Maker Represented by 1,000th Winner
Trainer Mike Maker was represented by his 1,000th career winner March 16 when Magical Season won the third race at Fair Grounds.
Stately Victor works at the Churchill Downs Training Center on April 23, 2010.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Stately Victor works at the Churchill Downs Training Center on April 23, 2010.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Stately Victor wins the 2010 Bluegrass.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Stately Victor wins the 2010 Bluegrass.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Stately Victor wins the 2010 Bluegrass.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Stately Victor wins the 2010 Bluegrass.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Stately Victor wins the 2010 Bluegrass.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Stately Victor wins the 2010 Bluegrass.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Stately Victor wins the 2010 Bluegrass.
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Stately Victor, Bring the Heat to Buck Pond
Stately Victor, a grade I winner in Kentucky, and Bring the Heat, a 14-year-old stallion, will stand in 2013 at Doug Arnold's Buck Pond Farm near Versailles, Ky.
Hunters Bay Handles Distance in Dominion Day
Odds-on choice Hunters Bay had no problem with the 1 1/4-mile distance in his first try, putting away Pender Harbour in deep stretch to post a one-length victory in the $204,961 Dominion Day Stakes (Can-III) at Woodbine.
Pender Harbour One to Beat in Dominion Day
Pender Harbour, Canada's champion 3-year-old male of 2011, will try to make it two straight when he takes on five rivals in the Dominion Day Stakes (Can-III) at Woodbine July 1.
Sky Chai's the Limit...Again?
Trainer and Mike Maker and Thoroughbred owner Harvey Diamond have been down the Derby trail together...but this time they mean it.
2011 Clark - Predict the Order
Who will win the Clark Handicap (gr. I) at Churchill Downs? Will it be one of the horses that ran in the Breeders' Cup, or a new face? How will the others finish? Predict the Order
Clark at Churchill Has Breeders' Cup Look
This year's Breeders' Cup may be a memory, but no fewer than five horses that competed in the 2011 World Championships are back at Churchill Downs for the $500,000 Clark Handicap (gr. I) Nov. 25.
City Wolf Runs Streak to Four in Durham Cup
City Wolf, making his stakes debut, shook loose of his rivals at the head of the stretch to register his fourth consecutive victory for trainer Reade Baker in the $144,589 Durham Cup (Can-III) at Woodbine Oct. 2.
Durham Cup Lures Champion Eye of the Leopard
Eye of the Leopard, the 2009 Queen's Plate Stakes winner and Canada's champion 3-year-old male, will be making his first start of the year as he takes on several fellow stakes-winning veterans in the Durham Cup.
Acclamation Pulls Off Pacific Classic Heist
Acclamation, with a patented front-running ride from veteran jockey Patrick Valenzuela, held off favored Twirling Candy in the final furlong to win the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) by a head at Del Mar Aug. 28.
Don Cavallo Rolls in Dominion Day
Stronach Stables' homebred Don Cavallo took the lead with a half-mile to go and rolled to a 3 3/4-length victory in the 10-furlong Dominion Day Stakes (Can-III) July 1 at Woodbine.
Casse Tries to Double Up in Dominion Day
Mark Casse, who won the Dominion Day Handicap (Can-III) a year ago with Marchfield, will have two more chances in the latest edition of the $200,000 race when a field of 11 lines up July 1 at Woodbine.
Prince Will I Am Headlines Tough Mac Diarmida
Prince Will I Am will return to the grass against a deep field in the $150,000 Mac Diarmida Stakes (gr. IIT) Feb. 19 at Gulfstream Park.
Schramsberg Bubbles to Top in John Connally
Schramsberg, a son of Storm Cat out of the champion Serena's Song, registered his first graded stakes victory when in the $200,000 John B. Connally Turf Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Sam Houston Houston Race Park Jan. 29.
Stately Victor Returns to Turf in Connally
Florida invader Stately Victor returns to the lawn for the first time since last summer when he takes on eight rivals in the $200,000 John B. Connally Turf Cup Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Sam Houston Race Park Jan. 29.
Adena Springs Continues Breeder Dominence
Frank Stronach's Adena Springs Farm was rewarded with its seventh Eclipse Award when they were announced Jan. 17, with horses bred by the farm earning more than $13.3 million last year.
Close Race for Second-Crop Sires
PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
Leadership of the stallion crop with 1st 3yos of 2010 was determined by less than $21,000. Some names changed and others made the transition from leading freshman sires of 2009.
Prairie Bayou: Timeless Fashion Noses 'Victor
Timeless Fashion registered a repeat victory in the $50,000 Prairie Bayou Stakes at Turfway Park Dec. 18 after getting the best of a thrilling three-way photo over Stately Victor and Ordination.
$50K Still Buys Quality Stakes Field in KY
The Dec. 18 Prairie Bayou Stakes at Turfway Park says a couple of things about the state of Kentucky racing: Purses aren't up to par, and $50,000 can still buy you a pretty good field.
Giant Oak Wins Clark by Disqualification
Giant Oak picked a good time to break his 14-race losing streak, as he was placed first in the $500,000 Clark Handicap (gr. I) when stewards disqualified favored Successful Dan for interference Nov. 26 at Churchill Downs.
Successful Dan Romps in Closing Day Fayette
Successful Dan easily rolled past pacesetter Exhi just beyond the eighth-pole and romped home for a three-length victory in the $150,000 Greenbrier Fayette (gr. II) Oct. 30 on closing day at Keeneland.
THS: The Fayette & Early BC Preview
Jason, Tom, and James Scully of TwinSpires.com preview the Greenbrier Fayette Stakes (gr. II). Plus, an early look at the Breeders' Cup Juvenile and Sprint. Watch Video
Stately Victor, Exhi Face Elders in Fayette
Stately Victor, who scored his career biggest win at Keeneland in the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) this spring, returns to the Lexington racetrack as one of the favorites for the closing day $150,000 Fayette Stakes.
Stately Victor Earns Ontario Derby Crown
Stately Victor, who took the Bluegrass Stakes (gr. I) in April before off-the-board finishes in the three off-the-board finishes, returned to the winner's circle in the Ontario Derby at Woodbine Sept. 25.
THS: The Virginia Derby
Jason, Tom, and Rich Nilsen of twinspires.com preview the Virginia Derby (gr. IIT) at Colonial Downs on July 17. Watch Video
Virginia Derby: Paddy O'Prado the One to Beat
Paddy O'Prado looks to continue his ascent to the top of the 3-year-old ranks when he meets seven rivals in the $600,000 Virginia Derby (gr. IIT). The El Prado colt is the 7-5 morning-line choice.
Belmont Doings: 'It's a Tote Board Race'
Every day seems to bring a new Belmont Stakes (gr. I) pick. What else is new? This year's Belmont is that kind of race. There is no standout, and the majority of the horses entered seem to have a legitimate shot to win.
Triple Crown Talk: Belmont 142 Picks
Ice Box has the most going for him. Stately Victor is a live longshot. Read Blog
And They're Off: Belmont 2010
Lenny, Steve, and special guest Steve Byk talk Belmont Stakes, including their picks. Plus, thoughts on Quality Road, the Hall of Fame nominees, and the site of the 2011 Breeders' Cup. Watch Video
Three Work for Belmont; Interactif in Field
Three probable starters for the June 5 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) turned in their final works the morning of May 31 at the New York racetrack, and the race got another starter in Interactif.
Stately Victor, Stay Put Arrive at Belmont
Belmont Stakes (gr. I) hopeful Stately Victor arrived at Belmont Park a few hours behind schedule May 27, but no worse for the trip.
TC Talk: Belmont May Give Us a New Star
Like Summer Bird reminded last year, the best 3-year-olds may have their coming out party in the Belmont. Read Blog
Sharp Work For Stately Victor
Stately Victor tuned up for a run in the June 5 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) with a sharp five-furlong workout May 25 at Churchill Downs' Trackside Louisville training center.
Ice Box Works; Belmont Field Shaping Up
Robert LaPenta Jr.'s Ice Box, the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) runner-up and probable morning-line favorite for the upcoming Belmont Stakes (gr. I), turned in a four-furlong work at Saratoga May 19.
Haskin's Derby Report: Mud Bombs
With the wide-open nature of the race and impending rain, it's longshot time.
Haskin's Derby Report: Victor in the Slop
No one can boast of having a better slop pedigree than Stately Victor.
THS: The 2010 Kentucky Derby
Jason, Evan, James Scully, and special guest Jill Byrne preview The Kentucky Derby (gr. I). Watch Video
Derby Preview: Is the West the Best?
The two top choices in the first leg of the 2010 Triple Crown are based in California. Lookin at Lucky, the 3-1 morning-line favorite, and Sidney's Candy, the 5-1 second choice, lead a field of 20 3-year-olds in Derby 136.
Jack Conway Hoping For Big Kentucky Exacta
Jack Conway and his father, Tom, co-own Kentucky Derby contender Stately Victor while the younger Conway also runs for the U.S. Senate
KY Derby News Minute: Thursday, 4/29/2010
Lenny Shulman talks about reactions to the draw, the weather, and Zenyatta's next race. Watch Video
Stately Victor Shoots Training Center Bullet
Toyota Blue Grass (gr. I) winner goes five furlongs in the slop at the Churchill Downs Training Center in 1:00 3/5.
Adena Springs Sale Renewal Has Sizzle
Graduates include recent Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) winner Stately Victor, whose $250,000 price topped the 2009 edition of the auction.
And They're Off: April 14, 2010
Lenny and Steve discuss Zenyatta's 16th victory, the recent Kentucky Derby prep upsets and what this means for the Derby field, thoughts on changing the Derby qualifications, and more. Watch Video
Stately Victor: a Blue Grass Surprise
PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
The first grade I winner sired by Ghostzapper - whose own pedigree is free of five-generation duplicated bloodlines - has an inbreeding pattern to the closely-inbred In Reality.
Maker Sets Plans for His Derby Qualifiers
Trainer Mike Maker said April 11 that Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) winner Stately Victor is headed to Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May following his 4 1/4-length win at odds of 40-1 a day earlier.
KY Derby Contender Profile: Stately Victor
Stately Victor won the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes at 40-1, and now the Mike Maker-trainee is headed to the Kentucky Derby. View Profile
Stately Victor Pulls 40-1 Blue Grass Stunner
Stately Victor, the longest shot on the board at 40-1, roared past Paddy O'Prado in the stretch to record a shocking win in the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) April 10 at Keeneland.
Graded Earnings Update as of April 10
The results of the April 10 Toyota Blue Grass and Arkansas Derby (both gr. I) play role in graded list shakeup
Graded Earnings the Story In Blue Grass
Ken and Sarah Ramsey's Pleasant Prince, runner-up to Ice Box in the Florida Derby at 29-1 odds, was made the slight 3-1 favorite among nine 3-year-olds entered in the April 10 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) at Keeneland.
Full Field For Keeneland's Breeders' Futurity
With a spot in the $2-million Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) on the line, an overflow field of 14 was drawn for the $500,000 Dixiana Breeders' Futurity (gr. I) Oct. 10 at Keeneland.
Connections
| Trainer | Michael J. Maker |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Rosie Napravnik |
| Owner | Conway, F. Thomas and Jack |
| Breeder | Adena Springs |
Pedigree
| Stately Victor View Five-Cross Pedigree | Ghostzapper | Awesome Again |
| Baby Zip | ||
| Collect the Cash | Dynaformer | |
| Worldly Possession |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2008 Hip 406 |
Yearling | Hidden Brook, agent for Adena Springs | ($110,000) | |
| ADSMAR2009 Hip 12 |
Two-year-old | F. Thomas Conway | Adena Springs | $250,000 |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
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