A Father's Day Birth Led to an Epic BC Classic
- By Steve Haskin
The fairy tale journey of Mucho Macho Man and trainer Kathy Ritvo that began on Father's Day 2008.
Declaration of War
- Bay Colt
- Born 2009
- KY-Bred
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Irish-bred Declarationoflove winning the British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes at Royal Windsor Racecourse May 8.
Trevor Jones
Declaration Of War (Joseph O'Brien and Navy Blue Color) defeats Aljamaaheer (blue and white stripes). Animal Kingdom tailed off (extreme left in red and green colors) during the Queen Anne Stakes June 18, 2013.
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Declaration of War wins the Queen Anne Stakes June 18, 2013.
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Declaration of War, Joseph O'Brien up, wins the Queen Anne Stakes.
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Caption: Declaration of War Breeders' Cup horses and connections at Santa Anita near Acadia, California, preparing for Breeders' Cup raceways on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, 2013. BCWorks1Jpegs_10_31_13 958Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Declaration of War Breeders' Cup horses and connections at Santa Anita near Acadia, California, preparing for Breeders' Cup raceways on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, 2013. BCWorks1Jpegs_10_31_13 image984 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Mucho Macho Man (Inside) with Gary Stevens up, beats Will Take Charge (outside) with Luis Saez up and Declaration Of War (middle) with Joseph O'Brien up, in the Breeders' Cup Classic.
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Declaration of War - Breeders' Cup 2013 - Santa Anita
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Declaration of War - Breeders' Cup 2013 - Santa Anita
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Declaration of War prepares for Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita on 10/31/2013.
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Declaration of War before the 2013 Breeders' Cup Classic.
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Declaration of War works 10/31/2013.
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Declaration of War works 10/31/2013.
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Declaration of War works 10/31/2013.
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Declaration of War defeats champion Animal Kingdom in the Queen Anne Stakes at Ascot.
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Declaration of War defeats champion Animal Kingdom in the Queen Anne Stakes at Ascot.
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First Winner for Declaration of War
Irish-bred Declarationoflove won at Royal Windsor May 8 in his third start.
Tapit, War Front Dominate Keeneland Sale
Only sires with a median above $500,000
American Pharoah's Fee Set at $200,000
Triple Crown winner American Pharoah will enter stud at Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky., in 2016 for a first-year fee of $200,000, the American division of Coolmore Stud announced Nov. 6.
Shadwell Buys Tapit Filly for $1.1M
A bay daughter of Tapit, produced from the millionaire Medaglia d'Oro mare Marketing Mix, was purchased by Shadwell Estate for $1.1 million at the second session of the Keeneland November breeding stock sale Nov. 3.
Another Coolmore Classic Try With Gleneagles
John Magnier's Coolmore operation will try to secure its first Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) win this year with English and Irish classic winner Gleneagles.
War Correspondent Captures Appleton
War Correspondent, the favorite and a full brother to Declaration of War, rallies to catch Aripeka to win the one-mile Appleton Stakes (gr. IIIT) by a neck March 28 at Gulfstream Park.
Vertiformer to Stand at Poplar Creek in Ohio
Vertiformer, a multiple graded stakes-placed 7-year-old old horse, will begin his stud career in 2015 at Poplar Creek Horse Center in Ohio.
Ashford Stud Releases 2015 Fees
Coolmore's Ashford Stud, which features three new stallions at the Central Kentucky farm, announced its stud fees for 2015.
Magician to Stand at Ashford Stud in 2015
Defending Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. I) winner Magician will be retired to stand in 2015 at Coolmore's Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky., following his expected start in this year's edition of the race Nov. 1.
Declaration of War Moving to Ashford Stud
Declaration of War, third on his only start on dirt in last year's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), will relocate to Coolmore's Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky., for the 2015 breeding season, it was announced Oct. 22.
Take Charge Lady Kentucky Broodmare of Year
Eaton Sales' Take Charge Lady, the dam of champion 3-year-old colt Will Take Charge, was honored as Broodmare of the Year by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association at its annual awards luncheon April 17.
Arc Winner Treve is Cartier Horse of the Year
Two Breeders' Cup World Championships winners, two trainers from the iconic Head family, and a filly owned by Her Majesty The Queen were among the honorees Nov. 12 when the 23rd annual Cartier Racing Awards were presented.
Treve Finalist for Cartier Horse of the Year
Brilliant undefeated filly Treve is one of five finalists for the Cartier Racing Awards Horse of the Year, Europe's equivalent of the Eclipse Awards, as finalists were announced Nov. 8.
2013 Breeders' Cup Classic Race Sequence
Experience an interactive turn-by-turn slideshow of the 2013 Breeders' Cup Classic. View Experience
Stevens, Mucho Macho Man Capture BC Classic
Ever-youthful Gary Stevens put an exclamation point on his remarkable comeback this season when riding Mucho Macho Man to a nose victory in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) Nov. 2 at Santa Anita Park.
Haskin's Saturday Longshots and Overlays
Steve shares his picks for Saturday's Breeders' Cup races. read blog
TimeformUS: Breeders' Cup Edition
TimeformUS Weekend Plays: Breeders' Cup Edition read blog
Breeders' Cup News Minute: 10/31/2013
Today's news minute is not for the faint of heart for Halloween as Lenny Shulman briefs us on Ron the Greek, hot horses of the day, weather, and much more! watch video
O'Brien Tries Again With Declaration of War
Declaration of War made his first appearance on the track Thursday morning, Oct. 31, and had a nice once-around gallop, with regular rider Joseph O'Brien, son of trainer Aidan O'Brien, aboard to pony.
Haskin's Classic Report: And They're Off
So, all the post positions are in, all the works are done, and all the Classic horses are here. Now, good luck trying to figure out how the race is going to be run and who is going to win. read blog
Game On Dude 8-5 in Wide Open Classic
Game On Dude, making his third start in the Classic, is the morning line favorite.
Declaration of War to Coolmore Ireland
Two-time group I winner Declaration of War will retire from racing to stand at Coolmore's headquarters in Fethard, County Tipperary, Ireland following his final start in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) Nov. 2.
Declaration of War May Go Straight to Classic
Trainer Aidan O'Brien may skip Ascot this weekend if going is soft and head directly to the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) with Declaration of War.
Haskin: Planteur a Euro Bomb for BC Classic
If you feel the Breeder's Cup Classic field is pretty much cut and dry, you might want to follow the results of Saturday's Prix Dollar at Longchamp. read blog
'War' Springs International Upset at York
Declaration of War pulled a mild upset in the Juddmonte International Stakes (Eng-I) Aug. 21 at York, turning the tables on highly regarded rivals Al Kazeem and Toronado.
Toronado Bests Dawn Approach in Showdown
Toronado wore down classic winner Dawn Approach in the final furlong and finally got the best of his rival on the third try in their QIPCO Sussex Stakes (Eng-I) showdown July 31 at Goodwood.
Pedigree Analysis - The King of Royal Ascot
by John P. Sparkman
Danzig proved himself a sire of sires, and his greatest influence has been abroad instead of in the country of his birth, and that influence has rarely been more evident than at Royal Ascot in 2013.
Al Kazeem Wins Eclipse for Group I Hat Trick
Late-developing Al Kazeem unleashed his powerful acceleration in the straight and scored his third successive group I win of the year in the Coral Eclipse Stakes July 6 at Sandown.
Slideshow: Royal Ascot 2013
View the sights and races from the Royal Ascot race meet. view slideshow
Royal Ascot: Winners Tribute
A salute to the winners of Royal Ascot 2013. Watch Video
Royal Ascot - Queen Anne S. Press Conference
Trainer Aidan O'Brien discusses Declaration of War's win in the Queen Anne Stakes. watch video
Royal Ascot - Queen Anne S. Press Conference
Declaration of War wins the Queen Anne Stakes. Trainer Aidan O'Brien discusses the race in this press conference.
Declaration of War Flies to Queen Anne Win
Declaration of War burst between horses and charged down the center of the track to win the Queen Anne Stakes (Eng-I) June 18 at Royal Ascot while U.S.-based Animal Kingdom failed to settle and faded out of contention.
Animal Kingdom Bids for Unprecedented Triple
United States-based star Animal Kingdom appears poised to solidify his place among racing's all-time greats June 18 in the Queen Anne Stakes (Eng-I), the first race on opening day at Royal Ascot.
Animal Kingdom in Final Queen Anne Workout
In what is expected to be the last workout of his career, Animal Kingdom breezed five furlongs in 1:03 with his dedicated workmate over the uphill Polytrack surface near David Lanigan's yard in Lambourn, England on June 12.
Godolphin's Farhh Overpowers Lockinge Rivals
Overshadowed last year, Godolphin's Farhh showed off his class in his 2013 debut with a dazzling breakout performance at the group I level May 18 in the JLT Lockinge Stakes (Eng-I) at Newbury.
Ho-Hum, Pletcher Loaded Again
Jason Shandler looks at Todd Pletcher's Derby hopefuls. read blog
Connections
| Trainer | Aidan P. O'Brien |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Joseph Patrick O'Brien |
| Owner | Tabor, Michael, Smith, Derrick, Magnier, Mrs. John and Allen, Joseph |
| Breeder | Joseph Allen |
Pedigree
| Declaration of War View Five-Cross Pedigree | War Front | Danzig |
| Starry Dreamer | ||
| Tempo West | Rahy | |
| Tempo |
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