Stallion News

Mylute · Fri May 07, 2021 10:06 pm

Midshipman sired the first three home in a Balterra stakes.
https://www.darleyamerica.com/news/mids ... a-belterra

tachyon · Sun May 09, 2021 7:25 am

Kingman(GB) sired his first G1 winner in Japan, as his 3yo colt Schnell Meister(GER)[o/o Serienholde(GER) by Soldier Hollow(GB)] won the G1 NHK Mile Cup at Tokyo on May 9th 2021.

I'm so happy for Kingman and already sure that Schnell Meister will be a popular stallion when he retires from racing!!

@JuddmonteFarms

Retrospectiv · Sun May 16, 2021 12:55 pm

Grade 2 winner and champion stallion Pure Prize (Storm Cat - Heavenly Prize) has died in Argentina at 23.

https://www.turfdiario.com/a-los-23-ano ... dciju_oWg8

Mylute · Sun May 16, 2021 6:26 pm

Courtney Snow just posted a pic of War Emblem's pretty cool headstone and on it is, "WE THOUGHT HE WAS IMMORTAL."

Mylute · Mon May 17, 2021 9:33 am

Story of Dancer's Image in retirement, who used to be the only Derby winner to be disqualified. He was also taken down from 3rd in the Preakness due to interference. Story: https://backring.paulickreport.com/life ... oughbreds/

tachyon · Tue May 18, 2021 8:39 am

Mylute wrote: ↑Mon May 17, 2021 9:33 am Story of Dancer's Image in retirement, who used to be the only Derby winner to be disqualified. He was also taken down from 3rd in the Preakness due to interference. Story: https://backring.paulickreport.com/life ... oughbreds/

This is not the first time I post this photo in this forum, but,

His tomb is located at Yushun Memorial Park, Hokkaido

TapitsGal · Tue May 18, 2021 3:50 pm

Sad to lose both pure prize and reddattore

Missbeholder · Tue May 18, 2021 7:04 pm

TapitsGal wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 3:50 pm Sad to lose both pure prize and reddattore

Aww, I loved Redattore! I remember him winning the Kilroe (I think), under Julie Krone. I was screaming my bloody head off!

Sad news indeed. Rest in Peace.

Mylute · Tue May 18, 2021 7:06 pm

First starter for Bal a Bali, Tapit Doux (bleh) won by over 9. This was her second start, she finished third in her first.
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing ... bal-a-bali

TapitsGal · Tue May 18, 2021 8:07 pm

Malibu Moon has passed away per spendthrifts Facebook...what a huge loss for the farm and condolences to his handlers

Slewfan2 · Tue May 18, 2021 9:09 pm

TapitsGal wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 8:07 pm Malibu Moon has passed away per spendthrifts Facebook...what a huge loss for the farm and condolences to his handlers

Indeed. I’m absolutely heartbroken. MM was brilliantly talented, but unfortunately never got to really show it one the track. He became a wonderful sire...I’m only glad he didn’t suffer, and that he lived a long life...

Gemini · Tue May 18, 2021 9:36 pm

Slewfan2 wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 9:09 pm
TapitsGal wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 8:07 pm Malibu Moon has passed away per spendthrifts Facebook...what a huge loss for the farm and condolences to his handlers
Indeed. I’m absolutely heartbroken. MM was brilliantly talented, but unfortunately never got to really show it one the track. He became a wonderful sire...I’m only glad he didn’t suffer, and that he lived a long life...

It didn't feel as though MM was 24.

Slewfan2 · Tue May 18, 2021 10:23 pm

Gemini wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 9:36 pm
Slewfan2 wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 9:09 pm
TapitsGal wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 8:07 pm Malibu Moon has passed away per spendthrifts Facebook...what a huge loss for the farm and condolences to his handlers
Indeed. I’m absolutely heartbroken. MM was brilliantly talented, but unfortunately never got to really show it one the track. He became a wonderful sire...I’m only glad he didn’t suffer, and that he lived a long life...
It didn't feel as though MM was 24.

I know...but wow, he was in Indy’s second crop. What a success story he was...B.Wayne Hughes had so much faith in him...

HB1994 · Tue May 18, 2021 10:30 pm

I am so sorry to hear this. He pretty much saved Country Life Farm. I always thought he was too ornery to die.

sweettalk · Wed May 19, 2021 2:36 am

HB1994 wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 10:30 pm I always thought he was too ornery to die.

made me smile to read one person in the article say "he was a friend", because even though he had That Attitude (which i saw in person at castleton lyons), it was clear he was still very well loved.

Missbeholder · Wed May 19, 2021 3:15 am

I've been curious as to why Spendthrift never bred Beholder to Malibu Moon. I can't see any genetic issues in the hypo mating. As a matter of fact, it would have been an outcross in the first 5 generations.

Was there some physical reason, like size or something, that would have made that a bad match. I'm not very good at being aware of things like that.

I just thought it would have been a no-brainer, especially since their bedrooms were only down the hall from each other, so to speak.

Go with God, Malibu Moon. You were a beautiful boy!

Slewfan2 · Wed May 19, 2021 7:52 am

sweettalk wrote: ↑Wed May 19, 2021 2:36 am
HB1994 wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 10:30 pm I always thought he was too ornery to die.
made me smile to read one person in the article say "he was a friend", because even though he had That Attitude (which i saw in person at castleton lyons), it was clear he was still very well loved.

I wish I’d gotten to see him, and his daddy. So, MM thought he was the boss ? I love it!

Mylute · Wed May 19, 2021 8:35 am

HB1994 wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 10:30 pm I am so sorry to hear this. He pretty much saved Country Life Farm. I always thought he was too ornery to die.

"We thought he was too ornery to die" should be the epitaph on his stone.

Vandalay · Wed May 19, 2021 9:46 am

Kinda got a hint about his temper when Spendthrift was doing their "virtual tour" the host fed treats to Into mischief & Vino Rosso, when it came time for Malibu Moon, the stall door was closed!

Yak The Desert Rat · Wed May 19, 2021 6:27 pm

I always loved the old crusty ones. It’s hard to believe MM was 24. It’s apparent his people are heartbroken