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For Week ending December 19, 2008
RAHOO (04 g. o/o Extry, by Broad Brush) won by 4-1/4 lengths at Tampa Bay Downs in an $11,000 6-1/2 f. test on December 13. The win brings his totals to 22-5-2-1 with $53,996 earned. Owner: G-Biscuit Stables LLC. Breeder: River Bend Farm.
RAHY EXPRESS (06 c. o/o Subeen, by Caerleon) dominated a Retama Park maiden event on December 13 going 6 f. The 5-1/4 length win came after encountering significant interference at the start and brings his record to 4-1-0-0 with $3,92. Owner: Jack G. Brooks. Breeder: Gainsborough Farm, LLC.
For Week ending December 5, 2008
Rahy's 9th stakes winner of 2008 is CLASSIC CAMPAIGN (02 g. o/o Crystal Symphony, by Red Ran-som), who won the $60,000 Buddy Diliberto Memorial H. at the Fair Grounds on November 28. The 1-1/4 length win makes him a stakes or graded stakes winner each of the last three years and sets his earnings at $512,298 with a record of 35-8-7-4. Owner/Breeder: Kinsman Sta-ble.
DOCTOR BRASCH (06 c. o/o Dami, by Dynaformer) who has never been off the board in his 4 career starts, finished 1-3/4 lengths in front on December 4 in a $28,000 maiden special at Remington Park. The win brings his earnings to 30,363 with a record of 4-1-2-1. Owner: Wayne Sanders & Larry Hirsch. Breeder: Darley Stud Management LLC.
For Week ending November 28, 2008
Raw Power (00 g. o/o Ruritana, by Bold Ruckus) took home the prize in a $46,500 Woodbine contest on November 21 going a mile and a sixteenth on the all-weather track. The 1/2 length score is the gelding's eighth win and brings his totals to 50-8-5-7 and $430,846. Owner/Breeder: Minshall Farms.
RYDELL (01 g. o/o Felidia, by Golden Fleece) won a Golden Gate Fields conditions race on November 21 by 1-1/2 lengths. The win brings the gelding to a record of 13-3-3-1 with earnings of $38,100. Owner/Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Jerome S. Moss.
For Week ending November 21, 2008
Rahy's 8th stakes winner of 2008 is MEGAN'S TOUGH LOVE (06 f. o/o Silent Partner, by Capote), who made her first stakes effort a winning one, taking the $50,000 Cimarron S. by 1-1/4 lengths. The stakes score came in the 2YOs third lifetime start and puts her earnings at $48,279. Owner: Wayne Sanders & Larry Hirsch. Breeder: Dr. H. G. White, Jr., Dr. T. Keenan, Gainesbor-ough Farm, LLC, & Robert N. Clay.
GO DANCING (02 g. o/o Come Dancing, by Two Punch) proved much the best, winning a $26,500 Hawthorne turf test on November 19 by an easy 4 lengths. The win is his second in a row and brings his record to 20-6-2-1 with $119,160 in earnings. Owner/Breeder: Richard Duchossois.
For Week ending November 14, 2008
Rahystrada (04 g. o/o Ministrada, by Deputy Minister) powered home to a convincing 5-3/4 length win in a $32,000 allowance on November 8 at Hawthorne. The win brings the gelding's record to 13-4-2-2 with $121,566 in earnings. Owner/Breeder: Jamie S. Trustee Carrion.
GO DANCING (02 g. o/o Come Dancing, by Two Punch) took the lead early and never looked back, win-ning a mile and a sixteenth Hawthorne turf test by 2 lengths on November 7. The win brings his record to 19-5-2-1 with $105,300 in earnings. Owner/Breeder: Richard L. Duchossois.
For Week ending November 7, 2008
MILITARY MAJOR (02 g. o/o Ms. Teak Wood, by Woodman) won a $24,000 test at the Meadowlands going a mile on October 31. The win brings the old campaigner's totals to 38-9-7-9 with $339,362 in earnings. Owner: Mat Stables. Breeder: Kinsman Farm.
RAHOO (04 g. o/o Extry, by Broad Brush) trounced his competition on October 31 in a 6-1/2 f. conditions race at Hawthorne. The 8-1/2 length win brings his earnings to $47,396. Owner: G-Biscuit Stable, LLC. Breeder: River Bend Farm.
PHANTOM REGIMENT (04 g. o/o Earth to Jackie, by Polish Numbers) got up to win a 7 f. test at Philadelphia Park by a neck on November 2. The win brings his record to 7-1-1-3 with $54,820 in earnings. Owner: Agustin Stable. Breeder: George Strawbridge.
WHODIDNTKNOWTHAT (05 c. o/o Sasin, by Last Tycoon) won a Calder sprint on November 1 by 1/2 of a length to break his maiden. The win brings his record to 4-1-0-1 with $8,589 in earnings. Owner: Tin Roof Racing Stable, Inc. Breeder: William McAlpin.
SUPER BRAD (04 g. o/o Diamontina, by Dixieland Band) won a Retama Park conditions race on October 31 going 5-1/2 f. on the dirt. The win brings his record to 17-3-5-1 with $27,022. Owner: Gholston Racing. Breeder: Charles Fipke.
For Week ending October 31, 2008
DANCING FOREVER (03 h. o/o Dancinginmydreams, by Seeking the Gold) a G1 winner already in 2008, came flying to the finish to get third in the Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Turf on October 25. The win brings his record to 22-5-6-3 and puts his earnings just under 7 figures at $926,370. Owner/Breeder: Phipps Stable.
For Week ending October 17, 2008
Nijinsky Ballet (05 f. o/o Star of the Ballet, by Nijinsky II), who placed in a stake this past summer, won an October 10 allowance at Hawthorn valued at $28,000 by 2-1/4 lengths. The win brings her earnings to $71,685. Owner: Robert M. Gorham & Mast Thoroughbreds. Breeder: Tomoko Uenaka.
For Week ending October 10, 2008
TRUE TO TRADITION (02 g. o/o Successful Dancer, by Fortunate Prospect) won the $500,000 Nearctic S. (G2) at Woodbine on October 4. The winner of the Turf Monster S. earlier this year got up to win by a nose and new has a record of 23-10-5-0 with $670,651 in earnings. Owner: Ben Mondello & Adam Russo. Breeder: Live Oak Stud.
RA JUNIOR (06 c. o/o Fantasia Girl, by Caerleon) made the third time the charm, winning a maiden stake at Newmarket on October 3. The win brings his record to 3-1-1-0 with £8,055 in earnings. Owner: Roldvale Ltd. Breeder: Darley.
For Week ending October 3, 2008
GRAND SPIRIT (05 f. o/o Serenity Jane, by Affirmed) won a maiden special at Laurel Park on September 26 going 5-1/2 f. on the dirt. The 1-1/2 length win puts her record at 3-1-0-1 with $22,350 in earnings. Owner/Breeder: Folly Quarter Stable.
For Week ending September 26, 2008
MEGAN'S TOUGH LOVE (06 f. o/o Silent Partner, by Capote) won her career debut, a $28,000 maiden special over the Remington Park turf course on September 21 by a nose. The win starts her bankroll at $16,506. Owner: Wayne and Hirsch Sanders. Breeder: Dr. H. G. White & Dr. T. Keenan, Gainsborough Farm.
KONIZARIS (05 g. o/o Star Attraction, by Storm Cat) won at Fairplex Park on September 20 in a $20,040 maiden event going 7 f. The impressive 5 length win brings his record to 2-1-1-0 with $14,600 in earnings. Owner: Andreas & Louie Loizu. Breeder: Overbriik Farm.
For Week ending September 19, 2008
Keeneland September Sales Highlights
| Hip# | o/o | Purchaser | Price |
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| 1631 | J. D. and Water | Carolyn Vogel | $100,000 |
For Week ending September 12, 2008
Keeneland September Sales Highlights
| Hip# | o/o | Purchaser | Price |
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| 362 | Al Theraab | Tom Tate | $140,000 |
| 1176 | FISCAL YEAR | Woodland Stable/W. Shively | $180,000 |
For Week ending September 5, 2008
TRUE TO TRADITION (02 g. o/o Successful Dancer, by Fortunate Prospect) turned in a scary-good performance to win the $250,000 Turf Monster H. at Philadelphia Park on September 1. The confident 4 length win brings his record to 22-9-5-0 with $393,241 in earnings. Owner: Ben and Russo Mondello. Breeder: Live Oak Stud.
Ra Der Dean (00 g. o/o Calamity, by Kris S.) ran third in the $55,000 Cape Henlopen S. at Delaware Park on September 3. The gelding, who was GSP earlier this year, now has a record of 57-8-12-8 with $213,478 in earnings. Owner: T. M. Racing Stables LLC. Breeder: Roger Devenport.
ELDOKTORI (03 g. o/o Surya, by Unbridled) dead-heated for a win in a Laurel Park turf allowance valued at $26,000 on September 4 going a mile and a sixteenth. The gelding caught the front-runner in come-from-behind fashion at the wire. He now has a record of 7-2-0-1. Owner: Mike V. Silveri. Breeder: Flaxman Holdings Ltd.
CHEVIOT (06 c. o/o Camlet, by Green Desert) won in his second lifetime start at Kempton in a maiden stakes on September 1 going 6 f. The win is his first in two starts and put his earnings at $£3,886. Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum. Breeder: Darley.
GO DANCING (02 g. o/o Come Dancing, by Two Punch) won a $19,000 race at Arlington over a firm turf course on September 1. The nose victory brings his record to 17-4-2-1 with $91,390 in earnings. Owner/Breeder: Richard L. Duchossois.
TOSS FOR CASH (03 g. o/o Lady Becker, by Nijinsky II) won an $18,092 conditions race at Evangeline Downs on August 30 going 6 f. The win was by 1-3/4 lengths and brings his record to 22-4-1-0 with $56,905 in earnings. Owner: Coral and Busse Richards. Breeder: B. Wayne Hughes.
For Week ending August 29, 2008
LEWIS MICHAEL (03 h. o/o Justenuffheart, by Broad Brush), who will be come a stallion at Three Chimneys in 2009, dominated some of the best sprinters in the country in the Pat O'Brien H. (G2) on August 24, winning by 2-3/4 lengths and setting his second career all-weather track record in the process. The win brings his record to 22-7-6-2 with $811,714 in earnings. Owner/Breeder: Frank C. Calabrese.
Raw Power (00 g. o/o Bold Ruritana, by Bold Ruckus) won a $49,939 race at Woodbine on August 22 going 6-1/2 f. on the turf. The 1/2 length win brings his record to 45-7-4-7- with $399,633 in earnings. Owner/Breeder: Minshall Farms.
KIAWAH (00 g. o/o Apex Princess, by Deputy Minister) won a River Downs conditions race on August 24 going 6 f. The 3-3/4 length win brings his record to 44-4-4-5 with $43,703 in earnings. Owner: Four Aces Racing Stable (Kisielewski). Breeder: Donald R. Dizney.
For Week ending August 22, 2008
MR. IRISH LOVE (01 g. o/o Drifting, by Lyphard) won a River Downs conditions race on August 15 going 6 f. on the dirt. The old campaigner ran like a pro, stalking the pace and waiting patiently for room to run, then out-dueled his closest rival in a long stretch drive to win by 3/4 of a length. He now has a record of 47-9-8-5 with $57,208 in earnings. Owner: Judy A. Todd. Breeder: Mueller Farm, Inc.
For Week ending August 15, 2008
VERDANA BOLD (05 f. o/o True Legacy, by A. P. Indy), a graded-stakes winner already this year, turned in a second place effort in the $150,000 Duchess S. on August 9 at Woodbine going 7 f. on the synthetic track. The effort brings her record to 8-4-1-0 with $300,263 in earnings. Owner: Edward A. Seltzer. Breeder: Seltzer Irrevocable Trust, Gainsborough Farm, & Robert N. Clay.
For Week ending July 25, 2008
Rahy's 15th stakes horse of the year and 155th lifetime is Sophie's Salad (04 f. o/o Lady Tabitha, by Lyphard) who, after bobbling at the start, gamely fought off her rivals to finish a strong second in the $60,000 Klassy Briefcase Stakes at Monmouth on July 19. She now has a record of 9-2-2-2 with $105,290 in earnings. Owner: Bobby Flay. Breeder: Indian Springs Farm, Inc.
True To Tradition (02 g. o/o Successful Dancer, by Fortunate Prospect) has now placed thrice in stakes company this year. His most recent performance was a nose loss in the $55,000 Mo Bay Stakes at Delaware Park on July 19. The dependable campaigner has a record of 21-8-5-0 with $243,241 in earnings. Owner: Ben Mondello & Adam Russo. Breeder: Live Oak Stud.
FAITH HOPE (05 g. o/o Nijinsky's Lover, by Nijinsky II) won a $17,600 Ellis Park turf event going a mile. The 1-1/4 length win gives him the third win in his 10 race career and brings his earnings to $35,542. Owner: Tamaroak Stables. Breeder: Darley.
LINDELAAN (05 f. o/o Crystal Symphony, by Red Ransom) won her third race of the year in a Newbury handicap with a sliver of a nose ahead of a pair of her rivals, who dead-heated for second in the mile turf event. The filly hasn't been worse than second this year and has earned $51,047 lifetime. Owner: Mrs. R. J. Jacobs. Breeder: Kinsman Farm.
For Week ending July 18, 2008
RIO DE LA PLATA (05 c. o/o Express Way, by Ahmad) got up for third in the Abu Dhabi Sorouh Prix Jean Prat (FR-1) on July 13 at Chantilly. Already G1SP in France this year, the colt sustained his drive while his rivals tired in the final furlong. Owner: Godolphin. Breeder: Jose De Camargo.
Rahy's 14th stakes horse of 2008 is CLASSIC CAMPAIGN (02 g. o/o Crystal Symphony, by Red Ransom) finished a respectable third in the $70,000 Bob Harding S. going a mile on the Monmouth turf on July 12. The graded stakes winner brings his earnings to $475,771. Owner/Breeder: Kinsman Stable.
SUPER BRAD (04 g. o/o Dimontina, by Dixieland Band) won a Louisiana Downs conditions race on July 13 going 5 f. on the dirt. The neck victory brings his record to 12-2-4-1 with $20,990. Owner: Gholston Racing. Breeder: Charles Fipke.
RAHY PAVO (00 g. o/o Sweet Indy, by A.P. Indy) won a July 11 Thistledown conditions race going a mile and seventy yards on the dirt. The win is his tenth and brings his earnings to $90,384. Owner: Bridget Sipp. Breeder: Fred W. Hertrich III.
For Week ending July 11, 2008
True to Tradition (02 g. o/o Successful Dancer, by Fortunate Prospect) won a $40,000 Philadelphia Park starter handicap on July 8 going 5 f. on the turf. Runner up in a pair of stakes races earlier this year, the gelding has won 8 of 20 starts lifetime and has earned $231,431. Owner: Adam Russo. Breeder: Live Oak Stud.
FAITHOPE (05 g. o/o Nijinsky's Lover, by Nijinsky II) won an $18,400 conditions race at Churchill on July 3 going a mile and a sixteenth on the dirt. The win is his second in nine starts and brings his earnings to $24,982. Owner: Tamaroak Stable. Breeder: Darley.
ELDOKTORI (05 g. o/o Surya, by Unbridled) won a $22,000 Delaware Park maiden event on July 8 going a mile and a sixteenth over the turf. The gelding, who set the pace from the start, was "clearly the best," drawing away from the 12 horse field to win by 4-1/2 lengths. Owner: Mike V. Sivleri. Breeder: Flaxman Holdings, Ltd.
BLUE DAMASK (03 g. o/o Blush Damask) won an allowance race at Krefeld in Germany on July 6 going 7 f. on the turf. The win brings his record to 15-5-1-3 with $93,844 in earnings. Owner/Breeder: Gestut Ammerland.
For Week ending July 3, 2008
SOPHIE'S SALAD (04 f. o/o Lady Tabitha, by Lyphard) won a $55,000 allowance at Belmont going 6 f. over a firm turf course on July 2. The win brings her record to 8-2-1-2 with $93,290 in earnings. Owner: Bobby Flay. Breeder: Indian Springs Farm, Inc.
LINDELAAN (05 f. o/o Crystal Symphony, by Red Ransom) won a Winsor handicap race on June 30 going a mile and a sixteenth over a good turf course. The 4 length win brings her record to 6-2-3-0 and $26,139 in earnings. Owner: Mrs. R J Jacobs. Breeder: Kinsman Farm.
For Week ending June 27, 2008
Rahy's 154th stakes horse is Nijinski Ballet (05 f. o/o Star of the Ballet, by Nijinski II), who maneuvered in and out of her foes to gain the necessary room to run, ran a game third in the $50,000 Northbound Pride S. at Canterbury Park on June 21. The effort brings her record to 11-2-1-2 with $39,223 in earnings. Owner: Mast Thoroughbreds LLC and Robert Gorham. Breeder: Tomoko Uenaka.
Prince Rahy (02 g. o/o Hishi Lover, by Pleasant Colony), who is MG3SP, won a $58,000 Belmont Park conditions race going a mile and a sixteenth on June 25. The one length score came fairly easily after a mid-stretch move to the lead from the middle of the pack. He has earned $215,975. Owner: Dogwood Stable. Breeder: Abe Masaichiro.
MILITARY MAJOR (02 g. o/o Ms. Teak Wood, by Woodman), who previously won the Oklahoma Derby at age 3, notched another win, this time at Monmouth Park going a mile and a sixteenth in a $29,000 race on June 21. The neck victory brings his record to an impressive 33-8-6-7 with $314,472 in earnings. Owner: John Rigattieri. Breeder: Kinsman Farm.
Tasdeer (05 c. o/o Mehthaaf, by Nureyev) won a race over Great Leighs' all weather surface in Great Britain on June 26 going a mile. The colt, who ran second in the Spring Cup S. earlier this year in England, has won 3 of 7 starts and has earned $75,482. Owner: Hamdan Al Maktoum. Breeder: Shadwell Farm, LLC.
RAH TREASURE (05 c. o/o Kerry Gold, by Private Terms) won a Yavapia Downs conditions race going 6 f. on June 22. The 5-1/2 length win is his third in 8 lifetime starts and brings his earnings to $12,081. Owner: Arginsoni Enterprizes. Breeder: Betty L. Mabee & Larry Mabee.
For Week ending June 20, 2008
DREAMING OF ANNA (04 f. o/o Justenuffheart, by Broad Brush) scored her third graded stakes win in 2008 with a decisive 2-1/2 length victory in the $150,000 Early Times Mint Julep S. [G3T] at Churchill Downs on June 14. DREAMING OF ANNA set a comfortable pace throughout the race and easily drew off in the stretch under minimal urging. Her record is now 15-10-3-1with $1,988,175 in earnings. Owner/Breeder: Frank C. Calabrese.
ARCTIC CRY (05 g. o/o Sailing Minstrel, by The Minstrel) won the Prix de Berneuil, a conditions race at Compiegne, on June 17. The win is her second in six lifetime efforts. Owner: S. Mulryan. Breeder: R. N. Clay, R. Reiman, & B. Reiman.
For Week ending June 13, 2008
Rahy's newest grade 1 winner is DANCING FOREVER (03 h. o/o Dancinginmydreams, by Seeking The Gold), who won the Manhattan H. [G1T] at Belmont by a nose on June 7 in a determined fight to the finish. The victory brings his record to an impressive 19-5-6-2 with $587,870 in earnings. Owner/Breeder: Phipps Stable.
Rahy's 42nd graded stakes winner is WALZERTRAUM (05 c. o/o Walzerkoenigin, by Kingmambo), who won Germany's Tote Bavarian Classic [G3] on June 8 on the turf by 3/4 of a length. The winner has now scored in two of three lifetime starts and is pointed toward the G1 Deutsches Derby later this summer in Germany. Owner/Breeder: Gestut Schlenderhan.
Ra Der Dean (00 g. o/o Calamity, by Kris S.), grade 2 stakes placed earlier this year, won a $48,000 Philadelphia Park allowance race going a mile and a sixteenth over a firm turf course on June 10. The 3 length victory brings his record to 54-8-12-7 with $206,449 in winnings. Owner: T. M. Racing stables LLC. Breeder: Roger Davenport.
MR. IRISH LOVE (01 g. o/o Drifting, by Lyphard) won a River Downs conditions race on June 6 going 6 f. The winner stalked the pace before making his winning move down the stretch. He has a record of 44-8-6-5 with $52,596. Owner: Judy A. Todd. Breeder: Mueller Farm Inc.
MILITARY MAJOR (02, g. o/oMs. Teak, by Woodman) won a $34,000 Monmouth Park race going a mile and a sixteenth on June 8. The winner made it look easy, biding his time until the top of the stretch and then making a winning move past his rivals nearing the wire. The winner of the Oklahoma Derby at 3, his record is now 32-7-6-7 with $297,072 in earnings. Owner: John Rigattieri. Breeder: Kinsman Stable.
For Week ending May 30, 2008
ARIZONA JOHN (IRE) (05 c. o/o Preseli (IRE), by Caerleon) broke his maiden at Tipperary in Ireland on May 23 going about a mile on the turf. He has now earned $16,780. Owner: Neil Jones. Breeder: Abergwaun Farm.
MILITARY MAJOR (02 g. o/o Ms. Teak Wood, by Woodman) coasted home to an easy 6 length win in a $24,000 Monmouth race on May 26 going a mile and seventy yards. Owner/Breeder: Kinsman Stable.
OBEZYANA (02 c. o/o Polish Treaty, by Danzig) scored a two length victory in a $15,514 handicap race at Haydock on May 23. The two length win brings his record to 17-3-1-0 with $31,153 in earnings. Owner: Phil Buchanan. Breeder: Stone Canyon Thoroughbreds.
MISSIONER (05 c. o/o Magic Mission, by Machiavellian) held off a game challenge by the runner-up horse to score his first win in four lifetime starts at Haydock on May 23. The neck victory brings his earnings to $13,109. Owner: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum. Breeder: Gainsborough Farm, Inc.
LINDELAAN (05 f. o/o Crystal Symphony, by Red Ransom) won a maiden race at Beverley in Great Britain on May 28 going 7-1/2 f. on the turf. The victory brings her record to 4-1-2-0. Owner: Mrs. R. J. Jacobs. Breeder: Kinsman Stable.
BLUE DAMASK (03 g. o/o Blush Damask, by Green Dancer) won a 1200 m. race over a soft turf course at Baden Baden in Germany on May 25. Owner/Breeder: Gestut Ammerland.
For Week ending May 23, 2008
GSW #41 for Rahy is VERDANA BOLD (05 f. o/o True Legacy (GB), by A. P. Indy), who won the Selene S. [G3] at Woodbine on May 18 going a mile and a sixteenth over the all weather surface. The filly set the pace early on and dug in to hold off challengers in the stretch. She now has two stakes wins this year with a lifetime record of 6-4-0-0 and $271,764 in earnings. Owner: Edward A. Seltzer. Breeder: Seltzer Irrevocable Trust, Gainsborough Farm LLC & Robert N. Clay.
Ra Der Dean (00 g. o/o Calamity, by Kris S.) earned his first graded stakes placing by finishing third in the Dixie S. [G2] at Pimlico on Preakness day. His second black type performance of 53 starts brought his earnings to $177,649. Owner: T. M. Racing Stables. Breeder: Roger Devenport.
True To Tradition (02 g. o/o Successful Dancer, by Fortunate Prospect) earned another stakes placing in the $100,000 Old Mutual Turf Sprint S. going 5 f. at Pimlico on the Preakness day under card. The effort brings his earnings to $199,266. Owner: Aces Full Racing Stable. Breeder: Live Oak Stud.
ROYAL RAHY (99 g. o/o Royal D'or, by Tour D'or) won a Charles Town race going 6-1/2 f. on May 21. His record is how 46-12-10-6 with earnings of $168,110. Owner: Ryan Beattie. Breeder: Luann Baker, Gainsborough Farm and Robert N. Clay.
STOCK MARKET (05 c. o/o Two Marks, by Woodman) won a maiden special at Hamilton in Great Britain over a firm turf course on May 15. The three and a half length win was his first in three starts. Owner/Breeder: Gainsborough.
For Week ending May 16, 2008
Rahy's 8th stakes horse of 2008 is Poule d'Essai des Poulains [FR-G1] (French Two Thousand Guineas) runner-up RIO DE LA PLATA (05 c. Express Way, by Ahmad (ARG). The effort was the first of the year for the G1SW, who has never been worse than third in seven career starts and has earnings of $638,716. Owner: Godolphin. Breeder: J. De Camargo, Robert N. Clay, and Gainsborough Farm et al.
WALZERTRAUM (05 c. o/o Walzerkoenigin, by Kingmambo), whose dam is a G1SW in Germany and Italy and G1SP in the U. S., won a Munchen turf conditions race on May 12 going a mile and a quarter. The win was his second in two lifetime starts, bringing his earnings to $4,667. Owner/Breeder: Gestut Schlenderhan.
For Week ending May 9, 2008
DREAMING OF ANNA (04 f. o/o Justenuffheart, by Broad Brush), a MGSW and 2006 Champion 2YO Filly, was a game second in the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile [G3] on May 3. She stalked the pacesetter through most of the race, making a strong bid in the stretch, but was second at the finish, easily besting the rest of the field. With her first loss in three starts this year, DREAMING OF ANNA has amassed $1,885,967 lifetime. Owner/Breeder: Frank C. Calabrese.
Rahy's 153rd stakes horse is True To Tradition (02 g. o/o Successful Dancer, by Fortunate Prospect), who was a game second in the $52,700 Tony Gatto Dream Big S. at Atlantic City on May 2. The gelding, who saved ground early and engaged the winner in a stretch duel only to loose by a neck, has earned $184,266 with a record of 17-7-3-0. Owner: Ben Mondello. Breeder: Live Oak Stud.
RYDELL (01 g. o/o Felidia (IRE), by Golden Fleece) won a 7 1/2 furlong test on the all weather track at Hollywood Park on May 3. He stalked the pace until the turn, and then made his move at the top of the stretch to draw clear by 4 1/2 lengths. He has earned $21,440 and has hit the board in both outings this year. Owner/Breeder: Mr. and Mrs. Jerome S. Moss. Breeder:
RITTER WORT (04 c. o/o Ibuki Perceive, by Caerleon) won a turf conditions race going 6 f. at Kyoto Racecourse in Japan on May 3, bringing his record to 12-3-2-2. Owner: Ishise Kozo. Breeder: Hokuyou Farm.
For Week ending May 2, 2008
Rahy's 40TH graded stakes winner (from 80 stakes winners) is DANCING FOREVER (03 h. o/o Dancinginmydreams, by Seeking the Gold), who won the $200,000 Fifth Third Elkhorn S. [G2] going 1-1/2 m. on the turf at Keeneland on April 25. He raced in eighth in the early going, angled out turning for home, kicked into gear and won by a length. He's earned $347,870. Owner/Breeder: Phipps Stable.
Rahy's 152ND stakes horse is Philatelist (04 c. o/o Polent (GB), by Polish Precedent), who was third in the Gordon Richards S. [G3] going 1-1/4 m. at Sandown Park, also on April 25. The chart comment was that he "ran a good race" and that this "looks another step up for him." Owner: Gary A. Tanaka. Breeder: Darley.
ABANDON (03 m. o/o Caerless (IRE), by Caerleon) won her first start in almost a year -- a 1-3/16 m. handicap in England against males on April 28 -- by a length. She quickened well and was "in no danger of defeat in the final furlong." She's in foal to Pivotal and may run back in three weeks in a fillies handicap. She has four wins (two on turf and two on all weather) and a second from five career outings. Owner: Cheveley Park Stud. Breeder: 6 C Stallions Limited.
VINEYARD VINES (05 f. o/o Grapevine (IRE), by Sadler's Wells) won a 6 f. maiden at Churchill Downs on April 27 by a half length. She has a win and a third in three starts this year and has earned $14,199. Owner: Katherine G. Ball. Breeder: North Wales LLC.
FAITHOPE (05 c. o/o Nijinsky's Lover, by Nijinsky) won his second start of the year, a one mile maiden at Churchill Downs on May 1, by six and three-quarter lengths. He vied for the lead throughout until taking over at the top of the stretch and drew off. Owner: Tamaroak Stable. Breeder: Darley.
RAH TREASURE (05 c. o/o Kerry Gold, by Private Terms) won by two lengths going 5-1/2 f. at Turf Paradise on April 27. This is his second win from six starts. Owner: Agrinsoni Enterprises, Inc. Breeders: Betty L. Mabee & Larry Mabee.
For Week ending April 25, 2008
Tejida (03 m. o/o Batique, by Storm Cat) was second in the $150,000 Grey Goose Bewitch S. [G3] going 1-1/2 m. on the turf at Keeneland on April 24. She set all the fractions, increased her advantage when asked with a furlong to go, but was outfinished by a half length. She has two graded stakes placings this year. Overall has been first or second in six of her eleven career starts and earned $156,597. Owner/Breeder: Helen K. Groes Revocable Trust.
For Week ending April 18, 2008
The 80TH stakes winner for Rahy is VERDANA BOLD (05 f. o/o True Legacy, by A. P. Indy & TCF GRAD), winner of the $150,000 Star Shoot S. going 6 f. on the all weather track at Woodbine on April 13 by a length in just her fifth career start. She broke a step slowly and was boxed in rounding the turn, but maneuvered out for room and surged past the leader in deep stretch. She's earned $121,719. Owner: Edward A. Seltzer. Breeders: Seltzer Irrevocable Trust, Gainsborough Farm & Robert N. Clay.
Tasdeer (05 c. o/o Mehthaaf, by Nureyev) won a 7 f. conditions race at Doncaster on April 12 by a length and three-quarters on April 12. He "quickened smartly in the testing ground" and withstood a late challenge. He has two wins and a stakes-placing from five starts. The race comments was, "looks talented and, lightly raced, he is open to further improvement." Owner: Hamdan al Maktoum. Breeder: Shadwell Farm LLC.
MILITARY MAJOR (02 g. o/o Ms. Teak Wood, by Woodman & TCF GRAD) won by two and three-quarter lengths going a mile at Aqueduct on April 16. He was fifth at the first three calls, moved up outside on the turn, rallied to the front and drew clear. He has two wins from four starts this year and overall has earned $258,672 Owner: Jay A. Lieberman. Breeder: Kinsman Farm.
For Week ending April 10, 2008
ERTEBAAT (03 c. o/o J.D. Flowers, by Dixieland Band) won by a length and a half going 1-1/4 m. in Italy on April 6. Owner: Due Esse SRL.
For Week ending April 4, 2008
PHILATELIST (04 c. o/o Polent, by Polish Precedent) won a 1-3/8 m. handicap on the all weather surface in England on March 29 by a half length. The race comment was, "He looks to be progressing apace and is strengthening up to suggest he can make up into a Group performer later this summer." It was his third win from four lifetime starts over all weather surfaces. Owner: Gary A. Tanaka. Breeder: Darley.
SPARKLE (99 g. o/o Tajfah, by Shadeed) won a 1-1/16 m. turf handicap in Hong Kong on April 2 by a neck. Breeder: Adam Staple.
For Week ending March 28, 2008
TOKIO PERFECT (95 g. o/o Perfect Probe, by Mr. Prospector) won a 7 f. conditions race in Japan on March 24 by a length and a quarter. Already a millionaire, he's now earned almost $2 million. Owner: Katsumi Yoshida. Breeder: Edward P. Evans.
For Week ending March 21, 2008
DREAMING OF ANNA (04 f. o/o Justenuffheart, by Broad Brush) won the $175,000 Hillsborough S. [G3] going 1-1/8 m. on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on March 15 by six and three-quarter lengths. She opened up late, "much the best". The Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies [G1] winner and champion 2-year-old filly has now earned $1,853,172 and has nine wins from 13 starts. Owner/Breeder: Frank Carl Calabrese.
The 149TH stakes horse by Rahy is Tasdeer (05 c. o/o Mehthaaf, by Nureyev) who, in his first start of the year, ran second in the Betdirect.Com Spring Cup [L] going 7 f. at Lingfield on March 15. Owner: Hamdan al Maktoum. Breeder: Shadwell Farm LLC.
For Week ending March 14, 2008
Rahy's 148TH stakes performer is Tejida (03 f. o/o Batique, by Storm Cat), who was second, beaten a neck, in the $100,000 Very One H. [G3] going 1-1/8 m. at Gulfstream Park on March 8. Owner/Breeder: Helen K. Groves.
For Week ending March 7, 2008
RAH TREASURE (05 ridgling o/o Kerry Gold, by Private Terms) won his third career start, a 6-1/2 f. maiden at Turf Paradise on March 3, by nine and a half lengths. He set all the fractions and then drew away in the lane. Owner: Agrinsoni Enterprises. Breeders: Betty L. Mabee & Larry Mabee.
For Week ending February 29, 2008
DANCING FOREVER (03 c. o/o Dancinginmy-dreams, by Seeking the Gold) was second, beaten a neck, in the $350,000 Gulfstream Park Breeders' Cup Turf S. [G1] going 1-3/8 m. on the turf at Gulfstream Park on February 23. He raced in eighth and ninth at the first three calls, closed up on to the heels of the leader on the turn, waited for room to the head of the stretch and then closed strongly for second spot. He's earned $223,870. Owner/Breeder: Phipps Stable.
RACER FOREVER (03 c. o/o Ras Shaikh, by Sheikh Albadou (GB)) won a 6-1/2 f. handicap in Dubai on February 22 by three-quarters of a length. He won the 2006 Surrey S. in England and this victory was worth $72,000. He's earned $211,336. Owner: Mohamed Obaida. Breeder: Gainsborough Farm.
For Week ending February 22, 2008
DREAMING OF ANNA (04 f. o/o Justenuffheart, by Broad Brush) won the $150,000 Endeavor Breeders' Cup S. [G3] going 1-1/16 m. on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on February 16. The champion 2-year-old filly of 2006, she's won or placed in 11 of her 12 career starts and earned $1,748,172. Owner/Breeder: Frank C. Calabrese.
PHILATELIST (04 c. o/o Polent (GB), by Polish Precendent) won a 1-1/4 m. handicap in England on February 16 by two and a quarter lengths. He's undefeated in two starts on all weather tracks. Owner: Gary A. Tanaka. Breeder: Darley.
For Week ending February 15, 2008
RAHYSTRADA (04 g. o/o Ministrada, by Deputy Minister) won a 1-1/6 m. turf allowance optional claiming race at Gulfstream on February 8 by a half length. He stalked the pace, edged to the front approaching the quarter pole and was fully extended to hold off a Dynaformer colt. It was his third win in eight starts, for earnings of $96,085. Owner/Breeder: Jaime S. Carrion Trustee.
RITTER WORT (04 c. o/o Ibuki Perceive, by Caerleon) won a 6 f. conditions race in Japan on February 9 by two lengths. He's won or placed in five of his nine starts and earned $242,991. Owner: Kozo Ishise. Breeder: Hokuyou Farm.
SAMARINDA (03 g. o/o Munnaya, by Nijinsky) won a 1-1/4 m. handicap on the all weather track in England on February 9 by a head. This is his sixth win, and all six have been on all weather tracks. Owners: D. Bayliss, T. Davies, G. Libson & P. Sly. Breeder: Gainsborough Farm LLC.
MISS FREMONT (05 f. o/o Talented Lady, by Theatrical) won a 1-1/8 m. turf maiden special at Santa Anita on February 13 by a half length. She stalked the pace in fifth place, made her bid three wide coming into the stretch, and held on gamely through a stretch-long duel. She's earned $42,700 with a win and a second from four career starts. Owner/Breeder: Herman Sarkowsky.
For Week ending February 8, 2008
MILITARY MAJOR (02 g. o/o Ms. Teak Wood, by Woodman & TCF GRAD) won by a half length going 1-1/16 m. at Aqueduct on February 3. The winner of the Oklahoma Derby as a 3-year-old, this is his fourth win and he's earned $237,252. Owner: Robert A. Urrutia. Breeder: Kinsman Farm.
RAHEIGHTS (AUS) (03 f. o/o Laoub, by Red Ransom) won a 7 f. turf handicap in Australia on Janaury 28. Breeder: Darley Australia Pty Ltd.
For Week ending January 25, 2008
VERDANA BOLD (05 f. o/o True Legacy (GB), by A.P Indy) won a 5-1/2 f. allowance at Laurel Racecourse on January 24 by a neck. She set a pressured pace, opened up some daylight at the eighth pole and then withstood a late challenge by a neck. It's her second win in three starts and she's earned $30,780. Owner: Edward A. Seltzer. Breeders: Seltzer Irrevocable Trust, Gainsborough Farm & Robert N. Clay.
For Week ending January 18, 2008
RIO DE LA PLATA (05 c. o/o Express Way (ARG), by Ahmad & TCF GRAD) was ranked among Europe's top 2-year-olds this week when the World Thoroughbred Rankings were unveiled in London. The rankings, published by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities are the federation's official end of season assessments of the world's top horses. Rio de la Plata was rated at 120 pounds as a result of his victories in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere [G1] and the Vintage S. [G2]. He was second in the Irish National S. [G1] Owner: Godolphin. Breeders: Jose de Camargo, Robert N. Clay and Gainsborough Farm, Inc.
Winning for the second time in five days, QAASI (02 g. o/o Recording, by Danzig) won a 1-1/2 m. handicap in England on the all weather track on January 17 by five lengths, leading at throughout and drawing off through the straight. Owner: Eyes Wide Open Partnership. Breeder: George Strawbridge, Jr.
QAASI (02 g. o/o Recording, by Danzig) won a 1-1/2 m. handicap on the same all weather track on January 12 by a length and a quarter. Owner: Eyes Wide Open Partnership. Breeder: George Strawbridge, Jr.
For Weeks ending January 4 and 11, 2008
Rahystrada (04 c. o/o Ministrada, by Deputy Minister) won a 1-1/16 m. turf allowance at Gulfstream Park on January 10 by a neck in his first start since last May. He has won or placed in six of his seven starts including the Grand Canyon H. at Churchill and earned $69,385. Owner/Breeder: Jaime S. Carrion, Trustee.
EUREKA (01 c. o/o Memories of Madrid, by El Gran Senor) won a 6-1/2 f. handicap in Taipei on December 28 by two lengths.
For Week ending December 28, 2007
Rahy's 79TH career stakes winner is DANCING FOREVER (03 c. o/o Dancinginmydreams, by Seeking the Gold), who won the $50,000 Our Dear Peggy S. going 1-1/8 m. on the turf at Calder Race Course on Dec. 26 by a neck. He was reserved off the pace in fifth at the first three calls, angled outside the leaders for the stretch run and rallied to just get up at the wire. He has earned $153,870 and won or placed in ten of his sixteen career starts. Owner/Breeder: Phipps Stable.
Rahy has 20 stakes horses, 9 of which are stakes winners, for 2007 and his 2007 progeny earnings have already surpassed $6 million - for the sixth time in Rahy's illustrious career!
For Week ending December 20, 2007
LOCONIA (03 g. o/o Freedom of Speech, by Danzig) won a 1-1/16 m. turf allowance at Calder Race Course on Dec. 13 by a neck. He rated close down the backside, "dug in with the disadvantage from the top of the stretch" and prevailed with determination. He's earned $140,770 and won or placed in ten of his 15 starts. Owner: Courtlandt Farms. Breeder: TAC Holdings, Inc.
For Week ending December 13, 2007
STARSPELL (00 g. o/o Katilac Ofthestars, by Katowice) won by a length going 1-1/16 m. on the turf at Golden Gate on Dec. 12. This was his seventh win and he's earned $155,360. Owners: Patricia Ford & Russell Lepper. Breeders: Barry Becker, Judith Becker, Robert N. Clay & Gainsborough.
For Week ending December 6, 2007
VERDANA BOLD (05 f. o/o True Legacy, by A.P. Indy & TCF GRAD) won her career debut, a 5-1/2 f. turf maiden special at Laurel Park on December 1, by a length and a half. She "went to the lead when the gates opened and never looked back", earning $13,680. Owner: Edward A. Seltzer. Breeder: Seltzer Irrevocable Trust, Gainsborough Farm & Robert N. Clay.
Zetetic (02 h. o/o Follow the Gleam, by Miswaki) won a 5-1/2 f. turf allowance at Fair Grounds on December 1 by a head. He's earned $168,196. Owner/Breeder: Pin Oak Stable.
For Week ending November 29, 2007
TRUE TO TRADITION (02 g. o/o Successful Dancer, by Fortunate Prospect) won a 1-1/16 m. turf allowance optional claiming at Laurel Park on November 22. He's earned $173,341 and this was his seventh win. Owner: Aces Full Racing Stable. Breeder: Live Oak Stud.
For Week ending November 16, 2007
NACASCOLO (01 g. o/o Baby Feels So Good, by Baldski) won a 5 f. turf allowance at Calder Racecourse on November 11 by four and a quarter lengths. He's earned $232,054. Owner / Breeder: Nacascolo Stud.
REPRESENTING (04 c. o/o Recording, by Danzig) is two-for-two this year as he won a 1-1/4 m. conditions race in France on November 13 by a head. He won his seasonal debut on October 14 going a mile and an eighth. Owner/Breeder: George Strawbridge.
NIJINSKY BALLET (05 f. o/o Star of the Ballet, by Nijinsky II & TCF GRAD) won a mile turf maiden special at Hawthorne Racecourse on November 11 by three-quarters of a length. She's earned $23,260. Owner: Mast Thoroughbreds LLC. Breeder: Tomoko Uenaka.
TRUE TO TRADITION (02 g. o/o Successful Dancer, by Fortunate Prospect) won a 5-1/2 f. turf allowance at Laurel Racecourse on November 10 by three-quarters of a length. He's earned $151,681 in his six career wins. Owner: Aces Full Racing Stable. Breeder: Live Oak Stud.
OTRANTO (02 h. o/o Tethkar (GB), by Machiavellian) won a 6-1/2 f. handicap in Dubai on November 15 by three and a quarter lengths. It's his third lifetime win and first this year. Owner: Al Saharaa Holding Syndicate. Breeder: Gainsborough Stud Management.
STARSPELL (00 g. o/o Katilac Ofthestars, by Katowice & TCF GRAD) won by a length going a mile on the turf at Golden Gate Fields on November 9. He's earned $148,760. Owner: Patricia Ford or Russell Leper. Breeders: Barry Becker, Judith Becker, Robert N. Clay & Gainsborough.
For Week ending November 2 and 9, 2007
RAHY'S GOLD (00 g. o/o Sight o' Gold, by Slew o' Gold & TCF GRAD) won by two and a quarter lengths going 7 f. at Philadelphia Park on October 30. He's now earned $111,940. Owner: MCR Racing. Breeders: Rainbow Stables, Gainsborough Farm Inc & Robert N Clay.
LABAQUA (05 f. o/o Rumansy, by Theatrical (IRE)) won her career debut, a 7 f. maiden at Leopardstown on October 29, by a neck. She swept around the turn to take over with 1-1/2 furlongs to go and held off a late challenge. Owner: Hamdan al Maktoum. Breeder: Shadwell Estate Co Ltd..
For Week ending October 19, 2007
DREAMING OF ANNA (04 f. o/o Justenuffheart, by Broad Brush) was second in the $500,000 Queen Elizabeth II Cup going 1-1/8 m. on the turf at Keeneland on October 13. She's earned $1,658,172 in just 11 starts. Owner/Breeder: Frank C. Calabrese.
T.D. VANCE (02 g. o/o Freedom of Speech, by Danzig) was second, beaten a head, in the $100,000 Woodford S. at Keeneland on October 18 for the second year in a row. The Grade 2 stakes winner has earned $504,159 and won or placed in 11 of his 18 starts. Owner: Courtlandt Farms. Breeder: TAC Holdings.
Prince Rahy (02 g. o/o Hishi Lover, by Pleasant Colony) was third in the $78,000 Awad S. going 1-3/8 m. on the turf at Belmont on October 18, beaten just a neck and a half length for the win. He was second turning for home and "stayed on stubbornly through the stretch." He's earned $154,625. Owner: Dogwood Stable. Breeder: Masaichiro Abe.
RAHOO (04 g. o/o Extry, by Broad Brush) won a 5-1/2 f. tuft allowance at Laurel Racecourse on October 12 by three-quarters of a length. It's his second win and he's earned $20,870. Owner: G-Biscuit Stable LLC. Breeder: River Bend Farm.
REPRESENTING (04 c. o/o Recording, by Danzig) won his second career start, a 1-1/8 m. turf maiden in France on October 14, by two lengths. Owner/ Breeder: George Strawbridge.
For Week ending October 12, 2007
Rahy's 13TH Grade/Group I winner is RIO DE LA PLATA (05 c. o/o Express Way (ARG), by Ahmad & TCF GRAD), who was an extremely impressive winner of the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (Grand Criterium)-G1 at Longchamp on October 7. Winner of the Group 2 Vintage Stakes at Goodwood in early August, he spotted New Approach (IRE) too much of a headstart in the Group I National S. at The Curragh in mid-September but more than atoned for that race with this dominating performance. Owner: Godolphin. Breeders: Jose de Camargo, Robert N. Clay, and Gainsborough Farm, Inc.
LEGERETE (04 f. o/o Sea Hill, by Seattle Slew) was third, beaten a head and a head, in the Prix de L'Opera Casino Barriere D'Enghlen Les Bains-G1 going 1-1/4 m. at Longchamp on October 7. This was the fourth stakes performance for the Grade 2 stakes winner. Owner/Breeder: Wertheimer & Frere.
Rahiyah (04 f. o/o Meiosis, by Danzig) was second, beaten a neck, in the Weatherbys Printing Guisborough S.-L going 7 f. in England on October 6. Running against colts and even older horses, she ran a good race, coming home well, but just missed. Owner: H.E. Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed.
Bees (04 f. o/o Run for Lassie, by Fappiano) won a 1-1/8 m. turf allowance at Keeneland on October 10 by three-quarters of a length. She took the lead turning for home and withstood a challenger to win. In eight starts, she's earned $105,021. Owner/Breeder: Courtlandt Farms.
COACHHOUSE LADY (05 f. o/o Secret Advice, by Secreto & TCF GRAD) won a 7 f. maiden in England on October 6 by three-quarters of a length. Owner: Iona Equine. Breeders: B. P. Walden, J. Bohanon, P. Madden, Gainsborough Farm & Robert N. Clay.
PANEL (04 g. o/o Screen, by Mr. Prospector) won a mile turf maiden special at Louisiana Downs on October 5 by a length and a quarter. It was his third career start and he's earned $18,350. Owner/Breeders: Claiborne Farm & Adele B. Dilschneider.
For Week ending October 5, 2007
CLASSIC CAMPAIGN (02 g. o/o Crystal Symphony, by Red Ransom & TCF GRAD) won the $150,000 Robert F. Carey Memorial H.-G3 going a mile on the turf at Hawthorne on Sept. 29 by a nose. He's now earned $430,558 and this was his seventh stakes performance. Owner: Kinsman Stable, George M. and Joan Steinbrenner. Breeder: Kinsman Farm.
RAHY PAVO (00 g. o/o Sweet Indy, by AP Indy) won by a nose going a mile at Thistledown Racetrack on Sept. 29. He rallied at the quarter pole and prevailed in a long stretch battle in a game effort. He's earned $85,694. Owner: Bridget Sipp. Breeder: Fred W. Hertrich III.
For Week ending September 28, 2007
TRUE TO TRADITION (02 g. o/o Successful Dancer, by Fortunate Prospect) won a 1-1/16 m. allowance on the polytrack at Presque Isle Downs on Sept. 23. He won on the turf at Saratoga on August 11, it's his fifth win in eleven starts and he's earned $114,611. Owner: Aces Full Racing Stable. Breeder: Live Oak Stud.
DAYUMA (04 f. o/o Paulette, by Deputy Minister) won her third start this year, a 6 f. maiden special at Calder Racecourse on Sept. 23, by two lengths. She's earned $15,180. Owner: Dale L. Brown. Breeder: Brushwood Stable.
RAHOO (04 g. o/o Extry, by Broad Brush) won by three-quarters of a length going 6 f. on the turf at Laurel Racecourse on Sept. 26. Owner: G-Biscuit Stable LLC Breeder: River Bend Farm.
FREMEN (00 g. o/o Northern Trick, by Northern Dancer) won a mile handicap in England on Sept. 22 by two and a half lengths. The race notes were that "he came from last place to lead over furlong out and score decisively." Owners: Miss C King, Mrs. A Seed, Ms Finola Devaney . Breeder: Flaxman Holdings Ltd.
For Week ending September 21, 2007
RIO DE LA PLATA (05 c. o/o Express Way (ARG), by Ahmad (ARG)) was second in the Bank of Scotland National S.-G1 going 7 f. at the Curragh on September 16. He's headed next for the Darley Dewhurst S.-G1 on October 20 at Newmarket. Owner: Godolphin. Breeders: Jose de Camargo, Robert N. Clay, Gainsborough Farm LLC et al.
RAHY'S CHANCE (00 g. o/o Twin Bet, by Bet Twice) won by a length and three-quarters going a mile on the turf at Kentucky Downs on September 18. He's earned $216,952 and this year he has three wins from six starts. Owner: David A. Ross. Breeder: Domino Stud of Lexington, Inc. & Foxcroft Farm.
APT TO BE (97 c. o/o Lets Do Lunch, by Royal Roberto) won by three lengths going a mile on the polytrack at Arlington Park on Sept. 16. He's a Grade 3 stakes winner of $521,935 and has four wins from eight starts this year. Owner: Richard L. Duchossois. Breeder: Hill Œn' Dale Farm.
TASDEER (05 c. o/o Mehthaaf, by Nureyev) won his second career start, a 7 f. maiden in England on Sept. 19, with ease. TDN reported that "under hand riding, the bay strode clear and was eased in the closing stages" but still won by four lengths. Owner: Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid al Maktoum. Breeder: Shadwell Farm LLC.
CONFIDENCE TRICK (05 c. o/o Hiaam, by Alydar) won his second career start, also a 7 f. maiden in England, on Sept. 13 by two and a half lengths. He is entered for Darley Dewhurst-G1 and won this race "going away" with the comment "looks the type who will go on, as there is definitely more to come". Owner: Gainsborough. Breeder: Gainsborough Farm, Inc.
RAGHEED (04 c. o/o Highbury, by Seattle Slew) won a mile handicap in England on September 15 by two lengths. The race comment was that he "showed he is still on the upgrade with this fourth win from six turf starts this year." Owner: Hamdan al Maktoum. Breeder: Swordlestwon Stud.
For Week ending September 14, 2007
DREAMING OF ANNA (04 f. o/o Justenuffheart, by Broad Brush) won her third straight, the $200,000 Pucker Up S.-G3 going 1-1/8 m. on the turf at Arlington Park on Sept. 8. She set all the fractions and, according to her jockey, picked up the pace on her own turning for home to win by four and a quarter lengths. The Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies winner has earned $1,558,172 in ten starts. Owner/Breeder: Frank Carl Calabrese.
VIVA LA FLAG (04 f. o/o On Parade, by Storm Cat) won a 1-1/4 m. handicap in England on Sept. 7 by a neck, his second win in five starts. She's won two of her last three starts. Owner/Breeder: Phipps Stable.
CONFIDENCE TRICK (b05 c. o/o Hiaam, by Alydar) won his second career start, a 7 f. maiden in England on September 13, by two and a half lengths. The race comment was that won "going away" , "looks like the type who will go on" and "holds some Group entries." Owner / Breeder: Gainsborough.
For Week ending September 7, 2007
NABATI (04 f. o/o Wajd, by Northern Dancer) won by a length and a half in a 1-1/2 m. handicap in France on Sept. 2, his third win this year. Owner: Sheik M al Maktoum. Breeder: Darley Stud Management.
For Week ending August 31, 2007
A colt by Rahy topped the Doncaster St. Leger Yearling Sale in England on August 29, when he brought 175,000 guineas. Consigned by Grove Stud, he was purchased by Richard O'Gorman Bloodstock.
EUREKA (01 c. o/o Memories of Madrid, by El Gran Senor) won a -1/2 f. handicap in Macao on August 24 by three-quarters of a length.
WIDE OUT (99 c. o/o Just Out, by Forty Niner) won by nine and a half lengths going 7 f. at Elko on August 2. He has four wins and has earned $55,400. Owner: James P. Haverty. Breeder: Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Trustee
For Week ending August 24, 2007
TEJIDA (03 f. o/o Batique, by Storm Cat) won a 1-1/8 m. turf allowance optional claiming race at Saratoga on August 22 by a length and a half to remain undefeated in three starts this year. She's earned $94,092. Owner: Helen K. Groves. Breeder: Helen K. Groves Revocable Trust.
ATAYEB (04 f. o/o Sarayir, by Mr. Prospector) won a 1-1/2 m. maiden in England on August 23 by a half length, coming from two lengths back with a furlong to go. Owner: Sheikh Hamdan al Maktoum. Breeder: Shadwell Farm LLC.
For Week ending August 17, 2007
T.D. VANCE (02 g. o/o Freedom of Speech, by Danzig) won his first start of the year, the $82,000 Troy S. going 5-1/2 f. on the turf at Saratoga on August 13, by a half length. He gained command with a furlong to go and "inched clear". This is his fifth stakes win and he's earned $469,639. Owner: Donald A. Adam. Breeder: TAC Holdings.
TRUE TO TRADITION (02 g. o/o Successful Dancer, by Fortunate Prospect) won by three-quarters of a length going 1-1/8 m. on the turf at Saratoga on August 11. He's won four of his six starts this year and his earnings are now $81,611. Owner: Live Oak Plantation. Breeder: Live Oak Stud.
RAGHEED (04 c. o/o Highbury, by Seattle Slew) won a mile handicap in England on August 11 by three lengths. The race comment was, "Chalking up his third win from his last four outings, he bowled along in front and quickened up in grand style when asked to go and win his race, which he achieved in comfortable fashion. Although this was a race which did not take a lot of winning, he could hardly have done it better."
Owner: Hamdan al Maktoum. Breeder: Swordlestown Stud.
For Week ending August 10, 2007
RAHY'S CHANCE (00 g. o/o Twin Bet, by Bet Twice) won by a length going a mile on the turf at Colonial Downs on August 6. He's earned $208,352. Owner: David A. Ross. Breeders: Domino Stud of Lexington and Foxcroft Farm.
ZOUAVE (03 g. o/o Shashobegon, by Broad Brush & TCF GRAD) won a 1-1/8 m. turf maiden at Philadelphia Park on August 6 by a length. He's earned $25,790. Owner: EMO Stables. Breeders: Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Bowman, Richard W. Small & Robert N. Clay.
For Week ending August 3, 2007
Rahy's 37TH graded / group stakes winner (from 77 stakes winners) is LEWIS MICHAEL (03 c. o/o Justenuffheart, by Broad Brush), who won the $300,000 Washington Park H.-G2 going 1-3/16 m. on the polytrack at Arlington on July 28. He "took over entering the stretch and kicked away smartly for his first graded victory," wrote the TDN. He's won or placed in 14 of his 18 starts and earned $568,014. Owner/Breeder: Frank C. Calabrese.
Rahy's 38TH graded / group stakes winner and 78TH stakes winner is RIO DE LA PLATA (05 c. o/o Express Way (ARG), by Ahmad (ARG)) won the Veuve Clicquot Vintage S.-G2 going 7 f. at Goodwood on August 1. He won by two lengths and it was another four lengths back to the show horse and he is being hailed as the top 2-year-old Colt of Europe this year. Owner: Godolphin. Breeders: Jose de Camargo, Robert N. Clay, Gainsborough Farm LLC et al.
SOPHIE'S SALAD (04 f. o/o Lady Tabitha, by Lyphard) won her second start of the year, a 5-1/2 f. turf maiden special at Saratoga on July 29, by a length and a quarter. She has a win and a third in four starts and has earned $44,740. Owner: Bobby Flay. Breeder: Indian Springs Farm, Inc.
RAGHEED (04 c. o/o Highbury, by Seattle Slew) won a mile turf handicap at Newmarket on July 28 by a length. He led early before appearing to be a little outpaced as one challenger took him on. "But he found a nice rhythm to assert again two furlongs out and then stayed on bravely" to withstand a second challenger. He has two wins from four career starts. Owner: Hamdan al Maktoum. Breeder: Swordlestown Stud.
THAT I AM (04 g. o/o Lets Do Lunch, by Royal Roberto) won a mile allowance at Arlington Park on the polytrack on July 28 by two and a half lengths. This is his second win this year and he's earned $51,495. Owner: Richard L. Duchossois. Breeder: Hill Œn' Dale Farm.
LOCONIA (03 g. o/o Freedom of Speech, by Danzig) won by a length going 1-1/8 m. on the turf at Saratoga on August 2. He pressed the pace three wide into upper stretch, surged to the front in midstretch then edged clear in the late stages. He's won or placed in nine of his twelve starts and earned $123,770. Owner: Donald A. Adam. Breeder: TAC Holdings, Inc.
GREAT OPINIONS (02 f. o/o Gracie Lad (IRE), by Generous (IRE)) won a mile allowance optional claiming race at Del Mar on August 2 by three-quarters of a length. It's her second win from four starts this year and fourth win overall. Her earnings are now $198,227. Owner: Riders Up Racing Stable LLC. Breeder: Lux Investments Ltd. & Star Pastures Management.
FREMEN (00 c. o/o Northern Trick, by Northern Dancer) won a mile turf handicap at Goodwood on July 31 by a length. This is his sixth win. The race comment was, "He sat at the back after taking the brave route of being steadied at the start, and taken across to the rail. Still in a hopeless position 3f out, his rider switched sharply left and (produced) a powerful burst" for the win. Owners: Miss C King, Mrs A Seed, Ms Finola Devaney Breeder: Flaxman Holdings Ltd
For Week ending July 26, 2007
DREAMING OF ANNA (04 f. o/o Justenuffheart, by Broad Brush) won the $200,000 Virginia Oaks going 1-1/8 m. on the turf at Colonial Downs on July 21. She set all the fractions and dug in tenaciously to withstand a late challenge by a half length. The champion 2-year-old filly of 2006 has six wins, a second and a third from nine career starts and has earned $1,446,572. Owner/Breeder: Frank C. Calabrese.
RAHY'S CHANCE (00 g. o/o Twin Bet, by Bet Twice) won by a length going a mile on the turf at Colonial Downs on July 22. He was fifth at the head of the stretch and made a five-wide move and then drew clear. He's earned $200,657. Owner: David A. Ross. Breeder: Domino Stud of Lexington, Inc & Foxcroft Farm.
APT TO BE (97 g. o/o Lets Do Lunch, by Royal Roberto) passed the half-million-dollar mark in earnings when he won by two and a quarter lengths going a mile on the all weather track at Arlington Park on July 26. He split horses on the turn and then drew clear. He's earned $506,245 and this was his fifteenth win. Owner: Richard L. Duchossois. Breeder: Hill ŒN' Dale Farm.
VIVA LA FLAG (04 f. o/o On Parade, by Storm Cat) won a mile maiden in England on July 26 by three and a half lengths in her third career start. She won by the convincing margin and "picked up well through the final furlong to suggest she will get further." Owner/Breeder: Phipps Stable.
LA SEINE (04 f. o/o La Sylphide, by Barathea) won a 1-1/2 m. conditions race in France on July 24 by three-quarters of a length. She has a win and two placings from three starts. Owner: Sheikh M. al Maktoum. Breeder: Darley Stud Management Co.
FREMEN (00 g. o/o Northern Trick, by Northern Dancer) won a mile handicap in England on July 24 by a length and three-quarters. He came from off the pace and had to be switched after coming up short of room in the stretch and rallied for his fifth win. Owners: Miss C. King, Mrs. A. See, Ms. Finola Devaney. Breeder: Flaxman Holdings.
For Week ending July 20, 2007
LEWIS MICHAEL (03 c. o/o Justenuffheart, by Broad Brush) won a mile allowance at Arlington Park by seven lengths on July 15 and it was another nine and three-quarter lengths back to the show horse. He raced up close in third, came out for the drive and drew off in handy fashion. His earnings are now $391,614. Owner/ Breeder: Frank C. Calabrese.
Rahy's 145TH career stakes horse is Bernasconi (04 c. o/o Argentina, by Storm Cat), who was third in the $84,000 Oceanside S. going a mile on the turf at Del Mar on July 19. He was sixth at the first two calls, and closed to be beaten just two lengths for the win and finishing more than three lengths in front of the rest of the field. He's earned $52,727. Owner: LGL Racing. Breeder: Darley.
SAMARINDA (03 g. o/o Munnaya, by Nijinsky II) won a mile handicap on the all weather surface in England on July 18 by a head. It was his third straight win (all in the last three weeks!) and his fourth win from seven starts this year. All five of his wins have been on the all weather surface. Owners: D. Bayliss, T. Davies, G. Libson & P. Sly.
TRUE TO TRADITION (02 g. o/o Successful Dancer, by Fortunate Prospect) won by two and a half lengths going 1-1/16 m. on the turf at Belmont Park on July 15. He advanced outside approaching the stretch, and drew clear when roused. He's earned $54,011 and this year has won three of his five starts. Owner: Live Oak Plantation. Breeder: Live Oak Stud.
For Week ending July 13, 2007
PERFECTPERFORMANCE (02 h. o/o Balistroika, by Nijinsky II) won his first start in almost a year, a 1-1/8 m. conditions race in England on July 12, by a half length. The Group 2 stakes winner has five wins from eight starts. Owner: Godolphin. Breeder: Brushwood Stable.
Rahy's 13TH stakes horse of 2007 and 144TH career stakes performer is Ra Der Dean (00 g. o/o Calamity, by Kris S.) was third in the $60,000 Da Hoss S. going a mile on the turf at Colonial Downs on July 7. He was beaten just a length and a half for the win and has earned $129,995. Owner: TM Racing Stables LLC. Breeder: Roger Devenport.
RIO DE LA PLATA (05 c. o/o Express Way, by Ahmad) won a 7 f. turf maiden at Newmarket on July 11 by five lengths to earn the "TDN Rising Star" designation. Owner: Godolphin. Breeders: Jose de Camargo, Robert N. Clay, Gainsborough Farm LLC, et al.
TEJIDA (03 f. o/o Batique, by Storm Cat) won a 1-1/8 m. turf allowance at Delaware Park on July 11 by four and a half lengths. It was her second straight win, she led at every call, led by two at the top of the stretch and widened her margin to the wire. She's earned $52,092 in five starts. Owner/Breeder: Helen Groves Revocable Trust.
SAMARINDA (03 c. o/o Munnaya, by Nijinsky II) won a mile handicap on the all weather track in England on July 4 by a length and a half, his second straight victory and third win in six starts this year. Owners: D. Bayliss, T. Davies, G. Libson & P. Sly. Breeder: Gainsborough Farm LLC.
MR. IRISH LOVE (01 g. o/o Drifting, by Lyphard) won by three lengths going 6 f. at River Downs on July 7. He stalked the pace, was steadied entering the turn and taken outside to make his move and draw off in upper stretch. He's earned $49,149 and has seven wins. Owner: Judy A. Todd. Breeder: Mueller Farm.
For Week ending July 5, 2007
RAHOO (04 g. o/o Extry, by Broad Brush & TCF GRAD) won his fifth career start, a 5 f. turf maiden at Colonial Downs on July 2, by a length and a quarter. Owner: Dogwood Stable. Breeder: River Bend Farm.
KIAWAH (01 g. o/o Apex Princess, by Deputy Minister) won by a half length going 7-1/2 f. at Suffolk Downs on June 2. This was his third win and he's earned $38,375. Owner: Rising Phoenix Stables. Breeder: Donald R. Dizney.
For Week ending June 29, 2007
LEGERETE (04 f. o/o Sea Hill, by Seattle Slew) won the Prix de Malleret-G2 going 1-1/2 m. at Saint Cloud on June 24 by a half length, under just a hand ride. She has two group wins from three starts this year, and three wins and three placings from six career starts. Owner/Breeders: Wertheimer & Frere.
Prince Rahy (02 g. o/o Hishi Lover, by Pleasant Colony) won his second start of the year, a 1-1/16 m. turf allowance at Belmont on June 27, by three-quarters of a length. The Grade 3 stakes-placed horse has earned $109,625. He rallied four wide on the second turn, dug in determinedly and prevailed after a long drive. Owner: Dogwood Stable. Breeder: Masaichiro Abe.
SAMARINDA (03 g. o/o Munnaya, by Nijinsky) won a mile handicap in England on June 27 by a head on the all weather track. He and the runner-up "posted fine efforts, with both horses giving plenty in the heat of battle." It's his third win from 11 starts. Owners: D. Bayliss, T. Davies, G. Libson, and P. Sly. Breeder: Gainsborough Farm LLC.
SAVING GRACE (00 c. o/o Fusaichi Grace, by Storm Cat) won a 7 f. conditions race in Japan on June 23 by a length. Owner: Teruya Yoshida. Breeder: Shadai Farm.
SPARKLE (99 g. o/o Tajfah, by Shadeed) won a 1-1/16 m. turf handicap in Hong Kong on June 27 by a lengthl. Owner: Leung Tat-bor. Breeder: Adam
For Week ending June 22, 2007
BERNASCONI (04 g. o/o Argentina, by Storm Cat) won a 1-1/8 m. allowance on the polytrack at Hollywood Park on June 16 by a head. He rallied from fourth to get up late for the win. He has two win and a third in five starts this year and has earned $42,671. Owners : LGL Racing or Rosenmayer or Wellman. Breeder: Darley.
For Week ending June 15, 2007
NACASCOLO (01 g. o/o Baby Feels So Good, by Baldski) won the $50,000 Heckofaralph S. going 5 f. on the turf at Calder Racecourse on June 10 by a length and a quarter. He vied for the lead along the rail to inside the eighth pole and then edged away. This is his fourth stakes win or placing and he's earned $197,254. Owner / Breeder: Nacascolo Stud.
RA DER DEAN (00 g. o/o Calamity, by Kris S.) won a mile turf starter allowance at Pimlico on June 8 by six lengths. He's earned $117,410. Owner: TM Racing Stables LLC. Breeder: Roger Devenport.
TEJIDA (03 f. o/o Batique, by Storm Cat) won her fourth start, a mile turf maiden special at Delaware Park on June 9, by three and three-quarter lengths. She collared the leader at the quarter pole and pulled away late and has earned $26,892. Owner: Helen K. Groves. Breeder: Helen K. Groves Revocable Trust.
For Week ending June 8, 2007
Rahy's 77TH stakes winner and 36TH graded/ group stakes winner is LEGERETE (04 f. o/o Sea Hill, by Seattle Slew), winner of the Prix de Royaumont-G3 going 1-1/2 m. at Chantilly stakes performances have ranged from 5 f. to 1-1/2 miles! Owner/Breeders: Wertheimer & Frere.
DREAMING OF ANNA (04 f. o/o Justenuffheart, by Broad Brush), last year's Champion 2-year-old Filly, won the $45,000 Double Delta S. going a mile on the turf at Arlington Park on June 2. Winner of the 2006 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies-G1, she's earned $1,326,572 Owner/Breeder: Frank C. Calabrese.
Raw Power (00 g. o/o Bold Ruritana, by Bold Ruckus) won a mile turf allowance at Woodbine on June 2 by a length and a half. He rallied six wide at the top of the stretch, took command near the eighth pole and maintained his margin to the wire. He's earned $336,123. Owner: Breeder: Minshall Farms.
CALABASH COVE (04 c. o/o I Need a Holiday, by Nureyev) won a 1-1/4 m. handicap in England on June 5 by a neck, his second win from three starts this year. He led throughout, came under pressure inside the final two furlongs and was driven out to win the exchange of leads to the wire. Owner: Godolphin. Breeder: Gainsborough Farm LLC.
For Week ending June 1, 2007
LEWIS MICHAEL (03 c. o/o Justenuffheart, by Broad Brush) was second in the $100,000 Hanshin Cup H.-G3 going a mile at Arlington Park on May 26. He rallied on the turn for second, beaten two and a quarter lengths for the win. This is his seventh stakes performance and he's earned $369,114. Owner/Breeder: Frank C. Calabrese.
RASHI'S WISDOM (02 g. o/o Ransom Queen, by Red Ransom) won by two and a quarter lengths going 4-1/2 f. at Charles Town on May 26. He set all the fractions and moved clear on the turn, has three wins and a second in four starts this year and his earnings are $65,240. Owner: Stanley Stables. Breeder: Sycamore Hall Farm LLC.
For Week ending May 25, 2007
Most stallions who have sired twelve millionaires and twelve Grade I winners are in the twilight of their careers, but not Rahy - whose offspring show no signs of slowing their rapid rate of adding to his illustrious record.
Rahy is already the sire of 11 stakes performers in 2007. In Japan, he has the 3-year-old colt FLYING APPLE, who is nearing millionaire status. In France, his 3-year-old filly Rahiyah placed in the classic French Thousand Guineas and is headed for the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot. In the U.S., Rahy's 4, 5, 6 and even 7-year-olds have won and placed in stakes all over the country.
RAHYS' APPEAL (02 m. o/o Appealing Kris, by Kris S.) was third in the $150,000 Shuvee H.-G2 going a mile at Belmont Park on May 19. The graded stakes winner has now earned $397,009 and this was her tenth stakes performance. Owner/Breeder: Gallagher's Stud.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (03 c. o/o Equilibrate, by Gone West) won a 1-1/8 m. allowance optional claiming race at Delaware Park on May 19 by a nose. He broke sharply and set all the fractions, withstanding a late challenge by the narrow margin. He has earned $102,530 and this year has two wins and two seconds from five starts. Owner: Pin Oak Stable. Breeder: Pin Oak Stud.
ARTIC CRY (05 c. o/o Sailing Minstrel, by The Minstrel & TCF GRAD) won his second career start, a 7 f. maiden in Ireland on May 20 by a short head. He set the pace and battled back gamely when challenged for the win. Owner: S. Mulryan. Breeders: R.N. Clay, R. Reiman, B. Reiman.
PHILATELIST (04 c. o/o Polent (GB), by Polish Precedent) won his third career start, a 1-1/2 m. maiden in England on May 23, by three lengths. Owner: Sheikh Mohammed. Breeder: Darley.
THAT I AM (04 g. o/o Lets Do Lunch, by Royal Roberto) won a mile maiden special at Arlington Park on May 18 by two and a quarter lengths. He raced close to the leader along the rail, rallied in the stretch and prevailed in a hard drive. He's earned $29,840 and has this win and two seconds from five starts. Owner: Richard L. Duchossois. Breeder: Hill Œn Dale Farm.
For Week ending May 18, 2007
Rahy's eleventh stakes horse of 2007 is Rahiyah (04 f. o/o Meiosis, by Danzig), who was third in the Poule D'Essai des Pouliches-G1 (French Thousand Guineas) at Longchamp on May 13. Second in the race was FINSCEAL BEO (IRE), winner of the English Thousand Guineas-G1. It was the Rahy filly's first outing of the season, she was restrained in the early going of the race and was still near the back of the field turning for home before closing for the placing. Owner: Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed al Maktoum. Breeder: Darley.
BARBIE DOLL TYPE (04 f. o/o Alphe, by Theatrical (IRE)) won a 1-1/8 m. turf maiden a special at Churchill Downs on May 13 by a length and three-quarters. It was her third career start - after twice previously being second - and she's earned $44,318. Owner: Dixiana Stables, Inc. Breeder: Dinwiddie Farm.
On Saturday, May 12, Rahy had seven starters, ranging from 5 furlongs to 10 furlongs, on dirt and turf, on three continents and in four countries: four were winners and two were stakes-placed.
NACASCOLO (01 g. o/o Baby Feels So Good, by Baldski) was third in the $50,000 Reappeal S. gong 5 f. on the turf at Calder Race Course on May 12. He's earned $165,254 and this was his fourth stakes performance. Owner/Breeder: Nacascolo Stud.
Bees (04 f. o/o Run for Lassie, by Fappiano) was second, beaten a neck, in the $55,000 Pollys Jet S. going 1-1/16 m. on the dirt at Delaware Park on May 12. It's just her fourth career start and she'd earned $54,815 and won or placed in all four of her starts. Owner/Breeder: Courtlandt Farms.
RADIO BALL (04 c. o/o Sister Crown, by Danzig) won a mile allowance at River Downs on May 12 by a length and a half. He's won $22,579. Owners: Bill A. Taylor & Jerry Graves. Breeder: Jayeff B Stables.
NABATI (04 f. o/o Wajd, by Northern Dancer) won a 1-1/4 m. handicap in France on May 12 by a head. It's her second win in five starts - all this year. Owner: Sheikh M. al Maktoum. Breeder: Darley Stud Management Company Ltd.
CALABASH COVE (04 c. o/o I Need a Holiday, by Nureyev) won a 1-1/4 m. maiden in England on May 12 by two and a half lengths in his third career start,
TRUE TO TRADITION (02 g. o/o Successful Dancer, by Fortunate Prospect) won a 1-1/16 m. allowance on May 12 by a length and a quarter. This is his second win from three starts this year and he's earned $37,451. Owner: Live Oak Plantation. Breeder: Live Oak Stud.
For Week ending May 11, 2007
KILIMANDSCHARO (02 g. o/o Landaria (FR), by Sadler's Wells) won a 1-1/2 m. handicap in England on May 9 by a neck. He had three wins from four starts over the all weather tracks this winter and the race comment was, "returned from a ten week break and produced a solid performance to come out on top back on turf." Owner: The Macca & Growler Partnership. Breeder: Ron Dufficy.
RAGHEED (04 c. o/o Highbury, by Seattle Slew) won his second career start, a 7 f. maiden in England on May 5, by a head. He and the runner-up were eight lengths clear of the rest of the field. Owner: Sheikh Hamdan al Maktoum. Breeder: Swordlestown Stud.
TOSS FOR CASH (03 g. o/o Lady Becker, by Nijinsky II & TCF GRAD) won a 6 f. allowance at Evangeline Downs on May 10 by four and a quarter lengths. He's earned $43,435 and this was his second win from five starts this year. Owners: Coral Richards & Kendall Bussey. Breeder: B. Wayne Hughes.
RASHI'S WISDOM (02 g. o/o Ransom Queen, by Red Ransom) won by a length and three-quarters going 4-1/2 f. at Charles Town on May 5. He's earned $52,640. Owner: Stanley Stables. Breeder: Sycamore Hall Farm.
For Week ending May 4, 2007
Rahy's 35TH graded stakes winner is RAHYS' APPEAL (02 f. o/o Appealing Kris, by Kris S.). She won by three lengths, but was disqualified to second in, the $150,000 Top Flight H.-G2 going a mile at Aqueduct on November 24. This week that decision was reversed and she was restored to winning status. She's now a Grade 2 stakes winner of $442,009 and Rahy now has 35 graded stakes winners from 76 stakes winners overall - a remarkable record of quality performers. Owner/Breeder: Gallagher's Stud.
ABANDON (03 f. o/o Caerless (IRE), by Caerleon) won a 1-1/4 m. handicap in England on May 2 by a short head. She has three wins from four starts and ³held on well in a tight finish² this outing. Owner: Cheveley Park Stud. Breeder: 6C Stallions Limited.
DANCING FOREVER (03 c. o/o Dancing-inmydreams, by Seeking the Gold) won a 1-1/8 m. turf allowance at Churchill Downs on May 2 by a half length. He settled in fourth in the early going, edged closer with 3 furlongs to go, collared the leader in the final sixteenth and prevailed. He's earned $91,820 in ten starts. Owner/Breeder: Phipps Stable.
For Week ending April 27, 2007
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (03 c. o/o Equilibrate, by Gone West) won a 1-1/8 m. turf allowance optional claiming at Pimlico on April 26. His earnings are now $74,930. Owner: Pin Oak Stable. Breeder: Pin Oak Stud LLC.
Grafton (00 g. o/o My Fling, by Danzig) won by a neck going a mile on the turf at Santa Anita on April 21. He's now earned $346,905 and this year has two wins from four starts. Owners: Eric Golden & Rick Manarino. Breeder: Glen Hill Farm.
CRIMSON MAPLE (03 f. o/o Maplejinsky, by Nijinsky II) won a 1-1/16 m. allowance at Philadelphia Park on April 23 by a neck. She has two wins from five starts and earnings of $37,660. Owner/Breeder: Jayeff "B" Stables.
NABATI (04 f. o/o Wajd, by Northern Dancer) won a 1-3/8 m. conditions race in France in April 21 by a neck. Owner: Sheikh Mohammed al Maktoum. Breeder: Darley.
VILLAGE SINGER (04 f. o/o Preseli (IRE), by Caerleon) won her second career start, a mile turf maiden special at Tampa Bay Downs on April 23, by five and a half lengths. She's earned $12,780. Owner: Neil Jones. Breeder: Abergwaun Farm.
GREAT OPINIONS (02 m. o/o Gracie Lady (IRE), by Generous (IRE)) won a 1-1/16 m. allowance at Hollywood Park on April 26. She's earned $149,505 and won or placed in 11 of her 19 starts. Owner: Riders Up Racing Stable LLC. Breeder: Lux Investments Ltd. & Star Pastures Management.
For Week ending April 20, 2007
LEWIS MICHAEL (03 c. o/o Justenuffheart, by Broad Brush) was second in the $400,000 Commonwealth Breeders Cup S.-G2 going 7 f. at Keeneland on April 14. He was third and fourth in the early going, got to even terms with the winner leaving the turn, but couldn't quite match strides to the wire. This was his sixth stakes performance and the stakes winner has earned $350,114 in 15 starts. Owner/ Breeder: Frank C. Calabrese.
NACASCOLO (01 g. o/o Baby Feels So Good, by Baldski) won by three and a quarter lengths going a mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on April 13. He took over on the far turn and drew away through the stretch. He's earned $160,304. Owner/Breeder: Nacascolo Stud.
For Week ending April 13, 2007
Big Promise (02 m. o/o Effectiveness, by Notebook) was second in the $75,000 American Beauty H. going a mile on the turf at Santa Anita on April 6. She's earned $179,473 and is Rahy's 142ND stakes performer. Owner/Breeder: Glen Hill Farm.
TOSS FOR CASH (04 g. o/o Lady Becker, by Nijinsky II) a 5-1/2 f. allowance at Evangeline Downs on April 11. Owner: Coral Richards and Kendall Bussey. Breeder: B. Wayne Hughes.
For Week ending April 6, 2007
CLASSIC CAMPAIGN (02 g. o/o Crystal Symphony, by Red Ransom & TCF GRAD) was second, beaten just a head, in the $75,000 Lure S. going 1-1/16 m. on the turf at Gulfstream Park on April 1. He lodged a bid in upper stretch, battled into deep stretch with a late challenger and yielded grudgingly. He's earned $326,495 and this is his sixth stakes performance. Owner/Breeder: Kinsman Stable.
RASHI'S WISDOM (02 g. o/o Ransom Queen, by Red Ransom) won his second start of the year by two and a half lengths going 4-1/2 f. at Charles Town on April 1. He set all the fractions and widened his margin through the stretch to make his earnings $40,040. Owner: Stanley Stables. Breeder: Sycamore Hall Farm.
For Week ending March 27, 2007
CRIMSON MAPLE (03 f. o/o Maplejinsky, by Nijinsky II &TCF GRAD) won a 6 f. maiden special at Philadelphia Park on March 25 by three and a half lengths. She dueled three wide for the lead throughout until edging away late in the race. This was her fourth start and she's earned $19,660. Owner/Breeder: Jayeff "B" Stables.
For Week ending March 23, 2007
Rahy's 76TH stakes winner and almost his 13TH millionaire is FLYING APPLE (04 c. o/o Roza Robata, by Fire Maker and a Kentucky Derby/Triple Crown Nominee), who won the Spring S. going 1-1/8 m. on the turf in Japan on March 18. He's won or placed in six of his seven career starts and has earned $906,410. Owner: Hidetoshi Yamamoto. Breeder: McKee Stables, Inc.
CHARLIE MAGIC (99 g. o/o Flip the Bird, by Storm Bird) won a 6-1/2 f. handicap in Macao on March 16 by a neck.
For Week ending March 16, 2007
Rahy's 141ST stakes performer (and fifth stakes horse of 2007) is Miss Penny Fortune (00 f. o/o Neon Fairytale, by Spectacular Bid), who was second in the $100,000 Bienville S. going 5-1/2 f. on the turf at Fair Grounds on March 10. She's been first or second in nine of her twenty starts, but this was her first stakes placing. She was head and head through the first two calls but could not quite keep up with the winner down the stretch. She's earned $128,179. Owner: Fortune Racing LLC. Breeder: Fortune Marital Trust.
LEWIS MICHAEL (03 c. o/o Justenuffheart, by Broad Brush) won his first start of the year, a mile turf allowance at Gulfstream Park on March 15, by a neck. He vied for the lead along the rail, edged clear in the stretch and then gamely dug in to withstand a late challenger. He's now won placed in ten of his 14 starts and earned $270,114. Owner/Breeder: Frank C. Calabrese.
RIDGEWELL (04 f. o/o Voladora, by Hickory Ridge & TCF GRAD) won her third career start, a 1-1/16 m. maiden on the allweather track in England on March 10, by four lengths. She pulled clear in the last 150 yards to the decisive win. Owner: Joe Allbritton. Breeder: Estate of George Kleier, et al.
SIR RAHY (03 c. o/o Gold in My Stars, by Forty Niner & TCF GRAD) won a 1-1/8 m. allowance optional claiming race at Laurel Racecourse on March 10 by a length and a quarter. He pressed the pace and then opened a two length lead in upper stretch and lasted under vigorous urging. This was his second win from three starts this year and overall he's earned $66,040 Owner: Tracy Farmer. Breeders: Bob Berger, Gainsborough Farm & Robert N. Clay.
For Week ending March 9, 2007
APT TO BE (97 g. o/o Lets Do Lunch, by Royal Roberto) won by three-quarters of a length going a mile at Tampa Bay Downs on March 2. The Grade 3 stakes winner has earned $478,286. Owner: Richard L. Duchossois. Breeder: Hill 'n' Dale Farm.
LOCONIA (03 c. o/o Freedom of Speech, by Danzig) won a 1-1/16 m. turf allowance at Gulfstream Park on March 5 by a length. He stalked the pace, moved to the lead at the eighth pole and edged away. He's won or placed in six of his seven career starts and earned $73,400. Owner: Courtlandt Farms. Breeder: TAC Holdings, Inc.
SAMARINDA (03 g. o/o Munnaya, by Nijinsky) won a 1-1/16 m. handicap in England on March 2 by a length and a quarter "with something to spare". He has two wins and a second from his last four starts. Owners: D. Bayliss, T. Davies, G. Libson, P. Sly. Breeder: Gainsborough Farm LLC.
MAYANO PEGASUS (JPN) (01 c. o/o Indy Money, by A.P. Indy) won a 7 f. conditions race in Japan on March 2 by two lengths. Owner: Y. Tadokoro. Breeder: Masashi Morinaga
At the Fasig-Tipton Calder Select Sale of 2-year-olds on March 6, A Rahy filly was one of the top fillies at $500,000. Hip # 261, a filly out of Crystal Symphony, was consigned by Casse Sales and was purchased by John McCormack Bloodstock.
For Week ending March 2, 2007
DREAMING OF ANNA (04 f. o/o Justenuffheart, by Broad Brush) was second, beaten a half length, in the $100,000 Gaily Gaily S. going 1-1/16 m. on the turf at Gulfstream Park on February 25. She moved to take over on the far turn, responded when challenged and dueled to the wire to make her earnings $1,292,240 from four wins in six starts. Owner/Breeder: Frank Carl Calabrese.
CLASSIC CAMPAIGN (02 g. o/o Crystal Symphony, by Red Ransom & TCF GRAD) was second in the $150,000 Tampa Bay Breeders' Cup S. going 1-1/16 m. on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on February 24. He fanned seven wide into the stretch and then closed fast, along the far outside late, but missed by a half length. He's earned $311,495. Owner: Kinsman Stable. Breeder: Kinsman Farm.
Golden Arrow (99 c. o/o Dabaweyaa (IRE), by Shareef Dancer) won by three-quarters of a length going 6-1/2 f. on the turf at Santa Anita on February 28. He has two wins from two starts, now, this year and has earned $458,771. Owner: Henry E. Pabst. Breeder: Gainsborough Farm LLC.
KILIMANDSCHARO (02 c. o/o Landaria, by Sadler's Wells) won a 1-1/2 m. handicap in France on February 26 by a length and a quarter, his second win in as many starts this year. Breeder: Ron Dufficy.
For Week ending February 23, 2007
Golden Arrow (99 c. o/o Dabaweyaa (IRE), by Shareef Dancer) won by a half length going 6-1/2 f. on the turf at Santa Anita on February 17. He gained a short lead entering the stretch, the rider lost the whip nearing midstretch and held gamely to the wire. Owner: Henry E. Pabst. Breeder: Gainsborough Farm LLC.
For Week ending February 16, 2007
DREAMING OF ANNA (04 f. o/o Justenuffheart, by Broad Brush) was third in the $150,000 Old Hat S.-G3 going 6-1/2 f. at Gulfstream Park on February 10. She stumbled at the start, made a run to catch the winner midway on the turn but tired through the stretch. The Champion 2-year-old Filly of 2006 has earned $1,277,240 and sound likely to be pointed for a turf race next. Owner/Breeder: Frank C. Calabrese.
RAHYS' APPEAL (02 f. o/o Appealing Kris, by Kris S.) was third in the $250,000 Santa Maria H.-G1 going 1-1/16 m. at Santa Anita on February 10, beaten 2-1/2 lengths for the win. She's earned $367,009. Owner /Breeder: Gallagher's Stud.
BELDON HILL (03 f. o/o Bevel, by Mr. Prospector) won a 1-3/4 m. handicap in England on February 11 by five lengths. The race comment called it an "emphatic success" and "she put this race to bed in clearcut fashion" It's her third win from five starts this year. Owner: D. Brennan. Breeder: Darley.
TRUE TO TRADITION (02 g. o/o Successful Dancer, by Fortunate Prospect) won a 7 f. maiden special at Tampa on February 11 by eighteen lengths. Owner; Live Oak Plantation. Breeder: Live Oak Stud.
MIA BELLA (03 f. o/o Romy, by Slew Machine & TCF GRAD) won her fourth career start a mile maiden special at Turfway Park on February 9, by three-quarters of a length. Owners: William Pacella & Joe Rizza. Breeders: William Pcella, Ron Schwed & Joseph Rizza.
For Week ending February 9, 2007
Rahy became the sire of 140 stakes performers when his Flying Apple (04 c. o/o Rosa Robata, by Fire Maker) was third, beaten less than a length for the win, in the Kyodo News Service Hai-G3 Jpn at Tokyo on February 4. This colt is also one of Rahy's two Triple Crown Nominees (see below). Owner: Hidetoshi Yamamoto. Breeder: McKee Stables, Inc.
BERNASCONI (04 c. o/o Argentina, by Storm Cat) won his second career start, a 6 f. maiden over the all-weather track in Britain on February 6, by two lengths. The race comment was that he "confirmed the promise of his debut fourth at Wolverhampton the previous week, leading inside the final furlong and just pushed out." Owner: Elsa Crankshaw & G. Allan. Breeder: Darley.
EXPERIMENTAL FREE HANDICAP FOR 2006
Rahy had one filly weighted:
• DREAMING OF ANNA was highweighted at 123. Owner/ Breeder: Frank C. Calabrese.
TRIPLE CROWN NOMINEES
Rahy has two, including:
• DREAMING OF ANNA. Owner/Breeder: Frank C. Calabrese. Trainer: Wayne Catalano.
• FLYING APPLE. Owner: Nobutaka Tada. Breeder: McKee Stables, Inc. Trainer: Kazou Fuji-sawa.
For Week ending February 2, 2007
Grafton (00 g. o/o My Fling, by Danzig) won by a length going a mile on the turf at Santa Anita on January 28. He made his move five wide into the stretch, rallied under urging and proved best. He's earned $313,505. Owner: Thomas F. Metzger, Sr. Breeder: Glen Hill Farm.
For Week ending January 26, 2007
Congratulations to owner Frank C. Calabrese, also the breeder of Champion 2-year-old Filly of 2006 DREAMING OF ANNA. and her trainer Wayne Catalano. The undefeated filly, and Rahy's 12TH Millionaire and 12TH Grade I winner, won her career debut on the main track, next set a new course record going 5-1/2 f. on the turf in the Tippett S. in July, defeated colts going a mile on the turf at Woodbine in September in the $250,000 Summer S.-G3 and then followed up with her impressive win in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies-G1.
RAHY'S BACHELOR (02 g. o/o Lady Greer, by Seeking the Gold & TCF GRAD) won by a neck going 6 f. at Mountaineer on January 23. Owner: Leonard Klinghofer. Breeder: B. Wayne Hughes.
For Week ending January 12, 2007
CLASSIC CAMPAIGN (02 g. o/o Crystal Symphony, by Red Ransom & TCF GRAD) won the $100,000 Fort Lauderdale going 1-1/16 m. on the turf at Gulfstream Park on January 6 by a neck. He's earned $281,495 and this was his fourth stakes performance. Owner/Breeder: Kinsman Stable.
RAHYS' APPEAL (02 f. o/o Appealing Kris, by Kris S.) was second in the $150,000 San Gorgonio H.-G2 going 1-1/8 m. on the turf at Santa Anita on January 7. This was her eighth stakes performance and she's earned $337,009. Owner/Breeder: Gallagher's Stud.
BIG PROMISE (02 f. o/o Effectiveness, by Notebook) won a 1-1/8 m. turf allowance optional claiming race at Santa Anita on January 5 by a half length. She moved up alongside the leader in midstretch, gained the advantage in deep stretch and gamely prevailed. She's earned $157,505. Owner/Breeder: Glen Hill Farm.
SIR RAHY (03 c. o/o Gold In My Stars, by Forty Niner & TCF GRAD) won a 1-1/16 m. allowance at Philadelphia Park on January 6 by two lengths. He has two wins and a second from four career starts and has earned $40,460. Owner: Tracy Farmer. Breeders: Robert B. Berger, Gainsborough Farm & Robert N. Clay.
DIVINE RAHY (03 f. o/o Holy Niner, by Holy Bull) won a 1-1/16 m. allowance at Turfway Park on January 6 by two and a half lengths. She's earned $58,500 and won or placed in five of her nine starts. Owner: Stoneway Farm LLC. Breeder: Whisperwood Farm.
KILIMANDSCHARO (03 g. o/o Landaria (FR), by Sadler's Wells) won a 1-1/8 m. handicap in England on January 8 by three-quarters of a length, his second straight win and he now has two wins from two starts on all weather tracks. Owner: P.J. McBride. Breeder: Eclipse Bloodstock & Tipperary Bloodstock.
SUPER BRAD (04 g. o/o Dimontina, by Dixieland Band) won a six f. maiden at Sam Houston Race Park on January 6 by four and three-quarter lengths. He stalked the pace, gained command in midstretch and then drew off. He's earned $14,200. Owner: Gholston Racing. Breeder: Charles Fipke.
BELDON HILL (02 f. o/o Bevel, by Mr. Prospector) won a 1-1/2 m. handicap on an all weather track in England on January 9 by three and a half lengths, She tracked the leaders, made the lead a furlong out and was ridden clear the last eighth of a mile. Owner: D. Brennan. Breeder: Darley.
For Week ending January 5, 2007
SAMARINDA (03 c. o/o Munnaya, by Nijinsky II) won a 1-1/4 m. maiden on the all weather track in England on December 30 by a half length. Owners: D. Bayliss, T. Davies, G. Libson, P. Sly. Breeder: Gainsborough Farm LLC.
RAHY'S BACHELOR (02 g. o/o Lady Greer, by Seeking the Gold & TCF GRAD) won a 5-1/2 f. maiden at Mountaineer on December 29 by a length and three-quarters. Owner: Leonard Klinghoffer. Breeder: B. Wayne Hughes.
For Weeks ending December 22 & 29, 2006
Raw Power (00 g. o/o Bold Ruritana, by Bold Ruckus) was second in the $75,000 Buddy Dilberto Memorial H. going 1-1/16 m. at Fair Grounds Racecourse on December 16, beaten a length and a half for the win. He's earned $287,797. Owner/Breeder: Minshall Farms.
ABANDON (03 f. o/o Caerless (IRE), by Caerleon) won a 1-1/2 m. handicap in England on December 23 by a half length. That's her second win this month, from three career starts all since early November. The race comment was that she "moved through cosily in the stretch, but then had a fight on her hands" to the finish. Owner: Cheveley Park Stud. Breeder: 6 C Stallions Ltd.
TRANSPARENCY (02 f. o/o Hang the Moon, by Danzig) won by three-quarters of a length going a mile on the turf at Calder Race Course on December 22. It's her second win and she's earned $52,261. Owners: John Eaton, Steve Laymon & Mark Sayeg. Breeder: Christiana Stables LLC.
KILIMANDSCHARO (02 g. o/o Landaria (FR), by Sadler's Wells) won a 1-3/16 m. handicap in England on December 21 by three lengths. He "handily picked off" the leader a furlong out. Owner: P.J. McBride. Breeder: Ron Dufficy.
For Week ending December 15, 2006
Grafton (00 g. o/o My Fling, by Danzig) won by three lengths going 1-1/16 m. on the turf at Hollywood Park on December 8. He's earned $282,605. Owners: Tollen & Koltermann. Breeder: Glen Hill Farm.
CLASS SELECTION (04 f. o/o Pike Place Dancer, by Seattle Dancer) won her second career start, a mile and 70 yard maiden special at Philadelphia Park on December 9, by a length and a half. She pressed the early pace, drove to the lead at the top of the stretch and has earned $12,000. Owner/Breederr: Courtlandt Farms.
RITTER WORT (04 c. o/o Ibuki Perceive, by Caerleon) won his career debut, a 6 f. turf maiden in Japan on December 10, by a neck. He earned $60,345. Owner: Ibuki Inc. Breeder: Hokuyou Farm.
SWEEP THE WIRE (04 c. o/o Mary Sloan, by Woodman) won a 5-1/2 f. maiden special at Mountaineer on December 10 by five and a half lengths. He's earned $23,716. Owner: Holly Donovan. Breeders: Hugh Harlingten, Gainsborough Farm LLC & Robert N. Clay.
For Week ending December 1, 2006
RAHYS' APPEAL (02 f. o/o Appealing Kris, by Kris S.) won by three lengths, but was disqualified to second in, the $150,000 Top Flight H.-G2 going a mile at Aqueduct on November 24. She's earned $307,009. Owner/Breeder: Gallagher's Stud.
Rahystrada (04 c. o/o Ministrada, by Deputy Minister) was third in the Grand Canyon H. going 1-1/16 m. on the turf at Churchill on November 25 in just his third career start. He has a win and this second and has earned $21,485. Owner/Breeder: Jaime S. Carrion, Trustee.
ROYAL RAHY (99 g. o/o Royal D'or, by Tour D'or & TCF GRAD) won a 1-1/8 m. starter allowance at Laurel on November 29 by a length and a half. He has ten wins and earnings of $129,820. Owner: Old Coach Farm. Breeders: LuAnn Baer, Gainsborough Farm & Robert N. Clay.
SIR RAHY (03 c. o/o Gold In My Stars, by Forty Niner & TCF GRAD) won his third career start, a mile maiden special at Laurel Racetrack on Nov. 25 by a half length. He was second, beaten a head, in his career debut and has earned $22,460. Owner: Tracy Farmer. Breeders: Robert B. Berger, Gainsborough Farm & Robert N. Clay.
For Week ending November 22, 2006
Flying Apple (04 c. o/o Roza Robata, by Fire Maker) was second in the Tokyo Sports Hai Nisai S. in Japan on Nov. 18, beaten a half length for the win going 1-1/8 m. on the turf. He has two wins and two seconds in four starts and has earned $264,455. Owner: Hidetoshi Yamamoto. Breeder: McKee Stables, Inc. .
RAVINIA (04 f. o/o Reverie, by Nijinsky II) won her second career start, a 7 f. maiden in England against colts on Nov. 18, by a half length. The race comment was, "Always close to the pace, she really knuckled down in the final furlong to see off a more experienced colt. Bred to appreciate this surface, on this evidence she could improve again for another furlong. There is plenty more to come from her." Owner: Arthur Watson. Breeder: Burning Daylight Farms.
CELEBRATE (03 f. o/o Adorned, by Val de l'Orne) won a 6 f. allowance at Woodbine on Nov. 19 by a length and three-quarters. She's earned $84,226 and won or placed in six of her nine career starts. Owner: Augustin Stable. Breeder: George Strawbridge, Jr.
For Week ending November 17, 2006
RADIO BALL (04 c. o/o Sister Crown, by Danzig) won a 6 f. maiden at Hoosier Park on Nov. 10 by two lengths. He had his head in front by the half, and drew clear late under a steady drive in his third career start. Owner: Bill A. Taylor & Jerry Graves. Breeder: Jayeff B Stables.
BIG PROMISE (02 f. o/o Effectiveness, by Notebook) won a 1-1/8 m. turf allowance at Hollywood Park on Nov. 12 by three-quarters of a length. She has earned $112,105 and been first or second in eight of her 16 starts. Owner/Breeder: Glen Hill Farm.
RAHY'S GOLD (00 g. o/o Sight o' Gold, by Slew o' Gold) won by four lengths going a mile and 70 yards at Philadelphia Park on Nov. 14. The win put him over the $100,000 mark and he's now earned $102,450. Owner: Robert Knych. Breeders: Rainbow Stables, Gainsborough Farm & Robert N. Clay.
For Week ending November 10, 2006
After DREAMING OF ANNA's win in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies, Rahy rocketed to second place on the North American Juvenile Sires list - just $60,000 behind Street Cry.
DREAMING OF ANNA (04 f. o/o Justenuffheart, by Broad Brush) became Rahy's 12TH Grade I winner and 12TH millionaire when she won the $2,000,000 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies-G1 on Nov. 4. She remains undefeated in four career starts. She won a 4-1/2 f. maiden special at Arlington in mid-May, set a new course record for 5-1/2 f. on the turf in the Tippett S. in July, defeated colts going a mile on the turf at Woodbine in September in the $250,000 Summer S.-G3 and then followed up with this sparkling performance. Owner/Breeder: Frank C. Calabrese.
T.D. VANCE (02 g. o/o Freedom of Speech, by Danzig) was third in the $250,000 Cherokee Run Breeders' Cup H. at Churchill Downs on Nov. 3. The Grade 2 stakes winner has earned $420,619 in 15 starts and this was his seventh stakes win or placing. Owner: Courtlandt Farms. Breeder: TAC Holdings Inc.
GREAT OPINIONS (02 f. o/o Gracie Lady (IRE), by Generous (IRE)) won a 1-1/16 m. allowance optional claiming race at Hollywood Park on Nov. 8 by two lengths. Sixth at the half and still fourth at the top of the stretch, she made her bid four wide in midstretch and then pulled clear. She's earned $110,105. Owner: Riders Up Racing Stable LLC. Breeders: Lux Invesments Ltd. & Star Pastures Management.
QAASI (02 g. o/o Recording, by Danzig) won a 1-1/2 m. handicap in England on Nov. 8 by a length and three-quarters. He was ³sent for home early in the stretch and stayed on strongly to score a decisive success.² Owner: Eyes Wide Open Partnership. Breeder: George Strawbridge, Jr.
For Week ending November 3, 2006
FLYING APPLE (04 c. o/o Roza Robata, by Fire Maker) won a 1-1/16 m. turf allowance in Japan on Oct. 29, his second win from three starts. He's earned $152,938. Owner: Yamamoto Hidetoshi. Breeder: McKee Stables, Inc.
DYNAMIC FEATURE (03 f. o/o Odylic, by Dixieland Band) won by a half-length going 1-1/16 m. on the turf at Aqueduct on Oct. 27. It's her second win from five starts and she's earned $38,929. Owner/Breeder: Kinsman Stable.
For Week ending October 27, 2006
RAHYS' APPEAL (02 f. o/o Appealing Kris, by Kris S.) was third in the $150,000 Ticonderoga H. going 1-1/8 m. on the turf at Belmont on October 21. This is her sixth stakes performance and she's earned $277,009. Owner/Breeder: Gallagher's Stud.
CLASSIC CAMPAIGN (02 g. o/o Crystal Symphony, by Red Ransom & TCF GRAD) won a mile turf allowance at Keeneland on Oct. 21 by a length. He's earned $233,495 in 17 starts. Owner/Breeder: Kinsman Stable.
GO DANCING (02 g. o/o Come Dancing, by Two Punch) won a and 70 yard allowance at Hawthorne on Oct. 22 by a nose after setting all the fractions. He's earned $75,430 and this year has three wins from eight starts. Owner/Breeder: Richard L. Duchossois.
LILIES FOR ROZIE (03 f. o/o Chasseresse, by Jade Hunter) won a mile allowance at Bay Meadows on Oct. 21 by a length. She's earned $61,130 and has won or placed in six of her twelve starts. Owner: Erik Amlie. Breeders: Donna P. McLaughlin & Classic Oaks Farm.
For Week ending October 20, 2006
Rahiyah (04 f. o/o Meiosis, by Danzig) was second in the Rockfel S.-G2 going 7 f. at Newmarket on Oct. 14. The race comment was that she, " was taking a big step up in class from maiden company and acquitted herself very well - the smooth way she made ground to chase the winner in the final furlong suggested she was very much at home in this grade. She beat the rest very comfortably, has plenty of improvement in her after just three outings." Owner: H.E. Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed. Breeder: Darley.
LEWIS MICHAEL (03 c. o/o Justenuffheart, by Broad Brush) was second in the $200,000 Perryville S.-G3 on the polytrack going 7 f. at Keeneland on Oct. 13. He's earned $244,314. Owner/Breeder: Frank C. Calabrese.
Rahy's ninth 2-year-old winner is BEES (04 f. o/o Run for Lassie, by Fappiano) won her second career start, a 1-1/16 m. maiden special on the polytrack at Keeneland on Oct. 13, by a length and a quarter. Still sixth after a half mile, she came charging down the stretch for the win. She's earned $37,525. Rahy now has nine 2-year-old winners and three 2-year-old staks performers, including a candidate for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies-G1, from 22 juvenile starters this year. Owner/Breeder: Courtlandt Farm.
DIVINE RAHY (03 f. o/o Holy Niner, by Holy Bull) won a 1-1/16 m. maiden special on the polytrack at Keeneland on Oct. 15 by a head. She tracked the pace, hit the front at the quarter pole and then dug in to withstand a challenger and win by a head. She's earned $36,175. Owner: Stoneway Farm. Breeder: Whisperwood Farm.
RAHYONRAHY (00 g. o/o Two Tone Lindi, by Cutlass Reality) won by a length going 5-1/2 f. at Philadelphia Park on Oct. 14. Owner: Michael Zavolas. Breeder; Adena Springs.
For Week ending October 13, 2006
T.D. VANCE (02 g. o/o Freedom of Speech, by Danzig) was second, beaten a half length, in the $100,000 Woodford Reserve S. going 5-1/2 f. on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 8. In front early on the backstretch, he eased back and stalked the pace, gained command in upper stretch, but couldn't quite contain the winner, who set a new course record. He's earned $393,065 in 14 starts. Owner: Courtlandt Farms. Breeder: TAC Holdings.
SHIELD (03 f. o/o Screen, by Mr. Prospector) won a 6-1/2 f. maiden special at Keeneland Oct. 8 by a half length. It was her first start since mid-July, she had to wait for racing room leaving the backstretch and was fanned eight wide for the drive, but got up in time. She's earned $70,505 and won or placed in all eight of her starts. Owner/Breeders: Claiborne Farm & Adele Dilschneider.
Rahy's eighth 2-year-old winner is REGAL TIMES (04 c. o/o Regal Victress, by Diamond Prospect) won a mile maiden special at Golden Gate Fields on Oct. 6 by a length and a half. Rahy now has eight 2-year-old winners and two 2-year-old stakes performers from 22 juvenile starters this year. This was Regal Times' third start and first try at more than 6 f. He raced in traffic into the second turn, took back and shifted out, rallied three wide into the stretch and won going away. He's earned $24,200. Owners: Erik Amlie, Jerry Hollendorfer, Dan Jelladian or George Todaro. Breeders: Richard Kaster, Nathan Fox, Gainsborough Farm LLC & Robert N. Clay .
PLUM BROKE (01 g. o/o Lady Ice, by Vice Regent) won a 4-1/2 f. maiden at Los Alamitos on Oct. 5 by a neck. Owner: ROI Racing. Breeder: James Gottwald
For Week ending October 6, 2006
Rahy's 17TH stakes performer of 2006 is Legerete (04 f. o/o Sea Hill, by Seattle Slew), who was third in the Prix Marcel Boussac-Criterium des Pouliches Royal Barriere De Deauville-G1 going a mile at Longchamp on Oct. 1. Owner/ Breeder: Wertheimer & Frere.
FLYING APPLE (04 c. o/o Roza Robata,, by Fire Maker) won his second career start, a 1-1/8 m. turf maiden special in Japan, on October 1 by three-quarters of a length. Owner: Hidetoshi Yamamoto. Breeder: McKee Stable .
CELEBRATE (03 f. o/o Adorned, by Val de l'Orne) won a 6 f. turf maiden special at Woodbine on Sept. 30 by a half length. She took command in upper stretch, moved clear and prevailed under a hand ride. She's earned $38,610. Owner: Augustin Stable. Breeder: George Strawbridge.
For Week ending September 29, 2006
RAHYS' APPEAL (02 f. o/o Appealing Kris, by Kris S.) was second, beaten just a half length for the win, in the 1-1/8 m. turf Omnibus S. at Monmouth Park on Sept. 23. She's earned $262,009 and this was her fifth stakes performance. Owner/Breeder: Gallagher's Stud.
MILITARY MAJOR (02 g. o/o Ms. Teak Wood, by Woodman & TCF GRAD) won by two lengths going a mile at Belmont on Sept. 27. He split rivals entering the stretch, quickly drew clear and remained safely clear to the wire. He's earned $167,820 in 13 starts. Owner/Breeder: Kinsman Stable.
RAHYONRAHY (00 g. o/o Two Tone Lindi, by Cutlass Reality) won by three and a quarter lengths going 5-1/2 f. at Philadelphia Park on Sept. 26. Owner: Michael Zavolas. Breeder: Adena Springs.
For Week ending September 22, 2006
Rahy's 34TH graded stakes winner is DREAMING OF ANNA (04 f. o/o Justenuffheart, by Broad Brush), who won the $250,000 Summer S.-G3 going a mile on the turf at Woodbine on Sept. 17 by three and a quarter lengths. The Thoroughbred Times wrote, "Dreaming of Anna established herself as an up-and-coming star in the two-year-old filly division with an emphatic win against males." Her jockey Rene Douglas said, "I think she's the best filly I've ever ridden in my life. She gives me goose bumps. She made the boys look bad today." Her trainer Wayne Catalano said, "The Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (on November 4) is in the back of our mind. That's our main goal." Undefeated in three career starts, she's earned $186,240 and she set a new course record when she won the 5-1/2 f. turf Tippett S. at Colonial on July 29. Owner/Breeder: Frank C. Calabrese.
For Week ending September 15, 2006
Rahy's four yearlings sold the first three days of the Keeneland September Sale averaged $270,000, led by a colt out of Golden Darling (Hip # 843) purchased by Shadwell Estate Company for $400,000.
LEGERETE (04 f. o/o Sea Hill, by Seattle Slew) broke her maiden winning an allowance race going a mile at Longchamp on Sept. 7. She won by a length and a half. Owner/Breeders: Wertheimer & Frere.
For Week ending September 8, 2006
Rahy is the sire of 16 stakes horses who have earned over $3.5 million this year, including the new Grade I winners ALLOW and SHINING EN-ERGY, the new millionaire WILD SHOUT and
His career totals are:
- 11 Grade / Group I winners
- 11 Millionaires
- 75 Stakes Winners
- 33 Graded Stakes Winners
I'M RIGHT (04 f. o/o Sheer Reason, by Danzig) won her career debut, a 7 f. maiden in England on the all weather track, on Sept. 5 by a half length. She is Rahy's sixth 2-year-old winner of 2006. Owner: Gainsborough Stud. Breeder: Gainsborough Farm LLC.
HADAHOO (04 c. o/o Carly's Crown, by Wild Again) won a mile turf maiden in England on Sept. 2 by a length and a quarter. The race comment was that he won "decisively" and that he should stay a mile and a quarter. Owner: Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid al Maktoum. Breeder: Carl Rosen Associates.
For Week ending September 1, 2006
LEWIS MICHAEL (03 c. o/o Justenuffheart, by Broad Brush) was third in the inaugural running of the $250,000 St. Louis Derby going 1-1/16 m. on August 26. He took the lead on the second turn but was gradually worn down by the first two finishers while finishing "much the best of the rest." This is his third stakes performance of the year and he's earned $204,314. Owner/Breeder: Frank Carl Calabrese.
RAHYS' APPEAL (02 f. o/o Appealing Kris, by Kris S.) was second in the $150,000 Eatontown H. going 1-1/16 m. at Monmouth on August 26. She was beaten just three-quarters of a length for the win after battling throughout the race for the lead, and being bumped in the late going. She has earned $249,659. The Grade 3 race was automatically downgraded af-ter coming off the turf. Owner/Breeder: Gallagher's Stud.
CLASSIC CAMPAIGN (02 g. o/o Crystal Sym-phony, by Red Ransom & TCF GRAD) won a 1-1/16 m. turf allowance optional claiming race at Saratoga on August 26 by a length. A stakes winner and graded stakes placed last year, he's earned $196,776. Owner/Breeder: Kinsman Stable.
For Week ending August 25, 2006
Rahy now has 15 stakes performers and his progeny earnings topped $3.4 million this week - positioning him, at this pace, to have his best earnings year since 2001!
PERFECTPERFORMANCE (02 c. o/o Balis-troika, by Nijinsky) won his first start in almost a year, a 1-1/2 m. conditions race at Newmarket on August 18. His long layoff was due to a hind fracture, but he ap-pears to be returning to his previously talented form. The Group 2 stakes winner has four wins from seven career starts. Owner: Godolphin. Breeder: Brush-wood Stable.
RAHIYAH (04 f. o/o Meiosis, by Danzig) won her second career start, a 6 f. maiden against colts at Goodwood on August 19, by two lengths. The race comment was that "she won as she liked" and that "the winner is obviously a talented filly". Owner: H.E. Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed. Breeder: Darley.
RAHY'SINTHEZONE (03 c. o/o Two Altazano, by Manzotti) won a mile maiden at River Downs on August 22 by four and three-quarter lengths. Owner: James T. Spicer. Breeders: W.S. Farish & Kilroy Thoroughbred Partnership.
For Week ending August 17, 2006
DANCING FOREVER (03 c. o/o Dancinginmydreams, by Seeking the Gold) won a 1-3/16 m. turf maiden special at Saratoga on August 12 by a half length in just his third career start. He's earned $37,820. Owner/ Breeder: Phipps Stable.
WHITE AURA (02 f. o/o Hollywood Baldcat, by Kris S.) won a 1-1/8 m. turf maiden special at Del Mar on August 13 by a length in her second start of the year. Overall she's earned $44,600 in four career starts. Owner/Breeders: Marge & Irving M. Cowan.
For Week ending August 11, 2006
NACASCOLO (01 g. o/o Baby Feels So Good, by Baldski) was third in the $250,000 Calder Turf Sprint H. going 5 f. on the turf at Calder Race Course on August 5, his second stakes performance in a week. He's earned $137,425. . Owner/Breeder: Nacascolo Stud.
Raw Power (00 g. o/o Bold Ruritana, by Bold Ruckus) won a 1-1/8 m. turf allowance at Woodbine on August 5 by a neck. He's earned $266,787 and this year has two wins and a stakes placing from three starts. Owner/Breeder: Minshall Farms.
For Week ending August 4, 2006
Rahy had his 74TH and 75TH career stakes winners on two successive days, July 29 and 30.
NACASCOLO (01 g. o/o Baby Feels So Good, by Baldski) won the $50,000 Vid S. going a mile on the turf at Calder Race Course on July 30 by a length and a half to be Rahy's 75TH stakes winner. He vied for the lead throughout and edged away in the stretch. His earnings are $109,925 and this year he has three wins from seven starts. Owner/Breeder: Nacascolo Stud.
This year Rahy has nine stakes winners, 16 stakes performers and his offspring have earned over $3.3 million. Only one North American Sire this year has more stakes winners than Rahy.
DREAMING OF ANNA (04 f. o/o Justenuffheart, by Broad Brush) won the 5-1/2 f. turf Tippett S. at Colo-nial Downs on July 29 by seven and a quarter lengths to become Rahy's 74TH stakes winner. She set all the fractions, drew away in the stretch when asked, and set a new course record of 1:01.63 for 5-1/2 f. She's earned $52,200 and is undefeated in two career starts. Owner/Breeder: Frank C. Calabrese.
A day earlier, her full brother, LEWIS MICHAEL (03 c. o/o Justenuffheart, by Broad Brush), won a mile allowance at Arlington Park on July 28 by eight and a quarter lengths. He broke on top and ³cruised home² to the decisive win. He's won or placed in seven of his ten career starts, most of them in stakes races, and earned $179,314. Owner/Breeder: Frank C. Cala-brese.
RAHYSTRADA (04 c. o/o Ministrada, by Deputy Minister) won his career debut, a 5-1/2 f. turf maiden special at Ellis Park on July 29. He disputed the pace from the start, took a narrow lead inside the final six-teenth and gamely withstood another challenger to win by a nose, earning $12,905. Owner/Breeder: Jaime S. Carrion, Trustee.
For Week ending July 28, 2006
Raw Power (00 g. o/o Bold Ruritana, by Bold Ruckus) was second in the Ontario Jockey Club S. going 7 f. on the turf at Woodbine on July 23. He "rallied determinedly" from fifth at the half for his first stakes-placing and he's earned $226,122. Owner/Breeder: Minshall Farms.
GO DANCING (02 g. o/o Come Dancing, by Two Punch) won a mile turf allowance at Arlington Park on July 23 by a length and a quarter. He's earned $50,960 and been first or second in four of his ten starts. Owner/Breeder: Richard L. Duchossois.
REMARKABLE (02 g. o/o Reverie, by Nijinsky II) won by a length and a quarter going 1-1/16 m. on the turf at Colonial on July 24. He's earned $49,885. Owner: Box Seat Bunch LLC. Breeder: Burning Daylight Farms, Inc.
For Week ending July 21, 2006
VOW (98 g. o/o Missy Slew, by Seattle Slew) won by a neck going 6 f. at Monmouth on July 14. He put in a long drive to get up in the closing yards, has two wins from five starts this year and overall has earned $313,891. Owner: George R. Handy. Breeders: Joseph & William Stavola, Inc.
FREMEN (00 g. o/o Northern Trick, by Northern Dancer) won a mile handicap in England on July 15 by a length and a quarter. This is his second straight win and "finished off the race in determined style." He has two wins from three starts this year. Owners: Miss C. King, Mrs. A. Seed, Ms. Finola Devaney. Breeder: Flaxman Holdings Ltd..
OTRANTO (02 c. o/o Tethkar (GB), by Machiavellian) won a 1-1/4 m. handicap in England on July 17 by a length and a quarter He "got a good run through on the inside, and though he edged right after taking it up two out, he stretched out in good style." Owner: Al Saharaa Holding Syndicate. Breeder: Gainsborough Farm LLC.
For Week ending July 14, 2006
BLUE DAMASK (03 c. o/o Blush Damask, by Green Dancer) won the 5-1/2 f. Prix de Brichebay at Chantilly on July 13 by a short neck. It was his second win in a row, and third win from seven career starts. Owner/Breeder: Gestut Ammerland.
RATEAU (03 c. o/o Felidia (IRE), by Golden Fleece) won a 5-1/2 f. turf maiden special at Hollywood Park on July 9 by three-quarters of a length. It was another four and a half lengths back to the third horse. He has a win and two seconds from five starts and earnings of $48,880. Owner/Breeders: Mr. & Mrs. J.S. Moss.
RA DER DEAN (00 g. o/o Calamity, by Kris S.) won by four lengths going 5-1/2 f. on the turf at Colonial Downs on July 9. He has two wins from three starts this year and has earned $93,420, career to date. Owner: John V. Alecci Stable, Inc. Breeder: Roger Devenport.
RAHY PAVO (00 g. o/o Sweet Indy, by AP Indy) won by six lengths going a mile and 70 yards at Thistledown on July 10. He rallied at the quarter pole and quickly drew off while ridden out. He's earned $71,786. Owner: James C. Mook II. Breeder: Fred W. Hertrich III.
MY RAHY (01 g. o/o Trishyde Slew, by Seattle Slew & TCF GRAD) won by two lengths going 5 f. at Yavapai Downs on July 9. He dueled on the lead to midstretch, responded when asked and drew clear the final furlong to make his earnings $34,645. Owner: Emily Tellez. Breeer: B. Wayne Hughes.
For Week ending July 7, 2006
RAHY PAVO (00 g. o/o Sweet Indy, by AP Indy) won by five and a half lengths going a mile and 70 yards at Thistledowns on July 1. He's earned $67,766. Owner: James C. Mook, KK. Breeder: Fred W. Hertrich III.
FREMEN (02 g. o/o Northern Trick, by North |
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