Empire Way at Hollywood Park.
Photo: Benoit Photography
Empire Way Maiden Win
Photo: Benoit Photo| Trainer | Mike Harrington |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Brice Blanc |
| Owner | Heinz Steinmann |
| Breeder | Palides Investments N.V., Inc. |
| Empire Way View Five-Cross Pedigree | Empire Maker | Unbridled |
| Toussaud | ||
| Delta Princess | A.P. Indy | |
| Lyphard's Delta |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2010 Hip 33 |
Yearling | Lane's End, agent | ($140,000) | |
| FTFFEB2011 Hip 151 |
Two-year-old | Dr. Mikel Harrington, agent | Eddie Woods, agent | $250,000 |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
Empire Way, a grade II stakes-placed full brother to two-time Breeders' Cup winner Royal Delta, and veteran California stallion Swiss Yodeler will stand in 2013 at Terry Lovingier's Lovacres Ranch near Warner Springs, Calif.
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