Calder Holding Hall of Fame Elections
After a six-year hiatus, the Calder Casino & Race Course Hall of Fame will welcome nine new members to its roster when inducting three horses, two jockeys, two trainers, and two owners/breeders.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2012 Nasty Storm.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2012 Nasty Storm.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2012 Nasty Storm.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Awesome Feather wins the 2012 Nasty Storm.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Awesome Feather wins the 2012 Nasty Storm.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2012 Sunshine Millions Distaff.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2012 Sunshine Millions Distaff.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2012 Sunshine Millions Distaff.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2012 Sunshine Millions Distaff.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2012 Sunshine Millions Distaff.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2012 Sunshine Millions Distaff.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2011 Gazelle.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2011 Gazelle.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2011 Gazelle.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2011 Gazelle.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2010 Susan's Girl Division of the Florida Stallion Stakes.
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Awesome Feather brought $2.3 million to top the 2010 Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November select mixed sale.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2010 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2010 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2010 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2010 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2010 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2010 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2010 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2010 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2010 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Awesome Feather wins the 2010 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2010 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Awesome Feather wins the 2010 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Awesome Feather wins the 2010 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Awesome Feather wins the 2010 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Awesome Feather wins the 2010 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2010 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2010 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
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Awesome Feather works at Calder 2010.
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Awesome Feather working at Calder.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2010 Desert Vixen Division of the Florida Stallion Stakes.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2010 Desert Vixen Division of the Florida Stallion Stakes.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2010 JJ's Dream Stakes.
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Awesome Feather wins the 2010 JJ's Dream Stakes.
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| Trainer | Chad C. Brown |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Jeffrey Sanchez |
| Owner | Stronach Stables |
| Breeder | Jacks or Better Farm Inc. |
Pedigree
| Awesome Feather View Five-Cross Pedigree | Awesome of Course | Awesome Again |
| Mais Oui | ||
| Precious Feather | Gone West | |
| Last Feather |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTKNOV2010 Hip 10 |
Two-year-old | Adena Springs | Hidden Brook, agent | $2,300,000 |
| FTKNOV2013 Hip 207 |
Broodmare | Katsumi Yoshida | Adena Springs | $1,900,000 |
Awesome Feather Retired
Popular Eclipse Award champion Awesome Feather, who prevailed in 10 of 11 career starts, has been retired from racing to join the broodmare band of Frank Stronach's Adena Springs near Paris, Ky.
Brown Hopes For Awesome Encore
Five years after Chad Brown slapped the saddle on Stronach Stables' Ginger Punch to win the Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Distaff while subbing for Bobby Frankel, he is back with another top Stronach filly.
And They're Off: Halloween Election Day
Romney and Obama, aka Steve and Lenny, debate the Breeders' Cup picks, juvenile races, Bob Baffert and more! watch video
Strong, Deep Field Entered in Ladies' Classic
The Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I) didn't draw the largest field, but it attracted eight fillies and mares that could put on quite a show in the $2 million event Nov. 2 at Santa Anita Park.
Awesome Feather Settles in at Breeders' Cup
Ladies' Classic contender Awesome Feather settles in at Santa Anita for Breeders' Cup Oct. 29. watch video
My Miss Aurelia in Ladies' Classic Breeze
Undefeated champion My Miss Aurelia, among the favorites for the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I), breezed a half-mile in :48 at Santa Anita Oct. 28 in preparation for her Nov. 2 World Championships race.
Mott's BC Quartet Among Belmont Workouts
Bill Mott sent his quartet of Breeders' Cup hopefuls out for their final works Oct. 28, with Royal Delta (:48.96), To Honor and Serve (:47.72) and Flat Out (:48.01) all turning in half-miles.
180 Horses Pre-Entered for Breeders' Cup
The Breeders' Cup announced Oct. 24 that 180 horses, including eight former or defending winners, were pre-entered for the Nov. 2-3 World Championships at Santa Anita Park.
Awesome Feather On Target for Ladies Classic
Trainer Chad Brown sent out undefeated Awesome Feather Oct. 21 at Belmont Park for her penultimate morning work prior to an expected start in the 1 1/8-mile Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic (gr. I).
Awesome Feather On Go for Ladies' Classic
Undefeated champion Awesome Feather returned from her victory in the Sept. 20 Nasty Storm stakes in fine condition, reported trainer Chad Brown, and will train up to the Nov. 2 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic at Santa Anita.
Awesome Feather Sparkles in Comeback
Undefeated Awesome Feather returned from an eight-month layoff and took a 10th straight trip to the winner's circle Sept. 20, crushing a field of lesser foes in the $85,000 Nasty Storm Stakes at Belmont Park.
Awesome Feather Entered at Belmont Sept. 20
Awesome Feather will look to run her record to a perfect 10-for-10 Sept. 20 at Belmont Park in the one-mile Nasty Storm overnight stakes, scheduled as third race. The race drew nine entrants, but some are expected to scratch.
Awesome Feather Training Well at Saratoga
Stronach Stable's undefeated Awesome Feather, unraced since winning the Sunshine Millions Distaff in January at Gulfstream Park, continues to flourish while training at Saratoga Race Course.
El Padrino On Target for Florida Derby
El Padrino put the finishing touches on his preparations for the upcoming Floriday Derby (gr. I) with a half-mile workout in :49 flat at Palm Meadows Training Center March 25.
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
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
Awesome Feather Basks In Sunshine
Undefeated Awesome Feather won her ninth consecutive race, runnng away from the Sunshine Millions Distaff field at Gulfstream Park for Stronach Stables and trainer Chad Brown.
Awesome Feather Going for Ninth Straight Win
Stronach Stable's Awesome Feather, the 2010 champion 2-year-old filly, will be center stage as she takes on five rivals in Saturday's $300,000 Florida Sunshine Millions Distaff.
Eclipse Winners Top Florida Sunshine Millions
Unbeaten 4-year-old filly Awesome Feather and 2011 Eclipse champion female sprinter Musical Romance are among the most accomplished of 48 Florida breds entered in the $1.3 million Florida Sunshine Millions Jan. 28.
Ruler On Ice Posts Bullet Move for Donn
Ruler On Ice, winner of the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) last spring, drilled a half-mile in :47 flat at Palm Meadows Training Center Jan. 21 for trainer Kelly Breen as he gets near his 2012 season debut in the Donn Handicap.
Big Names Lining Up For Sunshine Millions
Undefeated 4-year-old filly Awesome Feather, champion female sprinter Musical Romance, and popular 4-year-old Mucho Macho Man are among the stars expected to run in one of six Florida Sunshine Millions Stakes Jan. 28.
A Lot to Look Forward to in 2012
There is an impressive list of older horses returning next year. read blog
Slideshow: The Week In Photos - Nov. 27, 2011
See races from around the world from Thanksgiving weekend 2011. view slideshow
Perfect Awesome Feather Gallops in Gazelle
Champion Awesome Feather remained perfect in eight starts when she rolled past pacesetter Love and Pride at the head of the stretch and romped to victory in the $250,000 Gazelle Stakes (gr. I).
Awesome Feather Resumes Comeback in Gazelle
Unbeaten champion Awesome Feather puts her seven-race winning streak on the line against nine opponents in the $250,000 Gazelle Stakes (gr. I) at Aqueduct Nov. 26.
Brei, Gold Back With Two More BC Chances
Florida-based Fred Brei and Stanley Gold won the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies with Awesome Feather in 2010, and are back at Churchill Downs again with Awesome Belle and Fort Loudon, both homebreds by Awesome of Course.
Awesome Feather Wins Comeback at Belmont
Stronach Stables' Awesome Feather, winner of the 2010 Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I), returned to the races with a victory in the $60,000 Le Slew Stakes Oct. 5 at Belmont Park.
Awesome Feather Set for Season Debut Oct. 5
Undefeated champion Awesome Feather is expected to make her season debut in an overnight stakes Oct. 5 at Belmont Park.
Awesome of Course Back in the Headlines
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
Awesome of Course, sire of 2010 Juvenile Filly Champion Awesome Feather, is back in the headlines with winners in both the colt and filly divisions of the Florida Stallion Stakes series' first division.
Awesome Feather Heads 117 KY Oaks Noms
Stronach Stable's Awesome Feather, the 2-year-old filly champion of 2010 and winner of the Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I), sits atop 117 fillies on the roster of early Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) nominees.
Awesome Feather Walking Under Tack
Awesome Feather, the undefeated champion 2-year-old filly of 2010, might return to training before the end of the month, the Daily Racing Form reported Feb. 7.
Uncle Mo Tops Experimental at 128 Pounds
Uncle Mo, last year's champion 2-year-old male and undefeated winner of the Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I), received the high weight assignment of 128 pounds on the 2010 Experimental Free Handicap.
Slideshow: The Eclipse Awards
Images from the Eclipse Awards. View Slideshow
Awesome Feather Eclipses All Others
Rarely has a juvenile filly been able to step out of the Florida-bred ranks and make her mark as a champion by season's end, but Awesome Feather is not your typical Florida-bred filly.
Awesome Feather Sidelined With Tendon 'Issue'
Awesome Feather, the undefeated winner of the Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I), is presently out of training with no set timetable for her to return to competition.
Few Eclipse Awards Up For Debate
Jason Shandler looks at the likely 2010 Eclipse Award winners. Read Blog
Wildcat Heir to Stand for $10,000
Leading Florida stallion Wildcat Heir will stand in 2011 for a fee of $10,000 at Brent and Crystal Fernung's Journeyman Stud near Ocala, Fla.
Most Memorable 2010 BC Moments
There were plenty of memorable moments at this year's World Championships. Read Blog
Awesome of Course to Stand at Journeyman
Awesome of Course, sire of Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) winner and Fasig-Tipton November sale topper Awesome Feather, will stand the 2011 season at Brent and Crystal Fernung's Journeyman Stud in Ocala, Florida.
Brown to Train Awesome Feather
Adena Springs, owned by Frank Stronach, has chosen Chad Brown as the new trainer of Awesome Feather, the Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) winner it bought for $2.3 million.
Fasig-Tipton Mixed Sale Average Down
Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) winner Awesome Feather is the Kentucky auction's top seller, bringing $2.3 million.
Awesome Feather Sells for $2.3 Million at F-T
Two days after winning the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I), undefeated Awesome Feather sold for $2.3 million Nov. 7, early during the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November select mixed sale in Lexington.
2010 Breeders' Cup Wrap: Day 1
Eric Mitchell recaps Day 1 of the 2010 Breeders' Cup, including the extracurricular activities of the Marathon. Watch Video
Slideshow: 2010 Breeders' Cup Day 1
Photos of the day one winners at the 2010 Breeders' Cup. View Slideshow
Awesome Feather Takes Wing in Juvy Fillies
Jacks Or Better Farm's Awesome Feather, the top 2-year-old filly in Florida, remained undefeated in six starts with a rousing victory in the Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) Nov. 5 at Churchill Downs.
Awesome Feather Takes Juvenile Fillies
Jacks Or Better Farm's Awesome Feather remained undefeated in six starts with a rousing victory in the Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) Nov. 5 at Churchill Downs.
Haskin's BC Report: Longshots Make Your Day
We all know who the favorites are and who the contenders are. But we also know that no Breeders' Cup is complete without its share of longshots.
Awesome Feather Might Take Wing
Jacks or Better Farm's homebred Awesome Feather, who swept the Florida Stallion Series for fillies at Calder this fall, has a big shot in Friday's $2 million Breeder's Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I).
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