Mr. Sidney Registers First Winner in France
Swinging Song became the first winner for dual grade I winner Mr. Sidney when she won the Prix Ginetta at Maisons-Lafitte June 21.
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Mr. Sidney wins the 2009 Firecracker.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography
Mr. Sidney wins the 2009 Firecracker.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography
Mr. Sidney wins the 2009 Maker's Mark.
Photo: Anne M. EberhardtConnections
| Trainer | William I. Mott |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Kent J. Desormeaux |
| Owner | Circle E Racing |
| Breeder | Hilbert Thoroughbreds, Inc. |
Pedigree
| Mr. Sidney View Five-Cross Pedigree | Storm Cat | Storm Bird |
| Terlingua | ||
| Tomisue's Delight | A.P. Indy | |
| Prospectors Delite |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2005 Hip 380 |
Yearling | John Kimmel, agent for Circle E Racing | Lane's End, agent | $3,900,000 |
Grade I Winner Mr. Sidney to France
Mr. Sidney, a 2009 grade I winner, will enter stud in 2010 at Alec Head's Haras de Quesnay near Deauville, France.
Forget the Favorites, Gimme Some Prices
If there is one thing you can always count on in the Breeders' Cup it's that it will have it's share of longshot winners and mid-price overlays who get lost in the handicapping frenzy that is so much a part of the event.
Court Vision Edges Karelian in Turf Mile
Battling with pacesetter Karelian through the stretch, Court Vision poked his nose in front just before the wire to win a thriller in the $600,000 Shadwell Turf Mile (gr. IT) Oct. 10 at Keeneland. It was the first win in six tries this season for the 4-year-old son of Gulch, who will now go on to the Breeders' Cup.
Court Vision Reappears in Turf Mile
Court Vision, scratched from the Oct. 3 Kelso Handicap (gr. III) after it was taken off turf, reappears at Keeneland for the $600,000 Shadwell Turf Mile (gr. IT) Oct. 10. The 4-year-old colt will look to use the race as a springboard for next month's Breeders' Cup.
Gio Ponti Much the Best in Arlington Million
Castleton Lyons' Gio Ponti notched his fourth consecutive grade I victory Aug. 8 at Arlington Park, as he rolled to a 1 1/4-length win in the Arlington Million (gr. IT) under Ramon Dominguez.
American Trio Headlines Tough Million Cast
Often times, European horses are the focus of attention in the internationally prestigious Arlington Million (gr. IT). And while the 2009 edition of the race does include three capable foreigners, it is a trio of terrific American horses that are the ones to beat this time around.
Gio Ponti Top Choice in Arlington Million
Einstein, who stumbled at the start and finished fifth in last year's Arlington Million (gr. IT), drew the inside post for this season's prestigious turf race at Arlington Park, which will be held Aug. 8.
Strong Field Lining Up For Arlington Million
Einstein and Gio Ponti are just two of several talented turf horses considering the Aug. 8 race.
Grade I Winner Mr. Sidney to Race in 'Million
- By Steve Haskin
- News, Racing
Mr. Sidney, winner of the grade I Maker's Mark Mile at Keeneland and grade II Firecracker Stakes at Churchill Downs, will make his next start in the Aug. 8 Arlington Million (gr. IT), owner Lee Einsidler said July 13.
Mr. Sidney Pulls Away to Win Firecracker
Circle E Racing's Mr. Sidney pulled away from Inca King in the final sixteenth of a mile to win the $167,700 Firecracker Handicap (gr. II) by 1 1/2 lengths on the July 4 card at Churchill Downs.
Thorn Song Seeks Firecracker Repeat
Zayat Stables' Thorn Song will attempt to become the first repeat winner of the Firecracker Handicap (gr. IIT) when he takes on seven rivals July 4 at Churchill Downs.
Full Field Drawn For Wide-Open Met Mile
West Point Thoroughbreds and partners' Mr. Fantasy and Sequoia Racing's Imperial Council will each try to become the first 3-year-old to win the Metropolitan Handicap (gr. I) since Honour and Glory did it back in 1996, but will have to conquer a full field of older horses on May 25 at Belmont Park to make it happen.
Turf Specialist Mr. Sidney to Run in Met Mile
- By Steve Haskin
- News, Racing
Circle E Racing's Mr. Sidney, winner of the Maker's Mark Mile (gr. IT), will make his next start in the Shadwell Metropolitan Handicap (gr. I) May 25, owner Lee Einsidler said Monday.
Mr. Sidney Takes Maker's Mark Mile
- By Jason Shandler
- News, Racing, Kentucky
Circle E Racing's Mr. Sidney took command at the top of the lane, then outdueled Passager in a long stretch drive to win the $300,000 Maker's Mark Mile (gr. IT) on Keeneland's yielding turf course April 11.
Presious Passion Game in Mac Diarmida
Presious Passion proved he might just be in the top form of his career as a 6-year-old, scoring his second graded stakes victory in a nine-week span when taking the $150,000 Mac Diarmida Stakes (gr. IIT) by a half length Feb. 21 on the turf at Gulfstream Park.
Mac Diarmida Should Fit Presious Passion
Grade I winner Presious Passion should get the firm ground he likes for his return to Gulfstream Park Feb. 21 in the $150,000 Mac Diarmida Stakes (gr. IIT) following a narrow miss in the Sunshine Millions Turf last month.
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