Smiling Tiger Transferring to Harris Farms
After a successful first breeding season, California stallion Smiling Tiger is being moved to John Harris' Harris Farms near Coalinga, Calif., co-owner Phil Lebherz confirmed Sept. 3.
Sway Away
- Bay Colt
- Born 2008
- KY-Bred
Courtesy Ron Mesaros/ Premier Equine Center
Sway Away Conformation
Anne M. Eberhardt
Sway Away - Pimlico May 19, 2011
Anne M. Eberhardt
Sway Away - Pimlico May 19, 2011
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Sway Away - Churchill Downs 05/04/11
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Sway Away - Churchill Downs 05/04/11
Mathea Kelley
Sway Away at Churchill Downs 5/4/2011.
Mathea Kelley
Sway Away jogging at Churchill Downs 5/4/2011.
Anne M. Eberhardt
Sway Away jogging at Churchill Downs 5/4/2011.
Anne M. Eberhardt
Sway Away - Churchill Downs 04/28/11
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Rail Trip Back to Work in Los Angeles 'Cap
Rail Trip, back in the Southern California barn of Ron Ellis, gets back into action in the $100,000 Los Angeles Handicap (gr. III) May 28 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Champ Amazombie Heads Potrero Grande Field
Amazombie, last year's Eclipse Award winner as the nation's outstanding sprinter, looks to get his 2012 going in the same direction when he meets eight rivals in the $150,000 Potrero Grande Stakes (gr. II) April 7.
The Factor Refuses to Fold in San Carlos
The Factor, making his seasonal debut in the $200,000 San Carlos Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 25, started his 2012 campaign the same way he finished up last year, winning at seven furlongs on Santa Anita's main track.
San Carlos Matches Amazombie, The Factor
In spite of a small field, a dandy match-up between 2011 national male sprint champion Amazombie and two-time grade I winner The Factor is set for the $200,000 San Carlos Handicap (gr. II) at Santa Anita Feb. 25.
Baffert, Garcia Cap Big Day With Irish Gypsy
Irish Gypsy capped a big card at Hollywood Park for trainer Bob Baffert and jockey Martin Garcia on Father's Day when she captured the $76,050 Desert Stormer Handicap by 1 1/4 lengths as the favorite June 19.
Haskin's Preakness Report: Mucho Confusion
The Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) was supposed to clear up the confusing 3-year-old picture. Well, did it or didn't it? read blog
Triple Crown Talk: Preakness Picks
Jason Shandler's picks for Saturday's big race. Read Blog
And They're Off: Preakness Edition
Lenny and Steve discuss Animal Kingdom's preparations at Fair Hill, new and old shooters in the Preakness, Barry Irwin's Derby comments, Watch Video
Slideshow: 2011 Preakness Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2011 Preakness Stakes. View Slideshow
Preakness: Will Pace Make the Race?
Animal Kingdom was a surprise winner of the Derby and came out of the race in great shape. But will the pace of the Preakness, which will likely be much swifter, be a benefit or a hindrance to the Triple Crown hopeful?
Preakness News Minute - 5/19/2011
Tom Lamarra mentions Astrology, Mucho Macho Man, Dialed In, Dance City, Sway Away and provides weather information. Watch Video
2011 Preakness - Predict the Order of Finish
Will Animal Kingdom win again? One of his Derby foes? Or a new shooter? Predict the Order
Preakness Runners Arrive In Baltimore
A slew of participants for the May 21 Preakness Stakes arrived at Pimlico May 18 to contest the second jewel of racing's Triple Crown.
A Bettor Derby Day - By Evan Hammonds
Why shouldn't the Derby draw a 22-horse field with a pair of also-eligibles? Read Blog
Sway Away Works; Santiva to Skip Preakness
Sway Away completed his major training for a run the May 21 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) with a six-furlong work in 1:13 3/5 over a fast track early Saturday morning at Churchill Downs.
Sway Away Gets His Chance in Preakness
Jeff Bonde is hoping Sway Away's inability to draw into the Derby will be a blessing in disguise for the May 21 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico Race Course.
Animal Kingdom Jogs at Fair Hill
Animal Kingdom visited the track at the Fair Hill Training Center in Elkton, Md. for the first time Wednesday, May 11 as he began preparations for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) on May 21.
Full Gate of 14 Expected for Preakness
Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom will likely face 13 3-year-old rivals at Pimlico May 21 in the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown.
22 Believed to Pass Derby Entry Box
Twenty-two 3-year-olds have been entered for the May 7 Kentucky Derby according to the Churchill Downs communications office.
Twice the Appeal Works Under Borel
Trainer Jeff Bonde sent two horses he hopes run in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) to the track at Churchill Downs the morning of April 30 for six-furlong breezes.
Archarcharch, Nehro Heading for Louisville
Archarcharch and Nehro, first and second, respectively in the $1 million Arkansas Derby April 16, are both destined for the 2011 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) May 7, according to their connections.
Longshot Archarcharch Wins Arkansas Derby
The parade of longshots to win major Kentucky Derby trail prep races continued April 16 when Archarcharch came from off the pace to win the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) at Oaklawn Park.
Blue Grass Stakes: Win or You're Out
Most of the Blue Grass field needs a win to make the Derby; can Crimson China do it?
The Factor, 7-5, Facing 12 in Arkansas Derby
The Factor has been installed as the solid 7-5 favorite in the Arkansas Derby (gr. I) as 13 3-year-olds were entered for the $1 million race April 16.
Arkansas Derby - Predict the Order of Finish
Will The Factor reign again? It is rebound time for Brethren? Will Elite Alex break through? Predict the Order
Derby Dozen - April 11, 2011
Lots of movement, as we have a new No. 1 for the first time. Presented by Pauls Mill Read Blog
Derby Dozen - April 4, 2011
There are several changes to Steve's Derby Dozen this week, including a very tight race for the final spot. Read Blog
J P's Gusto Works Bullet for Arkansas Derby
After two less than successful trips in the 3-year-old series at Oaklawn Park, Gem Stables' J P's Gusto will now team with the meet's leading rider Cliff Berry in the final leg -- the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I).
Rebel Stakes - Predict the Order of Finish
Who will win the 2011 Rebel Stakes? Who will finish last? Will The Factor take them all the way? Is it time for Elite Alex or Sway Away to shine? Predict the Order
Rebel: Going for the Gusto
J P's Gusto tries to take down The Factor in crowded Rebel Stakes. Read Blog
The Factor Headlines Crowded Rebel Stakes
The Factor ships in from California to take on a dozen rivals in a wide-open edition of the $300,000 Rebel Stakes (gr. II) at Oaklawn Park.
The Factor Dazzles Again in San Vicente
Odds-on The Factor showed his speedy reputation is no hype when he turned back a good group of 3-year-olds in winning the $150,000 San Vicente Stakes (gr. II) by three-quarters of a length at Santa Anita Feb. 20
The Factor Faces Tough Test in San Vicente
Lightning-fast 3-year-old The Factor, who turned heads when he broke his maiden in track record time in December, will make his much-anticipated season debut in the $150,000 San Vicente Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 20 at Santa Anita.
Ky. Derby Trail: A Challenge to the Dozen
Debuting this week is the Derby Dozen. But what are the chances even half of those horses listed will even make it to Churchill Downs? And what are the chances the Derby winner is among them? Read Blog
Valenzuela Picks Up Best Pal Win With 'Gusto
Jockey Patrick Valenzuela earned his first California stakes victory since the fall of 2007 when he guided J P's Gusto to a front-running half-length win in the $150,000 Best Pal Stakes (gr. II) at Del Mar Aug. 8.
Connections
| Trainer | Jeff Bonde |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Martin Garcia |
| Owner | Batman Stable, Lebherz, Phillip and Everett, Olson, Cynthia, et al |
| Breeder | Billy Tillery & Bob Sliger |
Pedigree
| Sway Away View Five-Cross Pedigree | Afleet Alex | Northern Afleet |
| Maggy Hawk | ||
| Seattle Shimmer | Seattle Slew | |
| Golden Gale |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEENOV2008 Hip 845 |
Weanling | Classic Oaks Farm | Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent | $170,000 |
| BARMAR2010 Hip 36 |
Two-year-old | Sierra Sunset | Jerry Bailey Sales Agency, agent | $75,000 |
Search Horses
Trending Horses
| Arrogate |
| Songbird |
| Princess Victoria |
| Irap |
| Tapwrit |
| Always Dreaming |
| Accelerate |
| Abel Tasman |
| Shaman Ghost |
| Zenyatta |
