodbine on 10/25/2013.
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Brown Enters Four in Manhattan Stakes
After finishing one-two last year, the Chad Brown-trained duo of Slumber and Big Blue Kitten will aim for more success in those familiar conditions June 11 in the $1 million Knob Creek Manhattan Stakes (gr. IT) on the inner turf at Belmont.
Divisidero Edges Clear in Woodford Reserve
Divisidero edged ahead of World Approval late to win the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic Stakes (gr. IT) by neck. The son of Kitten's Joy got the nine furlongs in 1:47.37.
Big Blue Kitten Heads Woodford Turf Classic
Big Blue Kitten, the champion older turf male of 2015, headlines a field of 13 for the 29th running of the $500,000 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (gr. IT) May 7 at Churchill Downs.
Brown Looks to Build on BC Success
Chad Brown's success has been synonymous with the Breeders' Cup since he handled saddling Ginger Punch to victory in the 2007 Distaff as an assistant trainer. That success has continued unabated.
Ramseys Hold Key to Pace in Turf
Ken and Sarah Ramsey's couplet in the Longines Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) could determine whether heavily favored Golden Horn runs away the winner's share of $3 million as is expected.
Golden Horn Ships in for BC Turf
European-based runners have exceled in the Breeders' Cup Turf, having won the 1 1/2-mile race on the grass 23 times.
Brown Works Slate of BC Contenders in NY
Trainer Chad Brown unleashed a cavalcade of Breeders' Cup-bound horses at Belmont Park Oct. 24 for their final works, including Big Blue Kitten, Slumber, Shining Copper, Stephanie's Kitten, and Dacita.
Big Blue Kitten Takes Hirsch in Record Time
Ken and Sarah Ramsey's homebred Big Blue Kitten unleashed his typical late kick on the outside and held off a late challenge by Slumber and Twilight Eclipse to win the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (gr. IT) in course-record time.
Ramseys Bring 'Million' Duo to Turf Classic
Big Blue Kitten and Shining Copper finished on the board in the Arlington Million.
TimeformUS Preview: The Arlington Million
Euro Shippers face tough Chad Brown duo in The Arlington Million. read blog
Could a Pacemaker Win the Arlington Million?
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Arlington Million (gr. I) at Arlington Park. read blog
That Handicapping Show: The Arlington Million
Claire Novak and Frank Angst preview the Arlington Million (gr. IT) featuring Big Blue Kitten, Slumber, and Up With the Birds. Watch Video
That Handicapping Show: Arlington Million
Claire Novak and Frank Angst preview the Arlington Million (gr. IT) featuring Big Blue Kitten, Slumber, and Up With the Birds. Download Equibase Past Performances for the Arlington Million.
Chad Brown Duo Tops Full Million
Trainer Chad Brown has a hot hand for the Arlington Million (gr. IT) Aug. 15 at Arlington International Racecourse, which has drawn a motley crew of international contenders among 13 entered for the 2015 edition.
Main Sequence Class of Loaded United Nations
Champion Main Sequence takes on talented grade I-winning rivals such as Slumber, Twilight Eclipse, 2013 United Nations victor Big Blue Kitten, and Imagining when seeking to defend his title in the United Nations (gr. IT).
Belmont Day Stakes Winners Eye Future Starts
Many of the winners of the undercard stakes run June 6 at Belmont Park will next race at Saratoga, as will Belmont Stakes also-rans. But the West Virginia Derby and Secretariat Stakes could be in the cards for some.
Slumber Rouses in the Manhattan Stakes
Slumber caught the rest of the field napping in the $1 million Knob Creek Manhattan Stakes (gr. IT) at Belmont Park and kicked home to win in dramatic fashion by 2 3/4 lengths.
Slumber Looks to Awaken in Monmouth Stakes
Several older runners looking to recapture past form, including Slim Shadey, Lochte, and Slumber, will try the Monmouth Park turf June 7 in the Monmouth Stakes.
Streaking Chocolate Ride Wires Mervin Muniz
The 5-year-old gelded son of Candy Ride, a former claimer, is now 3-for-3 at the 1 1/8-mile distance on the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots lawn, having aced the $300,000 Mervin H. Muniz Jr. Handicap (gr. IIT) March 28.
Coalport Seeks Fifth Straight in Mervin Muniz
Ramsey 6-year-old homebred will face six opponents and carry topweight of 121 pounds in the 1 1/8-mile grass test
Mshawish Squeezes Out Gulfstream Turf 'Cap
Al Shaqab Racing's Mshawish overcame traffic in the stretch and prevailed in a tight finish with Slumber in the $300,000 Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap (gr. IT) Feb. 7 at Gulfstream Park.
Lochte Wheels Back in Gulfstream Turf 'Cap
Fresh off a victory in the Tampa Bay Stakes (gr. IIIT) 14 days earlier, Lochte looks to continue his winning ways Feb. 7 in the $300,000 Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap (gr. IT).
Newsdad Shows Something Extra in Pan American
Newsdad, making just his second start in the past year, closed with authority to nip outsider Vertiformer at the wire in the $200,000 Pan American Stakes (gr. IIT) on the turf at Gulfstream Park March 29.
Kittens Set to Take Flight in Pan American
In the $200,000 Pan American Handicap (gr. IIT) at 1 1/2 miles at Gulfstream Park March 29, Ken and Sarah Ramsey will send out the pair of Admiral Kitten, trained by Mike Maker, and Charming Kitten, trained by Todd Pletcher.
Twilight Eclipse Proves Best in Mac Diarmida
West Point Thoroughbreds' favored Twilight Eclipse likely punched his ticket to Dubai with an impressive victory in the $200,000 Mac Diarmida Stakes (gr. IIT) Feb. 15 at Gulfstream Park.
Twilight Eclipse Returns to Gulfstream
West Point Thorughbreds' gelding returns to the scene of his world record in Saturday's $200,000 Mac Diarmida Stakes (gr. IIT) at 1 3/8 miles Feb. 15.
Freshened Summer Front Heads Ft. Lauderdale
Multiple graded stakes winner Summer Front, freshened up for his 5-year-old campaign by trainer Christophe Clement, meets defending Ft. Lauderdale Stakes (gr. IIT) upset winner Mucho Mas Macho Jan. 11 at Gulfstream Park.
Twilight Eclipse Seeks Second McKnight Win
West Point Thoroughbreds' world-record holder Twilight Eclipse tops a field of older horses as he defends his title in the Dec. 28 W.L. McKnight Handicap (gr. IIT) at Calder Casino & Race Course.
Record Win for Joshua Tree in International
Joshua Tree, winless so far in 2013, captured the prestigious Pattison Canadian International (Can-IT) for a record third time with a patient ride from jockey Ryan Moore on a yielding turf course Oct. 27 at Woodbine.
Joshua Tree to Defend International Title
Joshua Tree, winner of the 2012 and 2010 editions of the $1 million Pattison Canadian International (Can-IT) and second in the 2011 running, looks to defend his title in the Oct. 27 Woodbine event against 10 other invaders.
Mott to Play Strong Super Saturday Hand
As so often is the case as summer turns to fall, Racing Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott has a stable of Thoroughbreds moving in the right direction.
No Catching Ultimate Eagle in Hollywood Derby
Owner B.J. Wright and trainer Michael Pender capped their superb Turf Festival at Hollywood Park when front-running Ultimate Eagle employed thievery to win the $250,000 Hollywood Derby (gr. IT) at odds of 14-1 Nov. 27.
Willcox Inn Leads Shippers in Hollywood Derby
Willcox Inn looks to wrap up his 2011 campaign with his first victory outside of Illinois when he squares off against a full field of 3-year-olds in the $250,000 Hollywood Derby (gr. I) Nov. 27.
Connections
| Trainer | Chad C. Brown |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Irad Ortiz, Jr. |
| Owner | Dubb, M., Sheep Pond Partners, Bethlehem Stables LLC and Aisquith, G. |
| Breeder | Millsec, Ltd. |
Pedigree
| Slumber (GB) View Five-Cross Pedigree | Cacique (IRE) | Danehill |
| Hasili (IRE) | ||
| Sound Asleep | Woodman | |
| Sleep Easy |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEENOV2014 Hip 2901 |
Racing or stallion prospect | Steven W. Young, agent | Mill Ridge Sales, agent | $200,000 |
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