Animal Kingdom

Chestnut Colt
Born 2008
KY-Bred

Animal Kingdom tribute and memorabilia in office
Scenes at Denali Stud near Paris, Ky., on March 2, 2017, include farm manager Gary Bush with Keertana and her 2017 War Front colt, plus Animal Kingdom memorabilia. — Animal Kingdom tribute and memorabilia in office Scenes at Denali Stud near Paris, Ky., on March 2, 2017, include farm manager Gary Bush with Keertana and her 2017 War Front colt, plus Animal Kingdom memorabilia. Anne M. Eberhardt/Blood-Horse, contact for all uses other than editorial

Animal Kingdom sign
Scenes at Denali Stud near Paris, Ky., on March 2, 2017, include farm manager Gary Bush with Keertana and her 2017 War Front colt, plus Animal Kingdom memorabilia. — Animal Kingdom sign Scenes at Denali Stud near Paris, Ky., on March 2, 2017, include farm manager Gary Bush with Keertana and her 2017 War Front colt, plus Animal Kingdom memorabilia. Anne M. Eberhardt/Blood-Horse, contact for all uses other than editorial

Animal Kingdom w/David Nava up is ponied by Graham Motion assistant David Rock at Fair Hill on May 12, 2011. Chad Harmon

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Godolphin stallions at Jonabell near Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 2, 2016. — Animal Kingdom Godolphin stallions at Jonabell near Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 2, 2016. Anne M. Eberhardt

Animal Kingdom running in the paddock Courtesy of Darley

Barry Irwin's 2016 book about his experiences in racing and with Animal Kingdom Courtesy XLIBRIS Publishing

Graham Motion with Kentucky Derby trophy. Anne M. Eberhardt

The Dubai World Cup trophy presentation with the connections of Animal Kingdom. Dave Harmon

The majority partners for Animal Kingdom hold the Dubai World Cup trophy. Dave Harmon

Animal Kingdom trainer Graham Motion and Sheikh Mohammed following the Dubai World Cup. Dave Harmon

Joel Rosario rode the 2011 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) victor to a two-length triumph in the Emirates Airline-sponsored $10 million event—the world's richest horse race —for trainer Graham Motion and owners Arrowfield Stud and Team Valor International. Dave Harmon

Animal Kingdom and Joel Rosario running in the Dubai World Cup at Meydan on March 30th, 2013. Mathea Kelley

Animal Kingdom, forwardly placed on the outside of pacesetter Royal Delta in the 2,000-meter test (about 1 1/4 miles), took the lead rounding the final turn and opened up a daylight advantage in upper stretch. Dave Harmon

The drought for America in the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) came to an end March 30 when champion Animal Kingdom burst clear in the homestretch for a spectacular score at Meydan Racecourse. Mathea Kelley

Joel Rosario and Animal Kingdom win the Dubai World Cup. Mathea Kelley

Animal Kingdom crosses the finish line in the Dubai World Cup. Dave Harmon

Animal Kingdom ridden by jockey John Velazquez wins the 137th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY May 7, 2011. (Skip Dickstein / Times Union) Skip Dickstein

Caption: Walkin-Animal Kingdom with John Velasquez up wins the Kentucky Derby (gr. I).
Kentucky Derby day at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 7, 2011
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Walkin-Animal Kingdom with John Velasquez up wins the Kentucky Derby (gr. I). Kentucky Derby day at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 7, 2011 Derby1 image610 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt Anne M. Eberhardt

Animal Kingdom and John Velazquez at Royal Ascot after the Queen Anne Stakes June 18, 2013. Mathea Kelley

Animal Kingdom works at Keeneland. Coady Photography

Animal Kingdom running in the paddock
Photo Courtesy Darley — Animal Kingdom running in the paddock Photo Courtesy Darley Courtesy Darley

December 14, 2013 Issue 50 cover of the Blood-Horse featuring Animal Kingdom

Team Valor's Animal Kingdom (red cap) John Velazquez up, wins the 137th Kentucky Derby. Nehro (far right) finished second and Mucho Macho Man (center) was third. Rick Samuels

Animal Kingdom at Lambourn, England for the Royal Ascot meet. Simon Burgess

Animal Kingdom wins the 2013 Dubai World Cup. Dave Harmon

Animal Kingdom at Meydan in Dubai. Mathea Kelley

Animal Kingdom - Dubai March 28, 2013. Dave Harmon

Animal Kingdom - Dubai March 27, 2013. Dave Harmon

Animal Kingdom - Dubai March 26, 2013. Dubai Racing Club/Andrew Watkins

Animal Kingdom - Dubai March 25, 2013. Dubai Racing Club/Neville Hopwood

Animal Kingdom at the 2012 Breeders' Cup. Dave Harmon

Animal Kingdom - Breeders' Cup 2012 Dave Harmon

Animal Kingdom at Santa Anita. Claire Novak

Animal Kingdom jogs at Santa Anita 10/28/2012. Anne M. Eberhardt

Animal Kingdom - Keeneland Work October 26, 2012 Keeneland/Coady Photography

Animal Kingdom Allowance Win, 02/18/12. Coglianese Photos

Animal Kingdom at Palm Meadows, January 12, 2012. Coglianese Photos

Animal Kingdom at Belmont on June 8, 2011. Rick Samuels

Animal Kingdom schools in the gate at Belmont Park. Rick Samuels

Animal Kingdom at Belmont June 2011. Rick Samuels

Animal Kingdom at Belmont on June 2011. Rick Samuels

Animal Kingdom at Belmont on June 6, 2011. Rick Samuels

Animal Kingdom at Belmont on June 5, 2011. Rick Samuels

Shackleford beats Animal Kingdom to win the Preakness Stakes. Chad Harmon

Animal Kingdom at Fair Hill, 05/12/11. Chad Harmon

Animal Kingdom wins the 2011 Kentucky Derby. Mathea Kelley

Animal Kingdom works at Churchill Downs 5/4/2011. Mathea Kelley

Animal Kingdom works at Churchill Downs. Anne M. Eberhardt

Animal Kingdom works at Keeneland on April 23, 2011. Keeneland/Coady Photography

Animal Kingdom wins the 2011 Vinery Racing Spiral. Pat Lang

Animal Kingdom won the 2013 Dubai World Cup. Mathea Kelley

About
Auction History

Trainer:

H. Graham Motion
Jockey:

Joel Rosario
Owner:

Team Valor International
Breeder:

Team Valor

Animal Kingdom	Leroidesanimaux (BRZ)	Candy Stripes
		Dissemble (GB)
	Dalicia (GER)	Acatenango (GER)
		Dynamis (IRE)

Five-Cross Pedigree

Sale / Hip / Type	Buyer / Consignor	Price
KEESEP2009 Hip 632 \| Yearling	Team Valor International Denali Stud, agent	$100,000

A Lot of Animal Kingdom in Untamed Domain

Untamed Domain's racing career did not start out quite as smoothly as it did for his sire, Animal Kingdom, but the big bay colt is steadily maturing and has earned himself a spot in the Nov. 3 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1T).
- By Eric Mitchell
- November 2, 2017
Animal Kingdom Colt Sells to Best for $750,000

A bay colt by champion and Darley sire Animal Kingdom paced the early action during the Aug. 8 session of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga selected yearling sale when he elicited a final bid of $750,000.
- By BloodHorse Staff
- August 8, 2017
Animal Kingdom Colt Tops Barretts Paddock Sale

Shortly after Curlin Road, a $95,000 Barretts May 2-year-old sale graduate, captured the July 26 Cougar II Handicap (G3) at Del Mar, Barretts conducted its paddock sale. Three sold for $100,000 or more, topped by a $180,000 colt by Animal Kingdom.
- By Tracy Gantz
- July 26, 2017
What's Going On Here: Turning Two

Stakes results from the holiday weekend are a reminder of the importance of 2-year-old racing in the yearling marketplace...especially for the younger stallions trying to build their résumés and for sires that stand below the five-figure line.
- By Evan Hammonds
- July 7, 2017
Despite Late Night, Polk Enjoys Sunny Skies

The 2-year-old daughter of Animal Kingdom became the first stakes winner for her sire June 30 in the $100,000 Debutante Stakes around 10:30 p.m. EDT, and Normandy Farm owner Polk, also Sunny Skies' breeder, was on hand.
- By Claire Crosby
- July 1, 2017