Halfway Home and Rounding Third
In order to give some insight into what buyers might expect from how the freshmen sires of 2016 are doing, we’ve come up with some statistical compilations to project where they might be long-term.
The Factor
- Gray or Roan Colt
- Born 2008
- KY-Bred
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The Factor and jockey Martin Garcia win the Grade I, $250,000 Pat O'Brien Stakes August 28, 2011.
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The Blood-Horse magazine cover for February 26, 2011 featuring Risen Star winner Mucho Macho Man.
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The Factor prepping for the Dubai Golden Shaheen.
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The Factor in the Dubai Golden Shaheen.
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The Factor on the track in Dubai.
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The Factor - Dubai 2012
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The Factor - Dubai 2012
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The Factor wins the 2012 San Carlos.
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The Factor wins the 2012 San Carlos.
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The Factor wins the 2012 San Carlos.
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The Factor wins the 2012 San Carlos.
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The Factor wins the 2012 San Carlos.
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The Factor wins the 2012 San Carlos.
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The Factor in the Malibu Stakes.
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The Factor in the Malibu Stakes.
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The Factor wins the Malibu Stakes.
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The Factor in the Malibu Stakes.
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The Factor wins the Pat O'Brien
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The Factor wins the Pat O'Brien
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The Factor wins the Pat O'Brien
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The Factor wins the Pat O'Brien
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The Factor wins the Pat O'Brien
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The Factor at Churchill Downs.
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The Factor jogs at Churchill Downs.
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The Factor jogs at Churchill Downs.
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The Factor wins the 2011 Rebel Stakes.
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The Factor wins the 2011 Rebel Stakes.
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The Factor wins the 2011 Rebel Stakes.
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The Factor wins the 2011 Rebel Stakes.
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The Factor wins the 2011 Rebel Stakes.
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The Factor wins the 2011 Rebel Stakes.
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The Factor wins the 2011 Rebel Stakes.
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The Factor in the 2011 San Vicente.
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The Factor in the 2011 San Vicente.
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The Factor in the 2011 San Vicente.
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The Factor in the 2011 San Vicente.
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The Factor in the 2011 San Vicente.
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The Factor Maiden win 12/26/10
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Senora Acero First Winner for The Factor
The Factor was represented by his first winner July 9 when Senora Acero drove to a two-length triumph in the sixth race at Ellis Park.
Magic Millions Weanling Sale Sets Records
A Fastnet Rock half brother to Australian champion Whobegotyou brought the overall highest price at the record-breaking Magic Millions National weanling sale May 29-30 on the Gold Coast.
Medaglia d’Oro Colt Tops F-T Midlantic Opener
Topped by a Medaglia d’Oro colt sold for $600,000, the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale got off to a rocky start May 23 in Timonium, Md., with major downturns in every key statistical category from the 2015 first session.
F-T Under Tack Show Works Begin in Rain
With steady rain falling, the under tack show for the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale began May 17, with two juveniles sharing the top eighth of a mile workout time of :10 and four equaling the best quarter-mile time of :21 3/5.
Three Share Fastest OBS Work Times
Three juveniles shared the eighth of a mile fastest time of :09 4/5 during the April 15 fifth set of under tack workouts for the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s 2016 spring sale of 2-year-olds in training sale.
Freshman Sires of 2016: Conclusion
Judging by how they looked at Gulfstream and Ocala, the seven by Hansen left little doubt that he will help establish Tapit as an emerging sire-of-sires.
The Factor Colt Tops Barretts Sale
A son of first-crop sire The Factor, who previewed with a furlong work in :09 4/5, brought $460,000 to top the Barretts select 2-year-old sale at Del Mar March 30.
Horses to Watch for OBS Day 1
Following is a list of horses to watch during the first session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s sale of 2-year-olds in training that begins March 15 at 11 a.m. EDT.
Filly, Colt Speedy in OBS Under Tack Works
A filly by The Factor and an Adios Charlie colt set themselves apart March 10 by posting the fastest times during the second under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's March sale.
Lane's End Plans Stallion Season Auction
Lane's End will host a stallion season auction and open house to coincide with the upcoming Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Mixed Sale.
Weanlings Top Sellers at Keeneland Session
Weanlings were the big-ticket items Nov. 8, as Keeneland's 12-day November breeding stock sale entered its second week with losses, but still stayed on course to beat last year's figures overall.
Lane's End Announces 2016 Fees
Multiple grade I winner Honor Code will stand for $40,000 off his third in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), while Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) winner Liam's Map is available for $25,000.
Weanling Colt by Tapit Brings $600,000 at F-T
A weanling colt by Tapit out of grade I winner Aubby K brought $600,000 to top the early action at the Fasig-Tipton November sale in Lexington Nov. 1.
Fasig-Tipton October Sale Day 3 Wrap
Ian Tapp recaps Day 3 of the Fasig-Tipton October Yearling sale, including comments from the connections of the session top seller and from Boyd Browning, Fasig-Tipton President. Brought to you by Taylor Made Sales Agency Watch Video
$290,000 The Factor Colt Leads FT Oct Day 3
A $290,000 colt by The Factor, a $115,000 pinhook, led selling at Fasig-Tipton October's third of four sessions Oct. 21 as the yearling market continued to show polarization.
$340,000 Scat Daddy Filly Tops F-T Opener
A $340,000 Scat Daddy filly from the family of Ashado was the top price in a polarized market at Fasig-Tipton's expanded October yearling sale, which saw a 35% buyback rate at the first of four sessions.
Fillies Rule at Breeders Sales Co.
Fillies brought the top three prices Sept. 29 at the Breeders' Sales Co.'s sale of Louisiana-bred yearlings. In all, 120 head averaged $9,250.
Frankel Filly Tops Goffs Opener at $1.9M
Juddmonte's first-crop sire Frankel had the highest-priced horse at the opening session of the Goffs Orby yearling sale Sept. 29, a filly out of group I winner Alexander Goldrun.
Eleventh Keeneland Session Shows Gains
Topped by a $170,000 colt by first-crop sire The Factor, the Keeneland September yearling sale's 11th session posted gains as the auction continued to stay in positive territory overall.
Average Up, Median Off for Keeneland Book 3
Book 3 of Keeneland's September yearling sale in Lexington spun off another remarkably high-priced yearling Sept. 21, when a Curlin filly sold for $975,000 as the auction rolled through its seventh session.
The Factor Colt Hammers for $600,000
A colt from the first crop of grade I winner The Factor sold for $600,000 Sept. 18 at the Keeneland September yearling sale.
Arch Filly Paces Trade at OBS Select Session
Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. saved the best for last during the select session of its August yearling sale Aug. 25.
Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale Day 2 Notebook
Glenye Cain Oakford looks at a solid Saratoga select yearling market, an expensive pinhook prospect, and Doc's Leader's legacy in the Hurstland Farm consignment.
First-Crop Sires Make Splash at F-T July Sale
Fasig-Tipton kept true to its tradition of showcasing the first yearlings by some of the nation's eagerly awaited young stallions at its July sale at Newtown Paddocks in Lexington.
Filly by The Factor Tops OBS Winter Opener
On a bid of $190,000 from George Bolton and Peter Leidel, a yearling filly from the first crop of multiple grade I winner The Factor topped the consignor preferred session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s winter mixed sale.
First Foal Reported for Morning Line
The first reported foal for grade I-winning millionaire Morning Line is a colt born over the weekend of Jan. 24.
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.
The Factor's First Reported Foal is a Filly
The first reported foal for freshman sire The Factor was a filly born Jan. 16, Lane's End Farm announced.
Median Increases at Keeneland January Opener
Keeneland's January horses of all ages sale kicked off with solid trade and a gain in median but few fireworks during the opening session Jan. 6 in Lexington.
The Factor
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Pedigree Analysis - The King of Royal Ascot
by John P. Sparkman
Danzig proved himself a sire of sires, and his greatest influence has been abroad instead of in the country of his birth, and that influence has rarely been more evident than at Royal Ascot in 2013.
Pedigree: Bringing the Battle to Kentucky
Aidan O'Brien noted that Lines of Battle was sent to Dubai with the specific purpose of picking up Kentucky Derby-qualifying points offered in the race, and he earned 100 points, assuring him a spot in the starting gate.
Oaklawn Park is Baffert's 'Lucky Place'
Bob Baffert's reputation at Oaklawn Park is that of a phenomenon, one you cannot afford to bet against. Selectively shipping in from his West Coast base with a remarkable 59% win rate, he has captured 17 of 29.
The Factor Retired, to Stand at Lane's End
The Factor, a multiple grade I-winning son of War Front, has been retired from racing and will stand the 2013 breeding season at Lane's End Farm near Versailles, Ky. His fee will be $15,000.
Amazombie Looks Awesome in Bing Crosby Win
Sprint champion Amazombie returned to his best form in the $300,000 Bing Crosby Stakes (gr. I), sitting just off a hot pace and coming to get the leaders in deep stretch to win going away on the Polytrack at Del Mar July 29.
Amazombie, The Factor Renew Rivalry in Crosby
Sprint champion Amazombie and The Factor will duke it out one more time in the $300,000 Bing Crosby Stakes (gr. I), the headline event at Del Mar July 29.
Triple Bend: Camp Victory Earns Get Well Win
Trainer Mike Mitchell, who had brain surgery a day earlier, surely got some much-needed tonic when his Camp Victory swept to victory in the $250,000 Triple Bend Handicap (gr. I) at Betfair Hollywood Park June 30.
The Factor Meets Smiling Tiger in Triple Bend
The Factor, making his first appearance since the Dubai Golden Shaheen (UAE-I) three months ago, and defending champion Smiling Tiger headline the field for the $250,000 Triple Bend Handicap (gr. IT) June 30 at Hollywood.
Krypton Factor Zips to Golden Shaheen Win
Krypton Factor charged past Rocket Man in deep stretch to win the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen Sponsored by Gulf News (UAE-I) at Meydan Racecourse March 31.
Giant Ryan, The Factor Go for the Gold
Giant Ryan and The Factor, the U.S. representatives in the Dubai Golden Shaheen, have worked well on the Tapeta surface at Meydan Racecourse and appear primed for big efforts.
Dick's Picks for Dubai World Cup Day March 31
Dick Powell gives his selections for the Dubai World Cup program March 31 at Meydan Racecourse, including the Sheema Classic, Duty Free, Golden Shaheen, Al Quoz Sprint, and of course, the $10 million main event.
Dubai Interview: George Bolton & The Factor
George Bolton owns The Factor, who is entered in the Golden Shaheen this weekend. George also gives an update on Bob Baffert. watch video
The Factor, 'Rocket' Clash in Golden Shaheen
The Factor will face Rocket Man and several other of the world's top sprinters when he goes to the post in the $2-million Dubai Golden Shaheen Sponsored by Gulf News (UAE-I) at Meydan Racecourse March 31.
Baffert Runners Work, Royal Delta Gallops
Game On Dude worked four furlongs in :48 2/5 at Meydan March 26 in preparation for a start in the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) March 31 at the Dubai racecourse.
American Horses Land Safely in Dubai
America's contenders for the $27 million Dubai World Cup program, including champion Royal Delta and multiple grade I winner Game On Dude, have landed safely in Dubai and are in good health after the long flight from Florida.
Baffert Upbeat on Dubai After 'Dude' Works
Trainer Bob Baffert gave high marks to Game On Dude following a bullet seven-furlong work at Santa Anita March 16 in preparation for the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I).
What's Going On Here: All-Weather Cup
Synthetic experience key to decisions to ship to Dubai read blog
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.
Connections
| Trainer | Bob Baffert |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Martin Garcia |
| Owner | Fog City Stable and Bolton, George |
| Breeder | H & W Thoroughbreds |
Pedigree
| The Factor View Five-Cross Pedigree | War Front | Danzig |
| Starry Dreamer | ||
| Greyciousness | Miswaki | |
| Skatingonthinice |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEENOV2008 Hip 1484 |
Weanling | Iroquois Bloodstock III | HUNTER VALLEY FARM AGENT, agent | $50,000 |
| FTKJUL2009 Hip 137 |
Yearling | Kim Valerio, agent | Indian Creek, agent | $40,000 |
| BARMAY2010 Hip 48 |
Two-year-old | George B. Bolton | Jerry Bailey Sales Agency, agent | $250,000 |
Search Horses
Trending Horses
| Tepin |
| Beholder |
| Nyquist |
| Songbird |
| Arrogate |
| Exaggerator |
| Steip Amach (IRE) |
| Dacita (CHI) |
| Rainha Da Bateria |
| Frosted |
