Violence's First Starter Gets Commanding Win
Buy Sell Hold, a Violence filly out of stakes winner Melody Lady, went 4 1/2 furlongs wire-to-wire in :51.84 in the second race April 20 at Keeneland. She is owned by J. Kirk and Judy Robison.
Violence
- Dark Bay or Brown Colt
- Born 2010
- KY-Bred
Anne M. Eberhardt
Buy Sell Hold with Florent Geroux wins race 2, the Winter Quarter, at Keeneland becoming the first winner for her sire Violence. April 20, 2017 Keeneland in Lexington, Ky.
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Violence wins the Nashua Stakes (gr. 2) Kockey: Javier Castellano AQUEDUCT, Ozone Park, NY Purse: $200,000 Date: November 4, 2012 Class: Grade 2 TV: Age: 2 yo Race: 8 Distance: One Mile Post Time: 3:43 PM
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Violence wins the 2012 CashCall Futurity.
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Violence wins the 2012 CashCall Futurity.
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Violence wins the 2012 CashCall Futurity.
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Violence wins the 2012 CashCall Futurity.
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Violence wins the 2012 CashCall Futurity.
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Violence wins the 2012 CashCall Futurity.
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Violence wins the 2012 CashCall Futurity.
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Violence wins the Nashua Stakes.
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Violence wins the Nashua Stakes.
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Violence wins the Nashua Stakes.
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Violence Filly Had Top F-T October Return
A filly from the first crop of Hill ‘n’ Dale stallion Violence bought in July for $25,000 returned a quick substantial profit for her owner when sold for $190,000 at the Fasig-Tipton October yearling sale.
Numbers Up as Keeneland Sale Enters Book 4
It wasn’t quite to the levels of Books 1 and 2, but there was a lot of energy at the Keeneland September yearling sale as Book 4 selling began with a Sept. 20 session that yielded across-the board increases.
Filly by Violence Tops Early at F-T July Sale
Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners went to $235,000 to purchase a filly from the first crop of Violence during the first session of the Fasig-Tipton July selected yearling sale. The filly was consigned as Hip 61 by Taylor Made Sales Agency.
Keeneland: Average Up as Sale Nears End
The Keeneland November breeding stock sale's overall average remained up through the 12-day sale's penultimate day, but median was slightly behind after 11 sessions.
Hill 'n' Dale Sets Fees; Curlin's Undecided
Hill 'n' Dale Farms has released its stallion roster and fees for 2016, but it hasn't yet announced the fee for its newly acquired stallion Curlin. His fee will be announced at a future date.
First Reported Foal for Violence a Filly
The first reported foal for Hill 'n' Dale Farms stallion Violence is a chestnut filly born Jan. 25. The youngster is out of out the winning Touch Gold mare Guiding Star.
Trappe Shot Weanling Tops Keeneland November
Weanlings were the top sellers Nov. 9 at the Keeneland November auction's sixth session, where a $200,000 Trappe Shot colt got the highest bid on a day of across-the-board increases.
Report of Mares Bred Shows Modest Increase
Led by increases in five major states, the number of mares bred in North America this year increased 1.1% while the number of stallions declined 8.9%, according to the Report of Mares Bred released by The Jockey Club Oct. 21.
Hill 'n' Dale's 2015 Roster, Fees Released
John Sikura's Hill 'n' Dale Farms near Lexington has released its stallion roster and fees for 2015, headed by Stormy Atlantic and Midnight Lute at $25,000 live foal stands and nurses.
Hill 'n' Dale Releases 2014 Stud Fees
John Sikura's Hill 'n' Dale Farms near Lexington has released its 2014 stallion roster and stud fees, headed by Stormy Atlantic and Midnight Lute, who will stand for $30,000 and $25,000, respectively.
Hill 'n' Dale Sets Violence's Fee at $15,000
Hill 'n' Dale Farms announced July 16 that grade I winner Violence will stand the 2014 breeding season for $15,000.
Orb Sets a Course to the Classics
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
Orb is a modern representative of a long and happy association between the Janneys and the Phipps family.
Violence Retired to Hill 'n' Dale
Violence, one of the winter book favorites for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), has been officially retired from racing and will reside at John G. Sikura's Hill 'n' Dale Farms near Lexington.
Violence Fractures Sesamoid, Off Derby Trail
Grade I winner Violence, among the early favorites for this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), sustained a fracture to his right front medial sesamoid and is off the Triple Crown trail.
Orb Overcomes Violence in Fountain of Youth
Fast-improving Orb was golden in his stakes debut for trainer Shug McGaughey in the $400,000 Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth (gr. II), coming from off the pace to run down odds-on choice Violence for a narrow win Feb. 23.
Unlocking Winners: Derby Preps Get Serious
A pair of 50-point races are on tap this weekend. read blog
THS: The Fountain of Youth
Claire and Pete preview the Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) at Gulfstream Park, and the Risen Star (gr. II) at Fair Grounds. Watch Video
And They're Off: Spring Training Edition
- By Steve Haskin
Lenny and Steve discuss Foaling Season, the 'Old Guys' - Gary Stevens and Mike Smith, and talk to Nick Sallusto, Racing Manager and Bloodstock Agent, who purchased by Violence and Falling Sky. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. Watch Video
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 2/19/2013
- By Steve Haskin
The third spot in Steve's Derby Dozen is 'invaded', see where Shanghai Bobby ends up. Plus, there is a new name on the list of 12 contenders. read blog
Violence Favored of 11 in Fountain of Youth
Undefeated Violence tops a Feb. 23 Fountain of Youth field that includes He's Had Enough, Cerro, Orb, and Falling Sky among 11 starters.
Unbeaten Violence Set for Fountain of Youth
Undefeated Violence breezed five furlongs in 1:00.36 at Palm Meadows Training Center in his final preparation for a scheduled start in the $400,000 Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth (gr. II) Feb. 23 at Gulfstream Park
Orb to Fountain of Youth Pending Monday Work
Recent allowance winner Orb will likely run Feb. 23 in the $400,000 Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) at Gulfstream Park, providing that he pleases trainer Shug McGaughey in a workout scheduled for Feb. 18.
Haskin's Derby Trail: Big Two Locked & Loaded
Pletcher vs. Baffert? Yes, the armies are massing and they could confront each other on the banks of the Ohio on the first Saturday in May. read blog
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 2/12/2013
Steve wants you to guess who has shifted on his Derby Dozen this week. Watch his video to find out why! watch video
'All Others' at 6-5 in Derby Future Wager
As expected, the "all others" wagering interest was the heavy 6-5 favorite after the first day of betting in the first Kentucky Derby Future Wager pool was completed Feb. 8.
'All Others' Favorite in Pool 1 of KDFW
Churchill Downs oddsmaker Mike Battaglia made "All Others" the strong choice over Shanghai Bobby and Violence in the first pool of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager, which opens a three-day run Feb. 8.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 1/28/2013
The first Derby Dozen of 2013 is officially here! Who has the top spot in Steve's list? read blog
Shanghai Bobby, Violence Ready for Gulfstream
Trainer Todd Pletcher said both Shanghai Bobby and Violence are on target for their respective 3-year-old debuts, the Jan. 26 Holy Bull (gr. III) and the Feb. 23 Fountain of Youth (gr. II).
Violence Holds Promise of Racing Glory
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
The equine Violence now must be considered a leading Triple Crown prospect for owner Black Rock Thoroughbreds and trainer Todd Pletcher.
Unbeaten Violence Wins CashCall Futurity
Favored Violence remained unbeaten in three starts when he ran down front-running Fury Kapcori for victory in the $750,000 CashCall Futurity (gr. I), the final graded stakes of the autumn meet at Hollywood Park Dec. 15.
THS: The CashCall Futurity
Tom and Pete preview the CashCall Futurity. Watch Video
Contentious CashCall Futurity Set Saturday
He's Had Enough, who missed by a head winning the Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) last month, and Nashua Stakes (gr. II) victor Violence face a quartet from the Bob Baffert barn in the CashCall Futurity (gr. I).
Baffert Quartet Likely for CashCall Futurity
Trainer Bob Baffert, long a major player in the CashCall Futurity (gr. I), formerly the Hollywood Futurity, expects to have four entrants in the Dec. 15 renewal.
No Stopping Violence in Bumpy Nashua Stakes
Violence proved profitable in the $200,000 Nashua Stakes (gr. II) for 2-year-olds Nov. 4 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Connections
| Trainer | Todd A. Pletcher |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Javier Castellano |
| Owner | Black Rock Stables, LLC |
| Breeder | Dell Ridge Farm, LLC |
Pedigree
| Violence View Five-Cross Pedigree | Medaglia d'Oro | El Prado (IRE) |
| Cappucino Bay | ||
| Violent Beauty | Gone West | |
| Storming Beauty |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2011 Hip 469 |
Yearling | Sallusto & Albina, agent for Black Rock Stables | Hill 'n' Dale Sales Agency, agent | $600,000 |
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