Storm Damages Barns at Charles Town
High winds damaged three barns at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races the evening of July 5, but no horses or humans were injured and the track expects to not miss any race dates.
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Thoroughbred stands in paddock surrounded by aftermath of ice storm including branches weighted by ice. Ice storm and snow images, part of a cold winter weather system, in Central Kentucky.
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Mobile Sky wins the Loyalty Stakes at Belterra Park Sept. 10, 2016
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Nutsandhoney in the paddock for the 9th race at Arlington International on July 23, 2016, which ended up cancelled due to weather.
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Churchill Downs - June 23, 2016
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A storm arrives at the OBS Sales in Ocala, Florida on June 13, 2014.
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Sale Buzz About the Storm, Postponement
The buzz around the barn area for the Fasig-Tipton New York-bred preferred yearling sale the morning of Aug. 14 was all about the developments the previous day when the sale’s first session was rescheduled following a major thunderstorm.
Wallyanna Back for More in Saranac
After acing his graded stakes debut Aug. 8 with a 23-1 upset of the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes (gr. IIT) at Saratoga, Wallyanna looks to continue his success Sept. 1 in the Saranac (gr. IIIT).
Tapiture Storms Through Half-Mile Breeze
Tapiture smoothly rocketed through the turn on the sloppy track on his way to completing four furlongs in :50 April 28 at Churchill in his final timed work before this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Turf Paradise Cancels Third Straight Day
Because of a storm that brought heavy rain and left the track unsuitable for racing, Turf Paradise canceled racing a third straight day Monday, Dec. 17.
BC Interview: Dean Reeves on Mucho Macho Man
Owner Dean Reeves talks about Breeders' Cup Classic contender Mucho Macho Man Oct. 30. watch video
Wise Dan's Travel Plans Delayed
Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) favorite Wise Dan will have his travel plans from Lexington to Santa Anita Park delayed a day, trainer Charlie Lopresti said Oct. 29.
Ellis Park Damage Assessed; Trainers Ponder Options
- By Tom LaMarra
Insurance adjusters were at Ellis Park Nov. 7 assessing the damage wrought by a tornado that struck the western Kentucky racetrack early in the morning the previous day.
Calder Sustains Damage from Hurricane Wilma
Calder Race Course sustained damage Monday to its clubhouse facility and parts of its stable area as a result of Hurricane Wilma, which stormed across South Florida Oct. 24.
Eastern Storm Keeps Tracks Closed Sunday
For the second day in a row Sunday, a powerful winter storm in the eastern portion of the country forced cancellation of live racing at Aqueduct, Laurel Park and Turfway Park.
Clinics Operating But Farms Take Major Hit
Though many Central Kentucky farms were without power in the wake of major ice storm that hit the Lexington area Feb. 15-16, all three of the major veterinary clinics were up and running.
Severe Winds in Texas Kill Five Horses
A storm that whipped through Medina County, Texas, the evening of March 19 killed five horses and destroyed three barns at Gene and Judy Palmieri's Silver Spur Ranch located about a half-hour southwest of San Antonio.
Storm Behavior
During thunderstorms, most horses show no noticeable response to either thunder or lightning independent of the severity of the rain and the wind.
Connections
| Trainer | Todd A. Pletcher |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Javier Castellano |
| Owner | Glencrest Farm LLC and JSM Equine |
| Breeder | Nustar Breeding LLC |
Pedigree
| Storm View Five-Cross Pedigree | Artie Schiller | El Prado (IRE) |
| Hidden Light | ||
| Thunderously | Wild Again | |
| Thunder Achiever |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTMDEC2011 Hip 330 |
Weanling | Glencrest Farm, agent | Hidden Brook, agent for Flying Zee Stable Dispersal | $42,000 |
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