“I decided to sell him because he was a very good-looking horse and I thought I would get an awful lot of money for him,” Strawbridge said. “Instead, I got $200,000 for him and he’s gone on to win over $4 million, so it wasn’t a very good business transaction.
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AFTER A BREEDERS’ CUP-ESQUE CARD, WHO’S THE BEST HORSE IN THE SPORT?
Number one right now? I’ll go with Bricks and Mortar (Giant’s Causeway), but only by a nose. That’s how good some of the other winners were on the card.
A NEW FORCE AMONG THE STALLION RANKS: AIR FORCE BLUE
With the kickoff of the American yearling sale season just around the corner, prospective buyers will soon be scrutinizing the progeny of the latest first-season sires.
Bricks and Mortar Runs to the Money in Manhattan
ELMONT, NY – Bricks and Mortar (Giant’s Causeway) came charging down the stretch to lead home a Chad Brown-trained trifecta and continue his domination of the older male turf division in the GI Manhattan S. at Belmont Park Saturday.
Gato Del Sol’s Connections Passed on 1982 Preakness
The Preakness of 1982 was an interesting one. The filly Cupecoy’s Joy, who set blazing fractions of :23 and :46 1/5 in the Derby, was scratched the morning of the race because the owner couldn’t secure enough seating for his guests.
Bricks and Mortar foaled and raised at Stone Farm Keeps Streak Going in Turf Classic
Bricks and Mortar makes it four wins in a row since returning from a 14-month layoff in December with a late-flying victory in the GI Old Forester Turf Classic S.
Roadster Drives Speedway Stable to Kentucky Derby
It was four summers ago when bloodstock agent John Adger, who built Stonerside into a world-class breeding operation for Robert and Janice McNair,
ROADSTER: First Impressions: Kentucky Derby 145
TDN Rising Star’ Roadster (Quality Road)’s pedigree pays tribute to Hancock slate, longtime friend Ned Evans. Bred in Kentucky by Stone Farm, the GI Santa Anita Derby winner’s dam Ghost Dancing (Silver Ghost) was purchased by Hancock in foal to Candy Ride (Arg) from the Dispersal of the Estate of Edward P.
This Side Up: The Ned Evans Engine in Roadster
To those of us who view Arthur Hancock as a beacon not just of professional illumination but also of human warmth, there’s only one horse to be rooting for in the Kentucky Derby this year.
ROADSTER DRAWS POST 17 in the KY DERBY
POST 17. ROADSTER: If he breaks like he did two works back, he could wind up with a good, albeit wide trip. You’ll hear about how this stall has never produced a winner, but how many breaking from it have had Roadster-like talent? Winner.