Slow Down Andy never did slow down while taking the $300,000 Awesome Again (G1) gate-to-wire at Santa Anita Park. Mario Gutierrez was aboard for trainer Doug O’Neill and owner Reddam Racing—the same connections as Slow Down Andy’s sire, Nyquist. Source
Category: Breaking News
This category covers the latest breaking news related to horses. It is a great place to find out about recent events, such as new research, upcoming races, and horse welfare stories.
Into Mischief’s 2024 Stud Fee Holds Steady at $250,000
Spendthrift Farm announced the multiple leading sire’s fee Sept. 28, along with the majority of the fees for its roster of 26 stallions. Fees are to be determined for Arabian Lion, Maximus Mischief, Mitole, Omaha Beach, Vino Rosso, and Zandon. Source
Airdrie Lands Kentucky Derby Winner Mage for Stud Duty
Mage will stand at stud at the Midway, Ky., nursery upon his retirement from racing. The son of Good Magic is currently being aimed for the Nov. 4 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1). Source
Saudi Crown Leads Wire to Wire in Pennsylvania Derby
Hustled to the lead by jockey Florent Geroux, Saudi Crown controlled the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (G1) from start to finish, outlasting a late-running Dreamlike to prevail. Source
$1.1M Curlin Colt to Carlisle on Day 4 at Keeneland
Halfway through the fourth session at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, agent Lauren Carlisle, buying for an undisclosed client, saw out rapid-fire bidding to acquire a $1.1 million Curlin colt consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency. Source
Talla, West Point Team Up for $1.05M Not This Time Colt
West Point Thoroughbreds and Talla Racing partnered to acquire a Not This Time colt for $1.05 million Sept. 14 at Keeneland. The colt was the first seven-figure purchase during the fourth day of the ongoing September Yearling Sale. Source
Talla, West Point Acquire Not This Time Colt for $1.05M
West Point Thoroughbreds and Talla Racing partnered to acquire a Not This Time colt for $1.05 million Sept. 14 at Keeneland. The colt was the first seven-figure purchase of the fourth day of Keeneland’s ongoing September Yearling Sale. Source
Sibling to Kentucky Derby Winner Mage Brings $1.2M
Freshman sire McKenzie has a banner Day 3 at the Keeneland September Sale after the colt out of Puca commanded $1.2 million from Dottie Ingordo, bidding on behalf of CRK Stable. His Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning sibling Mage was fresh on their minds. Source
Spendthrift, Repole Buy Gun Runner Colt for $1.15M
A chestnut colt consigned as Hip 614 by Runnymede Farm, who co-bred him with Peter Callahan, sold for $1.15 million Sept. 13 during the third session of the September Yearling Sale at Keeneland. Source
Clearsky-Bred Into Mischief Colt Jumps Up at $1.1M
The colt out of grade 3 winner Ever So Clever was the first horse to hit seven figures on Day 3 of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. Source