Graded Stakes Producer Michele Royale Dies
Graded stakes-producing mare Michele Royale, owned by Sam and Jo Pollock's Pollock Farms, was euthanized March 3 at Taylor Made Farm in Nicholasville, Ky. because of infirmities of old age.
Royale Michele
- Bay Filly
- Born 2005
- KY-Bred
Maryland Jockey Club, Jim McCue
Royale Michele wins the 2009 Barbara Fritchie
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Grade II Winner Royale Michele Retired
Royale Michele, winner of the 2009 Barbara Fritchie Handicap (gr. II) and an earner of more than $230,000, has been retired from racing, it was announced Feb. 16.
Snow Pushes Four Stakes to Monday at Laurel
As Laurel Park digs out from a pair of massive snow storms, the Maryland Jockey Club will run four stakes races Presidents Day, including the General George and Barbara Fritchie Handicaps (both gr. II).
Informed Decision Faces Deep Humana Field
Informed Decision, coming off a thrilling victory over Ventura in the Madison Stakes (gr. I) at Keeneland, will bring a three-race winning streak into the $300,000 Humana Distaff (gr. I) at Churchill Downs May 2.
Secret Gypsy Earns Grade in Distaff H.
Odds-on choice Secret Gypsy made the long trip from New Orleans to earn the first graded stakes win of her career when she captured the $149,800 Distaff Handicap (gr. II) by 1 1/4 lengths at Aqueduct March 21.
Barbara Fritchie Attracts Nice Field
A bang-up edition of the Barbara Fritchie Handicap (gr. II) has attracted eight fillies and mares led by New York shipper Seventh Street, grade I winner Dream Rush, and By the Light from the powerful Richard Dutrow stable. All three will vie for favoritism in the seven-furlong main track test Feb. 14 at Laurel Park.
Connections
| Trainer | S. Matthew Kintz |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Scott Spieth |
| Owner | Sam B. Pollock |
| Breeder | Pollock Farm |
Pedigree
| Royale Michele View Five-Cross Pedigree | Elusive Quality | Gone West |
| Touch of Greatness | ||
| Michele Royale | Groovy | |
| Wise and Happy |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2006 Hip 2508 |
Yearling | Paramount Sales, agent | ($70,000) | |
| KEENOV2010 Hip 19 |
Broodmare | Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings | Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent | $700,000 |
| KEENOV2016 Hip 1827 |
Broodmare | WinStar Farm | Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent for Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings | $70,000 |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
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