Filly First Winner for Freshman Sire Blame
Even-money favorite Caval became the first winner for freshman sire Blame when she drew off in the stretch to post an easy victory in the first race June 19 at Santa Anita Park.
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View Horse ProfileLet Faith Arise Earns Hard-Fought Adoration
Let Faith Arise had to dig deep to pull out the $100,000 Adoration Stakes (gr. III) by a short neck as the 1-2 favorite May 18 at Santa Anita Park, getting the nod over stubborn pacesetter Yahilwa at the wire.
Let Faith Arise One to Beat in Adoration
Let Faith Arise, winner of the Santa Margarita Stakes (gr. I) in March, stands out among 10 fillies and mares set for the $100,000 Adoration Stakes (gr. III) May 18 at Santa Anita Park.
Zenyatta to Receive Year Off from Foaling
Zenyatta.com reports Horse of the Year Zenyatta will not be bred this year.
Easter Filly for Horse of the Year Zenyatta
Zenyatta, the 2010 Horse of the Year, produced her third foal when a War Front filly was born at Lane's End Farm near Versailles, Ky., early Easter Sunday, April 20, near Versailles, Ky.
Santa Lucia Attracts Two-Time Champ Beholder
Two-time Eclipse Award champion filly Beholder towers over six older fillies and mares in the Santa Lucia Stakes at 1 1/16 miles April 20, her first start since winning the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park.
Run the Bluegrass Race Honors Zenyatta
Run the Bluegrass, a half marathon in Lexington March 29, honors 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta. read blog
Q&A With Hall of Fame Jockey Mike Smith
"I try to ride the best I know how to ride," Smith said. "I love horses, I truly do. I like people to know that and I hope it shows in my riding, let's put it that way. I have to be the best I can possibly be."
Bayern Romps; Eblouissante Second in Return
In a race that could have Triple Crown implications, Bayern, ridden by Gary Stevens for trainer Bob Baffert, stretched out to a mile and overwhelmed a $58,000 allowance test for 3-year-olds, winning by 15 lengths.
Eblouissante Benefits from Dressage Training
British-born Jacqueline Kandalaft-Gomez imparts basic dressage tenets to all of the young Thoroughbreds she exercises for trainer John Shirreffs, including Zenyatta's half sister, Eblouissante.
And They're Off: Hollywood Park Farewell
- By Steve Haskin
Steve Haskin and Lenny Shulman takes us on a tour of Hollywood Park. The duo share stories of Bobby Frankel, the horses who have entered the gates of Hollywood Park, and how Lenny met his first love there. watch video
Finalists Announced, Vox Populi Voting Begins
Created by Secretariat's owner Penny Cheney, the Vox Populi Award recognizes the racehorse whose popularity and racing excellence best resounded with the public and gained recognition for the sport during the past year.
Eblouissante Back at Hollywood With Shirreffs
Eblouissante, half sister to 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta, has returned to Betfair Hollywood Park after being purchased for $2.1 million Nov. 5 at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale.
$4M Awesome Maria Tops Keeneland Opener
$4 million Awesome Maria, dispersals lift Keeneland November opener's numbers.
St. George Farm Buys Zenyatta's Half Sister
- By Esther Marr
- Sales, Kentucky
Eblouissante, a half sister to Horse of the Year Zenyatta, captivated attendees of the Keeneland November breeding stock sale when the daughter of Bernardini commanded a price of $2.1 million Nov. 5.
Coolmore Buys War Front Colt for $800K
- By Frank Angst
- Breeding, Sales, Kentucky
A weanling colt by hot sire War Front out of a half sister to Horse of the Year Zenyatta sold to John Magnier's Coolmore for $800,000 Tuesday, Nov. 5 at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale in Lexington.
30 Years in 30 Days: Blame Beats Zenyatta
The 2010 Classic was the end of a magical run that brought an eerie hush to the crowd at Churchill Downs. Victorious and magnificent Blame walked into the winner's circle in dead silence.
30 in 30: Zenyatta Was Poetry in Motion
Jerry and Ann Moss' Zenyatta electrified the house at Santa Anita Park with her last-to-first thundering move to win the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic, setting off an emotional display rarely seen at sporting events.
30-in-30: Top 10 Breeders' Cups 2004-2012
Outstanding females provided many of the thrills during the Breeder's Cup's third decade.
Breeders' Cup: Celebrating 30 Years
An infographic celebrating the Breeders' Cup 30th Anniversary. view infographic
Breeders' Cup Repeat Runs
As a companion to the feature in the October 26 Blood-Horse, we present video highlights of the 12 horses who have had multiple Breeders' Cup victories. Watch Video
The Most-Talented Classic Field Ever
In a rare moment of social media accord, it was mostly agreed upon that the Breeders' Cup Classic fields from either 1998 or 2004 were the best. read blog
30 Years in 30 Days: Best Distaff Poll
Which Breeders' Cup Distaff was the best? Vote Now!
Groupie Doll Heads Keeneland November Catalog
Champion Groupie Doll, some recent grade I-winning fillies, and Eblouissante, half sister to Horse of the Year Zenyatta, are among the 3,602 horses Keeneland has cataloged for its 2013 November breeding stock sale Nov. 5-14.
Eblouissante Could Dazzle in Shuvee Return
Eblouissante, half sister of 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta, will return to the races July 20 when she aims for her first stakes win in the $200,000 84 Lumber Shuvee Handicap (gr. III) at Saratoga Race Course.
Eblouissante to Start at Saratoga
Eblouissante, a half sister to Horse of the Year Zenyatta, will make her long-awaited return to the races during opening week at Saratoga Race Course.
Zenyatta Confirmed in Foal to War Front
The 2010 Horse of the Year is carrying her third foal after delivering a colt by Bernardini and a son of Tapit, according an announcement on Zenyatta.com.
Novak at the Track: Mr. Besilu Nears Debut
- By Claire Novak
They say patience is a virtue, and in the case of the sales topper now named Mr. Besilu, time will soon tell if the adage rings true. read blog
Zenyatta Breeder Eric Kronfeld Dies
Eric Kronfeld, who made his mark in both the music and racing inudstries, died May 15 of cancer in New York. Kronfeld, under his Maverick Productions, bred Zenyatta, one of the most popular racehorses in history.
Analysis: Finding a Match for Black Caviar
by Anne Peters
Black Caviar raced from ages 2 to 6 with 25 starts, and was never beaten. She's just been retired, and thoughts now turn to which stallion her owners will send her to in the upcoming breeding season.
New Beginnings at Season's End
- By Claire Novak
An interview with new trainer Will VanMeter, Mike Smith's visit with Zenyatta, and a stop at Patchen Wilkes Farm to visit Lisa Danielle, dam of 2012 Horse of the Year Wise Dan. read blog
Zenyatta Has New Brother at Ashford Stud
A full brother to Horse of the Year Zenyatta was foaled April 9 at Ashford Stud in Lexington, according to Coolmore, which owns broodmare Vertigineux.
Zenyatta Foals Tapit Colt
Zenyatta, the 2010 Horse of the Year, produced her second foal April 1, Team Zenyatta confirmed via Twitter.
Eblouissante's Foot Bruise Puts Plans on Hold
Zenyatta's half sister is training forwardly, but according to trainer John Shirreffs a start in the March 16 Santa Margarita Invitational (gr. I) is questionable.
At Large: Horses of the Year Maiden Wins
- By Tom LaMarra
Here's a look at where Horses of the Year earned their first victories. read blog
The Emotional Conformation of Eblouissante
- By Pete Denk
Pete Denk and Kerry Thomas analyze Eblouissante. read blog
Eblouissante Makes it Two-For-Two
Zenyatta's half sister remained unbeaten with a workmanlike victory at Santa Anita Park.
Eblouissante Entered Jan. 17 at Santa Anita
Eblouissante, a half sister to 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta who won her first start at 1 1/16 miles by 4 1/4 lengths, is entered in the seventh race Jan. 17 at Santa Anita.
Well-Known Exercise Rider Freddy Wilson Dies
A memorial service will be held Jan. 14 for Freddy Wilson, veteran Southern California horseman and exercise rider best known in recent years for his connection with Zenyatta.
BloodHorse.com: 2012 In Review
Bloodhorse.com's most popular stories, blogs, videos, slideshows, and horse profiles for 2012.
Eblouissante Scratched With Superficial Cut
The much-anticipated second start for Zenyatta's half sister, Eblouissante, will have to wait. The 3-year-old filly banged her hip and was a late scratch from the fourth race at Betfair Hollywood Park Dec. 15
Eblouissante to Make Next Start at Hollywood
A smashing winner in her much anticipated debut last month, Eblouissante, a half sister to 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta, will make her second start Dec. 15 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Hangin' With Haskin: Vox Populi Gets It Right
- By Steve Haskin
Only in Thoroughbred racing can one of the greatest champions in the history of the sport share the same stage with a former $5,000 claimer from Penn National. read blog
Zenyatta's Sister Eblouissante Wins Debut
The daughter of Bernardini emulated her half sister, sweeping to the lead and drawing off.
Zenyatta's Half Sister in Debut at Hollywood
Eblouissante, a 3-year-old half sister to champion racemare Zenyatta, will make her career debut Nov. 16 in the fourth race at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Fans Come Out Early to See Zenyatta Statue
Proving that Zenyatta is far from forgotten, many of her fans arrived at Santa Anita early Sept. 29 in order to see her statue unveiled at noon, an hour before the first race.
Ten Grade 1s on tap Saturday
You missed the worst million-dollar race I have ever seen (the Pennsylvania Derby), and one of the best races with a four-horse field that I can remember (Questing vs. My Miss Aurelia in the Cotillion). read blog
Online Halter Auction to Benefit Hurst Fund
An online auction of horse halters, including those from 14 of 17 living Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winners, to benefit the Jim Hurst Memorial Fund begins on eBay at 6 p.m. Sept. 21 and concludes Sept. 30.
Zenyatta Statue to be Unveiled at Santa Anita
Zenyatta, winner of the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) and Horse of the Year in 2010, will be remembered for all-time by Santa Anita Park when the track unveils a life-sized statue of the great mare Sept. 29.
Hangin' with Haskin: Spa La La La La
- By Steve Haskin
Yes, 'tiz the season to be jolly. Saratoga is here again, and it seems to be getting earlier and earlier. read blog
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