Eblouissante Retired, to be Bred in Europe
Eblouissante, a half sister to the legendary Zenyatta, has been retired from racing and will begin her breeding career, it was announced Jan. 23.
Eblouissante
- Dark Bay or Brown Filly
- Born 2009
- KY-Bred
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Eblouissante Allowance Win, January 17, 2013.
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Eblouissante Allowance Win, January 17, 2013.
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Eblouissante Allowance Win, January 17, 2013.
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Eblouissante Allowance Win, January 17, 2013.
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Eblouissante Maiden Win November 16, 2012.
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Eblouissante Maiden Win November 16, 2012.
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Eblouissante Maiden Win November 16, 2012.
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Eblouissante Maiden Win November 16, 2012.
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Eblouissante Maiden Win November 16, 2012.
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Eblouissante Maiden Win November 16, 2012.
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Eblouissante Maiden Win November 16, 2012.
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Let Faith Arise One to Beat in Adoration
Let Faith Arise, winner of the Santa Margarita Stakes (gr. I) in March, stands out among 10 fillies and mares set for the $100,000 Adoration Stakes (gr. III) May 18 at Santa Anita Park.
Santa Lucia Attracts Two-Time Champ Beholder
Two-time Eclipse Award champion filly Beholder towers over six older fillies and mares in the Santa Lucia Stakes at 1 1/16 miles April 20, her first start since winning the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park.
Bayern Romps; Eblouissante Second in Return
In a race that could have Triple Crown implications, Bayern, ridden by Gary Stevens for trainer Bob Baffert, stretched out to a mile and overwhelmed a $58,000 allowance test for 3-year-olds, winning by 15 lengths.
Eblouissante Benefits from Dressage Training
British-born Jacqueline Kandalaft-Gomez imparts basic dressage tenets to all of the young Thoroughbreds she exercises for trainer John Shirreffs, including Zenyatta's half sister, Eblouissante.
And They're Off: Groundhog Day Edition
Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin talk about Verrazano going to Ireland, the Kentucky Derby Trail, including Vinceremos, the Derby Future Wager, Eblouissante, and more. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. Watch Video
Baffert Duo Drill for Weekend Stakes
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Keeneland November Ends With Big Gains
Helped by dispersals and a global array of buyers, Keeneland's November sale ended Nov. 14 with substantial gains and a record-equaling median.
Eblouissante Back at Hollywood With Shirreffs
Eblouissante, half sister to 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta, has returned to Betfair Hollywood Park after being purchased for $2.1 million Nov. 5 at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale.
$4M Awesome Maria Tops Keeneland Opener
$4 million Awesome Maria, dispersals lift Keeneland November opener's numbers.
St. George Farm Buys Zenyatta's Half Sister
Eblouissante, a half sister to Horse of the Year Zenyatta, captivated attendees of the Keeneland November breeding stock sale when the daughter of Bernardini commanded a price of $2.1 million Nov. 5.
Groupie Doll Heads Keeneland November Catalog
Champion Groupie Doll, some recent grade I-winning fillies, and Eblouissante, half sister to Horse of the Year Zenyatta, are among the 3,602 horses Keeneland has cataloged for its 2013 November breeding stock sale Nov. 5-14.
Eblouissante Scraped Up in Shuvee Defeat
Eblouissante emerged from Shuvee Handicap (gr. III) July 20 with minor injuries after acting up in the Saratoga Race Course starting gate, trainer John Shirreffs reported the morning after the race.
Saratoga Diary: Change in the Weather
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Cool comes to the Spa course, at least in some definitions. read blog
Stalking Trip Pays for Authenticity in Shuvee
Content to track surprising leader Sea Island through slow fractions early, Authenticity surged past turning for home on her way to winning the $200,000 Shuvee Handicap (gr. III) July 20 at Saratoga.
Eblouissante Could Dazzle in Shuvee Return
Eblouissante, half sister of 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta, will return to the races July 20 when she aims for her first stakes win in the $200,000 84 Lumber Shuvee Handicap (gr. III) at Saratoga Race Course.
Eblouissante to Start at Saratoga
Eblouissante, a half sister to Horse of the Year Zenyatta, will make her long-awaited return to the races during opening week at Saratoga Race Course.
Zenyatta Breeder Eric Kronfeld Dies
Eric Kronfeld, who made his mark in both the music and racing inudstries, died May 15 of cancer in New York. Kronfeld, under his Maverick Productions, bred Zenyatta, one of the most popular racehorses in history.
Eblouissante's Foot Bruise Puts Plans on Hold
Zenyatta's half sister is training forwardly, but according to trainer John Shirreffs a start in the March 16 Santa Margarita Invitational (gr. I) is questionable.
And They're Off: Eclipse Awards Edition
Lenny and Steve discuss the Eclipse Awards and Oxbow's win in the Lecomte for trainer D. Wayne Lukas. Plus, John Shirreffs talks about Eblouissante, half sister to Zenyatta, including how to pronounce her name. Watch Video
The Emotional Conformation of Eblouissante
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Eblouissante Makes it Two-For-Two
Zenyatta's half sister remained unbeaten with a workmanlike victory at Santa Anita Park.
Eblouissante Entered Jan. 17 at Santa Anita
Eblouissante, a half sister to 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta who won her first start at 1 1/16 miles by 4 1/4 lengths, is entered in the seventh race Jan. 17 at Santa Anita.
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Eblouissante Avoided Serious Injury in Mishap
Zenyatta's half sister Eblouissante, scratched from an allowance race Dec. 15 at Betfair Hollywood Park after banging herself in the receiving barn, apparently avoided serious injury.
Eblouissante Scratched With Superficial Cut
The much-anticipated second start for Zenyatta's half sister, Eblouissante, will have to wait. The 3-year-old filly banged her hip and was a late scratch from the fourth race at Betfair Hollywood Park Dec. 15
Eblouissante to Make Next Start at Hollywood
A smashing winner in her much anticipated debut last month, Eblouissante, a half sister to 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta, will make her second start Dec. 15 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
And They're Off: Thanksgiving Edition
- By Steve Haskin
Lenny and Steve discuss Eblouissante, the November Sales results, including the number of horses going overseas, Exchange Wagering, and the Top 10 Reasons to be Thankful. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. Watch Video
Zenyatta's Sister Eblouissante Wins Debut
The daughter of Bernardini emulated her half sister, sweeping to the lead and drawing off.
Zenyatta's Half Sister in Debut at Hollywood
Eblouissante, a 3-year-old half sister to champion racemare Zenyatta, will make her career debut Nov. 16 in the fourth race at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Zenyatta's Half Sister to Sell in November
Zenyatta's weanling half sister by Henrythenavigator will be offered at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale by Select Sales.
Choosing Zenyatta's First Mating
A member of Team Zenyatta reveals what went into the decision to send the superstar mare to Bernardini for her first foray into motherhood.
Connections
| Trainer | John A. Shirreffs |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Gary L. Stevens |
| Owner | St. George Farm Racing LLC (Banwell) |
| Breeder | Maverick Productions, Ltd. |
Pedigree
| Eblouissante View Five-Cross Pedigree | Bernardini | A.P. Indy |
| Cara Rafaela | ||
| Vertigineux | Kris S. | |
| For the Flag |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEENOV2013 Hip 130 |
Racing or broodmare prospect | St. George Farm | Winter Quarter Farm, agent for Estate of Eric N. Kronfeld | $2,100,000 |
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