The Remarkable Triple Crown Series of 2009
Only other year dominated by first-crop 3-year-olds since 1973
Summer Bird
- Chestnut Colt
- Born 2006
Dave Harmon
Summer Bird wins the 2009 Belmont Stakes
Order Photo
Mathea Kelley
Summer Bird at the 2009 Breeders' Cup
Benoit
Summer Bird works at Santa Anita on October 17, 2009.
Coglianese Photos
Summer Bird wins the 2009 Travers.
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Summer Bird wins the 2009 Travers.
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Summer Bird wins the 2009 Travers.
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Summer Bird wins the 2009 Travers.
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Summer Bird wins the 2009 Travers.
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Summer Bird wins the 2009 Travers.
Coglianese Photos
Summer Bird wins the 2009 Travers.
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Summer Bird wins the 2009 Travers.
Coglianese Photos
Summer Bird wins the 2009 Travers.
Coglianese Photos
Summer Bird wins the 2009 Travers.
Coglianese Photos
Summer Bird wins the 2009 Travers.
Coglianese Photos
Summer Bird wins the 2009 Travers.
Coglianese Photos
Summer Bird wins the 2009 Travers.
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Summer Bird gallops at Monmouth, August 1, 2009.
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Summer Bird gallops at Monmouth, August 1, 2009.
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Summer Bird at Monmouth, 7/30/09
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Summer Bird at Monmouth, 7/30/09
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Summer Bird at Monmouth, 7/26/09
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Summer Bird at Monmouth, 7/26/09
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Summer Bird works at Monmouth, July 19. 2009
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Summer Bird works at Monmouth, July 6, 2009.
Lou Hodges Jr.
Summer Bird gallops at Louisiana Downs, June 20, 2009.
Coglianese Photos
Summer Bird wins the 2009 Belmont Stakes.
Rick Samuels
Summer Bird Belmont Week
Coglianese Photos
Summer Bird wins the 2009 Belmont Stakes.
Rick Samuels
Summer Bird Belmont Week
Coglianese Photos
Summer Bird wins the 2009 Belmont Stakes.
Anne M. Eberhardt
Summer Bird gallops at Churchill Downs on April 27
Anne M. Eberhardt
Summer Bird at Churchill Downs, April 30, 2009.
Mathea Kelley
Summer Bird with jockey Chris Rosier at Churchill Downs on April 28
Mathea Kelley
Summer Bird gallops at Churchill Downs on April 28
Mathea Kelley
Summer Bird gallops at Churchill Downs on April 28
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Plenty of Options for Summer Revolution
Jeff Drown's Summer Revolution, who won his two career starts by a combined 10 1/4 lengths, appears to be stakes-caliber. But whether he jumps up to grade I company for his third start remains to be seen.
Thatlookonyerface Upsets Marine at 32-1
Dominion Bloodstock and Barry Butzer's Thatlookonyerface split rivals in the shadow of the wire to win a photo over Bear'sway in the $150,000 Marine Stakes (Can-III) May 14 at Woodbine.
Birdatthewire Heads Santa Maria Field
Grade I winner Birdatthewire will make her second start of 2016 in the $200,000 Santa Maria Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 13 at Santa Anita Park.
Forum Racing 'Wired' for the Oaks
Forum Racing, founded by three friends in 2011 at Saratoga, has Birdatthewire for the May 1 Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I).
Birdatthewire Delivers Smooth Churchill Move
Forum Racing's Birdatthewire smoothly completed five furlongs 1:01 1/5 on the still-fast track as the two-time grade II winner prepares for a start in the Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I).
Second OBS Session Features Fireworks
Following an opening session with relatively few highlights, the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s spring sale of 2-year-olds in training picked up the pace April 22 on day two of the four-day auction in Ocala, Fla.
Birdatthewire Puts Another Jones in the Oaks
Lynn and Kathy Jones have been in the horse business for 35 years. The Central Kentucky couple will enjoy their trip to Churchill Downs this year as the breeders of Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) contender Birdatthewire.
Zensational Filly Impresses in OBS Breeze
Hips 201-400 took to the track at the Ocala Training Center on April 14 for the second of six installments of under tack previews for the OBS spring sale of 2-year-olds in training.
KY Oaks: Feels Like a Final Four
The "Road to Louisville" and the May 1 Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) has a "Final Four" feel to it. Who are the top seeds? Evan Hammonds explores a group of talented 3-year-old fillies.
Birdatthewire Soars to Easy Forward Gal Win
Rocketing from far back, Forum Racing's Birdatthewire easily took the $200,000 Forward Gal Stakes (gr. II) in a 12-1 surprise from Gulfstream Park Jan. 24.
Kid Brock First Winner for Champ Summer Bird
Kid Brock became the first winner for deceased 2009 champion and classic winner Summer Bird when he powered to a clear victory July 6 at Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino.
Commissioner Final Classic Rep for A.P. Indy
This year's Belmont Stakes (gr. I) includes Commissioner, who will be the final classic starter for A.P. Indy. Going into this edition, 14 Belmont victors have gone on to sire a Belmont winner.
Ruby Slippers
Of the two most expensive stallions at stud in North America for 2014, one is out of a mare by Rubiano, and the other is out of a three-quarters sister to Rubiano.
MaidenWatch: The 2014 Stallions Are...
The Poll is Closed and the 2014 Stallions are: Blame, Eskendereya, Lookin At Lucky, Quality Road, and Summer Bird. Plus, catching up on some wins, and entries for Thursday. read blog
Slideshow: 2013 Farewells
Remembering the people and horses that left us in 2013. View Slideshow
Haskin: Summer Bird's Belmont Stakes
Steve remembers Summer Bird by revisiting his Belmont Stakes victory. read blog
Belmont Winner Summer Bird Dies in Japan
The Japan Bloodhorse Breeders' Association has confirmed that 2009 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Summer Bird died Dec. 23 in Japan due to colic.
Sires Who Showed Stamina Deliver in Belmont
Just looking at recent history, eight of the previous dozen Belmont Stakes winners were by sires who won grade I races at 1 1/4 miles or longer, including three winners by previous Belmont Stakes winners.
Tale of the Cat Yearling Tops OBS Finale
A yearling filly by Tale of the Cat was sold to Bill Fleming for $57,000 Jan. 16 to top the open session of Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s 2013 winter mixed sale.
Summer Bird Sold, to Stand in Japan
Summer Bird, a three-time grade I winner and champion 3-year-old of 2009, has been purchased by the Japan Bloodhorse Breeders' Association and will take up stud duty in Japan, WinStar Farm announced Nov. 13.
First Foal Reported for Champion Summer Bird
Three-time grade I winner and champion 3-year-old Summer Bird sired his first reported foal Jan. 26 when a colt was born at Fred Hertrich's Watercress Farm in Paris, Ky.
WinStar Sets 2012 Fees for Expanded Roster
WinStar Farm announced 2012 fees for its expanded roster of stallions, led by North America's leading sire Distorted Humor, who will stand for $100,000 (stands and nurses) and will breed an exclusive book of 100 mares.
F-T Fall Sale Offering More Quality Yearlings
The Fasig-Tipton Kentucky fall yearling sale's reputation has improved dramatically in recent years.
WinStar Acquires Pauls Mill Stallions
WinStar Farm has acquired an interest in all four stallions -- Bellamy Road, Summer Bird, Artie Schiller, and U S Ranger -- from Pauls Mill and will relocate them to their Versailles, Ky. farm for the 2012 breeding season.
Mr. Prospector's Dominance in the Belmont
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
In no race is the blend of speed with stamina more important than in the Belmont. Mr. Prospector contributed the right stuff to produce descendants capable of dominating the 'Test of the Champion'.
First Mare in Foal to Summer Bird
Three-time grade I winner and 2009 champion 3-year-old male Summer Bird had his first confirmed in-foal mare since entering his initial season at stud at Mr. & Mrs. Ben P. Walden Jr.'s Pauls Mill Farm in Versailles.
Slideshow: New Sires of 2011
A visual look at some of the top new stallions for 2011, including Blame, Quality Road, Lookin At Lucky, and more. View Slideshow
Summer Bird to Stand for $15,000
Summer Bird, the 2009 champion 3-year-old male, will begin his stallion career for $15,000 in 2011 at Ben P. Walden Jr.'s Pauls Mill near Versailles, Ky.
Oaklawn Park Announces $4.6 Million in Stakes
Oaklawn Park has announced a 32-stakes program totaling $4.6 million for the 56-day meet that begins Jan. 14, 2011.
Summer Bird in Paradise at Paul's Mill
Esther Marr visits with Summer Bird at Paul's Mill. Read Blog
Summer Bird Fills Pauls Mill Stud Barn
Shining like a copper penny, Summer Bird officially moved into the last open stall in Paul Mill's stud barn.
Summer Bird to Stand at Pauls Mill
Ben P. Walden, Jr., owner of Pauls Mill Farm, announced June 7 that Summer Bird will enter stud in 2011 at his farm near Versailles, Ky.
Champion Summer Bird Retired
Summer Bird, unable to make it back from a fracture suffered while training for the Japan Cup Dirt, has been retired.
Grening, Fortus Win Joe Hirsch Writing Award
David Grening of Daily Racing Form and Bob Fortus of The Times-Picayune in New Orleans earned top honors as the New York Racing Association announced the winners of the inaugural Joe Hirsch Memorial Writing Contest.
Summer Bird Almost Ready to Take Flight
The champion 3-year-old male from 2009 has been galloping regularly at Delaware Park and is only a couple of weeks from recording his first breeze of the season, Tim Ritchey said May 15
Sweet Life is KY Broodmare of the Year
Sweet Life, a daughter of Kris S. who is the dam of champion Sweet Catomine and grade I winner Life Is Sweet, was named Kentucky Broodmare of the Year.
Jayaramans Remove 25 Horses From Ice Barn
Summer Bird, last year's champion 3-year-old male, is one of 25 horses being transferred from trainer Tim Ice by Drs. K.K. Jayaraman and Vilasini Jayaraman. Ice currently is based at Oaklawn Park in Arkansas.
Summer Bird on the Mend at Oaklawn
Summer Bird, who received the Eclipse Award as the top 3-year-old male earlier in the week, was back in his stall Jan. 22 after a walk and being spoiled by his owners, Drs. K. K. and Vilasini Jayaraman.
2009 Eclipse Awards
Recap all of the Eclipse Award winners with this photo slideshow featuring photos from throughout the 2009 racing season. View Photos
Champion 3YO Male: Summer Bird
- By Steve Haskin
Jayaraman's colt won grade I Belmont, Travers, and Jockey Club Gold Cup.
NYRA 'Story of the Year' Voting Now Underway
Beginning Dec. 11 and through Jan. 15, 2010, fans can choose from among five compelling storylines some human, some equine and cast their ballots for NYRA "Story of the Year."
Successful Surgery For Summer Bird
Summer Bird, winner of the Belmont Stakes (gr. I), Travers (gr. I), and Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I), underwent successful surgery to repair a nondisplaced fracture of his right fore cannon bone Dec. 5 and is expected to return to racing next year.
Summer Bird Hurt; Out of Japan Cup Dirt
Summer Bird, winner of the grade I Belmont Stakes, Travers, and Jockey Club Gold Cup, was withdrawn from the Dec. 6 Japan Cup Dirt after suffering an injury in a workout.
Summer Bird to run in the Japan Cup Dirt
Summer Bird, the leading contender for champion 3-year-old male, will run in the 1 1/8-mile Japan Cup Dirt (Jpn-I) at Hanshin.
Zenyatta Reclaims Top Spot in Poll by a Nose
- By Tom LaMarra
Zenyatta reclaimed the top spot in the final National Thoroughbred Racing Association poll of 2009.
Ice Plans to Move Stable to New York
Tim Ice, trainer of Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Summer Bird, will shift his stable from Louisiana to New York following the end of the Oaklawn Park meet next spring, he said Nov. 2.
Zenyatta is 5-2 Favorite in the Classic
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Moss' Zenyatta, undefeated in 13 career starts, was installed as the 5-2 favorite when she takes on males for the first time in the Nov. 7 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I). She is attempting to be the first female to the win the World Championship's marquee event.
Rip Van Winkle Fighting Another Foot Injury
Coolmore and trainer Aidan O'Brien took a chance by entering only Rip Van Winkle in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), despite the colt's history of foot problems, and now they could wind up without a horse in the race if Rip's most recent setback proves serious enough to force his withdrawal.
'Pretty Much Perfect' Work for Derby Winner
In what trainer Chip Woolley labeled "pretty much perfect," Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Mine That Bird worked five furlongs in 1:01 2/5 at Santa Anita Nov. 2 in preparation for the Nov. 7 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).
Connections
| Trainer | Tim A. Ice |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Kent J. Desormeaux |
| Owner | Dr. K.K. & Dr. Vilasini D. Jayaraman |
| Breeder | Dr. K. K. Jayaraman & Dr. V. Devi Jayaraman |
Pedigree
| Summer Bird View Five-Cross Pedigree | Birdstone | Grindstone |
| Dear Birdie | ||
| Hong Kong Squall | Summer Squall | |
| Hong Kong Jade |
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