The Cherokee Run-Empire Maker Cross
Rise of Empire Maker and his sons and grandsons is good for Cherokee Run as a broodmare sire.
Sky Kingdom
- Bay Colt
- Born 2009
- KY-Bred
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Westrock Stables' Sky Kingdom and jockey Martin Garcia win the Grade III $100,000 Tokyo City Cup Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA ©Benoit Photo
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Westrock Stables' Sky Kingdom and jockey Martin Garcia, left, overpower the field to win the Grade III, $100,000 Tokyo City Cup, Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA. © BENOIT PHOTO
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Sky Kingdom wins the 2015 Tokyo City Cup.
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Sky Kingdom wins the 2015 Tokyo City Cup.
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Sky Kingdom wins the 2015 Tokyo City Cup.
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Sky Kingdom wins the 2015 Tokyo City Cup.
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Sky Kingdom wins the 2014 American Flag Stakes.
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Sky Kingdom wins the 2014 American Flag Stakes.
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Sky Kingdom wins the 2013 Tokyo City.
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Sky Kingdom wins the 2013 Tokyo City.
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Sky Kingdom wins the 2013 Tokyo City.
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Sky Kingdom wins the 2013 Tokyo City.
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Sky Kingdom wins the 2013 Tokyo City.
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Sky Kingdom wins the 2013 Tokyo City.
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Sky Kingdom wins the 2013 Tokyo City.
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Sky Kingdom won the 1 1/16-mile American Flag Stakes at Los Alamitos on July 4.
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Sky Kingdom will face eight horses in the inaugural Los Alamitos Mile, including Masochistic.
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Fourth Outstanding Trainer Eclipse to Baffert
Successfully managing American Pharoah's Triple Crown sweep and Breeders' Cup Classic was a transcendent season in the sport of Thoroughbred racing, and Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert was rewarded with his fourth Eclipse.
Darby Dan Sets Fee for Tapiture
Darby Dan Farm's schedule of 2016 fees is unchanged from 2015 apart from new additions Tapiture ($7,500) and Sky Kingdom ($5,000).
Multiple GSW Sky Kingdom to Darby Dan Farm
Sky Kingdom, a multiple graded stakes-winning son of successful sire Empire Maker, has been retired from racing and will stand the 2016 breeding season at Darby Dan Farm in Lexington for a $5,000 fee.
Big John B Rides Rail to Win Cougar II 'Cap
A switch in surfaces was no problem for Michael House's turf specialist Big John B in the $100,000 Cougar II Handicap (gr. III) July 24 at Del Mar.
Sky Kingdom Takes Third Shot at Cougar II
A third time might be the charm for Westrock Stables' Sky Kingdom, back for yet another run in the $100,000 Cougar II Handicap (gr. III) at Del Mar after finishing second the past two years in a row.
American Pharoah Records First Del Mar Breeze
An unusual flash thunderstorm at Del Mar caused no delay of American Pharoah's first workout in San Diego County July 18, as the Triple Crown champion recorded a six-furlong breeze in 1:11 2/5 over the seaside oval.
Coach Inge Outruns V. E. Day in Brooklyn
Repole Stable's Coach Inge and jockey John Velazquez outran a game V. E. Day for a game neck victory in the Brooklyn Invitational (gr. II) on the Belmont Stakes presented by DraftKings (gr. I) June 6 card.
Firing Line Breezes at Santa Anita
Sunland Derby winner Firing Line continued his workout schedule in preparation for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) with a five furlong breeze in :59 1/5 the morning of April 11 at Santa Anita Park.
The Week in Photos for 3/31/2015
Dubai, Australia, Japan, Fair Grounds, Gulfstream Park, Hawthorne, Oaklawn and more. view slideshow
Sky Kingdom Wins Second Tokyo City Cup
Westrock Stables' Sky Kingdom continued to show his affinity for the 1 1/2-mile distance March 28 with an impressive victory in the $100,000 Tokyo City Cup Stakes (gr. III) at Santa Anita Park.
Bronzo Vying for First U.S. Win in Tokyo City
In the 1 1/2-mile $100,000 Tokyo City Cup Stakes (gr. III) at Santa Anita Park March 28, Bronzo seems to have found the company of seven other horses he should be able to contend with.
Espinoza to Serve 7-Day Riding Suspension
Victor Espinoza, to begin a seven-day suspension Oct. 4 for his ride on Sky Kingdom in the Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I) a week earlier, says he will not appeal the stewards decision against him.
Espinoza Suspended for Awesome Again Ride
Santa Anita Park stewards handed jockey Victor Espinoza a seven-day suspension Sept. 28 for his tactics in the handling of Sky Kingdom in the Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I) the preceding day.
Shared Belief Heavy Choice in Awesome Again
Undefeated Shared Belief looms a heavy favorite as he heads a field of eight in the $300,000 Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I) at 1 1/8 miles Sept. 27 at Santa Anita Park.
Promising Masochistic Favored in Los Al Mile
Promising 4-year-old Masochistic is the 7-5 morning line favorite for the inaugural Los Alamitos Mile Sept. 6 in a field that also includes a pair of stakes winners at the summer meet at Los Alamitos Race Course.
Irish Surf Runs Away in Cougar II Marathon
The $100,000 Cougar II Stakes (gr. III) may have been a marathon, but it was over in a hurry after Irish Surf took command and never received a challenge the evening of July 25 at Del Mar.
Sky Kingdom Returns to 1 1/2 Miles in Cougar
Last year's Cougar II runner-up stretches back out to 12 furlongs versus 10 opponents.
Californian: Fury Kapcori Seeks 5th Straight
Fury Kapcori, a dominant front-running winner of the Precisionist Stakes (gr. III) one month ago, brings a four-race victory streak into the $200,000 Californian Stakes (gr. II) May 31 at Santa Anita Park.
Del Mar Lover Richard's Kid Repeats in Cougar
Mired in a year-long slump since moving to the Doug O'Neill barn from Bob Baffert, Richard's Kid snapped out of it with a repeat victory in the $100,000 Cougar II Handicap (gr. III) July 26 at Del Mar.
Kettle Corn on Prowl for Another Stakes Win
Consistent Kettle Corn is to try for the second graded stakes win of his career and first since 2011 when he faces an expected 10 other starters in the $100,000 Cougar II Handicap (gr. III) on the night of July 26 at Del Mar.
Game On Dude Dominates Hollywood Gold Cup
Left alone on the lead, heavy choice Game On Dude won the $500,000 Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I) July 6 for the second year in a row under a measured ride from jockey Mike Smith at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Hollywood Gold Cup All About Game On Dude
The $500,000 Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I) July 6 is all about Game On Dude, who goes for a repeat victory against just four opponents in the West Coast classic's final renewal at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Interaction Gives McAnally Third 'Capistrano
Thirty-three years after his first victory in the San Juan Capistrano Handicap (gr. IIT), Hall of Fame trainer Ron McAnally did it again April 21 with late-running Interaction on closing day of the Santa Anita Park meet.
Sky Kingdom Tries Turf in San Juan Capistrano
Sky Kingdom showed his staying ability with an easy win in the Tokyo City Cup last month, so now's the time to find out if he can transfer that same success to the turf in the $150,000 San Juan Capistrano Handicap April 21.
Sky Kingdom Reigns Supreme in Tokyo City Cup
Sky Kingdom, on the comeback trail for trainer Bob Baffert, spurted away from challenger Oilisblackgold in the stretch to easily record his first stakes victory in the marathon Tokyo City Cup (gr. III) at Santa Anita Park.
BC Marathon Winner Calidoscopio in Tokyo City
Calidoscopio makes his first appearance since he scored a major upset in last fall's Breeders' Cup Marathon (gr. II) when he takes on seven opponents in the $100,000 Tokyo City Cup (gr. III) March 23 at Santa Anita Park.
Baffert Takes Four Shots in San Fernando
A quartet from the deep bench of Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert is entered in the $150,000 San Fernando Stakes (gr. II) Jan. 12 at Santa Anita Park.
Triple Crown Talk: Baffert Back in the Mix
Fed Biz and Bodemeister responded with impressive wins for three-time Derby winner. read blog
THS: Robert B. Lewis and Withers
Jason and Tom handicap the Robert B. Lewis and the Withers. Watch Video
Liaison Faces Rousing Sermon Again in Lewis
Liaison, at this early juncture trainer Bob Baffert's most accomplished contender for the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) and beyond, faces seven opponents in the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 4.
Haskin's Derby Trail: It's All in the Blood
Steve reveals his pedigree Derby Dozen. read blog
Liaison Gives Baffert Sixth CashCall Futurity
Liaison, whose sire Indian Charlie was euthanized two days earlier, outlasted his rivals in a calvary charge to win the $750,000 CashCall Futurity (gr. I) at Hollywood Park Dec. 17.
2011 CashCall Futurity - Predict the Order
Thirteen colts and geldings will do battle in the CashCall Futurity (gr. I) at Hollywood Park. Can you predict the complete order of finish? Predict the Order
13 Juveniles Set to Go in CashCall Futurity
With an opportunity to enhance their standing for next year's Run for the Roses, 13 promising juvenile colts and geldings are set for the $750,000 CashCall Futurity (gr. I) at Hollywood Park Dec. 17.
Connections
| Trainer | Bob Baffert |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Victor Espinoza |
| Owner | Westrock Stables LLC |
| Breeder | Jim J. Fitzgerald |
Pedigree
| Sky Kingdom View Five-Cross Pedigree | Empire Maker | Unbridled |
| Toussaud | ||
| Sky Beam | Kingmambo | |
| Weekend in Seattle |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEENOV2009 Hip 609 |
Weanling | Westrock Stables | Lane's End, agent | $180,000 |
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