Sunbean Shines in Star Guitar
Brittlyn Stable's Sunbean proved worthy of the fans who backed him down to 3-10 favoritism by drawing off late to an easy 2 3/4-length victory March 1 in the $60,000 Star Guitar Stakes at Fair Grounds.
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Star Guitar wins the Louisiana Legends Night Classic.
Photo: Courtesy of Evangeline Downs
Star Guitar in the Costa Rising Stakes.
Photo: Hodges Photography/Lynn Roberts
Star Guitar wins the 2011 LA Champions Day Classic.
Photo: Hodges Photography/Lou Hodges, Jr.
Star Guitar wins the 2011 LA Showcase Classic.
Photo: Evangeline Downs
Star Guitar wins the 2011 Evangeline Mile.
Photo: Evangeline Downs
Star Guitar wins the 2011 Costa Rising Stakes.
Photo: Hodges Photography/Lou Hodges, Jr.
Star Guitar wins the 2010 LA Champions Day Classic.
Photo: Hodges Photography/Lynn Roberts
Star Guitar wins the 2010 Evangeline Mile.
Photo: Evangeline Downs Photo
Star Guitars wins the 2010 Premier Night Championship.
Photo: Coady Photography
Star Guitars wins the 2010 Premier Night Championship.
Photo: Coady Photography
Star Guitars wins the 2010 Premier Night Championship.
Photo: Coady Photography
Star Guitars wins the 2009 Louisiana Day Champions Day Classic.
Photo: Hodges Photography/Lou Hodges, Jr.
Star Guitars wins the 2009 Gold Cup Stakes.
Photo: Coady Photography
Star Guitar with Curt Bourque up pulls away to win the LA Cup Classic at Louisiana Downs.
Photo: Lynn Roberts
Star Guitar wins the Premier Night Championship.
Photo: Coady Photography
Connections
| Trainer | Albert M. Stall, Jr. |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Gerard Melancon |
| Owner | Brittlyn Stable, Inc. |
| Breeder | Brittlyn Stable, Inc., M. Benoit & E. Benoit |
Pedigree
| Star Guitar View Five-Cross Pedigree | Quiet American | Fappiano |
| Demure | ||
| Minit Towinit | Malagra | |
| Roaring Fireplace |
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First Foal by Star Guitar for Brittlyn Stable
All-time leading Louisiana-bred Star Guitar has sired his first foal, a filly that was born Jan. 13 at Clear Creek Stud in Folsom, La.
Awesome Again Yearling Tops Louisiana Sale
A chestnut yearling colt by Awesome Again out of Clear Sailing by Empire Maker brought $210,000 to top the Breeders Sales Company of Louisiana yearling auction Sept. 24.
Heavy On Themister Heads LA Legends Night
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino will once again offer purses totaling more than $925,000 for the ninth edition of Louisiana Legends Night, which features a field of 12 for the key attraction--the $100,000 Classic.
Star Guitar LA Horse of the Year Again
Star Guitar, a 22-time stakes winner and a perfect 3-for-3 in 2012, was named Louisiana's horse of the year for the fourth year in a row June 8 at the LTBA's annual meeting at Fair Grounds.
Perrodin's Widow, Son to Attend HOF Ceremony
The widow and son of the late jockey E. J. Perrodin are looking forward to a special night of remembrance when the rider is inducted into the Fair Grounds Hall of Fame March 4.
Fair Grounds Hall of Fame Adds Star Guitar
Star Guitar, E.J. Perrodin, and Ray Salmen have been elected to the Fair Grounds Hall of Fame.
Star Guitar to Stand at Clear Creek Stud
Star Louisiana Horse of the Year to stand at Clear Creek Stud in Folsom, La.
Louisiana Champion Star Guitar Retired
The king of the Cajuns, Star Guitar, has been retired after a sensational career in which he captured 24 of his 30 starts and three consecutive Louisiana-bred horse of the year titles.
Star Guitar Rocks in Record Performance
Star Guitar, the all-time leading Louisiana-bred earner, added to his legacy June 30 when he rallied to win the $100,000 Louisiana Legends Night Classic at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino in track record time.
Star Guitar Headlines Evangeline Legends Card
Top Louisiana-bred Star Guitar will follow his usual summer schedule June 30, bidding for a fourth consecutive victory in the $100,000 Legends Night Classic at Evangeline Downs.
Star Guitar Three-Peats as Louisiana HOTY
For the third consecutive year, Brittlyn Stable homebred Star Guitar has been honored as Louisiana Horse of the Year.
After the Wire - 2/5/2012
Evan Hammonds recaps the Sam F. Davis Stakes, the Robert B. Lewis Stakes, and touches on the Withers. Evan also comments on Star Guitar's victory in the Louisiana Premier Night Championship. watch video
Star Guitar Keeps Strumming on Premier Night
Star Guitar won the Louisiana Premier Night Championship for the fourth consecutive time, rallying from last early to capture the $200,000 event by 3 1/4 lengths on the night of Feb. 4 at Delta Downs.
Mahubah's Corner: Star Guitar
MAHUBAH'S CORNER, by Avalyn Hunter
The Guitar Hero video game franchise has been exceedingly popular...But it probably isn't half as popular in Louisiana as the state's own four-legged "guitar hero," Star Guitar.
Star Guitar Gets Louisiana Classic Three-Peat
Odds-on Star Guitar cleared off in the stretch for his third consecutive Louisiana Champions Day Classic title at Fair Grounds Racecourse and Slots Dec. 10.
Louisiana Champ Star Guitar Gets Real Test
Perfect so far in 2011, Star Guitar will be seeking his third consecutive win in the $150,000 Louisiana Champions Day Classic at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Dec. 10.
Blog: Star Guitar Still Strumming Along
Star Guitar is on his way to becoming the top Louisiana-bred of all-time read blog
Star Guitar Named La. Horse of the Year
The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association honored its 2010 accredited Louisiana-bred champions at its annual membership meeting June 10 in Shreveport.
Star Guitar Strings Along on Champions Day
Odds-on choice Star Guitar became racing's newest millionaire with an easy repeat victory in the $150,000 Louisiana Champions Day Classic at Fair Grounds Dec. 11.
Star Guitar, Superior Storm Top Champions Day
The current king and queen of Louisiana racing, Star Guitar and Superior Storm, are set to go for their record fourth crown each in the annual Louisiana Champions Day at Fair Grounds Dec. 11.
Star Guitar Repeats in Evangeline Mile
Star Guitar accelerated in deep stretch for a repeat victory in Evangeline Downs' signature race, the $100,000 Evangeline Mile, on the night of Aug. 14 at the Opelousas, La. racetrack and casino.
Star Guitar Named Louisiana Horse of the Year
Brittlyn Stable's homebred Star Guitar was honored by the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders' Association as the 2009 Horse of the Year at its annual meeting June 5 at Fair Grounds.
Baffert's Mythical Power Too Much for Texas
Favored Mythical Power wore down pacesetter Euroears in the final strides to capture the $200,000 Texas Mile Stakes (gr. III) April 24.
Jonesboro Bids for Repeat in Texas Mile
Eight-year-old Jonesboro is back to defend his title in the $200,000 Texas Mile Stakes (gr. III) at Lone Star Park against seven rivals April 24.
Battle Plan Shows Way in New Orleans 'Cap
The impeccably bred Battle Plan lived up to his billing in the $300,000 New Orleans Handicap (gr. II), taking the field all the way in his stakes debut to defeat General Quarters by 1 1/2 lengths March 27 at Fair Grounds.
Awesome Gem Leads Spirited New Orleans 'Cap
Awesome Gem, the California-based gelding with recent success as an invader, has been installed as the 5-2 morning-line choice for the $300,000 New Orleans Handicap (gr. II) March 27 at Fair Grounds.
Louisiana Champions Announced
Ide was named 2009 stallion of the year by the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association. The award is based on the earnings of his accredited Louisiana-bred offspring ($2,231,521) during 2009.
Star Guitar Adds to String at Delta Downs
Star Guitar chalked up his sixth win in a row when he cruised to a 3 1/2-length win in the $200,000 Louisiana Premier Night Championship Stakes Feb. 6 at Delta Downs.
Star Guitar Headlines Delta's Premier Night
Lousiana-bred standout Star Guitar, on a five-race roll for Albert Stall Jr., has nine rivals in his way in the $200,000 Louisiana Premier Night Championship, the headline race on a million-dollar card at Delta Downs Feb. 6.
Star Guitar Hits High Note in Classic
Brittlyn Stable's Star Guitar, the overwhelming 1-5 favorite, romped to a 7 3/4-length victory in the $150,000 Louisiana Champions Day Classic Dec. 19.
Super Saturday at Fair Grounds Gets Boost
The Santa Super Saturday program at Fair Grounds Dec. 19, originally scheduled as a five-stakes package, will have four more stakes added.
Five Questions: Al Stall Jr.
We caught up with trainer Al Stall Jr. Dec. 14 as his last training set of the day went out and asked him five questions.
That Handicapping Show: Queens County (Video)
Jason, Evan, and Rich Nilsen preview the Louisiana Champions Day Classic and the Queens County. Plus, notes about the Native Diver. Watch Video
Star Guitar, Others Seek Louisiana Repeats
Brittlyn Stable's Star Guitar is seeking to become the third Thoroughbred in history to win three times on a Louisiana Champions Day program in New Orleans when he goes forward in the Louisiana Champions Day Classic.
Bullsbay Rides Rail for Alysheba Win
- By Ron Mitchell
- News, Racing
Bullsbay, a 5-year-old son of Tiznow, benefitted from a rail-skimming ride by Jeremy Rose to wear down Cool Coal Man and win the grade III Alysheba Stakes on the Kentucky Oaks undercard May 1 at Churchill Downs.
Macho Again Packs Top Weight in Alysheba
Macho Again, who has won two of three starts at Churchill Downs, makes a return visit to the historic track for the May 1 Alysheba Stakes (gr. III) on the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) undercard as he takes on nine rivals in the 1 1/16-miles race.
68-1 Upset Tops Louisiana Champions Day
One major upset and the matching of two career records headlined the 18th edition of Louisiana Champions Day Dec. 13 at Fair Grounds.
LTBA Announces 2007 Champions
The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association has announced its 2007 accredited Louisiana-bred champions.
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