'Laid-Back' Mor Spirit Aggressive in Workout
A little added competition seemed to do the trick for Mor Spirit Feb. 28 at Santa Anita Park in his first timed workout since jockey Gary Stevens had to abort a drill Feb. 23.
Eskendereya
- Chestnut Colt
- Born 2007
- KY-Bred
Anne M. Eberhardt
Eskendereya on Churchill Downs on April 21, 2010.
Anne M. Eberhardt
Eskendereya on Churchill Downs on April 21, 2010.
Anne M. Eberhardt
Eskendereya on Churchill Downs on April 21, 2010.
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Eskendereya wins the 2010 Wood Memorial.
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Eskendereya wins the 2010 Wood Memorial.
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Eskendereya wins the 2010 Wood Memorial.
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Eskendereya wins the 2010 Wood Memorial.
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Eskendereya wins the 2010 Wood Memorial.
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Eskendereya wins the 2010 Wood Memorial.
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Eskendereya wins the 2010 Fountain of Youth.
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Eskendereya wins the 2010 Fountain of Youth.
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Eskendereya wins the 2010 Fountain of Youth.
Coglianese Photos
Eskendereya wins the 2010 Fountain of Youth.
Coglianese Photos
Eskendereya wins the 2010 Fountain of Youth.
Coglianese Photos
Eskendereya wins the 2010 Fountain of Youth.
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Eskendereya wins the 2010 Fountain of Youth.
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Eskendereya wins the 2009 Pilgrim.
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Stevens Calls Audible During Mor Spirit Work
Gary Stevens said he didn't know grade I winner Mor Spirit was wearing earplugs when he jumped in to work him on the fly Feb. 23. After failing to get a response on the turn, he eased the Bob Baffert trained-runner.
Mor Spirit Unlikely to Take FL Derby Path
With Nyquist already making plans to head east for the Florida Derby (gr. I), Mor Spirit is more likely to stay home in Southern California for his Triple Crown preps.
Making the Grade: Mor Spirit
This week we take a closer look at Mor Spirit, winner of the $150,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. III) on Feb. 6 at Santa Anita Park.
Mor Spirit Works Toward Robert B. Lewis
Michael Lund Peterson's Mor Spirit continued to work toward his 3-year-old debut Jan. 23 at Santa Anita Park with a six-furlong workout under regular jockey Gary Stevens.
High Cotton Filly Tops Barretts Sale
A 2-year-old Florida-bred daughter of High Cotton topped the Barretts January mixed sale, selling for $55,000. The sale, held at Del Mar Jan. 20, had an average of $8,239, down 2.9% from the 2015 average of $8,487.
Mor Spirit Clears Toews On Ice at Los Al
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert added another Los Alamitos Futurity (gr. I) victory to his record Dec. 19, sending out winner Mor Spirit and runner-up Toews On Ice.
Stallion Eskendereya Sold to Japan
The Japan Bloodstock Breeders' Association has purchased the grade I-winning son of Giant's Causeway from Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings.
Include Betty Tries Grade I Mother Goose
While the Mother Goose Stakes (gr. I) features some promising youngsters trying stakes company for the first time, Include Betty enters as the most accomplished in the expected field of 10 3-year-old fillies.
StarLadies On Oaks Trail With Eskenformoney
StarLadies Racing, headed by Laurie Wolf and Barbara Lucarelli, have Eskenformoney for the May 1 Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) from their first band of runners. The Eskendereya filly was a $225,000 yearling buy in 2013.
Streaking Phaeton Heads Gulfstream Oaks
Ekati's Phaeton, a surprise winner of the one-mile Davona Dale Stakes (gr. II), attempts to stretch out an additional sixteenth of a mile March 28 in the $250,000 Gulfstream Oaks (gr. II).
Haskin: Zayats Tested Like Few Owners Before
There is little doubt that Ahmed Zayat is determined to own Thoroughbreds. And there is no greater qualification when it comes to horse ownership than determination and perseverance, especially in the face of adversity. read blog
Taylor Made Sets 2015 Stallion Fees
Old Fashioned's 2015 fee will rise to $12,500 based on graded stakes success. The son of Unbridled's Song is the third=leading second-crop sire as of Nov. 6.
Equine Sales Yearling Sale Catalog Online
The catalog for Equine Sales Company's select yearling sale is now available online with the 233 head representing a significant increase over the 174 cataloged for the inaugural yearling sale in 2013.
MaidenWatch: The 2014 Stallions Are...
The Poll is Closed and the 2014 Stallions are: Blame, Eskendereya, Lookin At Lucky, Quality Road, and Summer Bird. Plus, catching up on some wins, and entries for Thursday. read blog
Keeneland January Third Session Posts Gains
Led by $310,000 broodmare prospect Lady Kierkegaard, Keeneland's January sale continued its solid performance and posted gains across the board on day three.
Taylor Made Stallions Sets 2014 Stud Fees
Taylor Made Stallions in Nicholasville, Ky., has set fees for its 2014 stallion roster, which features a pair of new grade I winners, Oxbow and Graydar.
Sept. Sale: Pendulum Swings Back to New Sires
The appeal of first-year sires for buyers at the Keeneland September yearling sale, which waned during the Great Recession, seems to be making a comeback in 2013.
$140,000 Colt Tops Louisiana Yearling Auction
Equine Sales Company said its recent consignor select yearling auction produced a $140,000 sale-topper.
OBS August Yearling Sale Begins Aug. 20
The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2013 August Yearling Sale, with 841 youngsters cataloged, begins its three-day run Tuesday, Aug. 20.
First-Crop Sires on Display at Fasig-Tipton
When the Fasig-Tipton selected yearling sale kicks off in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., breeding industry professionals will be looking closely to see how offspring of first-crop sires fare.
Unbridled's Song's Fee Cut to $60,000
Unbridled's Song, who is just four short of his 100th stakes winner, will stand in 2013 for $60,000.
Zayat Hopes Paynter is His Masterpiece
Ahmed Zayat has come close repeatedly in racing's 3-year-old classics, including with Bodemeister in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. He hopes Paynter can put him over the top in the Belmont Stakes.
Zayat Looks To Cure Case Of Second-itis
Ahmed Zayat has been second in the Kentucky Derby twice in the past three years, and his Eskendereya, the would-be favorite in 2010, was scratched the day of the race.
Three-Quarter Sister to Creative Cause Born
Dream of Summer, dam of grade I winner Creative Cause, gave birth to a gray filly by Eskendereya at Taylor Made Farm on the evening of March 28.
Eskendereya's First Reported Foal is a Filly
Grade I winner Eskendereya sired his first reported foal on Jan. 20 when a filly was born at Lynn Alexander's Alastar in Nicholasville, Ky.
Unbridled's Song's Fee $85,000 at Taylor Made
Major stallion Unbridled's Song will stand in 2012 at the Taylor family's Taylor Made Farm near Nicholasville, Ky., for $85,000 stands and nurses, down from $100,000 in 2011.
Nehro Could Give Zayat His First Classic Win
Ahmed Zayat, who seems on the cusp of winning a classic race any time now, as been in the headlines for all the right and wrong reasons in his six years of Thoroughbred ownership.
Nehro Carries Zayat's Hopes in Derby 137
Owner Ahmed Zayat, whose Eskendereya was withdrawn as the favorite for last year's Kentucky Derby, is back with Nehro.
First Mare in Foal to Eskendereya
Eskendereya, dominant winner of last year's Wood Memorial (gr. I) and Fountain of Youth (gr. II), had his first mare confirmed in foal March 1.
Blame is Top U.S. Horse in World Rankings
Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Blame has been judged the best horse to race in North America during 2010 by the compilers of the World Thoroughbred Rankings, unveiled in London, England, on Tuesday, Jan. 11.
Unbridled's Song's Fee Set at $85,000
Taylor Made Stallions has set 2011 fees for its roster of stallions, headlined by the fee for prominent sire Unbridled's Song, who will stand for $85,000 payable Nov. 1.
Eskendereya to Stand for $30,000
Grade I winner Eskendereya will stand for $30,000 live foal in 2011 at the Taylor family's Taylor Made Stallions near Nicholasville, Ky.
Eskendereya to Stand at Taylor Made Stallions
Jess Jackson of Stonestreet Farm and Ahmed Zayat of Zayat Stables announced Aug. 2 that Eskendereya, will stand at Taylor Made Stallions beginning in 2011.
Eskendereya's Sale Proceeds in Escrow
- By Ron Mitchell
Documents filed in connection with the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of Zayat Stables say the money gleaned from the sale of Eskendereya was placed in an escrow account, but do not say exactly how much the colt brought.
Lookin At Lucky Tops Final 3-Year-Old Poll
It should be no surprise that the three winners of this year's Triple Crown races would top the final National Thoroughbred Racing Association's 3-Year-Old poll, with Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Lookin At Lucky on top.
Horse Profile: Eskendereya
Zayat Stables' Eskendereya was the runaway winner of the Wood Memorial (gr. I) and Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) and overwhelming early favorite for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I). View Profile
Eskendereya Retired From Racing
Zayat Stables has sold an ownership interest in the Wood Memorial Stakes (gr. I) winner to Jess Jackson.
Super Saver Tops New NTRA Poll
It's no surprise that Super Saver, winner of the May 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), is the new No. 1 on this week's NTRA 3-Year-Old Poll.
Suddenly, Pletcher's Hand Isn't All Aces
Todd Pletcher still might have as many as five Kentucky Derby (gr. I) starters, but he no longer has the horse to beat now that Eskendereya is out of the May 1 race.
UPDATE: Graded Stakes Earnings List
In light of the defections of Rule and Eskendereya from the contenders list and the confirmation Devil May Care will be entered, here is the list of Derby hopefuls based on graded stakes earnings as of mid-morning April 26.
Devil May Care: Kentucky Derby Only
Johnny Greathouse and trainer Todd Pletcher confirm that their star filly, Devil May Care, will be entered only in the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) and not cross-entered in the Oaks (gr. I).
Haskin's Derby Report: Sad Morning at CD
The withdrawal of Derby favorite Eskendereya due to a filling put a damper on the morning
Eskendereya Takes Spot in Derby Lore
Eskendereya joins the likes of Gen. Duke, A.P. Indy, and I Want Revenge as early favorites for the Derby that didn't make the starting gate.
Graded Stakes Earnings List thru April 25
With the declaration of likely favorite Eskendereya from the Kentucky Derby, here is an updated listing of contenders by graded stakes earnings.
Eskendereya Out of Derby
Eskendereya, favored for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), will not run in the May 1 classic due to a slight filling in his left front leg, according to Todd Pletcher.
Dublin Works Five Furlongs at Muddy Churchill
Under a slight breeze that was helping dry out the Churchill Downs track, trainer D. Wayne Lukas sent grade I winner Dublin out early April 25 for his final breeze leading up to the Kentucky Derby.
Haskin's Derby Report: Derby Devil?
Five Todd Pletchers and Sidney's Candy topped Saturday's Kentucky Derby works.
Eskendereya to Work Sunday Morning
A sloppy surfaces causes Todd Pletcher to delay the final Derby work of likely favorite Eskendereya until Sunday; Interactif to drill April 25 as well
Despite Rain, Most Derby Works Go As Planned
Steady rainfall in Louisville early Saturday, April 24, did not deter trainers of horses being pointed toward the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) from going through with their scheduled workouts.
Connections
| Trainer | Todd A. Pletcher |
|---|---|
| Jockey | John R. Velazquez |
| Owner | Zayat Stables, LLC |
| Breeder | Sanford R. Robertson |
Pedigree
| Eskendereya View Five-Cross Pedigree | Giant's Causeway | Storm Cat |
| Mariah's Storm | ||
| Aldebaran Light | Seattle Slew | |
| Altair |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2008 Hip 648 |
Yearling | Zayat Stables | Woods Edge Farm, agent | $250,000 |
Search Horses
Trending Horses
| Tepin |
| Beholder |
| Nyquist |
| Songbird |
| Arrogate |
| Frosted |
| Exaggerator |
| Steip Amach (IRE) |
| Rainha Da Bateria |
| World Approval |
