Beholder, Joyful Victory Head Zenyatta Lineup
Spendthrift Farm's Beholder and grade I winner Joyful Victory head a field of eight fillies and mares entered for the $250,000 Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 28 at Santa Anita Park.
Via Villaggio
- Dark Bay or Brown Filly
- Born 2009
- KY-Bred
Benoit Photo
Via Villaggio wins the 2012 Railbird.
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Rested Include Me Out Seeking Hirsch Repeat
Trainer Ron Ellis is taking a patient approach with Include Me Out as the 5-year-old mare prepares to defend her title in the $300,000 Clement L. Hirch Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 3 at Del Mar.
Gypsy Robin Heads Solid Raven Run
Beaumont Stakes winner Gypsy Robin headlines a field of 14 sophomore fillies for the $250,000 Lexus Raven Run (gr. II) Oct. 20, including Killer Graces and Via Villagio from the West Coast barn of trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.
Include Me Out Has Competition in Zenyatta
An interesting mix of talented fillies and mares, headlined by 2012 grade I winners Include Me Out, Love Theway Youare, and Love and Pride, and will go postward in the Sept. 29 Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park.
Questing Dazzles in Alabama Speed Show
Questing turned in a dazzling performance Aug. 18 in the $600,000 Alabama Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course, blazing the first half-mile in :46.01 and still pulling away to take the 1 1/4-mile test by nine lengths.
Alabama Draws Classy Field of Seven
With the division wide open midway through August, each of seven fillies entered in the 132nd edition of the 1 1/4-mile event seeks to strengthen her championship credentials with a victory Aug. 18.
Grace Hall Dominates Delaware Oaks
In what could be the most visually impressive race of the weekend, Grace Hall left her foes in the dust while taking the $400,000 Delaware Oaks (gr. II) by 3 3/4 lengths July 14 at Delaware Park.
Grace Hall Headlines Delaware Oaks
Anthony Dutrow will send out three of the seven runners in the July 14 Delaware Oaks (gr. II), including likely favorite Grace Hall, who has already banked $900,000 in her young career.
Potesta Proves Best in Hollywood Oaks
Coming off an 11 1/2-length maiden score, Potesta outfought even-money pick Eden's Moon in a long stretch duel to win the $150,000 Hollywood Oaks (gr. II) by a nose June 23 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Willa B Awesome Tops Hollywood Oaks Lineup
Willa B Awesome, upset winner of the Santa Anita Oaks (gr. I), goes for her third graded stakes win of the year against a couple of familiar rivals in the $150,000 Hollywood Oaks (gr. II) June 23 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Via Villaggio Eclipses 'Moon for Railbird Win
Determined Via Villaggio advanced along the rail to challenge overwhelming favorite Sister Moon in the stretch, then held on for a half-length upset in the $98,000 Railbird Stakes (gr. III) at Betfair Hollywood Park May 19.
Sister Moon Tries Graded Company in Railbird
Sister Moon, a runaway winner in two of her three lifetime starts, steps into graded stakes company for the first time in the $100,000 Railbird (gr. III) on the Preakness day program at Betfair Hollywood Park May 19.
Connections
| Trainer | Michael J. Maker |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Miguel Mena |
| Owner | J. Armando Rodriguez Racing Stable, Inc. |
| Breeder | Michael Lynch |
Pedigree
| Via Villaggio View Five-Cross Pedigree | Bernardini | A.P. Indy |
| Cara Rafaela | ||
| Hoh Buzzard (IRE) | Alhaarth (IRE) | |
| Indian Express (GB) |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2010 Hip 817 |
Yearling | Jerry Hollendorfer | Eaton Sales, agent | $300,000 |
| FTKNOV2013 Hip 182 |
Racing or broodmare prospect | J. Armando Rodriguez | Paramount Sales, agent | $400,000 |
| KEENOV2015 Hip 469 |
Broodmare | Woodford Thoroughbreds | Denali Stud, agent | $775,000 |
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