Keeneland's Third Session Nearly Even With Last Year
With two horses bringing in excess of six figures, the third session of the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale posted an average price on even terms with 2016.
Verrazano
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- Born 2010
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Verrazano comes back after winning the 33rd running of the (gr. II) Tampa Bay Derby.
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Verrazano works at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning April 21 in preperation for the 2013 Kentucky Derby.
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Wednesday morning at Churchill Downs... Verrazano © 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse
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Wednesday morning at Churchill Downs... Verrazano © 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse
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Verrazano, Thursday morning... © 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse
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Verrazano on the track at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2013.
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Caption: Verrazano works and scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on April 26, 2013, during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks week. 1Works4_26_13 image765 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Verrazano works and scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on April 26, 2013, during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks week. 1Works4_26_13 image766 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Verrazano works and scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on April 27, 2013, during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks week. 1Works4_27_13 image360 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Verrazano on the track at Santa Anita Park on October 30, 2013. Photo By: Chad B. Harmon
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Verrazano #7 with John Velazquez riding won the $1,000,000, Grade I William Hill Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, N.J. on 7/28/13. Photo By William Osborn/EQUI-PHOTO.
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Verrazano #7 with John Velazquez riding won the $1,000,000, Grade I William Hill Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, N.J. on 7/28/13. Photo By William Osborn/EQUI-PHOTO.
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Verrazano Belmont Park, October 26, 2013.
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Verrazano wins the Haskell Invitational.
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Verrazano wins the Haskell Invitational.
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Verrazano and John Velazquez win the Haskell Invitational.
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Verrazano wins the 2013 Haskell Invitational.
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Verrazano wins the Haskell Invitational.
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Verrazano wins the Haskell Invitational.
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Verrazano wins the Haskell Invitational.
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Verrazano wins the Haskell Invitational.
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Verrazano wins the Haskell Invitational.
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Verrazano wins the Haskell Invitational.
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Verrazano wins the Pegasus Stakes.
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Verrazano wins the Pegasus Stakes.
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Verrazano wins the Pegasus Stakes.
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Verrazano wins the Pegasus Stakes.
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Verrazano wins the Pegasus Stakes.
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Verrazano - Churchill Downs May 2, 2013.
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Verrazano - Churchill Downs May 2, 2013.
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Verrazano - Churchill Downs May 2, 2013.
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Verrazano - Churchill Downs May 2, 2013.
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Verrazano - Churchill Downs May 2, 2013.
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Verrazano - Churchill Downs May 1, 2013.
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Verrazano - Churchill Downs May 1, 2013.
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Verrazano - Churchill Downs May 1, 2013.
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Verrazano - Churchill Downs May 1, 2013.
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Verrazano - Churchill Downs May 1, 2013.
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Verrazano works at Churchill Downs 4/27/2013.
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Verrazano works at Churchill Downs April 27.
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Verrazano - Churchill Downs April 26, 2013.
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Verrazano - Churchill Downs April 26, 2013.
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Verrazano works at Churchill Downs 4/21/2013.
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Verrazano wins the 2013 Wood Memorial (Normandy Invasion 2nd).
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Verrazano wins the 2013 Wood Memorial.
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Verrazano wins the 2013 Wood Memorial.
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Verrazano wins the 2013 Wood Memorial.
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Verrazano wins the 2013 Wood Memorial.
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Verrazano wins the 2013 Wood Memorial.
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Verrazano wins the 2013 Wood Memorial (Normandy Invasion 2nd).
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Verrazano wins the 2013 Wood Memorial.
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Verrazano wins the 2013 Wood Memorial.
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Verrazano wins the 2013 Wood Memorial.
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Verrazano wins the 2013 Wood Memorial.
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Verrazano wins the 2013 Tampa Bay Derby.
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Verrazano wins the 2013 Tampa Bay Derby.
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Verrazano wins the 2013 Tampa Bay Derby.
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Verrazano wins the 2013 Tampa Bay Derby.
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Verrazano - Allowance win. February 2, 2013.
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Verrazano - Allowance win. February 2, 2013.
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Verrazano won the 2013 Wood Memorial.
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Saratoga Sale Showcases Foals of 2016
For those who’ve been waiting to see what the first foals sired by recent racing stars Mucho Macho Man, Verrazano, Handsome Mike, and Goldencents look like, they’ll get their first chance Oct. 17 at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga fall mixed sale.
First Reported Foal for Ashford's Verrazano
Multiple grade I winner Verrazano was represented by his first reported foal when Night Brigade produced a filly last weekend at Anchor and Hope Farm in Port Deposit, Md.
American Pharoah's Fee Set at $200,000
Triple Crown winner American Pharoah will enter stud at Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky., in 2016 for a first-year fee of $200,000, the American division of Coolmore Stud announced Nov. 6.
Ashford Stud Releases 2015 Fees
Coolmore's Ashford Stud, which features three new stallions at the Central Kentucky farm, announced its stud fees for 2015.
GI Winner Verrazano Retired to Ashford Stud
- By BloodHorse Staff
- Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, International, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky
After a 2014 season that saw him add a pair of group I placings on turf to his resume, grade I winner Verrazano has been retired. The 2013 William Hill Haskell Invitational Stakes (gr. I) winner will stand at Ashford Stud.
The Fugue Favorite for Coral-Eclipse
Dazzling Royal Ascot winner The Fugue is the favorite for the Coral-Eclipse Stakes, which attracted five other group I winners among a field of 11 for the July 5 race at Sandown Park.
Toronado Opens Season With Queen Anne Victory
Toronado proved up to the challenge of facing top competition in his seasonal debut when the 4-year-old held off a late challenge from Verrazano to secure a victory in the Queen Anne Stakes (Eng-I) June 17 at Royal Ascot.
Toronado, Verrazano Meet in Queen Anne
Al Shaqab Racing's group I winner Toronado heads a field of 10 entered for the Queen Anne Stakes (Eng-I) June 15, opening day at Royal Ascot.
Olympic Glory Takes Lockinge, Verrazano Third
Olympic Glory hit the lead in the final quarter mile and kicked clear to win the JLT Lockinge Stakes (Eng-I) May 17 at Newbury, while United States grade I winner Verrazano finished third in his European debut.
Verrazano Set for European Debut in Lockinge
Two-time United States grade I winner Verrazano, a prominent 3-year-old last year, makes his first European start May 17 in the JLT Lockinge Stakes (Eng-I) at Newbury.
And They're Off: Groundhog Day Edition
Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin talk about Verrazano going to Ireland, the Kentucky Derby Trail, including Vinceremos, the Derby Future Wager, Eblouissante, and more. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. Watch Video
Verrazano to Race in Europe in 2014
Dual grade I winner Verrazano will remain in training in 2014, rather than retiring to stand at Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky.
Record Sixth Eclipse for Pletcher
Todd Pletcher's deep bench of top quality runners sometimes make it difficult to gauge his accomplishments when compared to those of other trainers. But in 2013, he was in a league of his own.
Novak at the Track: Road to Derby Retrospect
Catching up with the winners of last year's Kentucky Derby prep races -- including returns for Vyjack, Itsmyluckyday, Super Ninety Nine, and more. read blog
Old Pro Flat Out Powers Home in Cigar Mile
Preston Stables' hard-knocking Flat Out took the overland route to victory Nov. 30 in the Cigar Mile (gr. I), a race worth $753,000 due to the winner's previous grade I-winning status.
Groupie Doll at Peak Level for Cigar Mile
Top female sprinter Groupie Doll nearly won the Cigar Mile (gr. I) a year ago. Now she's back with a new slate of rivals to contend with, including grade I winners Goldencents and Verrazano.
Nine Expected in Cigar Mile
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) winner Goldencents has been assigned 120 pounds and is the high weight among the nine expected starters for the Nov. 30 $500,000 Cigar Mile Handicap (gr. I) at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Pletcher's Cigar Mile Trio Breezes at Belmont
Trainer Todd Pletcher's three contenders for the Cigar Mile Handicap (gr. I)--Forty Tales, Capo Bastone, and Verrazano--took to the Belmont Park training track Nov. 17 to turn in their penultimate breezes prior to the race.
Groupie Doll Breezes Half Mile for Cigar Mile
Reigning champion female sprinter Groupie Doll breezed a half mile Nov. 16 on the Belmont Park training track as she prepares for her second career start against males in the Cigar Mile Handicap (gr. I) Nov. 30 at Aqueduct.
Ashford Announces 2014 Stud Fees
Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky., has announced its 2014 stud fees, led by Giant's Causeway (Storm Cat--Maria's Storm, by Rahy), who will stand for $85,000, the same fee as last year.
Breeders' Cup News Minute: 10/29/2013
- By Steve Haskin
Steve Haskin brings us today's news update on who arrived, what horses were on the track, and comments on Aidan O'Brien's chances of victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic. watch video
BC Dirt Mile to be Last Race for Verrazano
As expected, Haskell Invitational (gr. I) winner Verrazano will retire to Ashford Stud, it was announced Oct. 29. His final race will come Nov. 1 in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I).
Full Field Awaits Verrazano in BC Dirt Mile
East meets West when Verrazano, Alpha, and Pants On Fire head to California to do battle with locals Fed Biz, Centralinteligence, and Goldencents in $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile.
WGOH: Intrigue Times Three - By Eric Mitchell
Tight race for 3-year-old champion male read blog
Verrazano Works Bullet for BC Dirt Mile
Let's Go Stable and Coolmore partners' Verrazano worked a bullet five furlongs in 1:01.08 Oct. 12 on the dirt training track at Belmont Park, gearing up for the Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park.
Pletcher vs. Pletcher in JC Gold Cup
Todd Pletcher's mantle, assuming he has a mantle, is filled with so many Eclipse Awards it must look like a row of war horses lined up for battle. But there is always room for more.
Lukas Mulls Gold Cup for Will Take Charge
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas is keeping the logical options open for Travers (gr. I) winner Will Take Charge, who could next go in the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) or the Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II).
Will Take Charge Nails Moreno in Travers
Willis Horton's Will Take Charge finally got the big one, and did so at the expense of the country's top 3-year-olds in the $1 million Travers Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 24 at Saratoga Race Course.
Vic Zast's Saratoga Diary: Cajuns & Mohicans
- By Vic Zast
Tempo rising at Spa Course for Travers Stakes. read blog
Verrazano Favored in Deep Travers Field
They've risen to the top of the 3-year-old division with definitive performances in some of the nation's biggest races. Now, North America's best sophomores--Orb, Verrazano, and Palice Malice--face off Aug. 24 at Saratoga.
Pletcher Stalwarts Shine in Saratoga Works
Trainer Todd Pletcher's dynamic duo of Palace Malice and Verrazano, leading contenders for the upcoming Travers Stakes (gr. I), took to the Saratoga Race Course main track Aug. 18 for their final workout before the race.
Palace Malice, Verrazano Breeze for Travers
Todd Pletcher, who could saddle the top two choices in the Travers Stakes, sent star 3-year-olds Palace Maliceand Verrazano out for easy half-mile breezes in :49,02 and :49.05, respectively, Aug. 11.
Palace Malice, Verrazano to Breeze Sunday
Trainer Todd Pletcher said top sophomores Palace Malice and Verrazano will breeze Aug. 10 at Saratoga. Also scheduled to breeze over the weekend is Moreno, third in the Jim Dandy for Eric Guillot.
Orb Extends Fair Hill Stay, Preps for Travers
Though Hall of Fame horseman Shug McGaughey originally planned to bring Phipps Stable and Stuart Janney III's Malibu Moon colt to the upstate New York racetrack Aug. 7, he could remain in Maryland until next week.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 7/30/2013
John Velazquez, Saratoga, Monmouth, Thistledown, Woodbine, Palace Malice, Verrazano, Arapahoe & more view slideshow
The Week in Photos for 7/30/2013
Saratoga; Monmouth; Thistledown, Woodbine, Palace Malice, Verrazano, Arapahoe & more
After the Wire - Haskell Invitational
Evan Hammonds recaps the efforts of Palace Malice and Verrazano from the weekend. watch video
After the Wire - Haskell Invitational & Jim Dandy
Review the efforts of Palace Malice and Verrazano from over the weekend. Will the Haskell and Jim Dandy runners meet in the Travers? Who would win?
Verrazano, Palace Malice Set for Travers
While trainer Todd Pletcher concedes it's not an ideal situation, he will point both Palace Malice and Verrazano to the $1 million Travers Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 24 at Saratoga Race Course.
Verrazano Dazzles With Easy Haskell Victory
Verrazano led the 3-year-old ranks this spring, and after his thorough demolishing of a good field in the $1 million William Hill Haskell Invitational July 28 at Monmouth Park, it looks like he's back on top.
Oxbow Draws Post 5, Second Choice in Haskell
Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Oxbow drew post 5 and was installed as the 2-1 second choice while Verrazano is the 9-5 morning-line favorite for the $1 million Haskell Invitational (gr. I) to be run July 28 at Monmouth Park.
Solid Haskell Invitational Field Taking Shape
Preakness Stakes (gr. I) victor Oxbow and Wood Memorial (gr. I) winner Verrazano are among those likely to start in the $1 million William Hill Haskell Invitational (gr. I) at Monmouth Park July 28.
Oxbow, Pointing to Haskell, Arrives at Spa
Calumet Farm's Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Oxbow arrived at Saratoga Race Course at noon July 9 and will make his next start in the $1 million William Hill Haskell Invitational (gr. I) July 28 at Monmouth Park.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 6/18/2013
Churchill, Chantilly, Hollywood, Belmont, Monmouth; Presque Isle Downs and much more! View Slideshow
Verrazano Flies Home Alone in Pegasus Romp
In the first major stakes for 3-year-olds following the Triple Crown, favored Verrazano was an easy winner of the $148,500 Pegasus Stakes (gr. III) June 16 after his main challenger, Itsmyluckyday, was pulled up at Monmouth.
Pegasus Next Up for Verrazano, Itsmyluckyday
Triple Crown contenders Verrazano and Itsmyluckyday head a seven-horse field entered in the $150,000 Pegasus Stakes (gr. III) for 3-year-olds June 16 at Monmouth Park.
El Padrino to Northview PA in 2014
Superbly bred graded stakes winner El Padrino will enter stud in 2014 under the Northview Stallion Station banner, standing his first season at Northview PA in Peach Bottom.
Kentucky Derby Preview: All About Orb
Florida Derby winner Orb has Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey excited about the May 4 Kentucky Derby--more excited, said McGaughey, than he's ever been. But 19 other 3-year-olds also have their sights on the Derby.
Velazquez Rides in First Race Since April 7
Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez, who will ride undefeated Verrazano in Saturday's Kentucky Derby, returned to competition the afternoon of May 2 at Belmont Park, finishing seventh on his first mount since April 7.
Connections
| Trainer | O'BRIEN AIDAN |
|---|---|
| Jockey | O'BRIEN JOSEPH |
| Owner | MRS JOHN MAGNIER, M TABOR & D SMITH |
| Breeder | EMORY A HAMILTON |
Pedigree
| Verrazano View Five-Cross Pedigree | More Than Ready | Southern Halo |
| Woodman's Girl | ||
| Enchanted Rock | Giant's Causeway | |
| Chic Shirine |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2011 Hip 757 |
Yearling | Lets Go Stable | Middlebrook Farm, agent | $250,000 |
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