First Runner is First Winner for Take Charge Indy
Daughter Marea Negra wins 2 1/2-furlong maiden race in Mexico.
Take Charge Indy
- Dark Bay or Brown Colt
- Born 2009
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Charles Chuck Sandford owner of Take Charge Indy passed away Dec. 2
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Take Charge Indy was ridden in the 1 1/16-mile Alysheba by Rosie Napravnik, completing the distance on a fast main track in 1:41.41.
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Rosie and the winning connections pose for a photo in the Winner's Circle.
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WinStar Farms Take Charge Indy, wins the Alysheba Stakes at Churchill Downs... © 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse
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Take Charge Indy wins the 2013 Alysheba Stakes.
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Take Charge Indy wins the 2013 Alysheba Stakes.
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Take Charge Indy wins the 2013 Alysheba Stakes.
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First Time by in Kentucky Derby 138.
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Take Charge Indy - Churchill Downs 5/2/2012
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Take Charge Indy - Churchill Downs 5/2/2012
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Take Charge Indy - Churchill Downs 5/2/2012
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Take Charge Indy at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2012.
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Take Charge Indy arrives at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2012.
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Take Charge Indy wins the 2012 Florida Derby.
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Take Charge Indy wins the 2012 Florida Derby.
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Take Charge Indy wins the 2012 Florida Derby.
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Take Charge Indy wins the 2012 Florida Derby.
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Take Charge Indy wins the 2012 Florida Derby.
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Take Charge Indy wins the 2012 Florida Derby.
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Take Charge Indy wins the 2012 Florida Derby.
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Take Charge Indy wins the 2012 Florida Derby.
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Take Charge Indy wins the 2012 Florida Derby.
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Take Charge Indy wins the 2012 Florida Derby.
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Take Charge Indy wins the 2012 Florida Derby.
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Take Charge Indy wins the 2012 Florida Derby.
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Take Charge Indy wins the 2012 Florida Derby.
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Take Charge Indy wins the 2012 Florida Derby.
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Take Charge Indy wins the 2012 Florida Derby.
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Take Charge Indy at Churchill Downs, Nov 1, 2011.
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Take Charge Indy works at Churchill Downs, October 29, 2011.
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Take Charge Indy works at Churchill Downs, October 29, 2011.
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Take Charge Indy works at Churchill Downs, October 29, 2011.
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Take Charge Indy works at Churchill Downs, October 29, 2011.
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Take Charge Indy works at Churchill Downs, October 21, 2011.
- News
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Sandford, Owner of Take Charge Indy, Dies
Owner Charles "Chuck" Sandford died at his home near Chicago Dec. 2 following a long battle with cancer. He was 70.
Take Charge Indy Sold to South Korea
Will stand at Jeju Stud Farm in 2017
Here Come the Freshmen - Part 2
In our first installment we focused on the new stallions with a half-dozen or more yearlings in the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July sale. Here we will look at 11 other stallions—those that had 50 or more foals in their first crop.
Keeneland Day 1 Average Up, Median Level
Keeneland's January horses of all ages sale opened its four-day run Jan. 12 with mixed results, as gross fell but average gained and median remained level in a market widely described as "fair" by consignors.
New York Filly Take Charge Indy's First Foal
WinStar Farm's Take Charge Indy, the regally-bred grade I-winning millionaire by A.P. Indy, had his first reported foal Monday, Jan. 5 when a dark bay or brown filly was born at Royal Thoroughbreds in Freedom, N.Y.
Take Charge Brandi Set for Pocahontas
Grade III-placed Take Charge Brandi will aim for her breakthrough stakes win Saturday, Sept. 6, when she faces an expected nine other 2-year-old fillies in the $200,000 Pocahontas Stakes (gr. III) at Churchill Downs.
Pants On Fire Seeks Monmouth Cup Repeat
George and Lori Hall's Pants On Fire makes his seasonal debut July 27 in the Monmouth Cup Stakes (gr. II) as the 6-year-old son of Jump Start seeks to repeat his victory in the 2013 edition.
Champion Dehere Dead at 23 in Turkey
Dehere, the champion 2-year-old male of 1993 and sire of 77 stakes winners, has died in Turkey. The son of two-time leading sire Deputy Minister is the broodmare sire of Take Charge Indy, Will Take Charge, and Midnight Lute.
Broodmare of the Year Take Charge Lady
Anne M. Eberhardt catches up with broodmare of the year Take Charge Lady. read blog
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WinStar Farm Sets 2014 Stud Fees
Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky., announced 2014 stud fees for its expanded 23-stallion roster, led again by leading sire Distorted Humor who stands for $100,000 stands and nurses.
Filly Out of Take Charge Lady New Sale Topper
An Indian Charlie filly out of grade I winner and producer Take Charge Lady sold for $2.2 million at Wednesday's third session of the Keeneland September yearling sale.
Keeneland Sept: Hip 541 Indian Charlie Filly
- By Claire Novak
Hip 541, Indian Charlie filly out of G1 winner Take Charge Lady who is a half to Travers winner Will Take Charge and G1 winner Take Charge Indy. Consigned by Hill 'n' Dale. Watch Video
Keeneland Sept: Hip 541 Indian Charlie Filly
Hip 541, Indian Charlie filly out of G1 winner Take Charge Lady who is a half to Travers winner Will Take Charge and G1 winner Take Charge Indy. Consigned by Hill 'n' Dale.
Times Two's Saratoga Double
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
Times Two is the 5th dam of both King's Bishop winner Capo Bastone and Travers winner Will Take Charge.
Florida Derby Winner Take Charge Indy Retired
WinStar Farm announced that grade I winner and millionaire Take Charge Indy has been retired from racing after surgery to repair his left foreleg resulting from an injury sustained in the July 28 Monmouth Cup (gr. II).
Pants On Fire Wins Marred Monmouth Cup
George and Lori Hall's 5-year-old Pants On Fire took over in the $200,000 Monmouth Cup (gr. II) on July 28 at Monmouth Park after 3-5 favorite Take Charge Indy was pulled up with a condylar fracture to his left front.
Take Charge Indy Headed for Monmouth Cup
After some deliberation, Take Charge Indy's connections will run the grade I-winning colt in the July 28 Monmouth Cup (gr. II), where he'll carry 123-pound highweight against the likes of Hymn Book, Pants on Fire, and more.
Byrne Weighing Options for Take Charge Indy
Trainer Pat Byrne said the Whitney Invitational (gr. I) and the Monmouth Cup (gr. II) are potential races for the 4-year-old colt, who will work July 19 at Churchill Downs before a decision is made.
Whitney Next for Foster Winner Fort Larned
Dominating Stephen Foster Handicap Presented by Abu Dhabi (gr. I) winner Fort Larned will be pointed to the Whitney Invitational Handicap (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course, trainer Ian Wilkes said on the morning of June 16.
Fort Larned Rolls to Easy Stephen Foster Win
Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Fort Larned put his early season problems behind him June 15 as he scored a front-running victory in the $536,300 Stephen Foster Handicap at Churchill Downs.
THS: Stephen Foster Handicap
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak handicap the Stephen Foster Handicap at Churchill Downs. Can Ron the Greek win again? watch video
That Handicapping Show: Stephen Foster Handicap
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak handicap the Stephen Foster Handicap at Churchill Downs. Can Ron the Greek win again? Download Brisnet Past Performances for the Stephen Foster Handicap.
Successful Dan Seeks Grade I in Foster
Earners of a combined $9.5 million will line up including defending winner Ron the Greek, Breeders' Cup Classic victor Fort Larned, impressive Alysheba Stakes winner Take Charge Indy, and Ben Ali victor Successful Dan.
Fort Larned in Final Stephen Foster Breeze
In his final serious preparation for the June 15 Stephen Foster Handicap Presented by Abu Dhabi (gr. I), Fort Larned breezed five furlongs in 1:01 2/5 over Churchill Downs' muddy main track June 10.
Successful Dan Gets 121 for Stephen Foster
Four contenders for the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap Presented by Abu Dhabi (gr. I), including top-weighted Successful Dan, worked June 8 for the upcoming 1 1/8-mile race at Churchill Downs.
Take Charge Indy Headed for Stephen Foster
Take Charge Indy, six-length winner of the Alysheba Stakes (gr. II) on Kentucky Oaks Day, is to make his next start in the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) June 15 at Churchill Downs, according to trainer Pat Byrne.
2013 Kentucky Oaks Wrap
Eric Mitchell recaps the Kentucky Oaks, won by Princess of Sylmar, and the other stakes action on Oaks day. Watch Video
Take Charge Indy Rumbles in Alysheba
Trainer Pat Byrne had Take Charge Indy sharp for the Alysheba Stakes (gr. III), but even he did not expect the overpowering 6-length performance the 2012 Florida Derby (gr. I) winner turned in May 3 at Churchill Downs.
Cyber Secret's Win Streak on Line in Alysheba
Cyber Secret has not won on the dirt at Churchill Downs, but fresh off a 5 3/4-length victory in the April 13 Oaklawn Handicap, trainer Lynn Whiting is willing to put his unbeaten season on the line.
Will Take Charge Following Family Tradition
PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
Less than a year after Take Charge Indy first made his mark on the classic scene, his half brother Will Take Charge set forth his Derby credentials.
Take Charge Indy Among Skip Away Favorites
A year after Take Charge Indy left seven other 3-year-olds in his wake with a front-running score in the Florida Derby (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park, he returns as one of the favorites in the $100,000 Skip Away Stakes (gr. III).
Graydar Wins Grade I Donn in First Stakes Try
An audacious Graydar took it to his more accomplished foes and carried on Feb. 9 at Gulfstream Park, winning the $500,000 Donn Handicap (gr. I) wire-to-wire for Twin Creeks Racing Stable.
Old-Timers Flat Out, Pool Play Clash in Donn
Grade I winners, at ages 8 and 9, respectively, face talented field at Gulfstream.
Ultimate Eagle On Go for Donn; Csaba Works
Southern California-based Ultimate Eagle has been confirmed for the Donn Handicap (gr. I) Feb. 9 at Gulfstream Park, while other contenders Csaba and Take Charge Indy put in their final breezes for the race Feb. 2.
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Take Charge Indy on Track for Donn Handicap
Chuck and Maribeth Sandford's Take Charge Indy, winner of the $1 million Florida Derby (gr. I) in March, breezed three furlongs in :36 4/5 at Palm Meadows Dec. 21.
Take Charge Indy to Return in 2013
Take Charge Indy will remain in training for 2013 and winter in South Florida to train for his 4-year-old campaign, expected to include a start in the Feb. 9 Donn Handicap (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park.
Shackleford Makes Exit With a Bang in Clark
Shackleford gave his fans something to remember in the final start of his career with a gate to wire victory in the 138th edition of the $447,000 Clark Handicap (gr. I) Nov. 23 at Churchill Downs.
THS: The Clark Handicap
Claire and Frank preview the Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs Nov. 23. Watch Video
Shackleford Aims to Go Out On Top in Clark
In his final career start, classic winner Shackleford will try to add one more highlight Nov. 23 in a compelling edition of the Clark Handicap presented by Norton Healthcare (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.
Take Charge Indy Works in :35 2/5 for Clark
Florida Derby (gr. I) winner Take Charge Indy continued his preparations for Friday's $400,000 Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Healthcare (gr. I) with a three-furlong workout in :35 2/5.
Shackleford Works, Still Clark or Cigar Mile
Potential Clark Handicap (gr. I) highweight Shackleford breezed at Churchill Downs Nov. 17; a decision will be made Nov. 19 regarding his final start. Clark contenders Bourbon Courage and Cease were also on the worktab.
Weights Assigned for Clark, Falls City
Game On Dude was named the 125-pound highweight for the $400,000-added Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs Nov. 23, but is not expected to run. The likely highweight could be Shackleford.
And They're Off: Ky Derby Edition
Lenny and Steve live at Churchill Downs, including who looks good, D. Wayne Lukas and Bob Baffert, an interview with Doug O'Neill, trainer of I'll Have Another, and Derby picks. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. Watch Video
Clark Contenders Turn in Early Works
Highlighting the list of published works at Churchill Downs the morning of Nov. 10 were Take Charge Indy, Bourbon Courage and Cease. The trio of stakes winners is being pointed to the Clark Handicap (gr. I) Nov. 23.
Nominees for Clark, Other Stakes Released
Nominations for five graded stakes events to be run closing week at Churchill Downs were released Nov. 10. Headlining 158 runners are Clark contenders Shackleford, Game on Dude, Pool Play, Take Charge Indy, and Coil.
Clark Contenders Turn in Early Works
Highlighting the list of published works at Churchill Downs the morning of Nov. 10 were Take Charge Indy, Bourbon Courage and Cease. The trio of stakes winners is being pointed to the Clark Handicap (gr. I) Nov. 23.
Newsdad Shows Extra Gear in Fayette Win
Newsdad, switching from turf to Polytrack and shortening up for the closing day $150,000 Fayette Stakes (gr. II) at Keeneland, swept to a two-length victory under meet-leading rider Julien Leparoux Oct. 27.
Connections
| Trainer | Patrick B. Byrne |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Gary L. Stevens |
| Owner | WinStar Farm LLC and Chuck and Maribeth Sandford LLC |
| Breeder | Eaton Sales |
Pedigree
| Take Charge Indy View Five-Cross Pedigree | A.P. Indy | Seattle Slew |
| Weekend Surprise | ||
| Take Charge Lady | Dehere | |
| Felicita |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2010 Hip 207 |
Yearling | Eaton Sales, agent | ($80,000) |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
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