Pinhooking Rookie Scores Big at Keeneland
In her first foray into Thoroughbred ownership, Samantha Menker paid $2,700 for a Gemologist colt at this year’s Keeneland January mixed sale and sold him in September for $125,000.
Gemologist
- Bay Colt
- Born 2009
- KY-Bred
Chad B. Harmon
Gemologist in his stall at the WinStar Stallion Barn on December 20, 2013.
Joe DiOrio
OBS June Two-Year-Olds & Horses of Racing Age Hip 215 Gemologist - Distant Storm works 9.4 @ OBS in Ocala Fl June 6 2016
Mallory Haigh
First Time by in Kentucky Derby 138.
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Dave Harmon
Gemologist - Churchill Downs on May 3, 2012.
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Mathea Kelley
Gemologist - Churchill Downs 5/2/2012
Mathea Kelley
Gemologist - Churchill Downs 5/2/2012
Mathea Kelley
Gemologist - Churchill Downs 5/2/2012
Mathea Kelley
Gemologist - Churchill Downs 5/2/2012
Mathea Kelley
Gemologist - Churchill Downs on May 2, 2012.
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Anne M. Eberhardt
Gemologist - arrives at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2012.
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Gemologist - arrives at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2012.
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Coglianese Photos
Gemologist wins the 2012 Wood Memorial.
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Gemologist wins the 2012 Wood Memorial.
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Gemologist wins the 2012 Wood Memorial.
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Gemologist wins the 2012 Wood Memorial.
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Gemologist wins the 2012 Wood Memorial.
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Gemologist wins the 2012 Wood Memorial.
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Gemologist wins the 2012 Wood Memorial.
Coglianese Photos
Gemologist wins the 2012 Wood Memorial.
Coglianese Photos
Gemologist wins the 2012 Wood Memorial.
Coglianese Photos
Gemologist wins the 2012 Wood Memorial.
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Gemologist wins the 2012 Wood Memorial.
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Gemologist wins the 2012 Wood Memorial.
Coglianese Photos
Gemologist wins the 2012 Wood Memorial.
Coglianese Photos
Gemologist wins the 2012 Wood Memorial.
Coglianese Photos
Gemologist wins the 2012 Wood Memorial.
Coglianese Photos/David Alcosser
Gemologist wins the 2012 Wood Memorial.
Coglianese Photos/David Alcosser
Gemologist wins the 2012 Wood Memorial.
Coglianese Photos
Gemologist wins the 2012 Wood Memorial.
Coglianese Photos/David Alcosser
Gemologist wins the 2012 Wood Memorial.
Coglianese Photos
Gemologist wins the 2012 Wood Memorial.
Coglianese Photos
Gemologist wins the 2012 Wood Memorial.
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Gemologist - Alllowance Win, March 16, 2012.
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Gemologist - Alllowance Win, March 16, 2012.
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Gemologist - Alllowance Win, March 16, 2012.
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Gemologist - Alllowance Win, March 16, 2012.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Gemologist wins the 2011 Kentucky Jockey Club.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Gemologist wins the 2011 Kentucky Jockey Club.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Gemologist wins the 2011 Kentucky Jockey Club.
Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Gemologist wins the 2011 Kentucky Jockey Club.
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Keeneland's Book 4 Ends on Upward Note
The Sept. 21 session of the Keeneland September yearling sale saw 274 yearlings sell for $11,120,100, up 4.1% from the same session a year ago; the average rose 6.4% from $38,158 to $40,584, while the median jumped 20% from $25,000 to $30,000.
Hips to Watch at OBS Select Yearling Session
The only Ghostzapper yearling cataloged and the highest-priced pinhook are among the horses to watch during the Aug. 23 select session of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co.’s August yearling sale in Ocala, Fla.
Morganite First Winner for Gemologist
Grade I winner Gemologist was represented by his first winner July 16, when first-time starter Morganite captured the eighth race at Del Mar.
Stay Thirsty Filly Tops OBS June Sale Opener
Topped by a filly from the first crop of Stay Thirsty, the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co.’s 2-year-olds in training and horses of racing age sale began June 14 with across-the-board declines when compared with the same session a year ago.
Fast Colts Top OBS Horses to Watch List
If the speediest horses bring the highest prices, then the June 14 first session should get the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co.'s June sale of 2-year-olds in training and horses of racing age off to a fast start.
Seven Share Fastest OBS Eighth-Mile Work Time
The penultimate under tack session June 9 for next week’s Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co.’s 2-year-olds in training sale once again resulted in a handful of juveniles sharing the day’s fastest times for both the eighth-mile and quarter-mile breezes.
OBS Wins Race Against Weather
Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s management won its race against Mother Nature June 6, completing the second under tack show workout session for the June 2-year-olds in training and horses of racing age sale before heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
Big Day for Freshman Sires at OBS
Offspring of freshman sires Gemologist and Overdriven topped the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co.’s April 2-year-olds in training sale April 20 during a session in which gross, average, and median prices declined from the comparable sale date a year ago.
Gemologist Colt Goes for $550,000
A colt from the first crop of Gemologist was sold for $550,000 to agent David Ingordo and trainer Peter Eurton for an undisclosed client during the April 20 session of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s 2-year-olds in training sale.
Fewer Horses, But Same Quality at Texas Sale
Although the number of horses cataloged is down this year from last at the Texas 2-year-olds in training sale that will be held April 4, sales director Tim Boyce said the auction will still likely have as many quality horses.
Too Much Bling Filly Tops Texas Sale Works
A Texas-bred filly by Too Much Bling worked an eighth of a mile in :10 1/5 as the fastest worker during the April 2 under tack show for the Texas 2-year-olds in training sale at Lone Star Park.
Freshman Sires of 2016: Conclusion
Judging by how they looked at Gulfstream and Ocala, the seven by Hansen left little doubt that he will help establish Tapit as an emerging sire-of-sires.
14 Share Fastest Workout Time at OBS
Three Into Mischief fillies and offspring of four freshmen sires were among 14 horses that shared the fastest eighth of a mile workout time of :09 4/5 during the March 9 first of three under tack workout sessions.
Arch Filly Paces Trade at OBS Select Session
Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. saved the best for last during the select session of its August yearling sale Aug. 25.
Gross, Average Increase at WTBOA Summer Sale
Led by an Into Mischief filly sold for $80,000, the Washington Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association summer yearling and mixed sale saw increases in gross and average for the fourth straight year.
Washington TBOA Summer Sale Set for Aug. 18
The 59th annual Washington Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association's summer yearling and mixed sale is slated for Aug. 18.
Gemologist to Shuttle to Chile
Grade I winner Gemologist will shuttle to Haras Santa Olga Farm in Santiago, Chile for the Southern Hemisphere breeding season.
Grade I Winner Gemologist Sires First Foal
Gemologist, a grade I-winning son of Tiznow, was represented by his reported first foal when a bay colt was born Jan. 15.
Slideshow: A Visit to WinStar Farm
Photographer Chad Harmon, who won the WinStar StableMates Saratoga Challenge, shares photos from his visit to WinStar Farm on December 20, 2013. View Slideshow
Worldly Co-Topper at Keeneland November Day 7
Worldly, recent third in the Breeders' Cup Marathon, and broodmare Bella Felicita each brought $200,000 at the seventh session of the Keeneland November sale that continued the bullish market.
THS: The Kentucky Derby
Jason and Tom give their picks for the 138th Kentucky Derby. Watch Video
G1 Winner Gemologist Retired to WinStar
Resorts World Casino New York City Wood Memorial (gr. I) winner Gemologist has been retired from racing and will enter stud at Kenny Trout's WinStar Farm for the 2013 breeding season.
Paynter Brushes Aside Rivals in Haskell Romp
Bouncing back from a heart-breaking loss in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) last month, Paynter romped to victory in the $1 million Haskell Invitational (gr. I) July 29 at Monmouth Park for trainer Bob Baffert.
Preparations Continue for Haskell Contenders
Contenders for the Haskell Invitational (gr. I) were out on the track either at Monmouth Park or Saratoga Race Course the morning of July 27, as fine-tuning continued two days before the $1 million race.
Paynter Heads $1 Million Haskell Invitational
Five other contenders line up for their shot at a $1 million purse, joining the Bob Baffert trainee in trying to bring excitement to a summer season lacking major 3-year-old stars.
Unlocking Winners:Curlin, Jim Dandy & Haskell
- By Pete Denk
What remains of the three-year-old crop? read blog
Gemologist Confirmed for Haskell
Gemologist is expected to be in the starting gate for the 45th running of the $1 million Haskell Invitational (gr. I) at Monmouth Park July 29.
Stealcase Works Way into Haskell Lineup
After working five furlongs July 22 at Saratoga Racecourse, John C. Oxley's Stealcase has been added to the field for the $1 million Haskell Invitational Handicap (gr. I) at Monmouth Park.
Gutierrez Teams With Handsome Mike in Haskell
Derby and Preakness-winning jockey joins O'Neill and Reddam again for $1 million race July 29 at Monmouth Park.
Paynter, Gemologist Work for Haskell
Belmont Stakes (gr. I) runner-up Paynter and Wood Memorial (gr. I) winner Gemologist each posted bullet works this week in advance of the 1 1/8-mile Haskell Invitational (gr. I) to be held at Monmouth Park July 29.
Gemologist Injured; To Miss Belmont Stakes
Resorts World Casino New York Wood Memorial (gr. I) winner suffered a foot bruise in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
The Morning After: Plans for Derby Starters
Some of the starters in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) will go on to the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) while plans are undetermined for other runners.
Slideshow: Kentucky Derby 138
The 2012 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. view slideshow
Derby Has Consistent, Well-Matched Field
There is no true standout in the 2012 Kentucky Derby, but despite it being a wide-open affair, that shouldn't be mistaken for inconsistency. A record nine Derby starters return from last year's Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
Haskin's Derby Trail: Thursday Potpourri
The time is getting near. No not the Derby, trying to finally decipher this intricate and confusing puzzle. read blog
Kentucky Derby News Minute 5/2/2012
Lenny Shulman updates the news of the day, including the first track appearances for Gemologist, El Padrino, and Take Charge Indy, and the arrival of Hansen. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm. Watch Video
Derby Draw: Favored Bodemeister in Post 6
Zayat Stable's Bodemeister, the Arkansas Derby (gr. I) winner, drew post 6 and was made the 4-1 morning line favorite for the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Gemologist Undefeated, But Under-the-Radar
Despite being undefeated and with powerful connections, Gemologist is not garnering all the attention one might expect entering the May 5 Kentucky Derby.
Trainer's Dinner Brings Candid Moments
Hosted by Todd Schrupp and Paul Rogers, the Trainer's Dinner attracted a full crowd to the Regency Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency in Louisville May 1.
Pletcher Pair Settles in at Churchill Downs
Let's Go Stable's El Padrino and WinStar Farm's Gemologist, both trained by Todd Pletcher, arrived by van at Churchill Downs in late morning May 1 following a flight from South Florida.
Haskin's Derby Trail: Derby Dreams
It's one day away from the dreaded draw, that simple tradition that can have even the most hardened racetracker shuddering in fear and apprehension. read blog
Kentucky Derby News Minute 5/1/2012
The withdrawal of Mark Valeski, which allows Optimizer to run, Rousing Sermon's work, gallops from Alpha, Went the Day Well, Trinniberg, and Prospective, new arrivals, and more. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm. Watch Video
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/30/2012
Steve's at the end of his 2012 Kentucky Derby Dozen trail. What is the final line-up for Kentucky Derby 138? Read to find out! watch video
Pletcher's Duo Works in Mud at Palm Meadows
Trainer Todd Pletcher sent El Padrino and Gemologist to the muddy track at Palm Meadows Training Center for half-mile workouts on the morning of April 29.
Haskin's Derby Trail: Gemologist and Tiznow
If any of Gemologist's opponents in the Kentucky Derby look into his eye and sees Tiznow in there, they're in big trouble. read blog
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/23/2012
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen is pretty much set, compare who you have with his picks! watch video
After the Wire - 4/22/2012
Evan Hammonds examines the top five performances of 3-year-old prep races as well as the Jerome Stakes and Lexington Stakes. watch video
Gemologist, El Padrino Get in Florida Works
Trainer Todd Pletcher sent out Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) contenders Gemologist and El Padrino for workouts at Palm Meadows Training Center April 20.
Gemologist Made Big Impression As a Weanling
Gemologist, winner of the April 7 Resorts World Casino New York City Wood Memorial Stakes (gr. I), was a weanling when he made his first and only appearance in the auction ring.
Connections
| Trainer | Todd A. Pletcher |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Javier Castellano |
| Owner | WinStar Farm LLC |
| Breeder | G. Watts Humphrey Jr. & Louise Ireland Humphrey Revocable Trust - 2 |
Pedigree
| Gemologist View Five-Cross Pedigree | Tiznow | Cee's Tizzy |
| Cee's Song | ||
| Crystal Shard | Mr. Prospector | |
| Sulemeif |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEENOV2009 Hip 760 |
Weanling | Maverick Racing | Lane's End, agent | $310,000 |
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