Always Dreaming

Dark Bay or Brown Colt
Born 2014
KY-Bred

Always Dreaming - Palm Meadows, March 10, 2018 Dana Wimpfheimer

Always Dreaming, 2017 Fan Appreciation Day & Giving Tuesday Courtesy of Grayson Jockey Club

Jay Cash and Always Dreaming, 2017 Fan Appreciation Day & Giving Tuesday Courtesy of Grayson Jockey Club

Always Dreaming
West Coast with Mike Smith wins Travers at Saratoga racecourse in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. on Aug. 26, 2017 — Always Dreaming West Coast with Mike Smith wins Travers at Saratoga racecourse in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. on Aug. 26, 2017 Anne M. Eberhardt

Co-owners of Always Dreaming at trophy pres: Anthony Bonomo holds trophy with others. Georgia Keogh

Always Dreaming co-breeder Mike Ryan gets Kentucky Derby trophy
Stakes Races at Churchill Downs on June 17, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. — Always Dreaming co-breeder Mike Ryan gets Kentucky Derby trophy Stakes Races at Churchill Downs on June 17, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. Georgia Keogh

Always Dreaming co-breeders Mike and Mary Ryan
Stakes Races at Churchill Downs on June 17, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. — Always Dreaming co-breeders Mike and Mary Ryan Stakes Races at Churchill Downs on June 17, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. Anne M. Eberhardt

Mike and Mary Ryan, co-breeders of Always Dreaming Anne M. Eberhardt

Always Dreaming connections celebrate trophy ceremony
Stakes Races at Churchill Downs on June 17, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. — Always Dreaming connections celebrate trophy ceremony Stakes Races at Churchill Downs on June 17, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. Anne M. Eberhardt

Always Dreaming co-owners Anthony Bonomo, left, and Vincent Viola Anne M. Eberhardt

Derby owners celebrate, Always Dreaming, Bonomo holding trophy Anne M. Eberhardt

Always Dreaming co-breeder Mike Ryan with his wife Mary Anne M. Eberhardt

Always Dreaming and Classic Empire - Preakness Stakes Dave Harmon

Always Dreaming - 2017 Preakness Stakes http://photos.bloodhorse.com/TripleCrown/2017-Triple-Crown/Preakness-Stakes/i-VqsZ9cZ

Always Dreaming (#4) with John Velazquez and Classic Empire (#5) with Julien Leparoux go by the finish line the first time during the 142nd Running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on May 20, 2017. Chad B. Harmon

Todd Pletcher talking to media about Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming.
May 21, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland. — Todd Pletcher talking to media about Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming. May 21, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland. Anne M. Eberhardt

Always Dreaming goes on van bound for New York.
Morning After Cloud Computing with Javier Castellano up wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) for Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence, and trainer Chad Brown.
May 21, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland. — Always Dreaming goes on van bound for New York. Morning After Cloud Computing with Javier Castellano up wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) for Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence, and trainer Chad Brown. May 21, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland. Anne M. Eberhardt

Always Dreaming
Morning After Cloud Computing with Javier Castellano up wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) for Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence, and trainer Chad Brown.
May 21, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland. — Always Dreaming Morning After Cloud Computing with Javier Castellano up wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) for Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence, and trainer Chad Brown. May 21, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland. Anne M. Eberhardt

Always Dreaming leaves on van for NY on May 21, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland. Anne M. Eberhardt

Always Dreaming leaves on van for New York.
Morning After Cloud Computing with Javier Castellano up wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) for Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence, and trainer Chad Brown.
May 21, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland. — Always Dreaming leaves on van for New York. Morning After Cloud Computing with Javier Castellano up wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) for Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence, and trainer Chad Brown. May 21, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland. Anne M. Eberhardt

Always Dreaming May 20, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland. Anne M. Eberhardt

Always Dreaming prior to the 2017 Preakness Stakes Anne M. Eberhardt

Always Dreaming playing with the Jolly Ball at Pimlico on May 19, 2017. Chad B. Harmon

Always Dreaming - Pimlico, May 19, 2017 Adrianna Lynch

Always Dreaming playing with a big yawn at Pimlico on May 19, 2017. Chad B. Harmon

Always Dreaming - Pimlico, May 18, 201 Maryland Jockey Club/Jon Kral

Always Dreaming
Preakness contenders at Pimlico.
May 18, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland. — Always Dreaming Preakness contenders at Pimlico. May 18, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland. Anne M. Eberhardt

Always Dreaming - Pimlico, May 18, 2017 Rick Samuels

Always Dreaming goes out for his morning exercise with his exercise rider Nick Bush two days before the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course Thursday May 18, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. Skip Dickstein

Always Dreaming goes reflective after his morning exercise two days before the Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course Thursday, May 18, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. Skip Dickstein

Always Dreaming gets a bath after his morning exercise two days before the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course Thursday May 18, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. Skip Dickstein

Always Dreaming is prepped for his morning exercise with his exercise rider Nick Bush two days before the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course Thursday May 18, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. Photo by Skip Dickstein Skip Dickstein

Always Dreaming gets some attention at 5:25 A.M. before he goes out for his morning exercise two days before the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course Thursday May 18, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. Skip Dickstein

bath time for Always Dreaming
Preakness contenders at Pimlico.
May 18, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland. — bath time for Always Dreaming Preakness contenders at Pimlico. May 18, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland. Anne M. Eberhardt

Always Dreaming - Pimlico - May 17, 2017 Maryland Jockey Club/Jon Kral

Always Dreaming with Nick Bush.
Preakness contenders at Pimlico. — Always Dreaming with Nick Bush. Preakness contenders at Pimlico. Anne M. Eberhardt

Always Dreaming - Pimlico, May 16, 2017 Maryland Jockey Club

Always Dreaming - Pimlico - May 15, 2017 Maryland Jockey Club

Always Dreaming wins the 2017 Kentucky Derby (G1) Coady Photography

Always Dreaming gallops at Pimilco Race Course May 13 Maryland Jockey Club

Always Dreaming - Pimlico - May 12, 2017 Maryland Jockey Club

Above Perfection, dam of Always Dreaming, Peter Conway, Erin McCarthy, and Gerry Dilger at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 Dromoland in Lexington, Ky. Anne M. Eberhardt

Above Perfection, dam of Always Dreaming, with Erin McCarthy at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 Dromoland in Lexington, Ky. Anne M. Eberhardt

breeders Mike Ryan and Gerry Dilger (Santa Rosa) hug after seeing each other for the first time since Always Dreaming won the Kentucky Derby, pictured at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 Dromoland in Lexington, Ky. Anne M. Eberhardt

Entrance to Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 Dromoland in Lexington, Ky. Anne M. Eberhardt

breeders Mike Ryan and Gerry Dilger (Santa Rosa) at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 Dromoland in Lexington, Ky. Anne M. Eberhardt

Gerry Dilger (Santa Rosa) at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 Dromoland in Lexington, Ky. Anne M. Eberhardt

Always Dreaming - Pimlico, May 11, 2017 Maryland Jockey Club

Caption: Above Perfection (right) in field with her buddies,( l-r) Inny River (facing camera), Take It Easy Please, and Sweet Profit (chestnut).
Above Perfection, dam of Always Dreaming, and breeders Mike Ryan and Gerry Dilger (Santa Rosa) at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 Dromoland in Lexington, Ky. — Caption: Above Perfection (right) in field with her buddies,( l-r) Inny River (facing camera), Take It Easy Please, and Sweet Profit (chestnut). Above Perfection, dam of Always Dreaming, and breeders Mike Ryan and Gerry Dilger (Santa Rosa) at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 Dromoland in Lexington, Ky. © 2017 Anne M. Eberhardt

Above Perfection, dam of Always Dreaming, and breeders Mike Ryan and Gerry Dilger (Santa Rosa) at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 Dromoland in Lexington, Ky. © 2017 Anne M. Eberhardt

With one of her field buddies, Sweet Profit (chestnut, foreground). Above Perfection, dam of Always Dreaming, and breeders Mike Ryan and Gerry Dilger (Santa Rosa) at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 Dromoland in Lexington, Ky. © 2017 Anne M. Eberhardt

Caption: Above Perfection (right, dam of Always Dreaming) in field with her buddies,( l-r) Inny River (facing camera), Take It Easy Please, and Sweet Profit (chestnut).
at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 — Caption: Above Perfection (right, dam of Always Dreaming) in field with her buddies,( l-r) Inny River (facing camera), Take It Easy Please, and Sweet Profit (chestnut). at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 © 2017 Anne M. Eberhardt

Above Perfection, dam of Always Dreaming, at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 Dromoland in Lexington, Ky. Anne M. Eberhardt

l-r, Mike Ryan and Gerrry Dilger.
Above Perfection, dam of Always Dreaming, and breeders Mike Ryan and Gerry Dilger (Santa Rosa) at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. — l-r, Mike Ryan and Gerrry Dilger. Above Perfection, dam of Always Dreaming, and breeders Mike Ryan and Gerry Dilger (Santa Rosa) at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. © 2017 Anne M. Eberhardt

Erin McCarthy leads Above Perfection, dam of Always Dreaming, to her photo shoot at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 Dromoland in Lexington, Ky. © 2017 Anne M. Eberhardt

Always Dreaming - Pimlico, May 10, 2017 Maryland Jockey Club

Always Dreaming Arrives at Pimlico on May 9, 2017 Maryland Jockey Club

Always Dreaming wins the 2017 Kentucky Derby Coady Photography

Always Dreaming - Leaves for Pimlico, May 9, 2017 Coady Photography

Limousine Liberal (9) and Masochistic (2) around the final turn in the Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 6th, 2017 at Churchill Downs. Ryan Thompson

Jockey John Velazquez pumps his fist as he wins the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby May 6, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. Skip Dickstein

ABR Wired: Storybook Ending for Always Dreaming Courtesy of ABR

Todd Pletcher and Always Dreaming, 2017 Kentucky Derby Coady Photography

(May 6, 2017) Derby Day crowd..... Rick Samuels

Todd Pletcher on May 7, 2017, the day after winning the Kentucky Derby with Always Dreaming. Chad B. Harmon

Todd Pletcher holding court on May 7, 2017 outside his barn at Churchill Downs. Chad B. Harmon

Always Dreamings' exercise rider Nick Bush on May 7, 2017. Chad B. Harmon

Anthony Bonomo at Churchill Downs on May 7, 2017. Chad B. Harmon

Terry Finley gives Always Dreaming a kiss at Churchill Downs on May 7, 2017. Chad B. Harmon

Always Dreaming with West Point Throughbreds Owner Terry Finley at Churchill Downs on May 7, 2017. Chad B. Harmon

Always Dreaming on May 7, 2017. Chad B. Harmon

Always Dreaming on May 7, 2017, the morning after winning the 143rd Running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Chad B. Harmon

Always Dreaming waiting for owner Anthony Bonomo to unwrap a mint at Churchill Downs on May 7, 2017. Chad B. Harmon

Terry & Debbie Finley give Always Dreaming a kiss on May 7, 2017. Chad B. Harmon

Debbie Finley gives Always Dreaming a kiss on May 7, 2017. Chad B. Harmon

Owner Anthony Bonomo feeds Always Dreaming a mint at Churchill Downs on May 7, 2017. Chad B. Harmon

Steve Young, buyer of Always Dreaming at sales Anne M. Eberhardt

Always Dreaming with John Velazquez wins the 143 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, in Louisville Kentucky Joseph Rey Au

Always Dreaming as a foal. Mathea Kelley

Vinny Viola, Anthony Bonomo, Gerry Dilger, connections ofAlways Dreaming
Gerry Dilger, on right, co-breeder of Always Dreaming. — Vinny Viola, Anthony Bonomo, Gerry Dilger, connections ofAlways Dreaming Gerry Dilger, on right, co-breeder of Always Dreaming. Mathea Kelley

Always Dreaming with John Velazquez wins the Kentucky Derby (G1) Anne M. Eberhardt

Always Dreaming and John Velazquez before the start of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 6th, 2017 at Churchill Downs. Ryan Thompson

Always Dreaming (5) in the starting gate for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 6th, 2017 at Churchill Downs. Ryan Thompson

The start of the 143rd Running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 6, 2017 Chad B. Harmon

Always Dreaming and John Velazquez after winning the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 6th, 2017 at Churchill Downs. Ryan Thompson

Jockey John Velazquez sprays champagne over the celebrants after winning the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby May 6, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. Skip Dickstein

Always Dreaming with John Velazquez wins the. Kentucky Derby (G1)
Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downbs May 6, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. — Always Dreaming with John Velazquez wins the. Kentucky Derby (G1) Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downbs May 6, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Anne M. Eberhardt

Always Dreaming (inside) John Velazquez up, wins the 143rd Kentucky Derby. Rick Samuels

Always Dreaming with John Velazquez in the post parade prior to winning the 143rd Running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 6, 2017. Chad B. Harmon

John Velazquez celebrates aboard Always Dreaming after winning the 143rd Running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 6, 2017. Chad B. Harmon

Always Dreaming and John Velazquez leading the field around the final turn in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 6th, 2017 at Churchill Downs. Ryan Thompson ok for Blood-Horse editoral usage.

Tom Durkin smelling the roses after Always Dreaming wins the Kentucky Derby (G1). Anne M. Eberhardt

Always Dreaming with John Velazquez win the 143rd Running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 6, 2017. Chad B. Harmon

Always Dreaming with John Velazquez the first time by before going on to win the 143rd Running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 6, 2017. Chad B. Harmon

Always Dreaming and John Velazquez leading the field down the stretch in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 6th, 2017 at Churchill Downs. Ryan Thompson

The field in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 6th, 2017 at Churchill Downs. Ryan Thompson

Always Dreaming (Yellow) John Velazquez up, wins the 143rd Kentucky Derby Rick Samuels

John Velazquez celebrates aboard Always Dreaming after crossing the finish line at Churchill Downs on May 6, 2017. Chad B. Harmon

Todd Pletcher and Rick Pitino
Always Dreaming with John Velazquez wins the. Kentucky Derby (G1) — Todd Pletcher and Rick Pitino Always Dreaming with John Velazquez wins the. Kentucky Derby (G1) Anne M. Eberhardt

Always Dreaming with John Velazquez wins the 2017 Kentucky Derby (G1) Anne M. Eberhardt

State of Honor Leads Always Dreaming and the rest of the 143rd Kentucky Derby field into the first turn. Rick Schmitt

Always Dreaming, John Velazquez aborad, leads the field around the final turn in the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby. Courtney V. Bearse

Always Dreaming, John Velazquez aboard, leads the field from the gate on the start of the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby (G1). Courtney V. Bearse

Always Dreaming, John Velazquez aboard, leads the field from the gate on the start of the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby. Courtney V. Bearse

Always Dreaming, John Velazquez aboard, leads the field around the final turn in the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby (G1). Courtney V. Bearse

Always Dreaming at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2017. Chad B. Harmon

Always Dreaming - Schooling - Churchill Downs - 05-03-17 Coady Photography

Always Dreaming - Gallop - Churchill Downs - 05-03-17 Coady Photography

Always Dreaming - Schooling - Churchill Downs - 050217 Coady Photography

Always Dreaming - Gallop - Churchill Downs - 050217 Coady Photography

Always Dreaming - Gallop - Churchill Downs - 05-01-17 Coady Photography

Always Dreaming - Gallop - Churchill Downs - 04-30-17 Coady Photography

Always Dreaming with John Velazquez
Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downbs April 28, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. — Always Dreaming with John Velazquez Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downbs April 28, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Anne M. Eberhardt

Always Dreaming
Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downbs April 28, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. — Always Dreaming Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downbs April 28, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Anne M. Eberhardt

(April 28, 2017) Jockey John Velazquez takes a strong hold of Florida Derby winner ALWAY'S DREAMING Friday morning, before his 5 furlong work at Churchill Downs
Time for the work was a bullet 59:60. — (April 28, 2017) Jockey John Velazquez takes a strong hold of Florida Derby winner ALWAY'S DREAMING Friday morning, before his 5 furlong work at Churchill Downs Time for the work was a bullet 59:60. Rick Samuels

Always Dreaming - Work - Churchill Downs - 04-28-17 Coady Photography

Always Dreaming- Gallop, Churchill Downs - April 27, 2017 Coady Photography

Always Dreaming - Gallop, Churchill Downs, April 26, 2017 Coady Photography

BH14_Cover_04-08-17 BloodHorse Publications

Always Dreaming wins the 2017 Florida Derby Dave Harmon

John Velazquez wins the 2017 Florida Derby aboard Always Dreaming Coglianese Photos/Lauren King

A2017 Florida Derby Post Parade
Always Dreaming — A2017 Florida Derby Post Parade Always Dreaming Dave Harmon

Always Dreaming wins an AlwOC at Gulfstream Park on March 4, 2017 Coglianese Photos/Lauren King

About
Auction History

Trainer:

Todd A. Pletcher
Jockey:

John R. Velazquez
Owner:

Brooklyn Boyz Stables, Teresa Viola Racing Stables, Siena Farm LLC, et al.
Breeder:

Santa Rosa Partners

Always Dreaming	Bodemeister	Empire Maker
		Untouched Talent
	Above Perfection	In Excess (IRE)
		Something Perfect

Five-Cross Pedigree

Sale / Hip / Type	Buyer / Consignor	Price
KEESEP2015 Hip 45 \| Yearling	Steven W. Young, agent Dromoland Farm, agent	$350,000

Conquest Big E Breaks Through in Hardacre Mile

Conquest Big E made an honest man out of his owner when he earned an upset, front-running victory over 2017 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) hero Always Dreaming in the Gulfstream Park Hardacre Mile Stakes (G2) March 31.
- By Alicia Wincze Hughes
- March 31, 2018
Always Dreaming Set for Seasonal Bow in Hardacre Mile

With his health on track, the process of getting Always Dreaming back to his old self begins March 31 when he makes his return off a seven-month layoff against five other challengers in the $300,000 Gulfstream Park Hardacre Mile Stakes (G2).
- By Alicia Wincze Hughes
- March 29, 2018
Always Dreaming Returns to Work Tab in Florida

2017 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Always Dreaming has members of his jam-packed partnership looking forward to a 4-year-old campaign, and took strides toward fulfilling those dreams Jan. 29 when he returned to the work tab in Florida.
- By Claire Crosby
- January 29, 2018
Second Chance at a Dream

The Kentucky Derby winner is back, just as the sport's main star, Gun Runner, arrives as Three Chimneys Farm to embark on his new career.
- By Steve Haskin
- January 29, 2018
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Gets WinStar Boost

WinStar Farm opened up the doors to its stallion barn and also showed off this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Always Dreaming as part of a benefit for the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Nov. 28.
- By Nathan Mayberg
- November 28, 2017