Slideshow: Claimers to Grade I Winners
A visual look at ex-claimers who became grade I winners, including Princequillo, Stymie, Lava Man, and more. A companion to the article in the February 14 edition of The Blood-Horse. view slideshow
Maryfield wins Filly & Mare Sprint.
Photo: Jeffrey Snyder- News
- Profile
A.P. Indy-Maryfield Colt Brings $1.2 Million
A big bay colt by A.P. Indy out of grade I winner Maryfield sold for $1.2 million and began the second session of the Fasig-Tipton Select with a bang.
Schickedanz, Peteski Canadian Hall Inductees
Canada's Horse Racing Hall of Fame announced May 19 that the Gustav Schickedanz, one of North America's leading Thoroughbred breeders the past 10 years, Canadian Thoroughbred Triple Crown winner Peteski and three champion runners, fillies Alywow, La Voyageuse and Maryfield are among this year's inductees.
Trujillo Records 1,000th Career Victory
Elvis Trujillo earned the 1,000th win of his career when he guided Bahia Girl to victory in the first race April 12 at Gulfstream Park.
Champion Female Sprinter: Maryfield
- By Leslie Deckard
- News, Racing
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint winner Maryfield earns inaugural female sprinter Eclipse Award.
Maryfield a Deal at $1,250,000 at Fasig-Tipton
Maryfield sold for $1,250,000 during the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November select mixed sale.
Host of Grade I Winners Figure to Fuel Fasig-Tipton Sale
- By Leslie Deckard
- News, Sales
The 2007 edition of the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November selected sale is expected to be a star-studded affair with grade I-winning broodmare prospects and grade I producers filling the catalog pages.
Eclipse Awards a No-Brainer This Year
Start engraving the Eclipse Awards. This year's honors are all but a done deal. Despite the horrible conditions at Monmouth Park, the Breeders' Cup World Championships were surprisingly formful, with several favorites and leading contenders turning in dominating performances.
Video: Breeders' Cup Friday Race Recap
From Monmouth Park, BloodHorseNOW.com writer Lenny Shulman recaps Friday's races.
Video: Breeders' Cup Friday Race Recap
From Monmouth Park, BloodHorseNOW.com writer Lenny Shulman recaps Friday's races and previews tomorrow.
Maryfield Is Her Family's Shining Star
Maryfield is the first stakes winner out of Sly Maid, a decent stakes-placed runner by Desert Wine. Ontario partners John Harvey, Jr. and Mike Carroll acquired Sly Maid with Robyn's Nest Farm for $50,000 out of the 1997 Keeneland January winter mixed sale and enjoyed remarkably good commercial success with her.
Maryfield Relishes Slop, Takes Filly & Mare Sprint
Maryfield, claimed for $50,000 late last year, again displayed her affinity for an off track when she rallied strongly on the far outside to win the inaugural $1-million Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint Oct. 27 at Monmouth Park.
Mighty Maryfield Wins Ballerina Shocker
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing
California shipper Maryfield certainly shines in New York. Returning to the Empire State for the first time since she captured Aqueduct's Distaff Breeders' Cup Handicap (gr. II) for trainer Doug O'Neill in March, the late-charging 6-year-old mare won a desperate head bob at odds of 16-1 to nose an unlucky Baroness Thatcher at the wire of the $250,000 Ballerina Breeders' Cup (gr. I) at Saratoga Aug. 26.
Unbeaten Burmilla Makes Godolphin Debut in Ballerina
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing
Undefeated Burmilla steps into grade I company sporting the blue colors of Godolphin Racing for the first time in her career Aug. 26, when she heads to the post for the $250,000 Ballerina Breeders' Cup for fillies and mares at Saratoga.
Nicely Matched Field Set for Princess Rooney
- By Esther Marr
- News, Racing
An impressive field of fillies and mares, 3-years-old and up will go postward in the Princess Rooney Handicap (gr. I) at Calder Race Course, the 11th race on the Summit of Speed program July 7.
Chavez Returns to Big A, Wins Distaff On Maryfield
Jockey Jorge Chavez returned to Aqueduct Park Saturday to guide West Coast invader Maryfield to a 2 1/4-length win in the $158,000 Distaff Breeders' Cup Handicap (gr. II).
Distaff Breeders' Cup Has California Flavor
California shipper Victorina appears to head the field of seven fillies and mares entered in the 53rd running of the March 24 Distaff Breeders' Cup Handicap (gr. II) at six furlongs at Aqueduct.
Court, Hollendorfer Seek Las Flores With Secret Scheme
Jockey Jon Court hopes to continue the success he's had with the connections of Secret Scheme in Saturday's grade III Las Flores Handicap for older fillies and mares at six furlongs over Santa Anita's main track.
Pussycat Doll Purrs in Santa Monica Comeback
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing
Even-money choice Pussycat Doll, returning from a layoff of nearly nine months, proved anything but vulnerable with her third grade I win in the $250,000 Santa Monica Handicap at Santa Anita Sunday.
Pussycat Doll Forges Ahead in Santa Monica Test
Pussycat Doll, off the racing trail since winning the Humana Distaff Handicap (gr. I) May 6, returns in an ambitious spot -- Sunday's $250,000 Santa Monica Handicap (gr. I) for older fillies and mares at Santa Anita -- where she faces nine tough rivals going seven furlongs.
Costume Designer On Comeback Trail in Monrovia
Costume Designer, a consistent daughter of Capote, is ready for her first race in nearly seven months in the $100,000-added Monrovia Handicap (gr. IIIT) at about 6 1⁄2 furlongs on the Santa Anita turf on New Year's Day.
Valenzuela, O'Neill Take First on Breeders' Cup Card
- By Ron Mitchell
- News, Racing
Jockey Patrick Valenzuela and trainer Doug O'Neill got off to a winning start on the Breeders' Cup Championship Day card at Churchill Downs when Maryfield posted a convincing victory in the day's first race, the Emirates Airline Very Subtle Stakes.
Hide and Chic Runs Away With Seaway Stakes
Live Oak Plantation's Hide and Chic kept her 2006 record spotless with an impressive tally in the $161,600 Seaway Stakes (Can-III) Saturday at Woodbine.
Healthy Addiction Happiest in Clement Hirsch
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing
Pamela Ziebarth's Healthy Addiction put away the challenge of even-money favorite Happy Ticket mid-stretch and went on to a 1 3/4-length victory in the $300,000 Clement L. Hirsch Handicap (gr. II) for fillies and mares at Del Mar Sunday.
Three Grade I Winners Tackle 'Ticket in Hirsch
Louisiana-bred mare Happy Ticket, out of the money just once in 17 lifetime starts, leads a field of six to the gate Sunday for the $300,000 Clement L. Hirsch Handicap (gr. II) at Del Mar.
Somethinaboutlaura Gains Grade in A Gleam
Somethinaboutlaura earned her first graded stakes win by a whisker following a terrific battle with the favored Maryfield in the $150,000 A Gleam Invitational Handicap (gr. II) for fillies and mares at Hollywood Park Saturday.
Specialist Cambiocorsa Heads Las Cienegas
Seeking her first graded stakes victory, Cambiocorsa will attempt to stretch her unbeaten streak over the Santa Anita hillside turf course to seven in Easter Sunday's $100,000 Las Cienegas Handicap (gr. IIIT) for older fillies and mares.
Connections
| Trainer | Doug F. O'Neill |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Elvis Trujillo |
| Owner | Mark Gorman, Nick Mestrandrea & Jim Perry |
| Breeder | Mike Carroll & John C. Harvey Jr. |
Pedigree
| Maryfield View Five-Cross Pedigree | Elusive Quality | Gone West |
| Touch of Greatness | ||
| Sly Maid | Desert Wine | |
| Sly Charmer |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2002 Hip 2248 |
Yearling | Winsong Farms | Hill 'n' Dale Sales Agency, agent | $80,000 |
| FTKNOV2007 Hip 37 |
Broodmare | Southern Equine Stables | Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent | $1,250,000 |
Search Horses
Trending Horses
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| Upstart |
| American Pharoah |
| Texas Red |
| Far Right |
| International Star |
| Itsaknockout |
| Rachel Alexandra |
| Far From Over |
| California Chrome |
