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my miss storm cat

08-25-2006, 06:55 PM

Proposed..... what a shame.

From DRF...

Proposed injured and retired
- Steve Andersen

Proposed, the winner of two Grade 2 stakes this year, has been retired after suffering a knee injury, trainer John Shirreffs said. The injury was detected after Proposed's fifth-place finish in the Grade 3 Rancho Bernardo Handicap for fillies and mares on Aug. 18.

Owned by Marty and Pam Wygod, Proposed, 4, has won 7 of 15 starts and $567,600. She had her best season this year, winning 3 of 7 starts, including the El Encino Stakes at Santa Anita in January and two stakes at Hollywood Park - the B. Thoughtful Handicap for statebreds in April and the Grade 2 Milady Breeders' Cup Handicap in May.

Shirreffs said that Proposed underwent a nuclear scan this week that revealed a fracture in the knee. By Benchmark, Proposed will be bred next year, Shirreffs said.

my miss storm cat

08-29-2006, 01:35 AM

Super Elegant...
http://www.aapracingandsports.com.au/racing/rsnewsart.asp?NID=91306

Dandy Kid...
http://www.virtualformguide.com/cgi-bin/tvf/displaynewsitem.pl?20060826dandydoes.txt

Uncle Denny...
http://www.drf.com/news/article/77940.html

... and, of course, Bluegrass Cat.
http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=35053

cakes44

08-29-2006, 07:30 AM

What the heck happened to Shakespeare anyway?

Danzig2

08-29-2006, 07:35 AM

last thing on shakespeare at bloodhorse is from february....

slotdirt

08-29-2006, 08:22 AM

Uncle Denny? That's a blast from the past.

my miss storm cat

08-29-2006, 11:35 AM

The last I remember hearing about Shakespeare was in early June...... an unspecified illness or injury and Mott said he's be off for some time.....

A shame.

Hopefully we'll see him soon.

my miss storm cat

08-30-2006, 09:04 PM

Josh's Madelyn.....

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=66141&subsec=2

Bystander

08-31-2006, 07:33 AM

Anyone know what happened to Gun Salute?

six perfections

08-31-2006, 01:37 PM

Anyone know what happened to Gun Salute?
I don't know. Happy Hunting is the one I'm looking for if anyone knows.

my miss storm cat

09-04-2006, 12:07 PM

Buddy Gil.....

http://www.drf.com/news/article/78290.html

my miss storm cat

09-05-2006, 02:30 PM

Bellamy Road.....

From BH...

Bellamy Road to Stand at Hurricane Hall

Bellamy Road, record-setting winner of the 2005 Wood Memorial Stakes (gr. I) at Aqueduct, will enter stud at Hurricane Hall near Lexington for a fee of $10,000. The 4-year-old son of Concerto won four of seven races and earned $811,400.

He will be the first stallion to start at Hurricane Hall, owned by Ben P. Walden Jr., Patrick Madden, Brad M. Kelley, and David Hanley.

"Few horses enter stud that were as athletically gifted as Bellamy Road," said Walden. "His New York track record was accomplished in a hand ride by over 17 lengths."

Campaigned by George Steinbrenner III's Kinsman Stable, Bellamy Road won the Wood Memorial by 171<$k-10>/2<$> lengths in stakes-record time of 1:47.16, which equaled Riva Ridge's track record of 1:47 flat set in 1973. Bellamy Road went into the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) the clear cut 5-2 favorite, but finished unplaced. He was sidelined for several weeks because of an injury to his right front leg that was discovered after the race.

Bellamy Road, who was trained by Nick Zito, finished a game second to Flower Alley in the Travers Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga in his first start back. He was taken out of training after the race and sent to Kinsman near Ocala, Fla, to rest. Plans were to run him this year, but he never started.

Bred in Florida by Dianne D. Cotter, Bellamy Road was bought by Kinsman for $87,000 at the 2004 Ocala Breeders' Sales Company April sale of 2-year-olds in training from Ocala Stud Farms, agent. He won his first start that year by 71<$k-10>/2<$> lengths at Delaware Park, then took the Miller Genuine Draft Cradle Stakes (gr. III) at River Downs.

Bellamy Road, who is out of the Deputed Testamony mare Hurry Home Hillary, is being syndicated.

my miss storm cat

09-05-2006, 03:03 PM

Lion Tamer was retired two weeks ago.

Sorry for missing it..... thought he'd been retired months ago.

my miss storm cat

09-05-2006, 04:34 PM

From BH...
Graded Winner Cryptograph Retired

Cryptograph, a Sovereign Award finalist last year, has been retired from racing. The 5-year-old son of Cryptoclearance won or placed in 13 of 20 races and earned $531,705 as a homebred for Josephine Abercrombie's Pin Oak Stable.

Cryptograph won last year's Woodbine Slots Cup (Can-III) and Durham Cup (Can-III) Handicaps the year he was a finalist in the older male division and captured the 2004 Round Table and Grand Prairie Turf Challenge Stakes in the U.S. He also placed in four U.S. stakes, three of which were graded. In what was his final start, he finished third to Funny Cide in the July 1 Dominion Day Stakes (Can-III).

Cryptograph's dam, Hopes and Fears (by Mt. Livermore), is a full sister to Canadian Horse of the Year Peaks and Valleys. Successful Pin Oak stallion Broken Vow appears in the female family.

Downthestretch55

09-07-2006, 01:02 PM

Survivalist.
Made some money on this one...shucks!
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=66333&subsec=2

my miss storm cat

09-09-2006, 07:27 PM

Lincoln..... kinda the Japanese Perfect Drift (a very nice horse who has run 2nd to Deep impact), due to injury (non life-threatening).....

my miss storm cat

09-11-2006, 12:03 AM

Dream Ballad.....
http://www.virtualformguide.com/cgi-bin/tvf/displaynewsitem.pl?20060910dreamballad.txt

my miss storm cat

09-13-2006, 10:59 AM

All Glory to God..... the stunningly beautiful white thoroughbred.

In Hong Kong...
Super Combed (injured)
Fire Bolt
Space Shuttle (injured)

gallant bloom

09-14-2006, 12:51 PM

artie schiller
was retired
http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=35317

kentuckyrosesinmay

09-14-2006, 01:53 PM

artie schiller
was retired
http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=35317

This is one that I will truly miss seeing on the race track...
I wish him the best of luck in the breeding shed.

my miss storm cat

09-15-2006, 08:08 PM

Shaniko.....

http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=35325

my miss storm cat

09-21-2006, 01:49 PM

Smuggler.....

http://www.drf.com/news/article/78854.html

gallant bloom

09-21-2006, 07:32 PM

phoenix reach

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=66612&subsec=6

my miss storm cat

10-09-2006, 09:31 AM

Ms. Soviet Song.....

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=racing/06/10/09/RACING_Song.html

my miss storm cat

10-09-2006, 05:59 PM

Noble Stella.....
http://www.drf.com/news/article/79439.html

and Melhor.....
http://www.drf.com/news/article/79455.html

my miss storm cat

10-10-2006, 12:02 AM

Forgot to add Ebony Breeze.....

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=35625

... and Katdogawn

http://www.drf.com/news/article/79063.html

my miss storm cat

10-12-2006, 06:23 PM

Star Dabbler.....

my miss storm cat

10-14-2006, 05:54 PM

Cherokee's Boy.....

my miss storm cat

10-15-2006, 07:29 PM

Behaving Badly.....
http://www.oaktreeracing.com/news/sn/index.php?article=stablenotes101506

my miss storm cat

10-17-2006, 01:58 PM

A double blow for AOB.....

Race For the Stars and Rumplestiltskin.

my miss storm cat

10-18-2006, 12:45 PM

Layman.....

http://www.thoroughbrednews.co.nz/international/?id=26188

..... and Darsi...

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=racing/06/10/18/RACING_Darsi.html

my miss storm cat

10-20-2006, 06:32 PM

AP Warrior.....

my miss storm cat

10-23-2006, 10:09 AM

Shirocco.....

http://www.skysports.com/skysports/article/0,,741-1238204,00.html

Buffymommy

10-23-2006, 10:14 AM

Am I the only one who dreads when they see this thread bumped up? I just get sad to know that someone else was retired. Just hoping it is not due to serious injury.

What happened to AP Warrior?

Dunbar

10-23-2006, 10:14 AM

Shirocco.....

http://www.skysports.com/skysports/article/0,,741-1238204,00.html

Thanks for posting these. I'd also missed the AP Warrior announcement.

--Dunbar

my miss storm cat

10-23-2006, 10:19 AM

Don't worry..... AP Warrior is in fine health.

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=67290&subsec=6

Serenade Rose retired..... forgot to list her.

my miss storm cat

10-23-2006, 10:19 AM

Thanks for posting these. I'd also missed the AP Warrior announcement.

--Dunbar
No problem.

Buffymommy

10-23-2006, 10:22 AM

Don't worry..... AP Warrior is in fine health.

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=67290&subsec=6

Serenade Rose retired..... forgot to list her.

Thanks. I didn't mean any offense just wondering if anyone else felt sadness when they saw the thread. I guess I should be happy for some, going off to be parents... :)

my miss storm cat

10-23-2006, 10:25 AM

Thanks. I didn't mean any offense just wondering if anyone else felt sadness when they saw the thread. I guess I should be happy for some, going off to be parents... :)
Don't worry, I know what you mean.....

I just like keeping track of them. They all deserve a mention when they end their careers so it's more like a tribute. Love them all. :)

my miss storm cat

10-24-2006, 02:59 PM

Shawanda.....

http://www.godolphin.com/News/2006/October/arch3014.asp

my miss storm cat

10-26-2006, 12:31 AM

Why not just take a chainsaw and cut my heart into bits?

IFFRAAJ, and Bryon.....

http://www.thoroughbrednews.co.nz/international/?id=26326

my miss storm cat

11-01-2006, 12:16 AM

Alumni Hall, Sort it Out, Fields of Omagh, Leading the Parade, Wellbeing (UK) and Financial Kid (HK).....

Unconfirmed..... Louve Royale.

my miss storm cat

11-02-2006, 06:43 PM

Captain Squire, a gallant warrior.....

my miss storm cat

11-09-2006, 10:54 AM

For the sake of keeping this up to date.....

Bernardini
Henny Hughes
Healthy Addiction
War Front
Cacique
Librettist
George Washington
Star Parade
Aussie Rules
Araafa
Ad Valorem
Andromedas Hero
Film Maker
Aragorn
Giacomo
Suave
Good Reward
Dubai Escapade

I'm sure I'm missing a few.....

Hickory Hill Hoff

11-09-2006, 03:28 PM

For the sake of keeping this up to date.....

Bernardini
Henny Hughes
Healthy Addiction
War Front
Cacique
Librettist
George Washington
Star Parade
Aussie Rules
Ad Valorem
Andromedas Hero
Film Maker
Aragorn
Giacomo
Suave
Good Reward
Dubai Escapade

I'm sure I'm missing a few.....

It's surprising that they retired Andromeda's Hero. I thought they keep him around to full races as a 5yr. He was never much more than a plodder to get a piece, will he make a good sire?

hoovesupsideyourhead

11-09-2006, 03:33 PM

andomidas = lead pony..

kentuckyrosesinmay

11-09-2006, 03:35 PM

You forgot Ouija Board and Fleet Indian:(

Hickory Hill Hoff

11-09-2006, 03:36 PM

andomidas = lead pony..

Foo-Peg??
Hasn't been the greatest of stallions for our friends from the far-east.

Hickory Hill Hoff

11-09-2006, 03:39 PM

You forgot Ouija Board and Fleet Indian:(

Isn't OB going to run in the Japan Cup or some other race before she is retired?

kentuckyrosesinmay

11-09-2006, 03:44 PM

Isn't OB going to run in the Japan Cup or some other race before she is retired?

Yes, you're right. That completely slipped my mind. Thank you for catching my mistake.

One of the greatest sights that I have ever seen was seeing Ouija Board win the BC F & M Turf. She truly was a hero. People were shouting for her like I have never seen. The winner's circle was a frenzy. When she came around in front of the stands after the race, people were just running to her and yelling. What an animal! Love that girl!

I'll will greatly miss her (when she is actually retired). I'm sorry that I retired her prematurely.:o

Hickory Hill Hoff

11-09-2006, 03:52 PM

:) Yes, you're right. That completely slipped my mind. Thank you for catching my mistake.

One of the greatest sights that I have ever seen was seeing Ouija Board win the BC F & M Turf. She truly was a hero. People were shouting for her like I have never seen. The winner's circle was a frenzy. When she came around in front of the stands after the race, people were just running to her and yelling. What an animal! Love that girl!

I'll will greatly miss her (when she is actually retired). I'm sorry that I retired her prematurely.:o

For her to race in the last three Breeder's Cup events in this race and finish in the money in all three is truly something. Also to beat males across the pond during the same time period - AMAZING! She is turf filly and mare champion HANDS DOWN and could be the BEST turf runner from either sex...this decade!

repent

11-10-2006, 01:39 AM

:)

For her to race in the last three Breeder's Cup events in this race and finish in the money in all three is truly something. Also to beat males across the pond during the same time period - AMAZING! She is turf filly and mare champion HANDS DOWN and could be the BEST turf runner from either sex...this decade!

ok,
this is kind of what I am talking about in the Lord Derby thread.
she is great,
but the best turf runner of the decade?

Its not hard for me to come up with 10 Euro turf runners that are definitely better than her that raced this decade.

The Rock
High Chaparral
Dalakhani
Sulamani
Falbrav
Alamshar
Montjeu
Sinndar
Giants Causeway
Kalanisi
Sakhee
Fantastic Light
Galileo
Dubai Millennium
Rakti
Hawk Wing
Marienbard
Doyen
Grandera

and Im sure I am leaving off another 20 more that will come to me later.
I could probably name 10 horses just trained by AOB that were better than her that ran this decade.

great racemare, but no way does she rank with horses like Dalakhani and Falbrav.

Repent

Danzig

11-10-2006, 07:09 AM

ok,
this is kind of what I am talking about in the Lord Derby thread.
she is great,
but the best turf runner of the decade?

Its not hard for me to come up with 10 Euro turf runners that are definitely better than her that raced this decade.

The Rock
High Chaparral
Dalakhani
Sulamani
Falbrav
Alamshar
Montjeu
Sinndar
Giants Causeway
Kalanisi
Sakhee
Fantastic Light
Galileo
Dubai Millennium
Rakti
Hawk Wing
Marienbard
Doyen
Grandera

and Im sure I am leaving off another 20 more that will come to me later.
I could probably name 10 horses just trained by AOB that were better than her that ran this decade.

great racemare, but no way does she rank with horses like Dalakhani and Falbrav.

Repent

he said she 'could be' the best this decade. certainly one of the very best mares to run, altho i would put makybe diva above her. but she has been a TOP horse for more years than most horses even run. incredibly tough, consistent, and carried more weight overseas than our top colts over here.

cakes44

11-10-2006, 07:20 AM

I'm not so sure Rakti would be in that group. I could be WAY out of the loop here, but as Stevie Wonderboy been retired yet?

lemoncrush

11-10-2006, 08:22 AM

I'm not so sure Rakti would be in that group. I could be WAY out of the loop here, but as Stevie Wonderboy been retired yet?

Stevie just had a work about 10 days ago. If he's sound, he'll be running a 4-year old campaign.

kgar311

11-10-2006, 01:26 PM

Star Parade retired

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/horse/news/story?id=2654631
(kgar...your 'url' wasn't working so I fixed it for you....paisjpq)

Danzig

11-11-2006, 08:49 PM

a bit premature on my part--but surprise board finisher badge of silver will have one more race before heading to airdrie stud to start his second career. he'll either run in hollywood in the citation, or at aqueduct in the cigar.
always liked this guy, but he had so many injuries it was hard for them to string anything together. almost a millionaire, and can join that exclusive club with a win in his last appearance.

Downthestretch55

11-12-2006, 01:34 PM

For the sake of keeping this up to date.....

Bernardini
Henny Hughes
Healthy Addiction
War Front
Cacique
Librettist
George Washington
Star Parade
Aussie Rules
Ad Valorem
Andromedas Hero
Film Maker
Aragorn
Giacomo
Suave
Good Reward
Dubai Escapade

I'm sure I'm missing a few.....
I see you mentioned War Front. I'll miss this one.
The story:
http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36282

King Glorious

11-12-2006, 06:17 PM

he said she 'could be' the best this decade. certainly one of the very best mares to run, altho i would put makybe diva above her. but she has been a TOP horse for more years than most horses even run. incredibly tough, consistent, and carried more weight overseas than our top colts over here.

Makybe Diva has to travel the world and beat world class competition on several continents before she can be mentioned in the same class as Ouija Board. As with Silent Witness, u have to do more than just beat up on your provincial rivals to be considered a true world class horse. What Silent Witness and Makybe Diva do is really no different than what Lava Man does in California. Dominate the locals and whatever second rate shippers come to their home.

Danzig

11-12-2006, 07:27 PM

Makybe Diva has to travel the world and beat world class competition on several continents before she can be mentioned in the same class as Ouija Board. As with Silent Witness, u have to do more than just beat up on your provincial rivals to be considered a true world class horse. What Silent Witness and Makybe Diva do is really no different than what Lava Man does in California. Dominate the locals and whatever second rate shippers come to their home.

makybe divas three straight melbourne cup wins put her in rarified air. she was one in a million--and she won her third less than two weeks after winning the cox plate. other horses have won two melbournes, but three was considered impossible, let alone three in a row!

King Glorious

11-13-2006, 10:15 AM

makybe divas three straight melbourne cup wins put her in rarified air. she was one in a million--and she won her third less than two weeks after winning the cox plate. other horses have won two melbournes, but three was considered impossible, let alone three in a row!

I'm not saying she isn't a really good horse or even a special one. But there is a difference between a really good one that beats the horses in their area over and over again and one that travels the world and beats the best. I think to compare Makybe Diva and Ouija Board is a total injustice to Ouija Board. Could Diva be better and beat Ouija Board? Possible. But Ouija is the proven world class competitor that Diva isn't.

my miss storm cat

11-13-2006, 11:54 PM

Isn't OB going to run in the Japan Cup or some other race before she is retired?
..... after Japan it's on to Hong Kong.....

my miss storm cat

11-13-2006, 11:55 PM

I'm not so sure Rakti would be in that group. I could be WAY out of the loop here, but as Stevie Wonderboy been retired yet?
BITE YOUR TOUNGE!

RAKTI IS GOD.:p

repent

11-14-2006, 01:22 AM

I'm not saying she isn't a really good horse or even a special one. But there is a difference between a really good one that beats the horses in their area over and over again and one that travels the world and beats the best. I think to compare Makybe Diva and Ouija Board is a total injustice to Ouija Board. Could Diva be better and beat Ouija Board? Possible. But Ouija is the proven world class competitor that Diva isn't.

I try not to reply to your posts b/c, well, you are insane.

but you speak of Makybe Diva as if she is still running.
been retired for a year now slick.
how is she supposed to beat The Board?
she is pregnant.

Repent

repent

11-14-2006, 01:28 AM

BITE YOUR TOUNGE!

RAKTI IS GOD.:p

right on.

horse was a Group 1 winner for something like 4 straight years.
ran besides his European success, he ran 2nd to Falbrav in HK.

was a headcase, but was awesome at 8/10f.

Repent

my miss storm cat

11-17-2006, 03:48 PM

was a headcase, but was awesome at 8/10f.

That was part of his charm. :D

God, I miss him. One of a kind..... sheer brilliance.

* * *

Proclamation.....

http://www.godolphin.com/News/2006/November/arch3036.asp

my miss storm cat

11-24-2006, 05:53 PM

Happy Ticket and Super Frolic.....

saucon17

11-24-2006, 06:05 PM

Man I'm going to miss Happy Ticket not running next year. At
least she retired happy and healthy after a great run in the
Distaff. I'm looking forward to seeing her foals run.

my miss storm cat

11-27-2006, 01:54 PM

Summerly and Coin Silver.....

blackthroatedwind

11-27-2006, 02:04 PM

That Coin Silver retirement really hurts. Not as much as his improbable win in the Lexington hurt me however.

Cannon Shell

11-27-2006, 02:08 PM

Summerly and Coin Silver.....
NO LINK!!!!! ARE THEY REALLY RETIRED?????? SOMEONE CALL GEORGE AND ADD MISS STORM CAT TO THE LAWSUIT!!!!

Cannon Shell

11-27-2006, 02:10 PM

That Coin Silver retirement really hurts. Not as much as his improbable win in the Lexington hurt me however.
That "improbable" comment may get you on the wrong side of the law!! I was considering breeding all my mares to him but your comment made me reevaluate. John Fort is going to come after you hard!!!!

blackthroatedwind

11-27-2006, 02:13 PM

That "improbable" comment may get you on the wrong side of the law!! I was considering breeding all my mares to him but your comment made me reevaluate. John Fort is going to come after you hard!!!!

Well, he was like 15:1, so I might be able to beat this one on a technicality.

my miss storm cat

11-27-2006, 02:26 PM

NO LINK!!!!! ARE THEY REALLY RETIRED?????? SOMEONE CALL GEORGE AND ADD MISS STORM CAT TO THE LAWSUIT!!!!
The Coin Silver link...
http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36546

Summerly...
http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36542

Badge of Silver.....
http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36544

Leave Me Alone.....
http://www.drf.com/news/article/80854.html

I won't let it happen again. :p

blackthroatedwind

11-27-2006, 02:32 PM

The Badge of Silver story MUST be a lie! Esteemed poser, er poster, Dixie, who's like peas and carrots, don't ya know, with Bobby Frankel, told us just the other day he was going to make a million bucksin 2007.

I guess he meant in stud fees.

DIXIE??????

Danzig

11-27-2006, 02:34 PM

maybe badge of silver enjoys video poker?

saucon17

11-27-2006, 09:41 PM

Leave Me Alone

Leave Me Alone, the winner of the Grade 1 Test Stakes at Saratoga in 2005, has been retired after a series of disappointing results, trainer Eric Kruljac said on Sunday.

A 4-year-old filly, Leave Me Alone finished last of eight in the $100,000 Cat's Cradle Handicap last Friday, her 10th consecutive loss. Owned by Steve Mitchell, the California-bred Leave Me Alone ends her career with 5 wins in 18 starts and earnings of $653,330. Leave Me Alone was the 2-1 second choice in the betting for the Cat's Cradle. She raced near the front for the first half-mile and faded quickly.

"She doesn't want to do it anymore," Kruljac said. "It's time we recognize that she's had enough of racing."

By Bold Badgett, Leave Me Alone won two other stakes in 2005 - the Melair Stakes for statebred 3-year-old fillies at Hollywood Park and the Grade 3 Azalea Breeders' Cup Stakes at Calder. Following her win in the Test Stakes, she placed in three other Grade 1 races, finishing second in the La Brea and Gazelle Stakes in 2005 and third in the Santa Monica Handicap earlier this year.
Kruljac said Mitchell will make breeding arrangements for Leave Me Alone "by the beginning of the year."

From drf.com

my miss storm cat

11-28-2006, 04:51 PM

Silver Train.....

http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36558

sumitas

11-28-2006, 05:40 PM

Sharp Humor, the awsomely fast 3 year old reinjured his knee in the historic Cigar Mile just as he looked like he was going to take it all the way to the wire...

Danzig

11-28-2006, 06:04 PM

ridiculous. either trout or casner said at a forum that untested and unsound horses shouldn't be bred. now they're standing two from this year alone.

Danzig

11-28-2006, 06:09 PM

praying for cash.

my miss storm cat

11-30-2006, 02:25 PM

Love of Money.....

http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36592

blackthroatedwind

11-30-2006, 02:30 PM

Love of Money.....

http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36592

I would think he could still fit in his one annual race between breeding seasons.

slotdirt

11-30-2006, 02:38 PM

SHow of hands who knew that Love of Money was still running?

Balletto

11-30-2006, 02:59 PM

Natalie Beach (ARG) is officially retired. No link but she is a stakes winner at Belmont (England's Legend S.) ... leaning towards Maria's Mon but nothing finalized.

slotdirt

11-30-2006, 03:07 PM

Natalie Beach? That's an interesting name to say the least.

blackthroatedwind

11-30-2006, 04:04 PM

Natalie Beach (ARG) is officially retired. No link but she is a stakes winner at Belmont (England's Legend S.) ... leaning towards Maria's Mon but nothing finalized.

More earth shattering news.

Her " stakes " win was an overnight stakes. She was actually an OK allowance horse who was done in by too many slow paced races.

Balletto

11-30-2006, 04:36 PM

More earth shattering news.

Her " stakes " win was an overnight stakes. She was actually an OK allowance horse who was done in by too many slow paced races.

Fair enough... but their wins mean a little more when you're the one feeding them. :)

blackthroatedwind

11-30-2006, 04:39 PM

She was OK. I actually kind of liked her and cashed a good bet on her one day.

John Pregman trained her....right?

Balletto

11-30-2006, 04:43 PM

No, James Toner trained her. We didnt own her while she was racing. We just picked her up at Keeneland.

blackthroatedwind

11-30-2006, 04:47 PM

No, James Toner trained her. We didnt own her while she was racing. We just picked her up at Keeneland.

That makes sense.

You can probably call him Jimmy.

Balletto

11-30-2006, 04:55 PM

Jimmy... sexy.

blackthroatedwind

11-30-2006, 04:57 PM

I'm sure he would be flattered.

Balletto

11-30-2006, 05:02 PM

You know your nipples just got hard... dont fight it!

Balletto

11-30-2006, 05:33 PM

Never seen him... but gotta love the name "Jimmy"... wrap it up fellas!

Balletto

11-30-2006, 05:41 PM

haha look who clicks links!

my miss storm cat

11-30-2006, 06:24 PM

I would think he could still fit in his one annual race between breeding seasons.
:D

* * *

It's No Joke.....
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=68051&subsec=6

blackthroatedwind

11-30-2006, 06:26 PM

:D

* * *

It's No Joke.....
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=68051&subsec=6

A $10K stud fee?????????

That's hilarious.

paisjpq

11-30-2006, 06:36 PM

A $10K stud fee?????????

That's hilarious.
most of stonewall's stud fees are pretty hilarious.:rolleyes:

Danzig

11-30-2006, 06:57 PM

A $10K stud fee?????????

That's hilarious.

well, he IS 16'2".

but then, aren't they all??

my miss storm cat

12-01-2006, 12:02 PM

HEART'S CRY
... one of my favorites.

Happy retirement and thanks for the memories.....

http://www.racingpost.co.uk/news/master.sd?psection=racingpost.co.uk&page=News&category=International%20Zone

my miss storm cat

12-07-2006, 10:17 AM

Iris's Gift.....

Badly injured today. A shame.

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=racing/06/12/07/RACING_Gift.html

A photo.....

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/39993000/jpg/_39993529_iris203.jpg

Bold Reasoning

12-07-2006, 02:56 PM

Lucky Pulpit has retired to stud in California. He is a five-year-old.:)

my miss storm cat

12-09-2006, 09:05 AM

Well this was pretty clear last night from the HKJC press release but figured I'd wait for a piece from RP...

A champion.....

Ouija Board misses farewell run

by Neil Morrice

OUIJA BOARD has been ruled out of the Hong Kong Vase and retired by her owner Lord Derby hours after a problem was detected on the mare's near-fore.

The five-year-old, a hot favourite for the Group 1 Vase on Sunday, was found to be sore when undergoing a routine examination by a HKJC vet and wasofficially scratched from the race at 4pm local time by her trainer Ed Dunlop.

Dunlop said: "It is a very very sad end to her career and an emotional day for everyone who have put in a huge team effort.

"This morning, much to our surprise, the marewasn't quite right. We x-rayed the leg and the damage was unremarkable, but she has jarred herself either on the dirt or the grass and we decided that enough was enough.

"I was with the owner Lord Derby, my own vet and the Hong Kong vets and we all agreed it was the right decision."

The Newmarket trainer gave Ouija Board some light exercise but added: "She had a canter but she was still slightly sore and there was a risk of further damaging her if we'd run.

"It is the same front splint that she injured two years ago in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at (Roayl Ascot at) York."

Dunlop suggested Britain's favourite racehorse will be shipped home rather than head to Kentucky, where she was set to be covered at Lane's End Farm.

He went on: "I'm not entirely sure where she'll be shipped but there's a good chance we shall bring her back to Britain where we can monitor the injury."

Ouija Board has accumulated a massive following with racing crowds the world over and was at the end of a remarkableseason which saw her race in places such as Dubai, the United States, Ireland and Japan. She has become the most successful Breeders' Cup horse in history after landing the Filly And Mare Turf at Churchill Downs, her second success in that race, while on what turned out to be her final start she finished an honourable third to Deep Impact in the Japan Cup.

Ironically she had looked as good as ever in her demeanour and work since arriving in Hong Kong.

Lord Derby was understandably upset that the mare had been denied the chance to go out in style.

"We are beside ourselves with worry," said Derby.

"She was only going out for a brief trot this morning and she came back and just didn't look quite right and so we thought we would have a closer look at things.

"We decided to let her have short canter on the racecourse this afternoon but we just weren't happy with her.

"It stems back to the problem she had in the early part of her four-year-old career and we looked at it and we all had only one thing in mind for a horse that we all love," he told At The Races.

"We have definitely pulled her and she is not going to run.

"She has had a glittering career and we will always look back on the positives."

http://www.racingpost.co.uk/news/master.sd?psection=racingpost.co.uk&page=News&category=Hong%20Kong%20International%20Races

my miss storm cat

12-09-2006, 12:30 PM

Ivan Denisovich.....

brockguy

12-09-2006, 12:38 PM

another Danehill to stud in lovely Ireland.. €9k

my miss storm cat

12-09-2006, 12:42 PM

another Danehill to stud in lovely Ireland.. €9k
Let's just hope that Ace does well in Dubai, retires to Ireland as well, and will NOT be sent to (wiping tears away) India as planned.....

my miss storm cat

12-09-2006, 05:26 PM

Rochester and Latice.....
http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36681

my miss storm cat

12-10-2006, 03:08 AM

Hickory Hill Hoff

12-10-2006, 10:09 PM

Rochester and Latice.....
http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36681

Kentucky Downs won't be the same without the 'ol timer :)

blackthroatedwind

12-10-2006, 10:10 PM

Kentucky Downs won't be the same without the 'ol timer :)

Five Rattles!!!!!!!

blackthroatedwind

12-10-2006, 10:11 PM

The champion and winner of the Hong Kong Cup Pride, and the champion Alexander Goldrun both bow out......

Thank you for the wonderful memories.

The three best mares in the world on the same day.....

Happy retirement. You've all earned it.

Alexander Goldrun is a fine horse....but one of the three best mares in the World? That's a wee bit presumptuous.

Danzig

12-14-2006, 08:34 PM

t.h. approval. fractured sesamoid. stud plans not announced as yet.

Cannon Shell

12-14-2006, 10:08 PM

Alexander Goldrun is a fine horse....but one of the three best mares in the World? That's a wee bit presumptuous.
On her game she may have been the best

my miss storm cat

01-09-2007, 07:41 PM

Need to add Spun Sugar, Amorama, Cindago (they were already mentioned), as well as Osidy and Beautyandthebeast.....

my miss storm cat

01-26-2007, 06:44 PM

Cambiocorsa, Singhalese and Kastoria.....

... and One Knight.

http://www.skysports.com/skysports/article/0,,741-1248966,00.html

my miss storm cat

02-04-2007, 10:48 AM

The gallant Hong Kong warrior, Silent Witness...

http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8430

... and the girl who lived, Ms. Heavenly Ransom...

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2007/January/30/Grade-3%20winner-Heavenly-Ransom-retired.aspx

my miss storm cat

02-12-2007, 09:28 AM

A true diva, the unbeaten and beloved Miss Feathered Lady.....

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=racing/07/02/12/RACING_Feathard.html

GPK

02-12-2007, 09:30 AM

Cambiocorsa, Singhalese and Kastoria.....

... and One Knight.

http://www.skysports.com/skysports/article/0,,741-1248966,00.html

I see where Cambiocorsa is going to Ghostzapper...

my miss storm cat

02-24-2007, 09:59 AM

She's An Eleven, Buckland Manor, Star Parade, Island Fashion, Mea Domina.....

my miss storm cat

02-28-2007, 06:02 PM

Oonagh.....

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2007/February/28/Grade-2-winner-Oonagh-Maccool-retired.aspx

my miss storm cat

03-05-2007, 12:40 AM

Anyone have a Thoroughbred Daily News account?

Hate to post rumors here but apparently there's an article on Gorella being retired.

Scurlogue Champ

03-05-2007, 01:28 AM

I thought I had an account, but it links here

http://thoroughbreddailynews.com/members/index.cfm

paisjpq

03-15-2007, 05:30 PM

Toll Taker...retired to Chesapeake Farm will be bred to Street Cry

Whatdreamsrmadeof...fractured a sesamoid in the fairgrounds oaks saturday (not life threatening)

PPerfectfan

03-15-2007, 11:49 PM

I see where Cambiocorsa is going to Ghostzapper...
Freaking Ghostzapper. :mad: :mad: ok ok so I am still alittle bitter about the BC!! my screename should tell everyone why. hehe

my miss storm cat

04-02-2007, 05:27 PM

Naissance Royale.....

She has a date with Kingmambo.

* * *

She Is Tosho.... gallant Japanese runner.

* * *

Trying to remember who else we're missing here.....

Fu Rock Star
Shake You Down
Untoched Talent
Russian Pearl
Lawrence the Roman
Texcess
Holy Roman Emperor

Cannon Shell

04-02-2007, 05:37 PM

Sabellina (won gr3 Cardinal last fall)

booked to Pulpit

my miss storm cat

04-04-2007, 06:06 PM

Miesque's Approval.....

http://www.drf.com/news/article/83752.html

Danzig

04-05-2007, 09:44 AM

del mar show

my miss storm cat

04-15-2007, 03:13 PM

Some are missing here (Round Pond, WLAL) , but they've had their own threads.

* * *

Meteor Storm....

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/breeding-news/2007/April/15/Meteor-Storm-sold-to-stand-in-Brazil.aspx

Churchill Downs and Liquor Cabinet,

Hickory Hill Hoff

04-15-2007, 03:16 PM

my miss storm cat

04-15-2007, 03:25 PM

His "cabinet" was cleaned out...a injury plagued career :(
Poor thing.

Forgot the link re: Churchill.....

http://www.thoroughbredinternet.com/newsmore.html?Id=13620

... and to mention Conveyor's Angel, who was injured.

Cannon Shell

04-16-2007, 02:26 PM

His "cabinet" was cleaned out...a injury plagued career :(
Funny as they said he had a bruised foot after scratching him from the NO hdcp. I guess it is really bruised badly:D

my miss storm cat

04-22-2007, 10:59 PM

Damn... I liked this naughty boy.

Excites was retired.

http://www.thoroughbrednews.co.nz/spring-racing/?id=28957

Barrier rogue Ms. Aqua D'amore.....

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,21590259-32343,00.html

JJP

04-23-2007, 06:48 PM

According to HRTV, Mark Guidry will be retiring at the end of August.

my miss storm cat

04-30-2007, 09:39 PM

Request for Parole and Cassydora.....

The Bid

04-30-2007, 10:10 PM

My dad

Continental 75-06

Theyll miss you dad, no more bouncing them off the ground coming down.

Cajungator26

04-30-2007, 10:11 PM

My dad

Continental 75-06

Theyll miss you dad, no more bouncing them off the ground coming down.

WOW! Long time flying... I'd love to learn how.

sundaysilenceforever

04-30-2007, 10:16 PM

My dad

Continental 75-06

Theyll miss you dad, no more bouncing them off the ground coming down.

My dad...United 66-99 flying the big birds. :)

my miss storm cat

05-09-2007, 06:48 PM

Seafree and Wild Storm.....

my miss storm cat

05-15-2007, 08:38 AM

Fast 'N' Famous and Safwa.....

http://www.thoroughbrednews.co.nz/spring-racing/?id=29319

my miss storm cat

05-26-2007, 04:44 PM

Milk it Mick.....

my miss storm cat

05-26-2007, 06:21 PM

Oh good Lord..... one has to read the UAE press releases to find out Friendly Island was retired.

No author listed.....

Meanwhile, in other American news:

Friendly Island, who finished second to Kelly’s Landing in the Dubai Golden Shaheen (Gr.1) on March 31 and to champion Thor’s Echo in last year’s Breeders’ Cup Sprint (Gr.1), has been retired after sustaining an ankle injury. Stud plans have not been announced for the six-year-old son of Crafty Friend who raced for the Anstu Stables of Anita and Stuart Subotnick. Trainer Todd Pletcher said that the injury would take too long to heal for Frienldy Island to be able to compete in this year’s Breeders’ Cup and so the decision was made to retire him, leaving his record at eight wins in 19 starts with earnings of US$1,369,714.

* * *

Happy retirement to Peeress, my favorite girl.

my miss storm cat

06-07-2007, 11:00 AM

Grand Central.....

He'll stand in South Africa.

my miss storm cat

06-08-2007, 01:39 AM

Visindar..... injured and retired.

A shame.

my miss storm cat

06-13-2007, 04:38 PM

From DRF.....

Certifiably Crazy retired

Certifiably Crazy, the two-time New York-bred male turf champion, has been retired due to a recurring problem with the stifle in his right foreleg, trainer Rick Schosberg said Wednesday.

A 7-year-old gelded son of Fit to Fight, Certifiably Crazy posted a record of 8 wins, 12 seconds, and 3 thirds from 30 career starts. He debuted in August 2003, winning a $12,500 maiden claiming event at Calder by 8 3/4 lengths.

Later that year, he finished second in the Grade 3 Calder Derby, one of three graded events in which Certifiably Crazy finished second. He was beaten a nose in the 2004 Red Smith at Aqueduct and a head in the 2005 Knickerbocker Handicap.

In 2006, Certifiably Crazy won three restricted stakes, including the West Point at Saratoga and the Mohawk at Belmont. Certifiably Crazy was entered for the Kingston here last month but scratched due to the stifle issue.

"We found instability in that stifle joint and concluded it looks like a torn ligament that would take quite a long time to heal,'' Schosberg said. "We decided he had done more than enough and it was time to call it a career.''

Schosberg, who trained Certifiably Crazy for Joseph Sweedler's Double S Stable, said Certifiably Crazy would be retired to the Wallkill facility of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation in upstate New York.
http://www.drf.com/news/article/85762.html

Cajungator26

06-13-2007, 09:08 PM

sumitas

06-13-2007, 09:15 PM

my handy chart shows the stifle in the rear legs in what would be the knee in humans i guess. the joint is high on the rear legs.

http://extension.missouri.edu/explore/agguides/ansci/g02837.htm

Cajungator26

06-13-2007, 09:17 PM

my handy chart shows the stifle in the rear legs in what would be the knee in humans i guess. the joint is high on the rear legs.

http://extension.missouri.edu/explore/agguides/ansci/g02837.htm

That's why it was funny to me that they said that his stifle joint in his right foreleg was injured.

Danzig

06-26-2007, 05:50 AM

He had a stifle problem in his right foreleg? :confused:

no wonder they retired him!!!

my miss storm cat

06-26-2007, 07:27 PM

Helene Elegance..... nine-year-old quasi-icon of Hong Kong.

Happy retirement, good boy! :)

my miss storm cat

07-04-2007, 11:04 AM

Day Flight... injured at Goodwood.

Saturn, HK warrior.

FairPlay

07-04-2007, 11:51 AM

Milky Way Guy - a Suffolk Downs favorite due to a slight injury at age 9.

my miss storm cat

07-11-2007, 01:41 AM

Gee I Jane, and sad news from a UAE press release.

Australia’s Dubai star Benedetti suffers career ending injury
(no author listed)

Australia’s star of the 2007 Dubai International Racing Carnival, Benedetti, has been retired after suffering a serious injury in the spelling paddock.

Spelling after his brilliant third in the Group 1 Strabroke Handicap in early June, Benedetti fractured two splint bones.

His trainer, Tony Noonan, told nzracingnews.co.nz that the five-year-old’s racetrack career is definitely over and he is awaiting a decision by vets on the x-rays to see if the smart sprinter can be saved.

Benedetti was the first horse from Australia to race in Dubai outside of the Dubai World Cup mneeting and he impressed all winning his first two starts before his fifth to Kapil in the Listed Zabeel Mile.

my miss storm cat

08-06-2007, 03:11 PM

Godolphin press release.....

LEADING SPRINTER SONSTER RETIRES TO DARLEY
06 August 2007

The hugely-impressive Grade Two winner Songster has been retired and will join the Darley stallion roster for the 2008 season. The black Godolphin four-year-old was among the USA's most exciting sprinters following two clear-cut and fast-time victories in Graded Stakes at three and an impressive win in his only start this year. A fee for Songster will be set at a later date.

Only once out of the exacta in eight career starts, Songster showed his brilliance early on in his sophomore season winning impressively at seven furlongs on his debut at Gulfstream. Later that year, he led at every call to win the six furlong G3 Hirsch Jacobs at Pimlico – geared down but by ten lengths, in 1:09.72. Next time out, back at seven furlongs, he came from off the pace to defeat Too Much Bling by two lengths in the G2 Woody Stephens Breeders' Cup at Belmont. His time: 1:21.45. He returned in the G3 Bold Ruler at Belmont, taking it under a hand ride by two-and-a-half lengths in 1:08.9. Mike Watchmaker, of the Daily Racing Form, listed Songster at the top of his weekly divisional ratings for sprinters, but injury has denied the colt a favorite's shot at the fall's championship sprints.

A son of Songandaprayer, Songster's pedigree combines two of the leading speed influences of the day in Unbridled's Song and French Deputy. A Florida bred from the family of G1 sire Slewpy, he sold for US$200,000 as a yearling. Charlie Boden, Darley's nominations manager said, 'It's disappointing Songster won't be able to challenge for championship honors, but he's a really exciting stallion prospect. He's great looking, a natural athlete, with top class form and commercial bloodlines. It will be a thrill to welcome him to Darley.'

my miss storm cat

08-07-2007, 09:30 AM

ACE, Bushfire, Home Affairs and Quito.....

my miss storm cat

08-08-2007, 09:13 PM

Bulldozer.....

Asian Maze.....

my miss storm cat

08-09-2007, 01:22 PM

Flashy Bull.....

http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=40148

Sightseek

08-09-2007, 01:28 PM

Flashy Bull.....

http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=40148

That sucks.

Hickory Hill Hoff

08-09-2007, 03:48 PM

Flashy Bull.....

http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=40148

That's too bad :( he looked like one of the leading top older handicap horses...this seems to always happen! :mad:

my miss storm cat

08-14-2007, 11:06 AM

I love this one.

From Sporting Life...

Happy retirement, good boy.

Nayyir Bows Out
(no author listed)

Multiple-winning veteran Nayyir has been retired by trainer Gerard Butler.

Twice successful in the Lennox Stakes at Goodwood, the nine-year-old had shown little in three outings this season and the Irishman admitted it was a difficult decision to make.

"Unfortunately, we have retired Nayyir and it is the end of a great career," said Butler.

"It really choked me when I told the owners what I thought they should do. We've done it before something went wrong, he just doesn't seem to be enjoying it as much anymore.

"I would never have forgiven myself if something had gone wrong in a race or in training - at least he retires sound.

"I will speak to the owner but I would imagine he will go to a place like Moorcroft (Racehorse Welfare Centre). I don't think he would be suited to lounging around my yard."

The son of Indian Ridge won nine races in all, picking up £570,612 in win and place prize money.

Cotton Blossom.....

http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15991

Wilko and Cash Included.....

http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15932

edit - Forgot to mention that Chinese Dragon was retired.

my miss storm cat

08-15-2007, 02:19 PM

High Cotton.....

http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=40244

my miss storm cat

08-15-2007, 04:13 PM

Wildcat Bettie B.....

http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=40240

miraja2

08-15-2007, 04:16 PM

Wildcat Bettie B.....

http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=40240
Oh, she was retired because of the dreaded "small issues."
At least it wasn't for something stupid like......oh I don't know......VERY small issues.

my miss storm cat

08-16-2007, 01:23 PM

Crosspeace.....

my miss storm cat

08-17-2007, 07:10 PM

Jet West.....

my miss storm cat

08-18-2007, 01:35 AM

Startac.....

FGFan

08-18-2007, 11:55 AM

It might have been on here but Mystery Giver was retired this year.
A favorite at The Fairgrounds and Arlington.
http://www.barntowire.com/2007/APnotes070728.html
He always ran his heart out. Have fun old boy.

my miss storm cat

08-22-2007, 05:57 PM

Fashions Afield, Billet Express and Bob and John.....

letswastemoney

08-22-2007, 06:02 PM

Fashions Afield, Billet Express and Bob and John.....Bob and John? Why?

my miss storm cat

08-22-2007, 06:08 PM

Bob and John? Why?
Here.....

http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=40382

my miss storm cat

08-23-2007, 01:43 PM

Oriental Magic and Lucky Stravinsky (HK).....

Danzig

08-29-2007, 05:20 PM

http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=40503

half ours retired to stud. yippee.:rolleyes:

letswastemoney

08-29-2007, 05:44 PM

http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=40503

half ours retired to stud. yippee.:rolleyes:

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooo

sumitas

08-29-2007, 08:17 PM

Top NY sire Regal Classic has been retired from stud. Happy retirement !

http://www.mcmahonthoroughbreds.com/index2.shtml

my miss storm cat

08-29-2007, 09:01 PM

Okay well I can't find a link but I've now heard from 3 diffrent people that Ashkal Way was retired.....

my miss storm cat

08-31-2007, 03:32 PM

Racing Post.....

Falmouth heroine retired

by Paul Eacott

RAJEEM, a shock winner of last season's Group 1 Falmouth Stakes, has been retired after Clive Brittain admitted defeat in his battle to get her back on the track after a number of niggling problems.

The daughter of Diktat has not been seen since she defeated Nannina by three-quarters of a length at Newmarket last July and that race, where she also had Group 1 winners Peeress and Soviet Song behind when sent off 50-1, proved to be her last.

"We decided that she had already won a Group 1 and she had done enough - she didn't need to prove anything else,” Brittain said on Friday. "She's gone to America and she's going to be covered out there.

"She hasn't raced this season. At the end of last year I was hoping we were going to have a good season with her and she got over her first injury but then she got another niggle.”
Saeed Manana's filly ran a total of ten times, amassing £140,152 in win and place prize-money.

After making an inauspicious start to her career when being beaten 15 lengths in a Windsor maiden over 6f, she finally lost her maiden tag at the fourth time of asking when stepped up to a mile at Nottingham in September 2005.

She followed that up with a half-length success in the Listed Montrose Stakes on the Rowley Mile the following month, but failed to make the frame in her first four starts as a three-year-old, including when finishing fifth in the Coronation Stakes, before fulfilling her trainer's faith with her all the way win on the July Course.

* * *

(Oh and the rumor is Jeannine Edwards now has Ashkal Way. Can't confirm it but have heard it from 4 different people now.....)

SniperSB23

08-31-2007, 03:39 PM

(Oh and the rumor is Jeannine Edwards now has Ashkal Way. Can't confirm it but have heard it from 4 different people now.....)

Lucky guy.

my miss storm cat

09-03-2007, 10:20 AM

Racing Post...

Connections retire Rebel after training injury
by Keith Hamer and Anita Chambers

DUAL 2,000 Guineas winner Cockney Rebel has been retired after suffering a training setback.

Plans to run the colt in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes later this month have been scrapped.

He had been working towards the Ascot showpiece after recovering from a fractured pelvis sustained in the St James's Palace Stakes at the Royal meeting.

But trainer Geoff Huffer told At The Races: "He was cantering this morning and a piece of paper flew across the canter at the end and his hind leg hit his near-fore on the tendon.

"He pulled up sound and went back to the yard.

"There was a slight bump there and I called in the vet to have a look. He scanned it and there is a slight injury there that would take three months or so to heal. I called his owner Phil Cunningham and I have just been over to see him. We have decided to retire him."

my miss storm cat

09-04-2007, 05:57 PM

Sorry Sightseek.....

Jazil was retired.

Danzig

09-04-2007, 06:41 PM

Sorry Sightseek.....

Jazil was retired.

what a surprise.

well, not really.

Hickory Hill Hoff

09-04-2007, 06:45 PM

Sorry Sightseek.....

Jazil was retired.

Maiden win & Belmont Stakes...not bad for just two lifetime wins. :D

can little sis be not far behind???

Sightseek

09-04-2007, 06:47 PM

Sorry Sightseek.....

Jazil was retired.

:( *sniff, sniff*

my miss storm cat

09-06-2007, 10:26 AM

Scipion.....
http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=40648

my miss storm cat

09-06-2007, 10:22 PM

Karen's Caper.....

my miss storm cat

09-07-2007, 11:48 AM

Racing Post.....

French derby hero to retire

by Desmond Stoneham
.
JOCKEY Olivier Peslier and trainer Jean-Marie Beguigne on Friday paid tribute to Prix du Jockey-Club winner Lawman, who has been retired to stand at stud in Ireland.

The son of Invincible Spirit gained a famous success in the French Derby under Frankie Dettori, completing a fantastic weekend for the rider who had won at Epsom on Authorized the previous afternoon.

Dettori was in the saddle at Chantilly only because regular rider Peslier was claimed by the Wertheimer brothers, but the Frenchman was back in the saddle when Lawman completed back-to-back Group 1 wins by thrashing a useful field over 1m in the Prix Jean Prat.

“He was a very good racehorse who improved with every outing,” said the rider. “He was a tough individual with anoutstanding turn of foot and you could employ all kinds of tactics on him.”

Lawman's final race was a disappointment, however, as he ran well below form behind Manduro in the Prix Jacques Le Marois, after which he was found to be suffering from a minor liver problem.
Now he has been purchased by Ballylinch Stud and will be syndicated to enter stud next year.

“Lawman was the best colt I've ever trained,” said Beguigne. “I am very sad to lose him at such an early stage in his career.”

Kieren Fallon also had a bit part in the Lawman story, as he rode the colt when he made a winning debut at Saint-Cloud. As he jumped Lawman, he told Beguigne: “You will win a French derby with this horse!”

my miss storm cat

09-08-2007, 03:49 PM

Soldier Hollow, winner of 4 Group 1's.....

Happy retirement. You've certainly earned it. :)

my miss storm cat

09-11-2007, 12:17 AM

Collier Hill..... multiple Group 1 winner and globetrotter who captured wins in 8 different countries.

Nine years old.... he's earned it.

One of his finest moments, winning the Hong Kong Vase.....

http://www.hkjc.com/english/racing/results.asp?racedate=10/12/2006&raceno=03

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Hat Trick, another champion, son of Sunday Silence, G1 winner....

He'll stand in Kentucky (as someone already mentioned but i had to add him here too) :)

A great moment..... winning the Hong Kong Mile against some of the best.....

http://www.hkjc.com/english/racing/results.asp?racedate=11/12/2005&raceno=07

my miss storm cat

09-19-2007, 01:33 AM

Flashy Wings and, of course, Manduro...

my miss storm cat

09-19-2007, 06:46 PM

Price Tag.

FGFan

09-20-2007, 11:26 AM

Price Tag.

What happened. I briefly looked for info...but I don't have time today. Is it in BH or DRF? Please link me if you have a chance.

my miss storm cat

09-20-2007, 12:08 PM

What happened. I briefly looked for info...but I don't have time today. Is it in BH or DRF? Please link me if you have a chance.
Here.....

http://www.drf.com/news/article/88688.html

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Happee Owner, injured Hong Kong hero that Tony Cruz has decided NOT to ruin. Hope he'll be okay and get to leave.....

my miss storm cat

09-20-2007, 03:51 PM

Astronomia, who just won at Belmont.

Happy retirement. :)

Hickory Hill Hoff

09-20-2007, 05:00 PM

Astronomia, who just won at Belmont.

Happy retirement. :)

Nothing like going out.....a winner! :)

my miss storm cat

09-26-2007, 04:09 PM

Bosskiri.....

my miss storm cat

09-29-2007, 12:20 AM

Makderah.....

my miss storm cat

09-30-2007, 10:09 AM

It Takes Time.....

He's earned it.

my miss storm cat

10-03-2007, 06:31 PM

Take D' Tour and Saint Stephen.....

my miss storm cat

10-04-2007, 11:44 AM

All's Well.....

Class 1 boy and member of the illustrious Top 50 club in HK.

He had had a number of health issues. Hope he gets to go somewhere nice.

Happy retirement.

my miss storm cat

10-06-2007, 11:08 AM

Red Evie and Moss Vale.....

my miss storm cat

10-08-2007, 06:08 PM

River's Prayer.

A shame.

Feel better.....
http://www.drf.com/news/article/89235.html

philcski

10-08-2007, 07:11 PM

Take D' Tour and Saint Stephen.....
Saint Stephen retired? Will find out the story on this one. Last I knew he was sound (but 7)

sumitas

10-08-2007, 07:16 PM

going to stud out west i guess.

SniperSB23

10-08-2007, 07:23 PM

Saint Stephen retired? Will find out the story on this one. Last I knew he was sound (but 7)

He's standing stud for $5K.

my miss storm cat

10-09-2007, 08:53 AM

Racing Post.....

Triple Group 1 winner Mandesha is retired

by Desmond Stoneham

STAR French filly Mandesha, who won three consecutive Group1s in the second half of last season, has been retired after finishing only seventh in Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

Owned by the Princess Zahra Aga Khan, the daughter of Desert Style hasn't really shown the same spark this season after her exploits in 2006, when she enjoyed top-level success at trips ranging from 1m to 1m4f, winning the Prix d'Astarte, Prix Vermeille and the Prix de l'Opera.

This year she won the Group 2 Prix Corrida at Saint-Cloud in May before finishing runner-up in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud, Nassau Stakes (to Peeping Fawn) and Prix Foy (to Manduro).

Hopes were high that the addition of cheekpieces in the Arc might work the oracle, but once again Mandesha failed to produce her finishing kick in the straight and was well beaten behind Dylan Thomas. It was the first time she had finished out of the first two in 11 starts since her debut at Longchamp in April 2006.

Revealing news of the filly's retirement, trainer Alain de Royer-Dupre said on Monday: “She is a younglady who is ready for stud. She was a great filly on the racecourse, and my only worry on Sunday was to see that she didn't come to any harm in the race.” Christophe Soumillon, who rode Mandesha in all but one of her races, added his tribute.“She was a superb performer last year and, when she won the d'Astarte over a mile, I was sure that was her best distance.

“I had my doubts when Alain de Royer-Dupre ran her over a mile and a half in the Vermeille, but then she was just as brilliant – and then she won the Opera over ten furlongs.”

Looking at the Arc, Soumillon added: “Regrettably, she hasn't shown the same form as last year, but she worked brilliantly with cheekpieces last Tuesday and we were hoping she would show the same sparkle in the Arc. Unfortunately, she did not.”

my miss storm cat

10-09-2007, 11:34 AM

We all knew it was coming but there was a chance for one more run.....

Authorized has been retired.

miraja2

10-11-2007, 03:36 PM

Asi Siempre
http://auctions.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=41282

Hickory Hill Hoff

10-11-2007, 03:38 PM

Asi Siempre
http://auctions.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=41282

"snake" bitten I guess......:rolleyes:

Danzig

10-12-2007, 09:08 AM

political force
http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=41292&source=rss

Dunbar

10-12-2007, 11:32 AM

Shakespeare

http://drf.com/news/article/89370.html

--Dunbar

cakes44

10-12-2007, 11:35 AM

Shakespeare? Now that is a shame. That must be one crippled animal.

FGFan

10-12-2007, 11:36 AM

Shakespeare

http://drf.com/news/article/89370.html

--Dunbar

Too bad, he was fun to watch.

**********
Master Command retired too.

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=41291

King Glorious

10-12-2007, 12:43 PM

From Friday's DRF:

Shakespeare has yet to post a workout since winning the Sept. 16 Woodbine Mile, but trainer Kiaran McLaughlin said nothing was amiss. "He has issues, and we don't work him very often," McLaughlin said. "We're pointing toward the first of the week for his work, and we'll see how fast he goes before we decide if he needs to breeze again."

Several hours after reading this, his retirement is announced.

Indian Charlie

10-12-2007, 01:27 PM

i've never been too impressed with that trainer.

Danzig

10-12-2007, 02:51 PM

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=41291

the exodus continues.

master command thru.

my miss storm cat

10-17-2007, 11:07 PM

Dutch Art, Vital Equine, Classified, Dream Passport and Confidential Lady.....

my miss storm cat

10-19-2007, 06:31 PM

Alumni Hall and Pussycat Doll.....

my miss storm cat

10-20-2007, 07:14 PM

Notnowcato.....

my miss storm cat

10-23-2007, 01:19 AM

Amadeus Wolf.....

Who Doctor Who

10-23-2007, 01:49 AM

Is this Uncle Denny, Bellamy Road, Bluegrass Cat, Buddy Gill stuff funny anymore. Let it rest..

Bellamy Road.....

From BH...

Bellamy Road to Stand at Hurricane Hall

Bellamy Road, record-setting winner of the 2005 Wood Memorial Stakes (gr. I) at Aqueduct, will enter stud at Hurricane Hall near Lexington for a fee of $10,000. The 4-year-old son of Concerto won four of seven races and earned $811,400.

He will be the first stallion to start at Hurricane Hall, owned by Ben P. Walden Jr., Patrick Madden, Brad M. Kelley, and David Hanley.

"Few horses enter stud that were as athletically gifted as Bellamy Road," said Walden. "His New York track record was accomplished in a hand ride by over 17 lengths."

Campaigned by George Steinbrenner III's Kinsman Stable, Bellamy Road won the Wood Memorial by 171<$k-10>/2<$> lengths in stakes-record time of 1:47.16, which equaled Riva Ridge's track record of 1:47 flat set in 1973. Bellamy Road went into the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) the clear cut 5-2 favorite, but finished unplaced. He was sidelined for several weeks because of an injury to his right front leg that was discovered after the race.

Bellamy Road, who was trained by Nick Zito, finished a game second to Flower Alley in the Travers Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga in his first start back. He was taken out of training after the race and sent to Kinsman near Ocala, Fla, to rest. Plans were to run him this year, but he never started.

Bred in Florida by Dianne D. Cotter, Bellamy Road was bought by Kinsman for $87,000 at the 2004 Ocala Breeders' Sales Company April sale of 2-year-olds in training from Ocala Stud Farms, agent. He won his first start that year by 71<$k-10>/2<$> lengths at Delaware Park, then took the Miller Genuine Draft Cradle Stakes (gr. III) at River Downs.

Bellamy Road, who is out of the Deputed Testamony mare Hurry Home Hillary, is being syndicated.

my miss storm cat

10-23-2007, 06:07 PM

Is this Uncle Denny, Bellamy Road, Bluegrass Cat, Buddy Gill stuff funny anymore. Let it rest..
I'm sorry, I have no idea what you're talking about.....

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Feel better, good boy.

Hope he goes to a nice home..... I always liked this guy.

Excerpt, DRF.....

* Rapid Proof, a multiple stakes winner and earner of $506,338, has been retired due to an ankle injury, trainer Lon Wiggins said Tuesday. The 7-year-old gelding won of the Hopemont and John B. Connally Breeders' Cup for owner-breeder Dolphus Morrison. "We're going to try to find a good home for him," Wiggins said.

brianwspencer

10-23-2007, 06:19 PM

Feel better, good boy.

Hope he goes to a nice home..... I always liked this guy.

Excerpt, DRF.....

* Rapid Proof, a multiple stakes winner and earner of $506,338, has been retired due to an ankle injury, trainer Lon Wiggins said Tuesday. The 7-year-old gelding won of the Hopemont and John B. Connally Breeders' Cup for owner-breeder Dolphus Morrison. "We're going to try to find a good home for him," Wiggins said.

Oh, that sucks. I liked him a bunch -- I was glad I got to see him in person in the Chicago area a few times over the past couple years. He ran a couple of big ones here. He was fun to see.

my miss storm cat

10-23-2007, 06:29 PM

Oh, that sucks. I liked him a bunch -- I was glad I got to see him in person in the Chicago area a few times over the past couple years. He ran a couple of big ones here. He was fun to see.
Oh lucky!

Gotta love the older guys with the big hearts. :)

my miss storm cat

10-27-2007, 03:19 PM

Wanderin Boy and My Typhoon.....

Danzig

10-27-2007, 05:12 PM

goodbye miss typhoon. my fave turf filly since megahertz left us. but at least we got an extra year from her, and i enjoyed her this year.

miraja2

10-27-2007, 10:47 PM

GPK

10-27-2007, 10:48 PM

English Channel....

thanks for a wonderful few years. you will be sorely missed.

Danzig

10-27-2007, 10:49 PM

miraja2 retired from handicapping today.
He certainly had NOT done enough, and frankly it has been pretty obvious that he should have retired a long time ago, but he really looked up against it today.
The sad part is that I don't know what the hell he will do now because I really can't see him having much of a stud career.

no offers eh?

perhaps a show jumper? mounted police horse?

one trick pony?

take a break, or some pasture-izing as my daughter puts it. you'll come back good as new!

my miss storm cat

10-29-2007, 08:24 PM

We knew these were coming but for the sake of updating.....

Lahudood, Timarwa, Honey Ryder, Balance, Corinthian, After Market, Hard Spun, and Street Sense.....

my miss storm cat

10-29-2007, 08:24 PM

philcski

10-30-2007, 10:06 AM

English Channel....

thanks for a wonderful few years. you will be sorely missed.

Going to Hurricane Hall. For once... he actually HAS done enough. 6 G1's and two course records, not bad at all.

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=41741

philcski

10-30-2007, 10:16 AM

Add After Market to the list.
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2007/October/29/After-Market-retired.aspx

my miss storm cat

10-30-2007, 11:27 AM

Sikander and Bear Dominance (HK), Discreet Cat and Echo of Light, who was quite the character.....

my miss storm cat

10-30-2007, 05:00 PM

Stormello.....

my miss storm cat

10-30-2007, 07:22 PM

Chips are Down (oh stop laughing... Sniper and I were co-founders of his cheering squad:D ) and Mr. Sekiguchi.....

Simply Perfect.....

Danzig

11-04-2007, 11:48 AM

sun king

my miss storm cat

11-08-2007, 12:43 PM

Diligent (HK), Baltic King.....

Racing post...

Baltic King retires to Tally-Ho

by Racing Post Staff
.
BALTIC KING, winner of the 2006 Wokingham Handicap at Royal Ascot, has been retired to stand at Tally-Ho Stud in County Westmeath, where he will take the place of his late sire, Danetime. His fee has been set at €4,000.

The durable seven-year-old won eight of 49 racesfor trainer Hughie Morrison and owners Thurloe Thoroughbreds, scoring in the Listed Leisure Stakes at Windsor in 2005, where he defeated Prix de l'Abbaye winner Patavellian, and the Listed Beverley Bullet Sprint Stakes. He was also second in the Group 3 Bentinck Stakes in 2005 and was runner-up in the Group 2 Diadem Stakes last year behind Red Clubs, who will also join the stallion roster at Tally-Ho. Red Clubs's fee will be €12,500.

... and Any Given Saturday.....

http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18004