First U.S. Winner for Algorithms
Impressive Pimlico Race Course maiden special weight race winner Recruiting Ready has become the first North American winner for Claiborne Farm’s first-season stallion Algorithms.
Algorithms
- Bay Colt
- Born 2009
- KY-Bred
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Algorithms overtook juvenile champion Hansen approaching mid-stretch en route to an easy victory in the $400,000 Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III), handing the odds-on favorite the first defeat of his career Jan. 29, 2012, at rainy Gulfstream Park.
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Algorithms in the Holy Bull Stakes.
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Algorithms in the Holy Bull Stakes.
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Algorithms beats Hansen in the Holy Bull Stakes.
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Algorithms in the Holy Bull Stakes.
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Freshman Sires of 2016: Part 1
Six stallions that are male-line descendants of A.P. Indy are represented in the upcoming Fasig-Tipton Florida juvenile sale.
Slideshow: Training Progeny of Bernardini
In this continuing series about top horses sired by popular sires, trainers share their views on Bernardini's offspring. view slideshow
Colonel John Colt Tops Keeneland Book 5
Keeneland's September yearling sale wrapped up its one-day Book 5 session Sept. 24 in Lexington with similar figures to last year's Book 5, and overall figures are still rolling ahead of last year's returns.
Claiborne Sets Fees for Blame, Algorithms
Eclipse winner Blame, by Arch out of Liable, by Seeking the Gold, will stand for $20,000 live foal stands and nurses in 2015, according to Claiborne Farm. Algorithms to stand for $5,000.
Claiborne Keeps Most '15 Stud Fees Unchanged
The Paris, Ky., farm's top sire War Front will remain at $150,000 for the 2015 breeding season.
Algorithms Represented by First Foals
The first reported foal by Algorithms arrived the morning of Jan. 29 at Bruce and Connie Brown's Fairview Farm in Versailles, Ky.
Keyed Entry, 3 Others Sold to Saudi Arabia
Graded stakes performers Keyed Entry, Patriot Act, Roaring Fever, and Zavata have been sold to continue their stud careers in Saudi Arabia in deals brokered by Chad Schumer of Schumer Bloodstock.
War Front's Stud Fee Increased to $150,000
Claiborne Farm announced its 2014 stud fees Oct. 9. Two stallions' fees have risen: War Front's fee has increased to $150,000 from his 2013 fee of $80,000; and First Samurai will stand for $15,000 next year, up from $10,000
Justin Phillip Perseveres for Grade I Prize
PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
Justin Phillip made his racecourse debut Aug. 19, 2010 at Saratoga. Some 28 races later he gained a first grade I victory in Saratoga's Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (gr. I).
Algorithms to Stand at Claiborne
Starlight Racing's undefeated Algorithms, retired from racing earlier this month, will enter stud in 2013 at the Hancock family's Claiborne Farm near Paris, Ky.
Holy Bull Winner Algorithms Retired
Starlight Racing's grade III winner Algorithms, winner of all three career starts, has been retired following the recurrence of an injury that knocked the son of Bernardini off the Triple Crown Trail earlier this year.
Algorithms Back in Training at Belmont Park
Starlight Racing's Algorithms, winner of the Jan. 29 Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III) in his most recent start, has returned from a layup and is galloping daily at Belmont Park under the supervision of trainer Todd Pletcher.
Donna Barton Brothers Named Starlight COO
Donna Barton Brothers, a former jockey and now a television analyst, has been named chief operating officer for Starlight Racing.
Leparoux and 'Rags' a Strong Union
Julien Leparoux has put the Fla Derby behind him and is looking ahead with Union Rags
THS: Gotham Stakes
Jason and Tom handicap the Gotham Stakes from Aqueduct and the Santa Anita Handicap from Santa Anita Park. watch video
Algorithms Injured, Off Derby Trail
Holy Bull (gr. III) winner Algorithms, who missed the Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth (gr. II) last weekend, is off of the Kentucky Derby trail after X-rays confirmed a fractured splint bone in his right front leg.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 2/27/2012
Union Rags and El Padrino take over the top spots. watch video
Union Rags Gallops Away in Fountain of Youth
With Algorithms scratched from the $400,000 Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II), Union Rags made easy work of what had been a highly anticipated match-up at Gulfstream Park Feb. 26.
Algorithms Scratched From Fountain of Youth
Morning-line favorite Algorithms was scratched from the Feb. 26 Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) at Gulfstream Park because of a splint issue.
Triple Crown Talk: A Can't-Miss Weekend
The weekend of Feb. 25-26 is loaded with important races, including the Fountain of Youth. Read Blog
Union Rags Takes on Pletcher Duo in FOY
The high-anticipated 3-year-old race pits the current Derby favorite, Union Rags, against two undefeated and top-class horses from the barn of leading trainer Todd Pletcher, Algorithms and Discreet Dancer.
Super Shopper Starlight Has Basket of 3YOs
When Starlight Racing needs to replenish its stable of runners, its buying team heads to the yearling auctions. The venture's efforts at the sales are paying off handsomely this year with several promising 3-year-olds.
Algorithms vs. Union Rags in 3YO Showdown
There's a good chance we'll have a clear-cut favorite for the Kentucky Derby after the Feb. 26 clash between the undefeated Holy Bull winner Algorithms and Champagne winner Union Rags.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 2/20/2012
A few horses move up in Steve's Dozen this week and a lot of new insight in Steve's notes for last week and horses knocking on the door. watch video
Pletcher Pair Work for Fountain of Youth
Todd Pletcher's powerful duo of Algorithms and Discreet Dancer turned in their final works for the Feb. 26 Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II), breezing a half-mile and five-eighths, respectively, at Palm Meadows Feb. 20.
Haskin's Derby Trail 2/14/2012 (blog)
- By Steve Haskin
Pletchers Have El Al Jets Ready for Takeoff read blog
Winner's Circle - Up to Code
If Algorithms, makes it to the Kentucky Derby, nothing will keep breeder Pat Klussman away from Churchill Downs. read blog
From 'Rags' to Pletcher Riches
What went into Javier Castellano's decision to drop Union Rags? read blog
Game On Dude Tops First NTRA 2012 Poll
Game On Dude, who captured the Feb. 5 San Antonio Stakes (gr. II) by 5 lengths, is the leader on the first National Thoroughbred Racing Association Top Thoroughbred Poll for 2012.
Union Rags Breezes for Fountain of Youth
One day after losing his regular rider for his 2012 debut in the Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II), Union Rags was out on the track at Palm Meadows for a five-furlong breeze in 1:03.08 Feb. 13.
'All Others' Heavy Choice as KDFW Pool 1 Ends
Bettors were pretty sure they didn't see this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner among the 23 individual choices in pool 1 of the 2012 Derby future wager, making the mutuel field the 3-2 choice.
KDFW Support Still Strong for Union Rags
Bettors continued their strong support for both the "All Others" option and Champagne Stakes (gr. I) winner Union Rags (#23) at the close of wagering Feb. 11.
Union Rags Individual Favorite in KDFW
The mutuel field wagering interest that includes all 3-year-old Thoroughbreds other than the 23 individual betting interests in Kentucky Derby Future Wager, was the odds-on choice at 3-5 after the first day of Pool 1.
Algorithms Commences Classic Calculation
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
In the Holy Bull, it was Starlight Racing's Algorithms, who captured his first stakes race and stamped himself as one to watch on the Triple Crown trail.
And They're Off: Where's Winter Edition
Steve and Lenny discuss the Full House among older horses, 3yos on the Derby Trail, and Luck. Plus, interviews with Jack Wolf, owner of Algorithms, and Paul Reddam, owner of I'll Have Another. Watch Video
Ho-Hum, Pletcher Loaded Again
Jason Shandler looks at Todd Pletcher's Derby hopefuls. read blog
Triple Crown Nominations Soar
Headed by 2-year-old champion male Hansen, 397 horses were nominated to the Triple Crown series before the Jan. 21 early nomination deadline, representing a 9.1% increase over the 364 during the 2011 early nominating period.
Algorithms: Putting the Horse First Pays Off
Letting Algorithms get his way hurt his yearling price, but he's rewarded his breeder and the farm that raised him with his racing success.
Slideshow: The Week In Photos - Jan 30, 2012
Florida Sunshine Millions, Home Sweet Aspen, Algorithms, and more. View Slideshow
After the Wire 1/30/2012
Evan Hammonds recaps the Holy Bull Stakes and Sunshine Millions Day from Gulfstream Park watch video
Algorithms Derails Champ Hansen in Holy Bull
Algorithms overtook juvenile champion Hansen approaching mid-stretch en route to an easy victory in the $400,000 Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park, handing the odds-on favorite the first defeat of his career.
Hansen Gets Campaign Started in Holy Bull
All eyes will be on juvenile champion Hansen Jan. 29 as he begins his much-anticipated Triple Crown quest in the $400,000 Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park.
Hansen Leads Holy Bull Probables
Kendall Hansen and Sky Chai Racing's undefeated 3-year-old Hansen is still on target to launch his campaign in the $400,000 Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III) Jan. 29 at Gulfstream Park.
Algorithms Impresses, Points to Holy Bull
Starlight Racing's 2-year-old colt Algorithms ran his record to two-for-two with an impressive victory at Gulfstream Park Dec. 16.
Connections
| Trainer | Todd A. Pletcher |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Javier Castellano |
| Owner | Starlight Racing |
| Breeder | Oakbrook Farm |
Pedigree
| Algorithms View Five-Cross Pedigree | Bernardini | A.P. Indy |
| Cara Rafaela | ||
| Ava Knowsthecode | Cryptoclearance | |
| Ava Romance |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2010 Hip 365 |
Yearling | Frank Brothers, agent for Starlight Partners | Valkyre Stud, agent for Oakbrook Farm | $170,000 |
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