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For Week ending January 20, 2011
JEANNIE S. (07 f. o/o Ricki S., by Prized) was a winner at Tampa Bay on December 28 in a mile and a sixteenth turf event valued at $18,500. The win was by a half of a length and bumps her totals to 27-4-8-2 and $99,633. Owner: Carlos Rafael. Breeder: Steve Schriever.
GAME BALL (07 h. o/o Balldo, by Saint Ballado) was a half length winner at Gulfstream on January 15, winning a $20,000 allowance going a mile and an eighth on the turf by a half of a length. The win is his ninth, giving him more than a .500 batting average and raising his totals to 16-9-1-0 and $102,050.
SQUARE DEAL (05 g. o/o Jaded, by Gone West) was a winner at Santa Anita on January 14, taking a 6 f. test valued at $24,400 by 2 and a quarter lengths. The win raises his productive record to 26-7-3-6 and his earnings to $190,934. Owner: Keh or Margolis or O'Neill. Breeder: HIO Stables Inc.
DEPUTY NOTICE (07 g. o/o Drax Hall, by Silver Deputy) was a winner at Parx Racing on January 9 when he won a $25,308 maiden event going a mile and seventy yards on the main track. The victory was by a length and a quarter and gives him a promising record of 3-1-1-1 and earnings of $18,620. Owner: Lisa Guerrero & William Hopkins. Breeder: Tottenwood Thoroughbreds.
HEAVENLY PRIDE (08 f. o/o Forgotten Secret, by Secret Slew) was a winner at Gulfstream on January 7 when she won a 5 f. conditions event valued at $25,300. The win was by of a length and gives her earnings of $115,415 and a record of 12-3-2-3. Owner: Bruce Lundsford. Breeder: Robert A. Adams.
For Week ending December 9, 2011
GAME BALL (07 c. o/o Balldo, by Saint Ballado) was a winner at Gulfstream on December 9, turning in a convincing effort in a $21,000 allowance to win by 4-1/.2 lengths. The win gives her updated totals of 15-8-1-0- and $90,050. Owner/Breeder: John C. Oxley.
SPECTACULAR SKY (08 f. o/o La Princesse by Boone's Mill) ran second in a 6 furlong race at Hollywood Park on December 3 in a race valued at $48,700. Placing by just a head in front of the other horses, her earnings now total $65,400 and her record is raised to 7-1-2-2. Owner: AJM Racing LLC. Breeder: John Boyce and Mildred Boyce.
SKY ANGEL (08 f. o/o Quiet Optimism by Deputy Minister) came in second at Hollywood Park on December 2 in a 6 furlong race. Placing by 3 1/4 lengths, this win brought her earnings to $22,880 and gives her a record of 8-1-1-0. Owner: Dana L. Rocheford. Breeder: Tom Clark and Nancy Clark.
For Week ending November 25, 2011
BLUE DAY IN MAY (07 g. o/o Gal O Gal, by Manlove) was a winner at Hawthorne on November 20 when he took a maiden event going 6-1/2 f. by three lengths. The win raises his record to 9-1-1-1 and his earnings to $11,492. Owner: Eduardo Candelas & Maribel Salas. Breeder: Tracy Farmer.
SKY HIGH LADY (09 f. o/o My Dear Lady, by Mutakddim) was a winner at Churchill on November 17 by a neck in a $45,340 maiden special going a mile and a sixteenth. The win gives her a record of 4-1-1-1 and earnings of $53,121. Owner/Breeder: John C. Oxley.
SKY HIGH HATTY (07 f. o/o Min Elreeh, by Danzig) was a winner at Golden Gate Park on November 13 in a $32,998 allowance going a mile and a sixteenth on the turf. The win was by a head and raises her record to 13-5-3-2 and her earnings to $102,730. Owner: Jerry Hollendorfer. Breeder: Liberation Farm, J. Stuart & P. Bance.
MAYAKOBA MESA (08 f. o/o Stake, by Boundary) was a winner at Hollywood Park on November 13, winning a $26,050 maiden test going a 6 f. The victory was by a length and raises her record to 7-1-1-1 and her earnings to $38,210. Owner: Barry P. Schochet. Breeder: Needham-Betz Thoroughbreds Inc/Kidder/Blackburn/Lamanti.
For Week ending November 11, 2011
MASKED MAIDEN (08 f. o/o Cataballerina, by Tabasco Cat) was victorious at Woodbine on November 5 in the $180,500 Maple Leaf Stakes going one mile and a quarter on the all weather track. She closed in for the lead on the backstretch and worked hard to hold off her competitors down the stretch to take the victory. This raises her record to 4-3-1-0 and earnings to $178,542. Owner: Nuckols Farm and Debby Oxley. Breeder: Nuckols Farm, Inc.
FLYSKYFLY (08 g. o/o Princess Falina, by Mr. Greenley) was a winner at Remington Park on November 5 in a maiden conditions event valued at $15,313 traveling 6 f. on the dirt. The colt was engaged during the entire race, finishing with aclear 3-1/4 length victory over his rivals. The win raises his record to 8-1-1-2 and earnings to Kline, N. Strong, R. Swanson, J. Britton.
For Week ending October 28, 2011
SMART SKY (07 g. o/o Flashy N Smart, by Smarten) was a winner on October 21 at Woodbine in a $21,000 conditions test going a mile and an eighth on the all weather track. The win raises his record to 18-2-2-2 and his earnings to $103,984. Owner: C. Scott Abbott Racing Stable Ltd. Breeder: Terra Farms Ltd.
SKY ANGEL (08 f. o/o Quiet Optimism, by Deputy Minister) was a winner at Santa Anita Park on October 27 in a 6-1/2 f. maiden race valued at $18,000. The filly had speed out of the gate and then stalked off the rail to gain the lead, winning by a length and three quarters. Her current record is 7-1-0-0 and her earnings now total $16,480. Owner: Dana Rocheford. Breeder: Tom and Nancy Clark.
For Week ending October 14, 2011
Embracing Hearts (09 f. o/o Two Hearts, by Deputy Minister) was second in the $75,000 Selima Stakes on October 15 at Laurel Park going 6 f. on the turf. The two-year-old filly was just a 1/2 length shy of the win, advancing strong off the rail, while stalking the lead into the stretch. This effort raises her record to 6-1-2-0, with earnings reaching $35,935. Owner: PTK, LLC. Breeder: John C Oxley.
For Week ending October 14, 2011
SPIRITED MISS (09 f o/o Little Hussy, by Horse Chestnut) came up second on October 8 traveling one and one sixteenth miles at Woodbine in the $223,785 Mazarine Stakes. She was a tough competitor for BLUE HEART when she hustled during the late turn but fin-ished just a head off the leader. The persistent filly brought her record to 3-1-1-0 and earnings to $85,430. Owner/ Breeder: John C. Oxley
GAME BALL (07 c. o/o Balldo, by Saint Ballado) was a winner at Fort Erie on October 11 in a $16,320 starter allowance going a mile and a half on the main track. The colt was the odds-on favorite at post time and proved to be much the best, taking the race by 4 lengths with ease. The win is his third in a row and sets his record at 13-6-1-0 and his earnings at $63,057. Owner/Breeder: John C. Oxley.
LOFTY AMBITION (08 f. o/o Blind Ambition, by Po-litical Ambition) was a winner by 3-1/2 lengths on October 13 at Santa Anita in a 6-1/2 f. maiden special run on the main track. The confident win raises her record to 3-1-0-1 and her earnings to $53,400. Owner: Harris Farms Inc, Lepore & Lepore. Breeder: Harris Farms, Inc., Jeanne Bowers-Lepore & Michael Lepore.
PEEK OF HEAVEN (08 f. o/o Proud Angel, by Fusaichi Pegasus) was a winner at Laurel Park on Octo-ber 8, taking a 7 f. conditions race valued at $20,000 by the tightest of noses. The filly just kept grinding and re-warded her owners with her first win in five starts and earnings of $13,213. Owner: Sagamore Farm. Breeder: Ron McCauley.
NEW BELIEVER (05 g. o/o Cocktail Sauce, by To-basco Cat) was a winner at Keeneland on October 9, taking a conditions race going 6 f. on the all weather track by a length and a quarter. The win raises his productive record to 19-6-2-1 and his earnings to $171,604. Owner: Wesley A Ward. Breeder: John T. Ward, Jr. & Donna C. Ward.
For Week ending September 23, 2011
SKY VENTURE (07 g. o/o Honeymooner, by Suave Prospect) was a winner at Calder big time, taking a mile allowance valued at $29,620 by 6-1/2 lengths. The win raises his record to 24-4-0-4 and his earnings to $72,266. Owner: Dr. Derek and Kimberly Paul. Breeder: Dereck Paul.
Keeneland September Sale Highlights
| Hip# | o/o | Purchaser | Price |
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| 1279 | Anchors Away | Mark Casse, agent | $210,000 |
| 1302 | Broad Queen | Jerry Hollendorfer | $80,000 |
| 2242 | Floral Park | Mark Casse, agent | $230,000
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For Week ending September 16, 2011
TADAAWI (08 f. o/o Muklah, by Singspiel) was a winner at Arlington on September 9, sprinting to a win by 5-1/2 lengths in a $14,121 all weather contest. The victory comes in her third lifetime start and gives her earnings of $7,960. Owner/Breeder: Shadwell Stable.
PIE TOWN (06 g. o/o Verve, by Unbridled) was a winner by a hard-fought neck on September 14 when he rallied 5 wide, dueled for the lead in late stretch and prevailed in the mile and a sixteenth all weather match at Presque Isle Downs. The win in the $20,100 event gives him updated totals of 12-2-1-0 and $23,610. Owner: Alexander Gordon-Watson. Breeder: Charles Fipke.
TAR BEACH (06 g. o/o Quichesterbahn, by Broad Brush) was a winner in an unplanned match race at Delaware Park on September 13. After the race was taken off the turf and run on the dirt at the same distance, all but one other horse scratched. TAR BEACH dictated the pace the entire way, and drew away in the end to win by 5-1/4 with ease. The win gives him a record of 33-6-8-5 and earnings of $223,041. Owner: Vince Campanella. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
MORENO SKY (08 c. o/o Pot Of Tricks, by Mazel Trick) was a winner for the first time in his career on September 10, taking a 6 f. maiden test at Evangeline by a length and three-quarters. The win raises his record to 7-1-0-2 and his earnings to $9,604. Owner: Kenneth Vickair. Breeder: Hindman Limited Partnership LLLP.
Keeneland September Sale Highlights
| Hip# | o/o | Purchaser | Price |
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| 1027 | Miss Matched | Mark Casse, agent | $170,000 |
| 460 | Vargas Girl | Jay Em Ess Stable | $150,000 |
| 1058 | Mystical Woman | Donkey Island Racing | $70,000
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For Week ending September 9, 2011
CULOTTE (09 f. o/o Normandy's Nell, by Mt. Livermore) was a winner by 2-3/4 as the odds-on favorite in the $50,000 Opelousas S. at Evangeline Downs on September 8. The filly won the Mountaineer Juvenile Fillies S. last time out and this newest win raises the totals to 4-3-0-0 and $112,258. Owner: Gold Mark Farm, LLC. Breeder: Normandy Farm, LLC.
SATANS QUICK CHICK (06 m. o/o Dancing Devlette, by Devil's Bag), a track-record-setter and Grade 2 winner, is still grinding. Most recently she finished second at Saratoga in the $75,000 Sightseek S. going a mile and an eighth. The effort upped her record to 19-5-4-3 and her earnings to $401,890. Owner: Jerry Jamgotchian. Breeder: Hargus Sexton & Sandra Sexton.
ME AND MY GALS (09 c. o/o Kisses For My Gal, by Unbridled) was a dominant winner first time out on September 1, taking a Hoosier maiden special by 8-1/4 lengths. The win in the $35,000 event starts her earnings off at $21,000. Owner: Dennis Albaugh. Breeder: Debby Oxley.
For Week ending September 2, 2011
J W Blue (08 c. o/o Kentucky Storm, by Dynaformer) always gives it his all. The colt ran a game third on August 27 in the $1,000,000 Travers S. (G1) at Saratoga, finishing 2-3/4 lengths behind the winner. The effort raises his record to 10-2-2-2 and his earnings to $196,470. Owner: Duncan Murray & Stewart Garylle. Breeders: Robert Low & Lawana Low.
SPIRITED MISS (09 f. o/o Little Hussy, by Horse Chestnut) was a first time starter, first time winner on August 27 when she cruised to a 3/4 length score at Woodbine in a $59,980 maiden special sprinting 6 f. on the lawn. The filly stopped the clock in 1:09 flat and started her bankroll off at $34,167. Owner/Breeder: John C. Oxley.
ME AND MY GALS (09 c. o/o Kisses for My Gal, by Unbridled) was a speedy debut winner at Hoosier Park on September 1, taking a $35,000 maiden special by 8-1/4 lengths in a time of 1:08.80. The easy win starts her bankroll off at $21,000. Owner: Dennis Albaugh. Breeder: Debby Oxley.
BACKLIT SKY (07 f. o/o Backfield N. Motion, by All Gone) was a winner at Parx Racing on August 30 when she cruised under the wire 2-1/2 lengths ahead of the competition in a $23,000 conditions race going 5-1/2 f. The win raises her record to 18-3-1-7 and her earnings to $70,911. Owner: Mario DeJesus Arriaga. Breeder: Kay Dennis & Florida Bloodstock LLC.
For Week ending August 19, 2011
SKYLORD (08 c. o/o Skyscape, by Marquetry) was a big winner at Hoosier Park on August 12 when he easily bested his rivals in a $24,000 contest by 4-1/4 lengths. He stopped the clock in 1:09 3/5 in the six f. event, upping his record to 5-2-0-1 and his earnings to $50,220. Owner: Patrick D. Donahoe. Breeder: Visionary Racing LLC.
CORSICA (07 f. o/o Lavender Girl, by Belong To Me) was a winner at Presque Isle on August 16 in a $41,000 allowance going 5 f. on the all weather track. The win was by 3-1/4 lengths going away and raises her record to 11-4-3-1 and earnings to $97,125. Owner: Kaleem Shah, Inc. Breeder: Iris Egan.
SKY VENTURE (07 g. o/o Honeymooner, by Suave Prospect) was a winner at Calder on August 18 in a one mile dirt test valued at $17,950. The win was by a neck and the effort raises his record to 23-3-0-4 and $54,686. Owner: Dr. Derek K. and Kimberly Paul. Breeder: Dr. Derek K. Paul.
For Week ending August 12, 2011
CULOTTE (09 f. o/o Normandy's Nell, by Mt. Livermore) was a game winner at Mountaineer in the $85,000 Mountaineer Juvenile Fillies S. on August 6. The filly posted a length and a quarter score to raise her record to 3-2-0-0 and her earnings to $82,258. Owner: Gold Mark Farm. Breeder: Normandy Farm LLC.
Square Deal (05 g. o/o Jaded, by Gone West) was a winner on August 10, taking a $91,700 allowance going 5 f. on the main track by a hard-fought head. The win raises his record to 22-6-2-6 and his earnings now stand at $170,784. Owner: Rustin and Juliana Krez, Robert Wiles and Twilight Racing LLC. Breeder: HIO Stables, Inc.
TRUFFLE SHUFFLE (07 f. o/o Weepnomoremylady, by Summer Squall) shuffled to a win on August 5 when she took a Charles Town conditions test by 2-1/4 lengths. The win raises her record to 22-3-3-4 and her earnings to $52,668. Owner: David B. Bloom. Breeder: Fair Way Equine LLC.
For Week ending August 5, 2011
MASKED MAIDEN (08 f. o/o Cataballerina, by Tabasco Cat) was an impressive maiden-breaking winner at Woodbine on July 27, taking a $60,487 maiden special turf test by 2-1/2 lengths in her second lifetime start. The maiden-no-more now has a record of 2-1-1-0 and earnings of $41,952. Owner: Nuckols Farm & Debbie M. Oxley. Breeder: Nuckols Farm, Inc.
SKY DREAMER (09 f. o/o To Dream About, by Monarchos) was a first time starter, first time winner on August 1 when she took a $67,100 maiden special going 6 f. on the turf at Woodbine. The filly got squeezed back early, but came around the filly and won going away by a half of a length. Her earnings start out at $35,093. Owner/Breeder: John C. Oxley.
MAGIC MESA (08 f. o/o Saintly Magic, by Saint Ballado) was a gutsy winner on August 1 when she took a $40,000 maiden special at Delaware Park by the slightest of noses and drew away as they past the wire. The win raises her record to one win in two starts and earnings of $26,400. Owner: Augustin Stable. Breeder: Lynn Alexander & Dapple Bloodstock.
PIE TOWN (06 g. o/o Verve, by Unbridled) was a winner at Colonial Downs on July 31 in a maiden test going a mile on the turf. The win was by three-quarters of a length and raised his record to 9-1-1-0 and earnings to $11.760. Owner: Alexander Gordon-Watson. Breeder: Charles Fipke.
For Week ending July 29, 2011
MASKED MAIDEN (08 f. o/o Cataballerina, by Tabasco Cat) won a $67,100 maiden special weight at Woodbine on July 27th going a mile on the turf. The filly saved ground early, took command in the final furlong, and prevailed willingly. With this triumph the filly broke her maiden and improves her record to 2-1-1-0 with earnings of $39,963. Owner: Nuckols Farm & Oxley, Debbie M. Breeder: Nuckols Farm Inc.
TAIERI RIVER (07 g. o/o Ilusoria, by Maria's Mon) won a $22,600 test at Woodbine on July 23rd going a mile and a sixteenth on the all weather track. The 4-year-old saved ground on the far turn, chased into the stretch to prevail late while fully extended. This victory gives him a record of 10-4-2-1 with earnings of $59,765. Owner: Let It Ride Stable. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
MESA MIRAGE (07 f. o/o Beauty Brush, by Broad Brush) won an $16,000 allowance at Canterbury Park on July 23rd going 7 1/2 furlongs on the turf. The filly set the pace on the inside, challenged through the second turn and drove clear under steady urging. This victory im-proves her record to 13-3-3-1 with earnings of $33,402. Owner/Breeder: Almar Farm.
For Week ending July 22, 2011
SKY MUSIC (08 c. o/o Silence Please, by Quiet American) picked up the show in the New York Derby Stakes on July 16th going a mile and a sixteenth. The 3-year-old colt was well placed, angled out in the lane, and finished willingly. The event on the turf improves his re-cord to 8-2-1-2 and earnings of $101,690. Owner: Dog-wood Stable. Breeder: Berkshire Stud.
EMBRACING HEARTS (09 f. o/o Two Hearts, by Deputy Minister) won a $23,000 maiden special weight at Colonial Downs on July 14th going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf. Under jockey Alberto Delgardo the 2-year-old cruised home by an impressive 10 lengths after she drew off in the upper stretch. She broke her maiden and has now a record of 2-1-1-0 with earnings of $17,940. Owner: PTK LLC. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
For Week ending July 15, 2011
J W Blue (08 c. o/o Kentucky Storm, by Dynaformer) keeps knocking on that stakes door and he almost got his foot (or hoof) in it in his latest effort. The colt finished second by a neck in the $100,000 Barbaro S. at Delaware Park on July 9. His record is now 9-2-2-1 and his earnings stand at $96,470. Owner/Breeder: The Elkstone Group.
TAR BEACH (-6 g. o/o Quichesterbahn, by Broad Brush) was a big winner at Parx Racing on July 10 when he took a $51,160 allowance going a mile and seventy yards by 5-3/4 lengths. The big win raises his totals to 31-5-8-5 and $209,601. Owner: Vince Campanella. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
| Fasig-Tipton July Sales Highlights |
| Hip# | 0/0 | Purchaser | Price |
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| 175 | A Little Evil | Jim Wells | $155,000 |
| 69 | Preemptive Attack | Reunion Stables | $60,000 |
For Week ending July 1, 2011
SKY BLAZER (08 g. o/o Highland Hope, by Unaccounted For) won a $53,000 allowance at Belmont Park on June 29th going 1 1/4 miles on the turf. The gelding hooked up in a stretch duel with the runner up, managed to take command and was up in time late. He now has a record of 4-2-0-1 with earnings of $73,790. Owner: Young Joyce B. and Gerald McManis. Breeder: Bonner Young.
FLEET FRANCIS (05 m. o/o Fleet Francais, by Afleet) was a winner in a $18,000 test at Monmouth Park on June 26th going a mile on the dirt. The mare cruised home by 2 3/4 lengths after she saved ground into the lane and kicked off to prevail easily. The win raises her record up to 27-8-2-6 with earnings of $80,637. Owner: Maryann F. Lerro. Breeder: Stonestreet Mares LLC.
For Week ending June 24, 2011
TAIERI RIVER (07 g. o/o Ilusoria, by Maria's Mon) won a $21,000 test at Woodbine on June 23rg going a mile and a sixteenth on the all weather track. The 4-year-old chased on the far turn, came six wide to the top of the stretch and came out ahead. She now has a record of 9-3-2-1 and earnings of $48,202. Owner: Let it ride Stable. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
BECATA (08 f. o/o Conversion, by Alydeed) won a $16,000 event at Presque Isle Downs on June 23rd going 5 1/2 furlongs on the all weather track. The filly angled out five wide at the three-sixteenths pole rallied and was up in time late. This performance raises her record up to 13-4-0-3 with earnings of $48,800. Owner: Rafael Ramos. Breeder: Aron Yagoda & David Bechtol.
For Week ending June 17, 2011
ARCH TRAVELER (08 c. o/o Mettle, by Silver Deputy) was 3rd at Belmont Park's $250,000 Grade 2 Woody Stephens on June 11th going 7 furlongs on the dirt. The colt tucked along the rail soon after the start drifted outward in the late stages and just missed second. This performance raises his record up to 7-3-1-2 with earnings of $141,250. Owner: Zayat Stables LLC. Breeder: Oakbrook Farm.
J W Blue (08 c. o/o Kentucky Storm, by Dynaformer) was second best in the $50,000 Floor Show Stakes at Delaware Park on June 13th going a mile and a sixteenth on the dirt. The colt loomed a threat outside the winner into the final furlong and managed to finish second best. With this performance the 3-year-old has now a record of 8-2-1-1 with earnings of $76,470. Owner: L. Paul, Jr. Fowler. Breeder: Castleton Lyons, Kilboy Estate Inc.
TAIERI RIVER (07 g. o/o Ilosoria, by Maria's Moon) was a winner in a $21,000 test at Woodbine on June 15th going 1 1/8 miles on the all weather track. The gelding stalked the pace and bid three wide on the turn for home to prevail by 3 1/4 lengths. He now has a record of 8-2-2-1 with earnings of $37,361. Owner: Let It Ride Stable. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
For Week ending June 10, 2011
HEAVENLY PRIDE (08 f. o/o Forgotten Secret, by Secret Slew) triumphed in a $70,300 allowance at Woodbine on June 5th going 7 furlongs on the all weather track. The filly rallied hard in the outside bid in the deep stretch to gain the lead and bore the palm. She now has a record of 5-2-1-1 with earnings of $78,145. Owner: Bruce Lunsford. Breeder: Robert A. Adams.
SKY MAGGY (08 g. o/o Mighty Mags, by Wild Again) won a $37,000 allowance on June 7th going a mile and 70 yards on the turf. The gelding shook clear in the drive came on again late and prevailed by a neck what raises his record up to 5-2-0-1 with earnings of $40,210. Owner: Magalen O. Bryant. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
BACKLIT SKY (07 Backfield N Motion, by All Gone) was a winner in a $22,000 test at Parx Racing going 5 1/2 furlongs on the dirt. The filly cruised home by 2 1/2 lengths after he settled of the pace early squeezed through at the rail to drew clear. She now has a record of 14-2-1-5 with earnings of $51,001. Owner: Mario DeJesus Arriaga. Breeder: Kay Dennis and Florida Bloodstock LLC.
For Week ending June 3, 2011
SKY HIGH HATTY (07 f. o/o Min Elreeh, by Danzig) triumphed in a $33,000 allowance at Golden Gate Fields on May 30th. The dark bay filly tracked the leaders to the quarter pole and out-dueled them close to the finish line. The filly has now a record of 9-4-3-1 and earnings of $81,760. Owner: Jerry Hollendorfer. Breeder: Liberation Farm, J. Stuart & P. Bance.
CORSICA (07 f. o/o Lavender Girl, by Belong To Me) was a winner at Presque Isle Park's $24,000 test on May 26th going 6 furlongs on the all weather track. The filly quickly established control and dueled clear into the lane to wrap up the win. This performance raises her record up to 7-2-2-0 with earnings of $42,525. Owner: Kaleem Shah Inc. Breeder: Iris Egan.
EM N EMMY (07 f. o/o Chalmette, by Quiet American) won a $14,000 test at Evangeline Downs on May 27th going 5 furlongs on the turf. The filly stalked the early pace from the inside and gained the lead near the stretch and came out ahead with a safe advantage of 3 1/2 lengths. She now has a record of 8-1-2-1 and earnings of $22,870. Owner: Bar A Racing Stables. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
For Week ending May 27, 2011
CORSICA (07 f. o/o Lavender Girl, by Belong To Me) was a winner at Presque Isle Park's $24,000 test on May 26th going 6 furlongs on the all weather track. The filly quickly established control and dueled clear into the lane to wrap up the win. This performance raises her record up to 7-2-2-0 with earnings of $42,525. Owner: Kaleem Shah Inc. Breeder: Iris Egan.
For Week ending May 22, 2011
ARCH TRAVELER: (08 c. o/o Mettle, by Silver Deputy) ringed up the $60,000 Ziggy's Boy Stakes at Belmont Park on May 12th. Under jockey Jose Lezcano, the 3-year-old colt was well placed along the inside, opened along the rail in mid-stretch and kicked off to win by 3 lengths. The terrific victory in this 7 furlong event on the dirt raises his record up to 6-3-1-1 with earnings of $116,250. Owner: Centennial Farms. Breeder: Monticule.
CULOTTE (09 f. o/o Normandy's Nell, by Mt. Livermore) triumphed at Churchill Downs $49,000 maiden special on May 13th going 4 1/2 furlongs on the dirt. The 2-year old filly edged clear nearing the furlong marker and broke her maiden with an impressive 5 1/2 lengths victory. She now has a record of 1-1-0-0 with earnings of $29,400. Owner: Gold Mark Farm LLC. Breeder: Normandy Farm LLC.
SKY TIGER (07 c. o/o Tigresa, by Tejano) broke his maiden at Indiana Downs in a $35,000 maiden special on May 13th going a mile on the turf. The bay colt vied for the lead along the inside, tried to shake off two rivals along the lane and was well out at the end. He now has a record of 5-1-1-1 with earnings of $31,651. Owner/Breeder: Ann Lorenson Lynch.
For Week ending May 13, 2011
J W BLUE: (08 c. o/o Kentucky Storm, by Dynaformer) was 3rd at the $50,000 Federico Tesio Stakes at Pimlico on May 7th going a mile and a sixteenth on the dirt. The 3-year-old colt was blocked from the three sixteenth pole to inside the eighth pole but managed to find room to finish 3rd at the end. This performance gives him a record of 7-2-0-1 with earnings of $66,470. Owner/Breeder: The Elkstone Group LLC.
BECATA: (08 f. o/o Conversion, by Alydeed) was a 2 3/4 lengths winner in a $14,500 test at Finger Lake on May 10th. The 3-year-old filly cruised home after she gained ground along the fourth path to challenge at the top of the lane and maintained a safe advantage at the end. The 5 furlong event on turf raises her record up to 11-3-0-2 with earnings of $38,570. Owner: Rafael Ramos. Breeder: Aron Yagoda & Davis Bechtol.
For Week ending April 29, 2011
THISKYHASNOLIMIT: (07 c. o/o Lovely Regina, by Deputy Minister) got it done at Lone Star Park in the $200,000 Texas Mile (G3) going a mile on the dirt. The four-year-old picked up his fourth stakes win on April 23rd after he out-dueled his rival on the late stretch to prevail by a half-length. This excellent performance gives him a record of 16-5-4-1 with earnings of $706,532. Owner: Cathy and Bob Zollars & Mark Wagner. Breeder: Stud TNT.
BECATA (08 f. o/o Conversion, by Alydeed) was a winner at Finer LakeÕs $13,700 test on April 23rd going 4 1/2 furlongs on the dirt. The filly was well placed along the three path, challenged for the lead in midstretch and came out ahead. She has now a record of 10-2-0-1 with earnings of $29,810. Owner: Rafael Ramos. Breeder: Aron Yagoda & David Bechtol.
For Week ending April 22, 2011
SKY HIGH HATTY (07 f. o/o Min Elreeh, by Danzig) was a winner in a $31,000 allowance at Golden Gate Fields on April 17th going a mile and sixteenth on the turf. The filly rallied under steady urging to leave the furlong pole and edged clear. The 1 1/4 lengths victory gives her a record of 8-3-3-1 with earnings of $61,690. Owner: Jerry Hollendorfer. Breeder: Liberation Farm, J. Stuart and P. Bance.
SKY IS THE LIMIT (06 g. o/o Inclination, by Victory Gallop) triumphed on April 16th at Oaklawn Park in a $47,000 event going a mile and a sixteenth on the dirt. The gelding gained ground in the final turn and came out ahead. He cruised home 1 3/4 lengths ahead which gives him a record of 13-3-5-0 with earnings of $125,857. Owner: Preston Stables LLC. Breeder: Robert B. Berger.
SHE'S ABOVE DA LAW (06 m. o/o Call Da Law, by Silver Deputy) was a winner in a $20,000 event at Oaklawn Park on April 13th going a mile and a sixteenth on the dirt. She cruised home 1 3/4 lengths ahead what raises her record up to 15-2-3-1 with earnings of $35,164. Owner: Low, Lawana L. and Robert E. Breeder: Robert Low & Lawana Low.
NEW BELIEVER (05 g. o/o Cocktail Sauce, by Tabasco Cat) won in $30,000 test at Keeneland on April 20th going 6 furlongs on the all weather track. The 6-year-old gelding saved ground on the turn, angled out for a drive and came out ahead. This triumph raises his record up to 15-5-1-1 with earnings of $148,227. Owner: Wesley A. Ward. Breeder: John T. Ward Jr. & Donna C. Ward.
For Week ending April 10, 2011
SKY BLAZER (08 g. o/o Highland Hope, by Unaccounted) broke his maiden in a $63,600 Maiden Special Weight on April 9th going a mile and a sixteenth on the turf. The 3-year-old rallied in the stretch, dueled with a rival and prevailed clearly. The win raises his record up to 2-1-0-0 with earnings of $25,864. Owner: Joyce B. Young and Gerald McManis. Breeder: Bonner, Young.
ENCHANTED MESA (08 f. o/o Sweet Solairo, by Bernstein) broke her maiden in a $28,000 contest on April 8th going one mile on the turf. The filly rallied to reach her rival at the 16th pole, was gaining the lead and edged her rival at the wire. The triumph at Gulfstream Park raises her record up to 6-1-1-0 with earnings of $22,754. Owner: Kuehne Racing. Breeder: Richard L. Schultz.
For Week ending April 1, 2011
Paloma Mesa (08 f. o/o City Sleeper, by Carson City) was second in the $200,000 Sunland Parks Oaks at Sunland Park on March 27th over a mile and a sixteenth on the dirt. Under jockey Ken Tohill, the 3-year-old filly rallied in the stretch drifting in along the rail and finished clearly second at the end. This performance raises her record up to 5-2-2-0 with earnings of $77,460. Owner: Running Horse Farm II LLC. Breeder: J. Kirk Robison & Judy Robison.
For Week ending March 11, 2011
Join in the Dance: (06 h. o/o Dance Darling, by
DevilÕs Bag) ran third in the $150,000 Maxxam Gold Cup over 9 f. on the main track at Sam Houston Park on March 5th. The one-time Kentucky Derby contender stalked the early pace before rallying in a long drive, and finishing just a neck from second place. The multiple Graded stakes performer now boasts a record of 19-2-5-5 and earnings of $442,050.
Owner: Jake Ballis, Lewis R. Swinbank, etc.
Breeder: The Answer, Ky.
For Week ending March 4, 2011
SATANS QUICK CHICK (06 m. o/o Dancing Devlette, by Devil's Bag) was second best on February 19 in the $100,000 Bayakoa S. at Oaklawn Park. The filly is a Grade 2 winner and track record-setter and now has totals of $368,973 and 14-5-2-3. Owner: Jerry Jamgotchian. Breeder: Hargus Sexton & Sandra Sexton.
SKY MUSIC (08 c. o/o Silence Please, by Quiet American) was a game second on February 18 in the $60,000 Undaunted Mettle S. at Aqueduct. The effort raises the productive colt's record to 5-2-1-1 and his earnings to $83,050. Owner: Dogwood Stable. BreedeR: Berkshire Stud.
Jelly Cable (08 f. o/o Linda Coqueta, by Rubiano) was third in her first stakes outing, the $50,000 Valdale S. at Turfway Park. The filly finished a length and a half behind the winner in the mile all weather contest. She now has a record of 2-1-0-1. Owner: Jerry Jamgotchian. Breeder: Hargus Sexton, Sandra Sexton & Mark Mullen.
SPECTACULAR SKY (08 f. o/o La Princesse Jolie, by Boone's Mill) was a winner at Santa Anita on February 27 when she took a $55,200 maiden special by an easy length and a quarter. The win raises her record to 4-1-1-1 and her earnings to $48,520. Owner: AJM Racing LLC. Breeder: John Boyce & Mildred Boyce.
ARCH TRAVELER (08 c. o/o Mettle, by Silver Deputy) was an impressive winner at Gulfstream last week, taking a mile and an eighth allowance by 3/4 of a length. We wouldn't be surprised to see this colt pop up in stakes company next time out. He now has a record of 4-2-1-1 and earnings of $60,250. Owner: Centennial Farms. Breeder: Monticule.
SKY HIGH HATTY (07 f. o/o Min Elreeh, by Danzig) was a winner at Golden Gate on February 25. The filly was making her fifth lifetime start and made it count, taking a $30,952 maiden special by a length and a half. The filly raised her record to 5-1-2-1 and her earnings to $26,090. Owner: Jerry Hollendorfer. Breeder: Liberation Farm J. Stuart & P. Bance.
GOVERNOR JACK (06 g. o/o Our Nancy Lee, by Touch Gold) was a winner at Laurel on February 19 when he was 2-1/2 lengths ahead in a $16,000 conditions test going a mile on the main track. The victory raises his record to 23-6-4-5 and his earnings to $96,990. Owner/Breeder: The Elkstone Group.
For Week ending February 13, 2011
BANG AWAY (07 f. o/o Wallop, by Grand Slam) won
a $56,680 Allowance over 6 furlongs on dirt at Parx Racing on February 12th. The four year old filly saved ground, closed determinedly and was just up. This raises her record to 10-3-2-1 and earnings of $105,658. Owner: Copper Penny Stables. Breeder: Red Oak Racing LLC.
ARCH TRAVELER (08 c. o/o Mettle, by Silver Deputy) triumphed at Gulfstream Park on February 6th to break his maiden impressively. He chased the pace three
wide and won the $38,500 Maiden Special Weight going 7 f. on dirt by 2-1/2 lengths. The success raises the colt's record to 3-1-1-1 and his earnings stand at $35,950. Breeder: Monticule . Owner: Centennial Farms.
For Week ending February 4, 2010
Paloma Mesa (08 f. City Sleeper, by Carson City) ran second on January 23 in the $50,000 El Paso Times S. at Sunland Park. The effort was just a neck short and raises her totals to 3-2-1-0 and $31,460. Owner: Running Horse Farm II LLC. Breeder: J. Kirk & Judy Robinson.
R Bling (08 f. o/o Jewels N Games, by Acceptable) was third behind Paloma Mesa in the $50,000 El Paso Times S. at Sunland Park on January 23. The two Sky Mesas finished close together and to the winner in the 6-1/2 f. event. This filly now has a record of 7-2-2-3 and earnings of $31,460. Owner: D. Rick Green. Breeder: Richard Averill.
J W BLUE (08 c. o/o Kentucky Storm, by Dyna-former) did a great job at Oaklawn Park on January 29. He finished willingly by advancing out the final turn in a $37,500 allowance. The victory raises the colt's record to 4-2-0-0 and his earnings to $49,470. Breeder/Owner: The Elkstone Group LLC.
JELLY CABLE (08 f. o/o Linda Coqueta, by Rubiano) challenged from the inside in a $18,986 Maiden Special Weight with a furlong to go and drew clear in the one mile contest at the all weather track at Turfway Park on Janu-ary 28. The bay filly starts her record off with a perfect 1-1-0-0 and earnings of $12.000. Owner: Jerry Jam-gotchian. Breeder:Hargus Sexton, Sandra Sexton & Mark Mullen.
For Week ending January 21, 2010
PORCELLO (07 c. o/o Impulse Shopper, by Dr. Blum) was caught up in two duels in his latest event and managed to break free in both to secure the colt's first lifetime win. The six furlong victory advances his record to 6-1-3-0 and earnings to $21,305. Owner: Moss Maggi. Breeder: Frank Mancini.
For Week ending January 1, 2010
SKY MUSIC (08 c. o/o Silence Please, by Quiet American) continues to impress. Earlier this year the colt took the $60,000 Restrainor S. after a big debut win at Belmont. In this latest effort, he ran third in the $60,000 Champagneforashley S. at Aqueduct. The colt was bumped around in the upper stretch while posting a rally, but quickly regrouped to finish third gamely. His record is now 4-2-0-1 and his earnings are at $71,050. Owner: Dogwood Stables. Breeder: Berkshire Stud.
MOBEETIE (08 c. o/o Ashley's Crown, by Danzig) was bumped and juggled around, but showed how tough he really is, taking his career debut by 2-1/4 lengths while swinging way wide and covering significantly more ground than the 6 f. "official" distance would suggest. The victory in the $33,000 maiden special at the Fair Grounds starts his earnings off at $17,400. Owner: Russell Welch. Breeder: Orange Blossom Farm.
PALOMA MESA (08 f. o/o City Sleeper, by Carson City) is two-for-two! The filly earned her second win in an allowance race on Sunday over six furlongs. She has finished ahead by three lengths in each contest, grossing a record of 2-2-0-0 and earnings of $20,460. Owner: Running Horse Farm LLC. Breeder: J. Kirk & Judy Robison.
For Week ending December 17, 2010
Square Deal (03 g. o/o Freedom Dance, by Moscow Ballet) held on for third on December 11 in the $71,706 Miles Tyson S. at Hollywood Park going 5 f. over the all weather track. The gelding now has a record of 21-5-2-6 and earnings of $128,784. Owner: Kretz LLC, Wiles & Twilight Racing. Breeder: HIO Stables.
For Week ending December 10, 2010
Join in the Dance (06 c. o/o Dance Darling, by Devil's Bag) bobbled at the start, but gave a great effort going four wide on the first turn, tracked the pace down the backstretch, and dug in with a short lead to grab the victory. The allowance win moves his record to 17-2-5-3 with earnings of $410,820. Owner: Jake Ballis, R. Ballis, R. Swinbank, William Swinbank, and R. Lewis. Breeder: The Answer LLC.
NATURAL CANDY (08 f. o/o Scrofa, by Unusual Heat) earned her first trip to the winner's circle in a maiden race Sunday at Zia Park. The win in the six fur-long contest brings her record to 2-1-0-0 and earnings to $14,295. Owner: Kirk and Judy Robison. Breeder: Mi-chael Sanders DVM and Sue Stone Sanders.
REPUTE (08 g. o/o Candid Moments, by Pirate's Bounty) found his stride under skilled handling on Satur-day versus a six horse field. The win going just over a mile brings the gelding's earnings to $29,190 with a re-cord of 7-2-1-0. Owner: Dan Lynch, Ken Sentel, and Merrill R Schere. Breeder: Randel Stutes and Glenn Gil-bert.
For Week ending December 3, 2010
CORSICA (07 f. o/o Lavender Girl, by Belong To Me) clobbered her foes on November 27 when she zipped home to a length and three-quarters win at Laurel Park in a $28,000 maiden special going 5-1/2 f. The filly has never been worse than second and now has totals of 3-1-2-0 and earnings of $27,720. Owner: Kaleem Shah. Breeder: Iris Egan.
KING MESA (07 g. o/o Spashing, by Sadler's Wells) was a confident winner at Fair Grounds on November 28 in a $15,090 conditions race going a mile and a sixteenth on the main track. The 3-1/4 length win raises the gelding's record to 8-4-0-0. Owner: Lucas Downs Ltd. Breeder: Greenwood Farm Inc.
BECATA (08 f. o/o Conversation, by Alydeed) took home the money at Laurel Park on November 25 when she won for the first time in a $16,000 maiden event for two-year-old fillies. The was a six figure yearling AND two-year-old sales horse and her win was by 3/4 of a length, raising her record to 4-1-0-2 and her earnings to $18,110. Owner: JW Singer LLC. Breeder: Aron Yagoda & David Bechtol.
For Week ending November 12, 2010
THIRD DAWN (06 f. o/o Chalmette, by Quiet American) was second best on November 6 in the $171,900 Chilukki S. (G2) at Churchill Downs going a mile on the main track. The filly is G1 placed and a multiple graded stakes performer. Her record how stands at 13-3-3-4 and her earnings are at $274,255. Owner: Ike & Dawn Thrash. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
SATANS QUICK CHICK (06 f. o/o Dancing Devlette, by Devil's Bag), who is a track record-setter and a Grade 2 winner already, ran third at Woodbine in the $186,145 Maple Leaf S. on November 6. The race covered a mile and a quarter on the all weather track and the effort raised her record to 12-4-1-3 and her earnings to $303,973. Owner: Jerry Jamgotchian. Breeder: Hargus Sexton & Sandra Sexton.
CAVANAL (05 g. o/o Mary Kies, by Opening Verse) was a winner at Golden Gate on November 6 in a 1 mile turf test. The win was by a length and raises his record to 25-5-9-4 and his earnings to $171,340. Owner: Myles McMahon or Timothy O'Leary. Breeder: Clover Leaf Farms II Inc.
A SHIN SUN STAR (05 h. o/o Sailing On, by Our Emblem) was a winner at Kyoto in Japan on November 6 when he took a 14,140,000 Yen allowance going 1800 m. The U. S.-bred is a trooper was a game 2 length winner. Owner: Eishindo Co. Ltd. Breeder: Robert E. Courtney, Jr. & Jaime S. Carrion Trustee.
For Week ending October 29, 2010
SQUARE DEAL (05 g. o/o Jaded, by Gone West) was the real deal at Oak Tree at Santa Anita on October 28 when he took a $58,000 allowance by a half of a length. The gelding was game in the final furlong and the guts led to glory, as he now has a record of 19-5-2-5 and earnings of $119,620. Owner: Rustin & Juliana Kretz, Robert Wiles, and Twilight Racing LLC. Breeder: HIO Stables, Inc.
For Week ending October 22, 2010
SKY WARS (08 c. o/o Kiss Me Twice, by Kissin Kris) went to post in his first allowance contest after a heavy but successful maiden career earlier this season. The colt showed early speed and was able to outlast the competi-tion with a 3/4 length win. The triumph gives him a record of 6-2-1-1 and earnings of $52,270. Owner: Premier Sta-bles Unlimited and Gary Randolph. Breeder: Cloverleag Farms II, Inc.
UP COUNTRY (06 c. o/o Daytime Girl, by Daylami) was a winner yet again, this time at Retama Park on Oc-tober 15 in a $16,500 conditions test going 7 f. over the main track. The colt was a length and three-quarters ahead at the wire and now has an impressive record of 24-9-4-4 and earnings of $132,823. Owner: McCarty Thoroughbreds LLC. Breeder: Cavendish Investing Ltd.
J W BLUE (08 c. o/o Kentucky Storm, by Dyna-former) trailed the pack early, made a move going three wide between horses, and ran down the leader to grab an earned victory in a Delaware Park maiden special event. The victory in the colt's second lifetime race turns in a record of 2-1-0-0 and earnings of $24,570. Owner/Breeder: The Elkstone Group LLC.
MESA SUNRISE (06 c. o/o Bashful Charmer, by Ca-pote) earned his allowance win on Saturday after dueling an even field going five wide on the turn. The colt dug in despite his disadvantage and got his head down just in time to seal the victory. The colt's record advances to 11-4-2-2 with earnings of $156,820. Owner: Brushwood Sta-ble. Breeder: Peter Van Andel.
GOVERNOR JACK (06 g. o/o Our Nancy Lee, by Touch Gold) took on a solid nine horse field in his latest contest going 1-1/16 miles on the dirt. The gelding had an uncomplicated run advancing steadily from the middle of the field to cross the finish one length ahead. The victory raises his record to 16-3-1-5 and earnings to $69,030. Owner: The Elkstone Group. Breeder: The Elkstone Group LLC.
For Week ending October 8, 2010
THISKYHASNOLIMIT (07 c. o/o Lovely Regina, by Deputy Minister) was looking to expound on his Smarty Jones Stakes win with Saturday's entry in the $500,000 Grade 2 Indiana Derby. The colt had a solid run but wasn't able to best Preakness winner Lookin At Lucky and came in second. The colt now has a record of 11-4-3-1 and earnings of $547,532. Owner: Bob Zollars and Mark Wagner. Breeder: Stud TNT.
SATANS QUICK CHICK (06 f. o/o Dancing Dev-lette, by Devil's Bag) took part in the $250,000 Grade 1 Lady's Secret Stakes on Saturday going 1-1/16 miles on the all weather track. The filly was unable to catch cham-pion Zenyatta, but chased down the leaders in the last part of the stretch and came in with a dead heat for a share of third. The exciting finish moves her record to 11-4-1-2 and earnings to $284,729. Owner: Jerry Jam-gotchian. Breeder: Hargus Sexton & Sandra Sexton.
SQUARE DEAL (05 g. o/o Jaded, by Gone West) led the entire race resulting in a stylish victory on October 2 at Oak Tree at Hollywood Park. The $40,000 allowance win gives the gelding a record of 18-4-2-5 and earnings of $93,220. Owner: Kretz Wiles Twilight Racing LLC. Breeder: HIO Stables Inc.
SKY MUSIC (08 c. o/o Silence Please, by Quiet American) took home an impressive win in his first lifetime contest at Belmont Park. He slowly edged up on the lead-ers and broke the wire a head in front. The $43,000 maiden victory gives him a record of 1-1-0-0 and earnings of $25,800. Owner: Dogwood Stable. Breeder: Berkshire Stud.
BEAR NAKED (08 f. o/o Boldest of All, by Bold Ex-ecutive) set the pace under mild pressure and held off the pack in a 5-1/2 furlong maiden contest over the dirt. The triumph gives the filly a record of 6-1-0-1 and earnings of $21,415. Owner: Tucci Stables. Breeder: Reade Baker Racing Stable Inc.
For Week ending October 1, 2010
Red Door Drive (05 h. o/o Sheza Nasty Lady, by Sandpit) came up with another stakes placing over the weekend, this time at Fairplex Park in the mile and an eighth $75,000 Ralph M. Hinds H. The horse was only a quarter of a lengths from the win spot and now has arecord of 23-4-7-1 and earnings of $163,315. Owner: Arnold Zetcher LLC. Breeder: Cloyce Clark Jr.
CAVANAL (05 g. o/o Mary Kies, by Opening Verse) was a winner at Golden Gate on September 26 in a $10,770 turf contest going a mile. The gelding was an easy 2 lengths ahead as they crossed the wire and now has a record of 23-4-9-4 and earnings of $164,920. Owner: Miles McMahon or Timothy O'Leary. Breeder: Clover Leaf Farms II Inc.
For Week ending September 24, 2010
DOWNTOWN DARIA (08 f. o/o Hongking Charley, by Tour D'or) was a winner on September 17 at Hoosier Park in a $35,000 maiden special going 5-1/2 f. The filly won by a hard-earned head and now has totals of 3-1-1-0 and $28,500. Owner: Wayne Sanders and Larry Hirsch. Breeder: Diane Snowden.
Keeneland September Sales Highlights
| Hip# | o/o | Purchaser | Price |
| 906 | Kisses for My Gal | Kempton Bloodstock, agent | $180,000 |
| 1800 | Normandy's Nell | Goldmark Farm | $50,000 |
| 1194 | Proud Little Phony | Wayne Sanders&Larry Hirsch | $45,000
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For Week ending September 17, 2010
WALT'S WHIZ (07 c. o/o Fourth Daughter, by Smoke Glacken) was a winner at Calder when he took a $15,950 conditions event going 5 f. The race was originally scheduled for the turf, but due to a wet day, the race was run on a sloppy main track. That suited the colt just fine, as he won by a length and three-quarters with ease and raised his totals to 8-2-1-0 and $33,530. Owner: Mark Dedomenico LLC. Breeder: Michael Reavis.
SKY MAGGY (08 g. o/o Mighty Mags, by Wild Again) was an easy 5 length winner at Laurel Park in a $24,000 maiden special going 5-1/2 f. on the turf. The Keeneland sales grad set the pace and won impressively going away to raise his record to 3-1-0-1 and his earnings to $17,110. Owner: Magalen O. Bryant. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
KING MESA (07 g. o/o Splashing, by Sadler's Wells) was King of Presque Isle on September 15 when he took a 6-1/2 f. sprint on the all weather surface. The 3/4 length win raises his record to 5-3-0-0 and his earnings to $26,225. Owner: Harry C. and Tom O. Meyerhoff. Breeder: Greenwood Farm Inc.
For Week ending September 10, 2010
THISKYHASNOLIMIT (07 c. o/o Lovely Regina, by Deputy Minister) was an impressive winner on September 6 in the $300,400 Smarty Jones S. at Parx Racing, formerly Philly Park. The victory was by 2 lengths and raises his record to an impressive 10-4-2-1 and his earnings to $449,439. Owner: Cathy and Bob Zollars & Mark Wagner. Breeder: Stud TNT.
MESA CIELO (06 g. o/o Miss Crissy, Bold N' Flashy) was a winner on September 6 at Woodbine in the $120,000 Elgin S. going a mile and a sixteenth on the all weather surface. The victory was by 2-1/2 lengths and raises his record to 9-3-3-1 and his earnings to $171,316. Owner: Harlequin Ranches. Breeder: Cavendash Investing Ltd.
Mesonic (08 c. o/o Peebles, by Gone West) was third at River Downs in the Budweiser Select Cradle Stakes, a $100,000 stakes event for two-year-olds going a mile and a sixteenth on the turf. The effort raises his record to 4-1-0-1 and his earnings to $29,845. Owner: Stan Burnstein and Robert DeWitt. Breeder: HIO Stables Inc.
Red Door Drive (05 h. o/o Sheza Nasty Lady, by Sandpit) is still going strong as a five-year-old and most recently ran second at Del Mar in the $83,325 Windy Sands H. The race was a flat mile on the all-weather surface and raises his record to 22-4-7-0 and his earnings to $154,315. Owner: Arnold Zetcher LLC. Breeder: Cloyce Clark Jr.
R BLING (08 f. o/o Jewels N Gems, by Acceptable) was game the first time she ran, but this time she got the job done, breaking her maiden in a $33,500 Monmouth test going 5-1/2 f. The win was by a hard-fought nose and raises her record to 2-1-0-1 and her earnings to $16,650. Owner/Breeder: Richard Averill.
SOARING HEART (07 f. o/o Forty Nine Hearts, by Forty Niner) was a winner at Woodbine on September 9 when she broke her maiden by a nose in a $26,701 event going a mile and a sixteenth over the all weather track. The win raises her totals to 5-1-3-0 and $28,802. Owner: Ace Racing Stable, Inc. and Farr Bloodstock, Inc. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
FANTASY SKY (06 f. o./o Alida, by Theatrical) was a length and a half winner at Mountaineer on September 5 in a $17,600 maiden special going a mile and seventy yards on the main track. With the win, the filly's record is now 6-1-1-1 and her earnings stand at $24,286. Owner: Akiko M. Gothard. Breeder: Forging Oaks LLC.
For Week ending September 3, 2010
SIENNA SKY (07 f. o/o Establishmentcreek, by Mt. Livermore) pulled away from the pack to win by 4-1/2 lengths in a $26,000 allowance August 29 going six fur-longs on the all weather track. The victory advances her record to 3-2-1-0 and earnings to $35,800. Owner: Lloyd E. Grant and Joseph Stiglich. Breeder: R. Hunter, D. Bugg, and C. Kidder.
KING MESA (07 g. o/o Splashing, by Sadler's Wells) bested the 12 horse field going five furlongs August 31 on the all weather track. Still full of run, the gelding's record is now 4-2-0-0 with earnings of $17,525. Owner: Harry C. Meyerhoff and Tom O. Breeder: Greenwood Farm, Inc.
SUDDENLY GRAY (07 g. o/o Rubyana, by Rubiano) started slow but was able to overcome to win by a head in the 4-1/2 furlong maiden sprint. This first lifetime win gives the gelding a record of 4-1-0-1 and earnings of $8605. Owner: Travin Stables. Breeder: James B Malcolm.
SKY PATRIOT (05 g. o/o American Profile, by Sum-mer Squall) took charge to win by 2-1/4 lengths versus an 11 horse field August 31 at River Downs. The victory pushes his record to 19-5-2-1 and earnings to $31,674. Owner: Robert J. Priest. Breeder: Turtle Hall Farm.
For Week ending August 27, 2010
MESA MIRAGE (07 f. o/o Beauty Brush, by Broad Brush) was a winner at Canterbury on August 21 when she went to post in a 7-1/2 f. turf event. The victory raises her record to 7-2-1-1 and her earnings to $17,177. Owner/Breeder: Almar Farm.
For Week ending August 20, 2010
WONDERLANDBYNIGHT (08 f. o/o Onemira-cleatatime, by Gulch) kept up her perfect record with a 1-3/4 length win in the filly's first stakes race, the $153,000 Ontario Debutante Stakes. The filly is one to watch, with a record of 3-3-0-0 and earnings of $121,218. Owner: Mark Dedomenico. Breeder: Michael Reavis.
MESA SUNRISE (06 c. o/o Bashful Charmer, by Ca-pote) smashed the six horse field to win by 5-1/4 lengths in a $40,000 allowance at Delaware Park on August 14. The six furlong win advances the colt's record to 10-3-2-2 and earnings to $126,820. Owner: Brushwood Stable. Breeder: Peter Van Andel.
THIS IS MY GAME (06 g. o/o Four Plus Four, by Ma-jor Impact) stalked the pace three wide but still managed to outdo the competition by a staggering 7-1/4 lengths in six furlong contest on the dirt. The event pushes his re-cord to 26-5-6-1 and earnings to $53,790. Owner: Ken-neth A Morgan. Breeder: Glen Hill Farm.
For Week ending August 13, 2010
REPUTE (08 g. o/o Candid Moments, by Pirate's Bounty) could be the biggest winner of the week nationally if we're talkin' about win margins. The gelding cruised home to a 17-3/4 length victory at Delaware Park on August 12 in a $14,300 maiden event going 6 f. The winner was ridden out under a strong hand ride and now has a record of one win in four starts and earnings of $13,070. Owner: Merrill R. Scherer, Dan Lynch and Ken Sentel. Breeder: Randal Stutes & Glenn Gilbert.
For Week ending August 6, 2010
SKYLORD (08, c. o/o Skyscape, by Marquetry) took a five furlong maiden on a sloppy track by ousting his five contenders in his first lifetime run. His record begins sol-idly at 1-1-0-0 with earnings of $30,000. Owner: WinStar Farm. Breeder: Visionary Racing LLC.
SHELOVESTHEBEACH (07 f. o/o La Vie De Sud, by Southern Halo) followed up her debut run with a first place finish on August 1 in a $26,000 maiden special. Her 3/4 length victory gives her an encouraging record of 2-1-1-0 and earnings of $20,800. Owner: Bill & Denise Morrison. Breeder: H Allen Poindexter.
SKY CAP (06 f. o/o Capital Request, by Repriced) had a very clean effort resulting in a 1-3/4 length victory on the turf. The filly's record is now 16-4-0-4 with lifetime earnings of $61,151. Owner: Herman Wilensky. Breeder: Douglas Arnold.
For Week ending July 30, 2010
FIVE GRACES (07 f. o/o Refugee, by Unaccounted For) was held back early and trailed the majority of the field, but she made her move turning for home and just got up for the head win at Prairie Meadows on July 26 in a $28,000 maiden special. The victory was in her third start, bringing her record up to 3-1-0-1 and her earnings to $21,368. Owner: Patti & Hal J. Earnhardt. Breeder: Needham-Betz Thoroughbreds Inc, D J Stable, Brian Graves et al.
SIENNA SKY (07 f. o/o Establishmentcreek, by Mt. Livermore) dueled gamely and got her head down on the wire for her first lifetime win on July 28 at Santa Rosa in a $34,250 maiden special. The filly lead soon after the start and never relented, raising her record to 2-1-1-0 and her earnings to $20,200. Owner: Lloyd E. Grant & Joseph Stiglich. Breeder: R. Hunter, D. Bugg, & C. Kidder.
JEANNIE S. (07 f. o/o Ricki S., by Prized) worked for her win on July 28 when she nosed out a rival to hang on for the victory in a $22,350 conditions event at Delaware Park going a mile and seventy yards on the dirt. The filly was all out at the wire and raised her record to 9-2-1-2 and her earnings to $31,633. Owner/Breeder: Steven K. Schriever.
TAR BEACH (06 g. o/o Quichesterbahn, by Broad Brush) showed his affinity for the slop when he took an off-the-turf contest at Saratoga on July 23. The $34,800 event was originally slated for a mile and a sixteenth on the turf, but was run at a mile and an eighth on the main track. TAR BEACH posted a 3 length victory to raise his record to 21-3-6-2 and his earnings to $134,991. Owner: Chalk Stables LLC. Breeder: John Oxley.
SKY N MIGHTY (05 m. o/o Mighty Mags, by Wild Again) raced at the back of the pack early on, but made a gutsy move up the rail to put her head down just in time for the win on July 23 in a $15,404 Prairie Meadows con-test going 6 f. The victory raises her record to 28-7-4-2 and her earnings to $98,145. Owner: Terry Bruner. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
For Week ending July 23, 2010
TRUFFLE SHUFFLLE (07 f, o/o Weepnomoremylady, by Summer Squall) won a 6 f $18,900 contest at Delaware Park on July 17. The filly pulled away during the final furlong for her first win making her record 4-1-0-1 with earnings of $14,950. Owner: M and D Stables Inc. Breeder: Fair Way Equine LLC.
SKY MARNI (06 f, o/o Miss Marni, by Broad Bush) won a 6 1/2 f $24,000 race at Del Mar on July 21. She ral-lied after breaking slow to win improving to 21-8-4-3 with earnings of $123,720. Owner: L-Bo Racing and Cyrus Tahmasebi. Breeder: Michael House.
MESONIC (08 c, o/o Peebles, by Gone West) was dominant in just his second race on July 22 when he won a $28,000 maiden special weight. The colt won the mile contest on turf by 4 3/4 lengths to improve to 2-1-0-0 with earnings of $18,345. Owner: Stan and Irene Burnstein & Robert DeWitt. Breeder: Occidental Thoroughbreds & Hurricane Hills.
For Week ending July 16, 2010
FEELING FANCY (07 f. o/o Miss Thermal Tech, by Distinctive Pro) looked fancy too, taking a $21,500 allowance on July 11 at Emerald Downs by 2-1/4 lengths. The 6-1/2 f. pace-stalking win is her third in a row and raises her record to 6-3-0-0 and her earnings to $63,660. Owner: Randall and Rossi LLC. Breeder: Coffeepot Stable.
MESA THUNDER (07 c. o/o Citiview, by Citidancer) dead-heated for the win on July 11 at Hollywood Park in a $49,743 allowance going 6 f. over the all weather course. The win raises his record to a productive 6-2-0-2 and sets his earnings at $42,440. Owner: West Point Thoroughbreds. Breeder: Kidder, Griggs & J & J Mamakos.
MESA CIELO (06 g. o/o Missy Crissy, by Bold n' Flashy) turned in a W-O-W performance on July 14 at Woodbine when he romped by 8-1/2 lengths under a hand ride in a $48,716 conditions event going a mile and a sixteenth on the all weather surface. The convincing win raises his record to 8-2-3-1 with earnings of $99,166. Owner: Harlequin Ranches. Breeder: Cavendish Investing Ltd.
SKY HALO (07 f. o/o Halo Miss America, by Jolie's Halo) earned a hard-fought win on July 9 when she broke her maiden at Woodbine in a $26,407 contest going 7 f. over the main all weather course. The victory raises her totals to 5-1-1-0 with $29,304 in earnings. Owner/Breeder: John C. Oxley.
UP COUNTRY (06 c. o/o Daytime Girl, by Daylami) just keeps racking up the wins. The four-year-old went to post at Prairie Meadows on July 9 in a $31,000 allowance going a mile on the main track and easily held his rivals at bay, winning by of a length. The victory gives him new totals of 21-8-4-4 with earnings of $122,953. Owner: Robson Thoroughbreds. Breeder: Cadendish Investing Ltd.
CAVANAL (05 g. o/o Mary Kies, by Opening Verse) busted out another win, this time at Sacramento in a $17,750 conditions event going a mile and a sixteenth over the all weather track. The game victory from off the pace raises his record to 22-3-9-4 with earnings of $159,860. Owner: Armando Lage and Tim Rosselli. Breeder: Clover Leaf Farms II, Inc.
For Week ending July 9, 2010
KING MESA (07 c. o/o Splashing, by Sadler's Wells) was making his career debut at Presque Isle Downs and easily bested the field on July 1, taking the $14,625 all weather sprint going 5-1/2 f. by 2-1/2 lengths. The win starts his earnings at $9,000. Owner: Harry C and Tom O. Meyerhoff. Breeder: Greenwood Farm Inc.
BACKLIT SKY (07 f. o/o Backfield N Motion, by All Gone) was a winner at Woodbine on July 7 when he went to post at Woodbine for the first time since April. The filly rated behind the leaders early on, but made a move in the stretch to win going away by 3-1/2 lengths. Her record is now 4-1-0-1 with earnings of $20,497. Owner: Tom McCrocklin and Discovery Racing. Breeder: Kay Dennis & Florida Bloodstock LLC.
BY THE SKY (06 f. Impulse Shopper, by Dr. Blum) got another win on July 1 at Finger Lakes going 6 f. on the main track. The length and a half victory raises her record to 14-2-2-1 and her earnings to $64,126. Owner: Sacklatoga Stable. Breeder: Audrey Garr.
For Week ending July 2, 2010
FINAL MESA (08 f. o/o Final Style, by Smart Style) has yet to be tested and remains an undefeated 3-for-3 with a win in the $149,139 My Dear S. at Woodbine on June 26. The two-year-old filly posted a 7-3/4 length win with minimal effort, raising her combined win margin to 20 lengths lifetime. She now has earnings of $142,377. Owner: Wesley A. Ward. Breeder: Carmine Telesca & John Guerrera.
THISKYHASNOLIMIT (07 c. o/o Lovely Regina, by Deputy Minister) was second best on June 26 when he went to post in the $250,000 Iowa Derby (G3) at Prairie Meadows. The consistent performer now has a record of 8-3-2-1 and has banked earnings of 4254,439. Owner: Mark Wagner, Cathy Zollars & Mark Zollars. Breeder: Stud TNT.
SKY HAVEN (06 F. O/O Shouldn't We All, by Woodman) was second at Presque Isle Downs on June 25 in the $71,250 Northern Fling S. going 6 f. on the all weather track. The filly was well beaten for first, but was clearly the best of the rest. Her record now stands at 13-3-4-2 with earnings of $220,527. Owner: Robert E. Masterson. Breeder: Daniel M. Ryan.
WONDERLANDBYNIGHT (08 f. o/o Onemiracleatatime, by Gulch) was a winner in her second lifetime start. The filly posted an easy 4-3/4 length victory at Arlington going 5 f. over the all weather surface in a time of 1:00 and change. The win in the $29,000 maiden special raises her earnings to $23,200 and sets her record at 2-1-1-0. Owner: Lloyd Grant or Joseph Stiglich. Breeder: R. Hunter, D. Bugg & C. Kidder.
KING MESA (07 g. o/o Splashing, by Sadler's Wells) was a debut winner at Presque Isle Downs on July 1 when he took a $15,000 maiden test by 2-1/2 lengths drawing away. The win in the 5-1/2 f. all weather event starts his earnings at $9,000. Owner: Harry C. and Tom O. Meyerhoff. Breeder: Greenwood Farm, Inc.
LOFTY (06 f. o/o Bold Roberta, by Bold Badgett) out-finished a full field of foes on June 29 when he broke his maiden on a mile and an eighth turf test valued at $17,800. The length and a half victory gives him a record of 10-1-3-1 with earnings of $25,930. Owner: Long Bay Stable LLC. Breeder: SLU, Inc. & Oxley & Clay et al.
BY THE SKY (06 f. o/o Impulse Shopper, by Dr. Blum) went to post on July 1 at Finger Lakes in a $14,500 sprint for non-winners of two lifetime and got the job done. The filly was reserved early, but made her move coming for home and finished a length and a half ahead of her closest rival. The win raises her record to 14-2-2-1 with earnings of $64,126. Owner: Sackatoga Stable. Breeder: Audrey Garr.
CAPTIN BOOYAH (06 c. o/o Captain's Girl, by Miswaki) is a winning machine! This consistent performer went to post at Penn National on June 29 and posted a 3-1/4 length score in a 5-1/2 f. event on the main track. The victory came after traveling on or near the lead for the entire race and, with the win, now puts his totals at 13-4-3-1 with earnings of $61,367. Owner: Sanford Goldfarb & Michael Dubb. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
For Week ending June 25, 2010
NEW BELIEVER (05 g. o/o Cocktail Sauce, by Tabasco Cat) was a Woodbine Winner on June 19 when he took a $46,586 conditions test going 7 f. on the all weather track. The gelding's length and a half win raises his record to 13-4-1-1 with earnings of $129,827. Owner: Wesley A. Ward. Breeder: John T. Ward & Donna C. Ward.
UP COUNTRY (06 c. o/o Daytime Girl, by Daylami) banked another win on June 18. This country boy was a 3-1/4 length winner at Prairie Meadows in a $24,500 test going a mile and a sixteenth on the main track. The vic-tory by daylight raises his record to 20-7-4-4 and bumped him over the hundred thousand mark in earnings to $104,398. Owner: Dennis Ward. Breeder: Cavendish In-vesting Ltd.
DELIAH'S SEVEN (05 m. o/o One O Seven, by Vice Regent) was easily the best of the bunch on June 24 when she defeated a field of 8 in a $14,260 conditions race at Presque Isle Downs. The win in the 5 f. test was about a second and a half over the track record and raises her record to 14-6-3-1 with earnings of $74,810. Owner: Glenn S. Wismer. Breeder: Joseph Rauch & David Zell.
For Week ending June 18, 2010
GENERAL QUARTERS (06 c. o/o Ecology, by Unbridled's Song) was going for a Grade 1 win on a third racing surface, but fell just short, finishing third in the $671,700 Stephen Foster H. (G1) on June 12. The gritty gray has now banked $1,138,880 and has a record of 19-4-7-2. Owner: Thomas McCarthy. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. David Randal.
SMART SKY (07 c. o/o Flashy N Smart, by Smarten) was a Woodbine winner on June 13 when he took a $65,558 maiden special going a mile and an eighth on the all weather track. The win was by a head and raises his record to 10-1-2-2 with earnings of $85,010. Owner: C. Scott Abbott Racing Stable Ltd. Breeder: Terra Farms Ltd.
SKY CHIEF (07 g. o/o Mimi's Café, by Snow Chief) was a half length winner at Golden Gate on June 12 in a mile and a sixteenth turf test. The win raises his record to 9-1-2-1 with earnings of $19,280. Owner/Breeder: Joe Turner.
For Week ending June 11, 2010
WALT'S WHIZ (07 c. o/o Fourth Daughter, by Smoke Glacken) broke like a whiz and never looked back, taking this $28,000 maiden special at Calder on June 6 gate to wire. The bay sports a record of 5-1-1-0, $23,410. Owner: Alfred Kowalewski. Breeder: Liebau Farms.
MESA MIRAGE (07 f. o/o Beauty Brush, by Broad Brush) earned her first maiden special victory on June 4 in a dead heat. Racing against older fillies and mares on the grass at Canterbury Downs, the dark bay was bumped at the break, but dueled the entire 7 1/2 panels to bring her record to 3-1-0-1, $7,647. Owner/Breeder: Almar Farm.
SQUARE DEAL (06 g. o/o Jaded, by Gone West) was looking for back-to-back wins, and was under pressure throughout, before drawing off near the finish in this June 5 River Downs test at 1 1/16 miles. He sports a lifetime record of 13-3-1-4, $47,860, with 5-2-1-2 in 2010 alone. Owner/Breeder: AFM Stables Ltd.
For Week ending May 20, 2010
MESA FRESCA (07 f. o/o Mayan Maiden, by Lyphard) was a length and a half winner at Belmont on May 21 in a $50,000 maiden special going 7 f. on the turf. The win gives her a record of 3-1-0-1 with earnings of $33,794. Owner: Fasig-Tipton Racing Club. Breeder: Bobby Flay.
BANG AWAY (07 f. o./o Wallop, by Grand Slam) was a classy debut winner on May 25 at Penn National in a $31,000 maiden special going 6 f. on the main track. The filly was the leader from the start and won driving to start her bankroll off at $18,600. Owner: Copper Penny Stables. Breeder: Red Oak Racing LLC.
SQUARE DEAL (05 g. o/o Jaded, by Gone West) could hardly have been more impressive on May 21 when he stole the show at Calder, winning a $14,500 conditions race going 5-1/2 f. by a widening 6-3/4 lengths. The win raises his record to 12-2-1-4 with earnings of $39,160. Owner: Carolynn Stable. Breeder: HIO Stables Inc.
For Week ending May 14, 2010
FEELING FANCY (07 f. o/o Miss Thermal Tech, by Distinctive Pro) was looking as fancy as she felt on May 9 when she took the $50,000 Federal Way H. at Emerald Downs. The filly laid second early on, but made her bid turning for home and won by 2-1/2. She now has a record of 6-3-0-0 with $52,835 in earnings. Owner: Chris Randall. Breeder: Coffeepot Stable.
SAPPHIRE SKY (06 f. o/o Charm Away, by Silver Charm), who is a multiple stakes winner in New York, stuck her nose out for a win at Belmont Park on May 12 in a $59,000 allowance going 6-1/2 f. The filly now has a record of 17-6-5-2 with earnings of $323,357. Owner/Breeder: Strait Gate Stable.
RED DOOR DRIVE (05 h. o/o Sheza Nasty Lady, Sandpit) chased the pace on May 12, but got up for the win by a head in a $60,600 allowance at Hollywood Park. The horse, who last raced at Santa Anita, now has 4 wins this year and lifetime totals of 18-4-5-0 with $124,680 in earnings. Owner: Arnold Zetcher LLC. Breeder: Cloyce Clark, Jr.
SKY N MIGHTY (05 m. o/o Mighty Mags, by Wild Again) dead-heated for the win on May 7 in a $17,460 conditions event at Arlington Park. The two were a head ahead of the third place finisher in the competitive 5-1/2 f. event and, with the effort, her record now stands at 25-6-4-2 with earnings of $89,670. Owner: Terry Bruner. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
SKY FUSE (06 f. o/o Littlefuse, by Carson City) was a winner at Churchill on May 9 in a 413,000 conditions event going 7 f. on the main track. The 2-1/4 length win raises her record to 8-2-1-1 with earnings of $15,785. Owner: Steven Bush. Breeder: Allen Schubert.
SECRET CARESS (06 f. o/o Rebridled Secret, by Unbridled) put forth a maiden-breaking effort on May 7 when she went to post at Indiana Downs in a $13,000 test. The filly was second early on, but took command after a half mile and won the 6 f. event by an easy length. The win raises her record to 2-1-1-0 with earnings of $9,100. Owner: Betty Zircher. Breeder: Centaur Farms, Inc.
For Week ending May 8, 2010
Sky Mesa's first career millionaire is GENERAL QUARTERS (06 c. o/o Ecology, by Unbridled's Song) who won the $500,000 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (G1) at Churchill on Derby Day. The gritty gray out-gamed post time favorite Court Vision for the win and is now a Grade 1 winner on synthetic and turf. His earnings now stand at $1,075,740 with a record of 18-4-7-1. Owner: Tomas McCarthy. Breeder: Mr. and Mrs. David Randal.
FLASH ACT (06 f. o/o Missy's Mirage, by Stop the Music) was a easy winner at Penn National on May 1 when she took a $24,426 conditions test going a mile and a sixteenth by 4-3/4 lengths. The victory raises her record to 11-2-1-2 with earnings of $56,430. Owner: Richard Santulli. Breeder: Jayeff "B" Stables.
For Week ending April 30, 2010
FEELING FANCY (07 f. o/o Miss Thermal Tech, by Distinctive Pro) was looking fancy_big time! The filly was going for a $18,000 allowance win at Emerald Downs on April 24 and crushed the field by 8-3/4 lengths. The filly made the move look effortless and, with the win, now commands a record of 5-2-0-0 with earnings of $24,335. Owner: Chris Randall. Breeder: Coffeepot Stable.
UP COUNTRY (06 c. o/o Daytime Girl, by Daylami) cruised to another win on April 23 , this time at Prairie Meadows in a $23,000 test covering a mile and seventy yards on the dirt. The victory raises his record to a productive 17-6-4-2 with $84,424 in earnings. Owner: Maggie Moss. Breeder: Cavendish Investing Ltd.
For Week ending April 23, 2010
MATCHLESS ORINDA (05 m. o/o Perfectly Stunning, by Silver Deputy), winner of the What a Summer S. last year, hit the board in her second stakes event of the year, this time at Aqueduct in the $150,000 Distaff H. (G2). The filly was third, beaten 4-1/3 lengths, and earned $15,000 with the effort, raising her lifetime earnings to $188,215 and her record to 14-4-4-3. Owner: Peachtree Stables. Breeder: Debby Oxley.
Sky Mesa's 1st Two-Year-Old Winner of the Year is FINAL MESA (08 f. o/o Final Style, by Smart Style) made her career debut in a BIG way, winning first time out at Keeneland in a $44,750 maiden special going 4-1/2 f. over the all-weather surface. The filly was 7-1/2 lengths ahead of her nearest rival as she crossed the wire being geared down and, with the win, starts her bankroll off at $25,500. Owner: Wesley Ward. Breeder: Carmine Telesca & John Guerrera.
RED DOOR DRIVE (05 h. o/o Sheza Nasty Lady, by Sandpit) out-gamed them all on April 18 at Santa Anita when he took a $48,800 allowance event going a mile and a sixteenth over the all-weather track by a length and three quarters. The horse has amassed just under one hundred thousand dollars and, with the win, boasts a record of 17-3-5-0. Owner: Arnold Zetcher LLC. Breeder: Cloyce Clark, Jr.
NEW BELIEVER (05 g. o/o Cocktail Sause, by Tabasco Cat) was the second winner in as many days for Sky Mesa at Keeneland. The gritty gelding won a 7 f. all weather event valued at $36,260 and going 7 f. by of a length. The victory raises the runner's record to 11-3-1-1 with $101,670. Owner; Chris Carney & Wesley Ward. Breeder: John T. Ward Jr. & Donna C. Ward.
LOVEOFTHEGAME (05 h. o/o Cookie, by Dayjur) took a $19,500 maiden special at Will Rogers Downs on April 17, winning the 5-1/2 f. dirt event by a neck. The horse was quick to gain the advantage in the first quarter, but was tested at ever step and lasted under constant pressure to raise his record to 3-1-0-1 with $14,615 in earnings. Owner: Boyd Caster. Breeder: Blackwater Investment.
For Week ending April 9, 2010
Formidable (05 h. Santaria, by Star De Naskra) banked another win on April 4 at his favorite track, Gulfstream Park, in a 5 f. turf sprint. The horse, who is half to two stallions, won the $43,000 allowance by a length and now has a record of 15-5-1-4 with earnings of $184,188. Owner; Robert N. Clay. Breeder: Robert N. Clay & Fair Way Equine.
SKY SISTER (06 f. o/o Sister Marilyn, by Saint Bal-lado) notched an easy in on April 6 at Mountaineer in a conditions race for non-winners of two. The filly is a non-winner of two no more, as she easily bested the field by 6-1/4 lengths as the post-time favorite. The win raised her record to 5-2-1-0 with $25,341 in earnings. Owner: Ray Kohl and Matthew S. Kintz. Breeder: Cobra Farm.
For Week ending April 2, 2010
GENERAL QUARTERS (06 g. o/o ecology, by Unbridled's Song), who is the leading money winner by Sky Mesa, bolstered his earnings to $746,535, with his runner-up effort in the $300,000 New Orleans H. (G2) on March 27 at Fair Grounds. The Grade 1 winner now has run 1-2- or 3 in 11 of 17 starts. His record stands at 17-3-7-1. Owner/Trainer: Tom McCarthy. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. David Randal.
SAPPHIRE SKY (06 f. o/o Charm Away, by Silver Charm) battled to a nose victory in the $60,000 Indistinctly S. at Aqueduct on March 31 under Johnny Velazquez. The 4-year-old filly was stakes placed earlier this year, and sports a record of 16-5-5-2 with $287,956 in earnings. Owner/Breeder: Strait Gate Stable.
FLEET FRANCIS (05 m. o/o Afleet Francais, by Afleet) won her fifth race in 9 starts, with this sprint victory over 5 3/4 furlongs on the Polytrack at Turfway Park. The length and a quarter win raises her record to 9-5-0-2 with $42,383 in earnings. Owner: Michael Pressley. Breeder: Stonestreet Mares LLC.
For Week ending March 19, 2010
Formidable (05 h. o/o Santaria, by Star de Naskra) banked another win at his favorite track on March 18 when he took at $53,000 Gulfstream Park allowance going 6 f. The two length win margin was being widened as he crossed the wire and the victory raises his tallies to 14-4-1-4 with $158,388 in earnings. Owner; Robert N. Clay. Breeder: Robert N. Clay & Fair Way Equine, LLC.
MESA THUNDER (07 c. o/o Citiview, by Citidancer) was a winner by three-quarters of a length on March 13 at Golden Gate Fields in a $33,100 maiden special over the all weather surface. The win in the 5-1/2 f. test raised his record to 2-1-0-0 with $15,400 with earnings. Owner: West Point Thoroughbreds. Breeder: Griggs Kidder & J&J Mamakos.
For Week ending March 5, 2010
MATCHLESS ORINDA (05 m. o/o Perfectly Stunning, by Silver Deputy) was going for her first graded stakes score of the year, but came up just short of the win in the $100,000 Sabin S. (G3) at Gulfstream Park. The effort over the 1 mile event raises her record to 13-4-4-2 with $173,215 in earnings. Owner: Peachtree Stable. Breeder: Debby Oxley.
SAPPHIRE SKY (06 f. o/o Charm Away, by Silver Charm), a multiple stakes winner in 2009, is at it again, finishing second in her most recent start, the $65,000 Broadway S. at Aqueduct on February 28. She missed the win by half of a length and now has a record of 15-4-5-2 with $251,957 in earnings. Owner/Breeder: Strait Gate Stable.
SKY MARNI (06 f. o/o Miss Marni, by Broad Brush) was a winner once again over the Santa Anita all weather course, winning a 6-1/2 f. event by a half of a length. The win in the $30,400 race raises her record to 19-7-4-3 with $108,920 in earnings. Owner: L-Bo Racing & Tahmasebi. Breeder: Michael House.
For Week ending February 26, 2010
GENERAL QUARTERS (06 g. o/o Ecology, by Unbridled's Song) showed up on Saturday once again. The gritty gray gelding finished a neck behind the inner in the $96,000 Mineshaft H. (G3) at Fair Grounds on February 20. The effort raises his earnings to $686,535 with a record of 16-3-6-1. Owner: Thomas R. McCarthy. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. David Randal.
NO MESA WITH ME (06 c. o/o Yuke No Princess, by Cahill Road) was up for the win on February 18 in a $30,000 allowance at Laurel Park going 7 f. The of a length win raises his record to 11-2-5-0 with earnings of $67,900. Owner: Michele C. Sanger. Breeder: Rodney J. Winler & Alfonzo Mazzetti.
For Week ending February 19, 2010
NO MESA WITH ME (06 c. o/o Yuki No Princess, by Cahill Road) raced mid-pack in a $30,000 allowance on February 18 at Laurel Park and got up for a 3/4 of a length win going away. The effort now puts the colt's record to 11-2-5-0 with $67,900 in earnings. Owner: Michele C. Sanger. Breeder: Rodney J. Winler & Alfonso Mazzetti.
CAPTAIN BOOYAH (06 c. o/o Captain's Girl, by Miswaki) was a winner at Philly Park on February 15 in a $20,900 conditions race going 5-1/2 f. The head victory raises his record to 10-2-3-1 and earnings to $43,907. Owner:Sanford Goldfarb & Michael Dubb.
SKY MARNI (06 f. o/o Miss Marni, by Broad Brush) ground out a win at Santa Anita, taking a 6 f. turf event by a nose in a blazing fast time of 1:08 4/5. The filly now boasts a record of 18-6-4-3 with earnings of 490,920. Owner: L-Bo Racing & Tahmasebi. Breeder: Michael House.
GAME BALL (07 c. o/o Balldo, by Saint Ballado) was an ultra-impressive winner on February 12 at Tampa Bay Downs, dominating a $14,500 maiden event by 9-3/4 lengths. The win came in the colt's second start and raises his earnings to $8,700. Owner/Breeder: John C. Oxley.
For Week ending February 12, 210
RED DOOR DRIVE (05 h. o/o Sheza Nasty Lady, by Sandpit) scraped out a win on February 11 in a $28,480 starter allowance going a mile on the turf. The horse chased down the early frontrunner and got a nose in front as they crossed the wire. The win raises his record to 15-2-5-0 with earnings of $65,400 in earnings. Owner: Arnold Zetcher LLC. Breeder: Cloyce Clark Jr.
For Week ending January 29, 2010
GENERAL QUARTERS (06 c. o/o Ecology, by Unbridled's Song) was making his stakes come-back, along with fellow Triple Crown contender Friesian Fire, and ran a game and determined second in the $75,000 Louisiana H. at Fair Grounds on January 23. Though he wasn't the winner, he was clearly the best of the rest and, with the effort, raised his record to 15-3-5-1 with $666,535 in earnings. Owner: Thomas R. McCarthy. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. David Randal.
For Week ending January 22, 2010
BRADY BLUE EYES (07 c. o/o Mettle, by Silver Deputy) turned in a gutsy stretch rally to take a $46,400 allowance at Santa Anita on January 17 by a length and a half. The colt's performance in the 6-1/2 f. downhill turf event raised his record to 6-2-2-0 with earnings of $93,500. Owner: Cory Wagner. Breeder: Monticule.
FLACH ACT (06 f. o/o Missy's Mirage, by Stop The Music) was an impressive 5 length victor on January 20 at Aqueduct in a $41,000 maiden special going a mile and seventy yards on the inner track. The filly led every step of the way and, when challenged in the turn, drew away to an easy 5 length win. She has now earned $41,220 and has a record of 8-1-1-2. Owner: Richard Santulli. Breeder: Jayeff "B" Stables.
For Week ending January 15, 2010
Formidable (05 h. o/o Santaria, by Star de Naskra) banked a hard-fought win on January 13 in a $51,000 allowance at Gulfstream. The bay, who is a half brother to two stallions, took command early and outlasted a late drive from the second-place finisher. His record now stands at 13-3-1-4 with $133,788 in earnings. Owner: Robert N. Clay. Breeder: Robert N. Clay & Fair Way Equine.
CAPTAIN BOOYAH (06 c. o/o Captain's Girl, by Miswaki) was a convincing winner on January 11 at Philadelphia Park in a $20,900 maiden event going 5-1/2 f. The colt had speed to spare, leading from the start by two and only increasing his advantage as the race went on. Ahead of the field by 5-1/2 at the wire, the colt's record now stands at 9-1-3-0 with $31,907 in earnings. Owner: Michael Dubb, Sanford J. Goldfarb, & Cast of Characters. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
WILD CAT MESA (05 g. o/o Critical Factor, by Star de Naskra) was rank early on, but settled halfway through the race before setting down for a stretch drive and won going away by a length. His record is now 21-7-2-3 with earnings of $288,648. Owner: B P Reid Stable. Breeder: Golden Oak Farm.
For Week ending January 8, 2010
FLOWERING MESA (07 f. o/o Frost Flower, by Sadler's Wells) was an easy winner at Tampa Bay Downs on January 2 in a $10,000 maiden event going 6 f. The filly won easily by 4-3/4 and now has a record of 2-1-0-0 with $7,000 in earnings. Owner/Breeder: Glen Hill Farm.
UP COUNTRY (06 c. o/o Daytime Girl, by Daylami) was a winner once again, this time on New Year's Day at Hawthorne in a $14,580 race going 6 f. on the main track. The victory was by 2 lengths and raises the Ontario-bred's record to 13-5-3-1 with $63,064 in earnings. Owner: Maggie Moss. Breeder: Cavendish Investing Ltd.
MIENO GRACE (07 f. o/o In On The Gossip, by Fusaichi Pegasus) was a winner in Japan in a 9,550,000 Yen race on December 27 to become her sires last two-year-old maiden-breaker for 2009. The race was 1200 meters. Owner: Mieko Satomi. Breeder: Shigeki Tomimoto.
For Week ending December 26, 2009
Caspers Legacy (07 g. o/o Princess Aire, by In Excess) got up for third in the $50,000 Lost in the Fog Juvenile S. at Turf Paradise on December 26. The gelding was in tight traffic turning for home and made a bid for the wire willingly to nab the show spot. His record now stands at 2-1-0-1 with $11,600 in earnings. Owner/Breeder: Filippo W. Santoro.
TURF AND SKY (05 g. o/o Brush Over, by Broad Brush) was a clear winner on December 20 at Hollywood Park in a $53,200 allowance going a mile and a sixteenth over the all weather track. The gelding was game and made a bold move coming into the stretch and won going away by a length and a quarter. The win raises his record to 7-2-1-0 with $50,580 in earnings. Owner: AJM Racing. Breeder: Daniel M. Ryan.
CASPERS LEGACY (07 c. o/o Princess Aire, by In Excess) blazed onto the scene with a 5 length score in his career debut at Turf Paradise in a 5 f. maiden event. The colt maintained a short lead through the early frac-tions, but opened up his margin in the stretch and drew away by 5 with more in the tank. The win starts his earn-ings at $6,600. Owner: R. E. V. Racing. Breeder: john Konecny & Doris Konecny.
For Week ending December 11, 2009
SKY MARNI (06 f. o/o Miss Marni, by Broad Brush) was an easy winner on December 10 at Hollywood Park in a $17,000 sprint for fillies and mares going 5-1/2 f. on the main track. The victory stretched her winning streak to three in a row and raises her record to 15-5-3-3- with $74,920. Owner: Tricar Stables. Breeder: Michael House.
For Week ending December 4, 2009
SKY VENTURE (07 c. o/o Honeymooner, by Suave Prospect) got off to a slow start on November 29 at Cal-der, but once he got moving, he was all heart. The colt was on even terms with the leader by the top of the turn and dug in for a long stretch drive to prevail by a head in a $23,700 maiden special. This colt is all heart and guts and is definitely one to watch in the future. His record is now 3-1-0-1 with $13,640 in earnings. Owner: Dr. Derek K. & Kimberly Paul. Breeder: Dr. Derek K. Paul.
TAR BEACH (06 c. o/op Quichesterbahn, by Broad Brush) was a narrow winner on December 3 at Aqueduct in a $23,000 conditions event going 8-1/2 f. on the turf. The colt now has a record of 13-2-2-0 with $81,476 in earnings. Owner: Chalk Stables. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
RED DOOR DRIVE (05 c. o/o Sheza Nasty Lady, by Sandpit) made winning look easy at Hollywood Park on December 2 when he took a $20,220 maiden event going a mile and a sixteenth on the all weather track by 3-1/2 lengths. The victory raises his record to 13-1-4-0 with $46,200 in earnings. Owner: Arnold Zetcher LLC. Breeder: Cloyce Clark Jr.
For Week ending November 20, 2009
SAPPHIRE SKY (06 f. o/o Charm Away, by Silver Charm) never disappoints, as she finished a game second on November 19 at Aqueduct in the $65,000Love Is Eternal Stakes. The filly, who is already a multiple stakes winner this year, has won or placed in her last 4 listed efforts and, while she was clearly the best of the rest of the field, she comes away from the second place effort with a record of 14-4-4- SALLE DE BAIN (05 f. o/o Restraint, by Unbridled's Song) was a winner in Brazil on November 8 when she took first place in the Grande Premio Mariano Procopio S. (G3) for fillies and mares 3-years-old and up. The race was 1600 m on the turf.
2 and $265,657. Owner/Breeder: Strait Gate Stable.
Cut The Check (06 g. o/o Debrah's Debut, by Rahy) fought gamely in the stretch to take a $16,000 conditions event at Hollywood Park going 6-1/2 f. on November 14. The gelding had the lead for most of the race, but lost the advantage turning for home and came back with grit and determination to take back the lead and win by a length. His record is now 13-2-1-4 and his earnings are now $79,546. Owner: Abdalla Broguiere Grammer Et Al. Breeder: Top Tick Thoroughbred Stables.
Keeneland and FT November Highlights - Week 2
| Hip | Horse | Consigner | Buyer | Price |
| 608 | Sitar ift SM | Three Chimneys, agent | Hill Top Equine | $135,000 |
| 942 | Noon Day ift SM | Ashview Farm, agent | Fred W. Hertrich III | $150,000 |
| 1076 | Vienna Affair ift SM | Royal Oak Farm, agent | Sagamore Farm | $380,000 |
| 1466 | Wagtail ift SM | Three Chimneys, agent | BBA Ireland | $210,000
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For Week ending November 13, 2009
SKY MARNI (06 f. o/o Miss Marni, by Broad Brush) was a 1-1/2 length winner at Oak tree at Santa Anita in a $14,160 conditions test going 5-1/2 f. on the all weather track on November 8. The filly was the odds-on favorite and needed only one tap of the whip in the stretch to best her rival. The win raises her record to 13-3-3-3 with $56,320 in earnings. Owner: Tricar Stables, Inc. breeder: Michael House.
Keeneland and FT November Highlights - Week 1
| Hip | Horse | Consigner | Buyer | Price |
| 608 | Sitar | Three Chimneys | Hill Top Equine | $135,000 |
| 751 | Common Channel | Three Chimneys | Dixiana Farm | $80,000 |
For Week ending November 6, 2009
THISKYHASNOLIMIT (07 c. o/o Lovely Regina, by Deputy Minister) is a graded stakes winner after taking the $100,000 Iroquois S. (G3) at Churchill on November 1. The colt made a four-wide move coming down the lane and won by a confident length. The win raises his record to 5-2-1-1 with $136,236 in earnings. Owner: Cathy & Bob Zollars. Breeder: Stud TNT.
WILD CAT MESA (05 g. o/o Critical Factor, by Star de Naskra) led nearly every step of the way and prevailed as a 2-1/4 length winner at Philadelphia Park on Novem-ber 2 in a mile and seventy yard conditions event valued at $22,000. The victory raises the gelding's record to 19-6-2-3 with earnings of $186,958. Owner: Old Coach Farm & john D. Murphy. Breeder: Golden Oak Farm LLC.
For Week ending October 30, 2009
SATANS QUICK CHICK (06 f. o/o Dancing Devlette, by Devil's Bag) was up against a full field of 13 that was on October 24, but was the best of the bunch. The half length winner at Keeneland in the $300,000 Lexus Raven Run S. (G2) was a track record setter in her last win and, with this, her first stakes win, now has a record of 9-4-0-1 with earnings of $252,229. Owner: Jerry Jamgotchian. Breeder: Hargus Sexton & Sandra Sexton.
SAPPHIRE SKY (06 f. o/o Charm Away, by Silver Charm), who is already a multiple stakes winner in 2009, went to post in the $125,000 Iroquois S. at Belmont Park on October 24. The filly turned in a very respectable third place effort and now has a record with 13-4-3-2 with earnings of $225,307. Owner/Breeder: Strait Gate Stable.
PINK SAND (06 f. o/o Bois D'Amour, by Woodman) was a 2 length winner on October 29 at Laurel Park in a $24,000 maiden special going a mile on the dirt. The race was originally scheduled for the turf, but was taken off and run at a shorter distance on the dirt. The filly took full advantage, taking command just after the quarter pole and pulling away in deep stretch to an impressive debut win. She starts her earnings off at $13,680. Owner: Beverly Randolph Steinman. Breeder: Robert N. Clay.
For Week ending October 23, 2009
A Cat Named Snipe (05 c. o/o Irish Cherry, by Irish Open) was a winner for the fourth time on October 17 when he took a $12,960 conditions event going 5-1/2 f. on the all weather track. The victory was by the shortest of noses and brings his record to 15-4-0-3 with $90,240 in earnings. Owner: Gordon Bithell. Breeder: Yvonne Schwabe & Dagmar Schwabe.
VP JOE (07 c. o/o Our Nancy Lee, by Touch Gold) was the odds-on favorite in a $28,000 maiden special at Charles Town on October 16 going 4-1/2 f. The impressive 3-1/2 length victory makes him one to watch and raises his record to 2-1-0-0 with $18,200 in earnings. Owner/Breeder: The Elkstone Group LLC.
A CAT NAMED SNIPE (05 g. o/o Critical Factor, by Star de Naskra) was a 2-length winner on October 20 at Philadelphia Park in a $21,000 conditions race going 7 f. on the dirt. The win was wire-to-wire and brings his record to 18-5-2-3 with $168,478 in earnings. Owner: Old Coach Farm and John D. Murphy. Owner: Golden Oak Farm LLC.
For Week ending October 16, 2009
SKY VICTOR (05 g. o/o Trump My Heart, by Runaway Groom) was the odds-on favorite and showed why, taking a $53,200 maiden special at Oak Tree at Santa Anita on October 15. The 3/4 of a length win in the 6-1/2 f. turf test raised his record to 4-1-0-2 with $38,880 in earnings. Owner: Wind River Stables & Brian Koriner. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
CAT IN THE SKY (06 g. o/o Unreal Cat, by Unreal Zeal) was a winner for the first time on October 12 at Laurel Racecourse in a $14,000 maiden event going a mile on the turf. The 1-1/2 lengths win raised the gelding's record to 6-1-0-0 with $10,084 in earnings and indicated that the gelding is going to enjoy some time on the spinach. Owner: TYB Stable & Peter O'Callaghan. Breeder: Classic Lines Partnership.
SKY HEAT (05 f. o/o Saratoga Sizzle, by Saratoga Six) was a half length winner at Penn National on October 15 in a $14,000 conditions event going 5-1/2 f. on the dirt. The filly led every step of the way and held on for the win to raise her record to 17-3-2-4 with $51,579. Owner: Thomas G. McClay. Breeder: Gainesway Thoroughbreds Ltd.
For Week ending October 9, 2009
SKY'S THE LIMIT (06 c. o/o Inclination, by Victory Gallop) looks to be the real deal after breaking his maiden at second asking in a $44,000 maiden special at Belmont Park. The win was by 3-1/4 and brings his record to an impressive 2-1-1-0 with $30,133. Owner: Oxbow Racing. Breeder: Robert B. Berger.
UP COUNTRY (06 c. o/o Daytime Girl, by Daylami) was a 1 length winner on October 2 at Finger Lakes in a $15,180 conditions race going 6 f. The win was over a sloppy track and brings his record to 10-3-2-1 with $45,524 in earnings. Owner: Maggie Moss. Breeder: Cavendish Investing Ltd.
For Week ending October 2, 2009
SKY HAVEN (06 f. o/o Shouldn't We All, by Woodman) was third to Indian Blessing in the $156,500 Gallant Bloom H. (G2) at Belmont on September 26. The filly beat out some classy horses for the show spot and the effort was this stakes winners' highest caliber race to date. Her record is now 9-3-3-2 with $203,540 in earnings. Owner: Elite Racing Company. Breeder: Daniel M. Ryan.
CLICKER (06 g. o/o Val's Jazz, by Kentucky Jazz) got another notch on his conditions belt when he won for the second time in his career. His length and a quarter win came at Arlington in a mile contest over the all-weather track. The win brings his record to 11-2-0-3 with $30,345 in earnings. Owner: Zayat Stables. Breeder: Gibralter Group LP.
For Week ending September 25, 2009
Thiskyhasnolimit (07 c. o/o Elbow, by Woodman) was third best on September 19 in the prestigious $250,000 Futurity S. (G2) at Belmont Park. The two-year-old definitely raised his profile with the effort and now boasts a record of 4-1-1-1 with $65,085. Owner: Cathy and Bob Zollars and Mark Wagner. Breeder: Stud TNT.
GRANNY BROUGHTON (07 f. o/o Madame Deputy, by Deputy Minister) won in her second lifetime start in a $22,000 maiden special at Turfway Park going a mile over the all weather surface. The 2-3/4 length win brings her earnings up to $15,450 in two lifetime starts. Owner: Henderson Stables. Breeder: Live Oak Stud.
UP COUNTRY (06 c. o/o Daytime Girl, by Daylami) was too good for his rivals, as he cruised under the wire as the post time favorite to score a one length win in a $19,100 allowance at Finger Lakes on September 22. The win raises the colt's record to 9-2-2-1 with $36,584 in earnings. Owner: Maggie Moss. Breeder: Cavendish In-vesting Ltd.
| Keeneland September Highlights Ð Week 2 |
| Hip | Dam | Consigner | Buyer | Price |
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| 1388 | Brassy | Woods Edge Farm | Talons/Al London | $220,000 |
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2076 | Shot Gun Favorite | Eaton Sales | Mavrick Racing | $85,000 |
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2635 | Boardroom Scandal | Lane's End | Hartley/DeRenzo | $230,000 |
For Week ending September 11, 2009
JOIN IN THE DANCE (06 c. o/o Dancing Darling, by Devil's Bag), who was on the Triple Crown trail earlier this year, was second best in the high-level $1,000,000 Penn-sylvania Derby (G2) on September 7 at Philly Park. While the colt was no match for the winner, he was clearly the class of the rest of the field and the effort brings his re-cord to 11-1-5-1 with $374,620. Owner: Jake Ballis & R. Lewis & R. Swinbank. Breeder: The Answer LLC.
THIRD DAWN (06 f. o/o Chalmette, by Quiet Ameri-can) was a classy winner on September 6 in the $100,000 Torrey Pines S. at Del Mar Racetrack. The filly easily finished 2-1/4 lengths ahead in the 1 mile event over the synthetic surface and, with the win, brought her record to 10-3-2-3 with $220,440. Owner: Ike & Dawn Thrash. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
MESA SUNRISE (06 c. o/o Bashful Charmer, by Capote) was an impressive winner at Saratoga on Sep-tember 5 in a 6-1/2 f. allowance valued at $59,800. The colt was facing a high-class field, but finished strongly a helf of a length ahead of his closest rival. His record is now 7-2-2-1 with $97,420. Owner: Brushwood Stable. Breeder: Peter Van Andel.
SKY MARNI (06 f. o/o Miss Marni, by Broad Brush) won a $30,000 Del Mar allowance going 7 f. on the all weather track on September 9. The filly chased the pace, then cleared the field in the stretch to win going away by 4-1/4 lengths. The win brings his record to 10-2-2-3 with earnings of $46,120. Owner: Tricar Stable. Breeder: Mi-chael House.
COSMO LADY (07 f. o/o Cover Girl, by Proud Birdie) won in her second lifetime start on September 4 in a $19,600 maiden special going 6 f. at Mountaineer. The win was by 1-1/2 lengths and the effort raises her earn-ings to $12,544. Owner: Reed Kay & Rose Brian. Breeder: Omar Trevino, Dermont Quinn & White Cloud Bloodstock.
For Week ending September 4, 2009
SAPPHIRE SKY (06 f. o/o Charm Away, by Silver Charm) was second best on August 30 in the $75,000 New York Oaks at Finger Lakes. The filly, who is a multiple stakes winner this year, was making a quick comeback and made her connections proud. The effort raises her record to 12-4-3-1 with earnings of $212,807. Owner: Thomas A. Borgeson. Breeder: Strait Gate Thoroughbreds LLC.
Satans Quick Chick (06 f. o/o Dancing Develette, by Devil's Bag) is back! The stakes placed filly was putting in a prep drill on August 30 at Presque Isle Downs in a $40,000 allowance going a mile and seventy yards over the all weather track and ran away with the race, winning by 8-1/2 lengths. The easy win raises her record to 7-3-0-1 with earnings of $70,729 in earnings. Owner: Jerry Jamgotchian. Breeder: Hargus Sexton & Sandra Sexton.
MESA CIELO (06 g. o/o Miss Crissy, by Bold n' Flashy) rallied late and got up to win a $75,900 maiden special at Woodbine on August 29 going a mile and a sixteenth. The filly's record now stands at 4-1-1-1 with $52,147. Owner: Harlequin Ranches. Breeder: Cavendish Investing Ltd.
ROXYANA (06 f. o/o Rubyana, by Rubiano) is a winner for the fourth time after taking a $54,000 allowance at Monmouth Park on August 29. The filly was the leader every step of the way and was 7 lengths in front at the top of the stretch. The filly was 4 lengths ahead crossing under the wire and, with the win, now has a record of 10-4-1-0 with earnings of $112,450. Owner: James B. Malcolm. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. J. B. Malcolm.
For Week ending August 21, 2009
SAPPHIRE SKY (06 f. o/o Charm Away, by Silver Charm) out-gamed her rivals to get another stakes win, this time at Saratoga in the $70,000 Biogio's Rose S. The filly was under a firm hold trailing the pack, but made a move turning for home and won going away by 3-1/2 lengths. She now has a record of 11-4-2-1 with $197,807 in earnings. Owner/Breeder: Strait Gate Stable.
AY PAPI (05 f. o/o Correoso, by Rahy) was a 1-1/2 length winner on August 20 at Monmouth Park in a $19,000 test going 6 f. on the dirt. The win brings the filly's record to 22-4-5-2 with $72,895 in earnings. Owner; John Hayek. Breeder: Maple Ridge Bloodstock, James Nelson & Kent Fleming.
SKY HEAT (05 f. o/o Saratoga Sizzle, by Saratoga Six) absolutely demolished the field at Penn National in a $13,000 conditions race going 5-1/2 f. The filly was ahead by 8-1/2 at the wire and was easily the best of the bunch, gearing down nearing the wire. The win brings her record to 15-2-2-4 with $42,339 in earnings. Owner: Thomas G. McClay. Breeder: Gainesway Thoroughbreds Ltd.
For Week ending August 14, 2009
Raton Pass (07 c. o/o Ballerina, by Moscow Ballet) was shuffled back at the start, but fought gamely throughout the race to get up for third, then was bumped to second through the disqualification of a rival in the $50,000 Brian Barenscheer Juvenile S. at Canterbury Park on August 9. The effort gives the colt black type and gives us much hope for his future. His record is now 3-1-1-1 with $20,650. John Pendergast and Joe Johnson. Breeder: Joe Turner.
BELLA BLU (05 f. o/o Royal Image, by Proud Truth) won decisively on August 8 at Delaware Park in a $15,700 race for non-winners of two lifetime going 6 f. The filly came home a 4-1/2 length winner and, with the effort, brings her totals up to 22-2-6-5 with $45,074. Owner: Jill Pecoraro and Lianna Stables. Breeder: Mike Maroney.
For Week ending August 8, 2009
Third Dawn (06 f. o/o Chalmette, by Quiet American), who placed in both a Grade 3 and a Grade 1 race earlier this year, rolled to a win at Del Mar in a $79,200 allowance going a mile over the all weather track and won by a length and a half with something left I the tank. The filly's win brings her record to 9-2-2-3 with $160,440 in earnings. Owner; Ike & Dawn Thrash. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
BY THE SKY (06 f. o/o Impulse Shopper, by Dr. Blum) nosed out her closest rival for her first win at Saratoga in a competitive $44,000 maiden special going 6 f. on the dirt on August 2. The victory brings her record to 6-1-1-1 and her earnings to $48,200. Owner: Sackatoga Stable. Breeder: Audrey Garr.
AIR MAGGY (06 g. o/o Mighty Mags, by Wild Again) was one of the longest prices on the board in her first time to the races, but proved everyone wrong, as she rolled to a come-from-behind win at Delaware Park in a $38,000 maiden special going 6 f. on August 3. The win starts the gelding's earnings to $22,800. Owner: Magalen O. Bryant. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
RED DANCER (06 g. o/o I'm Yours Joe, by Miswake) won an $18,000 non-winners of 1 race at Emerald Downs on August 1 going a mile. The gelding had to swing 4 wide, but kicked clear late to win the race by 1-1/2 lengths. The victory brings his record to 4-2-1-1 and his earnings to $25,350. Owner: Michael & Amy Feueborn. Breeder: Chesapeake Equine Inc. & Manganaro LLC.
SEDONA MISS (06 f. o/o Escape Reality, by Lear Fan) is a maiden no more after winning a $19,800 event for no n-winners at Woodbine on August 5. going 7 f. over the all-weather track. The filly was toward the back of the pack early, but mounted a major rally to come up and nab the win by a neck from the leader-turned-second place finisher. The win brings his record to 6-1-0-1 wit $22,282. Owner; Harlequin Ranchers. Breeder: Kingview Farms.
AY PAPI (05 f. o/o Correoso, Rahy) easily took first place in a $14,000 contest at Monmouth going 6 f. The filly ROMPED by 7-1/4 lengths and, with the win, brought her record to 21-3-5-2 with $61,495 in earnings. Owner: John Hayek. Breeder: Maple Ridge Bloodstock, James E. Nelson, & Kent Fleming.
For Week ending July 31, 2009
MESA GIRL (05 f. o/o Sailing, by Arazi) won a Belmont allowance for statebreds on July 24 going a mile and a sixteenth on the turf. The filly was ahead by a length and three quarters at the wire and, with the win, now has a record of 25-3-3-1 with $115,072. Owner: Stasi Randy and Girogi Stable. Breeder: John Hettinger.
ROXYANA (06 f. o/o Rubyana, bu Rubiano) wan an easy winner on July 23 at Monmouth Park in a $42,000 allowance going a mile and a sixteenth. The win was the third in the three-year-old's nine race career and brings her earnings to $82,450. Owner: James B. Malcom. Breeder: Mr. and Mrs. J. Malcom.
SOLO PERFORMANCE (05 g. o/o Theatriken, by Theatrical) won at Santa Rosa in a $15,000 turf sprint going 5 f. The victory brings his record to 17-4-0-2 with $44,310. Owner: Nin Auyeung, Jimmy Chow, and Minh Ly. Breeder: Chip Montgomery.
For Week ending July 24, 2009
SKY HAVEN (06 f. o/o Shouldn't We All, by Woodman) was the clear winner in the $75,000 Caught in the Rain S. at Philadelphia Park. The filly was 4-1/2 lengths ahead at the wire in the 7 f. race and has never finished out of the money. The filly now has a record of 7-3-3-1 with $182,390 in earnings. Owner: Elite Racing Company. Breeder: Daniel M. Ryan.
MR. DAVID (07 c. o/o Dancewiththebride, by Belong to Me) is making waves on the other side of the Atlantic. In his second lifetime start, the colt powered home to a 1-1/4 length win at Newmarket on July 18 and is expected to make his next start against stakes company. His record is one win from two starts and he has earned £5,181. Owner: Gold Group International, Ltd. Breeder: Mr. and Mrs. David Randal.
SKY CAP (06 f. o/o Capital Request, by Repriced) was a 1-1/4 length winner on July 18 in a $38,000 race at Monmouth Park going a mile on the grass. The win is SKY CAP's third and her earnings are now $43,993 with a record of 7-3-0-2. Owner: D and E Horses Inc. Breeder: Douglas Arnold.
UP COUNTRY (06 c. o/o Daytime, by Daylami) wowed the crowd when he demolished the field in a $19,600 maiden special at Mountaineer Park going 6 f. The colt was 9-1/2 lengths ahead at the wire and made it look easy. The win brings his record to 7-1-1-1 with $20,644 in earnings. Owner: Maggi Moss. Breeder: Cavendish Investing Ltd.
KANSAS KITTY (06 f. o/o Remuda, by Gilded Time) was a 2-3/4 length winner on July 21 at Delaware Park in a $18,000 maiden race. The win came after a competitive stretch run, but the winner kept to the task and dug in for the win to brings his record to 9-1-3-3 with $39,960 in earnings. Owner: Ron Slyder. Breeder: White Rose Stable.
RATON PASS (07 c. o/o C. R. Ballerina, by Moscow Ballet) didn't take long to get the monkey off of his back. In his second start he came home a winner at Canterbury Park by a length and a half in a $15,000 maiden special sprinting 5 f. The win brings his earnings to $10,650 with a record of 2-1-0-1. Owner: John Pendergast and Joe Johnson. Breeder: Joe Turner.
Fasig-Tipton July Yearling Sale Results
| Dam | Consignor | Buyer | Price |
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Proud Angel, f | Paramount Sales | Sagamore Fm. | $140,000 |
| Shelterfromastorm, f | Warrendale Sales | Jun Park | $130,000 |
| Miss Matched, c | Gainesway | Whitehall Stable | $100,000 |
| Saintly Magic, f | Dapple Stud | Off The Hook | $80,000 |
| Best Friend, f | Summerfield | Frederic Sauque | $65,000 |
For Week ending July 17, 2009
Processor's Turf (05 c. o/o Procession, by Private Terms) put in a gutsy effort in the $350,000 Smile Sprint Handicap (G2) on July 11 at Calder's Summit of Speed. The colt was 2-1/2 lengths behind at the wire and with the effort, brought his record to 9-2-1-2 with $116,179 in earnings. Owner: Edmund Gann. Breeder: Castleton Lyons.
SKY PATRIOT (05 g. o/o American Profile, by Summer Squall) won at Indiana Downs on July 10 in a $10,900 conditions race going 5-1/2 f. The win was by 1-1/4 lengths and brings his totals to 11-3-1-1 with $23,000 in earnings. Owner: Robert J. Priest. Breeder: Turtle Hall Farm.
SYEBAY (05 g. o/o Goodnight Irene, by Twilight Agenda) was a half length winner on July 11 at Belmont Park in a $22,000 conditions race going 7 f. on the turf. The game effort brings his record to 15-2-1-0 with $27,066 in earnings. Owner: Frances Tescher. Breeder: Schelford Farm.
For Week ending July 10, 2009
Stealin' Kisses (05 f. o/o Seewillo, by Pleasant Colony) gained the lead approaching the stretch drive, but faded in the stretch in the $114,900 Locust Grove H. (G3). She tried to hang on for the win and did fend off late bids from several other runners. The effort raises her totals to 23-2-2-2 with $95,144 in earnings. Owner: Nancy Cole and Charles Kidder. Breeder: Kidder, Cole, Mamakos, and Graves & Beck.
THISKYHASNOLIMIT (07 c. o/o Lovely Regina, by Deputy Minister) looks to have no limit after winning a $48,300 maiden special by a widening 7 lengths at Churchill Downs going 6 f. The colt finished second to eventual Grade 3 winner BACKTALK last time out. The win puts him on the map and brings his record to 2-1-1-0 and his earnings to $39,085. Owner: Cathy and Bob Zollars and Mark Wagner. Breeder: Stud TNT.
SILVER SHOES (07 f. o/o Most Remarkable, by Marquetry) had a rough trip first time out, but definitely showed the real her when she cruised home by of a length in a $41,000 maiden special at Belmont on July 8. The victory brings her record to 2-1-0-0 with $25,830. Owner: Dogwood Stable. Breeder: Sugar Maple Farm.
TURF AND SKY (05 g. o/o Brush Over, by Broad Brush) was a 4 length winner on July 4 at Hollywood Park in a $26,800 maiden event going 7 f. over the all-weather track. The win brings her record to 2-1-0-0 and her earnings to $15,900. Owner: AMJ Racing. Breeder: Daniel M. Ryan.
DELILAH'S SEVEN (05 f. o/o One O Seven, by Vice Regent) won at Presque Isle Downs on July 5 in a 6 f. sprint over the all weather track. The 4-3/4 length victory brings her record to 10-4-1-1 with $52,460 in earnings. Owner: David A. Ross. Breeder: Joseph Rauch & David Zell.
For Week ending July 3, 2009
GOVERNOR JACK (06 c. o/o Our Nancy Lee by Touch Gold) charged down the stretch to win a $29,000 allowance race at Charles Town on June 28. After starting out sluggish the colt advanced down the backstretch and moved five wide to win by 3 3/4 lengths. This impressive win brings his earnings to $50,530 with a record of 9-2-1-3. Owner/ Breeder: The Elkstone Group LLC.
MESA SUNRISE (06 c. o/o Bashful Charmer by Capote) ran strong to win a $51,600 maiden special weight at Belmont Park on June 27. The colt finished first by 3 1/4 lengths over 6 f. on the dirt. This strong win more than doubles the colt's earnings bringing the total to $61,280 with a record of 5-1-2-1. Owner: Brushwood Stable. Breeder: Peter Van Andel.
FLEET FRANCIS (05 f. o/o Afleet Francais by Afleet) earned her second victory in a row in a race valued at $21,000 at Delaware Park on June 27. She ran five wide before taking the lead to win by a neck. The filly's record is now 4-2-0-0 with earnings of $25,548. Owner: Michael Pressley. Breeder: Stonestreet Mares LLC.
SCARIFF ISLAND (05 c. o/o Petite Noire by Silver Deputy) rallied to win a race valued at $17,000 at Churchill Downs on June 28. This win over 1 1/16 miles on the dirt brings the colt's record to 9-2-1-1 with winnings of $22,385. Owner: Jones Jr., Frank L., and Dale Romans. Breeder: Dark Hollow Farm, George Harris & William DeBurgh.
For Week ending June 19, 2009
MATCHLESS ORINDA (05 f. o/o Perfectly Stunning, by Silver Deputy) became a stakes winner on June 14 when she confidently won the $65,000 What a Summer S. at Belmont Park. The filly led at every call, but sprinted clear to draw away to a 2-1/4 length win. Her record is now 11-3-3-2 with earnings of $128,615. Owner: Peachtree Stable. Breeder: Debby Oxley.
Processor's Turf (05 c. o/o Procession, by Private Terms) was off slowly, but recovered to make a huge stretch move and got up for third in the $75,000 Ponche H. at Calder on June 13. The colt now has a record of 8-2-1-1 with earnings of $81,529. Owner: Edmund Gann. Breeder: Castleton Lyons.
SKY N MIGHTY (05 f. o/o Mighty Mags, by Wild Again) won a $19,000 race at Arlington going 6-1/2 f. over the all weather surface on June 13. The filly angled out four wide for the drive and was urged to draw away nearing the wire. The win brings this filly's record to 15-4-3-0 with $1,880. Owner: Barry and Joni Butzow. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
For Week ending June 12, 2009
Third Dawn (06 f. o/o Chalmette, by Quiet American) ran a determined third on June 7 in the $150,000 Hollywood Oaks (G2) going a mile and a sixteenth over the synthetic surface. The filly, who is already Grade 1 stakes-placed this year, brings her earnings to $124,440 and her record to 7-1-2-3 with the effort. Owner: Ike & Dawn Thrash. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
Matchless Orinda (05 f. o/o Perfectly Stunning, by Silver Deputy) pressed the pace from the outside through much of the race, but lacked the reserve to put forth a powerful finish and crossed the wire third in the $65,000 Glowing Honor S. at Belmont on June 5. The effort earned her a dose of black type and brings her totals to 10-2-3-2 with $88,895. Owner: Peachtree Stable. Breeder: Debby Oxley.
Sky Mesa's first two-year-old winner of the year is FEELING FANCY (07 f. o/o Miss Thermal Tech, by Distinctive Pro), who wired the field in a $17,000 maiden special on June 6 and won drawing away by 5-1/2 in her first lifetime start. Sky Mesa proved himself last year as a sire who can get classy two-year-olds and FEELING FANCY looks like she may be fancy indeed (let's hope she keeps on feeling that way!). The win starts her bankroll at $9,350. Owner: Chris Randall. Breeder: Coffeepot Stable.
For Week ending June 5, 2009
CAVANAL (05 g. o/o Mary Kies, by Opening Verse) was impressive in a $50,000 Hollywood allowance on May 31 going a mile and a sixteenth on the turf. The gelding stalked the pace from off the rail, then angled in and squeezed through to gain the advantage and, with a tap of the whip, pulled away to win by 3 lengths. The victory brings his record to 11-2-5-1 with $109,960 in earnings. Owner: Ballygallon Stud Ltd. Breeder: Clover Leaf Farms II Inc.
BELLA BLU (05 f. o/o Royal Image, by Proud Truth) chased the leader early, then found room and shook clear late to win a $14,000 maiden event by 1-1/2 lengths at Delaware Park on June 2. The win brings the filly's record to 18-1-6-4 with $32,174 in earnings. Owner: Jill Pecoraro and Lianna stables. Breeder: Mike Maroney.
PTERODACTYLS RULE (06 f. o/o My Girl Lisa, by With Approval) was the bettors' choice when she won a $17,000 allowance at Canterbury Park on June 4 going a mile on the turf. She endured several battles throughout the race, but was the clear-cut winner, finishing a length ahead of her closest rival. Her record is now 8-2-1-1- with $34,470 in earnings. Owner: John Castro & McLean Robertson. Breeder: John Castro.
For Week ending May 29, 2009
Satan's Quick Chick (06 f. o/o Dancing Devlette, by Devil's Bag) was the odds-on favorite and showed why, winning a $38,000 allowance at Presque Isle Downs on May 22 by 2-1/2 lengths on the all weather surface. The filly was stakes-placed last year and, with the win, brought her record to 5-2-0-1 with $45,130 in earnings. Owner: Jerry Jamgotchian. Breeder: Finger Rock Farm.
THIS IS MY GAME (06 c. o/o Four Plus Four, by Major Impact) took an Arlington Park conditions test going a mile over the all-weather surface on May 22 by a neck. The colt broke sharply and set a pressured pace, but held on gamely for the win to bring his totals up to $30,704 and 10-2-2-0. Owner/Breeder: Glen Hill Farm.
For Week ending May 22, 2009
SKYLIGHTER (05 f. o/o Painted Lady, by Broad Brush) earned more black type when she cruised home 4-1/4 lengths in front in the $150,000 Allaire DuPont Distaff S. (G2) on May 16 at Pimlico. Winner of the Indiana Oaks (G3) last year, the filly led every step of the way in the DuPont and brought her earnings to $451,212 and her record to 11-4-3-2 with the win. Owner: Darley Stable. Breeder: Stonerside Stable.
SARDINIAN SOIREE (05 f. o/o Outcross, by Kris S.) brought home another win, this time in a $24,000 conditions test at Philly Park on May 16. The win was by 3-1/2 lengths after racing on or near the lead and brings the filly's totals to 6-3-1-0 and $50,150. Owner: The Elkstone Group. Breeder: Sun Valley Farm.
FLEET FRANCIS (05 f. o/o Afleet Francais, by Afleet) broke her maiden at Delaware Park on May 20 going 6 f. on the dirt. She was the post time favorite and won by 2 after running just off the pace for much of the race. The win is her first in 3 lifetime starts and brings her earnings to $12,948. Owner: Michael Pressley. Breeder: Stonestreet Mares, LLC.
For Week ending May 15, 2009
MR. CHIPS (05 g. o/o Miss Marni, by Broad Brush) was bumped at the start, but recovered to take the win spot in a $25,000 allowance at Lone Star on May 10 going 5 f. on the turf. The head victory brings his record to 5-2-0-0 with $33,100 in earnings. Owner: Brad & Kim Bingham & Ken and Nancy Blewett. Breeder: Michael House.
For Week ending May 8, 2009
Sky Mesa's newest stakes winner is SAPPHIRE SKY (06 f. o/o Charm Away, by Silver Charm), winner of the $109,000 Bouwerie S. at Belmont Park on May 3. She was mid-pack early on, but moved forward when asked and won drawing away under moderate urging by 4-3/4 lengths. The win brings her record to 8-3-2-1 with $148,157 in earnings. Owner/Breeder: Straight Gate Stable.
DELIALAH'S SEVEN (05 f. o/o One O Seven, by Vice Regent) pressed the pace in hand and chased through the stretch to get up for a 3/4 length win on May 1 at Woodbine in a 7 f. conditions event. The win brings her record to 9-3-1-1 with $43,760 in earnings. Owner: David A. Ross. Breeder: Joseph Rauch & David Zell.
For Week ending May 1, 2009
SKY SISTER (06 f. o/o Sister Marilyn, by Saint Ballado) was the odds-on favorite at Mountaineer in a $19,600 maiden special and showed why, winning the 5-1/2 f. event by 3/4 of a length. The win came in her second career start, after finishing second in her career debut. The filly has earned $15,728. Owner: Kohl, Ray, and Kintz, S. Matthew. Breeder: Cobra Farm.
For Week ending April 24, 2009
MR. CHIPS (05 c. o/o Miss Marni, by Broad Brush) fought hard from beginning to end on April 18 to win a $24,000 Lone Star Park maiden special going 6 f. The win showed the colt's true heart and determination and brings his earnings to $18,340. Owner: Brad & Kim Bingham & Ken & Nancy Blewett. Breeder: Michael House.
SKY CAP (06 f. o/o Capital Request, by Repriced) got up in the final strides to take a $19,000 Gulfstream Park 1 m. turf event by a neck on April 23. The filly has only finished out of the money once in her 4 race career and, with her first win, brought her earnings to $12,656. Owner: D and E Horses, Inc. Breeder: Douglas Arnold.s
For Week ending April 17, 2009
GENERAL QUARTERS (06 c. o/o Ecology, Unbridled's Song) wowed the crowd on April 11, winning the $750,000 Blue Grass S. (G1) at Keeneland to seal himself as a legitimate Kentucky Derby prospect. His 1-1/2 length win, along with his gracious connections, has been the talk of the town and brings his record to 11-3-3-1 with a remarkable $641,735. Owner: Thomas McCarthy. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. David Randal.
WILD CAT MESA (05 g. o/o Critical Factor, by Star De Naskra) romped by 5-1/4 lengths at Philadelphia Park in a $51,440 allowance on April 11. The win further proves the gelding's worth, as he has definitely paid its bills throughout his career with earnings of $134,922 and a record of 12-4-2-1. Owner: Old Coach Farm & John D. Murphy. Breeder: Golden Oak Farm.
IN ORBIT (05 c. o/o Ascend, by Risen Star) took home first place at Penn National in a $11,000 sprint going 4-1/2 f. on April 11. The win brings the colt's record to 19-4-2-5 with $70,528 in earnings. Owner: Lords of Racing Deluxe Stable. Breeder: Finger Rock Farm.
For Week ending April 10, 2009
NO MESA WITH ME (06 c. o/o Yuki No Princess, by Cahill Road) got up for the win on April 3 at Laurel Park in a $28,000 maiden special going 6 f. over the muddy track. The colt showed he was game, gaining the advantage at the sixteenth pole and digging in to hold off his rivals for the win. He has now earned $20,160 with an impressive record of 2-1-1-0. Owner: Michele C. Sanger. Breeder: Rodney J. Winler & Alfonso Mazzetti.
NEW BELIEVER (05 g. o/o Cocktail Sauce, by Tabasco Cat) shipped into Keeneland and made it worth the trip on April 8, taking a $54,000 allowance going 6 f. on the all-weather track. The gelding was the odds-on favorite and won by a length and a quarter. He has now earned $79,080 and boasts a record of 8-2-1-1. Owner: Wesley A. Ward. Breeder: John T. Ward Jr. & Donna C. Ward.
For Week ending April 3, 2009
SHE'LL BE RIGHT (06 f. o/o Boogie Beach Blues, by Cure The Blues) wasn't wrong when she made her move in the stretch to wear down the leader and post a half-length victory at Tampa Bay Downs in a $16,500 maiden event on March 29. The win came in her seventh start and brings her record to 7-1-0-2 with $22,570 in earnings. Owner: Vincent G. Cox & Timothy B. Turney. Breeder: Don M. Robinson.
For Week ending March 27, 2009
ROXYANA (06 f. o/o Rubyana, by Rubiano) was off a step slow leaving the gate, but put herself into contention coming down the stretch to post a 1 length victory at Gulfstream in a $44,000 allowance on March 26. The win is her second in 5 career starts and brings her earnings to $47,620. Owner/Breeder: James B. Malcom.
GOVERNOR JACK (06 c. o/o Our Nancy lee, by Touch Gold) graduated on March 22 in a $28,000 maiden special at Charles Town going 6-1/2 f. The colt walked out of the gate and was therefore off slow, but engaged his competitors soon after and won drawing away by 2-3/4 lengths. He has now earned $32,200 and has a record of 6-1-1-3. Owner/Breeder: The Elkstone Group LLC.
For Week ending March 20, 2009
Join in the Dance (06 c. o/o Dance Darling, by Devil's Bag) lost by a neck in the $300,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G3) on March 14. The second place effort was the colt's first taste of black type and brings his record to 7-2-2-1 with $141,720. Owner: Jake Ballis, R. Lewis, R. Swinbank, R. Ball.
TERRAIN (06 g. o/o Minery, by Forty Niner) got up for third in the $600,000 Louisiana Derby (G2) on March 24. The gelding finished ahead of some very classy Derby hopefuls and reinforced his status as one to watch on the Triple Crown trail. He has now earned $474,584 with a record of 7-3-1-1. Owner/Breeder: Adele B. Dilschneider.
Formidable (05 c. o/o Santaria, by Star De Naskra), who is a half to G2 winners and stallions Medallist and Air Commander, made the most of his first bout in stakes company, finishing third in the $300,000 Gulfstream Park H. (G2) on March 14. The effort came on the heals of two very impressive wins and brings his totals to $6-2-0-2 and $80,814. Owner: Robert N. Clay. Breeder: Robert N. Clay & Fair Way Equine.
SARDINAIN SOIREE (05 f. o/o Outcross, by Kris S.) came home a three length winner on March 16 in a $25,150 starter allowance at Philly Park going a mile and seventy yards. The folly set the pace and held off all challengers in the stretch to post her second win, bringing her record to 4-2-1-1 with $35,750 in earnings. Owner: The Elkstone Group. Breeder: Sun Valley Farm.
SKYEBAY (05 g. o/o Goodnight Irene, by Twilight Agenda) won a maiden event at Gulfstream Park going a mile on March 14 by 1-1/4 lengths. The gelding's first win gives him earnings of $9,928. Owner: Theodore W. Shapiro. Breeder: Schelford Farm.
For Week ending March 13, 2009
Third Dawn (06 f. o/o Chalmette, by Quiet American) made her first stakes effort count, running second by barely a whisker to last year's Juvenile Fillies Champion Stardom Bound in the $300,000 Santa Anita Oaks (G1) on March 7. The effort stamps her as a legitimate Kentucky Oaks prospect and gives her a record of 5-1-2-2 with $106,440 in earnings. Owner: Ike & Dawn Thrash. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
SOLO PERFORMANCE (05 g. o/o Theatriken, by Theatrical) won a $17,680 test at Santa Anita on March 8 going a mile on the all-weather track. The 1 length victory puts his record at 10-3-0-2 with $33,160 in earnings. Owner: Barber & Barber. Breeder: Chip Montgomery.
For Week ending March 6, 2009
BEETHOVEN (06 g. o/o Cocktail Sauce, by Tabasco Cat), winner of last year's Kentucky Jockey Club S. (G2), came flying down the lane nearing the wire to nab third in the $250,000 Fountain of Youth S. (G2) on February 28. The effort keeps him in the Derby Trail and brings his record to 7-3-0-2 with $182,413 in earnings. Owner: John C. Oxley. Breeder: Deerbrook Racing.
SKY MISSION (05 c. o/o Gal in a Ruckus, by Bold Ruckus) broke her maiden in only her second lifetime start on February 27 at Oaklawn in a $17,000 event going 6 f. The one length win brings her earnings to $15,200 with a record of 2-1-0-1. Owner: Tucker Robert L. and Manella Daniel. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
Sales Highlights
| Hip | Sex | Buyer | Price |
| 159 | C | Westrock Stables | $500,000 |
| 125 | C | Merry-Meehan | $155,000 |
For Week ending February 26, 2009
Satans Quick Chick (06 f. o/o Dancing Devlette, by Devil's Bag) ran third on February 21 in the $50,000 Valdale S. at Turfway. This is her first taste of black type and she now has a record of 3-1-0-1 with $19.630 in earnings. Owner: Jerry Jamgotchian. Breeder: Hargus Sexton & Sandra Sexton.
SOLO PERFORMANCE (05 g. o/o Theatriken, by Theatrical) won at Santa Anita in a $15,540 conditions event going 7 f. over the all weather track. The 1-1/4 length win brings his record to 9-2-0-2 with $23,560 in earnings. Owner: Barber & Barber. Breeder: Chip Montgomery.
For Week ending February 20, 2009
GENERAL QUARTERS (06 c. o/o Ecology, by Unbridled's Song) stamped himself as a legitimate Derby prospect on February 14 when he cruised home to a 3-1/2 length upset in the $225,000 Sam F. Davis S. (G3). The win is his second stakes performance of 2009 and has racing fans and reporters looking toward the future with anticipation. His record is now 9-2-3-1 with $167,735 in earnings. Owner: Thomas McCarthy. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. David Randal.
THIRD DAWN (06 f. o/o Chalmette, by Quiet American) stalked the pace and then gained control coming into the stretch. Her jockey lost the whip, but she still powered home to a 1 length victory. Her record is now 4-1-1-2 with $46,440 in earnings. Owner: Ike & Dawn Thrash. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
MATCHLESS ORINDA (05 f. o/o Perfectly Stunning, by Silver Deputy) powered home to a 6 length victory in a $37,000 Gulfstream allowance on February 15. The win must have given her owners a thrill and brings her record to 7-2-1-1 and her earnings to $64,385. Owner: Peachtree Stable. Breeder: Debbie Oxley.
SKYMYNX (05 f. o/o Goodeve, by Pleasant Colony) raced within striking distance, then turned on the heat to win a $39,000 maiden special at Delta Downs by 6-3/4 lengths. The win puts hr earnings at $33,905 with a record of 7-1-0-3. Owner: Blue Nine Stables. Breeder: Paul Makin.
SARDINIAN SOIREE (05 f. o/o Outcross, by Kris S.) annihilated her competition on February 18, winning a $26,220 maiden event by overpowering 11-1/2 lengths. The win brings her record to 3-1-1-0 with $20,750 in earnings. Owner: The Elkstone Group. Breeder: Sun Valley Farm.
For Week ending February 13, 2009
FORMIDABLE (05 c. o/o Santaria, by Star de Naskra), under tight restraint for much of the race, took command and demolished a classy field to win a $42,000 Gulfstream allowance on February 13 by 5-1/2 lengths. A half to stallions Medalist and Air Commander, FORMIDABLE's performance made it clear that he has figured things out and is going to be a force to be reckoned with this year. His record stands at 5-2-0-1 with earnings of $50,814. Owner: Robert N. Clay. Breeder: Robert N. Clay & Fair Way Equine, LLC.
For Week ending February 6, 2009
Sapphire Sky (06 f. o/o Charm Away, by Silver Charm) turned in her second lifetime stakes performance on February 1 when she gamely held onto her position in the stretch to finish second in the $65,000 Wistful S. The filly has a record of 6-2-1-1 and her owners say she just keeps getting stronger and better as she progresses in her career. She has earned $73,527. Owner/Breeder: Straight Gate Stable.
SKYWIRE (05 g. o/o Capital Request, by Repriced) cruised home to a maiden-breaking win on January 30 at Turfway Park going a mile on the all-weather track. The 3/4 length score brings his record to 8-1-1-3 with $15,609 in earnings. Owner: Dogwood Stables. Breeder: Herman Wilensky.
SKY MARNI (06 f. o/o Miss Marni, by Broad Brush) broke her maiden at Santa Anita on February 5 going 6 f. over the all-weather surface. She has never been off the board and the 3/4 length win brings her record to 3-1-1-1 with $16,560. Owner: Tricar Stable Inc. Breeder: Michael House.
For Week ending January 30, 2009
BATTLE OF BRITIAN (05 f. o/o Kisses for My Gal, by Unbridled) won a $15,200 conditions race confidently at Penn National on January 27 going a mile on the dirt. The winner took the lead early and stayed out from the rail the whole way around, coming under the wire 6-3/4 lengths ahead of the second place finisher and over 11 lengths ahead of the rest of the field. The win brings her record to 15-2-2-1 with $39,915 in earnings. Owner: Debbie M. Oxley. Breeder: John P. Hicks.
SKY HEAT (05 f. o/o Saratoga Sizzle, by Saratoga Six) won a $12,000 maiden race at Laurel by an impressive 4-3/4 lengths on January 23 going 6 f. The win brings her record to 8-1-1-2 with updated earnings of $25,420. Owner: Two Legends Farm. Breeder: Gainesway Thoroughbreds Ltd.
For Week ending January 23, 2009
Sky Mesa's first stakes horse of 2009 is General Quarters (06 c. o/o Ecology, by Unbridled's Song). The colt ran second on January 17 in the $75,000 Pasco S. at Tampa Bay Downs, losing only by a length, but finishing 8-1/4 lengths ahead of the rest of the field. The effort brings his record to 8-1-3-1 and puts his earnings at $47,735. Owner: Thomas R. McCarthy. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. David Randal.
Sky Mesa's second stakes horse of 2009 is Cut The Check (06 c. o/o Debrah's Debut, by Rahy), who was about a length behind the winner, finishing third in the $70,000 San Pedro S. on January 19 going 6-1/2 f. over the all weather surface at Santa Anita. The effort brings his record to a consistent 5-1-1-3 with earnings of $61,746. Owner: Abdalla Broguiere Gramer et al. Breeder: Top Tick Thoroughbred Stables.
EISHIN AMADEUS (06 c. o/o Secondary School, by Honor Grades) turned in an impressive allowance win in Japan on January 17 going 1200 m. at Nakayama. The win was his second in 4 lifetime starts and brings his earnings to 16,600,000 Yen ($187,581 in US dollars). Owner: Toyomitsu Hirai. Breeder: Jack Carey.
For Week ending January 16, 2009
FORMIDABLE (05 c. o/o Santaria, by Star De Naskra) cruised home to a 4-1/2 length win in 1:09 flat at Gulfstream Park on January 9. FORMIDABLE is a half brother to track record-setter Medallist, who stands in Pennsylvania at Northview. The $22,000 maiden special win brings his record to 4-1-0-1 with $28,614 in earnings. Owner: Robert N. Clay. Breeder: Robert N. Clay & Fair Way Equine.
SATANS QUICK CHICK (06 f. o/o Dancing Devlette, by Devils Bag) came home a 1/2 length winner on January 10 in a 6-1/2 f. maiden special at Turfway Park valued at $22,000. The win gives her $14,830 and she has a win in two lifetime starts. Owner: Jerry Jamgotchian. Breeder. Hargus, Sexton & Sandra Sexton.
For Week ending January 9, 2009
MACHLESS ORINDA (05 f. o/o Perfectly Stunning, by Silver Deputy) found her stride on January 7, winning a $40,000 maiden special at Gulfstream by a widening 11-1/2 lengths. The filly had been racing in New York until this start, but apparently likes it better in Florida. Her record is 6-1-1-1 with $42,185 in earnings. Owner: Peachtree Stables. Breeder: Debby Oxley.
For Week ending January 2, 2009
Cut The Check (06 c. o/o Debrah's Debut) capped off his juvenile season with a respectable second place effort in the $75,000 Gold Rush S. on December 20. The effort gives him an end-of-the-year record of 4-1-1-2 with $52,440 in earnings. Owner: Abdala Broguiere Gramer Pycz & Solis. Breeder: Top Tick Thoroughbred Stables.
General Quarters (06 c. o/o Ecology, by Unbridled's Song) ran second by a length in the $65,000 Inaugural S. on December 27 going 6 f. at Tampa Bay Downs. The final effort for the year caps off his juvenile season with a record of 7-1-2-1 and $37,735 in earnings. Owner: Thomas R. McCarthy. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. David Randal.
PRINCEANDREW (06 c. o/o Miswila, by Miswaki) broke his maiden at Santa Anita on December 28 going 6 f. over the all weather surface. The length win came in 1:09 and change and puts his totals at 4-1-2-0 with $38,400 in earnings. Owner: Shustek & Stanley. Breeder: M. G. G. Holdings.
For Week ending December 12, 2008
CAVANAL (05 g. o/o Mary Kies, by Opening Verse), who has hit the board in 4 of 6 lifetime starts, found his stride on December 7 in a $37,000 Hollywood Park maiden special and cruised home to a 5-1/4 length win. Though his break was a bit awkward, he quickly regained composure, chasing the leaders until the top of the stretch, when he easily passed his rivals under steady handling. His record is now 7-1-3-1 with $59,160 in earnings. Owner: Ballygallon Stud, Ltd. Breeder: Clover Leaf Farms II, Inc.
For Week ending December 5, 2008
BEETHOVEN (06 c. o/o Moonlight Sonata, by Carson City) caused quite a stir, winning the Kentucky Jockey Club S. (G2) at Churchill on November 29 over Giant Oak and Capt. Candyman Can. The win brings the colt's record to 5-3-0-1 and has his connections thinking ahead to the Derby next spring. "...one thing they'll have to say about him is that he has had three different races over this race track and there is no other horse in the country who is going to get another try before the Derby," said trainer John Ward. The colt has earned $149,913 to date. Owner: John C. Oxley. Breeder: Deerbrook Racing Inc.
SKY DIVA (06 f. o/o Swift Girl, by Unbridled), winner of the Frizette S. (G1) earlier this year and third in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) last time out, ran third in the Demoiselle S (G2) at Aqueduct on November 29. The effort puts her earnings at 484,000 with a record of 4-2-0-2. Owner: Puglisi Racing. Breeder: John D. Murphy.
Sky Mesa's 20th two-year-old winner is CUT THE CHECK (06 c. o/o Deborah's Debut, by Rahy), who took home first prize in a $49,000 maiden special at Hollywood Park on November 30. The 1/2-length win improves his record to 3-1-1-1 and sets his earnings at $43,440. Owner: Margaret Abdala, Ray Broguiere, Bob Gramer, David Pyce, and Walther Solis. Breeder: Top Tick Thor-oughbred Stables.
LAKE MEZA (05 c. o/o Hidden Lake, by Quiet American) took a $37,000 maiden special at Hollywood Park on December 4 going a mile and a sixteenth over the all-weather surface. Out of Champion Hidden Lake, the colt has earned $56,120. Owner: Tricar Stable, Inc. Breeder: Robert N. Clay & Tracy Farmer.
For Week ending November 28, 2008
SKYLIGHTER (05 f. o/o Painted Lady, by Broad Brush), who won the Indiana Oaks (G2) by an easy 3 lengths last time out, finished second in the $150,000 Falls City Handicap (G2) on November 27. The effort brings the filly's totals to 9-3-3-2 with $359,162. Owner: Darley Stable. Breeder: Stonerside Stable.
A Cat Named Snipe (05 c. o/o Irish Cherry, by Irish Open) finished third in his first bout in stakes company in the $75,000 Sausalito S. on November 22. The colt finished two lengths behind the winner and now has a record of 5-3-0-2 with $72,920. Owner: Jerry Hollendorfer or George Todaro. Breeder: Yvonne Schwabe & Dagmar Schwabe.
SEASIDE VIEW (05 f. o/o National Treasure, by Recusant) took a November 27 Woodbine test valued at $20,700 going a mile and a sixteenth over the all-weather track. The win brings her earnings to $51,245 with a record of 10-3-0-1. Owner: Rainbow Stables All Day Racing Stables. Breeder. Shyman Racing Stables.
SOLO PERFORMANCE (05 g. o/o Theatriken, by Theatrical) won a Hollywood Park maiden event valued at $12,000 on November 21 going 7 furlongs on the all-weather track. The 2-3/4 length win brings the gelding's record to 5-1-0-2 with $13,520 in earnings. Owner: Gary and Cecil Barber. Breeder: Chip Montgomery.
For Week ending November 14, 2008
Sky Copper (05 f. o/o Legendary Princess, by Gone West) ran third in her stakes debut on November 8 in the $60,000 Honey Bee Stakes at the Meadowlands. The filly ran off the pace, then put in a bid down the stretch, but could not catch the winner. Her record is now 12-3-1-4 with $103,316. Owner: Edward P. Evans. Breeder: John E. Smicklas & Barbara R. Smicklas.
Sapphire Sky (06 f. o/o Charm Away, by Silver Charm), who was stakes placed earlier this fall, won a $43,000 Aqueduct allowance on November 13 going 7 f. The 1/2 length win came after breaking alertly and hook-ing up with her main competition, but shaking loose of her late in the stretch. She has now earned $56,218 with a record of 4-2-0-1. Owner/Breeder: Straight Gate Stables.
Sales Highlights
| Hip | Name | Buyer | Price |
| 117 | '08 Conversation | DKM Farm | $90,000 |
For Week ending November 7, 2008
SKY HAVEN (06 f. o/o Contagious Smile, by Halo) was bumped leaving the gate, but recovered quickly and ran on to finish second in the $75,000 Blue Mountain Juvenile S. on November 6 at Penn National. The filly has never finished worse than second and has been competing in stakes company since breaking her maiden at first asking. She has now earned $162,350 and has a record of 5-3-2-0. Owner: Elite Racing Company. Breeder: Daniel M. Ryan.
BEETHOVEN (06 c. o/o Moonlight Sonata, by Carson City) traveled mid pack before launching his bid at the top of the stretch to prevail in a $48,000 Churchill allowance on November 1 by a neck. The colt is seldom out of the money, winning two of his four lifetime starts and getting up for third in another. He has earned $49,919. Owner: John C. Oxley. Breeder: Deerbrook Racing, Inc.
SQUARE DEAL (05 c. o/o Jaded, by Gone West) won a $20,750 maiden special o n November 1 at Calder going 7-1/2 f. on the turf by 4-1/4 lengths going away. The confident score was his first try on the turf and indicates his preference for the lawn. He has a record of 5-1-0-2 with $24,330. Owner: JMJ Racing Stables LLC. Breeder: HIO Stables Inc.
For Week ending October 31, 2008
SKY DIVA (06 f. o/o Swift Girl, by Unbridled), a G1 winner last time out, turned in a monster performance to nab third in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) on October 24. Running mid-pack early on, she made a bid entering the stretch and ran on willingly as her rivals faded. She has now earned $64,000 and has a record of 3-2-0-1. Owner: Puglisi Racing, LLC. Breeder: John D. Murphy.
SKY CAT LADY (06 f. o/o Onemiricleatatime, by Gulch) won a Cameraro allowance on October 27 by 2-1/4 lengths going seven f. Owner: Establo Glorilu. Breeder: Jack R. Swain.
For Week ending October 24, 2008
MESA GIRL (05 f. o/o Sailing, by Arazi) won a $49,000 Belmont allowance on October 22 going 7 f. on the turf. The 1-3/4 length win is her second lifetime and brings her earnings to 78,150. Owner: Randy Stasi & Giorgi Stables. Breeder: John Hettinger.
For Week ending October 17, 2008
SKY COOPER (05 f. o/o Legendary Princess, by Gone West) won a $40,000 Delaware Park allowance on October 12 going a mile and a sixteenth. The win is the filly's third in 11 lifetime starts and brings her earnings up to $96,716. Owner: R. Larry Johnson. Breeder: Lochlow Farm.
A CAT NAMED SNIPE (05 c. o/o Irish Cherry, by Irish Open) won a $33,000 Golden Gate Fields allowance on October 16 going 6 f. over the all weather surface. The win is his third in 4 lifetime starts, with his lone defeat coming in a third place allowance effort last time out. The colt has now earned $63,920. Owner: Jerry Hollendorfer or George Todaro. Breeder: Yvonne Schwabe & Dagmar Schwabe.
For Week ending October 10, 2008
Sky Mesa's First Grade 1 winner is SKY DIVA (06 f. o/o Swift Girl, by Unbridled), who was a 3-3/4 length winner of the Frizette S. on October 4 at Belmont in only her second lifetime start. The filly remains undefeated and now has earnings of $264,000. Owner: Puglisi Racing. Breeder: John D. Murphy.
Sky Mesa's 2nd Grade 1 stakes horse is TERRAIN (06 g. o/o Minery, by Forty Niner), who ran a fast closing second in the $500,000 Lane's End Breeders' Futurity (G1) on October 4. The effort was his first career loss in 4 starts and puts his bankroll at $277,454. Owner/Breeder: Adele B. Dilschneider.
SKYLIGHTER (05 f. o/o Painted Lady, by Broad Brush) won the $400,000 Indiana Oaks (G2) on October 3 at Hoosier Park by a confident 3 lengths. The win brings her record to 8-3-2-2 with $327,240 in earnings. Owner/Breeder: Stonerside Stables.
DELILAH'S SEVEN (05 f. o/o One O Seven, by Vice Regent) won a $22,000 conditions race at Keeneland on October 8 going 6 f. on the all weather track. The victory is her second and brings her earnings to $34,188. Owner: Joseph Rauch, David Zell, & Bluejay Stable. Breeder: Joseph Rauch & David Zell.
For Week ending October 3, 2008
SKY HAVEN (06 f. o/o Shouldn't We All, by Woodman) became Sky Mesa's second 2YO stakes winner of 2008 when she took the $100,000 Presque Isle Downs Stakes on September 27. Multiple stakes-placed already this year, SKY HAVEN, won the event by a comfortable 2-3/4 lengths, bringing her record to 4-2-2-0 with $117,350. Owner: Elite Racing Company. Breeder: Daniel M. Ryan.
SEASIDE VIEW (05 f. o/o National Treasure, by Recusant) won a Woodbine conditions race valued at $28,500 on September 27 by a length. The win puts her record at $43,074 with a record of 7-2-0-0. Owner: Rainbow Stables, All Day Racing Stables, & John Eminger. Breeder: Shyman Racing Stables.
For Week ending September 26, 2008
READY TO FLY (05 f. o/o Marry Goodnight, by Gridstone) won a $40,000 allowance at Monmouth Park on September 19 going a mile and seventy yards. The win brings her record to 7-2-1-1- with $62,320 in earnings. Owner: Ol Memorial Stable & CE Glasscock. Breeder: Adena Springs.
IN ORBIT (05 c. o/o Ascend, by Risen Star) won a 6-1/2 f. Philadelphia Park conditions test valued at $18,000. The length win brings his record to 14-3-2-3 with $59,638 in earnings. Owner: Plumstead Stables & JC Squared Stables. Breeder: Finger Rock Farm.
For Week ending September 19, 2008
Sky Mesa's first graded stakes-winning 2YO of the year is TERRAIN (06 g. o/o Minery, by Forty Niner), who was the recipient of such substantial stretch interference from the two horses that finished ahead of him that the stewards decided to DQ both horses to second and third and deemed TERRAIN the victor in the $200,000 Arlington-Washington S. at Arlington Park over the all-weather surface on September 13. The win makes the gelding a legitimate contender for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile and his record a perfect 3 for 3 with $177,454. Owner/Breeder: Adele B. Dilschneider.
Sky Mesa's newest 2YO graded stakes horse is Argyle Pink (06 f. o/o Majesty's Crown, by Magesterial), who ran third in the $250,000 Matron S. (G2) on September 13. The effort puts her earnings at $62,200. Owner: John L. Wieczorek. Breeder: Avalon Farms.
THIS IS MY GAME (06 c. o/o Four Plus Four, by Major Impact) won a $28,000 maiden special at Arlington on September 14 going a mile and a sixteenth on the all weather track. The win puts his bankroll at $18,480. Owner/Breeder: Glen Hill Farm.
BEETHOVEN (06 c. o/o Sonata, by Carson City) won a $22,000 maiden special at Turfway Park on September 13 going 6-1/2 f. The win came in his second start and puts his earnings at $14,695. Owner: John C. Oxley. Breeder: Deerbrook Racing Inc.
SKY COPPER (05 f. o/o Legendary Princess, by Gone West) won a Delaware Park allowance valued at $42,000 on September 13. The 1 length win brings her record to 10-2-1-3 with $72,716. Owner: R. Larry Johnson. Breeder: Lochlow Farm.
MESA GOLD (06 c. o/o Fairway Gold, by Gold Ledgend) won a Turfway maiden event on September 18 going 5-1/2 f. over the all weather track. The 6 length victory puts his record at 3-1-1-0 with $13,220 in earnings. Owner: Spade Stable. Breeder: David & Diane Shashura.
For Week ending September 12, 2008
Sky Mesa's 16th 2YO winner of 2008 is SKY DIVA (06 f. o/o Swift Girl, by Unbridled) dominated the field in her career debut, winning a $40,000 maiden special by 10 lengths with no urging from her rider. She starts her bankroll off with $24,000 and is definitely one to watch for in the future. Owner: Puglisi Racing, LLC. Breeder: John D. Murphy.
Sky Mesa's 15th 2YO winner of 2008 is LADY MERCEDES (06 f. o/o Mercedes Two, by Mercedes Won), who, like her stable mate listed above, won in her first start at Delaware Park, this time going 6 f. on September 6. The 2-1/4 length, $60,000 maiden special win starts her earnings at $36,000. Owner: Puglisi Racing, LLC. Breeder: Lothenbach Stables.
BATTLE OF BRITAIN (05 f. o/o Kisses for My Gal, by Unbridled) broke her maiden in fine fashion, winning a $22,000 Delaware Park maiden test on September 10 going a mile and a sixteenth by 6-1/4 lengths. The win brings her earnings to $27,840. Owner: John P. Hicks. Breeder: Debby M. Oxley.
For Week ending September 5, 2008
Sky Haven (06 f. o/o Shouldn't We All, by Woodman) ran second at Presque Isle Downs in the Channel Three Stakes on September 1. The filly has an ultra-consistent record of 3-1-2-0 with $57,350 in earnings. Owner: Elite Racing. Breeder: Daniel M. Ryan.
Sapphire Sky (06 f. o/o Charm Away, by Silver Charm) ran third in the $156,612 Lady Finger S. at Finger Lakes on September 1. The effort was her second start and brings her record to 2-1-0-1 with $27,061 in earnings. Owner: Obviously NY Stable. Breeder: Phillip Birsh.
IN ORBIT (05 c. o/o Ascend, by Risen Star) won a Philadelphia Park conditions race valued at 17,000 on August 30 going 6 f. The colt romped by 4-3/4 lengths and now has a record of 13-2-2-3 with a bankroll of $49,438. Owner: Plumstead Stables & JC. Breeder: Finger Rock Farm.
MANASSA MAULER (05 c. o/o Alaska Queen, by Time For A Change) won an Ellis Park maiden special valued at $25,200 on August 30 going 7 f. The 5-1/4 length caper brings his bankroll to $29,745. Owner: Bruce Lunsford. Breeder: Kidder Griggs & J. and J. Mamakos.
For Week ending August 22, 2008
SEASIDE VIEW (05 f. o/o National Treasure, by Recusant) won a $21,500 Woodbine maiden race going a mile and a sixteenth on the synthetic surface on August 21. The 3-1/2 length win brings her earnings to $15,570. Owner: Woodford Racing, LLC. Breeder: Shyman Racing Stables.
ROXYANA (06 f. o/o Rubyana, by Rubiano) won a $37,000 maiden special at Monmouth on August 16 going 5-1/2 f. by an impressive 3-1/2 lengths after being in tight quarters early on in the race. The win is her first in two lifetime starts and brings her earnings to $22,570. Owner: James B. Malcolm. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. J. B. Malcolm.
TAR BEACH (06 c. o/o Quichesterbahn, by Broad Brush) turned a few heads when he broke his maiden at Saratoga in a competitive maiden special in his second lifetime start going 7 f. on August 15. The neck win came after having to be taken back at the 3/16 pole, then angling out for room to run. He has won $45,360 in two starts. Owner: Peter Callahan. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
SKYLAND (05 f. o/o Terre Des Hommes, by Exbourne) won a $24,144 Woodbine race on August 20 going 6 f. on the synthetic surface. The 2-3/4 length win is his second lifetime, bringing his record to 11-2-1-4 with $68,271 in earnings. Owner: Tucci Stables. Breeder: Marion G. Montanari.
For Week ending August 15, 2008
ARGYLE PINK (06 f. o/o Majesty's Crown, by Magesterial) was ultra-impressive first time out, winning a $62,000 Saratoga maiden special in her first lifetime start by 3/4 of a length on August 14. The win starts her bankroll off at $37,200. Owner: John Wieczorek. Breeder: Avalon Farms.
SAPPHIRE SKY (06 f. o/o Charm Away, by Silver Charm) won first time out at Finger Lakes in a $19,400 maiden special going 5 f. on August 8. The 13-3/4 length win turned quite a few heads and starts the filly's bankroll off at $11,400. Owner: Strait Gate Stable. Breeder: Strait Gate Thoroughbreds LLC.
For Week ending August 8, 2008
Sky Mesa's 3rd stakes winner is TERRAIN (06 c. o/o Minery, by Forty Niner), who remained undefeated when he took the $85,000 Mountaineer Juvenile S. on August 2. The winner was ahead by 1-3/4 lengths at the wire and brings his bankroll to $63,754. Owner/Breeder: Adele B. Dilschneider.
Sky Mesa's 5th stakes horse is Sky Haven (06 f. o/o Shouldn't We All, by Woodman), who was coming off of a win first time out and finished second in the $65,000 Colleen S. on August 2 at Monmouth. The effort increased her bankroll to $42,350 and brings her record to 2-1-1-0. Owner: Elite Racing Partners LLC. Breeder: Daniel M. Ryan.
SKY CAT LADY (06 f. o/o Onemiricleatatime, by Gulch) won impressively first time out in a maiden special valued at $10,450 at Camarero Race Track on August 4 going 5-1/2 f. on the dirt. The win starts her earnings at $6,270. Owner: Glorilu Establo. Breeder: Jack R. Swain.
Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Results
8 Sky Mesa/Most Remarkable, f., $100,000
Consigned by: Eaton Sales, for Sugar Maple Farm
Purchased by: Dogwood Stables Inc.
156 Sky Mesa/Gata Secreta, c. $200,000
Consigned by: Gainesway
Purchased by: MSTS
For Week ending August 1, 2008
STORM MESA (05 f. o/o Narjis Flower, by Pleasant Colony) brought her winning streak to 5 straight when she won Del Mar's San Clemente (G2) on July 26. The MGSW has been on a hot streak this year, winning listed events on both the turf and the dirt, and the 1-1/4 San Clemente is her third straight stakes win. Her record is now 10-5-2-1 with $329,510 in earnings. Owner: Richard L. Davis. Breeder: M & N Mazzoni.
JOIN IN THE DANCE (06 c., o/o Dance Darling, by Devil's Bag) broke his maiden in his third lifetime start confidently by 3 lengths at Saratoga. The colt, who has never been worse than second, has now earned $58,520 in three starts. Owner: Jake Ballis. Breeder: The Answer LLC.
A CAT NAMED SNIPE (05 c. o/o Irish Cherry, by Irish Open) remained undefeated when he won a $31,000 conditions test at Santa Rosa on July 26 going 6 f. The colt cruised home to a 3-1/4 length win and now has earnings of $36,800 in two lifetime starts. Owner: Jerry Hollendorfer & George Todaro. Breeder: Yvonne Schwabe & Dagmar Schwabe.
RATEEBA (05 f. o/o Impertinent Lady, by Sham) won a $27,000 maiden special at Evangeline Downs going a mile on July 31. The confident 4 length win margin showed the connections what they were looking for from this filly and brings her bankroll to $22,761. Owner: Zayat Stables LLC. Breeder: Marion G. Montanari.
For Week ending July 25, 2008
SWEET YVETTE (06 f. o/o Valley Fever, by Peaks and Valleys) showed everyone that the third time is a charm, winning a $23,000 maiden event at Del Mar by 3/4 of a length on July 23. The filly led every step of the 5-1/2 f. contest and brought her earnings to $14,600 in three starts. Owner: Tricar Stable Inc. Breeder: Darrell & Lendy Brown.
PTERODACTYLS RULE (06 f o/o My Girl Lisa, by With Approval) scored big first time out on July 19 at Canterbury Park going 5 f. in a $15,000 maiden special. The filly overcame being caught 6 wide early on, fought back gamely to gain the competitive advantage, and pulled away in the final 1/2 f. to win by a comfortable 2 lengths. Owner: John Castro & McLean Robertson. Breeder: John Castro.
For Week ending July 18, 2008
HIGH MESA (06 c. o/o Significant Tri, by Irish Sur) gave Sky Mesa his 6th 2YO winner when she won a $40,000 maiden special at Delaware Park on July 13 going 5 f. by a length and a quarter. This is the colt's first lifetime start, indicating that he's one to keep an eye on. Owner: Russell Welch. Breeder: Six Winters Farm Inc.
SKY N MIGHTY (05 f. o/o Mighty Mags, by Wild Again) won an $18,000 Canterbury Park allowance on June 13. Going off as the favorite, the filly notched her third win by a length and brought her bankroll to $44,510. Owner: Barry and Joni Butzow. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
ZERO EGO LADY (05 f. o/o Heptathlon, by Runaway Groom) won a Canterbury Park test going 6 f. on July 12 by a widening 7 lengths. The romp came after the filly was bumped at the start soon after the break. The win is her first win in 4 starts. Owner: Joseph F. Novogratz. Breeder: Dr. Lawrence M. Opas, Dr. Frank R. Sinatra, & James Som.
Fasig-Tipton July Sales Results
519 (f) Sky Mesa/Forty Nine Hearts - $130,000
For Week ending July 11, 2008
SKYLIGHTER (05 f. o/o Painted Lady, by Broad Brush) won on July 10 at Belmont in a $56,000 allowance going a mile and a sixteenth. She beat a classy field by 1-3/4 lengths to bring her record to 7-2-2-2 with earnings of $95,400. Owner/Breeder: Stonerside Stable.
WILD CAT MESA (05 g. o/o Critical Factor, by Star de Naskra) won a Philadelphia Park allowance valued at $35,000 on July 6. The gelding led every call of the mile and seventy yard event to win by 2-3/4 lengths, bringing his bankroll to $89,002. He has won or placed in 5 of 9 starts. Owner: Old Coach Farm and John D. Murphy. Breeder: Golden Oak Farm LLC.
A CAT NAMED SNIPE (05 c. o/o Irish Cherry, by Irish Open) made a statement in winning his first time out in a $30,000 maiden special at Pleasanton on July 6 go-ing 5-1/2 f. The Ontario-bred turned in a professional per-formance and dueled with the 2nd place finisher from the outset, but outlasted him in the stretch. He starts his bankroll off at $18,100. Owner: Jerry Hollendorfer & George Todero. Breeder: Yvonne Schwabe & Dagmar Schwabe.
For Week ending July 3, 2008
Sky Mesa's first graded stakes winner is the ultra-impressive STORM MESA (05 f. o/o Narjis Flower, by Pleasant Colony), winner of the $200,000 Iowa Oaks [G3] at Prairie Meadows on June 27. The filly, who scored a HUGE 13-1/2 length victory in the Cinemine S. last time out, came back strong to easily notch her first graded stakes win by a length. She has now earned $239,510 and may be pointed to a grade 1 event later this summer. Owner: Richard L. Davis. Breeder: M & N Mazzoni.
STONESTREET LADY (05 f. o/o Lady Carson, by Carson City) scored a 6 length victory in a $24,000 Chur-chill Downs conditions test on June 28. She's not been off the board in 2008 and now has $36,864 in earnings. Owner: Stonestreet Stables. Breeder: MALEC Thor-oughbreds, Inc.
AY PAPI (05 f. o/o Correoso, by Rahy) won a Mon-mouth conditions race valued at $24,000 on July 2 going a mile. The win brings her earnings to $39,635. Owner: Harvey Zitron. Breeder: Maple Ridge Bloodstock, James E. Nelson & Kent Flemming.
For Week ending June 27, 2008
INTERSKY MELODY (05 c. o/o Mayan Maiden, by Lyphard) won a mile and a quarter turf test at Redcar in Great Britain on June 20. The neck win was his first in 9 starts. Owner: Intersky Bloodstock 1. Breeder: Emory A. Hamilton.
For Week ending June 13, 2008
SKY HAVEN (06 f. o/o Shouldn't We All, by Woodman) blew her competition away in her first lifetime start, winning a 4-1/2 f., $47,500 maiden special at Presque Isle on June 11 by a widening 7 lengths. The win, in which she overcame interference and showed her poten-tial, gives her $30,000. Owner: Elite Racing Company. Breeder: Daniel M. Ryan.
IN ORBIT (05 c. o/o Ascend, by Risen Star) won a mile and a sixteenth $15,000 maiden special at Churchill on June 11. The 4-1/2 length win brings his earnings to $35,038. Owner: Robert C. Baker & William L. Mack. Breeder: Finger Rock Farm.
For Week ending May 30, 2008
Sky Mesa's 3rd 2008 stakes winner was the ultra-impressive STORM MESA (05 f. o/o Narjis, by Pleasant Colony), winner of the $100,000 Cinemine S. at Lone Star Park on May 26 by a widening 13-1/2 lengths. STORM MESA earned a 108 Beyer for the effort - the highest Beyer of ANY 3YO filly this year - and will most likely step up to graded stakes company for her next start. Owner: Richard L. Davis. Breeder: M. Mazzoni & Nancy Mazzoni.
CASSES CUE TOO (05 g. o/o Luvsider, by Topsider) won a $9,000 Charles Town conditions race going 4-1/2 f. on May 26 by 2-1/4 lengths. Her record is now 8-3-1-1. Owner: John Lohnes. Breeder: The Answer LLC.
A SHIN SUN STAR (05 c. o/o Sailing On, by Our Emblem) won a maiden special at Niigata in Japan on Saturday, May 24 going 1800 m. Owner: Hirai Hirotsugu. Breeder: Robert E. Courtney, Jr & Jaime S. Carrion.
For Week ending May 23, 2008
SKY COPPER (05 f. o/o Legendary Princess, by Gone West) scored her first win when she took a $40,000 Delaware Park maiden special going 5-1/2 f. on May 20. The win puts her earnings at $36,260. Owner: Larry M. Johnson. Breeder: Lochlow Farm.
For Week ending May 16, 2008
SKYLIGHTER (05 f. o/o Painted Lady, by Broad Brush) won a $53,000 maiden special going a mile and a sixteenth at Belmont on May 11. The quarter length win brings his bankroll to $61,800. Owner/Breeder: Stonerside Stable.
For Week ending May 2, 2008
The 22ND winner from Sky Mesa's first crop is MANY MESAS (05 g. o/o Four Plus Four, by Major Impact), who won a 6-1/2 f. maiden special at Tampa on April 26 by two and a half lengths. He has a win and two seconds from three starts and has earned $19,300. Owner/Breeder: Glen Hill Farm.
STORM MESA (05 f. o/o Narjis Flower, by Pleasant Colony) won a mile allowance at Lone Star on April 27. She has two wins, a second and a third from four starts this year and she's now earned $59,510. Owner: Richard L. Davis. Breeders: M & N. Mazzoni.
CASSES CUE TOO (05 c. o/o Luvsider, by Topsider) won by a half length going 4-1/2 f. at Charles Town on April 30. He has two wins from five starts this year and has earned $21,880. Owner: John Lohnes. Breeder: The Answer LLC.
For Week ending April 10, 2008
Four more Sky Mesa juveniles sold at the Keeneland April Sale this week, including a filly out of Rebridled Secret, who was purchased by John Oxley in the second session of the sale for $340,000. A filly out of Shouldn't We All was purchased by Elite Horse Racing for $150,000.
The 21ST winner from Sky Mesa's first crop is STONESTREET LADY (05 f. o/o Lady Carson, by Carson City), who won a maiden special weight at Evangeline Downs going 5 f on April 9. She has one win and one placing from three starts with earnings of $21,000. Owner: Stonestreet Stables, LLC. Breeder: MALEC Thoroughbreds, Inc.
For Week ending April 4, 2008
MISS EMERITUS (05 f. o/o All Blonde, by Unbridled) won her second career start, a 7 f. maiden special at Laurel Racecourse on March 29, by two and a quarter lengths. She rated early, closed to the lead approaching the quarter pole, dueled to be clear past the eighth pole and widened her margin slightly from there. Owner: Earle I. Mack. Breeders: Kidder, Cole & J.K. and Linda Griggs.
SKYLAND (05 f. o/o Terre des Hommes (IRE), by Exbourne) won a 6 f. maiden at Oaklawn Park on April 3 by four and a half lengths. She raced in fourth and fifth at the first two calls, ranged up four wide to put a head in front turning for home and drove clear. She's earned $24,760. Owner: Maggi Moss. Breeder: Marion G. Montanari.
For Week ending March 28, 2008
PROCESSOR'S TURF (05 c. o/o Procession, by Private Terms) charged from last to win the feature at Santa Anita on March 24 by a nose. Ninth turning for home going 6-1/2 f. on the turf, he got up for the win and consideration for stakes company in his next outing. This is his second win from three starts this year and overall he's earned $72,880. Owner: Edmund A. Gann. Breeder: Castleton Lyons.
The 19TH winner from Sky Mesa's first crop is AY PAPI (05 f. o/o Correoso, by Rahy), who won a 7 f. maiden at Gulfstream Park on March 24 by a length and a half. She chased the pace, caught the leader at the sixteenth pole and then edged away. She's earned $18,860. Owner: Harvey Zitron. Breeders: Maple Ridge Bloodstock, James E. Nelson & Kent Fleming.
For Week ending March 21, 2008
Three more Sky Mesa juveniles sold at the OBS March Sale this week. Sky Mesa has now had eight 2-year-olds sell in 2008 and they have averaged $275,625 - which is more than 18 times his 2008 stud fee of $15,000 live foal, payable September 1.
The 18TH winner from Sky Mesa's first crop is SKY N MIGHTY (05 f. o/o Mighty Mags, by Wild Again), who won a 6 f. maiden at Oaklawn Park on March 19 by two and a quarter lengths. It was almost five lengths back to the show horse. She had to angle out for room late on the turn and lost some momentum but reached the front at the eighth pole and drew out. She has a win and a second in four starts and has earned $16,410. Owners: Barry & Joni Butzow. Breeder: John C. Oxley.
SHOW THE LIGHT (05 f. o/o Mercedes Too, by Mercedes Won) won her first start of the year, a 6 f. allowance at Turf Paradise on March 15, by three and three-quarter lengths. She moved up three wide and joined the leaders nearing the quarter pole, was four wide into the stretch and drew out leaving the furlong marker. With two wins from four starts, she's earned $16,400. Owner: Rabbah Bloodstock. Breeder: Lothenbach Stables.
For Week ending March 14, 2008
STORM MESA (05 f. o/o Narjis Flower, by Pleasant Colony) won a mile maiden special at Fair Grounds on March 13 by a length and three-quarters. Fighting for the led at every call, she drew clear late. She's earned $44,750 and won or placed in four of her six starts. Owner: Richard L. Davis. Breeders: M. & N. Mazzoni.
SALLE DE BAIN (05 f. o/o Restraint, by Unbridled's Song) won a 1-1/16 m. turf maiden special at Gulfstream on March 7 by a length and a quarter. Sixth and seven at the first three calls, she circled four wide on the turn and took over in early stretch. She's earned $18,768. Owner: The Elkstone Group. Breeder: Haras Santa Maria de Araras S.A.
For Week ending March 7, 2008
STEALIN' KISSES (05 f. o/o Seewillo, by Pleasant Colony ) won a mile maiden special at Oaklawn on March 6 by two and a half lengths. She set all the fractions, was not threatened through the stretch and brought her earnings to $28,140. Owners: Nancy Cole and Chuck Kidder. Breeders: Kidder, Cole, Mamakos, Graves and Beck.
For Week ending February 29, 2008
PROCESSOR'S TURF (05 c. o/o Procession, by Private Terms) won a 6-1/2 f. maiden special on the all weather track at Santa Anita on February 23 by three-quarters of a length. He broke slowly and was still sixth at the top of the stretch, came out on the turn and was three deep, came out again near midstretch and rallied to get up nearing the wire. He's earned $41,680 in four starts. Owner: Edmund A. Gann. Breeder: Castleton Lyons.
At the Calder Selected 2-year-old in Training Sale this week, four of the five Sky Mesa juveniles sent through the ring sold, and they averaged $481,250. They included:
- Hip # 62 was purchased by Toyomitsu Hirai for $350,000. He had the best eighth mile work of the sale, going in :09.4. He's a colt out of Secondary School, by Honor Grades, consigned by Cleveland Wheeler, agent.
- Hip # 89 was purchased by S. Klesaris, agent for Puglisi Racing for $250,000. She's a filly out of Swift Girl, by Unbridled consigned by Blazing Meadows Farm.
- Hip # 143 was purchased by Brushwood Stable for $800,000. He worked a quarter mile in :21.2 (The best quarter was 21.0.). He's a colt out of Bashful Charmer, by Capote consigned by Murray Smith, agent.
- Hip # 222 was purchased by Padua Stables LLC for $525,000. He worked an eighth mile in :10.0 and is a colt out of Growth Stock, by Known Fact consigned by Don R. Graham.
Don't forget that Sky Mesa's stud fee has been lowered to $15,000 live foal (payable September 1, 2008) for this year.
For Week ending February 22, 2008
WILD CAT MESA (05 g. o/o Critical Factor, by Star de Naskra) won a mile and 70 yard starter allowance at Philadelphia Park on February 18 by three and a half lengths. He broke well and set the pace, was put to a drive on the far turn when challenged. This is his second win from five starts and he's earned $51,410. Owner: John D. Murphy & Old Coach Farm. Breeder: Golden Oak Farm LLC.
The Sky Mesa 2-year-olds had great works for the Under Tack Show on Friday, February 22 of the Calder Selected Two-Year-olds in Training Sale that will be held on Tuesday, February 26. The six cataloged worked as follows:
- Hip # 62 had the best eighth mile work of the day, going in :09.4. He's a colt out of Secondary School, by Honor Grades, consigned by Cleveland Wheeler, agent. Hihs dam was a stakes winner of $149,092.
- Hip # 89 worked an eighth mile in :10.2. She's a filly out of Swift Girl, by Unbridled consigned by Blazing Meadows Farm. She's a half-sister to QUICK LITTLE MISS ($287,080) and her second dam is the graded stakes winner GATHER THE CLAN (IRE).
- Hip # 112 worked an eighth mile in :10.3. He's a colt out of Vivid Sunset, by Mt. Livermore, consigned by Scanlon Training Center, agent. His dam is a Grade 2 stakes performer who earned $243,842.
- Hip # 143 worked a quarter mile in :21.2 (The best quarter was 21.0.). He's a colt out of Bashful Charmer, by Capote consigned by Murray Smith, agent. His dam is a stakes winner and is the dam of stakes winner SATURDAY'S CHILD.
- Hip # 188 worked a quarter mile in :21.3. He's a colt out of Dance Darling, by Devil's Bag consigned by Paul Sharp. His dam is a half-sister to MISNOMER and DARLING DANZIG.
- Hip # 222 worked an eighth mile in :10.0. He's a colt out of Growth Stock, by Known Fact consigned by Don R. Graham. His stakes-placed dam is a half-sister to PRIVATE LAP, ON THE BUS, etc.
These works are even more remarkable when you consider that half of Sky Mesa's first crop winners were on all weather tracks, and that they definitely seem to prefer to go two turns. In fact, his recent $100,000 stakes winner was going 1-1/16 m. on the all weather surface in California!
For Week ending February 15, 2008
READY TO FLY (05 f. o/o Mary Goodnight, by Grindstone) won a mile maiden special at Gulfstream Park on February 8 by a neck. She raced in midpack early in the race, rallied on the turn and was overtaken by a Point Given filly. But Ready to Fly fought back gamely on the inside to win her fourth career outing by a neck. She's earned $31,520. Owner: Ol' Memorial Stable & C.E. Glasscock. Breeder: Adena Springs.
CASSES CUE TOO (05 g. o/o Luvsider, by Topsider) won a 4-1/2 f. maiden at Charles Town on February 10 by six and three-quarter lengths. He's won or placed in three of his four starts and earned $12,240. Owner: John Lohnes. Breeder: The Answer LLC.
For Week ending February 8, 2008
Sky Mesa's first stakes winner is SKY MYSTIC (05 f. o/o Delicacy, by Pleasant Colony), who rallied impressively to win the $100,000 California Oaks going 1-1/16 m. on the all weather track by a neck. Last at the quarter and the half, she swung out to be four wide into the stretch and rallied steadily. She broke her maiden on the turf in late October and won a November allowance on the all weather surface by six and a half lengths. It's her third win in five starts and she's earned $104,700 and vaults Sky Mesa to among the Top Ten Second Crop Sires of 2008. Owners: David and Jill Heerensperger. Breeder: Gaines-Gentry Thoroughbreds.
FIVE TRIPLE CROWN NOMINEES FOR SKY MESA
Sky Mesa is Three Chimneys' second leading sire of Triple Crown nominees, with five colts nominated to the 2008 Triple Crown. They include:
- IN ORBIT (c. o/o Ascend, by Risen Star). Owners: Robert C. Baker and William L. Mack. Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas. Breeder: Finger Rock Farm.
- NEW BELIEVER (c. o/o Cocktail Sauce, by Tabasco Cat) Owners: Chris Carney, Richard Ravin and Wesley A. Ward. Trainer: Wesley A. Ward. Breeders: John T. Ward, Jr. & Donna C. Ward.
- PROCESSOR'S TURF (c. o/o Procession, by Private Terms.). Owner: Edmund A. Gann. Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher. Breeder: Castleton Lyons.
- SQUARE DEAL (c. o/o Jaded, by Gone West) Owner: Dennis Narlinger. Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen. Breeder: Hio Stables, Inc.
- TURF AND SKY (c. o/o Brush Over, by Broad Brush). Owner: Anthony Maggio. Trainer: Martin F. Jones. Breeder: Daniel M. Ryan.
For Week ending December 28, 2007
Sky Mesa came very close to making it 13 winners from his first crop on December 22, but had a colt and a filly each be beaten a head in their respective maiden specials at Hollywood Park and Calder.
PROCESSOR'S TURF (05 c. o/o Procession, by Private Terms) was second, beaten a head, in a 6-1/2 f. maiden special on the all weather track at Hollywood Park on December 22. He rallied from ninth at the first two calls, came four wide into the stretch and finished well. He's earned $12,480. Owner: Edmund A. Gann. Breeder: Castleton Lyons.
READY TO FLY (05 f. o/o Mary Goodnight, by Grindstone) was second, beaten a head, in a mile maiden special at Calder Race Course, also on December 22. She broke slowly, moved up to chase the pace, gained a slim lead on the far turn and dueled all the way to the wire, just missing by a head. This was her first placing and she's earned $6,320. Owners: Ol Memorial Stable &C.E. Glasscock.
For Week ending December 13, 2007
Sky Mesa's eleventh winner is SHOW THE LIGHT (05 f. o/o Mercedes Too, by Mercedes Won), who won a 5-1/2 f. maiden optional claiming at Turf Paradise on Dec. 8 by seven and a quarter lengths. She's earned $8,600. Owner: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited. Breeder: Lothenbach Stables.
Sky Mesa's 11 winners (so far) from his first crop compares very favorably with
- His sire, Pulpit, who had nine 2Ñyear-old winners in his first crop and
- His grandsire, A.P. Indy, who had seven 2-year-old winners in his first crop.
SQUARE DEAL (05 c. o/o Jaded, by Gone West) was third in his career debut, a 6 f. maiden special on the synthetic surface at Hollywood Park on Dec. 8, beaten just a nose for second. He earned $5,040. Owner: JMJ Racing Stales. LLC. Breeder: HIO Stables, Inc.
STEALIN' KISSES (05 f. o/o Seewillo, by Pleasant Colony) was second in her second career start, a mile maiden special on the synthetic surface at Turfway on Dec. 7. Owners: Nancy Cole and Charles L. Kidder. Breeders: Kidder, Cole, Mamakos & Graves & Beck.
STORM MESA (05 f. o/o Narjis Flower, by Pleasant Colony) was second in a 5-1/2 f. maiden special at Fair Grounds on Dec. 7. She's earned $9,260. Owner: Richard L. Davis. Breeders: M & N. Mazzoni.
For Week ending December 6, 2007
The tenth winner for Sky Mesa is MESA GIRL (05 f. o/o Sailing (GB), by Arazi), who won a 6 f. maiden at Aqueduct on December 2 by a half length. Outrun early, she came wide into the stretch and was "along in time" on the outside. She's earned $16,234 in three starts. Owner: Bobby Flay. Breeder: John Hettinger.
So, as of December 2, Sky Mesa has ten 2-year-old winners from his first crop. In his entire first year, Pulpit (sire of Sky Mesa) had nine 2-year-old winners. And in his entire Freshman crop, A.P. Indy (sire of Pulpit) had seven 2-year-old winners. And, just in case you hadn't noticed, both Pulpit and A.P. Indy are currently among the Top Ten North American Sires of 2007.
SKYLIGHTER (05 f. o/o Painted Lady, by Broad Brush) was second in a 1-1/16 m. maiden special on the polytrack at Hollywood Park on December 5. In two starts, she has a second and a third and has earned $14,000. Owner/Breeder: Stonerside Stable.
CASSES CUE TOO (05 c. o/o Luvsider, by Topsider) was second, beaten a half length, in his career debut, a 4-1/2 f. maiden at Charles Town on December 2. He earned $3,000. Owner: John Lohnes. Breeder: The Answer LLC.
For Week ending November 29, 2007
COZY MESA (05 f. o/o Cozy Island, by Cozzene) won a mile allowance at Churchill Downs on November 24 by three and a quarter lengths in 1:35 and 1/5 under a hand ride. She eased out five wide leaving the turn, took over approaching the final furlong and drew away under hand urging. She has two wins and a second in six starts and has earned $73,002. Owner/Breeder: Marylou Whitney Stables.
SKY MYSTIC (05 f. o/o Delicacy, by Pleasant Colony) won a mile allowance on the polytrack at Golden Gate on November 21 by six and a half lengths on November 21. Unhurried early, she advanced on the inside to the second turn but was blocked and had to wait for room to ease out three wide. Then she pushed to the front in midstretch and dramatically drew away. Owners: David & Jill Heerensperger. Breeder: Gaines-Gentry Thoroughbreds.
That's three impressive winners, coast to coast, in six days for Sky Mesa when you include WILD CAT MESA, who won his career debut at Philadelphia Park on November 19 by four lengths.
For Week ending November 21, 2007
Sky Mesa's NINTH winner is WILD CAT MESA (05 c. o/o Critical Factor by Star de Naskra), who won his career debut, a 7 f. maiden at Philadelphia Park, on November 19 by four lengths. He earned $22,680 for the win. Two-thirds of the Sky Mesa winners have now been on polytrack! Owners: Old Coach Farm & John D. Murphy. Breeder: Golden Oak Farm LLC.
For Week ending November 2 and 9, 2007
Sky Mesa's eighth winner Ð and sixth on the polytrack Ð is GOLDNTHESKY (05 f. o/o Golden Bri, by Gold Alert & TCF GRAD), who won her career debut, a 5 f. maiden on the polytrack at Woodbine on October 27, by a neck. She earned $20,765. Owner/Breeder: Schmidt's Indian Hill Farm LLC.
CAVANAL (05 c. o/o Mary Kies, by Oopening Verse) was second in his career debut, a 6-1/2 f. turf maiden special at Oak Tree Santa Anita on November 4, beaten just a length for the win. He earned $8,600. Owner: Ballygallon Stud, Ltd. Breeder: Clover Leaf Farms II.
For Week ending October 26, 2007
Sky Mesa's SIXTH and SEVENTH winners came Thursday night in California, starting as SKY MYSTIC (05 f. o/o Delicacy, by Pleasant Colony) won her second career start and turf debut, a 7-1/2 f. turf maiden special at Bay Meadows on October 25, by two and a quarter lengths. She's earned $21,600. Owners: David & Jill Heerensperger. Breeder: Gaines-Gentry Thoroughbreds.
SMOKIN WHILE FLYIN (05 c. o/o Prairie Smoke, by Gone West) won his third career start, a 5-1/2 f. maiden on the polytrack at Oak Tree Santa Anita on October 25, by a length and a half. He's earned $16,680. Owner: David J. Lanzman Racing Stable, Inc. Breeder: Edward A. Cox, Jr.
For Week ending October 19, 2007
The fifth winner for Sky Mesa is NEW BELIEVER (05 c. o/o Cocktail Sauce, by Tabasco Cat), who won his career debut, a 6 f. maiden special on the polytrack at Keeneland on October 19, by a length and a half. He took over in the upper stretch, drew clear and was going under hand urging late. The first time starter earned $31,270. Owner: Wesley A. Ward. Breeders: John T. Ward, Jr. & Donna Ward.
MATCHLESS ORINDA (05 f. o/o Perfectly Stunning, by Silver Deputy) was second, beaten a neck, in her first attempt stretching out Ð a mile maiden special at Belmont on October 19. Owner: Peachtree Stable. Breeder: Debby Oxley.
For Week ending October 12, 2007
COZY MESA (05 f. o/o Cozy Island, by Cozzene) won a 1-1/16 m. maiden special on the polytrack at Keeneland on October 6 by a half length. It was her first start on polytrack and first start stretching out. She's earned $41,738. She's the fourth winner for Freshman Sire Sky Mesa, which puts him now even with the first-year-winner-count for his sire, Pulpit, and ahead of the number of winners his grandsire, AP Indy, had produced at this point during their first year of racing. Owner/Breeder: Marylou Whitney Stables.
For Week ending September 28, 2007
Sky Mesa's third winner is THROUGH THE CLOUDS (05 f. o/o Ethyl Mae, by Woodman), who won her first start stretching out, a mile maiden special on the polytrack at Turfway on September 23, by a length and a half. She was twice unplaced sprinting, and has earned $13,984. Owner/Breeders: Liberation Farm, Oratis Thoroughbreds & CHO, LLC.
For Week ending September 21, 2007
SKY MYSTIC (05 f. o/o Delicacy, by Pleasant Colony) was third in her career debut, a 5-1/2 f. maiden special at Bay Meadows on Sept. 14. She earned $3,600. Owners: David & Jill Heerensperger.
For Week ending September 14, 2007
Sky Mesa was an undefeated Grade 1 stakes winning 2-year-old. His 2-year-olds in training so much "looked (and worked) the part" that 25 sold, averaging $204,000. So we've been a little letdown that Sky Mesa only has two winners (one of which is stakes placed) so far. BUT ----
- Pulpit, sire of Sky Mesa, had only three winners at the end September, when he was a Freshman Sire.
- AP Indy, sire of Pulpit, was a G1 stakes winner at 2 but had only four winners at the end of October, when he was a first crop sire in 1996.
And AP Indy is currently the Leading North American Sire of 2007 and Pulpit is in the Top Twenty Leading Sires of 2007!
For Week ending September 7, 2007
SKY N MIGHTY (05 f. o/o Mighty Mags, by Wild Again) was second in a 5-1/2 f. maiden special at Canterbury on Sept. 1 in her second career start. She's earned $3,150. Owners: Barry & Joni Butzow.
For Week ending August 10, 2007
Four Sky Mesa yearlings sold at the Saratoga Select Yearling Sales this week averaged $210,000, with a very healthy median of $200,000. They were led by a colt out of Vivid Sunset purchased by White Horse Stables for $320,000 that was sold by Gainesway and Legacy Bloodstock sold a colt out of Bashful Charmer that was purchased by MSTS for $250,000.
For Week ending July 26, 2007
TATUM CHAPEL (05 f. o/o Conquering Duchess, by Conquistador Cielo) won her second career start, a 5 f. maiden special at Mountaineer on July 20, by two and three-quarter lengths. She engaged in a three-way duel soon after the start, cleared entering the stretch and held her margin to the wire. She was second in her career debut and has earned $16,092. Owner/Breeder: R. Townsend Sparks.
For Week ending July 5, 2007
Twenty Eight Hours (05 c. o/o Game Trick, by Clever Trick) was third in the $100,000 Tremont S. going 5-1/2 f. at Belmont Park on July 1 in his second career start. He's earned $42,240 in his two starts. Owner: Cobra Farm. Breeder: The Answer LLC.
As you'll recall, Twenty Eight Hours won his career debut at Keeneland and with COZY MESA (below), he is one of four Sky Mesa youngsters to win or place in their career debuts.
COZY MESA (05 f. o/o Cozy Island, by Cozzene) was second in her career debut, a 4-1/2 f. maiden special at Churchill Downs on July 1, beaten just a length and a quarter for the win. She earned $9,600. Owner/Breeder: Marylou Whitney Stables.
For Week ending June 29, 2007
TATUM CHAPEL (05 f. o/o Conquering Duchess, by Conquistador Cielo) was second in her career debut, a 4-1/2 f. maiden special at Mountaineer, on June 26. She raced in fifth through the turn, swung six wide into the lane, hit her stride and closed quickly to gain the place position, earning $4,840. Owner/Breeder: R. Townsend Sparks.
For Week ending May 25, 2007
A Sky Mesa filly was the third highest priced filly of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Sale on May 21 and 22. The filly out of All Blonde was purchased by Tim Kegel for $280,000.
For Week ending May 18, 2007
A Sky Mesa colt topped the Barretts May Sale on May 15 and a Sky Mesa filly was one of the top five fillies of the sale. The Sky Mesa colt out of Jaded (by Gone West) was purchased for $650,000 by Dennis and Michael Narlinger's JMJ Racing Stables. The colt, which is also the second-highest price in the history of the May sale, was consigned by Becky Thomas' Sequel Bloodstock. The Sky Mesa filly out of Marvellous Silver was purchased by Triple B Farm for $210,000 from Equine Prep Management.
As you may recall, a Sky Mesa colt at the Fasig-Tipton Calder Select Sale in March brought $700,000 and three more juveniles (a colt and two fillies) brought $425,000, $400,000 and $375,000. A Sky Mesa was the top-priced filly of the Adena Springs South 2-year-olds in Training Sale at $210,000.
For Week ending May 4, 2007
MISS MESA (05 f. o/o Superduper Miss, by Robyn Dancer) was third in a 4-1/2 f. maiden special at Keeneland on April 27, her career debut. From two starters, Sky Mesa has the winner we reported last week (also making his debut at Keeneland) and this placed filly. Owners: Ann Wieczorek & Debby Oxley. Breeder: Debby Oxley.
For Week ending April 27, 2007
Sky Mesa's very first starter, TWENTY EIGHT HOURS (05 c. o/o Game Trick, by Clever Trick) won his career debut on April 26, a 4-1/2 furlong maiden special at Keeneland. He bumped the side of the gate while swerving out at the start, quickly recovered, and moved three wide to run fourth. Looking for racing room in the stretch, he worked his way through traffic to be five wide, made an impressive and game move to the wire, and won by a head. He ran the 4-1/2 furlongs in 51.08.
Twenty Eight Hours is owned by Gary Biszantz's Cobra Farm, Inc., trained by Stanley Hough, and was ridden by Javier Castellano. He was bred by Machmer Hall's "The Answer LLC" and was a $150,000 Saratoga yearling, consigned by Bluewater Sales.
For Week ending March 27, 2007
A Sky Mesa filly was the top priced filly (and the second highest priced juvenile of the whole sale) at the 2006 Adena Springs South 2-year-olds in Training Sale on March 26. The filly out of Mary Goodnight brought $210,000 and she was purchased by Cam Gambolati on behalf of Rick Pitino's Ol' Memorial Stable.
Sky Mesa has now had nine 2-year-olds sell (out of 10 through the ring) and they've averaged $308,333 (more then ten times his stud fee) with a median of $310,000.
For Week ending March 9, 2007
Seven of the eight Sky Mesa 2-year-olds sent through the ring at the Fasig-Tipton Calder Select Sale on March 6 sold and they averaged an extremely strong $374,285 Ð or 12.5 times their stud fee. Their median price was an even stronger $375,000 ! They included:
- Hip # 120, a colt out of Sailing On, was consigned by Kirkwood Stable and was purchased by Hirotsugu Hirai for $700,000.
- Hip # 107, a colt out of Procession, was consigned by Niall Brennan Stables and was purchased by John Sadler for $425,000.
- Hip # 265, a filly out of Delicacy, was consigned by Crupi's New Castle Farm and was purchased by Dave & Jill Heerensperger for $400,000.
- Hip # 95, a filly out of Perfectly Stunning, was consigned by Robert Harris and was purchased by John P. Fort for $375,000.
- Hip # 58, a colt out of Mary Kies, was consigned by Eddie Woods and was purchased by Shawn Dugan for $310,000.
For Week ending February 9, 2007
Lauren Stich wrote the following about Freshman Sire Sky Mesa in the Daily Racing Form on February 7:
Sky Mesa (Pulpit-Caress, by Storm Cat); stands for $30,000 in Kentucky. Winner of the Hopeful Stakes and Lane's End Breeders' Futurity, Sky Mesa was one of the best 2-year-olds of his crop. He also finished second in the Haskell Invitational Handicap and third in the Dwyer Stakes at 3 in an abbreviated campaign. By a top young son of A.P. Indy and from a female family of considerable quality, Sky Mesa is one of this year's major freshman sires who was bred to an impressive group of mares. His fourth dam is a half-sister to Buckpasser and his runners should have speed at 2 and be best by year's end as distances increase. Although he never raced on grass, Sky Mesa is an HT2 (hidden turf on top and bottom) sire whose offspring should flourish on turf.
For Week ending November 22, 2006
The second crop of Sky Mesa went through the ring during the first two weeks of November and they turned heads just like his first crop did. A very strong 14 of 16 weanlings through the ring sold and they averaged $111,214.
The top prices for his weanlings this year were $235,000 paid by B.T.A. Stable for a colt sold by James B. Keogh, $150,000 by Eugenio Colombo to purchase a filly from Three Chimneys Sales, -- both at Keeneland; and the filly purchased by Living Large Stable at the OBS October Sale for $167,000 from Beth Bayer, agent.
For Week ending November 10, 2006
Through Thursday (Book Two) of the Keeneland November Sale, the six Sky Mesa weanlings sold had averaged an excellent $138,333 - more than four times his stud fee. The highest priced was a colt for $235,000 purchased by BTA Stable and a filly out of Bois D'Amour purchased by Eugenio Colombo for $150,000.
For Week ending October 13, 2006
A filly by Sky Mesa was the highest priced offering in her session and second-highest price horse of the OBS Fall Mixed Sale this week - after the weanling colt by Smarty Jones (see below). The filly out of Sugar Run was purchased by Living Large Stable for $167,000.
For Week ending September 15, 2006
Sky Mesa's twelve yearlings sold the first three days of the Keeneland September Sale averaged $171,000, led by a colt out of Alida (Hip # 139) purchased by Shadwell Estate Company for $525,000. His 28 yearlings sold so far this year have averaged $196,750 Ð or six and a half times his stud fee!
For Week ending August 11, 2006
At the Saratoga Select Yearling Sale, Sky Mesa topped the Tuesday night session with a $1.15 million filly out of Darling My Darling, and overall his six yearlings averaged a whopping $362,500 - or more than twelve times their $30,000 live foal stud fee!
John Ferguson signed the ticket on the million dollar filly for Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Mak-toum, which was bred by Debby Oxley and sold by Gainesway. He commented, "Sky Mesa has every right to sire a good turf horse. He was obviously a very nice horse and is being well received." The $1,150,000 filly was Hip # 32 and is out of Darling My Darling, by Deputy Minister.
D. Wayne Lukas went to $330,000 to buy Hip # 5, a colt by Sky Mesa, out of Ascend (by Risen Star) for Baker and Mack. He was consigned by Eaton Sales.
A colt out of Cocktail Sauce (by Tabasco Cat) was purchased for $335,000 by Dapple Bloodstock. He was being pinhooked by Glencrest Farm, who paid $105,000 for the colt as a weanling at last year's Keeneland November Sale.
Through the Saratoga Sale, a total of 11 year-lings from Sky Mesa's first crop have sold this year and they've averaged $280,636 Ð- which is more than nine times their stud fee!
For Week ending July 21, 2006
The first yearlings by Sky Mesa sold exceedingly well this week at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July Select Yearling Sale. Sky Mesa was the Second Leading Sire for the Sale by average with three or more sold, behind Forestry, who had the sales-topping $1.2 million colt. And he was the Leading Freshman Sire for the sale by average with three or more sold. His five yearlings sold averaged $182,400, with a median of $180,000.
His top yearling was a filly out of Impertinent Lady purchased by Pioneer for $275,000 and consigned by Summerfield Sales Agency. A colt out of Capital Request was purchased by Dogwood Stable for $195,000 (consigned by Bluewater Sales). A colt out of Mary Kies was purchased by Sabine Stable for $150,000 (consigned by Cloverleaf Farms). Hobe and Layna Kight purchased a colt out of Trump My Heart for $180,000 from Gainesway. A filly out of Superduper Miss was purchased by Arch Bloodstock for $112,000 from Gainesway.
For Week ending January 13, 2006
The three just-turned yearlings by Sky Mesa sold at the Keeneland January Sale all brought more than $100,000, and averaged $136,666. They were led by a colt out of Cookie, sold by Knockgriffin Farm and purchased by Massy/Jones for $180,000. A colt out of Ascend was purchased by BBA Ireland for $125,000 and a colt out of Cocktail Sauce was purchased by Greathouse Bloodstock for $105,000.
For Week ending November 18, 2005
The eight weanlings by Sky Mesa sold at the Keeneland November Sales averaged $163,750, or almost five and a half times their stud fee. They were led by a filly out of Lady Carson that was sold by Blandford Stud and purchased by Stonestreet Mares for $320,000; a filly out of Goodeve was sold by Bluewater Sales and purchased by Anthony Stroud for $240,000 and a colt out of Procession was sold by Castleton Lyons and purchased by Walnut Hill Racing for $270,000.
For Week ending November 11, 2005
The six weanlings by Sky Mesa sold through Thursday at the Keeneland November Sales averaged $187,500 and the median was $187,500, or more than six times their stud fee. They were led by a filly out of Lady Carson that was sold by Blandford Stud and purchased by Stonestreet Mares for $320,000; a filly out of Goodeve was sold by Bluewater Sales and purchased by Anthony Stroud for $240,000 and a colt out of Procession was sold by Castleton Lyons and purchased by Walnut Hill Racing for $270,000.
For Weeks ending November 5 and 12, 2004
Through the third session of the Keeneland November Sale, the seven mares sold in foal to Sky Mesa averaged $220,710, or more than seven times the stud fee. Included were mares for
$400,000 -- Hip # 103 / Annasan, purchased by Steven Rene DiIorio and sold by Three Chimneys Sales
$340,000 -- Hip # 980 / Mary Goodnight, purchased by Frank Stronach and sold by Darby Dan Farm.
$280,000 -- Hip # 999 / Nault, purchased by Vinery Ltd. and sold by Nursery Place.
$210,000 -- Hip # 994 / Miss Marni, purchased by Michael House and sold by Three Chimneys Sales.
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