BC Marathon Contender Take Control Euthanized
Take Control, a son of A.P. Indy, out of 2002 Horse of the Year Azeri, was euthanized after sustaining an injury to his right front leg in a workout the morning of Oct. 17 at Santa Anita Park.
Take Control Maiden Win, December 30, 2009.
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Paynter, Mucho Macho Man Clash at Santa Anita
Grade I winner Paynter, whose comeback from life-threatening illness more than a year ago was stalled in the Woodward Stakes (gr. I), will attempt to atone at Santa Anita Sept. 28 in a race named for his sire, Awesome Again.
Rail Trip Steams Home in San Diego Handicap
Grade I winner Rail Trip posted his first victory in more than two years when he outlasted a determined John Scott by a half-length in the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) July 28 at Del Mar.
San Diego Attracts Take Control, Son of Azeri
Take Control, the first foal out of 2002 Horse of the Year Azeri, will make his second start after a layoff of 2 1/2 years in the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) July 28 at Del Mar.
Azeri's First Foal Wins Comeback at Hollywood
Returning for his first start in more than 2 1/2 years, Take Control, the first foal out of 2002 Horse of the Year Azeri, was a sharp winner June 30 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Take Control Returns to Work Tab, Again
Take Control, the first foal out of 2002 Horse of Year Azeri and a $1.9 million purchase for Kaleem Shah in 2009, recorded his first work in more than seven months April 5 at Santa Anita Park.
Daughter of Azeri Captures Debut at Oaklawn
Arienza, a 3-year-old filly out of 2002 Horse of the Year Azeri, scored an impressive first win in her debut March 6 at Oaklawn Park.
Take Control Back on Work Tab
Take Control, the $1.9 million 2-year-old who broke his maiden impressively at first asking but was sidelined before he could make it onto the Triple Crown trail, had his first recorded work in five months June 18.
Kentucky Derby Trail: Battle Stations!
Trainers Bob Baffert and Todd Pletcher hold the most firepower as Steve Haskin takes his first look at the trail to the 2010 Triple Crown.
Take Control off Derby Trail
Take Control, the son of Horses of the Year A.P. Indy and Azeri, will be sidelined for 60 days due to shin problems and will be pointed for a summer campaign, trainer Bob Baffert said Jan. 20.
Kentucky Derby Trail: Opening Act
As a prelude to the Derby Dozen, we are publishing a Top 25 list made up solely of horses who have not yet run in a stakes.
Azeri Yearling Out of Keeneland January Sale
Half-brother to Lookin At Lucky also scratched from Central Kentucky auction.
And They're Off: January 6, 2010
Topics include the upcoming year in racing, the potential of the A.P. Indy / Azeri colt Take Control, who's responsible for synthetic surfaces at Santa Anita, and the decision to give an Eclipse Award to ESPN/ABC. Watch Now
Taking Control: Azeri's First Foal Wins Debut
Son of A.P. Indy scores by 1 1/2 lengths at Santa Anita Park.
Azeri in November Sale; Vallenzeri Renamed
Azeri, who was bought back for $4.4 million at this year's Keeneland January horses of all ages sale, has been entered in the upcoming Keeneland November breeding stock sale, according to John Sikura of Hill 'n' Dale Sales Agency and Hill 'n' Dale Farms. Owned by the Allen E. Paulson Living Trust, the 2002 Horse of the Year is in foal to Distorted Humor after producing a Ghostzapper filly this year.
Connections
| Trainer | Bob Baffert |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Rosie Napravnik |
| Owner | Kaleem Shah, Inc. |
| Breeder | The Allen E. Paulson Living Trust |
Pedigree
| Take Control View Five-Cross Pedigree | A.P. Indy | Seattle Slew |
| Weekend Surprise | ||
| Azeri | Jade Hunter | |
| Zodiac Miss (AUS) |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2008 Hip 127 |
Yearling | Hill 'n' Dale Sales Agency, agent | ($7,700,000) | |
| KEEAPR2009 Hip 22 |
Two-year-old | Kaleem Shah | Eddie Woods, agent | $1,900,000 |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
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