Indiana Barn Fire Leaves 13 Horses Dead
A barn fire at Indiana Stallion Station near Anderson the morning of April 12 resulted in the death of 13 horses and sent three stable employees to hospital.
Halo Najib takes Darley OBS Championship.
Photo: Louise E. Reinagel- News
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Halo Najib, Massive Drama to Indiana
Stakes winners Halo Najib and Massive Drama will enter stud in 2010 at Indiana Stallion Station near Anderson, Ind.
Jonesboro Tops Million Mark in Texas Mile Win
Jonesboro took the overland route to a half-length victory in the $300,000 Texas Mile and cleared the $1 million mark in career earnings at Lone Star Park April 25.
Smooth Air, Jonesboro Top Texas Mile Field
Smooth Air and Jonesboro will each take their shot at becoming a millionaire April 25 when they square off in the $300,000 Texas Mile (gr. III) at Lone Star Park.
Halo Najib Attempts to Halt Graded Hex
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Winless in 11 previous graded stakes tries, Halo Najib figures to never get a better chance to end the hex than he has in the $150,000 Potrero Grande Handicap (gr. II) at Santa Anita April 4.
San Carlos Too Easy for Georgie Boy
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Odds-on choice Georgie Boy turned the $150,000 San Carlos Handicap (gr. II) into a procession at Santa Anita Feb. 21 with a long sustained move from off the pace in the seven-furlong event.
That Handicapping Show: San Carlos
Tom and Evan analyze the San Carlos Handicap (gr. II) at Santa Anita on February 21. The Wizard's Spotlight Play is Race 1 at Fair Grounds on Saturday.
Georgie Boy Formidable for San Carlos H.
California-bred Georgie Boy looked like he was back in top form when he won the Sunshine Millions Sprint Jan. 24, making him a formidable favorite for the $150,000 San Carlos Handicap (gr. II) at Santa Anita Feb. 21.
Johnny Eves Back On Spot in Palos Verdes
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Johnny Eves and jockey Garrett Gomez got the jump on their six rivals in the $150,000 Palos Verdes Handicap (gr. II) and never looked back, cruising to a 1 3/4-length victory at Santa Anita Jan. 25.
Improving Mint Lane Tries Dwyer
Three-year-old challengers at Belmont Park include Ready's Image, Halo Najib and Fidelio.
Tizdejavu Poised Again in Jefferson Cup
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, Kentucky
Tizdejavu, the 21-1 upset winner of the American Turf (gr. IIIT) last month, seeks a repeat of that big front-running effort in the $200,000 Jefferson Cup Stakes (gr. IIT) June 14 over the same Churchill Downs turf course.
No Catching Tizdejavu in American Turf
- By Esther Marr
- News, Racing, Kentucky
Michael Cooper and Pamela Ziebarth's Kentucky homebred Tizdejavu made his sire, multiple champion Tiznow proud in posting a gate-to-wire victory as heavy rains continued in the May 2 Crown Royal American Turf (gr. IIIT) at Churchill Downs.
Halo Najib Among 11 for American Turf S.
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, Kentucky
Zayat Stables' Halo Najib appears to be on the outside looking in as far as making the 2008 Kentucky Derby field. Barring a last-minute defection, he's more likely to make his turf debut in the $150,000 Crown Royal American Turf (gr. IIIT) at Churchill Downs May 2, the day before the Derby.
Works for Tale of Ekati, Halo Najib
With four days to go to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), only two classic contenders worked at Churchill Downs on the morning of Tuesday, April 29.
Outsider Halo Najib in Turf Workout
Zayat Stables' Halo Najib worked a half-mile on the grass in :50.40 at Churchill Downs on April 22, with exercise rider Gennero Garcia up.
Adriano Impresses in Lane's End S.
Adriano gave trainer Graham Motion plenty to think about with an impressive win in the $500,000 Lane's End Stakes (gr. II) at Turfway Park March 22.
Lane's End Contenders on Cruise Control
Mid-morning on Turfway Park's backside March 21, Lane's End Stakes (gr. II) contenders were pulling at hay nets or dozing, blanketed against the morning chill. Horses and trainers alike are, as trainer Grant Hofmans said, "on cruise control" until March 22.
Halo Najib Heads Lane's End Stakes
Zayat Stables' Halo Najib looks to the $500,000 Lane's End Stakes (gr. II) with a chance to punch his ticket to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Fountain of Youth Full of Stars
A star-studded field of 12 3-year-olds, highlighted by a pair of starters for trainers Bill Mott and Nick Zito, will contest the $350,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 24 at Gulfstream Park.
Ky. Derby Trail: A Rising Star
The Kentucky Derby trail received the spark it had been looking for when Pyro put on a spectacular exhibition in the Risen Star Stakes (gr. III). There is no doubt Pyro is a top-class horse with a powerful closing kick, but before we get too euphoric, let's not forget that this has happened many times at Fair Grounds.
Halo Najib Rolls at OBS
Triple Crown nominee wins his division of Darley OBS Championship Stakes.
Smooth Air Breezes to Hutcheson Win
- By Jason Shandler
- News, Racing
The Smooth Jazz colt defeated seven rivals to earn his first stakes score Jan. 5 at Gulfstream Park.
Zito Sends Out Two in Hutcheson
Hall of Fame trainer has Cool Coal Man and Cool Play in Jan. 5 seven- furlong test at Gulfstream Park.
Court Vision Sees Clearly in Iroquois Score
- By Jason Shandler
- News, Racing
WinStar Farm's Court Vision made an eye-opening run down the middle of the racetrack, passing four rivals in deep stretch en route to a half-length victory in the $150,000 Iroquois Stakes (gr. III) opening day at Churchill Downs Oct. 28.
Iroquois Kicks Off Stakes Action at Churchill
- By Jason Shandler
- News, Racing
A pair of good-looking, homebred colts highlight the $150,000 Iroquois Stakes (gr. III), the first graded event of the Churchill Downs Fall Meet, which opens Oct. 28.
Connections
| Trainer | Mike R. Mitchell |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Jose Lezcano |
| Owner | Zayat Stables LLC |
| Breeder | John S. Scott |
Pedigree
| Halo Najib View Five-Cross Pedigree | Halo's Image | Halo |
| Sugar's Image | ||
| Najibe's Wish | Sword Dance (IRE) | |
| Sith Najibe |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSJAN2006 Hip 902 |
Yearling | Buttonwood Bloodstock | Peggy S. Dellheim, agent | $32,000 |
| FTKJUL2006 Hip 367 |
Yearling | Zayat Stables | Highclere, agent, agent | $190,000 |
| OBSMAR2007 Hip 87 |
Two-year-old | McKathan Brothers, agent | ($235,000) | |
| KEENOV2008 Hip 605 |
Racing or stallion prospect | Eaton Sales, agent for Zayat Stables | ($90,000) | |
| KEENOV2010 Hip 3327 |
Racing or stallion prospect | HNCV Investments | Eaton Sales, agent | $3,000 |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
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