Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Claiborne Birthplace of Champions ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://claibornefarm.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Coaching Club American Oaks Winner Wet Paint Sixth G1 Winner for Blame](https://claibornefarm.com/coaching-club-american-oaks-winner-wet-paint-sixth-g1-winner-for-blame/) - BLAME’s Wet Paint proved yet again that she’s a force in the 3-year-old filly division on Saturday when securing her first Grade 1 victory in the Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) at Saratoga. Looking for her fourth stakes win of the year in this 1 1/8-mile dirt race, the BLAME daughter took up the back - [CATHOLIC BOY’s Catholic Gal Justifies Favoritism in Debut](https://claibornefarm.com/catholic-boys-catholic-gal-justifies-favoritism-in-debut/) - It was a second winner from CATHOLIC BOY’s first crop on Wednesday when Catholic Gal scored a debut victory at Horseshoe Indianapolis. The only runner in the field making her debut, Catholic Gal raced just a few lengths behind the leader in midpack as the favorite. She worked her way closer in the 7 ½ - [$310,000 BLAME Colt Leads Claiborne-Sired Fasig-Tipton July Offerings](https://claibornefarm.com/310000-blame-colt-leads-claiborne-sired-fasig-tipton-july-offerings/) - It was another in-demand yearling for BLAME at this week’s Fasig-Tipton July Sale when his colt out of Barbara Gordon was the fourth most expensive offering of the sale. Purchased by Kenny McPeek on behalf of Baccari and DWF, the colt was consigned by Gainesway as the first foal out of his dam. Born in - [WAR OF WILL Yearlings Set to Make Debut at Fasig-Tipton July](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-will-yearlings-set-to-make-debut-at-fasig-tipton-july/) - The first yearlings by dual surface Grade 1 winner WAR OF WILL make their debut at this year’s yearling sales during the one-day Fasig-Tipton July Sale on July 11 with four cataloged to go through the ring. His first through the ring is Hip 22 offered by the colt’s breeder Brandywine Farm. That March-born colt - [$485,000 BLAME Juvenile In Demand, Tops OBS June](https://claibornefarm.com/485000-blame-juvenile-in-demand-tops-obs-june/) - It was another sale that sawa juvenile by BLAME in demand when his colt out of Soul Spirit brought $485,000 at the OBS June 2-Year-Olds and Horses of Racing Age Sale from Clay Scherer. Offered by Wavertree Stables, the colt named Periculum has been a popular offering in the sales ring each time he’s been - [Lady d’Oro Impressive First Winner for CATHOLIC BOY](https://claibornefarm.com/lady-doro-impressive-first-winner-for-catholic-boy/) - CATHOLIC BOY got off the mark on Sunday when his daughter Lady d’Oro became his first winner with a 3 3/4 length victory for owner-trainer Leopoldo Ortega. Making her debut on the turf after running on the dirt in her first start, Lady d’Oro was just behind the leaders in the five furlong race and - [WAR FRONT’s Liguria Adds Another Stakes Win to Record in Wild Applause](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-liguria-adds-another-stakes-win-to-record-in-wild-applause/) - WAR FRONT’s Grade 3-winning Liguria added a second stakes win to her record on Saturday with a victory in the Listed Wild Applause Stakes for Alpha Delta Stables. Making her fifth career start, the WAR FRONT 3-year-old was the first one out of the gate in the one-mile turf race before Irad Ortiz Jr. asked - [FIRST SAMURAI’s My First Pearl Earns Third Stakes Win in Prairie Rose](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurais-my-first-pearl-earns-third-stakes-win-in-prairie-rose/) - It was another stakes victory for FIRST SAMURAI’s My First Pearl at Prairie Meadows on Friday night in the Prairie Rose Stakes. Contesting the stakes for the second straight year, My First Pearl was the back marker of the field for much of the six furlong dirt race as she raced nearly 10 lengths behind - [LEA’s Poppy Flower Secures First Graded Victory in Intercontinental (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/leas-poppy-flower-secures-first-graded-victory-in-intercontinental-g3/) - LEA’s multiple stakes winning Poppy Flower added a graded stakes victory to her resume with a bang in Friday’s finale at Belmont Park when running to a late-closing victory in the Intercontinental Stakes (G3). Breaking from the inside gate in the six-furlong turf race, Poppy Flower raced just behind the leaders on the rail as - [RUNHAPPY’s Rotknee Wins Second Straight at Belmont](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-rotknee-wins-second-straight-at-belmont/) - RUNHAPPY’s New York champion son Rotknee put on a show in his home state on Friday when the William Butler homebred romped to a 4 ¾ length Allowance Optional Claiming victory at Belmont Park. Looking for a second straight victory, Rotknee immediately went to the lead out of the gate and kept a stranglehold on - [Skordalia Newest Winner for SILVER STATE](https://claibornefarm.com/skordalia-newest-winner-for-silver-state/) - It was a new winner for SILVER STATE on Tuesday when Skordalia won a Maiden Special Weight by 2 ½ lengths. Covering six furlongs on the Belterra dirt, she was off a step slow but that put her in perfect position to track the race favorite as that runner set the pace. John McKee had - [Five For ANNAPOLIS at Fasig-Tipton July](https://claibornefarm.com/five-for-annapolis-at-fasig-tipton-july/) - Yearling sales season has officially arrived and ANNAPOLIS is front and center with five yearlings headed to the Fasig-Tipton July Sale. All five of ANNAPOLIS’s offerings come in with plenty of stakes form in their immediate family to back up their potential. One of his yearlings is out of a stakes winner, one yearling’s dam - [SILVER STATE’s Determined Savage State Wins Allowance](https://claibornefarm.com/silver-states-determined-savage-state-wins-allowance/) - It was a second win for SILVER STATE’s stakes placed Savage State on Monday with an Allowance victory. Racing in a five-furlong dirt race at Finger Lakes, Savage State took advantage of the inside horses going to the front and switched to a path closer to the rail when racing in midpack. Savage State - [Zilarro Latest SILVER STATE Winner](https://claibornefarm.com/zilarro-latest-silver-state-winner/) - The Steve Asmussen-trained SILVER STATE runner Zilarro was a winner in his second start with a Maiden Special Weight victory at Sam Houston on Friday. A $100,000 yearling, Zilarro was one of the first out of the gate in the one-mile dirt race and never gave up the lead. He had to deal with pressure - [SILVER STATE Colt Impresses at Santa Anita](https://claibornefarm.com/silver-state-colt-impresses-at-santa-anita/) - Going off as the favorite in a Santa Anita Maiden Special Weight, SILVER STATE’s Duke Silver didn’t disappoint with a 3 ½ length victory. The 6 ½ furlong dirt race against his elders saw Duke Silver among those who went straight to the lead with the Mark Glatt trainee a few paths ride when racing - [SILVER STATE’s Stately Girl Breaks Maiden Impressively](https://claibornefarm.com/silver-states-stately-girl-breaks-maiden-impressively/) - It was another winner for SILVER STATE on Wednesday when Stately Girl broke her maiden at Parx by 4 ¼ lengths. The six furlong dirt race saw her break from the inside spot and quickly chase down an early pacesetter to pour on the pressure. Those two were lengths ahead of the rest of the - [Stakes Placed SILVER STATE Filly Romps at Keeneland](https://claibornefarm.com/stakes-placed-silver-state-filly-romps-at-keeneland/) - SILVER STATE’s Miss Call visited the winner’s circle on April 3 when she romped home by 6 ¾ lengths at Keeneland. Racing over seven furlongs, Miss Call broke well but was happy to let a pack of horses race ahead of her out of the chute. She commandeered a rail spot soon after to put - [BLAME Filly Back to Winning Ways in Leslie’s Lady](https://claibornefarm.com/blame-filly-back-to-winning-ways-in-leslies-lady/) - Finishing fourth in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) last out when missing third by just a neck, BLAME’s Explora made her first start back a winning one in Sunday’s Leslie’s Lady S. at Churchill Downs. Racing as the second choice in the seven furlong dirt race, Explora was second out of the gate but quickly went - [Claiborne-Raised Golden Tempo Doubles Up on Classic Victories in Belmont (G1)](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-raised-golden-tempo-doubles-up-on-classic-victories-in-belmont-g1/) - It was a second Triple Crown race win for the Claiborne-raised Golden Tempo on Saturday when he added the Belmont S. (G1) to his resume. Last seen winning the Kentucky Derby (G1), the colt trained by Cherie DeVaux broke from the widest gate of all in the 1 ¼ mile race and took up his - [WAR FRONT Son Wins Second Consecutive Dinner Party S. (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/war-front-son-wins-second-consecutive-dinner-party-s-g3/) - WAR FRONT’s hard knocking son Fort Washington became the first horse in 100 years to win the Dinner Party S. (G3) in back-to-back years when registering his eighth career victory on Saturday. The 1 1/8-mile turf race saw Fort Washington race a few lengths behind a keen leader in the tightly packed field soon out - [Preakness (G1) Another Showcase of BLAME’s Talent](https://claibornefarm.com/preakness-g1-another-showcase-of-blames-talent/) - A rising star in the broodmare sire ranks, it’s no surprise BLAME daughters are in high demand at the sales. His prowess as a sire of producers is on full display in the Preakness S. (G1) with two runners out of his daughters set to line up in Saturday’s race. Those runners will be breaking - [Claiborne-Raised Golden Tempo Wins Kentucky Derby](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-raised-golden-tempo-wins-kentucky-derby/) - It was another Kentucky Derby (G1) winner for Claiborne on Saturday when the Claiborne born and raised Golden Tempo made history as the first horse trained by a female trainer to win the race. Trained by Cherie DeVaux and bred by Phipps Stable and St. Elias Stables, the Curlin colt was retained by his breeders - [WAR FRONT’s Quatrocento Goes All The Way in Appleton](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-quatrocento-goes-all-the-way-in-appleton/) - WAR FRONT’s Quatrocento went off as the even-money favorite in Saturday’s Appleton S. and quickly showed why with a gate-to-wire three-quarter length victory in the one-mile turf race. Winning the Tampa Bay S. (G3) last start, Quatrocento broke strongly under Julien Leoparoux and was quickly put into a pacesetting situation. No one in the field - [WAR FRONT’s Sumter Gets First Graded Stakes Victory in San Simeon (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-sumter-gets-first-graded-stakes-victory-in-san-simeon-g3/) - It was a first graded stakes win for WAR FRONT’s Sumter in Saturday’s San Simeon S. (G3) at Santa Anita. Making his second start of the year in the 6 ½ furlong turf race, the 7-year-old closely attended Quereme Pass throughout the early stages before engaging just outside the furlong pole. The pacesetter wasn’t willing - [BLAME Filly Brings $400,000 at OBS March](https://claibornefarm.com/blame-filly-brings-400000-at-obs-march/) - It was another successful sale for BLAME this week when his speedy breezer sold for $400,000 at the OBS March 2-Year-Olds In Training Sale. Sent out by Britton Peak to breeze in :9.4, she was snatched up by RB Bloodstock as agent for Storyteller Racing when all was said and done. Bred by William Lussky, - [BLAME’s Explora Continues March to Oaks with Honeybee (G3) Win](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-explora-continues-march-to-oaks-with-honeybee-g3-win/) - BLAME’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) runner-up Explora added a third stakes victory to her record on Sunday with a victory in the Honeybee S. (G3) at Oaklawn Park. Making her first start outside of California, BLAME’s Kentucky Oaks (G1) hopeful went off as the even-money favorite in the 1 1/16-mile dirt race for trainer - [First Foal is a Filly for PRINCE OF MONACO](https://claibornefarm.com/first-foal-is-a-filly-for-prince-of-monaco/) - The first reported foal by Claiborne Farm’s Grade 1 winner PRINCE OF MONACO is a healthy filly out of the Justify mare Itgetsgreaterlater born on Jan. 12 at Serendipity Springs in Lexington, Ky. This is the third foal out of Itgetsgreaterlater, whose second foal by Gunite brought $160,000 at last year’s Keeneland November Breeding Stock - [First Mares Checked In Foal To Claiborne Farm Stallions MINDFRAME and JOHANNES](https://claibornefarm.com/first-mares-checked-in-foal-to-claiborne-farm-stallions-mindframe-and-johannes/) - Claiborne Farm stallions MINDFRAME and JOHANNES have had their first mares reported in foal, both residing at farms in Central Kentucky. Multiple Grade 1 winner MINDFRAME’s first mare in foal is Smart Strike daughter Put Together, a half-sister to Grade 3 winner Feathered, herself the dam of Horse of the Year Flightline. Boarded at Hill - [ANNAPOLIS and PRINCE OF MONACO Set For Fasig-Tipton February](https://claibornefarm.com/annapolis-and-prince-of-monaco-set-for-fasig-tipton-february/) - It’s four yearlings on offer for Grade 1 winner ANNAPOLIS next week at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Winter Mixed sale while his studmate PRINCE OF MONACO has one in-foal mare at the sale. Cody Chambless offers the first ANNAPOLIS yearling of the sale as Hip 36. The colt is a half-brother to one winner from one - [WAR FRONT Son Easy Winner of Tampa Bay S. (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/war-front-son-easy-winner-of-tampa-bay-s-g3/) - It was a romp in the Tampa Bay S. (G3) for WAR FRONT’s Quatrocento on Saturday with an easy 3 3/4 -length victory in the 1 1/16-mile turf race. Going off the race favorite, the Fausto Gutierrez trainee was the first out of the gate and happily set the pace with his ears pricked. He - [SILVER STATE Daughter Breaks Maiden By 20 ¾ Lengths](https://claibornefarm.com/silver-state-daughter-breaks-maiden-by-20-¾-lengths/) - It was an impressive third winner in two days for SILVER STATE on Saturday when Synoptic put in a performance to remember with a 20 ¾ length maiden victory at Sam Houston. The Winchell Thoroughbreds homebred went to the lead nearly immediately in the seven-furlong dirt race and entered a brief duel. The other runner - [Smiling Rosie Second Winner in 24 Hours for SILVER STATE](https://claibornefarm.com/smiling-rosie-second-winner-in-24-hours-for-silver-state/) - It was a second winner in two days for SILVER STATE on Saturday when Smiling Rosie broke her maiden at Gulfstream Park. Starting her year going 1 1/16 miles on the turf, Smiling Rosie settled in midpack about five lengths behind the leaders when three wide going into the first turn. Down the backstretch, she - [SILVER STATE Colt Wins Fifth Consecutive Race](https://claibornefarm.com/silver-state-colt-wins-fifth-consecutive-race/) - SILVER STATE’s El Consistente won for the fifth straight time on Friday with an Allowance victory at Camarero to kick off his year. Racing over a mile on the dirt, El Consistente broke from the outside gate and raced wide around the first turn. By the time they entered the backstretch, he was pushing the - [First Foal Is A Filly For Claiborne Farm’s Prince Of Monaco](https://claibornefarm.com/first-foal-is-a-filly-for-claiborne-farms-prince-of-monaco/) - The first reported foal by Claiborne Farm’s Grade 1 winner Prince of Monaco – a healthy filly out of the Justify mare Itgetsgreaterlater - was born on Jan. 12 at Serendipity Springs in Lexington, Ky. This is the third foal out of Itgetsgreaterlater, whose second foal by Gunite brought $160,000 at last year’s Keeneland November - [PRINCE OF MONACO Offerings Led by $220,000 Mare](https://claibornefarm.com/prince-of-monaco-offerings-led-by-220000-mare/) - A $220,000 mare led the way for the three mares sold in-foal to PRINCE OF MONACO at the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale during Tuesday’s session. The second most expensive mare carrying a foal by a freshman stallion at the sale, she was the most expensive in that category during the second session. - [BLAME Daughter Brings $550,000 at Keeneland January](https://claibornefarm.com/blame-daughter-brings-550000-at-keeneland-january/) - The popularity of BLAME daughters was on full display at the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages sale this week when Closing Statement sold for $550,000. The fourth most expensive broodmare of the sale, she was purchased by Greenwell Thoroughbreds from Columbiana Farm. A winner on the track, Closing Statement is the dam of War - [BLAME’S Explora Romps in Santa Ynez](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-explora-romps-in-santa-ynez/) - BLAME’s Explora came out running on Saturday in her first start since finishing second in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) with a victory in the Listed Santa Ynez S. at Santa Anita. Kicking her 3-year-old season in the seven-furlong Kentucky Oaks (G1) prep race, Explora broke well and raced alongside the leaders in the - [Quartet of Mares Represent PRINCE OF MONACO at Keeneland January](https://claibornefarm.com/quartet-of-mares-represent-prince-of-monaco-at-keeneland-january/) - It’s a quartet of in-foal mares for PRINCE OF MONACO at the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale this week with one selling on Monday and three on Tuesday. One of those offerings is a stakes performer herself while the other three are either half-siblings to stakes winners or out of stakes winners with - [Eight for ANNAPOLIS at Keeneland January](https://claibornefarm.com/eight-for-annapolis-at-keeneland-january/) - Grade 1 winner ANNAPOLIS debuts his first yearlings this week at the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale when eight go through the ring in Lexington, Ky. Of those eight set to sell, two are out of stakes winning mares (including one who produced her own stakes performer), two others are out of stakes - [ANNAPOLIS Named to Adams’ Paulick Report First Team](https://claibornefarm.com/annapolis-named-to-adams-paulick-report-first-team/) - It’s an exciting time for ANNAPOLIS and George Adams thinks he has every chance to hit with his first yearlings this year, naming the WAR FRONT son his Prospect First Team horse on Paulick Report. A Grade 1 winning stakes record setter, ANNAPOLIS was an outstanding racehorse with eight graded stakes placings and over $1.5 - [JOHANNES Named All Value First Team Rookie by Tugwell](https://claibornefarm.com/johannes-named-all-value-first-team-rookie-by-tugwell/) - Impressing people around the industry, JOHANNES has earned yet another First Team Selection from the Paulick Report after Jessica Tugwell named him her First Team Rookie on the All-Value Sire Team. Also given the Second Team honor by Joe Nevills in his own Paulick Report selection, Tugwell has multiple reasons why she likes the young - [BLAME Named Thoroughbred Daily News ‘Value Sire’](https://claibornefarm.com/blame-named-thoroughbred-daily-news-value-sire/) - It was another “Value Sire” recognition for BLAME in 2026 with the stallion named as one of Thoroughbred Daily News’ “The 20-Somethings Value Sires.” Put in the Bronze space for this year, BLAME comes into 2026 with six stakes winners and 12 stakes performers led by a Group 1 winner last year. “Of course, BLAME is a - [Another Stakes Romp for SILVER STATE Colt](https://claibornefarm.com/another-stakes-romp-for-silver-state-colt/) - It was another stakes win for SILVER STATE’s El Consistente on Sunday when the juvenile won the Clasico Agustin Mercado Reveron S. (PR-G1) by an easy 8 ¼ lengths. Coming into this race off an easy win in a local Grade 2, El Consistente raced a few paths wide in the 1 1/16-mile dirt race - [El Consistente First Stakes Winner for SILVER STATE](https://claibornefarm.com/el-consistente-first-stakes-winner-for-silver-state/) - It was a SILVER STATE stakes winner when El Consistente won his third consecutive race in the Clasico Angel Tomas Cordero Jr. S. (PR-G2). Making easy work of the fields he’s faced this year, this seven-furlong dirt stakes was no different with the colt going off as the favorite. Pushing an early leader, El Consistente - [JOHANNES Named to Paulick Report All-Value Sire Team](https://claibornefarm.com/johannes-named-to-paulick-report-all-value-sire-team/) - New Claiborne stallion JOHANNES receivedhigh accolades this week when the Paulick Report’s Joe Nevills named him to the Second Team of his All-Value Sire Team Rookie selections. A Grade 1 winning son of Nyquist who won six graded stakes overall, the stallion retired as the highest earning son of his sire. According to Nevills, JOHANNES - [WAR FRONT’s Hammerhead Secures First Stakes Win in Valedictory (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-hammerhead-secures-first-stakes-win-in-valedictory-g3/) - WAR FRONT’s stakes placed Hammerhead added a stakes victory to his resume on Saturday when he won the Valedictory S. (G3) at Woodbine to end his year. Breaking from one of the inner gates in the 1 ½ mile synthetic race, Hammerhead took a rail spot before splitting the field in midpack a few lengths - [Speed It Up Another MSW Winner for SILVER STATE](https://claibornefarm.com/speed-it-up-another-msw-winner-for-silver-state/) - It was another winner for SILVER STATE on Saturday night when Winchell Thoroughbreds homebred Speed It Up won a Remington Park Maiden Special Weight. Racing just over a mile at the Oklahoma track, Speed It Up was positioned just outside the leader into the first turn. The colt raced wide down the backstretch in third - [SILVER STATE’S Itza Lock Romps at Gulfstream](https://claibornefarm.com/silver-states-itza-lock-romps-at-gulfstream/) - It was a second victory for SILVER STATE’s Itza Lock on Thursday when the juvenile won at Gulfstream Park by an easy 5 ¾ lengths. Going off as the favorite in the 5 ½ furlong synthetic race, Itza Lock settled just behind the leader when racing alongside another horse down the backstretch. As the field - [Weanlings from the Fabulous First Fleet of ANNAPOLIS](https://claibornefarm.com/weanlings-from-the-fabulous-first-fleet-of-annapolis/) - Sensational Grade 1 winner and stakes record-setter ANNAPOLIS (by War Front) is represented at the 2025 November breeding stock sales by his first crop of weanlings, several of which will be offered at Keeneland beginning Friday, Nov. 7. The Bass Stables homebred was well sought after in his second season at stud, breeding 115 mares - [$475,000 WAR FRONT Daughter Leads Way for Sire at Keeneland November](https://claibornefarm.com/475000-war-front-daughter-leads-way-for-sire-at-keeneland-november/) - WAR FRONT’s stakes winning daughter Bullet was popular with buyers, bringing $475,000 from Milburn Creek and Twin Palms Stud during the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale. Offered by Taylor Made as part of the DJ Stable Curated Reduction sale, the filly won two stakes and was third in her four stakes attempts. A regally bred - [Claiborne Announces Stud Fees for MINDFRAME and JOHANNES](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-announces-stud-fees-for-mindframe-and-johannes/) - Claiborne Farm announced stud fees for the two exciting young stallions joining their roster in 2026. Multiple Grade 1 winner MINDFRAME will stand for an initial fee of $50,000 LFSN, while JOHANNES, a Grade 1 winner by top sire Nyquist, will stand for $10,000 LFSN and is eligible for Claiborne’s new “Breed Twice, Breed for - [$350,000 In-Foal Mare for PRINCE OF MONACO](https://claibornefarm.com/350000-in-foal-mare-for-prince-of-monaco/) - The first mare in foal to PRINCE OF MONACO caught the eye of buyers on Monday night at the Fasig-Tipton November Sale when his first in-foal mare sold for $350,000 to Repole Stable. Sold by Taylor Made Sales carrying her second foal on a March 17 cover, Sassy Beast was a multiple stakes winner who - [Four for BRIGHT FUTURE at Keeneland November](https://claibornefarm.com/four-for-bright-future-at-keeneland-november/) - Grade 1 winning BRIGHT FUTURE hits another milestone in November when his first mares in foal sell at the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale with four on offer. His first to sell is Hip 2083, a mare offered by Grovendale Sales. A three-time winner on the track, Joy of Treasure is carrying her third foal - [ANNAPOLIS Carries Momentum into Keeneland November](https://claibornefarm.com/annapolis-carries-momentum-into-keeneland-november/) - An active breeding stock sale season continues for ANNAPOLIS at the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale when 17 weanlings by the stallion go through the ring starting a day after he was represented by a trio at the Fasig-Tipton November Sale. Serendipity Farm offers Hip 1146, a half-sister to two stakes performers out of the - [PRINCE OF MONACO Represented by 20 Mares at Keeneland November](https://claibornefarm.com/prince-of-monaco-represented-by-20-mares-at-keeneland-november/) - Coming into the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale one day after seeing two mares carrying his foals selling at the Fasig-Tipton November Sale, PRINCE OF MONACO has 20 set to sell during the one-week sale. St. George Sales offers Hip 544 the young mare Queen Eli, who is already a proven producer. The mare’s first - [Duo In Foal to PRINCE OF MONACO On Offer at Fasig-Tipton November](https://claibornefarm.com/duo-in-foal-to-prince-of-monaco-on-offer-at-fasig-tipton-november/) - The Grade 1 winning PRINCE OF MONACO was in high demand with breeders this year when breeding a Claiborne-record of 176 mares and those who missed out on getting into his book will have a chance to have a foal by the stallion with two mares carrying his foals on offer at the Fasig-Tipton November - [ANNAPOLIS Weanling Trio Set for Fasig-Tipton November](https://claibornefarm.com/annapolis-weanling-trio-set-for-fasig-tipton-november/) - WAR FRONT’s Grade 1 winning son ANNAPOLIS has already found success in the sales ring with his first weanling selling for $130,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Fall Mixed Sale and Monday he looks for even more success when three sell at the Fasig-Tipton November Sale. Hip 25 offered by Garrencasey Sales comes through the ring - [Grade 1 Winner JOHANNES to Stand at Claiborne Farm in 2026](https://claibornefarm.com/grade-1-winner-johannes-to-stand-at-claiborne-farm-in-2026/) - JOHANNES, one of North America’s elite competitors on the turf, will begin his stallion career at Claiborne Farm in Paris, Ky., following a final start in the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) on Nov. 1 at Del Mar. The 5-year-old son of Eclipse Award winner and top sire Nyquist enters this year’s Breeders’ Cup with nine - [BLAME’s Valley View S. (G2) Winner Admit Newest Stakes Winner for Sire](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-valley-view-s-g2-winner-admit-newest-stakes-winner-for-sire/) - BLAME’s Claiborne homebred Admit had multiple stakes placings to her name before Friday but went even better with a victory in the Valley View S. (G2) for a first stakes win. Racing against a field of 11 others in the one-mile turf race, Admit broke from the inside gate and kept her spot on the - [SILVER STATE Doubles Up on Maiden Special Weight Winners](https://claibornefarm.com/silver-state-doubles-up-on-maiden-special-weight-winners/) - For the second time in two days, SILVER STATE recorded a new winner when One Hit Wonder won a Maiden Special Weight at Mountaineer. The five furlong sprint saw One Hit Wonder come out of the gate last, but quickly racing up to right behind the leader. She shadowed that one throughout much of the - [SILVER STATE’s Savage State Romps in Maiden Breaking Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/silver-states-savage-state-romps-in-maiden-breaking-victory/) - SILVER STATE registered his seventh winner on Monday when Savage State romped in a Finger Lakes Maiden Special Weight by 8 ½ lengths. Making his third career start, the juvenile went off as the favorite in the six-furlong dirt race after showing plenty of promise in previous starts. He almost immediately proved to be a - [WAR FRONT’s Sumter Wins Second Straight Lure Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-sumter-wins-second-straight-lure-stakes/) - WAR FRONT’s three-time stakes winning son Sumter entered the Lure S. looking to take home his fourth stakes victory and did exactly that at Santa Anita with a four-length victory at Santa Anita on Saturday to double up on wins in the race. The one-mile turf race saw Sumter settle in third well behind WAR - [ANNAPOLIS’s First Weanlings Debut with $130,000 Colt](https://claibornefarm.com/annapoliss-first-weanlings-debut-with-130000-colt/) - The first weanling on offer by ANNAPOLIS was popular during Tuesday’s Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Fall Mixed Sale with Hot Gat going to $130,000 to purchase the colt. Bred by Tom McCrocklin, the Vinery Sales offered colt is out of multiple stakes placed Jazz Lady. That mare is out of a half-sister to the dam of Grade - [Claiborne Farm Announces Fees For 2026 Breeding Season](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-farm-announces-fees-for-2026-breeding-season/) - Claiborne Farm in Paris, Kentucky, has announced the advertised stud fees for its 2026 stallion roster, including the debut of multiple Grade 1 winner MINDFRAME, whose fee will be announced following his projected start in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1). MINDFRAME established himself as one of the most imposing figures in the handicap division in - [BLAME’s Explora Earns Breeders’ Cup Berth in Oak Leaf (G2) Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-explora-earns-breeders-cup-berth-in-oak-leaf-g2-victory/) - Second last out in the Del Mar Debutante (G1), BLAME’s Explora earned her first graded stakes success on Saturday with a win in the Oak Leaf S. (G2) at Santa Anita. Looking to earn a “Win and You’re In” spot in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) if she won this 1 1/16-mile dirt race, - [SILVER STATE Colt Wins Second Straight Start](https://claibornefarm.com/silver-state-colt-wins-second-straight-start/) - It was a second straight victory for SILVER STATE’s El Consistente on Thursday when the juvenile won an Allowance by 4 ¾ lengths. Racing over 6 ½ furlongs on the dirt just over a month after breaking his maiden, the Eric Betancourt trainee broke well and had an early lead before a horse racing up - [BLAME’s Sibayan Gets First Grade 1 Win in Preis von Europa (G1)](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-sibayan-gets-first-grade-1-win-in-preis-von-europa-g1/) - BLAME’s Sibayan took advantage of a trip to Germany on Sunday when the top-class runner added a first Group 1 win to his record in the Preis von Europa (G1). Racing over 1 ½ miles, Sibayan was happy to race with just one horse beat in the tightly packed field through the opening stages. The - [BLAME and WAR FRONT Strike Again at Keeneland September](https://claibornefarm.com/blame-and-war-front-strike-again-at-keeneland-september/) - With the success of BLAME’s fillies on the track and in the breeding shed, it was no surprise to see his six most expensive yearlings all falling in that category at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. The most expensive of that group was a $370,000 filly purchased by Chad Summers from Ashview Farm, who co-bred - [Miss Call a Determined SILVER STATE Winner](https://claibornefarm.com/miss-call-a-determined-silver-state-winner/) - It was another SILVER STATE winner on Sunday when Miss Call won at Aqueduct in her second start. Racing over 1 1/16 miles on the New York turf, the Kenny McPeek trainee was rated early by Luis Rivera Jr. behind two runners when racing in tandem for third. Rivera let his filly continue to coast - [Ganaas An Eye-Catching Juvenile for WAR FRONT](https://claibornefarm.com/ganaas-an-eye-catching-juvenile-for-war-front/) - Already an impressive debut winner, Ganaas was again in the spotlight on Friday at Churchill Downs with the WAR FRONT juvenile winning a Churchill Downs Allowance in his second start. The Shadwell Stable homebred was sent to pressure the leader early in the six-furlong dirt race as he raced between runners during the backstretch run. - [Itza Lock Fifth Winner for SILVER STATE](https://claibornefarm.com/itza-lock-fifth-winner-for-silver-state/) - SILVER STATE’s Itza Lock lived up to his name on Sunday when the race favorite blasted to a 3 ½ length victory at Gulfstream Park to break his maiden. Racing over five furlongs on the all-weather track, the Jose D’Angelo trainee hassled an early leader from his inside position as they headed into the turn. - [El Consistente Latest Winner for SILVER STATE](https://claibornefarm.com/el-consistente-latest-winner-for-silver-state/) - It was a big win for SILVER STATE’s El Consistente with only one horse within 5 ¾ lengths of him in his Maiden Special Weight victory – that one being the horse who deadheated with him. The 5 ½ furlong sprint saw El Consistente go straight to the lead in his second start and stay - [BLAME’S Epic Ride Wins Mint Millions Invitational (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-epic-ride-wins-mint-millions-invitational-g3/) - BLAME’S stakes winning Epic Ride became a graded stakes winner on Saturday when he won his Kentucky Downs debut in the Mint Millions Invitational (G3). Second in the Listed prep at Ellis Park for this start, Epic Ride took command early in the one-mile turf race and set a pressured pace. Keeping comfortably in front, - [Seventeen on Offer for Claiborne In First Two Keeneland September Books](https://claibornefarm.com/seventeen-on-offer-for-claiborne-in-first-two-keeneland-september-books/) - Seventeen yearlings are set to represent Claiborne during the first two books of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale next week with five in Book 1 and 12 in Book 2. The sale kicks off with Hip 145 for Claiborne when a WAR FRONT filly out of the Group 3 placed Stay The Night goes through - [Another Impressive Debut Winner for SILVER STATE](https://claibornefarm.com/another-impressive-debut-winner-for-silver-state/) - It was another debut winner for SILVER STATE on Tuesday when Floyness dominated a Parx Maiden Special Weight by 6 ¼ lengths. Trainer Michael Pino debuted Floyness in a 5 ½ furlong dirt race and bettors trusted his placing when sending her off as the second choice. That proved to be a smart move as - [SILVER STATE Filly Wins Easily in Debut](https://claibornefarm.com/silver-state-filly-wins-easily-in-debut/) - It was another winner for SILVER STATE on Saturday when Patty's Girl showed she was ready to run on debut with a Monmouth Park Maiden Special Weight victory. Trainer Gregory Sacco entered the filly in a 5 ½ furlong dirt sprint to kick off her career and she showed her speedy breezes in the last - [BLAME’S Sibayan Wins Again in Grand Prix de Deauville (G2)](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-sibayan-wins-again-in-grand-prix-de-deauville-g2/) - BLAME’S Sibayan added a second straight Group 2 win to his record on Saturday when he won the Grand Prix de Deauville (G2) in France. Cutting back just over a furlong from his last start in this 1 ½ mile turf race, the Aga Khan-bred broke well before settling a few lengths off the leader - [Hot and Dangerous Newest Juvenile Winner for BLAME](https://claibornefarm.com/hot-and-dangerous-newest-juvenile-winner-for-blame/) - For the second straight day, a BLAME juvenile impressed when Hot and Dangerouswon her first start on the turf at Ellis Park on Monday. Racing over one mile in the Maiden Special Weight, the Brian Lynch trainee had put in impressive works before this start to convince bettors to send her off as the favorite. - [BLAME Juvenile Filly Earns TDN ‘Rising Star’ Honors on Debut](https://claibornefarm.com/blame-juvenile-filly-earns-tdn-rising-star-honors-on-debut/) - BLAME looks to have another talented runner on his hands after Explora earned a Thoroughbred Daily News ‘Rising Star’ title in her debut at Del Mar. The 2-year-old filly trained by Bob Baffert for Michael Pegram, Karl Watson, and Paul Weitman kicked off her career racing over 5 ½ furlongs on the Del Mar dirt. - [Swamp King First Winner for SILVER STATE](https://claibornefarm.com/swamp-king-first-winner-for-silver-state/) - It was a first winner for SILVER STATE on Sunday when Swamp King broke his maiden in an Ellis Park Maiden Special Weight in his second start. Racing for Claiborne, Swamp King broke from the inside gate in the one-mile turf race and settled a few lengths off the leader from his rail position. The - [WAR FRONT Son Two Out Hero Impresses in Soaring Free Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/war-front-son-two-out-hero-impresses-in-soaring-free-victory/) - WAR FRONT juvenile Two Out Hero was impressive yet again on Saturday when the colt won the Listed Soaring Free S. in his second start at Woodbine. Coming off a 12-length debut victory in July, the Kevin Attard trainee was given a harder task for his second start in this 6 ½ furlong turf race. - [Evergreen WAR FRONT Runner Fort Washington Wins Arlington Million (G1)](https://claibornefarm.com/evergreen-war-front-runner-fort-washington-wins-arlington-million-g1/) - Veteran WAR FRONT runner Fort Washington earned his first Grade 1 victory on Saturday at Arlington Million (G1) win. Making his second career Grade 1 start in this Colonial Downs race, Fort Washington was squeezed quickly out of the gate and took up running as the last place runner. The longshot Time Song led the - [Saratoga Grade 1 Double Showcases BLAME’s Broodmare Skills](https://claibornefarm.com/saratoga-grade-1-double-showcases-blames-broodmare-skills/) - BLAME’S prowess as a broodmare sire is no secret with his daughters shooting at a 9.6% stakes winners to runners rate, but it was made even more clear on Saturday when his daughters produced the winners of two of the four Saratoga Grade 1s. The pair of 3-year-old Grade 1 winners also made it clear - [Claiborne Stalwarts Register Big Results at Fasig-Tipton Saratoga](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-stalwarts-register-big-results-at-fasig-tipton-saratoga/) - WAR FRONT and BLAME represented Claiborne sires well at this week’s Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale with both seeing their only yearling offered selling well. Pin Oak Stud was the buyer of a $475,000 BLAME colt out of Dream to Dream offered by Runnymede Farm, who bred him with Peter Callahan, Manlius Stable, and Bill Opp. The - [Stakes Placed Stubby Another WAR OF WILL Winner](https://claibornefarm.com/stakes-placed-stubby-newest-war-of-will-winner/) - WAR OF WILL’s dual stakes placed Stubby visited the winner’s circle for the first time on Thursday with a Maiden Special Weight victory against her elders. Racing over 5 ½ furlongs at Sunland Park as the race favorite, she was one of the back markers early on, but never let the leaders get too far - [WAR FRONT Juvenile Romps to ‘Rising Star’ Honors at Woodbine](https://claibornefarm.com/war-front-juvenile-romps-to-rising-star-honors-at-woodbine/) - It was a big few days for WAR FRONT juveniles when Ganaas’s four length debut victory on Thursday was followed up with Two Out Hero earning Thoroughbred Daily News ‘Rising Star’ honors in his debut at Woodbine on Sunday. The six-furlong race moving from turf to synthetic didn’t bother the first-time starter, who immediately went - [BLAME’S Sibayan Wins Prix Maurice de Nieuil (G2)](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-sibayan-wins-prix-maurice-de-nieuil-g2/) - After placings in his first two graded stakes starts this year, BLAME’s stakes winner Sibayan registered a well-deserved victory with a win in the Prix Maurice de Nieuil (G2). Racing 1 ¾ miles over the Longchamp turf, Sibayan broke strongly and started the beginning stages racing a little keenly while restrained behind other horses. He settled - [RUNHAPPY Filly Impressive in Saratoga Maiden Special Weight Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappy-filly-impressive-in-saratoga-maiden-special-weight-victory/) - It was an impressive Maiden Special Weight victory for RUNHAPPY’s Lobby Rendezvous at Saratoga on Thursday with the filly winning by 3 ¼ lengths. Kicking off the Saratoga meet in a 1 1/8-mile dirt race, Lobby Rendezvous broke from the inside gate and settled in third a few lengths off the lead. Jockey Jose Ortiz - [RUNHAPPY’s Won Happy Mama Wins Third Straight in Saylorville](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-won-happy-mama-wins-third-straight-in-saylorville/) - It was a second consecutive stakes victory for RUNHAPPY’s Won Happy Mama on Friday with an all-the-way win in the Saylorville S. at Prairie Meadows. Racing over the same six furlongs she covered in her Mamie Eisenhower S. victory, Won Happy Mama went straight to the lead out of the gate. No one was willing - [MINDFRAME Continues to Impress with Stephen Foster (G1) Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/mindframe-continues-to-impress-with-stephen-foster-g1-victory/) - Future Claiborne stallion MINDFRAME made it clear he’s a contender for an Eclipse Award at the end of the year on Saturday when he won his second straight Grade 1 in the Stephen Foster S. (G1). Coming back after winning the Churchill Downs S. (G1) over seven furlongs last out, MINDFRAME handled the extra quarter - [RUNHAPPY Filly Registers Mamie Eisenhower Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappy-filly-registers-mamie-eisenhower-victory/) - Won Happy Mama added a second stakes win to her record on Friday night when the RUNHAPPY daughter won the Mamie Eisenhower S. for her second straight victory. The 4-year-old broke well in the six-furlong dirt race and fought for the lead early before taking command after the first quarter. As the field entered the - [SILVER STATE Juveniles Impress at OBS June Under Tack Show](https://claibornefarm.com/silver-state-juveniles-impress-at-obs-june-under-tack-show/) - SILVER STATE’s juveniles were ready to impress buyers at the OBS June 2-Year-Old In Training Under Tack Show this week with four registering breezes just a tick off the bullet at :10.0. The first of those offered is Hip 51, a colt out of Twice Around consigned by Wavertree Stables. Bred by Haymarket Farm, the - [BLAME Stakes Double Kicks Off Belmont Stakes Festival](https://claibornefarm.com/blame-stakes-double-kicks-off-belmont-festival/) - It was a stakes double for BLAME at Saratoga on Wednesday when Clear Conscience won the Kingston S. on the flat and Proven Innocent won the Beverly R. Steinman Hurdle (G1) over the jumps. Making his stakes debut in the 1 1/16-mile turf race, Clear Conscience was ready to run for trainer Mark Casse after - [Claiborne Secures Breeding Rights to Grade 1 Winner MINDFRAME](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-secures-breeding-rights-to-grade-1-winner-mindframe/) - Grade 1 winner MINDFRAME will stand at Claiborne Farm in Paris, KY upon retirement, the farm announced June 1st. The four-year-old colt by Constitution has earned $1,292,160 to date for trainer Todd Pletcher and owners Repole Stable and St. Elias Stables. A $600,000 Keeneland September Sale purchase, MINDFRAME crushed the field in his debut, winning - [BLAME Fillies Popular at Fasig-Tipton Midlantic](https://claibornefarm.com/blame-fillies-popular-at-fasig-tipton-midlantic/) - A BLAME filly offered by Crane Thoroughbred Services was in high demand at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-Year-Old Sale Tuesday when bringing $350,000 from Three Amigos. Breezing in :10.1 during the breeze portion of last week’s Under Tack Sale, the filly named Blame Katie saw an update when her half-brother won after the catalog was released. - [Six Juveniles for SILVER STATE at Fasig-Tipton Midlantic](https://claibornefarm.com/six-juveniles-for-silver-state-at-fasig-tipton-midlantic/) - Six 2-year-olds by SILVER STATE are in Maryland this month to represent their sire in the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-Year-Old Sale, taking place on May 20. Registering a furlong breeze just a tick off the bullet when stopping the clock in :10.2 was a SILVER STATE colt out of Qui selling as Hip 333 from Crane - [WAR FRONT’s Fort Washington Wins Second Consecutive G3 in Dinner Party](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-fort-washington-wins-second-consecutive-g3-in-dinner-party/) - WAR FRONT’s Fort Washington registered his second straight graded stakes victory on Saturday with a win in the Dinner Party S. (G3) on the Preakness undercard. Coming into this race after a win in the Canadian Turf S. (G3) in March, Fort Washington broke from the outside gate in the 1 1/8-mile race and used - [BLAME Son Render Judgement Set for Kentucky Derby (G1) Run](https://claibornefarm.com/blame-son-render-judgement-set-for-kentucky-derby-g1-run/) - Fifteen years after BLAME scored in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) under the twin spires to conclude his career, the stallion will be represented by a Kentucky Derby (G1) runner when Render Judgment loads into the gate on Saturday. It won’t be the first time Render Judgment races at Churchill Downs, with the colt breaking - [RUNHAPPY Juvenile Filly Romps at Keeneland](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappy-juvenile-filly-romps-at-keeneland/) - A RUNHAPPY juvenile made a big impression on Keeneland’s closing day Friday with Storm Cloud Rising registering a five-length victory in her second start. Trained by Jesus Esquivel for owner-breeder Bryan Carney, the filly was quick out of the gate in the rain when breaking from a wide post. Dueling early, she stuck her head - [Full Count Felicia (WAR FRONT) Earns Canadian Champion Female Turf Horse Honors](https://claibornefarm.com/full-count-felicia-war-front-earns-canadian-champion-female-turf-horse-honors/) - It’s another champion for WAR FRONT after Full Count Felicia was named Champion Female Turf Horse at the Sovereign Awards on Thursday. The Joseph Allen-bred mare’s biggest score came in the E.P. Taylor S. in September when she put on a dominant display from the gate. Racing over 1 ¼ miles in the Grade 1 - [SILVER STATE Juveniles Popular at OBS April](https://claibornefarm.com/silver-state-juveniles-popular-at-obs-april/) - Juveniles by SILVER STATE were in high demand this week at the OBS Spring 2-Year-Olds In Training Sale, led by his :9.4 breezing colt out of Comic selling for $335,000. Offered by Envision Equine, the colt purchased by JPM Bloodstock had caught the eye last week when putting down the fastest time during his breeze - [SILVER STATE 2YOS Shine At OBS April Under Tack Show](https://claibornefarm.com/silver-state-2yos-shine-at-obs-april-under-tack-show/) - It was a huge Under Tack Show for SILVER STATE’s first juveniles at the OBS Spring 2-Year-Olds In Training Sale this week, led by a colt registering the :9.4 bullet. Offered as Hip 903, the Envision Equine offering bred in Florida by English Range Farm is out of the winning Distorted Humor mare Comic. The - [Goliad (WAR FRONT) Named 2024 KTDF Earner of the Year](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-goliad-named-2024-ktdf-earner-of-the-year/) - WAR FRONT’s evergreen runner Goliad took home honors at the recent Kentucky Thoroughbred Association awards when named the 2024 KTDF Earner of the Year with $1,605,200 in earnings. The homebred for Ramona and Perry Bass II had another strong campaign in 2024 under the direction of Richard Mandella, who started his season off in an - [SILVER STATE Juveniles Impress at OBS March Under Tack Show](https://claibornefarm.com/silver-state-juveniles-impress-at-obs-march-under-tack-show/) - A colt breezing in :10.0 led the charge for SILVER STATE during the OBS March 2-Year-Old In Training Sale Under Tack preview before the sale gets underway on Tuesday. The last of the 11 hips selling by SILVER STATE during the three sessions, the Little Farm Equine consignee going through the ring as Hip 793 - [WAR OF WILL Filly Kicks Off Season With China Doll Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-will-filly-kicks-off-season-with-china-doll-victory/) - WAR OF WILL’s Will Then started 2025 exactly how she ended 2024 – with a stakes victory. Making her first start since winning the Jimmy Durante S. (G3) last term, she scored in Sunday’s Listed China Doll S. at Santa Anita. The Augustin Stables homebred let the leader build a two length lead early in - [FIRST SAMURAI Sophomore Triples Up on Stakes Victories](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurai-sophomore-triples-up-on-stakes-victories/) - FIRST SAMURAI’s Jolly Samurai won his first stakes of the year and third of his career when he won the Texas Thoroughbred Association Derby on Saturday at Sam Houston. Returning to his home state, Jolly Samurai went off as the favorite in the one-mile dirt race and was happy to let others get the attention - [First Mare Checked In Foal to BRIGHT FUTURE](https://claibornefarm.com/first-mare-checked-in-foal-to-bright-future/) - The first mare bred to Grade 1 winner BRIGHT FUTURE has checked in-foal, Claiborne Farm announced March 3. The mare, My Way (Unbridled’s Song - Mine Only), is the dam of nine winners from ten to race. She is half-sister to Grade 2 winner Academy Award, Grade 3 winner and stakes-producer Good Mood, and Grade - [Canadian Turf (G3) Victor Second WAR FRONT Winner of Day](https://claibornefarm.com/canadian-turf-g3-victor-second-war-front-winner-of-day/) - It was a two stakes winner day for WAR FRONT on Saturday when Fort Washington won the Canadian Turf Stakes (G3) in Florida and Liguria won the Buena Vista Stakes. Making his second start of 2025, the 6-year-old ran his 1 1/16-mile turf race just like Liguria ran hers – at the back. Fort Washington - [WAR FRONT’s Liguria Win Buena Vista Stakes (G2)](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-liguria-win-buena-vista-stakes-g2/) - It was an impressive last-to-first performance for WAR FRONT’s Liguria in Saturday’s Buena Vista Stakes (G2) to earn her third career stakes victory. Third last out in the Megahertz Stakes (G3), the 5-year-old was happy to sit back far off the runaway leader, but closer to the rest of the field. The mare had to - [Tampa Bay MSW Winner for WAR OF WILL](https://claibornefarm.com/tampa-bay-msw-winner-for-war-of-will/) - Patrica Pavlish’s WAR OF WILL homebred Peace Cloud sent his owner to the winner’s circle on Friday with a Maiden Special Weight victory at Tampa Bay. The 3-year-old didn’t give anyone else a chance at the lead in the one-mile turf race, immediately going to the lead after the break. Breaking from the widest gate, - [First Mare Checked In-foal to PRINCE OF MONACO](https://claibornefarm.com/first-mare-checked-in-foal-to-prince-of-monaco/) - The first mare bred to Grade 1 winner and stakes record setter PRINCE OF MONACO has been checked in-foal, Claiborne announced Feb. 27. The mare, Itgetsgreaterlater (Justify - Sotto Voce, by Tapit), is out of a full-sister to Cupid, earner of over $1.7 million, including victories in the Santa Anita Gold Cup (G1), Rebel (G2), - [WAR OF WILL Sophomore Wins Again at Santa Anita](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-will-sophomore-wins-again-at-santa-anita/) - It was a second win in three starts this year for WAR OF WILL’s Earned Not Given on Saturday with a 1 ¾ length victory as the favorite at Santa Anita. The one-mile turf race saw Earned Not Given with just one horse beat early when he raced over five lengths behind. As the field - [Grade 1-Winning RUNHAPPY Son Wins Pelican](https://claibornefarm.com/grade-1-winning-runhappy-son-wins-pelican/) - RUNHAPPY’s Grade 1 winner Nutella Fella added another stakes victory to his resume on Saturday with a win in the Listed Pelican Stakes at Tampa Bay. Looking to go one better than his runner-up finish in his seasonal debut, Nutella Fella went off as the favorite in this six furlong race. He showed good speed - [Another Weekend Double for WAR OF WILL](https://claibornefarm.com/another-weekend-double-for-war-of-will/) - For the second time this weekend, WAR OF WILL registered a winner when The Warden won an Oaklawn Park Maiden Special Weight against his elders. The Ron Moquett trainee was first out of the gate in the one-mile dirt race and set an easy pace up front. Kept well in hand by Ricardo Santana Jr., - [BLAME Colt Determined Winner of Kitten’s Joy](https://claibornefarm.com/blame-colt-determined-winner-of-kittens-joy/) - BLAME 3-year-old Charlie's to Blame became his sire’s first stakes winner of 2025 on Saturday with a victory in the Kitten’s Joy Stakes. Trained by Peter Eurton, the colt shipped across the country from California for this start and made it well worth it. Breaking first in the 1 1/16 mile turf race, Charlie's to - [WAR OF WILL Son Back in Winner’s Circle for Donk](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-will-son-back-in-winners-circle-for-donk/) - WAR OF WILL’s Just Clarity was back in the winner’s circle for the second time on Friday when he won at Aqueduct for David Donk and Joseph Bucci. Winning his maiden last out, the 3-year-old raced over six furlongs on the dirt in this race and had to deal with some problems at the start - [First Foal Born by Annapolis](https://claibornefarm.com/first-foal-born-by-annapolis/) - The first reported foal by Grade 1 winner Annapolis has been born at Claiborne, the farm announced Jan. 27. The foal is a healthy colt out of the Grade 1-placed mare Home Cooking, who was purchased by Ramona Bass specifically for Annapolis for $500,000 at the 2024 Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Winter Mixed sale. This is the - [LEA Gelding Registers Duncan F. Kenner Stakes Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/lea-gelding-registers-duncan-f-kenner-stakes-victory/) - LEA’s Kavod was back in the stakes spotlight on Saturday when the 6-year-old registered a win in the Duncan F. Kenner Stakes. Making his 2025 debut going 5 ½ furlongs on the dirt after the races were rained off the turf at Fair Grounds, Kavod was happy to watch the two horses ahead of him - [BLAME Earns Silver on 2025 TDN Value Podium](https://claibornefarm.com/blame-earns-silver-on-2025-tdn-value-podium/) - By now everyone knows BLAME to be a freakishly precocious broodmare sire. But he's value wearing other hats, too. Okay, so he had a tepid year by his standards, with five stakes winners but none at graded level. But that takes him up to 50 overall, at a solid 8 percent of named foals, with 21 graded - [FIRST SAMURAI’s Not On Herb Secures Fourth Stakes Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurais-not-on-herb-secures-fourth-stakes-victory/) - FIRST SAMURAI’s Not On Herb won his fourth career stakes race on Saturday with a victory in the Gary P. Palmisano Memorial Stakes at Fair Grounds. Making his 2025 debut a little over a month after ending 2024 with a stakes placing, Not On Herb was keen to get his year off on the right - [Duo In-Foal to ANNAPOLIS Set to Sell at Keeneland January](https://claibornefarm.com/duo-in-foal-to-annapolis-set-to-sell-at-keeneland-january/) - Two mares carrying foals from Grade 1 winner ANNAPOLIS’s first crop are set to go through the ring at this week’s Keeneland January Horses of All Ages in the second and third sessions. Selling as Hip 789 is Princess Erindelle, a 12-year-old stakes winner by Divine Park offered by Hermitage Farm. Finishing on the board - [WAR OF WILL’s War Signal Secures Second Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-wills-war-signal-secures-second-victory/) - WAR OF WILL’s stakes placedWar Signal visited the winner’s circle for the second straight time on Sunday with a Gulfstream Park Allowance victory. Making her first start since breaking her maiden at Woodbine last month, the Gary Barber homebred easily went to the lead in the one-mile synthetic race and showed why she was the - [WAR OF WILL’s Curahee Doubles Up on Victories](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-wills-curahee-doubles-up-on-victories/) - WAR OF WILL’s Curahee added a second win to his resume on Thursday with a win in a Fair Grounds Allowance Optional Claiming race to follow up two second place finishes in recent months. Also fourth in a stakes in September, Curahee made easy work of this race when going straight to the front in - [Walking In Memphis Leads Home WAR OF WILL Exacta At Fair Grounds](https://claibornefarm.com/walking-in-memphis-leads-home-war-of-will-exacta-at-fair-grounds/) - It was another debut winner trained by Mark Casse for WAR OF WILL on Saturday when Walking In Memphis led home an exacta for the stallion and his former trainer in a Gulfstream Park Maiden Special Weight. Making his first career start going 1 1/16 miles on the turf, Walking In Memphis broke well and - [Top Blood 12 Length Winner for WAR OF WILL](https://claibornefarm.com/top-blood-12-length-winner-for-war-of-will/) - Top Blood became another winner from WAR OF WILL’s first crop on Friday with a maiden victory at Laurel Park going 1 1/16 miles on the dirt. The colt took up a spot a few lengths off the leader early on as he raced four wide before edging closer down the backstretch. By the time - [Stakes Placed WAR OF WILL Daughter Wins at Woodbine](https://claibornefarm.com/stakes-placed-war-of-will-daughter-wins-at-woodbine/) - It was a second winner of the day for WAR OF WILL on Saturday when Gary Barber’s stakes placed homebred War Signal broke her maiden in her third start. Tackling just over a mile on Woodbine’s synthetic surface, War Signal was strong out of the gate and immediately went to the front. She wasn’t giving - [Stella E Veloce Wins at Tampa for WAR OF WILL](https://claibornefarm.com/stella-e-veloce-wins-at-tampa-for-war-of-will/) - Stella E Veloce became the latest winner for WAR OF WILL with a victory at Tampa Bay on Saturday. Making her third career start in the six-furlong dirt race, she wasn’t the first out of the gate at the break, but it didn’t take long for her to lead the field. She had to deal - [Second Stakes Win in a Row for RUNHAPPY’s Happy Is a Choice](https://claibornefarm.com/second-stakes-win-in-a-row-for-runhappys-happy-is-a-choice/) - It was a second straight stakes victory for RUNHAPPY’s Happy Is A Choice on Saturday with a victory in the Ring The Bell Stakes at Oaklawn. The 4-year-old John Alexander Ortiz trainee wasn’t in a huge hurry in the six-furlong dirt race when breaking last. He was content to run near the back of the - [Will Then First Stakes Winner for WAR OF WILL](https://claibornefarm.com/will-then-first-stakes-winner-for-war-of-will/) - WAR OF WILL’s Will Then became her sire’s first stakes winner on Saturday a month after breaking her maiden with a victory in the Jimmy Durante Stakes (G3). The 11-horse Grade 3 saw Will Then take up running as one of the back markers for much of the early running in the one-mile turf race. - [Just Clarity 15th Winner for WAR OF WILL](https://claibornefarm.com/just-clarity-15th-winner-for-war-of-will/) - It was a new WAR OF WILL winner on Saturday when the David Donk-trained Just Clarity won an Aqueduct maiden in his third start. Racing six furlongs on a sealed track, Just Clarity broke from the two-hole and happily tracked the leader from that spot. The race favorite was always within striking distance and took - [WAR OF WILL's 2025 Stud Fee Announced](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-wills-2025-stud-fee-announced/) - Claiborne Farm announced Nov. 18 that multiple Grade 1 winner WAR OF WILL’s stud fee will be set at $20,000 LFSN for the 2025 breeding season. Preakness Stakes (G1) and Maker’s Mark Mile (G1) winner WAR OF WILL is North America’s second-leading freshman sire by turf winners and earnings, led by the stakes-placed runners She’s - [First Mares Carrying Foals by ANNAPOLIS Hit Ring at November Sales](https://claibornefarm.com/first-mares-carrying-foals-by-annapolis-hit-ring-at-november-sales/) - Buyers are set to have 16 chances to buy mares in-foal to Grade 1 winner ANNAPOLIS over the next few weeks at both Fasig-Tipton and Keeneland. Flower Point kicks off the procession on Monday when she sells as Hip 256 with Darby Dan. A successful racemare, Flower Point was a stakes winner and Grade 3 - [WAR FRONT’s Safeen Leads Way For Claiborne-Sired Offerings at Keeneland November](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-safeen-leads-way-for-claiborne-sired-offerings-at-keeneland-november/) - WAR FRONT’s graded stakes winner Safeen is headed to Japan after Katsumi Yoshida went to $675,000 to secure her from the Hunter Valley Farm consignment. A Shadwell Farm-bred, the 4-year-old filly has been an exciting runner on the track with four wins and six other top three finishes in 16 starts for $746,599 in earnings. - [Claiborne Farm Announces 2023 Stud Fees](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-farm-announces-2023-stud-fees/) - Paris, KY – The Hancock family’s Claiborne Farm has announced 2023 stud fees for their stallion roster at the Paris, Ky.-based farm. The roster is led once again by the internationally-regarded WAR FRONT. This son of Danzig continues to be an elite source for success on the racetrack and in the sales ring, led by - [Claiborne Announces 2024 Stud Fee for Demarchelier (GB)](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-announces-2024-stud-fees-for-demarcheliergb/) - Claiborne Farm announced the 2024 stud fee for their regally-bred stallion Demarchelier (GB) will be set at $7,500 LFSN. The only son of top international stallion and sire of sires Dubawi (IRE) standing in Kentucky has gotten off the mark quickly with his first 2-year-olds. He currently has 10 winners, including two stakes horses and - [WAR FRONT’s Full Count Felicia Brings $1 Million at Fasig-Tipton](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-full-count-felicia-brings-1-million-at-fasig-tipton/) - WAR FRONT’s Full Count Felicia was in demand at the Fasig-Tipton November Sale on Monday night when a bidding war saw her hammer for $1 million to Willingham Stud. The mare has been a successful racemare for years with seven wins and three other top three finishes in 19 starts for $776,354 in earnings. The - [WAR OF WILL Filly Romps in Woodbine Debut](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-will-filly-romps-in-woodbine-debut/) - It was another debut winner at Woodbine for WAR OF WILL on Saturday when Patriotic War won by three lengths. Kicking off her career going six furlongs on the synthetic track, the Gary Barber homebred broke out at the start but was quickly on her way to the lead. She was given an easy time - [War of Destiny Leads WAR OF WILL Exacta at Woodbine](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-destiny-leads-war-of-will-exacta-at-woodbine/) - It was a second winner in two days for WAR OF WILL when War of Destiny led home a WAR OF WILL exacta with War to Remember a close second at Woodbine. Making his second start in the six furlong synthetic race, War of Destiny closely attended the leader with War to Remember just ahead - [DEMARCHELIER’s (GB) Watchtower Determined In Autumn Miss (G3) Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/demarcheliers-gb-watchtower-determined-in-autumn-miss-g3-victory/) - DEMARCHELIER (GB) daughter Watchtower made the most of her stakes debut on Sunday with a determined victory in the Autumn Miss Stakes (G3) to give her sire his first stakes winner. The one-mile turf race run at Santa Anita saw Watchtower settle as one of the back three horses while the leader ran away from - [Will Then on Top at Woodbine for WAR OF WILL](https://claibornefarm.com/will-then-on-top-at-woodbine-for-war-of-will/) - For the second time in two days, WAR OF WILL registered a maiden winner when Will Then won a Woodbine Maiden Special Weight. A homebred for George Strawbridge making her second start, the filly raced widest of all into the first turn of the one-mile race before finding a closer path to the rail during - [2YO FIRST SAMURAI Juvenile Doubles Up On Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/2yo-first-samurai-juvenile-doubles-up-on-stakes/) - It was a third straight victory for FIRST SAMURAI’s undefeated Jolly Samurai in the Clever Trevor Stakes on Friday night. Already a stakes winner after his victory in the Kip Deville Stakes last out, the Danny Pish-trainee was happy to be one of the back markers for the first half of the seven-furlong dirt race. - [Executor 10th Winner for WAR OF WILL](https://claibornefarm.com/executor-10th-winner-for-war-of-will/) - It was a new WAR OF WILL winner at Keeneland on Friday when Executor took command early and never let go of the lead. The Chris Block-trainee had a rough start in the 1 1/8-mile turf race but quickly went to front and led from the inside. Having to deal with a horse next to - [WAR OF WILL Filly Brings $230,000 From McPeek at Fasig-Tipton October](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-will-filly-brings-230000-from-mcpeek-at-fasig-tipton-october/) - Kenny McPeek was the buyer of a $230,000 WAR OF WILL filly at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October Yearlings Sale to end the stallion’s second yearling sales season. The Betz Thoroughbreds offering had plenty of updates throughout her page before selling to make her even more attractive than when entered. Her dam Star Silver’s juvenile colt - [PRINCE OF MONACO Retired from Racing](https://claibornefarm.com/prince-of-monaco-retired-from-racing/) - Claiborne Farm announced Oct. 25 that PRINCE OF MONACO, one of the top dirt sprinters of his class and the only son of legendary stallion Speightstown to win a Grade 1 at age 2, has been retired from racing. He will be available for inspection at Claiborne Farm in Paris, KY during the November sales - [Thirteen for SILVER STATE at Fasig-Tipton October](https://claibornefarm.com/thirteen-for-silver-state-at-fasig-tipton-october/) - Grade 1 winner SILVER STATE’s first yearlings started the sales season as Fasig-Tipton’s Kentucky campus, and they’ll end it there this week with 13 on offer during the four-session sale. The first through the ring is the Buckland Sales-offered Hip 85, a half-sister to RUNHAPPY’s stakes placed Mischievous M. The duo is out of the - [PRINCE OF MONACO To Stand At Claiborne Farm Upon Retirement](https://claibornefarm.com/prince-of-monaco-to-stand-at-claiborne-farm-upon-retirement/) - Claiborne Farm has secured the breeding rights to PRINCE OF MONACO, one of the top dirt sprinters of his class and the only son of legendary stallion Speightstown to win a Grade 1 at age 2. He will enter stud at the Paris, Ky., farm upon his retirement from racing. The 3-year-old is targeting the - [WAR FRONT’s Sumter Back On Top In Lure](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-sumter-back-on-top-in-lure/) - WAR FRONT’s evergreen runner Sumter was back to his winning ways on Saturday with a victory in the Lure Stakes at Santa Anita for owner-breeders Perry and Ramona Bass. Sumter was happy to settle into third with Mike Smith aboard in the one-mile turf race when another horse opened a few lengths on the field. - [Claiborne Farm Announces Fees For 2025 Breeding Season](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-farm-announces-fees-for-2025-breeding-season/) - Claiborne Farm in Paris, Ky., has announced the advertised fees for its 2025 stallion roster, led once again by the venerable War Front. WAR FRONT, a son of the mighty Danzig, will stand for an advertised fee of $75,000. He is North America’s leading sire by lifetime percentage of stakes winners and graded stakes winners. - [WAR OF WILL’s Will Reign Goes All The Way in Woodbine Win](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-wills-will-reign-goes-all-the-way-in-woodbine-win/) - WAR OF WILL’s Will Reign visited the winner’s circle for the first time on Saturday when the filly won a Woodbine Maiden Special Weight after two starts at the stakes level. The Mark Casse trainee broke from the inside post in the 5 ½ furlong synthetic race as the race favorite and quickly went to - [Grade 1 Winner Bright Future Retired To Claiborne Farm](https://claibornefarm.com/grade-1-winner-bright-future-retired-to-claiborne-farm/) - Bright Future, the winner of the stallion-making Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) has been retired to Claiborne Farm to enter stud for the 2025 breeding season. The 5-year-old son of Curlin won five of 11 career starts and earned $947,940 for owners Repole Stable and St. Elias Stables and Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher. - [Mawu Impressive Juvenile Winner for BLAME](https://claibornefarm.com/mawu-impressive-juvenile-winner-for-blame/) - The Bob Baffert-trained BLAME filly Mawu made a good first impression on Sunday when she easily won a Santa Anita Maiden Special Weight going six furlongs. The filly wasn’t the first out of the gate but quickly entered a duel for the lead after that. Mawu inched ahead as they blazed around the turn and - [WAR OF WILL’s Reflected Glory Romps On Debut](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-wills-reflected-glory-romps-on-debut/) - It was a Turkish winner for WAR OF WILL on Tuesday when Reflected Glory won at Kocaeli by six lengths. Making his debut going six furlongs, Reflected Glory was hustled from the gate and raced keenly in third a few lengths behind the leader. As they entered the stretch, Reflected Glory asked him for more - [Jolly Samurai Newest FIRST SAMURAI Stakes Winner](https://claibornefarm.com/jolly-samurai-newest-first-samurai-stakes-winner/) - FIRST SAMURARI juvenile Jolly Samurai stayed perfect in two starts on Sunday evening with a win in the Kip Deville Stakes at Remington Park. Trained by Danny Pish for Jake Brown, the gelding was happy to take up a spot at the back of the field. Staying near the back for the first half of - [RUNHAPPY’S Rotknee Wins Leon Reed Memorial](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-rotknee-wins-leon-reed-memorial/) - It was another impressive stakes victory for RUNHAPPY’s Rotknee on Monday when he won the Leon Reed Memorial Stakes by 5 ¾ lengths. Sitting behind one runner early in the six-furlong dirt race after a slow break, Rotknee took over once he was back in stride and showed why he race the race favorite. Pulling - [Claiborne Stallions Register Fruitful Keeneland September](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-stallions-register-fruitful-keeneland-september/) - Claiborne stallions saw good results throughout the Keeneland September Yearling Sale with yearlings by both established and new Claiborne stallions catching the eye during the 12-session sale. BLAME’s September sale was led by a $350,000 purchase by Steve Young. The colt was offered by Scott Mallory on behalf of Determined Stud. Out of the two-time - [BLAME’s Crazy Frazy Wins Aventura](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-crazy-frazy-wins-aventura/) - It was a second straight stakes victory for BLAME’s Crazy Frazy at Gulfstream Park on Saturday when she won the Aventura Stakes. Trained by Jorge Delgado for Lea Farms, she was making her first start away from Monmouth Park in the one-mile dirt race and immediately dealt with a challenge when bumped hard at the - [SILVER STATE Set for Big First Week at Keeneland September](https://claibornefarm.com/silver-state-set-for-big-first-week-at-keeneland-september/) - Buyers will have plenty of opportunities to buy yearlings from SILVER STATE’s first crop during this year’s Keeneland September Sale with 74 cataloged at the sale. Sixteen of those come during the first three books, starting with Hip 231 offered by Paramount Sales. The colt bred by Vincent Colbert out of Special Treat is a - [RUNHAPPY’s Happy Is a Choice Newest Stakes Winner for Sire](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-happy-is-a-choice-newest-stakes-winner-for-sire/) - RUNHAPPY’s Happy Is a Choice became his sire’s newest stakes winner on Saturday with a win in the Louisville Thoroughbred Society Stakes at Churchill Downs. Happy Is a Choice raced nearly five lengths off the leader early in the six-furlong dirt race when racing four paths wide down the backstretch. Sent even wider into the - [WAR FRONT’s Full Count Felicia Runs Away with E.P. Taylor (G1)](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-full-count-felicia-runs-away-with-e-p-taylor-g1/) - It was a new Grade 1 winner for WAR FRONT on Saturday when Full Count Felicia won the E.P. Taylor Stakes (G1) in her Grade 1 debut at Woodbine. She was the first out of the gate in the he 1 ¼ mile turf race nd quickly opened a few lengths on the field. The - [Pair of $250,000 Colts Kick Off SILVER STATE’s Keeneland September](https://claibornefarm.com/pair-of-250000-colts-kick-off-silver-states-keeneland-september/) - The first yearlings by SILVER STATE were popular during the first two book of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale this week, led by a pair of $250,000 colts. Red Wings purchased the first SILVER STATE through the ring during the second day of selling when the Paramount Sales consignee went for the $250,000 tag. Out - [WAR OF WILL’s Will Not Be Swayed Romps in Kentucky Downs MSW](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-wills-will-not-be-swayed-romps-in-kentucky-downs-msw/) - It was a big day at Kentucky Downs for WAR OF WILL on Sunday when the stallion not only registered his third stakes performer but also earned a new winner when Will Not Be Swayed won a Maiden Special Weight. Racing over 6 ½ furlongs, the filly went off as the race favorite and raced - [WAR FRONT Doubles Up at Kentucky Downs with Goliad](https://claibornefarm.com/war-front-doubles-up-at-kentucky-downs-with-goliad/) - It was a second Kentucky Downs stakes winner of the week for WAR FRONT on Saturday when Goliad won his second straight race in the Mint Millions Stakes (G3). It was almost déjà vu in the one-mile race when the WAR FRONT son went straight to the lead just like his daughter had done on - [WAR FRONT’S Safeen Determined One Dreamer Winner](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-safeen-determined-one-dreamer-winner/) - WAR FRONT’s Grade 3 winner Safeen was again in the stakes winner’s circle on Thursday with a victory in the Listed One Dreamer Stakes at Kentucky Downs. The filly immediately jumped out ready to roll in the one-mile race over the unique course and took the lead. Breaking from a middle gate, she angled for - [BLAME’s Crazy Frazy Impressive Sapling Winner](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-crazy-frazy-impressive-sapling-winner/) - Crazy Frazy became another juvenile stakes winner for BLAME on Saturday when the colt won the Listed Sapling Stakes. The last to load in the one-mile dirt race, Crazy Frazy was first out of the gate before being positioned a few lengths behind the leaders. Sitting in third three paths from the rail down the - [LEA’s Anaita Wins Lebanon Valley](https://claibornefarm.com/leas-anaita-wins-lebanon-valley/) - Bernard Dunham-owned and trained Anaita became a new stakes winner for LEA on Friday with a victory in the Lebanon Valley Stakes at Penn National. Looking for her third consecutive victory, Anaita raced in midpack throughout much of the running of the five-furlong turf race in a close field of horses. The mare spent much - [WAR OF WILL’s She’s Got Will Wins in Saratoga Debut](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-wills-shes-got-will-wins-in-saratoga-debut/) - It was a Saratoga Maiden Special Weight winner for WAR OF WILL on Thursday when She’s Got Will won on debut for Gary Barber. The filly started her career going 1 1/16 miles on the turf and was never far from the lead. With a quarter mile left to go, she was urged on by - [SILVER STATE Duo Offered at Fasig-Tipton New York-Bred](https://claibornefarm.com/silver-state-duo-offered-at-fasig-tipton-new-york-bred/) - SILVER STATE is represented by two yearlings at the Fasig-Tipton New York-Bred Sale next week with both selling on Monday. Hip 441 offered by Paramount Sales is the first foal out of the Super Saver mare Crazy Mary. The filly bred by Windylea Farm is a granddaughter of Grade 2 winner Mary Delaney. That mare - [Pigalle Newest Stakes Winner for BLAME](https://claibornefarm.com/pigalle-newest-stakes-winner-for-blame/) - Pigalle became BLAME’s newest stakes winner on Sunday with a Groupie Doll Stakes victory at Ellis Park. The filly raced second-to last in the one-mile dirt race after a tough start but wasn’t far behind the leader in the tightly packed field. Jockey Luan Machado let the filly make her own way during the first - [WAR FRONT Mare on Top in Canadian Stakes (G2)](https://claibornefarm.com/war-front-mare-on-top-in-canadian-stakes-g2/) - WAR FRONT’s Full Count Felicia returned to the winner’s circle this weekend with a victory in the Canadian Stakes (G2) at Woodbine on Saturday. The WAR FRONT daughter wasn’t the fastest out of the gate in the 1 1/8-mile turf race, but that didn’t stop her from going straight to the front in the race. - [WAR FRONT and BLAME Make Impact at Fasig-Tipton Saratoga](https://claibornefarm.com/war-front-and-blame-make-impact-at-fasig-tipton-saratoga/) - It was a $300,000 filly for WAR FRONT at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale this week when offered by Indian Creek early in the first session. Purchased by Claiborne Farm as agent, she come from a big family as a daughter of BLAME’s daughter Complicated. Complicated is also the dam of Grade 2 winner Honor D - [The Brigade Fifth Winner For WAR OF WILL](https://claibornefarm.com/the-brigade-fifth-winner-for-war-of-will/) - Third on debut, WAR OF WILL’s The Brigade went two better at Colonial Downs on Thursday with a Maiden Special Weight victory in his second start. The juvenile was first out of the gate, but was happy to take up a spot as one of the back markers in the one-mile turf race under Emisael - [Your So Sillea Newest Stakes Winner for LEA](https://claibornefarm.com/your-so-sillea-newest-stakes-winner-for-lea/) - Your So Sillea was the newest stakes winner for LEA on Monday when she won the Twin Bridges Stakes. Making her third start at the stakes level, she was quick away in the six furlong dirt race. She set a pressured pace ahead of Swall, with that runner pushing her throughout the early stages. Coming - [WAR OF WILL Juvenile Romps at Thistledown](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-will-juvenile-romps-at-thistledown/) - For the second time in just a matter of days, WAR OF WILL scored another winner when Streets of War romped by 8 ½ lengths in a Thistledown Maiden Special Weight. Going off as a heavy favorite after registering two bullets in his last three works, Streets of War showed why bettors had faith with - [Broodmare Of The Year Liable, Dam Of Champion Blame, Dies At Age 29](https://claibornefarm.com/broodmare-of-the-year-liable-dam-of-champion-blame-dies-at-age-29/) - Liable, the 2010 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year best known for producing Eclipse Award champion and Breeders’ Cup Classic winner BLAME, died on July 19 due to the infirmities of old age. The 29-year-old daughter of Seeking the Gold was a homebred for Claiborne Farm, in partnership with Nicole Perry Gorman, out of the Grade - [WAR OF WILL Juvenile Dominant at Colonial](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-will-juvenile-dominant-at-colonial/) - It was another winner for WAR OF WILL on Thursday when Curahee impressed in a Colonial Downs Maiden Special Weight. Racing over 5 ½ furlongs on the turf, the juvenile pressed the leader for much of the race from his outside position as the race favorite. Done playing by the time the field reached the - [WAR FRONT’s Bullet Stays Undefeated in My Dear](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-bullet-stays-undefeated-in-my-dear/) - WAR FRONT juvenile Bullet went two-for-two in stakes on Saturday with a victory in the My Dear Stakes at Woodbine. The 5 ½ furlong affair on the synthetic saw Bullet break among the best horses before settling behind a group battling for the lead. Racing a few paths wide gave Bullet plenty of space to - [WAR FRONT’s Fort Washington Wins Monmouth Stakes (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-first-washington-wins-monmouth-stakes-g3/) - It was a first graded stakes win for WAR FRONT’s stakes victor Fort Washington in the Monmouth Stakes (G3) at Monmouth Park on Saturday. Racing over 1 1/8 miles on the turf, Fort Washington was content to race two paths wide alongside another runner as they entered the backstretch a few lengths behind the leaders. - [WAR FRONT Filly Eyeing Royal Ascot After Gulfstream Stakes Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/war-front-filly-eyeing-royal-ascot-after-gulfstream-stakes-victory/) - She took an eventful path to get there, but in the end, WAR FRONT’s Bullet punched her ticket to Royal Ascot with a win in the Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies Stakes on Saturday. The victory earned her an automatic berth to one of six Royal Ascot juvenile races. Making her career debut in the five-furlong - [2YO Crazy Frazy Newest Winner for BLAME](https://claibornefarm.com/2yo-crazy-frazy-newest-winner-for-blame/) - BLAME’s juvenile Crazy Frazy made a trip to the winner’s circle in his second start on Saturday with a Monmouth Park Maiden Special Weight victory for Lea Farms. Trained by Jorge Delgado, the colt was quick out of the gate in the five-furlong dirt sprint and quickly entered into a duel. That battle would last - [SILVER STATE Duo on Offer at Fasig-Tipton July](https://claibornefarm.com/silver-state-duo-on-offer-at-fasig-tipton-july/) - It will be a busy few minutes for SILVER STATE on Tuesday when his two on offer at the Fasig-Tipton July Sale go one after the other as Hips 77 and 78. Penn Sales offers Hip 77 on behalf of Gilbert and Penn out of the multiple stakes winning mare Summerland. This is the second - [WAR OF WILL’s Flip Flops Earns MSW Win at Ellis Park](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-wills-flip-flops-earns-msw-win-at-ellis-park/) - It was another winner for WAR OF WILL on Saturday when Flip Flops won an Ellis Park Maiden Special Weight in her third start. The Mark Casse trainee had to endure trouble from another runner early in the one-mile turf race and went into the first turn wide. Jockey Luan Machado decided that was the - [CATHOLIC BOY Colt Adds Copa 4 De Julio Stakes (PR-G1) Win To Resume](https://claibornefarm.com/catholic-boy-colt-adds-copa-4-de-julio-stakes-pr-g1-win-to-resume/) - CATHOLIC BOY’s Puerto Rican Grade 3 winner El Catolico was back in the winner’s circle on Thursday with a victory in the Copa 4 De Julio Stakes (PR-G1) going 1 3/16 miles. Looking for his second straight victory and the fifth of his career, El Catolico raced wide down the stretch the first time when - [Willow Oak First Winner for WAR OF WILL](https://claibornefarm.com/willow-oak-first-winner-for-war-of-will/) - The sire of two stakes placed runners already this year, WAR OF WILL hit another milestone on Monday when Willow Oak became his first winner. Starting off her career racing over 4 ½ furlongs on Presque Isle’s All Weather surface, the filly broke well before settling about four lengths behind the leaders. Around the turn, - [Six For WAR OF WILL at OBS June](https://claibornefarm.com/six-for-war-of-will-at-obs-june/) - The leading freshman sire of stakes performers this year, WAR OF WILL sees six juveniles offered at this week’s OBS June 2-Year-Olds In Training Sale. The dual surface Grade 1 winner has one offering on the first day when Bobby Dodd offers Hip 331, a colt out of Virginia Hill. The winning Sky Mesa mare - [LEA’s Media Luna Wins Fourth Stakes in Clasico Vuelve Candy B](https://claibornefarm.com/leas-media-luna-wins-fourth-stakes-in-clasico-vuelve-candy-b/) - LEA’s Media Luna added another stakes victory to her record on Sunday with a win in the Clasico Vuelve Candy B S. (PR-G3), her fourth graded stakes victory. Media Luna raced prominently for much of the 1 1/16 mile race, trading second and third with another runner just behind the leader. Around the turn, she - [Second Stakes Victory In a Row for FIRST SAMURAI’s Not On Herb](https://claibornefarm.com/second-stakes-victory-in-a-row-for-first-samurais-not-on-herb/) - FIRST SAMURAI saw son Not On Herb capture his second career stakes win last month and he was back again on Saturday with a victory in the Louisiana Legends Sprint Stakes. The David Terre trainee never strayed far from the leader in the 5 ½ furlong race when forwardly placed by jockey Juan Vargas. Sitting - [WAR FRONT’S First World War Registers Penn Mile (G3) Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-first-world-war-registers-penn-mile-g3-victory/) - WAR FRONT’s First World War bounced back on Friday evening from a rare off-the-board performance with a win in the Penn Mile Stakes (G3) for his second graded stakes victory. Racing over a mile on the turf with Frankie Dettori, First World War had a rough start when checked soon after the break before settling - [DEMARCHELIER’S (GB) Class Photo Wins Second Straight](https://claibornefarm.com/demarcheliers-gb-class-photo-wins-second-straight/) - DEMARCHELIER’s (GB) talented 3-year-old Class Photo took his record to two wins in three starts on Tuesday with an Allowance victory for owner-breeder Stella Thayer. Winning his maiden last out going 1 1/16 miles on the turf, Class Photo was cut back to one mile for the Presque Isle Downs race by trainer Arnaud Delacour. - [BLAME’s Sibayan Wins Derby Du Midi](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-sibayan-wins-derby-du-midi/) - It was another international stakes winner for BLAME on Saturday when Sibayan won the Listed Derby Du Midi in France. Looking to return to the winner’s circle after his winning streak was broken last out, he cut back to 1 3/16 to get the job done in this event. The Aga Khan homebred broke a - [WAR OF WILL Trio On Offer at Fasig-Tipton Midlantic](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-will-trio-on-offer-at-fasig-tipton-midlantic/) - Just over a week after seeing two of his first runners place in stakes, WAR OF WILL looks back to the sales ring when three of his colts sell at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May 2-Year-Olds In Training Sale. His only offering on the first day of the sale is Hip 39, the third foal out - [BLAME Colt Sells for $400,000 at Fasig-Tipton Midlantic](https://claibornefarm.com/blame-colt-sells-for-400000-at-fasig-tipton-midlantic/) - Finding success with BLAME runners on the track, bloodstock agent Dennis O’Neill put his name on the ticket for another potential star this week when going to $400,000 to purchase a BLAME colt at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May 2-Year-Olds In Training Sale. Bred by Pope, Marc, and Pope McLean Jr. in Kentucky, the Top Line - [WAR OF WILL On Top After First Runners’ Debuts](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-will-on-top-after-first-runners-debuts/) - It has been an impressive start for dual surface Grade 1 winner WAR OF WILL, with four of his six starters hitting the board in their first few weeks on the track and his two stakes performers having him lead multiple sire lists. That first runner came on April 26 covering 5 ½ furlongs on - [BLAME’s Ribaltagaia Earns First Stakes Victory in Prix des Lilas](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-ribaltagaia-earns-first-stakes-victory-in-prix-des-lilas/) - BLAME’s Ribaltagaia registered her first stakes victory in her second start at the level Saturday with a win in the Listed Prix des Lilas at Chantilly. Set to contest the one-mile distance she’s seen in all but one of her starts, the Gianluca Bietolini-trained runner broke well to immediately take over pacemaking duties at the - [Jacob West to Join Claiborne Farm](https://claibornefarm.com/jacob-west-to-join-claiborne-farm/) - Paris, KY - Claiborne Farm announced May 8 that Jacob West will be joining the Claiborne team beginning in October as the farm’s Stallion Seasons & Bloodstock Manager. West, a Kentucky native, graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Economics. He began his career in the Thoroughbred industry at the ground level, - [FIRST SAMURAI’s Not On Herb Registers Second Stakes Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurais-not-on-herb-registers-second-stakes-victory/) - FIRST SAMURAI’s Not On Herb registered his second career stakes victory on Saturday with a win in the King Creole Stakes at Evangeline. The 5 ½ furlong dirt sprint saw the David Terre trainee break first before settling in midpack a few lengths off the leaders. Racing in the five path as the field raced - [RUNHAPPY’s Rotknee Wins Again in Affirmed Success](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-rotknee-wins-again-in-affirmed-success/) - William Butler’s evergreen RUNHAPPY son Rotknee returned to the winner’s circle on Thursday when scoring a victory in the Affirmed Succes Stakes for his sixth career stakes win. Trained by Mike Maker, Rotknee went the lead soon after the gate in the six-furlong race to take command of the pace. The horse had to deal - [Catholika Latest Winner for CATHOLIC BOY](https://claibornefarm.com/catholika-latest-winner-for-catholic-boy/) - The second time was the charm for CATHOLIC BOY’s Catholika on Sunday when the Korina Stable-owned filly won a Gulfstream Park Maiden Special Weight. Catholika was happy to settle in midpack behind the leaders in the 1 mile and 70 yard race on the synthetic track. Racing two paths wide early, she was sent even - [FIRST SAMURAI’S XY Speed Wins Again](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurais-xy-speed-wins-again/) - It was a second straight victory for FIRST SAMURAI’s stakes winning XY Speed on Saturday when the evergreen runner raced to victory in a Gulfstream Park Handicap. Trained by Michael Lerman for Clear Stars Stable, the 8-year-old broke from the second widest gate in the 5 ½ furlong turf race and spent the early half - [Juveniles by Young Claiborne Sires Catch Eye at OBS Spring](https://claibornefarm.com/juveniles-by-young-claiborne-sires-catch-eye-at-obs-spring/) - A WAR OF WILL colt caught the eye of Cherie DeVaux on Wednesday at the OBS Spring 2-Year-Olds In Training Sale when she went to $400,000 to acquire him from Grassroots Training and Sales. Breezing in :10.0 last week, it was the second time through the ring for the Hermitage Farm-bred, who also sold last - [Seventeen On Offer at OBS Spring for WAR OF WILL](https://claibornefarm.com/seventeen-on-offer-at-obs-spring-for-war-of-will/) - WAR OF WILL’s first juvenile crop sees 17 on offer at this year’s OBS Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds In Training held on April 16 – 19. The first through the ring offered by Davis Breaking and Training is Hip 18, a colt named Executor. Bred by Mesingw Farm, the colt is a half-brother to two - [DEMARCHELIER (GB) Duo Win in Florida](https://claibornefarm.com/demarchelier-gb-duo-win-in-florida/) - It was a Florida double for DEMARCHELIER (GB) on Saturday, including a new winner with Gallic Charm winning on his second start. The Peter Brant homebred trained by Chad Brown wasn’t first out of the gate in the 1 1/8-mile turf race at Tampa Bay, but quickly pressed the pace as he raced a few - [Keeneland MSW Win for CATHOLIC BOY’s Faith Understood](https://claibornefarm.com/keeneland-msw-win-for-catholic-boys-faith-understood/) - It was a big win for CATHOLIC BOY’s Faith Understood at Keeneland on the opening day of the meet when the Jonathan Thomas-trained filly broke her maiden at the track. Making her second start in the Keeneland Maiden Special Weight over 1 3/16 miles on the turf, she wasn’t willing to move far from the - [WAR FRONT Son Successful in Appleton Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/war-front-son-successful-in-appleton-stakes/) - WAR FRONT’s Smokin’ T returned to his winning ways on Saturday with a determined victory in the Appleton Stakes at Gulfstream Park. The 5-year-old horse broke from one of the widest gates in the one-mile race before racing in midpack. Tucked into a rail spot before the field even hit the first turn, Smokin’ T - [WAR OF WILL Juveniles Make Debut at OBS March](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-will-juveniles-make-debut-at-obs-march/) - Dual-surface Grade 1 winner WAR OF WILL is the sire of seven 2-year-olds cataloged at the OBS March 2-Year-Olds In Training Sale to kick off a juvenile sales season that sees his first crop on offer. Breezing in :10.0, Hip 154 bred by Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners goes through the ring with Top Line Sales. The - [WAR OF WILL Juveniles Led By $180,000 Filly at OBS March](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-will-juveniles-led-by-180000-filly-at-obs-march/) - First juveniles by dual surface Grade 1 winner WAR OF WILL were in high demand at this week’s OBS March 2-Year-Olds In Training Sale with a $180,000 filly leading the charge. Purchased by CJ Stables from Top Line Sales, the :10.0 breezer is the second foal out of Curlin daughter Curled. That mare’s first runner - [Royal Wintour Impressive for DEMARCHELIER (GB) At Gulfstream](https://claibornefarm.com/royal-wintour-impressive-for-demarchelier-gb-at-gulfstream/) - It was another winner for DEMARCHELIER (GB) on Sunday when Royal Wintour impressed at Gulfstream Park. Making her second start after finishing second on debut, Royal Wintour stalked the pace early in the one-mile turf race just a length away from the leader. She steadily moved closer down the backstretch, until she was pouring the - [Friday Winner Triple for DEMARCHELIER (GB)](https://claibornefarm.com/friday-winner-triple-for-demarchelier-gb/) - It was a good first day of March on Friday for DEMARCHELIER (GB), whose three winners on both the dirt and the turf included his 20th winner overall. Two of those winners came at Sam Houston with Kentucky Dawn becoming his sire’s 20th first crop winner in the second race. Racing on the grass going - [CATHOLIC BOY 3-Year-Olds Kick off March In Style](https://claibornefarm.com/catholic-boy-3-year-olds-kick-off-march-in-style/) - CATHOLIC BOY’s first three-year-olds have come out running and the first weekend of March was no different, with the stallion registering two stakes placers in 24 hours. A winner on debut, Barbratina has been a nice second in each of her three starts since and March 1 was another one of those in her stakes - [Kinetic Sky's Stymie Victory Puts RUNHAPPY On Top](https://claibornefarm.com/kinetic-skys-stymie-victory-puts-runhappy-on-top/) - It was a General Sire List-topping victory for RUNHAPPY on Saturday when son Kinetic Sky registered his first stakes victory in the Stymie Stakes to become the fourth stakes winner of the year for his sire. Third in a Grade 3 to start the year, Kinetic Sky handled the rainy weather well in the one-mile - [First Mare In-foal to Grade 1 Winner Annapolis](https://claibornefarm.com/first-mare-in-foal-to-grade-1-winner-annapolis/) - Paris, KY - Claiborne Farm announced Feb. 29 that the first mare has checked in-foal to Annapolis. He was bred to St Claude (by Tiznow), a mare owned by Pete and Martha Williams, from the family of Horse of the Year FLIGHTLINE. She is boarded at Nicky Drion Thoroughbreds. Annapolis, a Grade 1-winning son of - [Take My Picture Another Winner for DEMARCHELIER (GB)](https://claibornefarm.com/take-my-picture-another-winner-for-demarchelier-gb/) - It was a seventh winner of the year for DEMARCHELIER (GB) on Saturday when Take My Picture broke her maiden in a Sam Houston Maiden Special Weight over a mile on the turf. Making her second career start, Take My Picture was second to last for much of the run, less than five lengths behind - [RUNHAPPY Son Wins Gulfstream Park Sprint in Seasonal Debut](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappy-son-wins-gulfstream-park-sprint-in-seasonal-debut/) - A Grade 3-placed runner, RUNHAPPY’s Run Classic registered his first stakes victory on Saturday with a win in the Gulfstream Park Sprint Stakes. The six-furlong dirt dash saw Run Classic break from the inside post before settling back into the rear of the field with just two horses beat. It wasn’t until the turn that - [Grade 1-Placed Colt Becomes First Stakes Winner For CATHOLIC BOY](https://claibornefarm.com/grade-1-placed-colt-becomes-first-stakes-winner-for-catholic-boy/) - Puerto Rican Grade 1-placed El Catolico became CATHOLIC BOY’s first stakes winner in a big way with a win in the Clasico Jorge Washington Stakes (PR-G3) by 1 ¾ lengths. Racing over 1 1/16 miles at Camarero, El Catolico stalked the leader throughout the race, biding his time just over a length behind that one. - [Destiny Star Leads Three Winner Week For CATHOLIC BOY in Tampa Bay Romp](https://claibornefarm.com/catholic-boys-destiny-star-romps-in-tampa-aoc/) - CATHOLIC BOY’s Destiny Star again impressed on Saturday when the Siena Farms homebred stayed undefeated in 2024 with a 4 ½ length romp at Tampa Bay Downs. Breaking as one of the first out of the gate in the one-mile turf Allowance Optional Claiming race, Destiny Star quickly took command. Staying with another runner early - [Three On Offer for SILVER STATE at Fasig-Tipton](https://claibornefarm.com/three-on-offer-for-silver-state-at-fasig-tipton/) - One of the final mixed sales of the season, the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale gives buyers a few more chances to buy short yearlings by Grade 1 winner SILVER STATE with three on offer at the sale. The first for the stallion is the Pioneer Ventures-bred Hip 69, offered by Hartwell Farm. The January-born - [BLAME’s Epic Ride Wins Leonatus in Stakes Debut](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-epic-ride-wins-leonatus-in-stakes-debut/) - BLAME 3-year-old Epic Ride made sure he was in contention from the start of the Leonatus Stakes on Friday when romping to a four-length victory in his stakes debut. The one-mile race at Turfway Park saw Epic Ride duel straight from the gate with another runner having a slight advantage early. The duel continued until - [Cross-Country Graded Stakes Double for WAR FRONT](https://claibornefarm.com/cross-country-graded-stakes-double-for-war-front/) - It was a graded stakes double for WAR FRONT on Saturday when First World War’s victory in the Kitten’s Joy S. (G3) was followed up across the country by Goliad in the Thunder Road S. (G3). Racing over 1 1/16 miles on the turf, First World War shadowed Tocayo around the track. Sitting about a - [First Crop DEMARCHELIER (GB) Runners Looking Picture Perfect](https://claibornefarm.com/first-crop-demarchelier-gb-runners-looking-picture-perfect/) - The only son of Dubawi (Ire) standing in Kentucky, DEMARCHELIER (GB) quickly made his case as another emerging superstar by the stallion with his first juveniles putting him near the top of his class in 2023. DEMARCHELIER (GB) saw 34 runners make at least one start in 2023, with his 12 winners giving him a - [RUNHAPPY’S Rotknee Romps in Say Florida Sandy](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-rotknee-romps-in-say-florida-sandy/) - It was a second stakes winner in two days for RUNHAPPY when his consistent son Rotknee won the Say Florida Sandy Stakes for his fourth career stakes victory. The William Butler homebred was one of the last out of the gate in the seven-furlong dirt race but soon rectified that and put himself in position - [Guanare Another Impressive RUNHAPPY Stakes Winner](https://claibornefarm.com/guanare-another-impressive-runhappy-stakes-winner/) - Guanare became RUNHAPPY’s 14th stakes winner on Saturday in only his fourth start with a victory in the Spectacular Bid Stakes at Laurel Park. Off slowly in the seven-furlong race on the dirt, he was happy to track the leaders early on as he raced three wide in the mud. Just over halfway through the - [DEMARCHELIER’S (GB) Bandwagon Wins Santa Anita MSW](https://claibornefarm.com/demarcheliers-gb-bandwagon-wins-santa-anita-msw/) - It was a second winner in two days for DEMARCHELIER (GB) when Bandwagon won a Santa Anita Maiden Special Weight in his 2024 debut. Racing over 1 1/8 miles on the turf, Bandwagon went off as the race favorite but had to steady early on and settled in last place over seven furlongs behind the - [Watchtower a List-Topping Winner for DEMARCHELIER (GB)](https://claibornefarm.com/watchtower-a-list-topping-winner-for-demarchelier-gb/) - The winners kept coming for DEMARCHELIER (GB) on Saturday when Watchtower won a Tampa Bay Maiden Special Weight. Raced by DEMARCHELIER’s (GB) race connections of trainer Chad Brown and owner-breeder Peter Brant, Watchtower was among the first out of the gate in the one-mile turf race. The filly raced in third a few lengths off - [Two Winners in 24 Hours for CATHOLIC BOY](https://claibornefarm.com/two-winners-in-24-hours-for-catholic-boy/) - It was two winners in 24 hours for CATHOLIC BOY when Destiny Star broke her maiden a day before Mission Ready registered his second career victory. Returning to the turf, Destiny Star raced just a length behind the leader in second for much of the five furlong event at Tampa Bay. Going a few paths - [Another Impressive Winner for DEMARCHLIER (GB) at Turfway](https://claibornefarm.com/another-impressive-winner-for-demarchlier-gb-at-turfway/) - It was a third winner of the year for DEMARCHELIER (GB) on Thursday when Sarah Wells homebred High Fashion Kate romped home by eight lengths to break her maiden at Turfway Park. Trained by Wayne Minnock, the DEMARCHELIER (GB) daughter wasn’t the first out of the gate but quickly went to the front to take - [RUNHAPPY Juveniles Top of Class in 2023](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappy-juveniles-top-of-class-in-2023/) - A top-class runner on the track, champion RUNHAPPY has jumped from strength to strength with his first four crops proving to be full of talented runners. Ranked fourth best among fourth crop sires in 2023 by both stakes winners (six) and winners (101), he was also one of only four in the group to sire - [DEMARCHELIER (GB) Filly Wins By 10 ½ Lengths At Fair Grounds](https://claibornefarm.com/demarchelier-gb-filly-wins-by-10-½-lengths-at-fair-grounds/) - There was no stopping DEMARCHELIER’s (GB) Marshamarshamarsha on Thursday as the filly romped to a 10 ½ length maiden victory at the Fair Grounds in her third start. Covering 1 1/16 miles on the turf, the filly raced near the back of the pack 6 ½ lengths of the leader early on before moving closer - [Multiple Graded Stakes Placed CATHOLIC BOY Colt Romps Home in Allowance](https://claibornefarm.com/multiple-graded-stakes-placed-catholic-boy-colt-romps-home-in-allowance/) - CATHOLIC BOY’s multiple Puerto Rican graded stakes placed El Catolico dominated an Allowance in the country on Thursday with a 5 ¼ length romp. Racing over 1 1/16 miles on the dirt, the 3-year-old went straight for the lead and never let up. Jockey Edwin Castro put plenty of distance between his mount and the - [First Yearlings By SILVER STATE Selling at Keeneland January](https://claibornefarm.com/first-yearlings-by-silver-state-selling-at-keeneland-january/) - The first yearlings by SILVER STATE head to the ring at the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale this week with 11 by the stallion scheduled to sell from January 8 through 11. Taylor Made Sales is the consignor of Hip 88, the second foal out of the winning Outwork mare Qui. Qui is - [DEMARCHELIER (GB) Filly Romps in Charles Town MSW](https://claibornefarm.com/demarchelier-gb-filly-romps-in-charles-town-msw/) - Third time was the charm for DEMARCHELIER’s (GB) Photo Finish, who won a Charles Town Maiden Special Weight. Running on dirt in all three of her starts, Photo Finish went off as the heavy favorite and was second early in the 6 ½ furlong dirt race. It didn’t take long for Photo Finish to take - [No Cost Newest Winner For CATHOLIC BOY](https://claibornefarm.com/no-cost-newest-winner-for-catholic-boy/) - It was another winner for CATHOLIC BOY on Friday when No Cost broke her maiden at Delta Downs going 6 ½ furlongs on the dirt. Racing in midpack about four lengths behind the leader, No Cost steadily moved through the field as she raced down the backstretch. It was half-way through the backstretch run when - [Grade 1 Winner Annapolis Retired To Claiborne Farm For 2024](https://claibornefarm.com/grade-1-winner-annapolis-retired-to-claiborne-farm-for-2024/) - Annapolis, a Grade 1-winning son of War Front, has been retired from racing and will enter stud at Claiborne Farm in Paris, Ky., for the 2024 breeding season. A graded stakes winner at two and three in the barn of trainer Todd Pletcher, Annapolis earned over $1.5 million as a homebred for Bass Racing. He - [WAR FRONT’s Full Count Felicia Adds Grade 3 Win to Resume](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-full-count-felicia-adds-grade-3-win-to-resume/) - It was a second stakes victory of the year for WAR FRONT’s Full Count Felicia on Saturday with a victory in the Suwannee River Stakes (G3) to end her 2023 campaign. The one-mile turf race saw Full Count Felicia settle in midpack just a few lengths off the leader as she raced on the rail. - [Saturday Maiden Double For CATHOLIC BOY](https://claibornefarm.com/saturday-maiden-double-for-catholic-boy/) - It was a Saturday maiden double for dual surface Grade 1 winner and freshman sire CATHOLIC BOY when the stallion registered winners in Canada and Florida. Holiday In Jail kicked the double off while making her third start going 1 1/16 miles on Woodbine’s synthetic surface. Trained by Robert Tiller for 3 Sons Racing Stable, - [Pray For Champagne a Churchill Winner for CATHOLIC BOY](https://claibornefarm.com/pray-for-champagne-a-churchill-winner-for-catholic-boy/) - Pat Madden homebred Pray for Champagne was the 12th winner for CATHOLIC BOY on Friday when the filly broke her maiden at Churchill Downs. The Rusty Arnold trainee was part of a duo putting pressure on the leader from the start in the seven-furlong dirt race as she raced three wide down the backstretch. She - [San Pantaleo 10th Winner for DEMARCHELIER (GB)](https://claibornefarm.com/san-pantaleo-10th-winner-for-demarchelier-gb/) - DEMARCHELIER’s (GB) Gainesway-owned San Pantaleo was a second-out winner for Bill Mott on Sunday with a 2 ½ length victory at Aqueduct. Tackling six furlongs on the turf course, San Pantaleo didn’t have the easiest break out of the gate but quickly bounded to the lead. The filly controlled the pace from there with few - [SILVER STATE Weanlings Debut at Keeneland November](https://claibornefarm.com/silver-state-weanlings-debut-at-keeneland-november/) - Metropolitan Handicap (G1) winner SILVER STATE reaches another milestone next week when his first weanlings are offered at the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale. Thirty-one weanlings by the stallion are set to be offered at the sale, starting with Hip 35 consigned by Beau Lane Bloodstock. The filly received an update when her half-sister Nuwanda - [St James The Great On Top for CATHOLIC BOY](https://claibornefarm.com/st-james-the-great-on-top-for-catholic-boy/) - It was an 11th winner for CATHOLIC BOY when St James The Great registered a Maiden Special Weight victory at Laurel Park on Saturday to become his sire’s newest winner. Navigating 1 1/8 miles on the turf, the juvenile went off as race favorite and spent much of his time in midpack about five lengths - [Claiborne-Sired Offerings in High Demand at Keeneland November](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-sired-offerings-in-high-demand-at-keeneland-november/) - FIRST SAMURAI had one of the top priced offerings at the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale when his daughter Tarabi sold for $1.05 million to Spendthrift Farm. Offered by Lane’s End, Tarabi not only was a stakes winner but also finished second in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) in a career that saw her - [Smokin’ T Third Graded Stakes Winner of Month for WAR FRONT](https://claibornefarm.com/smokin-t-third-graded-stakes-winner-of-month-for-war-front/) - It was a first graded stakes victory for WAR FRONT’s Smokin’ T when he won the River City S. (G3) at Churchill Downs. Third in a pair of Grade 3s in his last two starts, the 4-year-old colt raced just over three lengths behind in the 1 1/8 miles on the turf while taking up - [Seven-Figure Mares Lead Claiborne Connected Horses at Fasig-Tipton](https://claibornefarm.com/seven-figure-mares-lead-claiborne-connected-horses-at-fasig-tipton/) - BLAME’s Queen Caroline was a hit at the Fasig-Tipton November Sale when Gavin O’Connor went to $3 million to purchase the mare on behalf of John Stewart. Selling in foal to Flightline, Queen Caroline proved to be a top producer from her first foal as the dam of last year’s Champion 2-Year-Old Colt Forte. She - [War At Sea Second Graded Stakes Winner of Day for WAR FRONT](https://claibornefarm.com/war-at-sea-second-graded-stakes-winner-of-day-for-war-front/) - It was a second graded stakes winner of the day for WAR FRONT on Saturday when War At Sea won the Golden Gate Handicap (G3) at Golden Gate Fields. Tackling 1 1/16 miles on the track’s synthetic course, War At Sea broke well and settled in midpack just over two lengths behind the leader between - [115th Stakes Winner for WAR FRONT in Twilight Derby (G2)](https://claibornefarm.com/115th-stakes-winner-for-war-front-in-twilight-derby-g2/) - Seal Team made the best out of his stakes debut on Saturday when the WAR FRONT colt was a determined winner of the Twilight Derby (G2). Seal Team broke strongly in the 1 1/8-mile turf race before Umberto Rispoli settled him on the rail in midpack. They stayed in that spot until they entered the - [Illustrator Another Winner For DEMARCHELIER (GB)](https://claibornefarm.com/illustrator-another-winner-for-demarchelier-gb/) - Illustrator became winner number nine for DEMARCHELIER (GB) on Friday when he romped home by 11 lengths at Remington Park. Breaking quickly in the 7 ½ furlong turf race, Illustrator kept pressure on Fully Funded as they battled down the backstretch and around the turn. As they raced into the stretch, that pressure proved to - [Gary Barber Goes to $230,000 For WAR OF WILL Colt at Fasig-Tipton](https://claibornefarm.com/gary-barber-goes-to-230000-for-war-of-will-colt-at-fasig-tipton/) - WAR OF WILL’s racing owner Gary Barber was responsible for his most expensive offering this week when going to $230,000 for a Denali Stud offering. The colt bred by Canvasback is a half-brother to the stakes winner Diamond City and Grade 2-placed Barista with those two the first runners out of Tapit’s winning daughter Callista. - [El Chato Wins on Debut for DEMARCHELIER (GB)](https://claibornefarm.com/el-chato-wins-on-debut-for-demarchelier-gb/) - DEMARCHELIER’s (GB) El Chato became the eighth winner for his sire when he won on debut at Gulfstream Park. Starting off his career going 5 ½ furlongs on Gulfstream’s synthetic surface, he broke slowly and had to settle over three lengths off the leader as he raced a few paths wide. Taken even wider as - [Rotknee Wins Fourth Stakes In Hudson](https://claibornefarm.com/rotknee-wins-third-stakes-in-hudson/) - RUNHAPPY’s Rotknee returned to his winning ways on Sunday with a victory in the Hudson Stakes during the Empire Showcase Day. Rotknee was urged out of the gate by Jose Lezcano in the 6 ½ furlong race and early on had to battle with Today’s Flavor before firmly taking over going to the quarter pole. - [WAR OF WILL Sees 13 On Offer at Fasig-Tipton October](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-will-sees-13-on-offer-at-fasig-tipton-october/) - The final yearling sale of the season sees 13 from the first crop of WAR OF WILL offered this week at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October Yearling Sale with at least one yearling by the first crop sire offered each day. His first offering of the week is the Knockgriffin Farm-consigned Hip 70, a half-brother to - [Marquette Warrior Another Winner For CATHOLIC BOY](https://claibornefarm.com/marquette-warrior-another-winner-for-catholic-boy/) - It was a second winner in two days for CATHOLIC BOY on Saturday after Marquette Warrior won a Remington Park Maiden Special Weight in her second start. The 7 ½ furlong turf race saw Marquette Warrior sit just over a length behind the leader as jockey Jose Alvarez allowed the filly to relax early on. - [Surprenant Cocca Newest Winner for Catholic Boy](https://claibornefarm.com/surprenant-cocca-newest-winner-for-catholic-boy/) - It was an eighth winner for CATHOLIC BOY at Laurel Park with Surprenant Cocca winning a Maiden Special Weight going 1 1/16 miles on the turf. Going off as the race favorite, Surprenant Cocca raced just over three lengths off the lead early on before taking a closer spot soon after. Jockey Kevin Gomez let - [Claiborne Farm Releases 2024 Stallion Roster and Fees](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-farm-releases-2024-stallion-roster-and-fees/) - Claiborne Farm in Paris, Ky., has released the advertised fees for its 2024 stallion roster, led by global stalwart WAR FRONT at $100,000. WAR FRONT remains a perennial force in the auction ring, selling yearlings this season for up to $800,000. On the racetrack, WAR FRONT is a top-10 North American sire this season by - [Third Winner of Week for CATHOLIC BOY at Keeneland](https://claibornefarm.com/third-winner-of-week-for-catholic-boy-at-keeneland/) - It was a third winner of the week for CATHOLIC BOY on Thursday when Thomas Aquinas won a Keeneland Maiden Special Weight. The Ian Wilkes-trained colt was never far behind the leader in the one-mile turf race when racing second less than a length behind the leader. Pressuring that runner throughout, Thomas Aquinas briefly fell - [Nunofthisnunofthat Fifth Winner for CATHOLIC BOY](https://claibornefarm.com/nunofthisnunofthat-fifth-winner-for-catholic-boy/) - Nunofthisnunofthat became the fifth winner for CATHOLIC BOY on Sunday at Gulfstream Park with a 3 ¼ length victory. Stepping onto the synthetic track for this race, the filly stalked the leader two wide in the first quarter of the one-mile race. She stepped up to challenge for the lead midway down the backstretch and - [El Catolico Another Winner for CATHOLIC BOY](https://claibornefarm.com/el-catolico-fifth-winner-for-catholic-boy/) - It was a runaway winner for CATHOLIC BOY in Puerto Rico on Monday when El Catolico won a Maiden Special Weight in his second start. Breaking first out of the gate in the six-furlong dirt race, El Catolico immediately put his head in front as others tried to stick with him. As the field raced - [RUNHAPPY’s Won Happy Mama Another Juvenile Stakes Winner for Sire](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-won-happy-mama-another-juvenile-stakes-winner-for-sire/) - It was a new juvenile stakes winner for RUNHAPPY Saturday evening when Won Happy Mama won the Iowa Sorority Stakes in her third start. A winner on debut in July, the filly broke a step slowly out of the gate but quickly went for the lead in the six-furlong dirt race. Dueling with two others, - [Claiborne Sire Stay In Demand at Keeneland September](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-sire-stay-in-demand-at-keeneland-september/) - WAR OF WILL yearlings proved a popular commodity during the first two books of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale and that didn’t change in the later books, led by a $335,000 colt. Consigned by Indian Creek and bred by William B. Thompson Jr., the Jebel Ali Stables and Michael Costa-purchased colt is out of the - [Fifty-Nine Cataloged at Keeneland by WAR OF WILL](https://claibornefarm.com/fifty-nine-on-offer-at-keeneland-by-war-of-will/) - Fifty-nine yearlings from the first crop of classic winner and dual-surface Grade 1 winner WAR OF WILL are cataloged for this month’s Keeneland September Yearling Sale from September 11 – 23. The stallion’s Hip 2588 saw a major update on the final day of the Saratoga meet when his RUNHAPPY half-brother Nutella Fella won the - [WAR FRONT’s Full Count Felicia All The Way Winner in All Along](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-full-count-felicia-all-the-way-winner-in-all-along/) - It was a new stakes winner for WAR FRONT on Saturday when Full Count Felicia won the Listed All Along Stakes at Pimlico. It was the third straight victory for Full Count Felicia, who was making her third stakes start in the race. The 4-year-old was first out of the gate in the 1 1/8-mile - [WAR OF WILL Yearlings Well Received During Keeneland Book 2](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-will-yearlings-well-received-during-keeneland-book-2/) - It was a successful second book at Keeneland September for WAR FRONT and his classic winning son WAR OF WILL with WAR FRONT’s offerings led by a $425,000 filly. Offered by Gainesway, D.J. Stable went to $425,000 to secure the filly out of the winning Tapit mare Marlinspike. That mare is out of champion Surfside, - [Successful First Book For WAR OF WILL at Keeneland September](https://claibornefarm.com/successful-first-book-for-war-of-will-at-keeneland-september/) - Two yearlings by WAR OF WILL were offered during the first book of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale and both proved popular with one selling on each day. The first day saw Barry Berkelhammer sign the ticket on a $225,000 WAR OF WILL colt for Albaugh Family Stables from breeder Dixiana Farms’ consignment. The colt - [DEMARCHELIER (GB) Colt Leads Home Claiborne Freshman Exacta at Kentucky Downs](https://claibornefarm.com/demarchelier-gb-colt-leads-home-claiborne-freshman-exacta-at-kentucky-downs/) - It was a Claiborne freshman sire exacta at Kentucky Downs on Saturday when DEMARCHELIER’s (GB) Double Your Money finished a nose in front of CATHOLIC BOY’s Thomas Aquinas in a Maiden Special Weight. Tackling the unique one-mile course in southern Kentucky, Double Your Money was first out of the gate before Keith Asmussen wrangled him - [Call The Ball Third Winner of Week For DEMARCHELIER (GB)](https://claibornefarm.com/call-the-ball-third-winner-of-week-for-demarchelier-gb/) - It was a third winner in the last five days for DEMARCHELIER (GB) on Wednesday when Call The Ball won on debut at Presque Isle Downs. Racing as a homebred for The Elkstone Group, Call The Ball was hustled out of the gate in the 5 ½ furlong race on the All Weather track by - [LEA’s Beealea Wins Polar Expedition](https://claibornefarm.com/leas-beealea-wins-polar-expedition/) - LEA’s Beealea became his sire’s newest stakes winner on Monday when the gelding won the Polar Expedition Handicap. Racing over 15 lengths off the leader for much of the 1 1/16-mile dirt race, he didn’t make any serious moves until the field was well into the turn. Switched to the outside for the stretch run, - [RUNHAPPY’s Nutella Fella Impressive in Hopeful (G1) Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-nutella-fella-impressive-in-hopeful-g1-victory/) - It was an impressive first Grade 1 winner for RUNHAPPY on Monday at Saratoga when 2-year-old Nutella Fella put in an eye-catching last-to-first performance to win the Hopeful Stakes (G1). Making his second career start in the seven-furlong affair, the colt gave himself a challenge from the start when sitting over five lengths behind the - [Tropandhagen Fifth Winner for DEMARCHELIER (GB)](https://claibornefarm.com/tropandhagen-fifth-winner-for-demarchelier-gb/) - It was another successful two-winner weekend for DEMARCHELIER (GB) after Tropandhagen won a Monmouth Park Maiden Special Weight on debut. The juvenile quickly put pressure on the leader in the one-mile turf race before entering a full out duel for much of the race. After seven furlongs, the leading El Alacran finally gave in and - [WAR FRONT’s Ancient Rome Wins Second Grade 3](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-ancient-rome-wins-second-grade-3/) - WAR FRONT’s multiple Grade 1-placed son Ancient Rome shipped to the United States from Europe to make a first career start in the country on Saturday to score a win in the Mint Millions Stakes (G3). The $2 million one-mile Kentucky Downs turf race saw Ancient Rome break well before racing a few lengths off - [DEMARCHELIER (GB) Colt Impressively Sheds Maiden Tag in France](https://claibornefarm.com/demarchelier-gb-colt-impressively-sheds-maiden-tag-in-france/) - DEMARCHELIER (GB) registered his fourth winner from just 14 runners on Saturday when the White Birch Farm homebred Retouch won in France going just over one mile. The colt was happy to settle on the rail where he split the field just a few lengths behind the leader. He let everyone else fight it out - [Mission Ready Fourth Winner for CATHOLIC BOY](https://claibornefarm.com/mission-ready-fourth-winner-for-catholic-boy/) - It was a fourth winner for CATHOLIC BOY on Friday when Mission Ready won at Colonial Downs in his second career start. Trained by Jeff Zook for Anthony Foglia, the juvenile spent the early part of the 1 1/16 mile turf race near the back of the pack after breaking a step slowly from the - [WAR FRONT’s War Bomber Strikes in King Edwards Stakes (G2)](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-war-bomber-strikes-in-king-edwards-stakes-g2/) - WAR FRONT’s War Bomber returned to the winner’s circle in a big way on Saturday when the 5-year-old won the King Edwards Stakes (G2) for his second career graded stakes victory. Second last out in the Connaught Cup Stakes (G2), War Bomber was ready to go one better when stretching out an extra furlong to - [Blue Creek Second Winner in Two Days for DEMARCHELIER (GB)](https://claibornefarm.com/blue-creek-second-winner-in-two-days-for-demarchelier-gb/) - It was a quick second winner for DEMARCHELIER (GB) on Saturday when just over 24 hours after he secured his first winner, Blue Creek registered his own maiden victory. Contesting a mile on the turf in the Colonial Downs Maiden Special Weight, Blue Creek was happy to race in last a few lengths behind the - [De Sica First Winner For DEMARCHELIER (GB)](https://claibornefarm.com/de-sica-first-winner-for-demarchelier-gb/) - It was a first winner for DEMARCHELIER (GB) in France on Friday when White Birch Farm homebred De Sica broke his maiden on debut at Clairefontaine. Starting his career going one mile, De Sica was one of the horses to split the field in midpack as he raced wide around the course. Relaxed under Cristian - [Success Continues for War Of Will at Fasig-Tipton New York-Bred Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/success-continues-for-war-of-will-at-fasig-tipton-new-york-bred-sale/) - WAR OF WILL followed up a successful Fasig-Tipton Saratoga sale with more success at the Fasig-Tipton New York-Bred Yearlings Sale. His most expensive of the three was a $200,000 colt purchased by West Point and Sonson. Offered by Paramount Sales, the Berkshire Stud-bred is out of the Quiet American mare Sheboygan. That mare is also - [CATHOLIC BOY’S Barbratina Runs Away With Win at Ellis](https://claibornefarm.com/catholic-boys-barbratina-runs-away-with-win-at-ellis/) - Barbratina became the third winner for CATHOLIC BOY on Friday when the Thomas Humphries trainee won an Ellis Park Maiden Special Weight. The seven-furlong dirt race saw the debuting Barbratina break a step slowly before getting into stride and settling just a little over a length behind the leader. When they hit the quarter pole, - [Trio Represent WAR OF WILL At Fasig-Tipton New York-Bred Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/trio-represent-war-of-will-at-fasig-tipton-new-york-bred-sale/) - Three yearlings from WAR OF WILL’s first crop will be offered at the upcoming Fasig-Tipton New York-Bred Yearlings Sale with one selling on Sunday and the other two on Monday. The first offered is Hip 318 from the Straight Line Equine Sales consignment on Sunday. The colt is out of the Grade 3-placed Maid on - [WAR FRONT Son Named Champion Freshman Sire](https://claibornefarm.com/war-front-son-named-champion-freshman-sire/) - Already an emerging sire-of-sires, WAR FRONT added another feather in his cap last week when his champion racehorse son U S Navy Flag was named Champion First Season Sire in New Zealand. The stallion led the way in the standings for the past four months by earnings before securing the title with $373,975 in earnings. - [WAR OF WILL Yearlings Set for Fasig-Tipton Saratoga](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-will-yearlings-set-for-fasig-tipton-saratoga/) - Three from WAR OF WILL’s first crop represent their sire at next week’s Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale on August 7 and 8. The first is Hip 42 hailing from the Taylor Made consignment on behalf of DJ Stables. That colt is the second foal out of Excuses Begone, a daughter of multiple stakes winner Stopshoppingdebbie. This - [$650,000 Colt Leads Way for WAR OF WILL At Fasig-Tipton Saratoga](https://claibornefarm.com/650000-colt-leads-way-for-war-of-will-at-fasig-tipton-saratoga/) - Yearlings from classic winner WAR OF WILL’s first crop proved to catch buyers’ attention at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale this week when his three sold averaged $450,000 with a $380,000 median. WAR OF WILL’s highest priced offering is headed to Live Oak Plantation after the operation bought him for $650,000 from the Summerfield consignment. The - [$800,000 Filly Leads Claiborne-Sired Offerings at Fasig-Tipton Saratoga](https://claibornefarm.com/800000-filly-leads-claiborne-sired-offerings-at-fasig-tipton-saratoga/) - WAR FRONT had one yearling on offer at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale and that filly out of True Style brought $800,000 from John Kimmel and Nick Sallusto as agent for Sean Flanagan. Offered by Bedouin Bloodstock, the filly bred by SF Bloodstock and Claiborne Farm is a half-sister to stakes winner and multiple graded stakes - [Safeen Second Stakes Winner of Weekend for WAR FRONT](https://claibornefarm.com/safeen-second-stakes-winner-of-weekend-for-war-front/) - It was a second stakes winner of the weekend for WAR FRONT when Safeen won the Pucker Up Stakes (G3) at Ellis Park. Racing 1 1/8 miles on the Ellis turf, Safeen was close behind the pace as two dueled for the lead in front of her. She moved closer as they entered the turn - [Lure Winner Smokin’ T Newest Stakes Winner for WAR FRONT](https://claibornefarm.com/lure-winner-smokin-t-newest-stakes-winner-for-war-front/) - It was a first stakes victory for Smokin’ T on Saturday when the WAR FRONT 4-year-old bolted up in the Listed Lure Stakes. Smokin’ T let the front runners control the pace as he sat just over three lengths back in the 1 1/16 mile turf race with the rest of the field much farther - [WAR FRONT’s Random Harvest Wins Second Career G3](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-random-harvest-wins-second-career-g3/) - It was a second career Group 3 victory for WAR FRONT’s Random Harvest in England on Saturday with a victory in the Valiant Stakes (G3) at Ascot. Keen to get the job started, Random Harvest went straight to the front under Saffie Osborne to take up pacemaking duties. She kept that spot throughout the one-mile - [DEMARCHELIER (GB) Carries Momentum into OBS June](https://claibornefarm.com/demarchelier-gb-carries-momentum-into-obs-june/) - Next week at the OBS June 2-Year-Olds and Horses of Racing Age sale nine juveniles from DEMARCHELIER’s (GB) first crop are set to represent their sire in one of the final juvenile sales of the season. The only son of Dubawi (Ire) standing in Kentucky, DEMARCHELIER (GB) has proven popular this juvenile sales season with - [Nine CATHOLIC BOY Juveniles On Offer at OBS June](https://claibornefarm.com/nine-catholic-boy-juveniles-on-offer-at-obs-june/) - The OBS June 2-Year-Olds and Horses of Racing Age sale has attracted nine CATHOLIC BOY juveniles as the 2-year-old sales season starts to slow down this month. CATHOLIC BOY waits over 200 hips before Hip 205 kicks off his sale with the filly hailing from the de Meric Sales consignment. The Florida-bred filly comes from - [BLAME Juveniles Led By $200,000 Colt at Fasig-Tipton](https://claibornefarm.com/blame-juveniles-led-by-200000-colt-at-fasig-tipton/) - BLAME saw his five juveniles sold at this year’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May 2-Year-Old Sale average $99,800 this week, led by a $200,000 colt. Purchased by Augustus McRae from Boutee Sales, that $200,000 colt was bred in Kentucky by Robert Schaedle and first sold as a yearling last year. He is out of the stakes-placed Corsage, - [CATHOLIC BOY Trio On Offer at Fasig-Tipton Midlantic](https://claibornefarm.com/catholic-boy-trio-on-offer-at-fasig-tipton-midlantic/) - CATHOLIC BOY’s first crop heads to Maryland this month with three set to go through the ring at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May 2-Year-Olds In Training Sale on May 22 and 23. His first offering of the sale comes half-way through the first session when L G offers Hip 164, a filly out of Faith In - [LEA’s Nagirroc Impressive in James W. Murphy Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/leas-nagirroc-impressive-in-james-w-murphy-victory/) - LEA’s Grade 3 winning son Nagirroc added a second career stakes victory to his record on Saturday in the Listed James W. Murphy Stakes going a mile on the Pimlico turf. Breaking from the farthest gate, the Graham Motion trainee broke sharply before taking back and maneuvering to the rail going into the first turn. - [Safeen Latest Stakes Winner for WAR FRONT](https://claibornefarm.com/safeen-latest-stakes-winner-for-war-front/) - WAR FRONT’s Safeen became her sire’s 112th stakes winner on Wednesday with a determined victory in the Horseshoe Indianapolis Handicap. Safeen was happy to be the middle marker in the one-mile dirt race as she raced next to another horse with half of the field in front of her down the backstretch. Luis Saez let - [RUNHAPPY Colt Earns New York-Bred Championship](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappy-colt-earns-new-york-bred-championship/) - RUNHAPPY son Rotknee was named New York-Bred Champion 3-Year-Old Colt this week for his 2022 accomplishments. His four wins in five starts as a 3-year-old included victories in three stakes races across three New York tracks. His first stakes success came in the Damon Runyon Stakes last March when he raced away on the front - [RUNHAPPY’s Smile Happy posts 110 Beyer in Alysheba (G2)](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-smile-happy-leads-home-art-collector-in-alysheba-g2/) - It was an exacta for the Claiborne stallion barn on Friday at Churchill Downs when RUNHAPPY’s Smile Happy beat home future Claiborne stallion ART COLLECTOR to the line in the Alysheba Stakes (G2), posting a 110 Beyer, the highest Beyer earned in a route race so far this year. Smile Happy broke well in the - [WAR FRONT’s Teena Ella Wins Senorita (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-teena-ella-wins-senorita-g3/) - WAR FRONT’s blueblooded daughter Teena Ella scored a first stakes victory Saturday evening at Santa Anita with a victory in the Senorita Stakes (G3). Racing on the Santa Anita downhill turf course going 6 ½ furlongs, she tracked the leader a few paths wide. She moved in a path in the stretch as she rolled - [WAR FRONT’s Annapolis Returns a Winner in Opening Verse](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-annapolis-returns-a-winner-in-opening-verse/) - WAR FRONT’s Grade 1 winner Annapolis made a winning seasonal bow on Thursday with a late-running video in the Listed Opening Verse Stakes. Finding slight trouble at the break of the one-mile turf race, Annapolis took up a place on the rail in midpack as he galloped comfortably under Irad Ortiz Jr. He moved closer - [UPDATED: BLAME Sophomores Firmly on Classic Trail After Prep Victories](https://claibornefarm.com/blame-sophomores-firmly-on-classic-trail-after-prep-victories/) - For BLAME, producing quality runners crop after crop is par for the course and this year’s 3-year-old crop is no exception with horses both by the stallion and out of his daughters entered in the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1). BLAME's daughter Wet Paint is undefeated in 2023 and earned well-deserved favoritism in - [Debut Winning MASTERY Colt Brings $400,000 at Keeneland April](https://claibornefarm.com/debut-winning-mastery-colt-brings-400000-at-keeneland-april/) - MASTERY’s Promise Me a Ride was the second most expensive horse of Keeneland’s April Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale on Sunday after Kueber Racing, Big Easy Racing, and Martin Schwartz went to $400,000 to buy the colt. Consigned by ELiTE as agent, Promise Me a Ride caught the eye in his debut on March - [DEMARCHELIER (GB) Filly Leads Sire’s Juveniles With $230,000 Price Tag at OBS Spring](https://claibornefarm.com/demarchelier-gb-filly-leads-sires-juveniles-with-230000-price-tag-at-obs-spring/) - The only son of Dubawi (Ire) standing in Kentucky and one of only two in the country, DEMARCHELIER (GB) is proving to be popular with breeders and buyers as his first crop prepares to hit the racetrack. That was on full display at the OBS Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds In Training sale this week, led - [MASTERY’s Goodgirl Badhabits Romps at Laurel](https://claibornefarm.com/masterys-goodgirl-badhabits-romps-at-laurel/) - MASTERY’s Goodgirl Badhabits put in yet another impressive performance on Saturday with a 10 ¼ length romp at Laurel. Stretching out an extra furlong and a half in her second start after winning her debut by 12 ¾ lengths last out, Goodgirl Badhabits handled this race much the same way. Having a little bit of - [Claiborne Sires Put Up Impressive Results at OBS Spring](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-sires-put-up-impressive-results-at-obs-spring/) - It was a huge week at the OBS Spring Sale of Two-Year-Olds for Claiborne stallions with buyers eager to take home juveniles from both proven and young Claiborne sires. BLAME’s $700,000 colt sold in the third session bought by West Bloodstock as agent for Repole Stable was the second most expensive colt of that session - [Fifteen On Offer for CATHOLIC BOY at OBS Spring](https://claibornefarm.com/fifteen-on-offer-for-catholic-boy-at-obs-spring/) - The OBS Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds later this month provides buyers another chance to see the first juveniles by CATHOLIC BOY with 15 2-year-olds by the stallion on offer from April 25 – April 28. The first CATHOLIC BOY to go through the ring at the sale is Hip 63 from Ordonez Thoroughbreds. The filly - [Grade 2 Winning Verstappen Becomes 110th Stakes Winner for WAR FRONT](https://claibornefarm.com/grade-2-winning-verstappen-becomes-110th-stakes-winner-for-war-front/) - Verstappen became the 110th stakes winner for WAR FRONT on Saturday when the 4-year-old won a hard-fought battle in the Elkhorn Stakes (G2) at Keeneland. Trained by Brendan Walsh for Andrew Farm, For the People Racing Stable, and Windmill Manor Farm, Verstappen was second in his stakes debut last out at Turfway Park going 1 - [DEMARCHELIER (GB) Foursome on Offer at OBS Spring](https://claibornefarm.com/demarchelier-gb-foursome-on-offer-at-obs-april/) - DEMARCHELIER’s (GB) first crop is represented by four juveniles at the OBS Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds In Training on April 25 – 28, starting with Hip 109. Consigned by Hidden Brook and showing in Barn 9, the Donaldson Stable-bred colt is a half-brother to stakes winner She’s So Special and two other winners from three - [Tarabi Leads Home Claiborne-Sired Exacta at Keeneland](https://claibornefarm.com/tarabi-leads-home-claiborne-sired-exacta-at-keeneland/) - FIRST SAMURAI’s stakes winning Tarabi led home a Claiborne-sired exacta in a Keeneland Allowance Optional Claiming race on Saturday with LEA's Your So Sillea finishing a close second. Dueling for third behind various leaders in the 6 ½ furlong dirt race, Tarabi waited to make her move for the lead until they hit the stretch - [Niall Brennan selects DEMARCHELIER as his 'under-the-radar' leading first-crop sire.](https://claibornefarm.com/niall-brennan-selects-demarchelier-as-his-under-the-radar-leading-first-crop-sire/) - THE TDN: Who Will be This Year's Leading First-Crop Sire? Niall Brennan's Under-the-radar pick: DEMARCHELIER (Dubawi {Ire}--Loveisallyouneed {Ire}, by Sadler's Wells). Claiborne Farm, 2023 fee: $5,000. "My under-the-radar pick will be Demarchelier, a son of Dubawi who stands at Claiborne. He was an excellent racehorse in the making who won his first three starts before - [UPDATED: First Foals for SILVER STATE are Gleaming!](https://claibornefarm.com/first-foals-for-silver-state-are-gleaming/) - First foals by Grade 1 winner SILVER STATE have arrived! SILVER STATE is one of the most accomplished sons of Hard Spun, a Grade 1 winner of nearly $2 million and the highest CPI among his sire’s offspring. Hard Spun himself is a son of the illustrious Claiborne stallion Danzig, whose sire-producing sons include Danehill and - [Wet Paint’s Fantasy (G3) Victory Sets BLAME Up for Big Weekend at Churchill Downs](https://claibornefarm.com/wet-paints-fantasy-g3-victory-sets-blame-up-for-big-weekend-at-churchill-downs/) - There was no stallion in Kentucky who had a bigger impact on both the Kentucky Derby and Oaks trails on Saturday than BLAME, who is the sire of the likely Kentucky Oaks (G1) favorite Wet Paint and the broodmare sire of likely Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite Forte. Dominating the Road to the Kentucky Oaks trail - [UPDATED: First Crop CATHOLIC BOY Juveniles Set to Shine at OBS March](https://claibornefarm.com/first-crop-catholic-boy-juveniles-set-to-shine-at-obs-march/) - Buyers will be getting multiple chances to see juveniles from the first crop of CATHOLIC BOY at this year’s OBS March Two-Year-Olds In Training Sale with 14 cataloged for the first juvenile sale of the year. Edit Hip # Under Tack Time Color Sex Sire Dam Dam Sire Foaling Date State Consignor Barn 49 10.2 - [Claiborne Sires Make Impact at OBS March](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-sires-make-impact-at-obs-march/) - BLAME was a popular sire at this week’s OBS March 2-Year-Olds In Training Sale with his five sold led by a $450,000 colt. Purchased by Mike Maker from the Top Line Sales consignment, the Irish-bred colt is out of the Grade 2 winning Daring Dancer whose only other foal to race is placed. Daring Dancer - [UPDATED: Four On Offer From DEMARCHELIER’s (GB) First Crop](https://claibornefarm.com/four-on-offer-from-demarcheliers-gb-first-crop/) - Four representatives from DEMARCHELIER’s (GB) first crop are cataloged in the OBS March Two-Year-Olds In Training Sale in a few weeks, giving buyers a first look at his juveniles in Florida. Edit Hip # Under Tack Time Color Sex Sire Dam Dam Sire Foaling Date State Consignor Barn 224 21 FLAT B C Demarchelier (GB) - [MASTERY’S Goodgirl Badhabits Impresses On Debut](https://claibornefarm.com/masterys-goodgirl-badhabits-impresses-on-debut/) - MASTERY daughter Goodgirl Badhabits looks like another good filly for her sire after a 12 ¾ length romp on debut at Laurel Park. The rest of the field never had a chance in the 5 ½ furlong dirt race with Goodgirl Badhabits taking the lead almost immediately. The Brittany Russell trainee opened up on the - [RUNHAPPY’s Grand Ave Girl Adds Another Stakes Victory to Record in Wintergreen](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-grand-ave-girl-adds-another-stakes-victory-to-record-in-wintergreen/) - It was a second stakes victory for RUNHAPPY’s Grand Ave Girl on Saturday when the mare took out the Wintergreen Stakes at Turfway Park. Racing over a mile on the synthetic surface, Grand Ave Girl was the first out of the gate and within a few strides had multiple lengths on the field as she - [BLAME’s Wet Paint Continues Roll to Oaks with Honeybee (G3) Win](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-wet-paint-continues-roll-to-oaks-with-honeybee-g3-win/) - BLAME’s Wet Paint again made sure everyone takes her as a serious Kentucky Oaks (G1) threat on Saturday with a three-length victory in the Honeybee Stakes (G3). The Godolphin homebred broke last and took up her spot in last place just over seven lengths off the leader in the 1 1/16 mile race run over - [Thanksgiving 2YO Double for RUNHAPPY](https://claibornefarm.com/thanksgiving-2yo-double-for-runhappy/) - It was a juvenile double for RUNHAPPY on Thanksgiving with winners at Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds. Running Late made his debut on turf in September and switched to dirt for his second start in a Fair Grounds Maiden Special Weight, where he excelled. Racing 1 1/6 miles, Running Late hung back early in the - [BLAME’S Litigate Joins Derby Trail with Sam F. Davis (G3) Win](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-litigate-joins-derby-trail-with-sam-f-davis-g3-win/) - Litigate gave BLAME an exciting Kentucky Derby (G1) prospect on Saturday when the Centennial Farms representative won the Sam F. Davis Stakes (G3) in his third start. Racing over 1 1/16 miles on the dirt in his first start at a route distance, Litigate was among the early leaders out of the gate. The colt - [My First Pearl Takes Home Stakes Win for FIRST SAMURAI](https://claibornefarm.com/my-first-pearl-takes-home-stakes-win-for-first-samurai/) - FIRST SAMURAI’s My First Pearl returned to her winning ways on Saturday with a victory in the ATBA Sales Stakes. The 5-year-old was last for much of the six furlong race before going five wide around the turn. It was at that point that she proved she was on a mission as she tracked down - [MASTERY’s Surprisingly Flies to Endeavour (G3) Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/masterys-surprisingly-flies-to-endeavour-g3-victory/) - MASTERY’s stakes placed daughter Surprisingly became another graded stakes winner for her sire on Saturday with a victory in the Endeavour Stakes (G3). The filly broke well before dropping back to race alongside the closers in the 1 1/16 mile turf race. Racing along the rail, Surprisingly started making a move down the backstretch to - [Future Claiborne Sire ART COLLECTOR Wins Pegasus World Cup (G1)](https://claibornefarm.com/future-claiborne-sire-art-collector-wins-pegasus-world-cup-g1/) - Future Claiborne stallion ART COLLECTOR added a second Grade 1 victory to his record on Saturday with a 4 ½ length romp in the Pegasus World Cup (G1) at Gulfstream Park. ART COLLECTOR was in a three horse group right behind the leader early on before settling into fourth four paths from the rail down - [BLAME’s Wet Paint Easy Winner of Martha Washington](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-wet-paint-easy-winner-of-martha-washington/) - BLAME’s Godolphin homebred daughter Wet Paint jumped on the Kentucky Oaks trail on Saturday with a win in the Listed Martha Washington Stakes. Making her stakes debut, Wet Paint was the last out of the gate and trailed the field for the first half of the race before Flavien Prat started to urge her forward. - [RUNHAPPY’s Happy American Wins Louisiana Stakes (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-happy-american-wins-louisiana-stakes-g3/) - RUNHAPPY’s stakes winning son Happy American went one better on Saturday with a victory in the Louisiana Stakes (G3) to become his sire’s third graded stakes winner. The 5-year-old was more than happy to settle off the pace in the 1 1/16 mile dirt race with the field spread out down the backstretch. As they - [$650,000 WAR FRONT Daughter Tops Keeneland January to Lead Claiborne Sires](https://claibornefarm.com/650000-war-front-daughter-tops-keeneland-january-to-lead-claiborne-sires/) - It was another sale topper for WAR FRONT at the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale when his daughter Ancient Peace brought $650,000 from Boardshorts Stables. Offered by Indian Creek, the winning Ontario-bred is out of the multiple Grade 2 winner and Grade 1-placed Deceptive Vision. That mare is a full sister to Canadian - [Grade 1 Winner SILVER STATE Represented By In Foal Mares at Keeneland January](https://claibornefarm.com/grade-1-winner-silver-state-represented-by-in-foal-mares-at-keeneland-january/) - Grade 1 winner SILVER STATE sees five mares carrying foals from his first crop go through the Keeneland ring during the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale the second week of January. The first through the ring for SILVER STATE is the stakes producing Knox County Zip as Hip 58. That mare’s first foal - [Grade 3 Winner Stolen Holiday Ends WAR FRONT’s 2022 On a High Note](https://claibornefarm.com/grade-3-winner-stolen-holiday-ends-war-fronts-2022-on-a-high-note/) - It was a third stakes winner of December for WAR FRONT on New Year’s Eve when Stolen Holiday won her second career graded stakes in the Suwannee River Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park. The 5-year-old mare was content to run near the back of the field in the one-mile turf race with much of the - [RUNHAPPY Named To Nevills’ Value Sire First Team](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappy-named-to-nevills-value-sire-first-team/) - In a year where multiple Claiborne stallions have been named ‘value sires’ by the media, RUNHAPPY is the latest to join the club after Paulick Report’s Joe Nevills put him on his First Team. In a Boxing Day article on Budding Stars, Nevills points out that RUNHAPPY has earned breeders’ support with his runners’ exploits - [Happy American Newest Stakes Winner for RUNHAPPY](https://claibornefarm.com/happy-american-newest-stakes-winner-for-runhappy/) - On the same day Paulick Report’s Joe Nevills named RUNHAPPY to his first team in his All-Value Sire Team series, the stallion’s Claiborne-bred son Happy American earned his first stakes win in the Listed Tenacious Stakes. Happy American raced near the back of the field in the 1 1/16 mile race as he raced in - [WAR FRONT’s Belgrano Wins Second Stakes of Year in Janus](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-belgrano-wins-second-stakes-of-year-in-janus/) - WAR FRONT’s Belgrano ended the year with a second 2022 stakes victory when taking out the Listed Janus Stakes at Gulfstream Park. Trained by Frank Russo, the 8-year-old broke well in the five-furlong race before taking up a spot in midpack as a pair of horses dueled for the lead up front. It wasn’t until - [WAR OF WILL Another TDN Value Sire Representative for Claiborne](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-will-another-tdn-value-sire-representative-for-claiborne/) - It was another Claiborne stallion starring in the Thoroughbred Daily News Value Sires series this week when WAR OF WILL earned Bronze in the “First Yearlings In ’23” piece. WAR OF WILL’s first weanlings averaged over four times his stud fee in November with his most expensive being a $280,000 filly. For Chris McGrath, the - [Liguria 60th Graded Stakes Winner for WAR FRONT](https://claibornefarm.com/liguria-60th-stakes-winner-for-war-front/) - Two races after WAR FRONT’s son Sumter finished third in the Listed Stormy Liberal Stakes, daughter Liguria became his 60th graded stakes winner with a victory in the Jimmy Durante Stakes (G3). Shipping to California from New York to make her stakes debut, the filly was a midpack runner for much of the turf race - [SILVER STATE Earns Golden Honor from TDN](https://claibornefarm.com/silver-state-earns-golden-honor-from-tdn/) - A tough racehorse who won six consecutive races, led by the Metropolitan Handicap (G1), SILVER STATE was a popular first season sire last year with 171 mares visiting his court and it’s no surprise he’s earned Gold status in the Thoroughbred Daily News Value Sires – First Foals Due piece. “All the Classic branding in SILVER - [Bal Harbour Leads Home Unique Exacta for FIRST SAMURAI in Tinsel Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/bal-harbour-leads-home-unique-exacta-for-first-samurai-in-tinsel-stakes/) - It was a unique exacta for FIRST SAMURAI in the Tinsel Stakes on Saturday when son Bal Harbour beat grandson Last Samurai to the line. The 7-year-old Bal Harbour was quick out of the gate in the 1 1/8 mile race and immediately took control of the pace. Racing a few paths off the rail - [WAR OF WILL’s First Yearlings Set for Keeneland January](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-wills-first-yearlings-set-for-keeneland-january/) - An exciting 2023 kicks off for WAR OF WILL early in the yearwith eight of his first yearlings set to make their mark on the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale. Those yearlings come after his first weanlings sold for up to $280,000 at the November breeding stock sales with his median sitting at - [MASTERY’s Winning Hazy Command Takes Earnings Above $200,000 at Oaklawn](https://claibornefarm.com/masterys-winning-hazy-command-takes-earnings-above-200000-at-oaklawn/) - MASTERY’s Hazy Command took her earnings over $231,000 on Friday with a three length Allowance victory at Oaklawn Park. Racing in midpack for much of the six-furlong race, Hazy Command made her move late in the turn as she rolled along the rail to gain multiple positions. She gave up that path as the field - [BLAME’s Armando R wins again in Richard W. Small Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-armando-r-wins-again-in-richard-small-stakes/) - It was a second straight stakes victory for BLAME’s Armando R at Laurel Park on Saturday with a victory in the Listed Richard W. Small Stakes. Looking for his fourth win of the year, Armando R raced nearly 10 lengths off the leader in the first quarter of the 1 1/8 mile dirt race before - [Back-to-back stakes victories for FIRST SAMURAI's Samurai Charm](https://claibornefarm.com/back-to-back-stakes-victories-for-first-samurais-samurai-charm/) - It was the second stakes winner in four days for FIRST SAMURAI on Tuesday when Samurai Charm won the Zia Park Distaff for her second straight stakes victory. Returning to Zia Park after winning the Chaves County Stakes in October, Samurai Charm spent the first half of the six furlong race close behind the leader - [Exciting Young Sire SILVER STATE Grabs Breeders Attention](https://claibornefarm.com/exciting-young-sire-silver-state-grabs-breeders-attention/) - One of the most mentally tough horses of his generation, SILVER STATE showed he not only could win at home but also take his talent on the road with six consecutive victories at four different racetracks over a span of less than seven months. SILVER STATE saved the best for last in that stretch of - [Not On Herb Newest Stakes Winner For FIRST SAMURAI](https://claibornefarm.com/not-on-herb-newest-stakes-winner-for-first-samurai/) - FIRST SAMURAI juvenile Not On Herb stayed undefeated and became a stakes winner on Saturday with a victory in the Joseph R. Peluso Memorial Stakes on Saturday. Coming after another FIRST SAMURAI runner finished third in a stakes at the track the day before, Not On Herb poured the pressure on the early pacesetter almost - [Bromley Continues Strong November for MASTERY](https://claibornefarm.com/bromley-continues-strong-november-for-mastery/) - It was a fourth juvenile winner in the last month for MASTERY on Saturday when OXO’s $450,000 weanling purchase Bromley won on debut at Churchill Downs. Racing in a 6 ½ furlong Maiden Special Weight on the dirt, Bromley stalked the leading Lark’s Mischief throughout the early stages of the race a few paths off - [First Mares In Foal to SILVER STATE On Offer at November Sales](https://claibornefarm.com/first-mares-in-foal-to-silver-state-on-offer-at-november-sales/) - Metropolitan Handicap (G1) winner SILVER STATE sees his first in-foal mares offered in coming weeks at the Kentucky November breeding stock sales with one on offer at Fasig-Tipton November and 18 cataloged at the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale. That Fasig-Tipton November offering is the Grade 1 producing Special Treat, coming into the ring as - [Claiborne Sires In Demand At November Sales](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-sires-in-demand-at-november-sales/) - The first three days of the November breeding stock sales saw good results for multiple Claiborne stallions both with their own progeny and mares carrying their foals. A filly from the first crop of WAR OF WILL represented the first-crop sire well when she sold for $280,000 to Ben McElroy from the Bluewater Sales consignment. - [FIRST SAMURAI’s Samurai Charm Earns Second Stakes Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurais-samurai-charm-earns-second-stakes-victory/) - FIRST SAMURAI’s multiple graded stakes placed Samurai Charm earned her second stakes victory on Monday when she won the Chaves County Stakes by 4 ¾ lengths. Going off as the heavy favorite in the six-furlong dirt race, Samurai Charm raced a length behind a dueling pair of leaders. Going wide around the far turn, she - [$230,000 Colt for RUNHAPPY At Fasig-Tipton October](https://claibornefarm.com/230000-colt-for-runhappy-at-fasig-tipton-october/) - A gray colt by RUNHAPPY was in high demand at this week’s Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October Yearlings Sale with West Point Thoroughbreds and Mike Lyden purchasing the Denali Stud offering for $230,000. The colt comes from a proven family with his dam Callista already producing stakes winner Diamond City and Grade 2-placed Barista from two foals - [RUNHAPPY’s Happy Is a Choice Dominant Keeneland Juvenile Winner](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-happy-is-a-choice-dominant-keeneland-winner/) - It was another dominant winner for RUNHAPPY at Keeneland on Sunday when juvenile Happy Is a Choice romped to a five length Maiden Special Weight victory. Happy Is a Choice battled for the lead early in the 5 ½ furlong dirt race before taking command just over a quarter into the race. Once he had - [Exciting Sireline Updates Follow DEMARCHELIER (GB) Offerings Into Fasig-Tipton October](https://claibornefarm.com/exciting-sireline-updates-follow-demarchelier-gb-offerings-into-fasig-tipton-october/) - With the Dubawi (Ire) sireline having major success this Autumn, now is the perfect time for buyers to purchase yearlings from the first crop of DEMARCHELIER (GB) at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October Yearlings Sale. The latest update came when Dubawi (Ire) son New Bay sired both Champion Stakes (G1) winner Bay Bridge and Queen Elizabeth - [Sixteen On Offer for CATHOLIC BOY At Fasig-Tipton October](https://claibornefarm.com/sixteen-on-offer-for-catholic-boy-at-fasig-tipton-october/) - Buyers have plenty of chances to take home a CATHOLIC BOY yearling at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October Yearlings Sale with 16 currently set to go through the ring on October 24 – 27. First in the ring for the dual-surface Grade 1 winner is Hip 125 from Vinery Sales. That filly is the first foal - [WAR OF WILL Well Represented by First Weanlings at November Sales](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-will-well-represented-by-first-weanlings-at-november-sales/) - Next month’s November breeding stock sales give buyers another chance to see weanlings from the first crop of WAR OF WILL with the action starting on Sunday November 6. That day at the Fasig-Tipton November Sale, the freshman has two set to go through the ring, starting with Hip 62. That filly offered by Vinery - [Grade 1 Winner Art Collector To Stand At Claiborne Farm Upon Retirement](https://claibornefarm.com/grade-1-winner-art-collector-to-stand-at-claiborne-farm-upon-retirement/) - Art Collector, a Grade 1 winner with over $2.3 million in earnings, will stand at Claiborne Farm in Paris, Ky., upon his retirement from racing. He has won 10 of 20 starts over a variety of distances and surfaces for owner/breeder Bruce Lunsford, highlighted by a front-running victory in the Grade 1 Woodward Stakes in - [DEMARCHELIER’s (GB) Page Continues to Sparkle with Autumn Family Success](https://claibornefarm.com/demarcheliers-gb-page-continues-to-sparkle-with-autumn-family-success/) - Breeders looking for a stallion from a proven family need not look any further than DEMARCHELIER (GB) who comes from a family of 11 Group 1 winners. The stallion himself added his own blacktype to the page as a racehorse when he won the Pennine Ridge Stakes (G3). The family has been back in the - [RUNHAPPY’S Run Classic Romps to 8 ¼ Length Keeneland Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-run-classic-romps-to-8-¼-length-keeneland-victory/) - It was another impressive victory for RUNHAPPY’s exciting son Run Classic on Sunday at Keeneland with an 8 ¼ length romp in an Allowance Optional Claiming Race. Racing over seven furlongs on the dirt, Run Classic raced close behind the leading Hidden Scroll while running three paths from the rail down the backstretch. Turning for - [WAR FRONT’s Random Harvest Wins Italian Group 3](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-random-harvest-wins-italian-group-3/) - WAR FRONT’s Random Harvest gave her sire another international group winner on Sunday with a win in the Premio Elena e Sergio Cumani (G3) in Italy. Shipping from trainer Ed Walker’s base in England for the affair, the filly quickly took the lead in the one-mile turf race. She was pressured just inside the final - [Red-Hot MASTERY Registers Four Winners in Four Days](https://claibornefarm.com/red-hot-mastery-registers-four-winners-in-four-days/) - Second crop sire MASTERY has been on fire this week, registering four maiden winners in four days – including a pair of juvenile winners on Thursday. The winning streak kicked off on Tuesday with the stallion’s Bridlewood Farm-bred Toosweettobesour winning a Maiden Special Weight. Trained by Paul Barrow for C T R Stables, it was - [Weanling Duo Represent WAR OF WILL at Saratoga Fall Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/weanling-duo-represent-war-of-will-at-saratoga-fall-sale/) - Dual surface Grade 1 winner WAR OF WILL’s first weanlings make their sales ring appearance on October 17 with two on offer in Saratoga at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Fall Sale. The duo kicks off with Hip 175 from breeder The New Hill Farm’s consignment out of Grade 3-placed Maid on a Mission. That mare is - [LEA’s Nagirroc Earns Breeders’ Cup Berth In Futurity (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/leas-nagirroc-earns-breeders-cup-berth-in-futurity-g3/) - LEA’s Nagirroc proved trainer Graham Motion’s decision to step him up to stakes company one start after breaking his maiden was a smart one with a determined victory in the Futurity Stakes (G3). Racing over six furlongs on the outer turf at Aqueduct, Nagirroc raced in third just a little over a length behind the - [UPDATE: BLAME’s Broodmare Sire Talents on Full Display This Fall](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-broodmare-sire-talents-on-full-display-in-september/) - The sire of multiple stakes winners in September, BLAME has also hit new marks as a broodmare sire this Autumn with his daughters producing five stakes winners in two weeks before kicking off October with a Grade 1 exacta. Only a month after winning the Hopeful Stakes (G1) Forte scored a second Grade 1 victory - [FIRST SAMURAI’s Bushido Wins Listed Ontario Racing Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurais-bushido-wins-listed-ontario-racing-stakes/) - FIRST SAMURAI’s Bushido stayed undefeated in two starts on Saturday when the 2-year-old won the Listed Ontario Racing Stakes in his stakes debut. Racing over five furlongs on the Woodbine turf, he jumped out of the gate first and was never challenged when opening a few lengths on the field. The race favorite had four - [WAR FRONT’s Annapolis Takes out Coolmore Turf Mile (G1)](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-annapolis-takes-out-coolmore-turf-mile-g1/) - WAR FRONT’s Annapolis has proven his class time and time again as a 2- and 3-year-old but on Saturday he went to the next level with a win in the Coolmore Turf Mile (G1) against his elders. Annapolis sat just behind the pacesetter throughout much of the running of the one-mile turf race just waiting - [Claiborne Farm mentioned as one of the Best Horse Farms in Lexington](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-farm-mentioned-as-one-of-the-best-horse-farms-in-lexington/) - Dan Cummins of Kentucky mentioned Claiborne Farm as one of the Best Horse Farms in Lexington! "If you’re a Lexington, Kentucky, local looking for something fun to do, or you’re planning an upcoming visit, make sure to check out the many prestigious horse farm tours in the area. The tours are a great way for - [Midnight Memories Overcomes Trouble to Win Zenyatta (G2)](https://claibornefarm.com/midnight-memories-overcomes-trouble-to-win-zenyatta-g2/) - It was a second straight graded stakes victory for MASTERY’s Midnight Memories on Sunday when she overcame a difficult trip to win the Zenyatta Stakes (G2). Midnight Memories stumbled at the break and had to chase down those who had gotten a jump on her. As the field entered the final five furlongs of the - [Armando R Leads BLAME Exacta in Japan Cup](https://claibornefarm.com/armando-r-leads-blame-exacta-in-japan-cup/) - It was a stakes exacta for BLAME in Saturday’s Listed Japan Turf Cup when Armando R beat Beacon Hill by a neck at Laurel Park. Both BLAME runners were in the back of the field early on with Armando R the clear back marker when over 17 lengths behind the pace setter and five lengths - [WAR FRONT’s Masteroffoxhounds Digs Deep For John Henry Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-masteroffoxhounds-digs-deep-for-john-henry-victory/) - It was another Grade 2 victory for WAR FRONT’s Masteroffoxhounds on Saturday when the consistent runner was a winner of the John Henry Turf Championship Stakes (G2). The Rockingham Ranch representative stumbled out of the gate but immediately recovered to duel outside dual Grade 1 winner Breakpoint before that one grudgingly gave up the battle. - [UPDATED: Fasig-Tipton July Kicks Off Exciting Season for CATHOLIC BOY and DEMARCHELIER (GB)](https://claibornefarm.com/fasig-tipton-july-kicks-off-exciting-season-for-catholic-boy-and-demarchelier-gb/) - The first yearling sale of the season is an exciting continuation of the breeding stock sales for CATHOLIC BOY and DEMARCHELIER (GB) when they are represented at the July 12 Fasig-Tipton July Sale. CATHOLIC BOY has five cataloged in the first major yearling sale of the season, starting with Hip 7 out of La Song. - [Successful Keeneland September for Claiborne Sires](https://claibornefarm.com/successful-keeneland-september-for-claiborne-sires/) - It was a successful Keeneland September Yearling Sale for Claiborne stallions this month with buyers taking home exciting six-figure yearlings by multiple sires. BLAME’s 27 yearlings sold were led by a $275,000 filly purchased by John Ballantyne and NBS Stables from Lisa and Tim Turney. A half-sister to two winners from two to race, she - [$300,000 Colt Leads CATHOLIC BOY Offerings At Keeneland September](https://claibornefarm.com/300000-colt-leads-catholic-boy-offerings-at-keeneland-september/) - CATHOLIC BOY’S first crop was well represented at the Keeneland September Yearling sale this month with a $300,000 colt purchased by Maverick Racing and Siena Farm leading his offerings. Offered by St. George Sales, the CATHOLIC BOY son is the first foal out of a half-sister to champion Rushing Fall and stakes winner Milam. Queen - [CATHOLIC BOY Sire of 57 Cataloged in Keeneland September](https://claibornefarm.com/catholic-boy-sire-of-57-cataloged-in-keeneland-september/) - Fifty-seven yearlings from CATHOLIC BOY’s first crop are cataloged for this year’s Keeneland September Yearling Sale. One of only three North American 3-year-old colts ever to win Grade 1s on both dirt and turf, CATHOLIC BOY’s Keeneland September offerings include 30 yearlings out of siblings to stakes winners, 16 out of stakes performers, and 22 - [Love The Nest (BLAME) Adds Sprint Championship to Resume](https://claibornefarm.com/love-the-nest-adds-sprint-championship-to-resume/) - It was a second stakes winner of the day for BLAME on Saturday when Love The Nest won his second straight stakes in the Minnesota Sprint Championship Stakes at Canterbury. Cutting back to six furlongs from the one-mile distance he won at in the Minnesota Derby, Love The Nest raced a few lengths off the - [MASTERY Daughter Impressive in Third Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/mastery-daughter-puts-in-impressive-showing-at-ellis/) - MASTERY’s Surprisingly took her record to three wins from four starts on Saturday with a 3 ¼ length romp at Ellis Park. Racing over 1 1/16 miles on the turf, Surprisingly was the back marker in the early running before running head-to-head with the horse just in front of her. When the running got serious, - [Fifteen on Offer for DEMARCHELIER (GB) at Keeneland September](https://claibornefarm.com/fifteen-on-offer-for-demarchelier-gb-at-keeneland-september/) - After seeing his first weanlings sell for up to nine-times more than his stud fee at the Keeneland November Sale last fall, DEMARCHELIER (GB) is back with 15 from his first crop cataloged for this year’s Keeneland September Sale. Among the 15, 10 of the yearlings are out of siblings or half-siblings to stakes performers - [BLAME’s In A Hurry Leads Home Stakes Exacta For Claiborne Sires](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-in-a-hurry-leads-home-stakes-exacta-for-claiborne-sires/) - Placing in each of her last four starts, all in stakes, BLAME’s In A Hurry scored her first stakes victory in the Listed All Along Stakes on Saturday. Breaking on top in the 1 1/8 mile race on turf, she led the field around the track with FIRST SAMURAI’s Plum Ali trading second back and - [Claiborne Sires Well Represented in Keeneland Book 1](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-sires-well-represented-in-keeneland-book-1/) - The biggest yearling sale of the year, Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale kicks off next week with a two-afternoon Book 1 that includes yearlings by four Claiborne sires. BLAME’s first yearling of the sale goes through the ring as Hip 53 from the Eaton Sales consignment on the first day of Book 1. That March-born colt - [FIRST SAMURAI’s Bushido Catches Eye in Debut](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurais-bushido-catches-eye-in-debut/) - FIRST SAMURAI’s debuting juvenile Bushido was much the best at Woodbine on Sunday when the colt romped to a 5 ¼ length victory at Woodbine. Bushido took the lead immediately by a few lengths in the five furlong turf race before Antonio Gallardo rated him to stay just a length in front of the field - [MASTERY’s Midnight Memories Proves Best In Torrey Pines (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/masterys-midnight-memories-proves-best-in-torrey-pines-g3/) - MASTERY’s Midnight Memories registered a third career victory on Sunday when she put on an impressive showing in the Torrey Pines Stakes (G3) to become her sire’s first graded stakes winner. Midnight Memories broke a step slow but immediately rushed to the lead in the one-mile race to control the pace under Ramon Vazquez. Once - [Annapolis Third Stakes Winner of Day for WAR FRONT](https://claibornefarm.com/annapolis-third-stakes-winner-of-day-for-war-front/) - Annapolis was back in the stakes winners circle on Saturday when the WAR FRONT son won the Saranac Stakes (G3) at Saratoga. Going off as a heavy favorite in the 1 1/16 mile turf race, the 3-year-old was first out of the gate and easily took up pacemaking duties. He stayed in touch with the - [Sippinsoda Newest Stakes Winner For WAR FRONT in Prix Occitanie](https://claibornefarm.com/sippinsoda-newest-stakes-winner-for-war-front-in-prix-occitanie/) - WAR FRONT’s Sippinsoda earned her fourth win on Saturday with a victory in the Listed Prix Occitanie in France over 1 1/16 miles. The filly quickly took up pacemaking duties in the La Teste de Buch race with her ears pricked even though there was a horse on her hip. Jockey Cristian Demuro was the - [Cadre du Noir Wins Tattersalls Club Cup](https://claibornefarm.com/cadre-du-noir-wins-tattersalls-club-cup/) - It was a new stakes winner for WAR FRONT on Saturday when Cadre du Noir won the Listed YLC City Tattersalls Club Cup in Australia. Racing over 1 ½ miles on the turf, Cadre du Noir had the lead coming into the stretch and never looked back, registering his first stakes victory by 5 ½ - [Thirteen Yearlings Offered in Claiborne’s Book 1 Consignment](https://claibornefarm.com/thirteen-yearlings-offered-in-claibornes-book-1-consignment/) - Claiborne’s Book 1 consignment at Keeneland September features 13 well-bred yearlings this year, including the only Frankel (GB) colt in the sale and one of only two yearlings overall by the stallion. That Frankel (GB) son is offered as Hip 351 as the third foal out of multiple graded stakes winner and Grade 1-placed Mrs. - [Somebody’s Problem Newest Juvenile Stakes Winner for RUNHAPPY](https://claibornefarm.com/somebodys-problem-newest-juvenile-stakes-winner-for-runhappy/) - RUNHAPPY’s Somebody’s Problem became another juvenile stakes winner for her sire on Friday night with a romp in the Prairie Meadows Debutante Stakes. A 6 ¾ length winner last out at Ellis Park for owner/breeder Hoolie Racing Stable, she followed that up with a 4 ¼ length maiden stakes victory in this sport. Racing over - [CATHOLIC BOY Duo Set For Fasig-Tipton New York-Bred Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/catholic-boy-duo-on-offer-at-fasig-tipton-new-york-bred-sale/) - The first crop of CATHOLIC BOY makes their way through the sales ring in Saratoga next weekend when the dual surface Grade 1 winner sees one offering cataloged on each day of the Fasig-Tipton New York-Bred Yearlings Sale. The first session next Sunday sees a colt out of Rare Edition go through the ring as - [WAR FRONT’s War Bomber Takes Out Seagram Cup (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-war-bomber-takes-out-seagram-cup-g3/) - WAR FRONT’s stakes winning War Bomber scored his first graded stakes victory on Sunday with a win in the Seagram Cup (G3). The 1 1/16 mile all weather race saw War Bomber fly out of the gate and control the pace from the start. The gelding had to deal with challenges throughout as he raced - [BLAME’S Love The Nest Wins Minnesota Derby](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-love-the-nest-wins-minnesota-derby/) - It was a second stakes victory for BLAME’s Love The Nest on Saturday night with a win in the Minnesota Derby for Lothenbach Stables and Joel Berndt. The 3-year-old raced just over a length behind the pacesetter for the first half of the one-mile race before making his move as they exited the backstretch. The - [LEA’s Poppy Flower Wins Galway Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/leas-poppy-flower-wins-galway-stakes/) - It was another stakes winner from LEA’s biggest and best-bred crop on Thursday when Poppy Flower flew home late to win the Listed Galway Stakes. Placed in both her previous Saratoga stakes runs, Poppy Flower was looking to avenge her half-length loss to Empress Tigress in last month’s Listed Coronation Cup and did so with - [$675,000 Filly Leads Way for WAR FRONT at Fasig-Tipton Saratoga](https://claibornefarm.com/675000-filly-leads-way-for-war-front-at-fasig-tipton-saratoga/) - It was a big week for WAR FRONT in Saratoga when his only two offerings at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale were hits with buyers. Consigned by Bedouin Bloodstock, his first through the ring was also his most expensive when West Bloodstock went to $675,000 to secure the filly out of Rosalind for Robert and Lawana - [Juvenile Somebody’s Problem Impresses For RUNHAPPY](https://claibornefarm.com/juvenile-somebodys-problem-impresses-for-runhappy/) - It’s another top-class crop of juveniles for RUNHAPPY in 2022 and his newest winner Somebody’s Problem made her own mark on the group with a 6 ¾ length Maiden Special Weight victory at Ellis Park on Sunday. The Hoolie Racing Stable homebred broke out of the gate like a shot to take command of the - [Well-Bred Claiborne-Sired Yearlings On Offer at Fasig-Tipton Saratoga](https://claibornefarm.com/well-bred-claiborne-sired-yearlings-on-offer-at-fasig-tipton-saratoga/) - This year’s Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale sees four well-bred yearlings by established Claiborne stallions BLAME and WAR FRONT from active families cataloged for the 101th edition of the event. Three of those four boast major updates since the catalog was released while the fourth is the second WAR FRONT foal out of a well-bred Galileo mare. - [RUNHAPPY Juvenile Lives Up To Name With Five Length Romp](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappy-juvenile-lives-up-to-name-with-five-length-romp/) - RUNHAPPY looks to have another strong juvenile on his hand after Runtoday romped on debut at Canterbury by five lengths. Breaking sharply, the James McIngvale-owned runner took the lead and started to pull away quickly from there in the five furlong race. By the time he hit the stretch, he had a comfortable lead but - [FIRST SAMURAI’S Lady Mine Take Home Saratoga MSW Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurais-lady-mine-take-home-saratoga-msw-victory/) - The day after Tarabi won an opening day stakes, another FIRST SAMURAI daughter was in the Saratoga winner’s circle when Lady Mine put in a strong effort to win a juvenile Maiden Special Weight. Lady Mine broke quickly under Jose Gomez in the 5 ½ furlong race to set a pressured pace with Maddie’s Grace - [FIRST SAMURAI’S Tarabi Earns Well-Deserved Wilton Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurais-tarabi-earns-well-deserved-wilton-victory/) - FIRST SAMURAI’s multiple Grade 1 placed daughter Tarabi had proved to be among the best of her generation last year and on the opening day at Saratoga, she finally earned her well deserved stakes victory in the Wilton Stakes. Tarabi immediately took up a spot in second as Angitude set the pace a few lengths - [BLAME’S Officiating The Best in Cornhusker](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-officiating-the-best-in-cornhusker/) - BLAME’s multiple graded stakes winner Officiating added a fourth stakes win to his resume on Saturday with a victory in the Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap (G3). The Saffie Joseph Jr. trainee raced a few lengths off the leader in third for much of the 1 1/8 mile dirt race as the pair in front of - [RUNHAPPY’s Joyful Cadence Breaks Through In Saylorville](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-joyful-cadence-breaks-through-in-saylorville/) - It was another trip to the winners circle for RUNHAPPY’s Joyful Cadence on Friday night when she scored her first stakes victory in the Saylorville Stakes at Prairie Meadows. Running over six furlongs on the dirt, Joyful Cadence stumbled at the start but quickly recovered to take the lead. She was joined by two others - [WAR FRONT’s Annapolis Returns to Winning Ways in Manila](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-annapolis-returns-to-winning-ways-in-manila/) - WAR FRONT’s Annapolis put his lone career loss behind him on Independence Day when the 3-year-old won the Listed Manila Stakes by 2 ¾ lengths at Belmont Park. Racing a mile on the turf as the race favorite after just missing in last month’s Penn Mile (G2) on soft ground, Annapolis broke well and settled - [Third Stakes Win for RUNHAPPY’s Rotknee](https://claibornefarm.com/third-stakes-win-for-runhappys-rotknee/) - It was a second straight stakes victory for RUNHAPPY’s 3-year-old son Rotknee, who took home the Ontario County Stakes on Wednesday. The six furlong Finger Lakes stakes saw Rotknee go off as favorite for good reason. The colt had to deal with some trouble at the break when another horse bumped into him from the - [Fort Washington Stakes Winner 105 for WAR FRONT](https://claibornefarm.com/fort-washington-stakes-winner-105-for-war-front/) - Claiborne born and raised WAR FRONT son Fort Washington became his sire’s 105th stakes winner on Sunday when the colt won the Tale of the Cat Stakes at Monmouth Park for breeders Joseph Allen and Peter Brant. A multiple stakes placed runner before Sunday, the Shug McGaughey trainee raced near the back of the pack - [Divemaster Gives MASTERY Second Crop Winner at Churchill Downs](https://claibornefarm.com/divemaster-gives-mastery-second-crop-winner-at-churchill-downs/) - It was a perfect start for MASTERY’s Divemaster on Sunday when the 2-year-old raced to a 1 ¾ length Maiden Special Weight victory at Churchill Downs. Jockey Ricardo Santana Jr. took the colt multiple lengths off the leader in the 4 ½ furlong race to avoid the speedfest going on up from, sitting over 11 - [WAR OF WILL's foals continue to "WOW"](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-wills-foals-continue-to-wow/) - WAR OF WILL, a dual surface Grade 1 winner and American Classic champion saw his first foals arrive this spring. The son of Claiborne’s emerging sire of sires WAR FRONT, carries on the illustrious DANZIG legacy at Claiborne Farm. Checking in on the progression of the foals, they continue to "wow" us! - [Surprisingly Again Catches Eye For MASTERY](https://claibornefarm.com/surprisingly-again-catches-eye-for-mastery/) - MASTERY’s Surprisingly added a second victory in three career starts to her resume on Thursday with a 3 ½ length victory in an Allowance against her elders for Phipps Stable. Making her first start on turf in the one-mile race, Surprisingly was part of a group close behind the leader, racing a few paths off - [Schlofmitz 40th Stakes Winner for BLAME](https://claibornefarm.com/schlofmitz-40th-stakes-winner-for-blame/) - BLAME daughter Schlofmitz earned her first stakes victory on Wednesday night with a win in the Curtis Sampson Oaks at Canterbury Park. Racing a mile on the turf, Schlofmitz was more than six lengths off the pace for much of the race. The spread out field saw the filly race in the middle of the - [Belgrano Gives WAR FRONT Stakes Double](https://claibornefarm.com/belgrano-gives-war-front-stakes-double/) - It was a second stakes winner in 24 hours for WAR FRONT on Sunday when Belgrano won the Select Stakes at Monmouth Park. Racing over 5 ½ furlongs on the turf, Belgrano broke well and was happy to race in fifth as a group of four dueled in front of him. Moving a few lengths - [LEA’s Poppy Flower Earns Well-Deserved Stakes Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/leas-poppy-flower-earns-well-deserved-stakes-victory/) - LEA’s multiple stakes placed daughter Poppy Flowers got a well-deserved stakes victory on Sunday with a late burst to win the Stormy Blues Stakes at Laurel. Poppy Flower was happy to sit near the rear of the field down the backstretch of the 5 ½ furlong race and didn’t make her presence known until the - [WAR FRONT’s Stolen Holiday A Winner in Eatontown (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-stolen-holiday-a-winner-in-eatontown-g3/) - WAR FRONT’s stakes-placed daughter Stolen Holiday added a stakes victory to her name on Saturday with an eye-catching victory in the Eatontown Stakes (G3). Making her second start at the graded stakes level, Stolen Holiday was allowed to take the lead soon after the gate and cruised on the front end throughout in the 1 - [UPDATED: DEMARCHELIER’s (GB) Sireline Superiority on Full Display at Royal Ascot](https://claibornefarm.com/demarcheliers-gb-sireline-superiority-on-full-display-at-royal-ascot/) - Only a few weeks before DEMARCHELIER (GB) has his first yearling go through the ring at the Fasig-Tipton July sale, his sireline is showing what is to come with much success at the prestigious Royal Ascot meet. It is no surprise to see DEMARCHELIER (GB)’s sire Dubawi (Ire) putting on a show at Royal Ascot. - [MASTERY’s Midnight Memories Stays Undefeated at Sant Anita](https://claibornefarm.com/masterys-midnight-memories-stays-undefeated-at-sant-anita/) - MASTERY’s Midnight Memories went 2-for-2 Sunday at Santa Anita when the 3-year-old filly won an Allowance Optional Claiming race by a neck. Racing as the favorite for Michael Pegram, Karl Watson, and Paul Weitman, the filly showed a different dimension when she overcame much trouble for the victory. It started with a stumble out of - [BLAME Colt Brings $200,000 at Fasig-Tipton Midlantic](https://claibornefarm.com/blame-colt-brings-200000-at-fasig-tipton-midlantic/) - BLAME was represented at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-Year-Olds In Training Sale by a $200,000 colt out of successful broodmare Bayou Tortuga. Purchased by Oracle Bloodstock as agent, the :10.3 breezer was consigned by Paul Sharp as agent after selling for $160,000 at the Keeneland September Sale. Bred by McCann Bloodstock, Mark Kelder, and Doug Richards, - [Stalwart Claiborne Farm Sire Flatter Dies at 23](https://claibornefarm.com/stalwart-claiborne-farm-sire-flatter-dies-at-23/) - Claiborne Farm's Flatter, a stalwart on its roster for nearly two decades, was euthanized May 9 due to the infirmities of old age, the farm reported May 10. The stallion was 23. The son of A.P. Indy was a second-generation homebred for Claiborne and prominent owner/breeder Adele Dilschneider out of the Mr. Prospector daughter Praise, making - [WAR FRONT’S War at Sea Tops Off Big Stakes Day for Sire](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-war-at-sea-tops-off-big-stakes-day-for-sire/) - It was a successful day of racing for WAR FRONT on Saturday when the top stallion’s three stakes placers were led by a new stakes winner in Cinema Stakes victor War at Sea. Looking for his third straight win, the Ron Ellis-trained War at Sea was making his stakes debut and got off to a - [MASTERY’S Spankster a Churchill MSW Winner](https://claibornefarm.com/masterys-spankster-a-churchill-msw-winner/) - MASTERY’s $260,000 Keeneland September purchase Spankster visited the Churchill Downs winner’s circle on Sunday with a Maiden Special Weight victory under the twin spires. Trained by D. Wayne Lukas, Spankster faced a brief battle in the early stages of the six-furlong race but put that to bed in the turn. The colt raced a few - [LEA's Media Luna earns her third graded stakes victory in Puerto Rico.](https://claibornefarm.com/leas-media-luna-earns-her-third-graded-stakes-victory-in-puerto-rico/) - Media Luna dominated again at Camarero Racetrack in Puerto Rico, tallying off her third graded stakes victory by open lengths on March 6th. It was the seventh win in eight starts for the Hinkle Farms-bred Media Luna, who's only blemish is a runner-up finish in the Clasico Accion de Gracias S. (G3) last year as - [RUNHAPPY’S Smile Happy Set For Kentucky Derby (G1)](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-smile-happy-set-for-kentucky-derby-g1/) - The individual favorite when the Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 1 closed in November, RUNHAPPY’s Smile Happy is set to make those who bet on him live up to his name if the 3-year-old wins the Kentucky Derby (G1) on Saturday. A $185,000 yearling purchase from RUNHAPPY’s stellar second crop, Smile Happy proved to have - [RUNHAPPY’s Rotknee Runs Away With the Mike Lee](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-rotknee-runs-away-with-the-mike-lee/) - RUNHAPPY’S Rotknee has proven to be a force to be reckoned with in New York this year and Monday was no different when the 3-year-old dominated the Mike Lee Stakes at Belmont Park. The seven furlong dirt race saw Rotknee bolt the lead as soon as the gate opened. By the first call, he had - [Zen Master Wins Again for MASTERY](https://claibornefarm.com/zen-master-wins-again-for-mastery/) - MASTERY’s Zen Master added a second victory to his name on Thursday when the colt took out a Delaware Park Allowance Optional Claimer by 1 ¾ lengths as the race favorite. The colt was the last out of the gate in the six furlong dirt race but quickly gathered himself to take up a spot - [Grand Ave Girl Newest Stakes Winner For RUNHAPPY](https://claibornefarm.com/grand-ave-girl-newest-stakes-winner-for-runhappy/) - It was a first stakes victory for RUNHAPPY’s Grand Ave Girl on Sunday when the e Five Racing Thoroughbreds filly went gate-to-wire in the Monroe Stakes. One of the first out of the gate in the 1 1/16 mile Gulfstream Park turf race, Grand Ave Girl set an easy pace in front with the runner-up - [FLATTER’s Search Results Wins Ruffian Stakes (G2)](https://claibornefarm.com/flatters-search-results-wins-ruffian-stakes-g2/) - FLATTER’s Grade 1 winnerSearch Results made her second start of the year a win on Sunday when the 4-year-old registered her fourth career stakes victory with a win in the Ruffian Stakes (G2). The Chad Brown trainee was put in a stalking position by jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. in the one mile dirt race, sitting - [FIRST SAMURAI’s Winning Romance Wins Second Consecutive Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurais-winning-romance-wins-second-consecutive-stakes/) - It was a second straight stakes victory for FIRST SAMURAI’S Winning Romance with a 1 ¾ length win in the EVD Distaff under the Evangeline Downs lights Friday night. Winning Romance wasn’t the first out of the gate, but she was the first to the lead after the first jump and controlled the page throughout - [WAR FRONT’s Derby Tradition Bodes Well for WAR OF WILL](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-derby-tradition-bodes-well-for-war-of-will/) - A stallion who has sired his own American classic winner in studmate WAR OF WILL, WAR FRONT will be represented in this year’s Kentucky Derby (G1) in another way when two of his sons and one of his daughters see runners load into the gate at 6:57p.m. ET on Saturday. That duo by his sons - [MASTERY’s Midnight Memories Another Eye-Catching Winner](https://claibornefarm.com/masterys-midnight-memories-another-eye-catching-winner/) - It was a debut winner for MASTERY on Saturday night when the Sean McCarthy-trained Midnight Memories won a Maiden Special Weight at Santa Anita. The filly broke well in the 6 ½ furlong race before allowing others to take the early lead for her as she settled a few lengths behind the pacesetters three paths - [BLAME’S Acting Out Tops Keeneland April HORA Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-acting-out-tops-keeneland-april-hora-sale/) - Will and Sarah Farish went to $600,000 to secure BLAME’s daughter Acting Out early in the Keeneland April Horses of Racing Age Sale on Friday night, making her the clear sale topper with the next highest offering $150,000 behind her. Consigned by Taylor Made as agent, Acting Out is undefeated in 2022 and came into - [FIRST SAMURAI Son Impresses At Keeneland](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurai-son-impresses-at-keeneland/) - FIRST SAMURAI saw son Sacred Samurai put in a huge run on Keeneland’s closing card when the Joe Sharp trainee won a Maiden Special Weight by 5 ½ lengths in only his second start. The 3-year-old colt broke a step slow in the 6 ½ furlong race but was quickly into stride and challenging for - [Juveniles By Claiborne Sires Impress at OBS Spring Under Tack Show](https://claibornefarm.com/juveniles-by-claiborne-sires-impress-at-obs-spring-under-tack-show/) - The Claiborne sires saw their juveniles register impressive breezes at the OBS Spring Sales of 2-Year-Olds In Training Under Tack Show last week. They will start going through the OBS sales ring starting on Tuesday at 10:30a.m. ET. From a 2-year-old with the fastest quarter in OBS history to juveniles just a few ticks off - [Eye-Catching Results for Claiborne Sires at OBS Spring](https://claibornefarm.com/eye-catching-results-for-claiborne-sires-at-obs-spring/) - The OBS Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds In Training showed that the future is bright for Claiborne stallions with many on the roster having noteworthy results over the four session sale last week. Breezing in :21.2 at the Under Tack show, a BLAME colt caught the eye of CharlieBoden during Wednesday’s session when the buyer went - [FIRST SAMURAI’s Plum Ali Kicks Off 2022 With Stakes Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurais-plum-ali-kicks-off-2022-with-stakes-victory/) - FIRST SAMURAI’s Grade 2 winning daughter Plum Ali started 2022 just how she ended 2021 – with a stakes win. Making her first start since her Winter Memories Stakes victory last November, she added the Plenty of Grace Stakes to her record Saturday at Aqueduct, highlighting the four winners her sire FIRST SAMURAI saw on - [3-Year-Old Saturday Triple for FLATTER](https://claibornefarm.com/aggregation-an-eye-catching-msw-winner-for-flatter/) - It was another promising maiden winner for FLATTER on Saturday when Aggregation ran away from the field in an Aqueduct Maiden Special Weight going seven furlongs on the dirt. A Klaravich Stables runner trained by Chad Brown, he was hustled out of the gate by Manny Franco to race among the top three runners with - [RUNHAPPY’s Runpat Breaks Maiden in Keeneland MSW](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-runpat-breaks-maiden-in-keeneland-msw/) - It was another winner for RUNHAPPY’s 3-year-old crop on Thursday when Kueber Racing’s Runpat broke his maiden in a Keeneland Maiden Special Weight. The colt sprinted out of the gate in the 6 ½ furlong dirt race to take the lead and proved hard to pass. Losing his focus in the stretch he lost the - [UPDATED: WAR OF WILL's first crop of foals "wow-ing" us already!](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-wills-first-crop-of-foals-wow-ing-us-already/) - WAR OF WILL, a dual surface Grade 1 winner and American Classic champion sees his first foals arrive this foaling season. The son of Claiborne’s emerging sire of sires WAR FRONT, carries on the illustrious DANZIG legacy at Claiborne Farm. We are receiving a lot positive early reports on the WAR OF WILL foals! The - [UPDATED: Sire Success Written In Stars for WAR OF WILL](https://claibornefarm.com/sire-success-written-in-stars-for-war-of-will/) - If ever there was a sireline known for producing sires, Preakness Stakes (G1) winner WAR OF WILL hails from it with his female family also doing its part to create a top stallion prospect. Sire success is written in WAR OF WILL’s pedigree with every stallion in his line for over a century siring not - [WAR FRONT's Sumter Wins Second Straight Stakes in Singletary](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-sumter-wins-second-straight-stakes-in-singletary/) - WAR FRONT son Sumter won his second straight stakes race on Saturday when he gritted out a win in the Singletary Stakes. The one mile turf race saw Sumter break among the top of the field and immediately jump to the lead with another horse putting some early pressure on him. He shook that one - [BLAME’s Acting Out Goes All The Way in Carousel](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-acting-out-goes-all-the-way-in-carousel/) - It was stakes winner number 39 for BLAME on Saturday when Acting Out impressed at Oaklawn Park in the Listed Carousel Stakes. The gray mare broke well out of the gate to immediately go to the lead as they started their six furlong journey and the race was her’s to lose. She had a shadow - [RUNHAPPY Colt Fetches $700,000 at Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappy-colt-fetches-700000-at-fasig-tipton-gulfstream/) - It was another big sale success for RUNHAPPY on Wednesday at the Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream Sale when Frank Fletcher Racing went to $700,000 to secure his colt out of Sue’s Good News. Signed for by Donato Lanni as the fifth most expensive horse of the sale, the Niall Brennan Stables consignee named Runhappy is a half-brother - [FIRST SAMURAI’s Winning Romance Adds Another Stakes To Resume](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurais-winning-romance-adds-another-stakes-to-resume/) - FIRST SAMURAI’s Winning Romance added a second stakes victory to her record on Sunday when the 4-year-old won the Shantel Lanerie Memorial Stakes at the Fair Grounds. The one-mile dirt race saw Deshawn Parker settle Winning Romance less than a length behind Spirited Beauty. She didn’t let up the pressure on the leader all the - [Zen Master Another Winner for MASTERY](https://claibornefarm.com/zen-master-19th-winner-for-mastery/) - MASTERY earned his 19th winner from his first crop on Saturday when Claiborne Farm-bred Zen Master broke his maiden in his second start in a Laurel Park Maiden Special Weight. Racing over six furlongs on the dirt for Barbara Houck, Zen Master made it clear he was gunning for the win when pushing the leading - [Flatter Her Again Newest Stakes Winner for FLATTER](https://claibornefarm.com/flatter-her-again-newest-stakes-winner-for-flatter/) - It was a second straight victory for FLATTER’s Flatter Her Again with the 3-year-old filly secured her first career stakes victory in the Southern Park Stakes at Mahoning Valley by 5 ½ lengths. The six furlong dirt race saw Flatter Her Again race in midpack over five lengths off the pacesetter, making a ground-saving trip - [Dual-Surface Sunday Double For RUNHAPPY](https://claibornefarm.com/dual-surface-sunday-double-for-runhappy/) - The versatility of RUNHAPPY runners was on full display Sunday when his first crop runners Grand Ave Girl and Joyful Cadence won on turf and dirt respectively. Grade 3-placed Joyful Cadence took her record to 2-from-2 on the year early in the afternoon at Oaklawn Park when racing over six furlongs on the dirt. Keeping - [$370,000 RUNHAPPY Colt Headlines Claiborne-Sired Offerings at OBS March](https://claibornefarm.com/370000-runhappy-colt-headlines-claiborne-sired-offerings-at-obs-march/) - RUNHAPPY is in the midst of another stellar year and that carried over to the OBS March Sale of 2-Year-Olds sales ring on Tuesday when his colt out of Annihilation sold for $370,000 to Crystal and David Watts. Consigned by Randy Miles, the colt was bred by Martha Bucker in Kentucky and was making his - [Rotknee Another Stakes Winner For On-Fire RUNHAPPY](https://claibornefarm.com/rotknee-another-stakes-winner-for-on-fire-runhappy/) - RUNHAPPY’s 3-year-old crop continued to deliver on Sunday when the William Butler homebred Rotknee became his fifth stakes winner from the group with an easy victory in the Damon Runyon Stakes. Coming in off a three-length victory in February, Rotknee went straight to the lead in the seven furlong stakes race and took command under - [Tinker Toy Latest Stakes Winner for WAR FRONT](https://claibornefarm.com/tinker-toy-latest-stakes-winner-for-war-front/) - WAR FRONT’S Tinker Toy became his sire’s 102nd stakes winner on Saturday when the 5-year-old out of Group 1 winner Cursory Glance added the Listed Lady Wulfruna Stakes to his record in England. Racing over seven furlongs on the All Weather surface at Wolverhampton, the Merry Fox Stud homebred was prominent in the running throughout. - [BLAME’s Officiating Doubles Up in Tom Fool (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-officiating-doubles-up-in-tom-fool-g3/) - BLAME’s Officiating won his second Grade 3 in his last three starts on Saturday when the 4-year-old Vegso Racing Stable homebred won the Tom Fool Handicap (G3) by a commanding 5 ½ lengths. The six-furlong dirt race saw him shadow last year’s Tom Fool winner Chateau around Aqueduct with Prime Factor adding a challenge when - [MASTERY’s Sensei Lawrence Latest Runaway Winner for Sire](https://claibornefarm.com/masterys-sensei-lawrence-latest-runaway-winner-for-sire/) - MASTERY’s Sensei Lawrence was a runaway maiden breaker on Friday with a six-length romp on the Gulfstream Park dirt. The Auricchio and Jacobson/RaDon representative shot out of the gate going six panels and overcame some early trouble to take over the lead. Even with the trouble breaking his early momentum, Sensei Lawrence started pulling away - [Pasadena Winner Sumter Newest Stakes Winner for WAR FRONT](https://claibornefarm.com/pasadena-winner-sumter-newest-stakes-winner-for-war-front/) - Claiborne born and raised WAR FRONT son Sumter became his sire’s 101st stakes winner on Saturday when the Bass Stables homebred won the Listed Pasadena Stakes at Santa Anita. Making his first start since breaking his maiden in November, Sumter took the lead in the one-mile turf race with a horse right at his neck - [RUNHAPPY’s Happy Soul Returns a Winner in Dixie Belle](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-happy-soul-returns-a-winner-in-dixie-belle/) - RUNHAPPY’s Happy Soul hadn’t made a start since her win in last June’s Astoria Stakes but trainer Wesley Ward had her ready to run on Saturday when she registered a three-length victory in the Dixie Belle Stakes. Happy Soul raced on the leader’s heels early in the six furlong race, moving up to that one’s - [FLATTER’s Search Engine Follows In Sister’s Footsteps With Impressive MSW Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/flatters-search-engine-follows-in-sisters-footsteps-with-impressive-msw-victory/) - Search Results’ little brother Search Engine made plenty of noise in his 3-year-old debut on Friday when the FLATTER son broke his maiden by 6 ¼ lengths in a Maiden Special Weight. Search Engine shot out of the gate to immediately enter a duel in the one-mile Delta Downs dirt race before putting a length - [RUNHAPPY’s Wildcat Run Impressive in Turfway MSW](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-wildcat-run-impressive-in-turfway-msw/) - Wildcat Run showed shades of his sire’s debut win on Saturday night when the RUNHAPPY son won at Turfway Park on debut impressively in a Maiden Special Weight– the same place RUNHAPPY broke his maiden impressively eight years ago. Racing over the same 6 ½ furlongs as his sire, Wildcat Run shared the same fifth - [MASTERY’s Cover Me Up Continues Sire’s Hot Streak](https://claibornefarm.com/masterys-cover-me-up-continues-sires-hot-streak/) - It was another new winner for the on-fire MASTERY on Saturday when Cover Me Up won a Santa Anita Maiden Special Weight for Sayjay Racing. Cover Me Up led the way into the first turn of the one-mile dirt race before being joined by Kerouac with the rest of the field nearly five lengths behind - [FLATTER’S Plainsman Adds Razorback (G3) To Resume](https://claibornefarm.com/flatters-plainsman-adds-razorback-g3-to-resume/) - FLATTER’s evergreen son Plainsman recorded his ninth career victory on Saturday in the Razorback Handicap (G3) in his first start since finishing third in the Cigar Mile Handicap (G1) in December. Plainsman shadowed Thomas Shelby in the 1 1/16-mile race, keeping pressure on the leader throughout the race. Coming within a head of that rival - [Runhappy’s Rotknee Wins Again At Aqueduct](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-rotknee-wins-again-at-aqueduct/) - RUNHAPPY’s son Rotknee won his second straight race on Friday when making his return to the races in an Allowance Optional Claiming event at Aqueduct. The William Butler homebred was hustled out of the gate by Manny Franco to take the lead early on in the six furlong race and put a few lengths between - [Impressive Skerrett Leads MASTERY Maiden Special Weight Exacta](https://claibornefarm.com/impressive-skerrett-leads-mastery-maiden-special-weight-exacta/) - It was a MASTERY exacta on Tuesday when Skerrett became his newest winner, followed in by Twodogsfourcats, in a Parx Maiden Special Weight. Making her second start, Skerrett jumped out of the gate quickly in the 6 1/2 furlong race and was ready for battle from the start. She fought for the lead until the - [More Bang For Your Buck With Value Sire FIRST SAMURAI](https://claibornefarm.com/more-bang-for-your-buck-with-value-sire-first-samurai/) - With 76 percent runners to foals of racing age and 70 percent winners to runners, there are few $10,000 stallions that can get you a racehorse like value sire FIRST SAMURAI. FIRST SAMURAI has sired 18 graded stakes winners, 34 stakes winners, and 35 other stakes performers during his career. Those stats include the 16 - [Mare In-Foal to FLATTER On Top at Keeneland January](https://claibornefarm.com/mare-in-foal-to-flatter-on-top-at-keeneland-january/) - Last year FLATTER saw Search Results give him a Grade 1 win and a close second in the Kentucky Oaks (G1), Last week, she was the gift that just keeps giving when that filly’s dam was the highest priced broodmare of the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages sale while carrying his foal. Sold for - [FLATTER’S Grade 1-Placed Pass The Champagne Returns a Winner](https://claibornefarm.com/flatters-grade-1-placed-pass-the-champagne-returns-a-winner/) - It’s gearing up to be another big year for FLATTER after his Grade 1-placed daughter Pass The Champagne made her return to the races a winning one at Gulfstream Park on Thursday. Finishing just a head behind Malathaat in the Ashland Stakes (G1) last April, the filly was last seen in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) - [MASTERY’s Epoch Proves Best At Santa Anita](https://claibornefarm.com/masterys-epoch-proves-best-at-santa-anita/) - It was a third winner in just over a week for MASTERY on Sunday when Epoch was an impressive Maiden Special Weight victor for Don’t Tell My Wife Stables and Keith Desormeaux at Santa Anita. From the start of the 6 ½ furlong turf race, it was a two horse race with Epoch sitting in - [Hazy Command Second Winner in Three Days for MASTERY](https://claibornefarm.com/hazy-command-second-winner-in-three-days-for-mastery/) - MASTERY registered his second Fair Grounds winner of the week on Saturday when Hazy Command won a Maiden Special Weight as the race favorite. Racing over six furlongs on the dirt, Hazy Command raced wide throughout the run when a few lengths off the leader. She was three lengths behind as they entered the final - [Dallas Volunteer Newest Winner For MASTERY](https://claibornefarm.com/dallas-volunteer-newest-winner-for-mastery/) - Dallas Volunteer impressed on debut Thursday at the Fair Grounds with a victory for owner Highlander Training Center and trainer Al Stall Jr. to give MASTERY his newest winner The filly tracked the leaders in the six furlong dirt race as she ran comfortably under Colby Hernandez, who let her get her bearings early on. - [UPDATED: Stallion Rankings of Dubawi Sons Give Glimpse of DEMARCHELIER’S (GB) Future](https://claibornefarm.com/stallion-rankings-give-glimpse-of-demarcheliers-gb-future/) - He’s been the top stallion in England for much of the last decade and DEMARCHELIER’S (GB) sire Dubawi (Ire) hit another career milestone as an emerging sire-of-sires with great success on 2021 sire lists. Dubawi (Ire)’s sons are responsible for 122 stakes winners and 211 stakes performers around the world overall, led by 11 Group - [First Short Yearlings on Offer For CATHOLIC BOY and DEMARCHELIER (GB)](https://claibornefarm.com/first-short-yearlings-on-offer-for-catholic-boy-and-demarchelier-gb/) - The beginning of 2022 ushers in a new milestone for CATHOLIC BOY and DEMARCHELIER (GB) when their first short yearlings are offered at Keeneland’s January Sale. One of only three North American 3-year-old colts to win Grade 1s on both dirt and turf, CATHOLIC BOY has eight of his yearlings cataloged for the sale. That - [LEA’s Best-Bred Crop Catapults Him Up Rankings](https://claibornefarm.com/leas-best-bred-crop-catapults-him-up-rankings/) - A consistent in the top races of his division as a racehorse, LEA is establishing his ability as a sire - impressing with the fourth highest percentage of stakes winners to starters of any sire in his generation. Sitting just .01% from being the third best behind Constitution and American Pharoah, LEA’s stats are to - [MASTERY’s Down Cold Returns to Winner’s Circle](https://claibornefarm.com/masterys-down-cold-returns-to-winners-circle/) - MASTERY son Down Cold made his first start of 2022 a winning one on Thursday when the Steve Asmussen-trained 3-year-old won an Allowance Optional Claiming race. Racing on the Sam Houston turf, Down Cold raced an even two lengths off the dueling pacesetters for much of the race when swapping the third and fourth position - [LEA’s Media Luna Impresses Again In Second Stakes Win](https://claibornefarm.com/leas-media-luna-impresses-again-in-second-stakes-win/) - LEA started 2022 on a high note when his Grade 2 winning Media Luna won the Versets Jet Stakes at Camarero by four lengths. The one-mile dirt race saw the just-turned 3-year-old go straight to the front of the field where she galloped in third a few lengths behind two dueling pacesetters. The filly made - [Value Sire BLAME A ‘Silver’ Opportunity For Breeders](https://claibornefarm.com/value-sire-blame-a-silver-opportunity-for-breeders/) - For the second straight year, BLAME was awarded a place in the Thoroughbred Daily News’s ‘Value Sire’ series when the consistently brilliant stallion was given Silver by Chris McGrath in the ‘Established Stallions’ division. The sire of 38 stakes winners, led by five Grade 1 victors, with 16.63% stakes performers, BLAME can get breeders any - [Young Sires WAR OF WILL and SILVER STATE Continue Danzig Legacy at Claiborne](https://claibornefarm.com/young-sires-war-of-will-and-silver-state-continue-danzig-legacy-at-claiborne/) - A prominent stallion during his time at Claiborne, Danzig was a breed shaper in his own right with his son WAR FRONT following in his footsteps. This year, two Danzig grandsons will try to carry on his legacy in the Claiborne breeding shed with WAR OF WILL expecting his first foals and SILVER STATE standing - [RUNHAPPY’s Happy Medium Romps to Rising Star Status](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-happy-medium-romps-to-rising-star-status/) - RUNHAPPY’s talented son Happy Medium put in another impressive performance Saturday afternoon with a seven length romp at Aqeuduct to earn TDN Rising Star honors. Looking for his third straight victory in an Allowance Optional Claimer, the 3-year-old broke like a rocket under Manny Franco to quickly open up a length on the field. The - [SILVER STATE An Instant Hit With Breeders](https://claibornefarm.com/silver-state-an-instant-hit-with-breeders/) - An accomplished Grade 1 winning racehorse and $450,000 yearling, breeders have just had to take one look at new Claiborne stallion SILVER STATE to add him to their 2022 breeding plans. “Everyone who has come to see him has absolutely loved him,” Walker Hancock told Thoroughbred Daily News. “They can't get enough of him. We've - [Officiating Newest Graded Stakes Winner for BLAME](https://claibornefarm.com/officiating-newest-graded-stakes-winner-for-blame/) - A new stakes winner for BLAME two starts back, Officiating went even better on Saturday with a win in the Mr. Prospector Stakes (G3) to become his sire’s 19th graded stakes winner. The seven furlong Gulfstream dirt race saw the Vegso Racing Stable homebred break well from the outside post and duel for the lead - [Silver State Lives Up to Name in TDN Value Sire Series](https://claibornefarm.com/silver-state-lives-up-to-name-in-tdn-value-sire-series/) - A grandson of Claiborne’s legendary sire Danzig, SILVER STATE is one of the most exciting prospects to enter stud this year. His credentials were recognized in the first part of Thoroughbred Daily News’s Value Sire series when Chris McGrath awarded him the “Silver” placing last week Registering five 100+ Beyers, the newest Claiborne resident’s record - [MASTERY’S Masterful Mistress Earns Determined Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/masterys-masterful-mistress-earns-determined-victory/) - MASTERY daughter Masterful Mistress gave her sire his 11th winner on Friday with a determined victory at Hawthorne. The six furlong race saw her engage in a duel early on and keep the pressure on her companion as they raced neck and neck own the backstretch. There was nothing between them racing into the turn - [RUNHAPPY Reaching New Heights in 2021](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappy-reaching-new-heights-in-2021/) - This year RUNHAPPY has flown to the top of his generation, leading all second crop sires by dirt earnings, stakes winners, and graded stakes earners. The Champion Sprinter has seen his first crop of 3-year-olds and second crop of 2-year-olds come out running this year with 51.5% of his runners visiting the winner’s circle 76 - [LEA Juvenile Kavod Wins Advent Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/lea-juvenile-kavod-wins-advent-stakes/) - Already stakes-placed, LEA’s successful juvenile Kavod became his sire’s eighth stakes winner on Friday when he won the Advent Stakes at Oaklawn Park. Racing over six furlongs, he broke strongly and quickly slated himself in third just behind the leader. Racing into the turn, Kavod lost momentum when he had to check but worked his - [RUNHAPPY’s Smile Happy Dominates Kentucky Jockey Club (G2)](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-smile-happy-dominates-kentucky-jockey-club-g2/) - Quickly proving to be a top sire of juvenile runners, RUNHAPPY’s 2021 was topped off with a potential Kentucky Derby contender on Saturday when his TDN Rising Star son Smile Happy dominated the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G2). The 1 1/16 mile dirt race at Churchill Downs saw Smile Happy comfortably race about five lengths - [Success Laurel A Japanese Winner for MASTERY](https://claibornefarm.com/success-laurel-a-japanese-winner-for-mastery/) - It was a first Japanese winner from a first Japanese starter for MASTERY on Saturday when the Japanese-bred Success Laurel won on debut at Tokyo. The one-mile dirt race saw Success Laurel break as one of the best in the field and immediately take up his spot as the race leader. The colt didn’t have - [Keeneland November Mares In Foal to MASTERY Led by $340,000 Trophy Wife](https://claibornefarm.com/keeneland-november-mares-in-foal-to-mastery-led-by-340000-trophy-wife/) - Keeneland November’s Book 3 saw MASTERY take center stage when the stallion had two in-foal mares sell for $200,000 or more. The regally-bred Trophy Wife led his offerings when the Claiborne-consigned mare was purchased by Gainesway for $340,000 to be the second most expensive offering of the fourth session. Pregnant to MASTERY after having a - [DEMARCHELIER’s (GB) Picture Perfect Pedigree Gains Breeders’ Cup Weekend Updates](https://claibornefarm.com/demarcheliers-gb-picture-perfect-pedigree-gaines-breeders-cup-weekend-updates/) - The already regally-bred Claiborne stallion DEMARCHELIER’s (GB) picture perfect pedigree became even brighter last week just in time for his first foals to go through the ring when his sire Dubawi (Ire) hit another milestone at the Breeders’ Cup. Already a world-class stallion as the only British stallion to sire 200 stakes winners in history, - [FIRST SAMURAI’s Plum Ali Goes All The Way In Winter Memories](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurais-plum-ali-goes-all-the-way-in-winter-memories/) - FIRST SAMURAI’s Grade 2 winning daughter Plum Ali added a second stakes victory to her resume on Sunday when she went gate-to-wire in Aqueduct’s Winter Memories Stakes. Plum Ali broke strongly from the gate and immediately shot to the lead to hold a length advantage on the field as she set a steady pace. Manny - [Claiborne Sires In Spotlight Early at November Sales](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-sires-in-spotlight-early-at-november-sales/) - The Fasig-Tipton November Sale and early Books of the Keeneland November sale saw Claiborne sires in the spotlight, led by a $3 million WAR FRONT mare and LEA’s recent Grade 3 winner Gibberish selling for $435,000. After daughter Brave Anna sold for $3 million at Fasig-Tipton’s November Sale, WAR FRONT kicked off Book 1 of - [Artie Schiller Winner Mandate 38th Stakes Winner For BLAME](https://claibornefarm.com/artie-schiller-winner-mandate-38th-stakes-winner-for-blame/) - Mandate made big waves on Saturday when the gelding became BLAME’s 38th stakes winner with a victory in the Listed Artie Schiller Stakes at Aqueduct. Racing a mile on the turf, the 4-year-old was content to race in near last position five paths off the rail down the backstretch. As they approached the far turn, - [RUNHAPPY’s Happy Medium Flies In Belmont Allowance](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-happy-medium-flies-in-belmont-allowance/) - RUNHAPPY’s Happy Medium Flies In Belmont Allowance It was another impressive winner for RUNHAPPY on Saturday when Happy Medium won a Belmont Park Allowance by five lengths. Looking for his second straight victory in three starts, Happy Medium pored on the pressure soon after the gates opened in the six furlong race before taking command - [UPDATED: DEMARCHELIER (GB) Weanlings Set To Star in November](https://claibornefarm.com/demarchelier-gb-weanlings-set-to-star-in-november/) - The only son of the great Dubawi (Ire) in Kentucky, graded stakes winner DEMARCHELIER (GB) was given strong support in his first season at stud and that is reflected in the 13 well-bred weanlings he has cataloged in this year’s November breeding stock sales. The graded stakes winner’s first offering comes on November 9 at - [WAR FRONT’S Champion Brave Anna Sells For $3 Million](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-champion-brave-anna-sells-for-3-million/) - A champion on the track and now in the sales ring, WAR FRONT’s European champion daughter Brave Anna sold for $3 million to Masahiro Miki at Fasig-Tipton’s November Sale on Tuesday. The fifth most expensive in-foal mare of the sale, Brave Anna has both the pedigree and race record behind her. The Ballysax Bloostock-offered mare - [Claiborne Announces Stud Fee for Silver State](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-announces-stud-fee-for-silver-state/) - PARIS, KY - Claiborne Farm announced Nov. 8 that Silver State, winner of this year's Metropolitan Handicap (G1), will stand for $20,000 when he enters stud for the 2022 breeding season. The 4-year-old son of Hard Spun has earned $1,933,094 on the racetrack and won or placed in 12 of 14 career starts. His seven - [UPDATED: CATHOLIC BOY Weanlings Ready to Make November Splash](https://claibornefarm.com/catholic-boy-weanling-ready-to-make-november-splash/) - A year after CATHOLIC BOY’s first in-foal mares sold for up to $950,000, buyers will have a chance to buy his first weanlings at this year’s breeding stock sales. The first crop sire kicks off a busy few weeks with his first weanling through the ring selling as Hip 108 at the Fasig-Tipton November sale - [Claiborne announces 2022 Stud Fees](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-announces-2022-stud-fees/) - Paris, KY –The Hancock family’s Claiborne Farm announced 2022 stud fees today for their stallion roster at the Paris, Ky-based farm. Internationally acclaimed sire WAR FRONT again heads all Claiborne stallions with a stud fee of $100,000. The son of Danzig has had another strong year around the world with his 10 stakes winners led - [RUNHAPPY’S Grand Ave Girl Romps by 7 ¼ Lengths At Gulfstream](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-grand-ave-girl-romps-by-7-¼-lengths-at-gulfstream/) - Grand Ave Girl looks like another potential superstar for RUNHAPPY after the e Five Racing 3-year-old impressively broke her maiden in a Gulfstream Park Maiden Special Weight by 7 ¼ lengths. Racing a mile on Gulfstream Park’s new synthetic surface, Grand Ave Girl took control of the race early with no other horses willing to - [RUNHAPPY’s Happy American Cruises to Churchill Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-happy-american-cruises-to-churchill-victory/) - RUNHAPPY’s Happy American won his second straight Churchill Downs race Saturday night when the Claiborne Farm-bred closed to win by 2 ¾ lengths. Racing over 1 ¼ miles on the dirt, he was happy to settle in the back of the pack and let the race play out in front of him nearly 10 lengths - [LEA’S Gibberish Makes Easy Work Of Turnback The Alarm (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/leas-gibberish-makes-easy-work-of-turnback-the-alarm-g3/) - Gibberish became LEA’s newest graded stakes winner on Saturday when the 4-year-old filly won the Turnback The Alarm Handicap (G3) for e Five Racing. She was sent hard from the gate in the 1 1/8 mile race by Dylan Davis to race within a length of the leading Miss Marissa. With three furlongs to run, - [Blue Soldier Another Aussie Stakes Winner for WAR FRONT](https://claibornefarm.com/blue-soldier-another-aussie-stakes-winner-for-war-front/) - WAR FRONT registered his second Australian stakes winner on Thursday when Blue Soldier won the Listed Ladies Day Cup over a mile. Racing at Hawkesbury in New South Wales, Blue Soldier was the first into stride and set the pace with a horse cruising on his hip. The 4-year-old kicked into top gear with a - [Claiborne Connections in the Breeders’ Cup](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-connections-in-the-breeders-cup-2/) - This weekend’s Breeders’ Cup sees Claiborne’s fingerprints all over it with Claiborne connected horses running in eight different races, including new Claiborne stallion SILVER STATE in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1). SILVER STATE comes into the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile after a season that has seen him win four of six starts – including - [Multiple Graded Stakes Winner Performer Passes Away from a Ruptured Stomach](https://claibornefarm.com/multiple-graded-stakes-winner-performer-passes-away-from-a-ruptured-stomach/) - Paris, KY – Claiborne announced Monday that multiple graded stakes winner Performer has passed away. He was sent to the clinic Friday night and died early Saturday morning from a ruptured stomach. The son of Speightstown, from the family of champions Storm Flag Flying and Personal Ensign, was slated to begin his first year at - [Negociadora L R Breaks Maiden for MASTERY](https://claibornefarm.com/negociadora-l-r-breaks-maiden-for-mastery/) - MASTERY’S Negociadora L R became his newest winner this week when the filly won in Puerto Rico. Racing over six furlongs at Camarero, she dueled for the lead throughout the backstretch before putting her rival way in the turn. She had a few lengths on the rest of the field rolling into the stretch before - [Smile Happy Second Rising Star for RUNHAPPY](https://claibornefarm.com/smile-happy-second-rising-star-for-runhappy/) - RUNHAPPY’s juvenile success continued on Friday at Keeneland when Smile Happy romped in a Maiden Special Weight to earn Thoroughbred Daily News Rising Star honors. The second Rising Star for RUNHAPPY, the colt settled into sixthafter dealing with traffic and took a quick breather. It wasn’t until they entered the final three furlongs that he - [IRONICUS’S Avid Sucinori Records Second Straight Win](https://claibornefarm.com/ironicuss-avid-sucinori-records-second-straight-win/) - It was a second straight victory for IRONICUS’s Avid Sucinori on Tuesday when the filly won a Finger Lakes Allowance to take her record to six top two finishes in eight 2021 starts. Happily racing in the slop in the six furlong dirt race, Avid Sucinori let FIRST SAMURAI's pacemaking Zero Point Zero race a - [BLAME’s Tonito’s Makes Late Run to Win Santa Anita MSW](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-tonitos-makes-late-run-to-win-santa-anita-msw/) - It was an impressive debut victory for BLAME’s juvenile daughter Tonito’s on Saturday in a Maiden Special Weight with a late rush to get the win at Santa Anita. Making her debut over six furlongs on the turf course, the filly was one of the back markers in the main pack with one beaten in - [WAR FRONT’s War Machine Leads Another Claiborne Exacta at Keeneland](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-war-machine-leads-another-claiborne-exacta-at-keeneland/) - On the same day he saw juvenile son Ancient Rome nearly win a French Group 1, WAR FRONT also saw son War Machine lead home a Claiborne-sired Alloweance exacta at Keeneland. Bred and raced by Mt Brilliant Farm, the 3-year-old went off as the second choice behind BLAME’s Caveat Emptor in the one mile turf - [Grade 2 winner Media Luna Continues LEA’s Juvenile Success](https://claibornefarm.com/grade-2-winner-media-luna-continues-leas-juvenile-success/) - LEA’s success with his largest and best-bred crop continued in October when 2-year-old Media Luna won the Clasico Dia de la Raza (PR-G2) in Puerto Rico. Now four-from-four, the filly stumbled out of the gate early in the six furlong stakes race but quickly regained her feet and was after the leader. Nearly eight lengths - [MASTERY’s Barstow Romps in Keeneland Maiden](https://claibornefarm.com/masterys-barstow-romps-in-keeneland-maiden/) - MASTERY’s Barstow made easy work of a Keeneland maiden on Wednesday with a 5 ¼ length romp in his second start. Making his second career start, the Rodolphe Brisset-trained colt had to weather a tough start in the seven furlong dirt race before guided to third by pilot Chris Landeros. That proved to be the - [MASTERY’s Forced Ranking Wins Belmont Park MSW](https://claibornefarm.com/masterys-forced-ranking-wins-belmont-park-msw/) - MASTERY’s Forced Ranking impressively gave his sire another winner on Sunday with a Belmont Park Maiden Special Weight win in his second start. The Chad Brown trainee was racing over seven furlongs at the sweeping New York track and calmly settled into second just a length off the leader down the backstretch. Luis Saez asked - [Nearctic Stakes (G2) Winner Avie’s Flatter Newest Millionaire For FLATTER](https://claibornefarm.com/nearctic-stakes-g2-winner-avies-flatter-newest-millionaire-for-flatter/) - Canada’s newest millionaire, Avie’s Flatter took his 2021 record to three-from five on Sunday when the FLATTER son won the Nearctic Stakes (G2) at Woodbine. Sprinting over six furlongs on the turf, the 5-year-old horse was positioned in the middle of a three horse pack just behind the leaders. As they raced around the turn, - [Claiborne Farm Acquires Breeding Rights To Met Mile Winner Silver State](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-farm-acquires-breeding-rights-to-met-mile-winner-silver-state/) - Claiborne Farm announced today that it has acquired the breeding rights to multiple graded stakes winner Silver State. He will stand at the Paris, Ky., farm upon his retirement from racing. The 4-year-old son of Hard Spun has won 7 of 13 career starts, hitting the board in 12 of those starts, and has made - [FIRST SAMURAI’S Fire Sword Leads Home Claiborne-Sired Keeneland Exacta](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurais-fire-sword-leads-home-claiborne-sired-keeneland-exacta/) - It was a Claiborne-sired exacta at Keeneland on Wednesday when FIRST SAMURAI’s Fire Sword was an all-the-way winner over RUNHAPPY’s Kinetic Sky in an Allowance Optional Claimer. The Wesley Ward-trained Fire Sword took the lead quickly in the 6 ½ furlong dirt race and controlled the pace. While Fire Sword had a horse pressuring him - [Avid Sucinori Romps By 12 ¼ Lengths for IRONICUS](https://claibornefarm.com/avid-sucinori-romps-by-12-¼-lengths-for-ironicus/) - Avid Sucinori became the newest winner for IRONICUS on Monday when the filly dominated a Finger Lakes Maiden Special Weight by 12 ¼ lengths. One of the fastest out of the gate in the 5 ½ furlong dirt sprint, the Happy Face Racing Stable-owned filly immediately opened up the lead. Proving to be too much - [First Mares In-Foal To WAR OF WILL Make Keeneland Debut](https://claibornefarm.com/first-mares-in-foal-to-war-of-will-make-keeneland-debut/) - Dual surface Grade 1 winner WAR OF WILL was a popular freshman sire with breeders in 2021 and buyers will have a chance to tap into that faith at the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale with 35 mares cataloged in foal to the stallion. Two months after a MASTERY colt out of My Tina sold - [Run To Daylight Give RUNHAPPY Saturday Stakes Double](https://claibornefarm.com/run-to-daylight-give-runhappy-saturday-stakes-double/) - RUNHAPPY had a two-stakes winner day on Saturday when 2-year-old Run To Daylight won his second consecutive stakes in the West Virginia Vincent Moscarelli Memorial Breeders’ Classic Stakes. The Jeff Runco-trained gelding hung out in the back of the field early in the 6 ½ furlong race over five lengths off the leader. Once he - [Following Sea Registers Grade 2 Success for RUNHAPPY](https://claibornefarm.com/following-sea-registers-grade-2-success-for-runhappy/) - RUNHAPPY saw multiple Grade 1-placed son Following Sea add a stakes victory to his record on Saturday when he took home the Vosburgh Stakes (G2) against his elders. Following Sea has already shown the versatility to cover both sprint and routing distances with a second in the TVG.com Haskell Stakes (G1) and a third in - [International Juvenile Double For RUNHAPPY](https://claibornefarm.com/international-juvenile-double-for-runhappy/) - It was an international 2-year-old double for RUNHAPPY on Thursday when his rising star Run This City stayed undefeated in Japan and Zing romped in Indiana. Racing over a mile on the dirt, Run This City faced 15 other horses in his second start at Ohi. The colt was easily in third place a few - [IRONICUS’s Iron Pearls A Determined Maiden Winner](https://claibornefarm.com/ironicuss-iron-pearls-a-determined-maiden-winner/) - Turn It Up a Notch Racing, Chad Ahalt, and John Tamburo visited the winner’s circle on Thursday at Delaware Park when IRONICUS’s Iron Pearls broke his maiden. Trained by Shaun Morrow, the gelding was quick out of the gate and took pace setting duties early in the one mile dirt race. Running as the race - [Annapolis 100th Stakes Winner for WAR FRONT](https://claibornefarm.com/annapolis-newest-graded-stakes-winner-for-war-front/) - Hours after he saw one juvenile son finish third in a French Group 1, WAR FRONT saw another 2-year-old earn blacktype when Annapolis won the Pilgrim Stakes (G2) at Belmont Park to becomehis sire's 100th stakes winner. An impressive winner on debut last out, the 2-year-old was immediately promoted to stakes level by trainer Todd - [Down Cold A Churchill Downs Victor for MASTERY](https://claibornefarm.com/down-cold-a-churchill-downs-victor-for-mastery/) - It was a closing day winner for MASTERY on Sunday when Down Cold broke his maiden for L and N Racing and Team Hanley at Churchill Downs. Racing over seven furlongs, Down Cold raced nearly last early on with the leaders over 11 lengths ahead of him. The juvenile had plenty of work to do - [FLATTER’s Plainsman Adds Ack Ack (G3) to Consistent Record](https://claibornefarm.com/flatters-plainsman-adds-ack-ack-g3-to-consistent-record/) - FLATTER’s consistent stakes runner Plainsman added a third 2021 stakes victory to his record on Saturday with a win in the Ack Ack Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs. Making his first graded stakes start since the 2019 Kelso Handicap (G2), the one-mile race saw Plainsman race around the back trio three wide. Entering the final - [BLAME’s Saiydabad Brings €575,000 at Arc Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-saiydabad-brings-e575000-at-arc-sale/) - Only a few weeks after seeing his yearlings light up the ring at Keeneland, BLAME recorded another sales ring highlight in France when his Group 3 winner Saiydabad was the second highest priced horse at the Arqana Arc Sale on Saturday. The winner of four of his seven starts, the colt offered by breeder Aga - [FIRST SAMURAI Registers New Stakes Winner with XY Speed](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurai-registers-new-stakes-winner-with-xy-speed/) - XY Speed showed he’d inherited his sire’s determination on Saturday to become the newest stakes winner for FIRST SAMURAI with a win in the Laurel Dash Stakes. Racing a few lengths off the leading Francatelli early on, the gelding was ready to pounce in the stretch and pounce he did. XY Speed slid up the - [RUNHAPPY’s Happy Medium Romps In Return](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-happy-medium-romps-in-return/) - Making his first start since March, RUNHAPPY’s Happy Medium was ready to go at Belmont Park on Thursday with a 9 ¼ length Maiden Special Weight romp. Trained by Michelle Nevin for Jay Em Ess Stables, Happy Medium shot out of the gate in the six furlong dirt race and immediately entered a duel. By - [Claiborne Sires Record Strong Keeneland September Results](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-sires-record-strong-keeneland-september-results/) - It was another successful yearling sale for Claiborne stallions in mid-September with buyers happy to add a new generation of future stars to their stable at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. BLAME’s strong Book 2 continued into the second week of selling, led by a $385,000 filly purchased by Shepherd Equine Advisers for Larry Hirsch. - [BLAME A Hit With Buyers At Keeneland September](https://claibornefarm.com/blame-a-hit-with-buyers-at-keeneland-september/) - BLAME proved to be a popular stallion for buyers during the second book of the Keeneland September Sale on Wednesday and Thursday, led by a $500,000 filly on Wednesday and a $525,000 filly on Thursday. The very last BLAME to go through the ring on Thursday, Hip 1007 was snapped up Cheyenne Stables for $525,000 - [MASTERY’s Surprisingly Wins MSW Debut As Race Favorite](https://claibornefarm.com/masterys-surprisingly-wins-msw-debut-as-race-favorite/) - Claiborne raised, Phipps Stable homebred Surprisingly was anything but a surprise winner for bettors at Monmouth Park on Friday when the MASTERY filly lived up to her favoritism with a debut Maiden Special Weight victory. The 5 ½ furlong dash saw the Shug McGaughey trainee break a step slow but she quickly made up for - [FIRST SAMURAI’s Samurai Charm Adds Dark Mirage to Record For Fifth Straight Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurais-samurai-charm-adds-dark-mirage-to-record-for-fifth-straight-victory/) - FIRST SAMURAI’s Samurai Charmtook her record to five consecutive victories and added a first stakes win to her resume in the Dark Mirage Stakes at Los Alamitos. Taking on a field that included multiple experience stakes horses in the one-mile dirt affair, Samurai Charm charged to the lead and galloped a length in front the - [RUNHAPPY Juvenile Runs Away With Japanese Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappy-juvenile-runs-away-with-japanese-victory/) - It was a milestone moment for RUNHAPPY on Wednesday when his son Run This City not only became his ninth juvenile winner of the year but also his first Japanese winner. Racing over seven furlongs on the dirt, Run This City was eager to race and restrained to race on the hip of the leader - [RUNHAPPY’S Runway Magic Wins Again at Churchill](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-runway-magic-wins-again-at-churchill/) - RUNHAPPY’s stakes-placed Runway Magic recorded a second Churchill Downs victory on Saturday night with a three-length Allowance romp under the lights. Closing out the card in a one mile dirt race, Runway Magic was well positioned by Julien Leparoux to run in second. He kept the pressure on the leader down the backstretch before making - [RUNHAPPY’s Run To Daylight Romps to 5 ¾ Length Stakes Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-run-to-daylight-romps-to-5-¾-length-stakes-victory/) - Run To Daylight lived up to his name for RUNHAPPY on Saturday when the juvenile romped to a 5 ¾ length victory in the Henry Mercer Memorial Stakes. Racing under the lights at Charles Town, there was nothing but clear track in front of Run To Daylight from the start of the 4 ½ furlong - [Shes Bout a Mover Easy Winner For MASTERY](https://claibornefarm.com/shes-bout-a-mover-easy-winner-for-mastery/) - Shes Bout a Mover gave MASTERY an impressive winner at Los Alamitos Race Course on Friday with a 2 ½ length gate-to-wire victory. Making her debut for James Doug Branham and trainer Simon Callaghan, Shes Bout a Mover was the fastest out of the gate in the 5 ½ furlong race and immediately took the - [WAR FRONT Sends Royally-Bred Offerings to Keeneland September](https://claibornefarm.com/war-front-sends-royally-bred-offerings-to-keeneland-september/) - A sale WAR FRONT’s yearlings have shined at year after year, this season’s Keeneland September Yearling Sale again provides buyers with the chance to buy some of WAR FRONT’s best-bred yearlings with 21 in Book 1 alone. In all, during the first week of the sale WAR FRONT joins his Claiborne studmates as stallions with - [WAR FRONT Duo Lead Claiborne-Sired Charge at Keeneland September](https://claibornefarm.com/war-front-duo-lead-claiborne-sired-charge-at-keeneland-september/) - A filly by WAR FRONT led the way for Claiborne-sired offerings during Book 1 of the Keeneland September sale when bringing $1.2 million from Seahorse Stables. Offered by Gainesway, the filly was the second most expensive filly of the second session and third most expensive filly overall. Out of stakes winner Vaucluse, the filly is - [WAR FRONT’s War Bomber Registers First Stakes Win In Style](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-war-bomber-registers-first-stakes-win-in-style/) - WAR FRONT’s War Bomber became his sire’s newest stakes winner when the 3-year-old won the Listed Toronto Cup Stakes for a third consecutive victory. Making his stakes debut over a mile on Woodbine’s turf, War Bomber tucked into a spot on the rail to race in fourth. Shaun Bridgmohan had to check the Norman McKnight - [BLAME’s Caveat Emptor romps & leads Claiborne-sired exacta in Kentucky Downs MSW](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-caveat-emptor-romps-in-kentucky-downs-msw/) - Caveat Emptor topped a successful day at Kentucky Downs for BLAME on Saturday when the 3-year-old broke his maiden by an impressive 5 ¼ lengths in a Maiden Special Weight. The Joseph Allen homebred sat in midpack during the one-mile turf race until they entered the unique far turn. Moving up, Caveat Emptor was set - [Keeneland September Set to Showcase Claiborne Sires](https://claibornefarm.com/keeneland-september-set-to-showcase-claiborne-sires/) - The 2021 Keeneland September Yearling Sale provides another opportunity for Claiborne sires to shine with some of the best bred yearlings from their 2020 crop going through the first two books of the sale. WAR FRONT is again represented by a large group in Book 1 with 21 yearlings cataloged but he’s far from the - [Ancient Rome Represents WAR FRONT with French Group 3 Win](https://claibornefarm.com/ancient-rome-represents-war-front-with-french-group-3-win/) - It has been a top week in France for Claiborne-sired runners with WAR FRONT’s Ancient Rome the latest stakes winner in the country after a victory in Wednesday’s Prix des Chenes (G3). Racing over a mile at Longchamp, the juvenile owned by the Coolmore partners and Westerberg was looking for his third straight victory and - [Juvenile Love The Nest Gives BLAME Third Stakes Winner of Week](https://claibornefarm.com/juvenile-love-the-nest-gives-blame-third-stakes-winner-of-week/) - A stellar seven days continued for BLAME on Wednesday when Love The Nest won the Northern Lights Futurity to become his third stakes winner of the week. The juvenile colt had broken his maiden by an impressive 8 ½ lengths last start at Canterbury Park and stretching out an extra furlong did similar with a - [Claiborne Represented by 12 Outstanding Yearlings in Keeneland September Book 1](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-represented-by-12-outstanding-yearlings-in-keeneland-september-book-1/) - The consignor of Keeneland September yearling graduates who have averaged $128,000 since 2010 with 17 percent of Claiborne yearling sales graduates going on to win over $100,000 on the track in recent years, Claiborne brings another exciting group of yearlings to this year’s Book 1 sessions. That group starts 86 hips into the first session - [RUNHAPPY’s Runup Makes Easy Work of Sorority Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-runup-makes-easy-work-of-sorority-stakes/) - The summer of RUNHAPPY continued on Monday when Runup romped in the Sorority Stakes for her sire at Monmouth Park. The Jim McIngvale homebred took the lead early in the one mile dirt race and looked like she was living up to her sire’s name when keeping a strong command. Joseph Ramos asked for a - [FLATTER’S Accredit Leads All The Way in Dueling Grounds Derby](https://claibornefarm.com/flatters-accredit-leads-all-the-way-in-dueling-grounds-derby/) - In a day that saw Claiborne stallions sire three stakes winners and one Grade 1-placed juvenile, FLATTER joined the party with his son Accredit winning the Listed Big Ass Fans Dueling Grounds Derby. Racing over 1 5/16 miles on the unique Kentucky Downs course, Accredit proved to take to the yielding turf like a duck - [Officiating Gives BLAME Second Stakes Winner of Day](https://claibornefarm.com/officiating-gives-blame-second-stakes-winner-of-day/) - It was a two stakes winner day for BLAME on Sunday when only hours after one 3-year-old scored a Group 3 win in France, 3-year-old Officiating win the Bear’s Den Stakes at Gulfstream. Switching to seven furlongs on the dirt after rain moved the race off the turf, Officiating proved to love the switch. Sitting - [BLAME’s Saiydabad Secures Group 3 Victory in France](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-saiydabad-secures-group-3-victory-in-france/) - BLAME’s stakes winning Saiydabad added a Group victory to his resume on Sunday with a win in the Prix du Prince d’Orange (G3) at Parislongchamp over 1 ¼ miles on the turf. The 3-year-old Aga Khan homebred was quick into stride on the turf to race in the second flight just behind the leaders. As - [Annapolis 18th TDN Rising Star for WAR FRONT](https://claibornefarm.com/annapolis-18th-tdn-rising-star-for-war-front/) - It was a debut worthy of Rising Star status and that’s exactly what WAR FRONT’s Annapolis earned from Thoroughbred Daily News on Saturday with a 4 ½ length win in a Saratoga Maiden Special Weight. The Todd Pletcher trainee had given hints of the talent to come when registering multiple bullets at Saratoga and Belmont - [BLAME Making Impact as High Quality Broodmare Sire](https://claibornefarm.com/blame-making-impact-as-high-quality-broodmare-sire/) - Proven to get breeders high-class, versatile runners as a sire, BLAME is quickly doing the same as a broodmare sire as the youngest stallion inside the top 45 on Thoroughbred Daily New’s Broodmare Sire list. BLAME has made an immediate impact as a broodmare sire with 2021 seeing 42 of his daughters foals make at - [RUNHAPPY’s Runnin Happy Leads Another Successful Weekend For Sire](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-runnin-happy-leads-another-successful-weekend-for-sire/) - It was a successful end to August for RUNHAPPY when he registered two winners on Thursday and Following Sea finished third in the H. Allen Jerkens Memorial (G1) on Saturday. Runnin Happy became RUNHAPPY’s eighth juvenile winner of the year when the filly easily won a Canterbury Park Maiden Special Weight over 5 ½ furlongs - [Alpinista (GB) the newest G1 winner from Demarchelier's Immediate Family.](https://claibornefarm.com/alpinista-gb-the-newest-g1-winner-from-demarcheliers-immediate-family/) - DEMARCHELIER (GB) offers breeders a picture perfect pedigree. By international, multi-surface super-sire Dubawi (IRE) – who currently ranks #1 in the world by stakes winners this year – DEMARCHELIER (GB) is out of a full-sister to champions Yesterday (IRE) and Quarter Moon (IRE), the latter producing Grade 1 winner DiamondsandRubies (IRE). But the list just - [WAR FRONT’s Belgrano Easy Winner of Rainbow Heir](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-belgrano-easy-winner-of-rainbow-heir/) - WAR FRONT’S evergreen runner Belgrano added a second stakes win to his 32 race record on Saturday in the Rainbow Heir Stakes at Monmouth Park. The five furlong turf saw Belgrano break among the back markers before being hustled to join the leading group. From that position, the gelding enjoyed an easy run on the - [FLATTER’s Orchestration Makes Easy Work of Saratoga MSW](https://claibornefarm.com/flatters-orchestration-makes-easy-work-of-saratoga-msw/) - Already the breeder of FLATTER’s 2021 Grade 1 winner Search Results, the Machmer Hall program saw another talented FLATTER runner from that crop win a Saratoga Maiden Special Weight on Thursday when Orchestration romped home Racing for the same connections as Search Results, 3-year-old Orchestration was racing a furlong farther than his debut when going - [LEA’s Stakes Winner Carlea’s Dream Leads Big Week For Sire](https://claibornefarm.com/leas-stakes-winner-carleas-dream-leads-big-week-for-sire/) - It’s been another successful week on the track for LEA, whose performers were led by the Louisiana Cup Turf Classic winner Carlea’s Dream. Looking for his first stakes victory after finishing third in the Singletary Stakes in Texas last out, Carlea’s Dream went two spots better when racing 1 1/16 miles on the Louisiana Downs - [Strong Contingent on Offer for Claiborne Sires at Fasig-Tipton New York](https://claibornefarm.com/strong-contingent-on-offer-for-claiborne-sires-at-fasig-tipton-new-york/) - A busy week of Saratoga auctions continues on Sunday and Monday when the Fasig-Tipton New York-Bred Yearlings sale give buyers a chance to buy horses eligible for awards from the lucrative New York-bred program. New York-breds are eligible to run for over $60 million distributed in purse money, awards, and incentives. BLAME is represented by - [FLATTER Trio Leads Claiborne Sires’ Fasig-Tipton New York-Bred Success](https://claibornefarm.com/flatter-trio-leads-claiborne-sires-fasig-tipton-new-york-bred-success/) - FLATTER led all Claiborne sires at the Fasig-Tipton New York Bred Yearlings Sale on Sunday and Monday with his trio of offerings all selling for six figures, led by the sixth most expensive filly of the second session. The leader for FLATTER was a $220,000 filly purchased by Joseph Migliore from Winter Quarter Farm as - [Another Juvenile Double for RUNHAPPY](https://claibornefarm.com/another-juvenile-double-for-runhappy/) - It has been an excellent start to his second crop for RUNHAPPY with two more winners added to his juvenile win total over the weekend. Only a day after RUNHAPPY’s Runup romped at Pimlico on Friday, Fifth Anniversary did the same at Woodbine on Saturday. Racing over 5 ½ furlongs, the James McIngvale homebred Runup - [BLAME’s Dancing Kiki Wins Saratoga Dew By 4 ½ Lengths](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-dancing-kiki-wins-saratoga-dew-by-4-½-lengths/) - BLAME added a new stakes winner to his resume on Thursday when Dancing Kiki put on a solo performance in the Saratoga Dew Handicap. The Michael Dubb-owned filly struck the lead right out of the gate in the 1 1/8 mile dirt race to have a length on Grade 1 winner Simply Ravishing. Jose Ortiz - [$775,000 WAR FRONT Filly Leads Claiborne-Sired Yearlings at Fasig-Tipton Saratoga](https://claibornefarm.com/775000-war-front-filly-leads-claiborne-sired-yearlings-at-fasig-tipton-saratoga/) - WAR FRONT’s most popular offering at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale went through the ring late on Tuesday night but still caught the eye when the filly fetched $775,000 from Live Oak Plantation. Offered by Bedouin Bloodstock, the full sister to WAR FRONT’s multiple Grade 2 winner and Grade 1-placed Cambodia is also a half-sister to - [WAR FRONT’S Flavius Takes Home Lure Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-flavius-takes-home-lure-stakes/) - It was a third stakes victory for WAR FRONT’s Grade 2-placed son Flavius on Saturday when the Juddmonte homebred won the Listed Fasig-Tipton Lure Stakes. Jockey Flavien Prat had his eye on the lead from the second the field broke and hustled Flavius to the front in the 1 1/16 mile turf race. Prat took - [Claiborne Sires Strongly Represented at Fasig-Tipton Saratoga](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-sires-strongly-represented-at-fasig-tipton-saratoga/) - The second North American yearling sale of the season sees Claiborne stallions show off some of their blueblooded representatives at the 2021 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale on August 9th and 10th. In addition to getting in on the spectacular second crop from MASTERY, buyers will have chances to buy full siblings to proven runners by Claiborne - [Value Sire BLAME Gives Breeders Ultimate Grade 1 Package](https://claibornefarm.com/value-sire-blame-gives-breeders-ultimate-grade-1-package/) - The sire of 16.4% stakes horses, value sire BLAME has proven year in and year out that he can get owners their Saturday horse no matter if they want dirt or turf, short or long. BLAME holds another impressive percentage in his arsenal with 17.65% of those stakes horses performing at the Grade 1 level. - [Saratoga Victor Rotknee Another Juvenile Winner for RUNHAPPY](https://claibornefarm.com/saratoga-victor-rotknee-another-juvenile-winner-for-runhappy/) - It was another impressive juvenile winner for RUNHAPPY on Sunday at Saratoga when Rotknee led from start to finish in the six furlong race. Taking over the lead only a few strides from the gate, the Mike Maker trainee quickly opened up multiple lengths on the field as the race favorite. Jose Ortiz asked him - [Grade 1-Placed Mucho Gives BLAME Challedon Win](https://claibornefarm.com/grade-1-placed-mucho-gives-blame-challedon-win/) - BLAME’s Grade 1-placed Mucho became his sire’s newest stakes winner on Saturday after a victory in the Challedon Stakes by a length. Racing over six furlongs on the Pimlico dirt with Reylu Gutierrez aboard, Mucho was the first to the front before he settled into second on the new leader’s hip. As they crossed into - [Well-Bred Colts Represent DEMARCHELIER's (GB) First Crop in France](https://claibornefarm.com/well-bred-colts-represent-demarchelier-gb-in-france/) - The only son of Dubawi (Ire) standing in Kentucky, the regally bred DEMARCHELIER (GB) has seen an impressive group of first foals hit the ground this year on both sides of the ocean. Among that group are four outstanding individuals born in France and bred by DEMARCHELIER (GB)’s racing owner Peter M. Brant, who pledged - [MASTERY’s Maestria Impressive Dirt Winner for Sire](https://claibornefarm.com/masterys-maestria-impressive-dirt-winner-for-sire/) - MASTERY is quickly on his way to proving he’ll be a versatile sire after he followed up last week’s turf winner with Maestria romping on the dirt at Delaware Park by 4 ¼ lengths on Saturday. Second on debut in early July, the filly returned 19 days later to run in this spot for owner - [FLATTER’s Avie’s Flatter Wins Connaught Cup (G2)](https://claibornefarm.com/flatters-avies-flatter-wins-connaught-cup-g2/) - Making his second start of the year, FLATTER’s Avie’s Flatter proved that he was back to his best in the Connaught Cup Stakes (G2). Winning his seasonal debut by 5 ¼ lengths last out, Avie’s Flatter again put on a show in the seven furlong Connaught Cup at Woodbine on Sunday. Breaking nearly last from - [MASTERY’s Up Her Sleeve Impressive First Winner For Sire](https://claibornefarm.com/masterys-up-her-sleeve-impressive-first-winner-for-sire/) - The undefeated MASTERY saw his first winner on Saturday when Up Her Sleeve put in a big performance in a Maiden Special Weight at Gulfstream Park for Constance Wickes and Brian Hanley. Trained by Kent Sweezey, the filly broke fastest of all but was happy to give two horses the lead as they took off - [Bal Harbor Sister Leads Juvenile Double for FIRST SAMURAI](https://claibornefarm.com/bal-harbor-sister-wins-on-debut-for-first-samurai/) - Less than 24 hours before FIRST SAMURAI’s Bal Harbor lines up in the Monmouth Cup (G3), his juvenile full sister Wand Of Power got the weekend started at Monmouth Park with a 1 ¼ length debut victory. Racing for breeder Red Oak Stable, Wand of Power broke strongly to race just off the leader in - [New Sire PERFORMER now Available for Inspection at Claiborne Farm](https://claibornefarm.com/new-sire-performer-now-available-for-inspection-at-claiborne-farm/) - A son of emerging sire of sires Speightstown, from a deep Phipps family which includes multiple sires and champions, PERFORMER is the latest Phipps-homebred to enter stud at Claiborne Farm. Carrying on the Mr. Prospector sireline out of a blacktype mare by the great A.P. Indy, PERFORMER is half to graded stakes winner Breaking the - [BLAME’s Beacon Hill Impressive In Return](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-beacon-hill-impressive-in-return/) - BLAME’s Beacon Hill made a big return to the races on Sunday when the 4-year-old gelding shook off a 10 month layoff to win by five lengths at Pimlico for Runnymoore Racing. Julian Pimentel was aboard to pilot Beacon Hill over the 1 1/16 miles on the turf and kept his mount wide the first - [FLATTER’S Plainsman Continues Winning Ways in Michael G. Schaefer](https://claibornefarm.com/flatters-plainsman-continues-winning-ways-in-michael-g-schaefer/) - It was a second straight stakes victory - and third consecutive win overall - for FLATTER’s Plainsman on Wednesday with a 1 3/4 length win in the Listed Michael G. Schaefer Memorial Stakes. The Grade 3 winner was cutting back to a mile from the 1 1/16 miles raced over in his Jim Rasmussen Stakes - [The RUNHAPPY juveniles keep winning!](https://claibornefarm.com/the-runhappy-juveniles-keep-winning/) - Another 2-year-old RUNHAPPY found the winner's circle last night. Miz Jameson made her debut a winning one at Lone Star park for trainer Jimmy Dodwell and owner Highlander Training Center, tallying RUNHAPPY's third juvenile winner in just 10 starters this year. Eager early, jockey Iram Diego had Miz Jameson on a strong hold to try - [Some blue-blooded CATHOLIC BOY foals represent sire's first crop.](https://claibornefarm.com/some-blue-blooded-catholic-boy-foals-represent-sires-first-crop/) - Dual-surface Grade 1 winner CATHOLIC BOY has been busy welcoming his first foals the Spring of 2021. CATHOLIC BOY is one of only three 3-year-old colts to capture Grade 1 events on both dirt and turf, including the immortal Secretariat. CATHOLIC BOY was well-received by breeders in his first year at stud, with The Jockey Club reporting - [RUNHAPPY’S Kinetic Sky Impressive in Churchill Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-kinetic-sky-impressive-in-churchill-victory/) - RUNHAPPY’S Kinetic Sky added another win to his record with an easy victory at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Racing over 1 1/16 miles on the Churchill dirt, Kinetic Sky was closest to the leaders as they raced around the oval with those two dueling for the lead. As they entered the far turn, Kinetic Sky - [Poppy Flower Continues LEA’s Juvenile Success](https://claibornefarm.com/poppy-flower-continues-leas-juvenile-success/) - LEA’s biggest crop to date continues to impress after 2-year-old Poppy Flower ran away with a Belmont Park Maiden Special Weight against males on Sunday. The Wesley Ward-trained filly shot straight to the lead in the six furlong turf race and opened up a length on her stablemate Riot House. As they entered the midpoint - [Impressive FLATTER Filly Leads Lone Star Double](https://claibornefarm.com/impressive-flatter-filly-leads-lone-star-double/) - FLATTER only had two entries at Lone Star Park on Sunday but he made them count with both visiting the winner’s circle for the sixth time in their careers after Allowance races. FLATTER’s Canadian Ginger caught the eye in the fourth race of the day when racing over seven furlongs on the dirt. The 4-year-old - [Happymac Continues RUNHAPPY’s Big Year](https://claibornefarm.com/happymac-continues-runhappys-big-year/) - It was a second win in his last three starts for RUNHAPPY’s Happymac at Churchill Downs on Sunday with a 1 ½ length Churchill Downs Allowance victory. The Steve Asmussen trainee broke faster than anyone and raced wide down the Churchill backstretch as two others joined him up front. As they entered the turn, Ricardo - [BLAME’s Blame Debbie Returns a Winner in Searching S.](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-blame-debbie-returns-a-winner-in-searching-s/) - BLAME’s Grade 3 winner Blame Debbie made a winning start to her 4-year-old season on Sunday with a 3 ½ length victory in the Searching S. at Pimlico. Blame Debbie immediately took a short lead in the 1 ½ mile turf race under Victor Carrasco with the rest of the field attending her closely. The - [$240,000 Colt Leads MASTERY Juveniles at OBS June](https://claibornefarm.com/240000-colt-leads-mastery-juveniles-at-obs-june/) - MASTERY registered the most expensive juvenile by a freshman sire during Friday’s OBS June 2-Year-Old Sale session – and fourth most expensive by a freshman at the sale overall – when his colt out of Stormy Regatta sold to T B Bloodstock for $240,000. Going through the ring as Hip 802, the chestnut colt offered - [MASTERY Sends Seven Well-Bred Juveniles Through OBS June Ring](https://claibornefarm.com/mastery-sends-seven-well-bred-juveniles-through-obs-june-ring/) - It looks to be another good sale for MASTERY this week when seven of his juveniles go through the ring after a successful Under Tack show last week at the 2021 OBS June Two-Year-Olds In Training Sale. Leading MASTERY’s breezers was Hip 917, Master Of Arms, who stopped the clock in :10.1. That Mayberry Farm-offered - [Pulpit Cross Registers More Blacktype Success For LEA](https://claibornefarm.com/pulpit-cross-registers-more-blacktype-success-for-lea/) - A multiple surface graded stakes winner himself, it was a great start to third crop sire LEA’s June with two stakes performers in 48 hours. His son Kavod kicked off the show with a close second in the Listed Tremont Stakes at Belmont Park followed by veteran performer Gibberish’s second in the Listed Lady’s Secret - [ALGORITHMS’ Hypothesis Adds Third Stakes Win to Resume in It’s Only Money](https://claibornefarm.com/algorithms-hypothesis-adds-third-stakes-win-to-resume-in-its-only-money/) - ALGORITHMS’ Hypothesis added a third stakes victory to his resume at Charles Town with a victory in the It’s Only Money Stakes after finishing third in the race last year. The 4 ½ furlong dirt race saw Hypothesis enter a three-way duel for the lead as they sped around the Charles Town oval. One of - [Select Offerings By Claiborne Stallions on Show at Fasig-Tipton Midlantic](https://claibornefarm.com/select-offerings-by-claiborne-stallions-on-show-at-fasig-tipton-midlantic/) - Claiborne stallions look to have a promising group of juveniles going through the ring at Fasig-Tipton’s Midlantic Two-Year-Olds In Training Sale on Monday and Tuesday with many of them impressing at this week’s Under Tack Show. ALGORITHMS is only represented by one 2-year-old at the sale but that filly was an impressive one when breezing - [FIRST SAMURAI’s Winning Romance Romps in Soiree Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurais-winning-romance-romps-in-stakes-victory/) - Winning Romance became the newest stakes winner for FIRST SAMURAI on Saturday night when she trounced the field in the Louisiana Legends Soiree Stakes by 20 ¾ lengths. Shooting out of the gate in the one mile dirt race, she entered a duel for the lead with the duo leaving the rest of the field - [RUNHAPPY’s Astoria S. winner Happy Soul Leads Belmont Double](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-astoria-s-winner-happy-soul-leads-belmont-double/) - It was a top day for RUNHAPPY at Belmont Park on Thursday when he saw two of his runners romp home by a combined 18 lengths, led by runaway Astoria S. winner Happy Soul. Racing over 5 ½ furlongs, Happy Soul shot out of the gate just like she did in her 11 ¾ length - [FLATTER’s Search Results Secures Grade 1 in Acorn](https://claibornefarm.com/flatters-search-results-secures-grade-1-in-acorn/) - A close second in the Kentucky Oaks (G1), FLATTER’s Search Results got her well deserved Grade 1 victory in Saturday’s Acorn Stakes (G1) at Belmont Park. Just about two lengths off the leader in the one mile dirt race a few paths off the rail, jockey Javier Castellano clearly had plenty of horse under him. - [FLATTER’s Plainsman Determined Winner of Jim Rasmussen](https://claibornefarm.com/flatters-plainsman-determined-winner-of-jim-rasmussen/) - It was a second straight win for FLATTER’s Grade 3-winning Plainsman on Friday night when he won the Jim Rasmussen Stakes by a neck. Racing over 1 1/16 miles at Prairie Meadows, the Brad Cox-trained Plainsman broke well and raced along Drifting West for a furlong before taking over the lead and relaxing up front. - [FLATTER’s Maryland Brando Romps in Debut](https://claibornefarm.com/flatters-maryland-brando-romps-in-debut/) - FLATTER’s Maryland Brando showed that he’s a juvenile to watch at Delaware Park on Wednesday when he romped home by 11 ½ lengths. Making his debut over five furlongs on the dirt, Maryland Brando shadowed the leader under Carol Cedeno. Keeping the pressure on the leader down the backstretch, Maryland Brando stepped up his game - [WAR FRONT’s Bombard Adds Daytona (G3) to Resume](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-bombard-adds-daytona-g3-to-resume/) - WAR FRONT’s evergreen son Bombard was back in the winner’s circle on Saturday evening when the 8-year-old won the Daytona Stakes (G3), his third career stakes victory. Racing over the Santa Anita turf, Bombard went immediately to the lead in the 6 ½ furlong race and never looked back. Flavien Prat let the favorite do - [Iron Clash Wins for IRONICUS](https://claibornefarm.com/iron-clash-wins-for-ironicus/) - IRONICUS ended Friday with a bang when Iron Clash broke his maiden by 2 ½ lengths racing over a mile after hitting the board in his three other starts this year. The 3-year-old gelding broke best of the field to take up the lead before jockey Julio Hernandez put him under a hold to race - [FIRST SAMURAI’s Drena’s Star wins Honor The Hero Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurais-drenas-star-wins-honor-the-hero-stakes/) - FIRST SAMURAI’s Drena’s Star became his sire’s newest stakes winner on Thursday night with a win in the Honor The Hero Stakes at Canterbury Park. Registering his third victory in five starts this year, Drena’s Star didn’t mind the sloppy track and was among the front runners in the five furlong race when pushing the - [UPDATED: A Gallery of First Foals by CATHOLIC BOY](https://claibornefarm.com/a-gallery-of-first-foals-by-catholic-boy/) - A six-time graded stakes winner, CATHOLIC BOY became only the third American 3-year-old colt in history to win a Grade 1 race on both dirt and turf, joining the elite company of the great Secretariat. Those victories came in the Grade 1 Runhappy Travers Stakes and Grade 1 Belmont Derby Invitational. By internationally successful sire - [Three Represent MASTERY at Fasig-Tipton Midlantic](https://claibornefarm.com/three-represent-mastery-at-fasig-tipton-midlantic/) - Next week’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Two-Year-Olds In Training Sale sees three MASTERY 2-year-olds go through the ring, starting with Hip 89. A filly out of stakes-placed Our Jenny B, Hip 89 is consigned by Niall Brennan Stables. Our Jenny B herself is out of a half-sister to the dam of Grade 1 winners Overanalyze and Meadow - [$135,000 Filly Leads MASTERY’S Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Results](https://claibornefarm.com/135000-filly-leads-masterys-fasig-tipton-midlantic-offerings/) - It was another successful sale for MASTERY at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Two-Year-Olds In Training Sale on Monday and Tuesday when two of his juveniles sold for six figures. Dennis O’Neill signed the ticket on MASTERY’s $135,000 filly out of Grade 2 winner Designer Legs from the Julie Davies consignment on Tuesday to top the MASTERY - [FIRST SAMURAI’s Lambeau Returns a Winner](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurais-lambeau-returns-a-winner/) - Returning off a nearly 10-month layoff wasn’t a worry for FIRST SAMURAI’s Lambeau on Saturday when the 5-year-old horse was in command from start to finish in a Santa Anita Allowance Optional Claimer scoring a 92 Beyer. Making his return over a mile on dirt for owner Jerry Moss and trainer John Shirreffs, Lambeau took - [Talented Fire Sword Continues Rise for FIRST SAMURAI](https://claibornefarm.com/talented-fire-sword-continues-rise-for-first-samurai/) - FIRST SAMURAI was among the sires with winners on the Preakness Stakes (G1) card at Pimlico when Fire Sword romped in an Allowance. Making his fourth career start, the Wesley Ward-trained gelding was the third fastest out of the gate but quickly settled into stride in the six furlong dirt race. From there, Fire Sword - [Two-Year-Old Happy Soul Romps in MSW For RUNHAPPY](https://claibornefarm.com/two-year-old-happy-soul-romps-in-msw-for-runhappy/) - Going off as the race favorite, 2-year-old Happy Soul gave RUNHAPPY his first 2-year-old winner of the year when the filly romped by 11 ¾ lengths at Belmont Park. Racing over five furlongs in the Maiden Special Weight, the Wesley Ward charge immediately went to the lead under John Velazquez and was gone in a - [$490,000 Juvenile Kicks off OBS for RUNHAPPY](https://claibornefarm.com/490000-juvenile-kicks-of-obs-for-runhappy/) - RUNHAPPY’s second crop was responsible for the fourth most expensive colt of the second session at the 2021 OBS Spring Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training on Wednesday when bringing $490,000. Purchased by Donato Lanni for Frank Fletcher Racing Operations, the Wavertree Stables-offered juvenile breezed in :10.0 at last week’s breeze show. A half-brother to Grade - [WAR FRONT’s Yet Earns Rising Star Status in Ireland](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-yet-earns-rising-star-status-in-ireland/) - A well-bred pair of WAR FRONT juvenile fillies impressed on Wednesday when they turned an Irish maiden into their own personal match race on debut. Battling to the line, winner Yet emerged with Thoroughbred Daily News Rising Star status. Racing over five furlong on Dundalk’s synthetic surface, Yet was just behind the leader early on - [Value Sire ALGORITHMS Registers Belmont Double](https://claibornefarm.com/value-sire-algorithms-registers-belmont-double/) - It was an impressive double for ALGORITHMS at Belmont Park on Friday when the stallion’s two winners won by a combined 7 3/4 lengths between them on both the Belmont dirt and turf. The celebrations got started early on the card when ALGORITHMS’s Barista Vixen won over 6 ½ furlongs on the dirt in the - [BLAME’s Saiydabad Stays Undefeated in Prix De Suresnes](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-saiydabad-stays-undefeated-in-prix-de-suresnes/) - BLAME’s talented Saiydabad kept his record perfect on Tuesday when the 3-year-old colt won the Listed Prix De Suresnes at Chantilly for his first stakes victory. Making his third career start, the Aga Khan-bred immediately took up a midpack position in the 1 ¼ mile turf race a few lengths behind the leader. With regular - [Mr Sippi Romps At Churchill For RUNHAPPY](https://claibornefarm.com/mr-sippi-romps-at-churchill-for-runhappy/) - It was another big winner for RUNHAPPY on Saturday when Maiden Special Weight winner Mr Sippi became his 17th victor of the year and closed out the Kentucky Derby card at Churchill Downs. Racing over six furlongs under the lights, the Joe Sharp trainee was among one of the first out of the gate in - [Five Claiborne-Connected Horses Eye Classic Success at Churchill](https://claibornefarm.com/five-claiborne-connected-horses-eye-classic-success-at-churchill/) - This weekend at Churchill Downs promises to be an exciting one for Claiborne with five 3-year-olds running in the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) having connections to the farm. It’s an exciting time for young stallion IRONICUS, who from a limited first crop sees his Tampa Bay Derby (G2) winner Helium line up - [RUNHAPPY’s Happymac Dominates at Oaklawn](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-happymac-dominates-at-oaklawn/) - RUNHAPPY closed out the Oaklawncard on Friday with a star in the making when Happymac broke his maiden by 10 ¼ lengths. Happymac broke from the widest gate in the 5 ½ furlong race but that didn’t matter as the colt flew to the rail – and the lead - under David Cabrera before the - [MSW Winner Tea Olive Gets FIRST SAMURAI Juveniles Off to Impressive Start](https://claibornefarm.com/msw-winner-tea-olive-gets-first-samurai-juveniles-off-to-impressive-start/) - FIRST SAMURAI’s juvenile crop got off to a flying start on Thursday when Tea Olive made easy work of a Churchill Downs Maiden Special Weight. Trained by Wesley Ward, the filly broke on top in the five furlong race and always had the race in hand under John Velazquez. She opened up over a length - [UPDATED: A Gallery of First Foals by DEMARCHELIER (GB)](https://claibornefarm.com/a-gallery-of-first-foals-by-demarchelier-gb/) - The only Dubawi (IRE) son standing in Kentucky, DEMARCHELIER (GB) has everything needed to join his sire’s other sons as successful sires. A winner on debut and stakes winner at three, DEMARCHELIER (GB) also comes from one of the top families in the world as a grandson of the bluehen mare Jude out of a full sister to classic - [Happy American Wins Routing Under the Spires for RUNHAPPY](https://claibornefarm.com/happy-american-wins-under-the-spires-for-runhappy/) - Going off as the race favorite, Happy American kicked off RUNHAPPY’s week in style with a 2 ¾ length Maiden Special Weight victory at Churchill Downs. Racing over 1 ¼ miles, Happy American had only a few horses beat as he galloped over five lengths behind the leader in the spread out field. The colt - [WAR FRONT’s Pizzazz Wins California Oaks](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-pizzazz-wins-california-oaks/) - WAR FRONT’s stakes-placed Pizzazz added a valuable stakes victory to her record Saturday night with a win in the California Oaks at Golden Gate Fields. Racing over 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic track, Pizzazz jostled for the lead early on before settling in second under Kyle Frey. The WAR FRONT daughter was happy to - [Well-Bred Juveniles On Offer for MASTERY at OBS Spring 2YO Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/well-bred-juveniles-on-offer-for-mastery-at-obs-spring-2yo-sale/) - The OBS Spring Sale of Two-Year-Olds In Training sees MASTERY well represented with 17 well-bred 2-year-olds by the freshman scheduled to go through the ring April 20 – 23rd. The first of MASTERY’s offerings is Hip 65, a half-brother to multiple Grade 1 winner Secret Circle. Offered by Lucan Bloodstock and also a half-brother to - [$625,000 FLATTER Colt Leads Claiborne-Sired Juvenile Purchases at OBS](https://claibornefarm.com/625000-flatter-colt-leads-claiborne-sired-juvenile-purchases-at-obs/) - FLATTER kicked off what could be a big few weeks when his son out of Co Cola was the seventh most expensive colt and the most expensive colt of his session at the OBS Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds. The stallion’s result led a big sale for Claiborne sires. A full brother to FLATTER’s multiple stakes - [Kavod Leads LEA Juvenile Exacta At Belmont](https://claibornefarm.com/kavod-leads-lea-juvenile-exacta-at-belmont/) - LEA’S first two juvenile starters of the year were also the first two home in the first New York 2-year-old race of 2021 when Kavod beat Poppy Flower by two lengths at Belmont Park. Racing over five furlongs on the dirt, Kavod was one of the fastest out of the gate but then dropped back - [FLATTER Full Brother to Search Results Sells for $625,000](https://claibornefarm.com/flatter-full-brother-to-search-results-sells-for-625000/) - Only a little over a week before FLATTER watches two of his daughters run in the Kentucky Oaks (G1), a full brother to one of those was the most expensive colt of the third session of the OBS Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds on Thursday. Selling for $625,000 to Lauren Carlisle as agent and Myracehorse.com, the - [ALGORITHMS’ South Bend Wins Stacked Keeneland Race](https://claibornefarm.com/algorithms-south-bend-wins-stacked-keeneland-race/) - In a race that would have fit right in on the Keeneland stakes schedule, ALGORITHMS’ South Bend won his 2021 debut by a length against a field that saw six of the eight runners winning or placing in stakes. In the 1 1/16 mile Allowance Optional Claiming race saw South Bend broke evenly with the - [BLAME’s Blame J D Takes Home Rainbow Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-blame-j-d-takes-home-rainbow-stakes/) - Three-year-old Blame J D became the newest stakes winner for BLAME on Friday with a victory in the Rainbow Stakes at Oaklawn Park in his fourth career start. Breaking smoothly, Blame J D was first out of the gate before the James Matheney Jr. homebred settled into third a few lengths off the pacesetter. Around - [FLATTER’S Accredit Rolls To Keeneland MSW Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/flatters-accredit-rolls-to-keeneland-msw-victory/) - A top year for FLATTER’s 3-year-old crop continued on Friday when Accredit was an authoritative Maiden Special Weight winner at Keeneland. Racing over a mile on the turf for his second career start, the Pavel Matejka trainee broke sharply and went straight to the rail before settling in second under Sophie Doyle. Doyle angled him - [Champagne Salute Continues Another Top Week For RUNHAPPY](https://claibornefarm.com/champagne-salute-continues-another-top-week-for-runhappy/) - RUNHAPPY followed up a Saturday exacta at Oaklawn with a Sunday Maiden Special Weight winner at Gulfstream Park after Champagne Salute broke her maiden in her second start. Racing over a mile on the dirt, the filly broke quickly and raced with two others in the lead. Edgard Zayas settled the heavy favorite behind the - [TDN Rising Star Following Sea Leads Home RUNHAPPY Exacta at Oaklawn](https://claibornefarm.com/following-sea-leads-home-runhappy-exacta-at-oaklawn/) - The RUNHAPPYs were in command at Oaklawn Park on Saturday, finishing well clear of the rest of the field when Following Sea led home Happymac over six furlongs to earn Thoroughbred Daily News Rising Star status. A Spendthrift Farm homebred trained by Bob Baffert, Following Sea went off as the heavy favorite and showed exactly - [Search Results (FLATTER) Dreaming Of Lilies After Gazelle (G3) Win](https://claibornefarm.com/search-results-dreaming-of-lilies-after-gazelle-g3-win/) - It was a big half-hour on the Kentucky Oaks (G1) trail for FLATTER when Search Results raced to a Gazelle Stakes (G3) victory, quickly followed by Pass the Champagne finishing just a head short in the Central Bank Ashland Stakes (G1). Stretching to 1 1/8 miles for the first time in her three starts, the - [$400,000 FLATTER Filly Leads Claiborne-Sired Purchases at Fasig-Tipton](https://claibornefarm.com/400000-flatter-filly-leads-claiborne-sired-purchases-at-fasig-tipton/) - It was a successful 2-year-old sale for both the established FLATTER and up-and-coming star MASTERY at the Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream Sale on Wednesday. FLATTER sent two through the ring to register an average and median of $350,000, led by a $400,000 filly out of Song Sung True. Purchased by Cheyenne Stables and Gailladria Racing from the - [UPDATED: Two-Year-Old MASTERY Colts Among Select Fasig-Tipton Offerings](https://claibornefarm.com/two-year-old-mastery-colts-among-select-fasig-tipton-offerings/) - One of the most selective 2-year-old sales of the 2-year-old season, the 2021 Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream Sale sees only 186 juveniles cataloged for the March 31 sale – and MASTERY has two of them. One of only a handful of freshman sires to see their juveniles selected for the sale, both of MASTERY’s go through the - [WAR FRONT’s Summering Determined Winner of Distaff Turf](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-summering-determined-winner-of-distaff-turf/) - WAR FRONT’s Summering was a determined winner of the Pleasant Acres Stallions Distaff Turf Stakes on Sunday afternoon to record her second career stakes victory. Racing over 1 1/16 miles on the Tampa Bay Downs turf as the third choice in the race, the 5-year-old Glen Hill Farm homebred was never far from the lead. - [DEMARCHELIER (GB)'s Sireline Strikes Again With Dubai Success](https://claibornefarm.com/demarchelier-gb-sireline-strikes-again-with-dubai-success/) - DEMARCHELIER (GB)’s sireline had a big day in Dubai on Saturday when Dubawi (Ire) and his grandson Make Believe (GB) sired the winners of three of the eight Thoroughbred group races on the card. Adding to the dirt success of DEMARCHELIER (GB)’s sireline talked about last week, Dubawi (Ire) son Rebel’s Romance (Ire) scored his - [DEMARCHELIER (GB) Poised To Extend Sireline’s Success on Dirt](https://claibornefarm.com/demarchelier-gb-posed-to-extend-sirelines-success-on-dirt/) - What do you get when you combine a successful dirt sireline that has strong roots in the Claiborne stallion barn and a stallion with one of the best families in the world? A promising young sire like DEMARCHELIER (GB),who looks to continue the success of Claiborne’s Seeking The Gold and Mr. Prospector in coming years. - [$525,000 Colt For WAR FRONT at OBS March](https://claibornefarm.com/525000-colt-for-war-front-at-obs-march/) - WAR FRONT started the 2021 2-year-old sales season with a bang on Tuesday when his son out of Serene Melody sold to Ron Ellis for $525,000 at the OBS March Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training Sale. The fourth most expensive 2-year-old of the first session, the Eddie Woods-consigned colt has a top family behind him - [$525,000 War Front Colt Leads Claiborne-Sired OBS March Purchases](https://claibornefarm.com/525000-war-front-colt-leads-claiborne-sired-obs-march-purchases/) - The OBS March Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training proved to be a kick off to the 2-year-old season for multiple Claiborne stallions, led by a $525,000 WAR FRONT colt. Offered by Eddie Woods, the colt purchased by Ron Ellis was the fourth most expensive offering of the first session of the sale and sixth most - [Impressive Breezes from Claiborne-Sired 2-Year-Olds on Offer at OBS](https://claibornefarm.com/promising-claiborne-sired-2-year-olds-on-offer-at-obs/) - It was a successful three-day breeze show at the OBS March Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training with many of Claiborne’s stallions seeing their 2-year-olds near the top of the Under Tack Show leaderboard. With the pedigrees to back up their performances, the OBS sale provides plenty of opportunities for buyers to pick up promising Claiborne-sired - [MASTERY Two-Year-Olds Set to Shine at OBS](https://claibornefarm.com/mastery-two-year-olds-set-to-shine-at-obs/) - The in-demand MASTERY is giving buyers another chance to purchase members of his high-quality first crop next month with his first 2-year-olds selling at OBS’s March Two-Year-Olds In Training Sale. Represented by four offerings, every one of MASTERY’s 2-year-olds at OBS is out of a stakes performer, stakes producer, or a half-sibling to a stakes - [IRONICUS’s Helium on Derby Trail After Tampa Bay Derby Victory (G2)](https://claibornefarm.com/ironicuss-helium-on-derby-trail-after-tampa-bay-derby-victory-g2/) - IRONICUS’s undefeated Helium put himself squarely on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail on Saturday with an impressive victory in the Tampa Bay Derby (G2). Making his 2021 debut after ending last season with a stakes victory, Helium easily made the switch from Woodbine’s All Weather surface to dirt in this race. Widest of all around - [Search Results Gives FLATTER Saturday Stakes Double](https://claibornefarm.com/search-results-gives-flatter-saturday-stakes-double/) - It was a stakes double on Saturday for FLATTER with Search Results a determined winner of the Busher Invitational at Aqueduct to earn 50 points on the Road To the Kentucky Oaks (G1), for a near guaranteed spot in the race. The filly followed up a Listed stakes victory for FLATTER'S Panadol in Meydan Saturday - [FLATTER’s Undefeated Panadol Wins Al Bastakiya](https://claibornefarm.com/flatters-undefeated-panadol-wins-al-bastakiya/) - Panadol became FLATTER’s newest stakes winner on Saturday when the 3-year-old colt won the Listed Al Bastakiya Sponsored By Arabian Adventures to kick off Meydan Racecourse’s Super Saturday card. Stretching to 1 3/16 miles on the Meydan dirt, he was hustled out of the gate by Mickael Barzalona to go to the front from the - [WAR FRONT’s Homesman Adds Second Group 1 to Resume](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-homesman-adds-second-group-1-to-resume/) - WAR FRONT’s Homesman took home his second career Group 1 race in Australia on Saturday with a win in the Australian Cup (G1) at Flemington. The U.S.-bred 7-year-old gelding was making his second start of this campaign after finishing third in the Peter Young Stakes (G2) two weeks ago. Racing over 1 ¼ miles on - [RUNHAPPY’S Joyful Cadence Impresses in Oaklawn Maiden](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-joyful-cadence-impresses-in-oaklawn-maiden/) - RUNHAPPY carried his February success into March on Thursday when Joyful Cadence romped home by 8 ¾ lengths in an Oaklawn Maiden Special Weight. Making her second career start, the 3-year-old filly broke on top and raced in second for a few furlongs of the six furlong race before her speed carried her to the - [2021 Runners Display Consistency for ALGORITHMS](https://claibornefarm.com/2021-runners-display-consistency-for-algorithms/) - A stallion known to sire tough, quality racehorses, value sire ALGORITHMS is having another successful year in 2021 with 17 winners in five different countries through February 28. Seeing more than half his runners this year finish in the top three, ALGORITHMS enters March on a hot streak led by Algebra’s third in Saturday night’s - [RUNHAPPY'S Drivehappy Accelerates To Second Consecutive Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/drivehappy-accelerates-to-second-consecutive-victory/) - RUNHAPPY’s Drivehappy made easy work of his second consecutive victory on Friday night with a four length Allowance Optional Claimer victory at Sam Houston. Racing over a mile on dirt, Drivehappy sped to the second position and let the leader open up a little over a length. By the time they hit mid-backstretch, the 3-year-old - [CATHOLIC BOY's First Foal has Arrived!](https://claibornefarm.com/first-foals-for-catholic-boy/) - Dual-surface Grade 1 winner CATHOLIC BOY has been busy welcoming his first foals over the last few weeks, kicking off with with Hope So delivering his first foal on January 8th. Born in New York, the filly is owned by William Terrill and the first foal out of her winning dam. A Bodemeister mare, Hope - [RUNHAPPY’S Happy Champ Romps at Gulfstream](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-happy-champ-romps-at-gulfstream/) - RUNHAPPY supporters must have felt like they were living alongside Bill Murray in Groundhog Day this week when RUNHAPPY registered his third winner in three days and fifth in a week on Friday evening at Gulfstream Park with Happy Champ. Making his first start of the year, the Peter Walder trainee went off as a - [Shamikh Wins Again for LEA](https://claibornefarm.com/shamikh-wins-again-for-lea/) - LEA’s Shamikh added a third victory to his resume in his fourth career starts on Friday when the 4-year-old colt bolted home at Jebel Ali to win by 3 ¼ lengths. Shamikh has won his three races by a combined 22 lengths. Racing over a mile on the dirt, Shamikh raced a few lengths behind - [Sheza Happy Girl Vaults RUNHAPPY to Second-Crop Lead](https://claibornefarm.com/sheza-happy-girl-continues-good-week-for-runhappy/) - RUNHAPPY took his 2021 winner count to nine on Thursday – the most of any second crop sire this year – when Sheza Happy Girl broke her maiden by 3 ¼ lengths at Gulfstream Park. RUNHAPPY’s second maiden winner in less than 24 hours, Sheza Happy Girl was rated by Victor Lebron a few lengths - [Jimmy The Kid Eighth Winner of Year For RUNHAPPY](https://claibornefarm.com/jimmy-the-kid-eighth-winner-of-year-for-runhappy/) - RUNHAPPY saw his good week continue on Wednesday night when Jimmy The Kid became his 16th first crop winner in a Maiden Special Weight. Racing over six furlongs on the Penn National dirt, the Richard Vega-trained and co-owned 3-year-old went straight to the lead and never looked back as the race favorite. As the field - [RUNHAPPY’s Nicky The Vest Makes Easy Work Of Gander](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-nicky-the-vest-makes-easy-work-of-gander/) - RUNHAPPY’s Nicky The Vest showed why bettors sent him off at even money odds on Sunday when he dominated the Gander Stakes at Aqueduct by 11 3/4 lengths to become RUNHAPPY’s first stakes winner. Stepping up to stakes company in his second start, the Robert LaPenta-owned colt was quick out of the gate and stuck - [Run Classic Leads Home 1st-3rd Finish For RUNHAPPY](https://claibornefarm.com/run-classic-leads-home-1st-3rd-finish-for-runhappy/) - Run Classic led home a first-third finish for RUNHAPPY on Saturday when breaking his maiden in his second start at the Fair Grounds in a Maiden Special Weight. Breaking out of the gate as the race favorite when running over 1 1/16 miles on the dirt, Run Classic battled for the lead while RUNHAPPY’s Happy - [Panadol Romps in Dubai For FLATTER](https://claibornefarm.com/panadol-romps-in-dubai-for-flatter/) - It’s been a good February at Meydan for FLATTER with the stallion’s Panadol romping home in his debut at Meydan on Saturday less than two weeks after Mouheeb won a Group 3 at the track. Trained by Salem bin Ghadayer for Shiekh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, the colt was starting his career by going - [BLAME Pure Gold For TDN’s McGrath](https://claibornefarm.com/blame-pure-gold-for-tdns-mcgrath/) - "Now nearing elite status by any measure but price,”is how Thoroughbred Daily News’s Chris McGrath described BLAME when putting the stallion in the Gold position on the value podium in his February 8 article looking at established stallions. A stallion whose percentages match up with some of the best in the business, BLAME has proven - [ORB’s Whoa Nellie ($450,000) leads Claiborne Success at Fasig-Tipton](https://claibornefarm.com/orbs-whoa-nellie-brings-450000-at-fasig-tipton/) - ORB’s multiple stakes winning and Grade 3-placed mare Whoa Nellie was a star of the show at Fasig-Tipton’s Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale this week when bringing $450,000 from St Elias Stables. The third most expensive offering of the sale and most expensive offered as solely a Broodmare Prospect, Whoa Nellie was consigned by Taylor Made - [RUNHAPPY’s Agreetodisagree Closes Out Santa Anita Card in Impressive Style](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-agreetodisagree-closes-out-santa-anita-card-in-impressive-style/) - RUNHAPPY registered a 14th winner in the Santa Anita nightcap on Saturday when Agreetodisagree showed a strong turn of foot to win at six furlongs on the turf. Trained by Peter Eurton for RM Racing and Sierra Racing, Agreetodisagree dropped back to be one of the final runners in the main pack as the leader - [Masteroffoxhounds Makes Easy Work of San Marcos (G2)](https://claibornefarm.com/masteroffoxhounds-makes-easy-work-of-san-marcos-g2/) - The regally-bred Masteroffoxhounds became WAR FRONT’s 53rd career graded stakes winner on Saturday with a victory in the San Marcos Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita. Spending much of the 1 ¼ mile turf race galloping easily in second under Joel Rosario, Masteroffoxhounds wasn’t in a hurry to close the two length gap the leader had - [RUNHAPPY’s Drivehappy Gives Sire Third Winner of Week](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-drivehappy-gives-sire-third-winner-of-week/) - Only three races after IRONICUS’s Urge finished a good second at Sam Houston, RUNHAPPY scored his third winner in five days and 13th winner overall at the track when Drivehappy rolled home a winner in a Maiden Special Weight. Racing over 6 ½ furlongs with Stewart Elliott aboard for trainer Steve Asmussen, Drivehappy raced wide - [UAE 2000 Guineas (G3) Win For FLATTER’S Mouheeb](https://claibornefarm.com/uae-2000-guineas-g3-win-for-flatters-mouheeb/) - FLATTER’S Mouheeb put in another impressive performance on Thursday in Dubai with a win in the UAE 2000 Guineas (G3) to take his record to two wins from three starts. Running over a mile on the Meydan dirt for the second time in his career, the 3-year-old was looking to avenge coming just a head - [FIRST SAMURAI’s Shivaji wins Japan’s Silk Road Stakes (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurais-shivaji-wins-japans-silk-road-stakes-g3/) - FIRST SAMURAI’s Shivaji added a group stakes victory to his resume on Sunday in Japan with a 1 ¼ length win in the Silk Road Stakes (G3T). Racing over six furlongs on the Chukyo turf, the 6-year-old owned by Kanayama Holdings raced wide in midpack throughout the first few furlongs. Jockey Yuichi Fukunaga’s plan to - [RUNHAPPY’s My Alluring Lady Tops Claiborne-Sired Exacta](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-my-alluring-lady-tops-claiborne-sired-exacta/) - RUNHAPPY’s My Alluring Lady led home a Claiborne-sired 1-2 on Sunday when she finished 1 ¼ lengths ahead of BLAME’s Blame It On Mary in an Aqueduct Maiden Special Weight. Facing a field of fellow New York-breds in her second start, My Alluring Lady raced a close second just in front of Blame It On - [Kinetic Sky Second Winner of Day for RUNHAPPY](https://claibornefarm.com/kinetic-sky-second-winner-of-day-for-runhappy/) - Kinetic Sky was the second winner on the day and 12th winner overall for RUNHAPPY on Sunday when the colt won a Fair Grounds Maiden Special Weight for Robert LaPenta and trainer Brad Cox. Racing a mile on dirt after the race was moved from the turf, the race favorite broke sharply and raced three - [DEMARCHELIER (GB) Welcomes First Foal](https://claibornefarm.com/demarchelier-gb-welcomes-first-foal/) - DEMARCHELIER (GB) welcomed his first foal on Thursday when the well-bred Limbo Loose foaled a colt at Mt. Brilliant Farm in Kentucky. The colt combines two top European families with his Fastnet Rock dam out of a full sister to Group 1 2,000 Guineas and Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Henrythenavigator and Grade 3 winner and - [War Front Starts Year Strong With $900,000 In-Foal Mare](https://claibornefarm.com/war-front-starts-year-strong-with-900000-in-foal-mare/) - WAR FRONT kicked off another year on the right note when a mare carrying his foal sold for $900,000 to Hill ‘n’ Dale at Xalapa on Tuesday as third most expensive offering of the Keeneland January Sale. Offered by Sam-Son Farm as part of their dispersal, Grade 2 winner Deceptive Vision isn’t a stranger to - [WAR FRONT Leads Claiborne Success at Keeneland January](https://claibornefarm.com/war-front-leads-claiborne-charge-at-keeneland-january/) - It was a successful week for Claiborne sires in the Keeneland January Sales ring with both established and young sires making splashes. WAR FRONT led the charge when a mare in foal to the stallion sold for $900,000. The multiple graded stakes winner and Grade 1-placed Deceptive Vision is a royally-bred full sister to Canadian - [Quality Mares In-Foal to CATHOLIC BOY and DEMARCHELIER (GB) On Offer at Keeneland](https://claibornefarm.com/quality-mares-in-foal-to-catholic-boy-and-demarchlier-gb-on-offer-at-keeneland/) - Courting an impressive group of mares in 2020, CATHOLIC BOY and DEMARCHELIER (GB) saw their first mares through the ring at last November’s sales in demand, a trend set to continue at this week’s Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale. Dual-surface Grade 1 winner CATHOLIC BOY’s first mares in foal sold for up to - [Claiborne Homebred Cuz Determined Winner For IRONICUS](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-homebred-cuz-determined-winner-for-ironicus/) - It was a successful weekend for IRONICUS on Saturday night at Turfway Park when Claiborne homebred Cuz gave his sire a fourth winner with a victory at Turfway Park. The John A. Hancock trainee made use of his wide draw to race down the center of the track straight to the lead in the 6 - [Circus Scores Front Running Victory for RUNHAPPY](https://claibornefarm.com/circus-scores-front-running-victory-for-runhappy/) - RUNHAPPY’s Circus was an all-the-way winner at Fair Grounds on Wednesday to give RUNHAPPY a 10th victor from his first crop. Made the race favorite in his first start as a 3-year-old, the $230,000 yearling purchase wasted no time going to the lead in the one mile dirt race over a fast track. With Shaun - [Mrs. Orb Wins La Verdad S. for ORB](https://claibornefarm.com/mrs-orb-wins-la-verdad-s-for-orb/) - ORB’s Mrs. Orb put a five race runner-up streak in stakes races behind her on Sunday with a victory in the La Verdad Stakes at Aqueduct. The victory was her sixth win in 23 starts and pushed her over $400,000 in earnings. Racing over seven furlongs, Mrs. Orb was the second half of a tightly - [Search Results Impressive Debut Winner For FLATTER](https://claibornefarm.com/search-results-impressive-debut-winner-for-flatter/) - FLATTER’s Search Results impressed on debut Sunday at Gulfstream Park’s Championship Meet for Klaravich Stables and Chad Brown when romping home by four lengths as the race favorite. Impressing in workouts at Payson Park in the weeks before her debut, the Machmer Hall-bred proved to be speedy enough to leave the field behind in the - [Claiborne Farm Announces 2021 Stud Fees](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-farm-announces-2021-stud-fees/) - October 15, 2020 Paris, KY –The Hancock family’s Claiborne Farm announced stud fees Oct. 15 for a number of their stallions that will stand at the Paris, Ky-based farm during the upcoming 2021 breeding season. Among 13 stallions, WAR FRONT leads the charge with a stud fee of $150,000. The internationally acclaimed son of Danzig - [Galileo Chrome (IRE) becomes 9th Grade 1 winner from DEMARCHELIER (GB)'s immediate family.](https://claibornefarm.com/galileo-chrome-ire-becomes-9th-grade-1-winner-from-demarcheliers-immediate-family/) - DEMARCHELIER (GB)'s family has proven it's class time and time again. his dam is half sister to champions Yesterday (IRE) and Quarter Moon (IRE), and you can find multiple Grade 1 winners Aussie Rules, Coronet (GB) (also by Dubawi (IRE)), Alborada (GB), Albanova (GB), etc. in his immediate female family. A new star has emerged - [Nicky The Vest Easy Debut Winner for RUNHAPPY at Aqueduct](https://claibornefarm.com/nicky-the-vest-easy-debut-winner-for-runhappy-at-aqueduct/) - Nicky The Vest became the eighth winner for RUNHAPPY on Friday with an authoritative 3 ¼ length win at Aqueduct on debut over a mile. Breaking from the inside post, the colt quickly made up for a slower start and took over the lead by the time the field left the Aqueduct chute. Nicky The - [Useeit Stakes Winner Dipping In Fifth Stakes Winner For LEA](https://claibornefarm.com/useeit-stakes-winner-dipping-in-fifth-stakes-winner-for-lea/) - Dipping In gave second-crop sire LEA his fifth career stakes winner and second in three weeks on Friday night with a victory in the Useetit Stakes at Remington Park in her stakes debut. Racing over a mile on the dirt, Dipping In raced a few paths wide throughout much of the race near the back - [ORB’s Whoa Nellie Romps to Second Stakes Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/orbs-whoa-nellie-romps-to-second-stakes-victory/) - Graded stakes placed in her last two outings, ORB’s Whoa Nellie added a second stakes victory to her record on Saturday with a win in the Joseph E. Spanky Broussard Memorial Stakes at Fair Grounds. It was her second stakes win in four starts this year with all four 2020 runs resulting in top three - [Ultimate Irony Newest Winner for IRONICUS](https://claibornefarm.com/ultimate-irony-newest-winner-for-ironicus/) - Ultimate Irony kicked off IRONICUS’s week with a maiden victory at Fair Grounds on Sunday to become his sire’s third winner from a limited number of starters. Stretching out to 1 1/16 miles in his second turf start, the Michael Stidham trainee was one of the best out of the gate and angled a few - [Run Happy Run An Easy Ninth Winner for RUNHAPPY](https://claibornefarm.com/run-happy-run-an-easy-ninth-winner-for-runhappy/) - Run Happy Run started RUNHAPPY’S week off right on Tuesday with an easy victory at Parx to become his sire’s ninth winner and second in five days. Settling into midpack in the 5 ½ furlong dirt race, the colt was happy to race over five lengths off the leader. As they entered the turn, Run - [Exciting Juveniles Headline Weekend For FLATTER](https://claibornefarm.com/exciting-juveniles-headline-weekend-for-flatter/) - FLATTER had another week of impressive juvenile showings over the last few days, kicked off by Kent Spellman and Madaket Stables’ Patty H’s 9 ¼ maiden victory at Gulfstream Park on Thursday. Breaking strongly, the Brad Cox trainee took the lead almost immediately under Tyler Gaffalione and had it well in hand throughout. The filly - [DEMARCHELIER (GB) Offers KY Exclusivity to Burgeoning Sire Line](https://claibornefarm.com/demarchelier-gb-offers-ky-exclusivity-to-burgeoning-sire-line/) - The only British stallion ever to sire over 100 graded stakes winners, DEMARCHELIER (GB)’S sire Dubawi has proven himself as a top class stallion with Grade 1 winners both on the turf and dirt. But in recent years, the stallion has shown his ability doesn’t stop at just producing racehorses, with Dubawi an emerging sire-of-sires. - [Happygobucky Runs Away With Win For RUNHAPPY](https://claibornefarm.com/happygobucky-runs-away-with-win-for-runhappy/) - Happygobucky made easy work of a Maiden Special Weight at Remington Park on Tuesday with a four length victory to become the seventh winner for RUNHAPPY. Racing over 6 ½ furlongs for trainer Steve Asmussen and owner Clark Brewster, Happygobucky was one of the fastest ones out of the gate from her wide draw. She - [Juvenile Double For FLATTER](https://claibornefarm.com/juvenile-double-for-flatter/) - A promising group of two-year-olds for FLATTER brought added excitement to December when Benson gave her sire the second half a juvenile victory double less than 72 hours after Danger broke her own maiden. Showing the versatility of Flatter’s runners, the Mark Casse-trained Danger provided her sire a synthetic win at Turfway Park over one - [Orb Ruler (ORB) makes the grade in Panama City](https://claibornefarm.com/orb-ruler-orb-makes-the-grade-in-panama-city/) - Orb Ruler made the grade in the Clasico Jose Antonio Remon Cantera (GII-PAN) in Panama City, Panama. The 2-year-old son of ORB took command of the race early, and although he greenly floated wide coming into the stretch, continued to spurted clear down the stretch pulling away to a three length victory – completing the - [WAR FRONT's Homesman finds Graded Stakes Glory 'Down Under'](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-homesman-finds-graded-stakes-glory-down-under/) - WAR FRONT's Australian star Homesman tallied another Graded stakes victory to his resumé at Moonee Valley. Homesman was too good for his competition taking the Schweppes Crystal Mile (G2) in front-running fashion for trainers Anthony and Sam Freedman,. Another leader, another winner. Homesman is back! pic.twitter.com/QIpkh9jXv1 — Racing.com (@Racing) October 24, 2020 The millionaire has - [Runway Magic Impressive Winner for RUNHAPPY at Churchill](https://claibornefarm.com/runway-magic-impressive-winner-for-runhappy-at-churchill/) - RUNHAPPY ended Churchill Downs’ 2-year-old card on a high note Saturday night when Runway Magic was an impressive winner of a Maiden Special Weight to close out the card. The colt became his sire’s sixth winner with the victory. Racing over seven furlongs on the main track, the colt raced in midpack a few paths - [Gibberish Wins Treasure Chest For LEA](https://claibornefarm.com/gibberish-wins-treasure-chest-for-lea/) - LEA registered his fourth stakes winner on Friday evening when Gibberish won her third straight start with a victory in the Treasure Chest Stakes. Racing for e Five Racing Thoroughbreds and trainer Saffie Joseph Jr, it was the fourth career victory in eight starts for the filly, whose earnings are approaching $150,000. Breaking strongly, Gibberish - [$950,000 Expo Gold Leads First Mares In-Foal to Catholic Boy at Keeneland](https://claibornefarm.com/950000-mare-leads-first-mares-in-foal-to-catholic-boy-at-keeneland/) - The first mares in-foal to CATHOLIC BOY hinted at the excitement to come for the stallion’s supporters when selling for up to $950,000 during the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale. CATHOLIC BOY ended his first foray into the commercial market with thehighest average and gross of all freshmen with first mares in foal. His group - [Claiborne Stallion Highlights at Keeneland November](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-stallion-highlights-at-keeneland-november/) - The 2020 Keeneland November Breeding Stock sale proved to be a strong one for Claiborne stallions on all ends of the roster, from young stallions CATHOLIC BOY and DEMARCHELIER to established sires such as BLAME and WAR FRONT. ALGORITHMS struck early in the sale when his daughter Taylor’s Spirit sold to Coteau Grove Farms and - [Mastery Proves Popular at Keeneland November](https://claibornefarm.com/mastery-proves-popular-at-keeneland-november/) - Undefeated Grade 1 winner MASTERY saw his second crop of weanlings in high demand at the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale when his eight sold were led by a $450,000 colt and $400,000 filly. The stallion’s weanlings had the highest average of all second-crop sires at $152,125. Bred by Lee McMillin and Eric Buckley, that - [Claiborne Announces 2021 Stud Fee for Eclipse Champion Runhappy](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-announces-2021-stud-fee-for-eclipse-champion-runhappy/) - Eclipse Champion Sprinter Runhappy will stand for $10,000 LFSN in 2021, Claiborne Farm announced Nov. 16. From 34 starters, 19 (56%) have finished in the money, with 5 maiden winners, 9 seconds, and 5 thirds. In the sales ring, Runhappy's first-crop yearlings commanded prices up to $700,000 in 2019. This year, his first-crop 2-year-olds sold - [Algorithms’ Quenane Proves Best in Millions Classic Preview](https://claibornefarm.com/algorithms-quenane-proves-best-in-millions-classic-preview/) - Quenane pulled an upset for ALGORITHMS on Saturday when the 6-year-old registered an all-the-way victory in the Millions Classic Preview Stakes at Gulfstream Park West. Racing over a mile on the dirt, the gelding enjoyed the sloppy track when breaking strongly to take command by the time they reached the first turn. Working with jockey - [Eagle Orb Breaks Through in Notebook Stakes For Orb](https://claibornefarm.com/eagle-orb-breaks-through-in-notebook-stakes-for-orb/) - Part of a Claiborne sire stakes double on Saturday, ORB registered his newest stakes winner when multiple stakes placed Eagle Orb won the Notebook Stakes at Aqueduct. Second in two of his three previous stakes attempts, the juvenile colt broke through to win by 2 ¾ lengths over Blue Gator. Eager to get the race - [War of Will Stud Fee Announced](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-will-stud-fee-announced/) - Dual-surface star WAR OF WILL will stand for $25,000 LFSN in 2021, Claiborne Farm announced Nov. 9th. He will be available for inspection Wednesday afternoon Nov. 11. The son of internationally-acclaimed sire War Front, War of Will captured the 2019 Preakness Stakes (G1) to become a classic winner on dirt. This year, he added a - [Claiborne Connections in the Breeders' Cup](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-connections-in-the-breeders-cup/) - With the Breeders' Cup coming up in the next couple days, Claiborne connections are represented in seven of the 14 contests during the championship event. Starting with future stars Friday, Claiborne stallions WAR FRONT, BLAME, and FIRST SAMURAI all have talented juveniles on the card. WAR FRONT's Battleground, a Grade 2 winner at Goodwood and - [Blame Debbie Dominates Dowager (G3) at Keeneland](https://claibornefarm.com/blame-debbie-dominates-dowager-stakes/) - Sire BLAME's newest graded stakes winner, three-year-old filly Blame Debbie, went wire-to-wire to take the $125,000 Rood and Riddle Dowager Stakes (G3T) at Keeneland on Oct. 18th for trainer Graham Motion, and owners Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Michael P. Cloonan and Timothy C. Thornton. The filly broke well and set the pace along the inside, leading - [IRONICUS's Helium tallies first stakes win for his freshman sire](https://claibornefarm.com/ironicuss-helium-tallies-first-stakes-win-for-his-freshman-sire/) - In just ten starters in his first crop, IRONICUS now has an undefeated burgeoning star in Helium. Coming off an impressive debut win on Sept. 27th, two-year-old colt Helium returned to the winner's circle on Oct. 18th after a professional performance in the Display Stakes at Woodbine – becoming IRONICUS's first stakes winner. Going seven - [WAR FRONT's Civil Union takes the bouquet in the G1 Flower Bowl](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-civil-union-takes-the-bouquet-in-the-g1-flower-bowl/) - Coming off three straight wins, including a victory in the G2 Glen Falls Stakes at Saratoga, Civil Union stuck to her winning-ways to become sire WAR FRONT's 23rd lifetime Grade/Group 1 winner. Triumphant in the top-level G1 Flower Bowl S. at Belmont Park, Civil Union has secured a berth in the G1 Breeders' Cup Filly - [FLATTER colt in high demand at Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Fall Yearlings](https://claibornefarm.com/flatter-colt-in-high-demand-at-fasig-tipton-midlantic-fall-yearlings/) - The Bell Gable Stable went to $250,000 to secure an Maryland-bred FLATTER colt at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Fall Yearlings Sale in Timonium, Maryland – the second highest-priced yearling at the sale. The colt consigned by Northview Stallion Station (David Wade), agent is out of the More Than Ready mare, Apple Cider. The mare – herself - [WAR OF WILL to Run in Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-will-to-run-in-breeders-cup-dirt-mile/) - War of Will will make the switch to dirt in the upcoming Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) on Nov. 7 at Keeneland, after being campaigned on turf in his three starts of 2020. Last year at three, the son of WAR FRONT made a name for himself amongst his generation of dirt - [Juvenile FIRST SAMURAI Filly Sweet Souper Sweet Secures Stakes Win](https://claibornefarm.com/juvenile-first-samurai-filly-sweet-souper-sweet-secures-stakes-win/) - Sweet Souper Sweet (FIRST SAMURAI) is falling right in line with others in her sire's juvenile crop. The two-year-old daughter of FIRST SAMURAI put on a professional performance in just her third start, as she captured the Presque Isle Debutante Stakes by open lengths for trainer Michael J. Trombetta and owner/breeder Live Oak Plantation. Sweet - [Belgrano Adds Another Stakes Victory for WAR FRONT](https://claibornefarm.com/belgrano-adds-another-stakes-victory-for-war-front/) - Belgrano got up at the wire to win the Virgil Buddy Raines Stakes at Monmouth Park, outfinishing multiple stakes winner The Critical Way. He became WAR FRONT’s 95th stakes winner lifetime and 12th this year. The son of WAR FRONT went five and one half furlongs on the good turf in a final time of - [Juvenile Son of RUNHAPPY Romps to Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/juvenile-son-of-runhappy-romps-to-victory/) - Run Snappy left nothing but a cloud of dust for his challengers on October 3rd. The two-year-old son of RUNHAPPY ran away with a maiden special weight victory for trainer John Sadler and Owner Hronis Racing at Santa Anita. Going five and one half furlongs on the dirt with Alexis Centeno in the irons, Run - [Two-year-old Son of FLATTER Shines on Debut at Keeneland](https://claibornefarm.com/two-year-old-son-of-flatter-shines-on-debut-at-keeneland/) - Eucharist, a two-year-old son of Claiborne’s FLATTER, broke his maiden on first-asking opening weekend of the Keeneland Fall meet for conditioner Rodolphe Brisset and owner/breeder WinStar Farm. Going six furlongs on the dirt in maiden special weight company with Luis Saez up, Eucharist broke well and vied for the lead going three wide around the - [FIRST SAMURAI's undefeated Plum Ali conquers Miss Grillo (G2)](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurais-undefeated-juvenile-plum-ali-conquers-miss-grillo-g2/) - FIRST SAMURAI has a star in the making, in his undefeated juvenile filly Plum Ali. An impressive debut winner at Saratoga, she then took the lucrative Mint Juvenile Fillies Stakes at Kentucky Downs, before returning to New York to contest the Miss Grillo (G2) at Belmont Park. The Christophe Clement trainee began reserved towards the - [Son of IRONICUS Romps in Debut](https://claibornefarm.com/son-of-ironicus-romps-in-debut/) - Helium, a two-year-old son of Claiborne’s IRONICUS, emerged victorious in his first career start on September 27th at Woodbine for trainer Mark Casse and owner D.J. Stable LLC. Going seven furlongs on the all-weather track with Emma-Jayne Wilson in the irons, Helium (IRONICUS) repelled a challenge by ORB’s Excellorator in the upper stretch, and held - [First Yearlings by MASTERY a Commercial Success](https://claibornefarm.com/first-yearlings-by-mastery-sell-at-fasig-tipton-selected-yearlings-showcase/) - The first yearlings by undefeated Grade 1 winner MASTERY did not disappoint at the September yearling sales. Fifteen yearlings sold for $200,000 or more during the Fasig-Tipton Selected Yearlings Showcase and Keeneland September Sale combined. MASTERY currently ranks third by average amongst first crop yearling sales sires. Hip 920 at the Keeneland September Sale was - [WAR FRONT Yearlings Command Top Dollar at Fasig-Tipton and Keeneland](https://claibornefarm.com/war-front-yearlings-at-fasig-tipton-selected-yearlings-showcase/) - WAR FRONT was represented by fourteen yearlings averaging $337,034 at the Fasig-Tipton Selected Yearlings Showcase and Keeneland September sale in Lexington, Kentucky, . Led by hip 98 at Keeneland September, the filly consigned by Stone Farm is a full sister to multiple Grade 1 winner Air Force Blue. Also, her second dam is a full-sister - [RUNHAPPY’s Bonus Fever a Runaway Winner](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-bonus-fever-a-runaway-winner/) - Bonus Fever, a two-year-old daughter of RUNHAPPY broke her maiden impressively on September 23rd at Mountaineer, winning by more than eight lengths in MSW company. Going five furlongs on the dirt with Isaias Ayala in the irons, Bonus Fever had no competition as she reached the top of the stretch. The RUNHAPPY filly crossed the - [Stakes Winners for WAR FRONT & FIRST SAMURAI on the Opening Day of Kentucky Downs](https://claibornefarm.com/stakes-winners-for-war-front-first-samurai-on-the-opening-day-of-kentucky-downs/) - Claiborne sires WAR FRONT and FIRST SAMURAI were represented by stakes winners on the opening day of the lucrative Kentucky Downs summer meet. Flavius (by WAR FRONT) earned his first stakes victory in the U.S., and the first Kentucky Downs stakes victory for trainer Chad Brown. Going off the second choice in the $750,000 Tourist - [MASTERY's First-Crop Yearlings at the September Sales](https://claibornefarm.com/masterys-first-crop-yearlings-at-the-september-sales/) - An undefeated Grade 1 winner, MASTERY's first yearlings will be offered at the upcoming Fasig-Tipton Selected Yearlings Showcase and the Keeneland September Sale. MASTERY's first weanlings sold up to $325,000 last November, and he sold the highest-priced short yearling at $365,000 – at Keeneland January – amongst freshman sires. Fasig-Tipton Selected Yearlings Showcase Keeneland September - [Civil Union WAR FRONT's 52nd Graded/Group Stakes Winner!](https://claibornefarm.com/civil-union-becomes-the-52nd-graded-group-stakes-winner-for-war-front/) - Coming off a two-win streak at Belmont, Civil Union, a five year old mare by Claiborne’s super-sire WAR FRONT got up to win the Glen Falls Stakes (G2) at Saratoga on September 5th. This victory marks War Fronts 52nd Graded/Group Stakes winner Civil Union (WAR FRONT) was skillfully piloted by Joel Rosario along the one - [ALGORITHMS Microrithms delivers again for Bob Baffert](https://claibornefarm.com/aoc-winner-for-algorithms-at-del-mar/) - Microrithms, a Baffert-trained son of Gainesway’s ALGORITHMS won his third allowance optional claiming in a row on August 29th at Del Mar. Going five and one half furlongs on the dirt with Drayden Van Dyke in the irons, Microrithms (ALGORITHMS) dueled from the inside to the stretch, put away Little Juanito at the eight pole, - [WAR FRONT secures his stature as an Emerging Sire of Sires](https://claibornefarm.com/war-front-secures-his-stature-as-an-emerging-sire-of-sires/) - As an international super sire of 22 Grade 1 winners, WAR FRONT is quickly emerging as a sire of sires in this breakout year for his sons at stud. WAR FRONT is now the sire of no fewer than ten sons who have gone on to sire stakes winners in their own stallion career. His - [Chart (LEA) leads Claiborne Trifecta in Colleen Stakes (G3)!](https://claibornefarm.com/chart-leads-claiborne-trifecta-in-colleen-stakes/) - Born, bred, and raised by Claiborne Farm, Chart, a three-year-old daughter of LEA won her first graded stakes on August 29th at Woodbine. Fresh off an allowance victory in early June, LEA’s Chart went one mile on the turf in the Ontario Colleen Stakes (G3) in a final time of 1:35.24 for trainer Mark Casse. - [View Runhappy Yearlings at the Upcoming September Sales](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-yearlings-at-the-september-sales/) - Runhappy was a record-setting Eclipse Champion/Breeders' Cup Champion who raced 100% medication-free. His first crop 2-year-olds this year sold up to $475,000. Find your Runhappy yearling in the September yearling sales at Fasig-Tipton and Keeneland! Check out what the consignors are saying: Fasig-Tipton Selected Yearlings Showcase Keeneland September Books 1 & 2 - [WAR FRONT’s Halladay romps to victory in the Fourstardave (G1)](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-halladay-romps-to-victory-in-the-fourstardave-g1/) - Halladay, a four-year-old son of Claiborne’s super sire WAR FRONT picked up his first Grade 1 stakes victory in the Fourstardave H. (G1) at Saratoga over the weekend, which includes a fees-paid berth into the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) on November 7th at Keeneland. Going one mile on the turf with Luis Saez in the - [First Starters for Freshman Sires RUNHAPPY and IRONICUS](https://claibornefarm.com/first-starters-for-freshman-sires-runhappy-and-ironicus-entered-this-week-at-churchill/) - Claiborne freshman sires RUNHAPPY and IRONICUS have their first starters entered later this week at Churchill Downs. On Thursday, trainer Laura Wohlers will send out a filly by RUNHAPPY named Prettyhappy in the first race at Churchill Downs. Bred and owned by James McIngvale, also known as Mattress Mack and the exuberant owner of RUNHAPPY - [Military Style becomes War Front’s second two-year-old graded stakes winner this year](https://claibornefarm.com/military-style-becomes-war-fronts-second-two-year-old-graded-stakes-winner-this-year/) - Military Style, a two-year-old debut winning son of Claiborne’s WAR FRONT, emerged victoriously in the Group 3 Japan Racing Association Tyros Stakes at Leopardstown on August 6th for trainer Aiden O’Brien. Going seven furlongs with Emmet McNamara up, Military Style led the field as they approached the straight. He was hard pressed in the final - [War of Will earns first Grade 1 victory on turf in $300,000 Maker's Mark Mile](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-will-earns-first-grade-1-victory-on-turf-in-300000-makers-mark-mile/) - 2019 Preakness Stakes winner War of Will (WAR FRONT) earned his first Grade 1 victory on turf over the weekend, joining the elite group of runners to have G1 wins on both dirt and turf. With Tyler Gaffalione in the driver’s seat, the 4YO son of WAR FRONT battled down to the wire to win - [WAR FRONT's Civil Union passes stamina test in the River Memories Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-civil-union-passes-stamina-test-in-the-river-memories-stakes/) - WAR FRONT’s Civil Union proved she could handle the distance in the mile and a half River Memories Stakes at Belmont Park on July 12th. With Jose Ortiz up, the daughter of WAR FRONT found another gear on the backstretch when contested by the favored Olympic Games, securing the 1 3/4 length win in a - [War of Will to join sire War Front at Claiborne Farm](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-will-to-join-sire-war-front-at-claiborne-farm/) - PARIS, KY - Claiborne Farm has purchased an interest in War of Will, a dual surface Grade 1 winner and American Classic champion. The son of Claiborne’s emerging sire of sires WAR FRONT scored his most recent victory in the July 10th Maker’s Mark Mile (G1) at Keeneland, going a mile on the grass. War - [WAR FRONT’s Battleground conquers Vintage Stakes (G2)](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-battleground-conquerors-vintage-stakes-g2/) - Fresh off a victory in the Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot on June 18th, Battleground, a two-year-old son of WAR FRONT, displayed patience and professionalism in the Veuve Clicquot Vintage Stakes (G2) on July 28th at Goodwood, winning the seven-furlong contest by two-lengths. Trapped three-wide in sixth place, Battleground made smooth headway on the bridle - [Battleground (WAR FRONT) Scores Royal Ascot Victory in the Chesham S.](https://claibornefarm.com/battleground-war-front-scores-royal-ascot-victory-in-the-chesham-s/) - WAR FRONT's Battleground breaks his maiden in style with a stakes victory on the world's stage at Royal Ascot. As the post time favorite in the Chesham Stakes for 2-year-olds, Battleground tracked midpack in the seven furlong test, emerging with less than two furlongs out, and finished strong to win by over two lengths. Making - [FIRST SAMURAI: Leading sire of 2-year-olds amongst KY Sires](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurai-leading-sire-of-2-year-olds-amongst-ky-sires/) - Claiborne Farm’s FIRST SAMURAI, the proven son of Giant’s Causeway, was as precocious as they come as a two-year-old, having won his first four career starts, which included the G1 Hopeful Stakes and the G1 Champagne Stakes. Over the last month, FIRST SAMURAI’s 2YO crop has taken the first step down their sire’s successful path with six maiden special - [LEA’s Escape Fund breaks maiden on debut at the Spa!](https://claibornefarm.com/leas-escape-fund-breaks-maiden-on-debut-at-the-spa/) - Escape Fund, a striking 3YO daughter by Claiborne’s LEA, broke her maiden impressively first time out at Saratoga on July 16th, going 6 furlongs on the dirt for trainer Michael J. Trombetta. With Tyler Gaffalione in the irons, Escape Fund (LEA) broke well from the gate and was coaxed along on the inside of the - [Libertyrun First Winner for RUNHAPPY](https://claibornefarm.com/libertyrun-first-winner-for-runhappy/) - It was an impressive victory in debut for Libertyrun, the first winner for his freshman sire. The bay son of RUNHAPPY, conditioned by Laura Wohlers for Jim McIngvale, stalked the pace in the 5 1/2 furlong maiden special weight at Indiana Grand, and drew away down the stretch to an eye-popping 6 1/4 length victory. - [Swift victory for Blitzkrieg (WAR FRONT) in the American S. (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/blitzkrieg-war-front-impassable-in-the-american-s-g3/) - It was a gate-to-wire victory for the speedy Blitzkrieg (WAR FRONT) in the American S. (G3) at Santa Anita Sunday. Ridden by Victor Espinoza for conditioner Doug O'Neill, Blitzkrieg fired off quick fractions maintaining a comfortable lead throughout the race. He kicked clear at the top of the stretch and held off multiple Grade 1 - [ORB's Sizable Lead of Graded Stakes Horses Amongst his Crop](https://claibornefarm.com/orbs-sizable-lead-of-graded-stakes-horses-amongst-his-crop/) - Halfway through the 2020 calendar year, ORB finds himself with a sizeable lead of Graded Stakes Horses amongst his fourth-crop peers. More than doubling that of Paynter (the leading fourth-crop sire by earnings) and twice as many as the highly-touted Violence, ORB sits atop the leaderboard with six graded stakes horses from substantially less starters. - [Claiborne-sired Exacta in the Possibly Perfect Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-exacta-in-the-possibly-perfect-stakes/) - It was a "Claiborne-sired exacta" in Sunday's Possibly Perfect Stakes at Santa Anita Park. Coming off of a strong AOC score last month at the track, Dogtag (WAR FRONT) was the odds on favorite for the ten furlong stakes test on the turf. Running midpack, the daughter of WAR FRONT rallied four wide down the - [Claiborne Stallion Highlights at OBS Spring](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-stallion-highlights-at-obs-spring/) - Claiborne stallions Algorithms, Blame, Flatter, and Runhappy made a splash at the OBS March 2-year-olds in training sale, with several of their juvenile runners bringing impressive, six-figure prices. Algorithms’ juvenile daughter out of the mare Water Park breezed two furlongs in :21.3 and was hammered down for $120,000, 24-times the stud fee of the value - [Son of FIRST SAMURAI Co-fastest in Friday's Breeze Show at OBS](https://claibornefarm.com/son-of-first-samurai-co-fastest-on-fridays-breeze-show-session/) - HIP 1034, a colt by FIRST SAMURAI out of a juvenile stakes winner, put in a monster work for consignor Eddie Woods, agent on Friday's session of the OBS Spring breeze show. The FIRST SAMURAI colt completed the 1/4 mile breeze in 20.2 seconds, the co-fastest of the day, and only bested by one other - [Progeny of BLAME "Fired Up" at OBS](https://claibornefarm.com/progeny-of-blame-fired-up-at-obs/) - Only two 2-year-olds will be offered by BLAME at the upcoming OBS Spring Sale, both selling on Tuesday, June 9th, but both turned in red hot breezes at the under tack show this week. HIP 80, a filly out of the Malibu Moon mare Luna Lover, went 10 flat for an 1/8 on the polytrack - [First-crop IRONICUS 2-year-olds breeze at OBS Spring!](https://claibornefarm.com/first-crop-ironicus-2-year-olds-breeze-at-obs-spring/) - IRONICUS first-crop 2-year-olds put forth impressive breezes at the OBS Spring Sale Of Two-Year-Olds! Held in Ocala, Florida, the sale will run from June 9-12 at 10:00am and online bidding will be available. Distorted Humor's leading money-earner at stud, multiple graded stakes-winning millionaire IRONICUS defeated twenty Grade 1 stakes winners during his career including Constitution, - [Ten First-Crop RUNHAPPY 2-year-olds Breeze at OBS](https://claibornefarm.com/ten-first-crop-runhappy-2-year-olds-breeze-at-obs/) - RUNHAPPY first-crop 2-year-olds displayed impressive breezes in Ocala, Florida this week! Ten of the nineteen cataloged breezed for the rescheduled OBS Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds. They will be offered to buyers from Tuesday, June 9th to Friday June, 12th, beginning at 10:00am each day. OBS will debut online bidding and more information about the schedule - [Impressive Maiden Winners for LEA with Connections](https://claibornefarm.com/impressive-maiden-winners-for-lea-with-connections/) - As racing picks back up in the states, progeny from the first crop of LEA are back in business, including a pair of impressive maiden winners over the weekend at Gulfstream Park. On Thursday, the Todd Pletcher-trained Setting the Mood took to the dirt and graduated in her second outing, scoring a come-from-behind victory by - [$100K Runhappy Owner Bonus Extended to Belmont](https://claibornefarm.com/100k-runhappy-owner-bonus-extended-to-belmont/) - A $100K BONUS WILL BE PAID OUT TO ANY OFFSPRING OF RUNHAPPY WHO WINS A MSW DURING THE 2020 SUMMER MEETS AT DEL MAR, KENTUCKY DOWNS, SARATOGA, & BELMONT The Runhappy bonus program, which will reward owners of 2-year-olds by Claiborne Farm freshman sire Runhappy $100,000 for winning an unrestricted maiden race at select summer meets, has been extended to the corresponding races - [MASTERY Filly Tops First-Crop Sires at Keeneland January](https://claibornefarm.com/mastery-filly-tops-first-crop-sires-at-keeneland-january/) - A MASTERY filly caught eyes this year at the Keeneland January sale. Buyer and agent Andre Lynch went to $365,000 to secure this filly from his first crop. Consigned by Royal Oak Farm, Hip 623 is out of the Belong to Me mare, Dowry. This makes the MASTERY filly a half-sister to great distaffers such - [Hypothesis (ALGORITHMS) adds Another Juvenile Stakes Score](https://claibornefarm.com/hypothesis-algorithms-adds-another-juvenile-stakes-score/) - ALGORITHMS's Hypothesis was victorious in the West Virginia Vincent Moscarelli Memorial Breeders' Classic Stakes at Charles Town over the weekend. The post time favorite, Hypothesis had a troubled trip early, but rolled home a winner a length in front. Already his second stakes victory, he has increased his earnings to $86,025 – a 3 time - [Halladay (WAR FRONT) Prevails in the Sunshine Forever S.](https://claibornefarm.com/halladay-war-front-prevails-in-the-sunshine-forever-s/) - Halladay (WAR FRONT) earned a black type victory Saturday, scoring gate-to-wire in the Sunshine Forever S. at Gulfstream Park for trainer Todd Pletcher and owner Harrell Ventures, LLC. Setting strong fractions on the turf, Halladay held off closers to win by just over a length, completing the mile and sixteenth in 1:38.66, just over half - [FIRST SAMURAI the spotlight stallion on Paulick Report feature.](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurai-the-spotlight-stallion-on-paulick-report-feature/) - FIRST SAMURAI highlights the Stallion Spotlight feature this week on Paulick Report. The feature, by Joe Nevills, offers stud farm representatives to address breeders and answer questions as they finalize their mating decisions for the 2020 breeding season... What can a breeder expect from a First Samurai foal as a weanling? As a yearling? Walker - [ALGORITHMS the spotlight stallion on Paulick Report feature.](https://claibornefarm.com/algorithms-the-spotlight-stallion-on-paulick-report-feature/) - ALGORITHMS highlights the Stallion Spotlight feature this week on Paulick Report. The feature, by Joe Nevills, offers stud farm representatives to address breeders and answer questions as they finalize their mating decisions for the 2020 breeding season... What's something about Algorithms that you think goes overlooked? Walker Hancock: How many winners he gets and how much - [LEA the spotlight stallion on Paulick Report feature.](https://claibornefarm.com/lea-the-spotlight-stallion-on-paulick-report-feature/) - LEA highlights the Stallion Spotlight feature this week on Paulick Report. The feature, by Joe Nevills, offers stud farm representatives to address breeders and answer questions as they finalize their mating decisions for the 2020 breeding season... Now that we've got a few crops on the ground, what can a breeder expect from a Lea - [Look for First-crop IRONICUS 2-year-olds at OBS Spring!](https://claibornefarm.com/look-for-first-crop-ironicus-2-year-olds-at-obs-spring/) - IRONICUS's first two-year-olds will be hitting the track in 2020, and your next opportunity to purchase one will be at the OBS Spring Sale of Two-year-olds in Training, rescheduled from April to June of this year. 2020 Spring Sale Of Two-Year-Olds In Training offers five juveniles from IRONICUS's first crop. Held in Ocala, Florida, the - [Nadal (BLAME) the Authority over Kentucky Derby Hopefuls](https://claibornefarm.com/nadal-blame-the-authority-over-kentucky-derby-hopefuls/) - Nadal (BLAME) remained undefeated with his Arkansas Derby (G1) romp at Oaklawn Park, further cementing his place in the Kentucky Derby (G1) starting gate on the rescheduled date of September 5th of this year. BLAME's newest Grade 1 winner and millionaire, Nadal sat off the pacesetter – fellow graded stakes winner Wells Bayou – and - [Shivaji wins the Kitakyushu Tankyori Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/shivaji-wins-the-kitakyushu-tankyori-stakes/) - Shivaji added another stakes victory to his resumé Sunday when he won the Kitakyushu Tankyori Stakes at Kokura in Japan. Now his second stakes-win and eighth stakes-placing, Shivaji has increased his earnings to over $1,000,000, becoming First Samurai's fifth and latest millionaire. - [Algorithms has Strengthened his Stature Among Value Sires](https://claibornefarm.com/algorithms-has-strengthened-his-stature-among-value-sires/) - Algorithms has strengthened his stature among value sires recently with the success of his progeny on the track. Standing for just $5,000, this undefeated graded stakes-winning son of Bernardini has nearly 70% winners to starters, along with over 10% stakes horses to starters. Algorithms made his biggest splash as a sire last year, when his talented - [Claiborne Stallions Serve Up 6-Figure 2YOs at OBS](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-stallions-serve-up-6-figure-2yos-at-obs/) - During a sale where no horse sold for a seven-digit figure at the OBS March Two-Year-Olds in Training Sale, Claiborne stallions did well to have offspring sell for six figures; Runhappy, War Front, Orb, and Blame were among those who weathered the sale smartly. Team Casse, Agent, went to $335,000 for Hip 381, a daughter - [Runhappy Juvenile Brings $475K at OBS](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappy-juvenile-brings-475k-at-obs/) - Claiborne’s Runhappy had the highest-priced juvenile of any freshman sire on day one of the OBS March Two-Year-Olds in Training Sale. Hip 320, Brother Lob, who breezed a quarter on Friday in :20 3/5, was purchased by Tom Durant for $475,000. Consigned by Pick View LLC, Agent, Brother Lob is out of stakes-placed Pledge Pin, - [Nadal keeps his Derby Dreams Alive in Rebel](https://claibornefarm.com/nadal-keeps-his-derby-dreams-alive-in-rebel/) - Blame’s Nadal lived up to his 4-5 odds and gave Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert his seventh Rebel Stakes (G2) victory in 10 years with his front-running win in the $1 million milestone on the road to the Arkansas and Kentucky Derby. Ridden by Joel Rosario, Nadal grabbed the lead early and proceeded to - [Runhappy 2YOs Impress at OBSMAR](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappy-2yos-impress-breezing-at-obsmar/) - The medication-free record-setting Eclipse Champion Runhappy has four two-year-olds offered from his first crop at the upcoming OBS March Sale. This impressive sampling have the consignors raving, and we are excited to see how they are received by the buyers. HIP 161 - C. o/o Justasprinkle consigned by King's Equine "Strong, powerful horse. He was - [Runhappy 2YOs – Coming Soon to a Track Near You](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappy-2yos-coming-soon-to-a-track-near-you/) - Runhappy will have his first two-year-olds unveiled this year on the racetrack. The much anticipated and promoted stallion had his first-crop weanlings sell up to $250,000; and first-crop yearlings up to $700,000. See what Gallery racing has to say about two homebreds they are preparing for their first start under trainer Laura Wohlers, with groom - [Mastery’s First Weanlings Make Some Noise at November Sales](https://claibornefarm.com/masterys-first-weanlings-make-some-noise-at-november-sales/) - Mastery’s highly-anticipated first weanlings finally made their debut in the sales rings this November. Mastery was the second-leading weanling sire at the Fasig-Tipton November Sale, with an average of $282,500. His highest-priced offspring was Hip 47, a bay colt out of Native One (Indian Charlie), who sold for $325,000 to OXO Equine. Consigned by South - [Mastery Among Top Weanling Sires of 2019](https://claibornefarm.com/mastery-among-top-weanling-sires-of-2019/) - After his first crop of weanlings graced the sales rings, Mastery has found himself among the top 15 leading sires of weanlings by average. He is one of only three freshman stallions to rank among that group, following only 2017 Horse of the Year Gun Runner and all-time leading money earner Arrogate. A total of - [Beholder Gives Birth to War Front Filly](https://claibornefarm.com/beholder-gives-birth-to-war-front-filly/) - Beholder x War Front 20 has stolen our hearts 😍🧡💜 pic.twitter.com/qXrPzeK8ne— Spendthrift Farm (@spendthriftfarm) January 16, 2020 Spendthrift Farm announced today four-time champion mare Beholder gave birth to a healthy filly by Claiborne's world-class sire War Front. Beholder is the latest champion to bear an on offspring of Claiborne's most sought-after stallion; last year, popular - [Churchill Downs Names New Stakes Race After Blame](https://claibornefarm.com/churchill-downs-names-new-stakes-race-after-blame/) - Claiborne’s champion Blame has been honored with a new stakes race that will be run in his name at Churchill Downs. The 1 1/8th-mile race will be worth $150,000, and run on May 30th as a part of the new Stephen Foster Preview Night. The Blame Stakes will serve as a prep race for the - [Invader Conquers Stakes Debut at Turfway](https://claibornefarm.com/invader-conquers-stakes-debut-at-turfway/) - War Front’s son Invader, a full brother to G1 winner Fog of War and stakes winner Naval Intelligence, earned his first stakes win Friday in the $100,000 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes at Turfway Park for trainer Wesley Ward. Invader put on a show in his maiden victory at Turfway on December 4th, hitting the wire - [Blame’s NADAL Scores G2 San Vicente in 2nd Start](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-nadal-scores-g2-san-vicente-in-2nd-start/) - Despite the fact he was making only his second start and was facing the reigning Eclipse Champion Juvenile Male, Blame’s son Nadal was hammered down to 1-5 favoritism in Sunday’s Grade 2, $200,000 San Vicente Stakes at Santa Anita and he responded with a gutty three-quarter length win. Ridden by Joel Rosario and trained by - [Whoa Nellie! Orb gets a New Stakes Winner](https://claibornefarm.com/whoa-nellie-orb-gets-a-new-stakes-winner/) - Whoa Nellie, a 4-year-old daughter of Orb, won in her stakes debut this Saturday at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Going off as the 2-1 favorite in the 1-mile Pippin Stakes, Whoa Nellie stamped her dominance with a 4 ½-length victory over stakes winner Special Relativity. Despite her name, the 4-year-old Orb filly was - [Weekend Maiden Winners for Lea](https://claibornefarm.com/new-maiden-winners-for-lea/) - Two maiden races produced 3-year-old winners for Claiborne stallion Lea over the weekend. On Friday at Gulfstream, Jades Gelly won for trainer Jorge Navarro and Repole Stable going five furlongs on the turf. It was the third lifetime start for Jades Gelly, after finishing second at Gulfstream last December in a race where she was - [Blame it on Class: Nadal is Unveiled & Blameitonrocket Becomes New Stakes Winner](https://claibornefarm.com/blame-it-on-class/) - Blame has another name to look out for on the 3-year-old scene. NADAL was a step slow leaving the gate in his debut on Sunday, but the son of Blame quickly rushed up to the leaders and seized command on the backstretch. From there, the bay colt dictated the pace and separated himself from the - [Great start to 2020 for First Samurai](https://claibornefarm.com/great-start-to-2020-for-first-samurai/) - 2020 is starting out well for Claiborne stallion First Samurai. With eleven winners since January 1st, the son of Giant’s Causeway is currently ranked in the top 25 stallions worldwide by number of winners. Among those is Unholy Alliance, a black-type placed filly out of Canticle, by Unbridled’s Song; Unholy Alliance won a nice optional - [Another G1 Victory for War Front's Omaha Beach](https://claibornefarm.com/another-g1-victory-for-war-fronts-omaha-beach/) - Omaha Beach, the brilliant son of War Front, scored his third Grade 1 victory in the Runhappy Malibu Stakes (G1) Dec 28 at Santa Anita. After stalking the pace, Omaha Beach away to gallop home 2 3/4 lengths clear of Santa Anita Derby (G1) victor Roadster. The seven furlong test was completed in 1:22.33. This - [Omaha Beach Nominated for Eclipse Award](https://claibornefarm.com/omaha-beach-nominated-for-eclipse-award/) - War Front’s 3-time Grade 1 winner Omaha Beach has been named as a finalist in the 49th Annual Eclipse Awards, to be held January 23, 2020 at Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino in Hallendale Beach, Florida. Omaha Beach is up for 3-Year-Old Male honors, and will contend against Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Code of Honor - [Claiborne Stallions Finish 1-2 in G1 Woodward](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-stallions-finish-1-2-in-g1-woodward/) - Preservationist, a 6-year-old son of Arch, took the Grade 1 $750,000 Woodward Stakes on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course for Centennial Farms and trainer Jimmy Jerkens, while runner-up Bal Harbour, by First Samurai, finished second for Red Oak Stable and conditioner Todd Pletcher. Preservationist capitalized on an aggressive mid-stretch move from jockey Junior Alvarado, splitting - [Blame’s Mrs. Sippy Finds Victory in G2 Glens Falls](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-mrs-sippy-finds-victory-in-g2-glens-falls/) - Andrew Stone's Mrs. Sippy made her North American debut a winning one in Saturday's Grade 2, $250,000 Glens Falls, a 1 3/8-mile inner turf route for fillies and mares 3-years-old and up at Saratoga Race Course. By Claiborne stallion Blame, trained by Graham Motion, the 4-year-old bay filly launched her career in England under the - [Ms Bad Behavior Plays Nice for Blame at Kentucky Downs](https://claibornefarm.com/ms-bad-behavior-plays-nice-for-blame-at-kentucky-downs/) - Blame's Ms Bad Behavior took advantage of a speed-favoring track and never relinquished the lead, bounding to a 1 1/2-length score in the $356,320 Grade 3 Three Chimneys Ladies Turf at Kentucky Downs on Saturday. In her last start previous to Saturday’s winning effort, Ms Bad Behavior bore out at the start in the $200,000 - [Second Grade 1 Victory for War Front's Omaha Beach](https://claibornefarm.com/omaha-beach-scores-2nd-grade-1-victory-for-war-front/) - The morning line favorite for this Kentucky Derby and idle since April 13, War Front’s Omaha Beach put on a tremendous exhibition in Saturday’s Grade 1, $300,000 Santa Anita Sprint Championship. The Richard Mandella-trainee overhauled heavily favored eastern invader Shancelot to prevail by a head in an astonishingly fast 1:08.79 under Mike Smith. The question - [VAST Scores Stakes Victory for Lea](https://claibornefarm.com/vast-scores-stakes-victory-for-lea/) - Vast became Claiborne stallion Lea’s first stakes winner on Sunday with a victory in the Hollywood Wildcat Stakes at Monmouth Park. Following a 4th place finish in the Bolton Landing Stakes at Saratoga, a return to the dirt restored Vast’s winning form. Taking advantage of an early speed duel in front her, Vast cruised to - [Abscond Steals Grade 1 for Blame](https://claibornefarm.com/abscond-steals-grade-1-for-blame/) - Before Sunday, juvenile filly Abscond had only run twice before, winning her maiden at Ellis Park and finishing second in the Bolton Landing Stakes at Saratoga. Now she’s Blame’s newest Grade 1 winner, with a ticket to the Breeders’ Cup. Abscond, battling throughout on the outside, got the bob over a dead game Walk In - [Shotski Romps in the Remsen](https://claibornefarm.com/shotski-romps-in-remsen/) - The Jeremiah O'Dwyer-trained Shotski broke on top and never looked back in the Grade 2, $250,000 Remsen at Aqueduct Racetrack, scoring 10 points toward the starting gate of the 2020 Kentucky Derby for Claiborne sire Blame. Owned in partnership by Wachtel Stable, Gary Barber, Pantofel Stable, and Mike Karty, Shotski faced his first two-turn test - [Stakes Winner Mrs. Orb Joins 4 Other Weekend Winners for Orb](https://claibornefarm.com/stakes-winner-mrs-orb-joins-4-other-weekend-winners-for-orb/) - Progeny of Orb have been on a year-end rally with 5 winners crossing the wire in the past 4 days. Mrs. Orb scored her first stakes victory in the Bay Ridge Stakes at Aqueduct Dec. 29. Other winners included Domain, Close to Me, Daring, plus Tattletime, a 2yo winner in Britain over the weekend. Making - [Undefeated Trixie Racer Wins Stakes for Orb](https://claibornefarm.com/undefeated-trixie-racer-wins-stakes-for-orb/) - Trixie Racer has a pedigree to be something special and she showed that Sunday by remaining undefeated after two starts, winning a stakes race at first asking in the $50,000 E.L. Gaylord Memorial Stakes at Remington Park. This 2-year-old filly by Kentucky Derby winner Orb, out of the Giant’s Causeway mare Venetian Cause, has amazing - [Lea's Muskoka Gold Earns Black Type](https://claibornefarm.com/leas-muskoka-gold-earns-black-type/) - Muskoka Gold, prominent from the outset under jockey Jerome Lermyte, turned back the challenge of favored Pleasecallmeback for a 1 ¾-length victory in Sunday’s $226,600 Cup and Saucer Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack. The Cup and Saucer, a 1 1/16-mile turf race for Canadian-bred two-year-olds, attracted a field of 12, and Muskoka Gold was an 18-1 - [Claiborne Farm Announces 2020 Stud Fees](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-farm-announces-2020-stud-fees/) - CLAIBORNE FARM ANNOUNCES 2020 STUD FEES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 16, 2019 Paris, KY - Claiborne Farm announced on Oct. 16 the stud fees for a number of their stallions for the upcoming 2020 breeding season. Leading international sire War Front will remain at $250,000 next year. War Front has sired 21 Grade 1 - [Announcing the $100K Runhappy Owner Bonus](https://claibornefarm.com/announcing-the-100k-runhappy-breeder-bonus/) - A $100K BONUS WILL BE PAID OUT TO ANY OFFSPRING OF RUNHAPPY WHO WINS A MSW DURING THE 2020 SUMMER MEETS AT DEL MAR, KENTUCKY DOWNS, & SARATOGA Gallery Racing agrees to pay to the owner(s) of record of any Thoroughbred horse sired by the Thoroughbred stallion RUNHAPPY which wins a non-restricted maiden special weight race at Saratoga Race Course (and - [Catholic Boy Retired to Claiborne Farm](https://claibornefarm.com/catholic-boy-retired-to-claiborne-farm/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 18, 2019 Paris, KY - Dual-surface star Catholic Boy has been retired from racing, and will join the stallion roster at historic Claiborne Farm. His 2020 stud fee has been set at $25,000 LFSN, announced farm representative Bernie Sams on October 18. A six-time graded stakes winner, Catholic Boy became - [Claiborne Exacta in the Grey Stakes!](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-exacta-in-the-grey-stakes/) - A pair of juvenile colts, both sired by Claiborne stallions, completed the exacta in Woodbine's $130,900 Grey Stakes (G3) October 27 going 1 1/16 miles. Chapalu (Flatter - Panther Strike) went wire-to-wire, finishing a half length ahead of Muskoka Gold (Lea - Lunch Hour), completing the 1 1/16 miles in 1:44.50. It was the second - [Algorithm's South Bend Stays Undefeated in Juvenile Stakes Score](https://claibornefarm.com/algorithms-south-bend-stays-undefeated-in-juvenile-stakes-score/) - South Bend (Algorithms - Sandra's Rose) kept his perfect record intact when taking the Street Sense Stakes at Churchill Downs on October 27th.Unbeaten in three starts, the two-year-old colt completed the one mile on dirt test in 1:35.56, only one-hundredth of a second off McCraken's stakes-record time of 1:35.55 in 2016. "It's always nice to have - [Mastery's First Weanlings Coming This November](https://claibornefarm.com/masterys-first-weanlings-coming-this-november/) - [Flatter's Gozilla is named TDN 'Rising Star'](https://claibornefarm.com/flatters-gozilla-is-named-tdn-rising-star/) - In his debut this Saturday at Saratoga, Gozilla (Flatter) earned TDN 'Rising Star' status with an impressive maiden special weight victory. The race began with a seven-minute delay caused by a late scratch and a malfunction in stall five of the starting gate, which prompted the reorganization of the stall numbers. Gozilla broke in the - [Life's Work: Seth Hancock](https://claibornefarm.com/lifes-work-seth-hancock/) - Watch Keeneland/TDN's new video featuring Claiborne Farm's Seth Hancock.An oral history project presented by the Keeneland Library in partnership with University of Kentucky Libraries' Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History and Thoroughbred Daily News [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xpnxm2d7pg[/embedyt] - [Runhappy is leading first-crop sire at Fasig-Tipton Saratoga](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappy-is-leading-first-crop-sire-at-fasig-tipton-saratoga/) - The leading first-crop sire by average with three or more yearlings sold at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale was Claiborne’s Runhappy, whose four offered yearlings sold for an average of $395,000. Runhappy bested such first-crop sires as Frosted and Upstart. His highest-priced yearling brought the hammer down at $650,000 to Cromwell Bloodstock. Out of Always In My - [Claiborne Stallions Light Up the Board on Keeneland September Day 2](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-stallions-light-up-the-board-on-keeneland-september-day-2/) - A colt by War Front out of Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Believe You Can briefly became the highest-priced horse of the 2019 Keeneland September Yearling Sale when he sold to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s Godolphin for $2.9 million during Tuesday’s second session of the auction. He is the second-most expensive yearling to sell - [Math Wizard aces Grade 1 Pennsylvania Derby for Algorithms](https://claibornefarm.com/math-wizard-aces-grade-1-pennsylvania-derby-for-algorithms/) - Algorithms got his first Grade 1 winner this weekend with Math Wizard, who won the Pennsylvania Derby against a stacked field of graded stakes winners at PARX. The second longest shot on the board in the $1-million dollar race, Math Wizard came from out of the clouds to snap Mr. Money’s four-stakes win streak by - [Demarchelier (GB) to Stand at Claiborne Farm in 2020](https://claibornefarm.com/demarchelier-gb-to-stand-at-claiborne-farm-in-2020/) - PARIS, KY - Claiborne Farm announced October 1st that Demarchelier (GB) will join their stallion roster in 2020. Purchased by Peter M. Brant’s White Birch Farm for $592,486 at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale in 2017, Demarchelier (GB) was brilliant from the start. This regally-bred son of Dubawi (IRE) won upon his juvenile debut at - [Claiborne to Stand Catholic Boy](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-to-stand-catholic-boy/) - Claiborne Farm has purchased an interest in Catholic Boy, a Grade 1 winner on both dirt and turf, who scored his most recent victory in the May 18 Dixie Stakes (G2) at Pimlico Race Course. The son of More Than Ready will stand at the Paris, Ky. farm upon his retirement from racing, Claiborne announced - [Check Out IRONICUS's First Foals!](https://claibornefarm.com/ironicuss-first-foals/) - See a sampling of first foals by Ironicus below! Ironicus was a mutiple graded stakes-winning millionaire, the highest earner by Distorted Humor at stud. He set a new course record at Saratoga at 1 1/6th miles (1:38.54), and defeated 20 G1 winners in his career. - [First Weanlings by IRONICUS](https://claibornefarm.com/ironicuss-first-weanlings/) - See a sampling of first weanlings by Ironicus below! Ironicus was a mutiple graded stakes-winning millionaire, the highest earner by Distorted Humor at stud. He set a new course record at Saratoga at 1 1/6th miles (1:38.54), and defeated 20 G1 winners in his career. - [Hear What Breeders are Saying About IRONICUS's First Yearlings](https://claibornefarm.com/hear-what-breeders-are-saying-about-ironicuss-first-yearlings/) - "She’s got good bone, is long-legged, has great balance, and a smart head and eye. She’s really intelligent to be around. If you walk all the way around her, it’s hard to fault her. I think she’s going to be special. She has a nice way of going and does everything real easy. Anything new, - [ORB filly works a record :21 flat!](https://claibornefarm.com/orb-filly-works-a-record-21-flat/) - At the 2018 Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream sale, ORB's filly out of Taboo worked :21 flat over a quarter mile, and became the fastest-worker at that distance since the sale began in 2015. Going through the ring as HIP 54, consigned by Tom McCrocklin, she was purchased for $900,000 by Baoma Corp., Donato Lanni, agent. Her career - [Mastery's First Foals have arrived!](https://claibornefarm.com/masterys-first-foals-have-arrived/) - Mastery's first foals have arrived! His 2018 book of mares featured 84 blacktype winners/producers, including Drumette – the dam of champion Monomoy Girl. Mastery was an undefeated Grade 1 winner who Bob Baffert considered Mastery to be “the best 3-year-old in the nation”. Check out what breeders are saying: “We’ve got foals by a lot - [Look for First Yearlings by Lea at the Upcoming Sales!](https://claibornefarm.com/look-for-first-yearlings-by-lea-at-the-upcoming-sales/) - Lea's first yearlings will be available at the upcoming F-T Saratoga, F-T NY Bred and Keeneland September yearling sales. See a sampling below! Lea boasts an international G1 pedigree who was an international G1-performer. He was a graded stakes winner on BOTH turf and dirt and set a new track record in the Donn Handicap - [Trappe Shot Notches his First Stakes Winner of 2019 as SIX SHOOTER takes the Big Drama S.](https://claibornefarm.com/trappe-shot-notches-his-first-stakes-winner-of-2019-as-six-shooter-takes-the-big-drama-s/) - Trappe Shot notched his first stakes winner of 2019 as SIX SHOOTER prevailed in the Big Drama Stakes at Delta Downs. Owned by Dundalk 5 LLC, N P H Stable and Wes Herek, Six Shooter slipped through along the rail and proved himself best, being sent off as the post time favorite. Trappe Shot had - [Major Weekend for Claiborne-sired Runners](https://claibornefarm.com/major-weekend-claiborne-sired-runners/) - This past weekend was a major one for Claiborne-sired runners, as four different stallions were represented in the winner’s circle in stakes races, with two of them coming at the highest level. Leading the way were Flatter and Arch, as they sired the winners of the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) and Cotillion Stakes (G1), respectively, on - [G1 SW LEA Arrives at Claiborne 2016 Stud Fee Announced](https://claibornefarm.com/g1-sw-lea-arrives-at-claiborne-2016-stud-fee-announced/) - Grade 1-winning millionaire LEA (First Samurai – Greenery, by Galileo [IRE]) arrived at Claiborne Farm this morning where he will enter stud for the 2016 breeding season. Runner-up in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile-G1 on Friday, LEA will stand for $12,500 live foal stands and nurses. He will be available for inspection at the farm - [Claiborne Announces 2017 Stud Fees](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-announces-2017-stud-fees/) - Paris, KY – Stud fees for Claiborne Farm’s 2017 stallion roster have been released. Among the ten stallions currently standing at the Hancock family’s historic farm in Paris, KY, is international supersire War Front. Currently the world’s leading sire of two-year-olds, War Front will stand for $250,000 in 2017, up from $200,000 this year. “War - [Claiborne Farm Announces 2018 Stud Fees](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-farm-announces-2018-stud-fees/) - Stud fees for Claiborne Farm’s 2018 stallion roster have been released. Among the twelve stallions currently standing at the Hancock family’s historic farm in Paris, KY, is international super sire War Front, who will remain at $250,000 next year. War Front's G1-winning progeny this year includes Roly Poly, War Flag, Avenge, American Patriot and 2-year-old - [Claiborne Farm Announces 2019 Stud Fees](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-farm-announces-2019-stud-fees/) - The Hancock family’s Claiborne Farm, home of international super-sire War Front, announced 2019 stud fees for its roster to stand at the Paris, Ky.-based farm for the upcoming breeding season. Among 12 stallions currently standing at Claiborne, War Front will remain at $250,000 next year. The leading sire by percentage of lifetime graded stakes winners, - [Claiborne Stallions Shine at OBS March](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-stallions-shine-at-obs-march/) - Claiborne stallions Algorithms, Blame, Flatter, and Orb made a splash at the OBS March 2-year-olds in training sale, with several of their juvenile runners bringing impressive, six-figure prices. Algorithms’ juvenile son out of the War Front mare Speedy War breezed two furlongs in :21.1 and was hammered down for $275,000. A half-brother to stakes winner - [Elate is brilliant in second Del Cap victory](https://claibornefarm.com/enable-is-brilliant-in-second-del-cap-victory/) - The defending champion, Claiborne Farm and Adele Dilschneider’s homebred ELATE dominated the $750,000 Grade II Delaware Handicap at Delaware Park. With the victory, the 5-year-old daughter of Medaglia d’Oro becomes the seventh horse to win the race twice. Elate cantered to an easy 4-1/2-length victory with regular rider Jose Ortiz aboard, returning $2.60 as the favorite - [War of Will (War Front) Captures G1 Preakness Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-will-war-front-captures-g1-preakness-stakes/) - War Front gained his first United States-based classic winner when his son War of Will captured the Preakness Stakes (G1) by 1 ¼ lengths over the late-running Everfast at Pimlico Race Course May 18. Owned by Gary Barber, War of Will exited his victory over in good order and will run in the Belmont Stakes - [Marley's Freedom wins 2nd Great Lady M for Blame](https://claibornefarm.com/marleys-freedom-wins-2nd-great-lady-m-for-blame/) - Marley’s Freedom, daughter of Claiborne stallion Blame, defended her title in the $200,351 Grade II Great Lady M Stakes Saturday at Los Alamitos. Heavily favored to repeat the victory, the Bob Baffert trainee went off at odds of 3-5, and won by 1 ¾ lengths under jockey Drayden Van Dyke. Owned by Ron and Barbara - [Vast is second winner for Lea](https://claibornefarm.com/vast-is-second-winner-for-lea/) - This past Friday, VAST, a homebred by Claiborne and Adele B. Dilschneider, became freshman sire Lea’s second winner after taking a $90,000 maiden special weight at Saratoga going 5 ½ furlongs on the dirt in 1:04.67. Vast seized the lead out of the gate, then allowed Pure Wow to stick a head in front as - [Runhappy's First Yearlings at Fasig-Tipton July!](https://claibornefarm.com/runhappys-first-yearlings-at-fasig-tipton-july/) - Runhappy's first yearlings will be offered at Fasig-Tipton July! Runhappy was a record-setting Eclipse Champion/Breeders' Cup Champion who raced 100% medication-free. His 2018 weanlings sold up to $240,000 last November. Check out these featured videos on the 4 catalogued in the sale. - [Claiborne Stallions Profitable at Keeneland Nov](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-stallions-profitable-at-keeneland-nov/) - Offspring by Claiborne Farm stallions and mares in foal to those stallions also brought impressive prices during the first two sessions of the Keeneland November breeding stock sales. Claiborne’s top international sire War Front led the sale after the first two sessions, with 10 of his offspring bringing six figures, the most expensive of which - [Claiborne Stallions Bring Big Numbers at F-T November](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-stallions-bring-big-numbers-at-ft/) - Claiborne stallions Blame, War Front, and Mastery were represented with big numbers in the auction ring during the Fasig Tipton November Sale on Nov. 5. Fault, the daughter of Claiborne’s Eclipse Champion and three-time G1 winner Blame, was bought for $1.2 million by Shadai Farm. The filly was consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent. - [Claiborne Sires In Demand at Keeneland](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-sires-demand-keeneland/) - Plenty of high quality horses were on offer during the first two books of the Keeneland September yearling sale, and of the 13 horses to sell for seven figures, five of them were by Claiborne stallions, which is a healthy 38.5%. Offspring by War Front always prove popular at major auctions, and this year’s September - [Blame Colt Brings $700,000 at FT Gulfstream Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/flatter-colt-brings-700000-at-ft-gulfstream-sale/) - Claiborne stallions Blame and Flatter were represented by several juvenile offspring that fetched notable, six-figure prices at the Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream Sale March 27. A Blame colt out of the Pulpit mare Ascending Angel commanded a final bid of $700,000 from Kerri Radcliffe Bloodstock. Consigned by Randy Bradshaw, agent as Hip No. 183, the colt worked - [Lea Colt Commands $430,000 at OBS April](https://claibornefarm.com/lea-colt-commands-430000-at-obs-april/) - Claiborne stallion Lea impressed buyers with his first-crop 2-year-olds at the OBS April sale, as six of his offspring fetched six-figure prices, including a $430,000 colt. Consigned by Eddie Woods, agent, as Hip No. 1188, the colt is out of the Bob and John mare Ebony Oro. He was bought by Nicholas Bachalard, who signed - [Flatter Lands Fasig July Sale Topper for 2nd Straight Year](https://claibornefarm.com/flatter-lands-fasig-july-sale-topper-for-2nd-straight-year/) - Flatter and July go together like Independence Day and fireworks. For the second year in a row, the Claiborne stallion has sired the Fasig Tipton July Sale topper. This year’s colt, out of multiple-stakes placed Cherokee Run mare Ruth and Neva, lit up the sales ring for $440,000. Bred by Susan King in Kentucky, the - [Omaha Beach Scores in G2 Rebel; Becomes War Front's Second KY Derby Hopeful](https://claibornefarm.com/omaha-beach-scores-in-g2-rebel-becomes-war-fronts-second-ky-derby-hopeful/) - War Front’s sophomore son Omaha Beach became the stallion’s second strong contender on the Kentucky Derby trail with a game nose victory in the second division of the $750,000 G2 Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park March 16. Another War Front colt, War of Will, became his sire’s first Kentucky Derby hopeful when he romped to - [Omaha Beach Becomes War Front's 20th G1 Winner](https://claibornefarm.com/omaha-beach-becomes-war-fronts-20th-g1-winner/) - War Front’s Kentucky Derby-bound son Omaha Beach became his sire War Front’s 20th G1 winner when he captured the Arkansas Derby before a rain-drenched crowd of 45,000 at Oaklawn Park April 13. Winner of the G2 Rebel Stakes last time out, Omaha didn’t disappoint when he returned to the Arkansas track from his California base. - [Avie's Flatter (Flatter) Named Canadian Champion 2YO Male](https://claibornefarm.com/avies-flatter-flatter-named-canadian-champion-2yo-male/) - Flatter's 3-year-old son Avie's Flatter, winner of the Kentucky Utilities Transylvania (G3) at Keeneland April 5, was among the winners at the 44th annual Sovereign Awards in Canada April 18. Avie’s Flatter was named Canada’s outstanding 2-year-old male of 2018. Trained by Josie Carroll, he is being pointed to the $400,000 American Turf (G2) at Churchill - [Avie's Flatter (Flatter) Scores Victory in G3 Transylvania S.](https://claibornefarm.com/avies-flatter-flatter-scores-victory-in-g3-transylvania-s/) - Flatter’s 3-year-old son Avie’s Flatter returned to the races in style with an impressive victory in the G3 Transylvania Stakes at Keeneland. “It was a great way to start,” said trainer Josie Carroll of the victory, which was accomplished when Avie’s Flatter got clear at the head of the stretch, grabbed the lead at the - [Cutting Humor (First Samurai) Posts Record-Setting Sunland Derby Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/cutting-humor-first-samurai-posts-record-setting-sunland-derby-victory/) - First Samurai became the second Claiborne Farm stallion to have a viable 2019 Kentucky Derby hopeful when his son Cutting Humor narrowly edged late-running Anothertwistafate to win the G3 Sunland Derby in track record time March 24. Other Claiborne sire War Front is represented by Kentucky Derby hopefuls War of Will, winner of the G2 - [Recruiting Ready (Algorithms) Records First 2019 GSW in Gulfstream Park Sprint](https://claibornefarm.com/recruiting-ready-algorithms-records-first-2019-gsw-in-gulfstream-park-sprint/) - Recruiting Ready became the newest Graded Stakes winner for his sire, Algorithms, on March 2 with a victory in the Gulfstream Park Sprint Stakes (G3). The four-time stakes winner had previously placed in a number of graded events, including the Woody Stephens (G3), Iroquois (G3), and Bashford Manor (G2). Trained by Stanley Hough for Sagamore - [KY Derby Hopeful War of Will (War Front) Scores in G2 Risen Star](https://claibornefarm.com/ky-derby-hopeful-war-of-will-war-front-scores-in-g2-risen-star/) - War Front’s 3-year-old son War of Will remained undefeated on the dirt as he romped to victory in the G2 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Feb. 16, earning enough points to start in the G1 Kentucky Derby. Trained by Mark Casse for Gary Barber, War of Will established command just - [Blame Notches Two GSWs on Opposite Coasts Feb. 16](https://claibornefarm.com/blame-notches-two-gsws-on-opposite-coasts-feb-16/) - Blame had a huge day as a stallion when two of his offspring won graded stakes on opposite coasts Feb. 16. Blame’s 5-year-old daughter Marley’s Freedom notched her fifth graded stakes victory with an impressive win in the G2 Santa Monica Stakes at Santa Anita Park, while his 4-year-old daughter Blamed picked up her second - [War of Will (War Front) Captures G3 LeComte S.](https://claibornefarm.com/war-of-will-war-front-captures-g3-lecomte-s/) - Gary Barber’s War of Will made early progress on the Kentucky Derby trail when the son of War Front made a bid in the far turn of the G3 LeComte Stakes and drew off to win by a decisive four lengths at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Jan. 19. Ridden by Tyler Gaffalione, War - [Flatter Ranked Leading Sire of 2YOs With Recent Stakes Winner](https://claibornefarm.com/flatter-ranked-leading-sire-of-2yos-with-recent-stakes-winner/) - Fashion Faux Pas scored her first stakes victory in style and became the 52nd stakes winner for her sire, Flatter, when she captured the Dec. 15 Sandpiper Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs for owners Denlea Park and Kent Spellman and trainer Arnaud Delacour. Fashion Faux Pas’ Sandpiper victory has ranked Flatter first among all sires - [Marley's Freedom (Blame) Returns to Excellent Form in G3 Go For Wand](https://claibornefarm.com/marleys-freedom-blame-returns-to-excellent-form-in-g3-go-for-wand/) - Blame's 4-year-old daughter Marley's Freedom scored her fifth victory in her last six starts when she dug in late to defeat Come Dancing by a neck in the G3 Go For Wand for fillies and mares at Aqueduct Racetrack Dec. 1. Guided by Fall of Fame rider Mike Smith, Marley's Freedom went to post as the - [Blamed (Blame) Gets the Job Done in Comely S. (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/blamed-blame-gets-the-job-done-in-comely-s-g3/) - Blame's 3-year-old daughter Blamed notched her first graded stakes win in impressive gate-to-wire fashion when she outlasted a late-charging Remedy in deep stretch to score by three quarters of a length in the G3 Comely Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack on Nov. 23. Trained by Bill Mott for Cleber Massey, Blamed was guided by jockey Julien - [Plainsman (Flatter) Scores First Stakes Victory in Discovery (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/plainsman-flatter-scores-first-stakes-victory-in-comely-g3/) - Plainsman continued his hot streak and became his sire Flatter's newest stakes winner when defeating G1 Belmont Stakes runner-up Gronkowski in the G3 Discovery Handicap at Aqueduct Racetrack. Sent to post as the 4-5 favorite, Plainsman scored his first stakes victory in a powerful, front-running performance under jockey Joel Rosario by 1 3/4 lengths. The - [Blame's Fee Set at $30,000](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-fee-set-at-30000/) - Claiborne Farm announced Nov. 5 that three-time Grade 1 winner and Eclipse Champion Blame will stand for $30,000 in 2019. Led by Grade 1 winners Fault and Marley’s Freedom, Blame has distinguished himself among the breakout sires of 2018. His 13 stakes winners this year include other graded stakes victors Maraud, Miss Kentucky, and Beyond - [Flatter Notches 50th Stakes Winner in Avie's Flatter](https://claibornefarm.com/flatter-notches-50th-stakes-winner-in-avies-flatter/) - Avie’s Flatter became the 50th stakes winner for Claiborne stallion Flatter when the juvenile colt cruised to an impressive 5 1/4-length victory in the Cup and Saucer Stakes at Woodbine. The $225,000 Cup and Saucer, a race for Canadian-bred 2-year-olds, was run over 1 1/16 miles on a turf course officially rated “yielding.” Avie’s Flatter - [Sharp Samurai (First Samurai) Scores Nose Victory in City of Hope Mile](https://claibornefarm.com/sharp-samurai-first-samurai-scores-nose-victory-in-city-of-hope-mile/) - After a heated battle to the wire, First Samurai’s son Sharp Samurai represented his sire well in winning the G2 City of Hope Mile at Santa Anita Park by a narrow nose over Fly to Mars. Co-owned and trained by Mark Glatt for partners Red Baron’s Barn and Rancho Temescal, the gelding stopped the clock - [Homesman (War Front) Wins the Underwood S. (G1)](https://claibornefarm.com/homesman-war-front-wins-the-underwood-s-g1/) - Globe-trotting Homesman proved how tough he was as he out-battled Tosen Basil to win the Hyland Race Colours Underwood Stakes (G1) at Caulfield in Australia. The 5-year-old son of War Front defeated Japanese-bred Tosen Basil by a head, while multiple Group 1 winner Humidor was third. "He's a tough animal, there's no doubt about that. - [Hotshot Anna (Trappe Shot) Stays Hot in Masters S. (G2)](https://claibornefarm.com/hotshot-anna-trappe-shot-stays-hot-in-masters-s-g2/) - Hotshot Anna won her fourth consecutive race in dramatic fashion when she took the $400,000 Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes (G2). The 4-year-old Trappe Shot filly completed the 6 ½ furlong contest in 1:14.73, which was just shy of the track record of 1:14.68. With jockey Antonio Gallardo aboard, Hotshot Anna was content to sit - [Fog of War's G1 Win Caps Major Week for War Front](https://claibornefarm.com/fog-of-wars-g1-win-caps-major-week-for-war-front/) - In just his second start, Fog of War remained undefeated and became a Grade 1 winner by taking the Summer Stakes (G1) at Woodbine Racetrack. The 2-year-old War Front colt bested War of Will, another War Front colt, by three-quarters of a length. Sent off as the betting favorite, Fog of War was ridden to - [G1 Winner Sippican Harbor (Orb) Earns Breeders' Cup Entry](https://claibornefarm.com/g1-winner-sippican-harbor-orb-earns-breeders-cup-entry/) - Orb’s juvenile daughter Sippican Harbor earned a spot in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships with a dramatic, come-from-behind victory in the Spinaway Stakes (G1) on Saratoga Race Course’s closing weekend. Trained by Gary Contessa for owner Lee Pokoik, Sippican Harbor posted an eye-catching, 17-length victory in her previous start. She scored in the Spinaway with - [War Front Notches 75th Stakes Winner](https://claibornefarm.com/war-front-notches-75th-stakes-winner/) - War Front’s undefeated juvenile daughter Summering represented her sire with his 75th stakes winner when she impressively captured the Sept. 3 Juvenile Fillies Turf Stakes at Del Mar. Trained by Tom Proctor for Glen Hill Farm, Summering was named a TDN Rising Star for her sizzling performance. The talented filly was perfectly positioned stalking the pacesetter, - [Marley’s Freedom (Blame) Shines in Ballerina S. (G1)](https://claibornefarm.com/marleys-freedom-blame-shines-in-ballerina-s-g1/) - Marley’s Freedom continued to impress, this time on the East Coast, as she took the Ballerina Stakes (G1) at Saratoga to notch her biggest victory to date. The 4-year-old Blame filly has now won four consecutive races, three of which have come in graded stakes. Content to track the early pace in the Ballerina, Marley’s - [Tracy Racy (Algorithms) Takes Iowa Breeders’ Oaks](https://claibornefarm.com/tracy-racy-algorithms-takes-iowa-breeders-oaks/) - Tracy Racy, who has been dependable throughout her career, notched her first stakes victory in the Iowa Breeders’ Oaks at Prairie Meadows. The 3-year-old Algorithms filly won by a length over Glitzy Lady. Ridden by Alex Birzer, Tracy Racy was sent off as the second choice in the Iowa Breeders’ Oaks. The bay filly was - [Starry Dreamer, Dam of War Front, Passes Away](https://claibornefarm.com/starry-dreamer-dam-of-war-front-passes-away/) - Multiple stakes winner Starry Dreamer, best known as the dam of international leading sire War Front, died Aug. 7th due to infirmities of old age at Claiborne Farm. She was 24. Bred in Kentucky by Charles Nuckols Jr. & Sons, Starry Dreamer was a member of champion sprinter Rubiano’s first crop. She began her career - [Blame’s Mucho Named ‘TDN Rising Star’](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-mucho-named-tdn-rising-star/) - Racing as a homebred for Claiborne Farm and Adele Dilschneider, Mucho proved too much for his competition, as he easily broke his maiden at Saratoga and was named a ‘TDN Rising Star’ for his efforts. The result was never in doubt for the Blame colt, as he romped to a 9 ¾ length victory. Ridden - [Cambodia (War Front) Defends Title in Yellow Ribbon (G2)](https://claibornefarm.com/cambodia-war-front-defends-title-in-yellow-ribbon-g2/) - Sent off as the betting favorite, Cambodia was an easy winner of the Yellow Ribbon Handicap (G2) at Del Mar. The multiple graded stakes-winning War Front mare also won the race in 2017. Always well positioned by jockey Drayden Van Dyke, Cambodia took the lead entering the stretch and drew off to post an impressive - [Autumn Warrior (Orb) Takes Super Derby Prelude S.](https://claibornefarm.com/autumn-warrior-orb-takes-super-derby-prelude-s/) - Undefeated Autumn Warrior made it two consecutive stakes scores when he beat 10 others in the Super Derby Prelude Stakes at Louisiana Downs. The 3-year-old Orb gelding came into the race off of a victory in the Lafayette Stakes in June. In the Super Derby Prelude, Autumn Warrior showed his determination as he was seventh - [Flatter on Fire in July with Juvenile Stakes Winners](https://claibornefarm.com/flatter-on-fire-in-july-with-juvenile-stakes-winners/) - When Baby Nina proved victorious in the Miss Ohio Stakes at Thistledown over the weekend, she became the third juvenile stakes winner for Flatter in the month of July. La Fuerza won the Rockville Centre Stakes at Belmont on July 14, while Stifling took the My Dear Stakes at Woodbine on July 7. Baby Nina - [Taylor's Spirit (Algorithms) Game in the Prairie Gold Lassie](https://claibornefarm.com/taylors-spirit-algorithms-game-in-the-prairie-gold-lassie/) - Taylor’s Spirit became the latest stakes winner for Algorithms when she won the Prairie Gold Lassie Stakes at Prairie Meadows. The 2-year-old filly is now a perfect two-for-two in her career. Sent off as the betting favorite in the Prairie Gold Lassie, Taylor’s Spirit dueled early, was sternly challenged on the turn, edged clear into - [U S Navy Flag (War Front) Takes July Cup (G1)](https://claibornefarm.com/u-s-navy-flag-war-front-takes-july-cup-g1/) - U S Navy Flag, a champion son of War Front, added another Group 1 victory to his resume by taking the July Cup Stakes (G1) at Newmarket by 1 ¾ lengths over Brando. Third-place finisher Fleet Review is also by War Front. Ryan Moore rode U S Navy Flag to victory. The 3-year-old colt, who - [Flatter Colt Tops Strong Edition of The July Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/flatter-colt-tops-strong-edition-of-the-july-sale/) - Originally posted on the Bloodhorse by Ron Mitchell Topped by a Flatter colt sold in the waning minutes of the sale, Fasig-Tipton kicked off the yearling auction season on a strong note July 10 at The July Sale in Lexington, with across-the-board gains in gross, average, and median prices. With plenty of buyers on hand - [Marley’s Freedom (Blame) Wins Great Lady M (G2)](https://claibornefarm.com/marleys-freedom-blame-wins-great-lady-m-g2/) - Marley’s Freedom was sent off as the heavy favorite in the Great Lady M Stakes (G2) at Los Alamitos, and she showed why with her 1 ½ length victory. It was the 4-year-old Blame filly’s third win in a row and her second consecutive graded stakes score. Trained by Bob Baffert, Marley’s Freedom was never - [Stifling (Flatter) wins the My Dear S.](https://claibornefarm.com/flatters-stifling-wins-the-my-dear-s/) - Originally posted by Woodbine Racetrack A stubborn Stifling, prominent throughout, stayed on gamely to the wire for second and was elevated to the win position following the disqualification of My Gal Betty, who crossed the wire first, in Saturday’s My Dear Stakes, at Woodbine. Trained by John Bourke and ridden by Pablo Morales for Commonwealth - [First HORA Consignment for Claiborne](https://claibornefarm.com/first-hora-consignment-for-claiborne/) - Originally posted by the TDN by Christie DeBernardis Claiborne Farm will take a shot at selling racehorses with a strong group of 11 making up the operation’s first consignment at the Fasig-Tipton July Horses of Racing Age Sale Monday. The prestigious farm will offer one of their own horses, six Phipps Stable homebreds, two horses from - [Dream Awhile Becomes War Front’s 40th Graded SW](https://claibornefarm.com/dream-awhile-becomes-war-fronts-40th-graded-sw/) - Sent off as the heavy favorite in the Eatontown Stakes (G3) at Monmouth Park, Dream Awhile lived up to expectations, as she notched her first graded stakes victory. The 4-year-old War Front filly is her sire’s 40th graded stakes winner. Ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., Dream Awhile stumbled at the start, settled off the pace - [War Giant (Data Link) Unstoppable in Carry Back S.](https://claibornefarm.com/war-giant-data-link-unstoppable-in-carry-back-s/) - War Giant made his stakes debut a memorable one, as he romped to a 5 ¾ length victory in the Carry Back Stakes at Gulfstream Park. The 3-year-old Data Link colt had come into the race off of back-to-back victories against older horses. Content to take the lead early, War Giant set a pressured pace - [Claiborne Makes Foray into Horses of Racing Age Market](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-makes-foray-into-horses-of-racing-age-market/) - Originally posted on the Bloodhorse by Ron Mitchell With clients seeking to reduce the number of horses they have in training or to capitalize on recent successes, Claiborne Farm for the first time will have a consignment at Fasig-Tipton's July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale. Since its inception in 2013, this particular sale has - [Hotshot Anna (Trappe Shot) Sets Record in Chicago H. (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/hotshot-anna-trappe-shot-sets-record-in-chicago-h-g3/) - Hotshot Anna lived up to her name, as she set a new track record while winning the Chicago Handicap (G3) at Arlington Park. The 4-year-old Trappe Shot filly drew off to take the seven-furlong contest by 5 ¾ lengths in a record time of 1:20.93. Hugh Robertson both owns and trains Hotshot Anna, and her - [Beyond Blame (Blame) Game in Regret S. (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/beyond-blame-blame-game-in-regret-s-g3/) - Beyond Blame became the latest graded stakes winner for her sire with her determined victory in the Regret Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs. The 3-year-old Blame filly rallied at the top of the stretch and held off Go Noni Go and Heavenly Love to capture the $100,000 contest. Ridden by Florent Geroux, Beyond Blame completed - [Another Big Weekend for Blame](https://claibornefarm.com/another-big-weekend-for-blame/) - Blame had another stellar weekend on both coasts, as Miss Kentucky took the Winning Colors Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs and Marley’s Freedom won the Desert Stormer Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita. In her first attempt at graded stakes company, Miss Kentucky gamely proved the best as she grabbed the lead on the far turn, - [Lancaster Bomber (War Front) Takes the Gold Cup (G1)](https://claibornefarm.com/lancaster-bomber-war-front-takes-the-gold-cup-g1/) - Lancaster Bomber took the lead early in the Tattersalls Gold Cup (G1) at the Curragh and never looked back as he posted a two length victory over stablemate Cliffs of Moher. In doing so, the War Front colt, who was ridden to victory by jockey Seamus Heffernan, gave trainer Aidan O’Brien a record seventh win - [Fire Away (War Front) Unstoppable in Dixie S. (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/fire-away-war-front-unstoppable-in-dixie-s-g3/) - Although unrelenting rain meant the Dixie Stakes (G3) at Pimlico came off the turf on Preakness day, it didn’t stop Fire Away from finding the winner’s circle. The 6-year-old son of War Front was sent off as the favorite and covered the 1 1/16 miles over the sloppy main track in 1:43.92. Content to sit - [Explorer (Orb) Named "TDN Rising Star"](https://claibornefarm.com/explorer-orb-named-tdn-rising-star/) - In his career debut, Explorer went to the lead early and never gave his competition the chance to catch up. The 3-year-old Orb colt set a swift pace and crossed the wire four lengths in front of Flagstaff, who hails from the family of champion Fleet Indian. Owned by LNJ Foxwoods and NK Racing, Explorer - [Blame's Maraud and Fault Add to Graded Stakes Tally](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-maraud-and-fault-add-to-graded-stakes-tally/) - It was another banner weekend for Blame, as he was represented by two graded stakes winners. Maraud took the American Turf Stakes presented by Ram Trucks (G2) on Kentucky Derby day at Churchill Downs, while Fault won the Adoration Stakes (G3) one day later at Santa Anita. Although record amounts of rain fell at Churchill, - [Claiborne's Connections to the 2018 Kentucky Derby](https://claibornefarm.com/claibornes-connections-to-the-2018-kentucky-derby/) - Two of the favorites for this year’s Kentucky Derby (G1) have strong ties to Claiborne Farm: Grade 1 winners Magnum Moon and Bolt d’Oro. Undefeated Magnum Moon, who won the Arkansas Derby (G1) by four lengths in his last race, got his start at Claiborne. In fact, the bay colt was born, raised, and sold - [Lull (War Front) Proves Sharp in Honey Fox S. (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/lull-war-front-proves-sharp-in-honey-fox-s-g3/) - Lull made her 2018 debut a winning one, as she led throughout the majority of the Honey Fox Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park. Racing as a homebred for Claiborne Farm and Adele Dilschneider, the War Front filly held off a late charge by Res Ipsa to get the victory. On Leave, another daughter of War - [Blamed (Blame) Above Reproach in Sunland Park Oaks](https://claibornefarm.com/blamed-blame-above-reproach-in-sunland-park-oaks/) - The latest runner by Blame to make headlines is the talented 3-year-old filly Blamed, who won the $200,000 Sunland Park Oaks by 6 1/4 lengths. It was her fifth consecutive victory, and it earned her 50 points on the road to the Kentucky Oaks. Blamed has a history of running away from her competition, having - [Fault (Blame) Versatile in Santa Margarita S. (G1)](https://claibornefarm.com/fault-blame-versatile-in-the-santa-margarita-s-g1/) - In her first attempt at Grade 1 company, Fault proved she was more than up to the task. The 4-year-old Blame ran away from the field and posted a 6 ½ length win in the Santa Margarita Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita. Equally impressive is the fact that the multiple graded stakes winner was known - [Maraud (Blame) Takes the Palm Beach S. (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/maraud-blame-takes-palm-beach-s-g3/) - After sitting second for most of the race, Maraud put in a determined effort to rundown pace setter Speed Franco and win the Palm Beach Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park by a neck. It was the 3-year-old Blame colt’s first stakes score. Trained by Todd Pletcher, Maraud was ridden to victory by John Velazquez. The - [Economic Model (Flatter) Shows Worth in Hal’s Hope (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/economic-model-flatter-shows-worth-hals-hope-g3/) - Economic Model proved his worth in the Hal’s Hope Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park, as he posted a 1 ¾ length victory over betting favorite Irish War Cry. Although previously Grade 1-placed, it was the son of Flatter’s first graded stakes score. Ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., Economic Model stalked the early pace before taking - [Fault (Blame) Faultless in the Buena Vista S. (G2)](https://claibornefarm.com/fault-blame-faultless-buena-vista-s-g2/) - A trip out west proved perfect for Fault, who charged home to win the Buena Vista Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita by a length under jockey Geovanni Franco. The 4-year-old Blame filly was making her first start for trainer Phil D’Amato, after being previously based in the Midwest. Content to sit sixth in a field - [Flatter’s West Coast Named Eclipse Champion](https://claibornefarm.com/flatters-west-coast-named-eclipse-champion/) - West Coast was crowned the 2017 champion 3-year-old male during the Eclipse Awards. The always progressive Flatter colt continued to improve throughout the season and impressed voters with his easy victories in the Travers Stakes (G1) and Pennsylvania Derby (G1), among others. Patience was key with West Coast, who missed the Triple Crown but shone - [Shamaal Nibras (First Samurai) Tough in Jebel Ali Mile](https://claibornefarm.com/shamaal-nibras-first-samurai-tough-jebel-ali-mile/) - Racing in Dubai, Shamaal Nibras took the biggest race of the entire Jebel Ali season when he was victorious in the Jebel Ali Mile Sponsored by Shadwell Farm (G3). The son of First Samurai had been second in the 2017 running, but he refused to be denied by his old foe Forjatt this time. When - [Timely Arrival for On Leave (War Front) in My Charmer](https://claibornefarm.com/timely-arrival-leave-war-front-charmer/) - On Leave refused to be left behind in the My Charmer Stakes (G3), as she came with a late run and wore down Gianna’s Dream to win by a neck at Gulfstream Park. Sent off as the race favorite, the 4-year-old War Front filly completed the one mile contest in 1:35.35 over a firm turf - [Rich Mommy (Algorithms) Hits It Big in Sugar Swirl S.](https://claibornefarm.com/rich-mommy-algorithms-hits-big-sugar-swirl-s/) - In her stakes debut, Rich Mommy added to her bankroll with a victory in the Sugar Swirl Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park. After coming from behind and having to go six wide, the 3-year-old Algorithms filly kicked clear in the stretch to win by two lengths under jockey Luis Saez. “I had a perfect trip,” - [Hall of Famer Lure Dies at Age 28](https://claibornefarm.com/hall-famer-lure-dies-age-28/) - Claiborne Farm announced today that two-time Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) winner and Hall of Famer Lure died this morning due to infirmities of old age. The son of Danzig was 28. Lure set a track record in his career debut on the dirt at Belmont Park, but it was his proficiency on the turf, - [Daisy (Blame) Takes the Tempted Stakes (G3)](https://claibornefarm.com/daisy-blame-takes-tempted-stakes-g3/) - In just her second career start, Daisy got a sweet victory in the Tempted Stakes (G3) on opening day of the Aqueduct fall meet. The 2-year-old Blame filly went to the lead from the beginning and pulled away to win by 4 ¾ lengths. Daisy is trained by John Servis for Rick Porter’s Fox Hill - [Homebred Lull (War Front) Makes Noise in Autumn Miss](https://claibornefarm.com/homebred-lull-war-front-makes-noise-autumn-miss/) - Having post 10 in a field of 13 was anything but unlucky for Lull, who won the Autumn Miss Stakes (G3) by 3 ¼ lengths. The 3-year-old War Front filly, who races as a homebred for Claiborne Farm and Adele B. Dilschneider, covered a flat mile over the Santa Anita turf in a swift 1:32.66. - [Sharp Samurai (First Samurai) Takes Twilight Derby](https://claibornefarm.com/sharp-samurai-first-samurai-takes-twilight-derby/) - Sharp Samurai secured his fourth stakes victory in a row by taking the Twilight Derby (G2) at Santa Anita. The First Samurai gelding dominated his foes in the race as he pulled away to win by 2 ¾ lengths. Sent off as the race favorite, Sharp Samurai completed his task over a mile and one - [U S NAVY FLAG (WAR FRONT) STRIKES AGAIN](https://claibornefarm.com/u-s-navy-flag-war-front-strikes/) - U S Navy Flag notched the second Group 1 victory of his juvenile season by taking the Darley Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket in England. The War Front colt was forwardly placed throughout before leaving the field behind to win by 2 ½ lengths. In winning the Dewhurst, U S Navy Flag set a new juvenile - [Claiborne Sets 2018 Stud Fee for Mastery at $25,000](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-sets-2018-stud-fee-mastery-25000/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Paris, KY – Grade 1 winner Mastery will stand his first season at Claiborne in 2018 for a fee of $25,000 LFSN, the Paris, Ky., farm announced Oct. 12th. This talented son of Candy Ride (ARG) was a perfect 4-for-4 during his racing career. His flawless juvenile campaign included decisive victories in - [War Front Has Another Great Weekend](https://claibornefarm.com/war-front-another-great-weekend/) - For the second consecutive weekend, War Front has had two Grade/Group 1 winners. Two weeks ago, it was U S Navy Flag and Avenge, and this time it was Roly Poly and War Flag. Roly Poly, who is U S Navy Flag’s full sister, kicked things off by taking the Kingdom Of Bahrain Sun Chariot - [WONDERFUL WEEKEND FOR WAR FRONT](https://claibornefarm.com/major-weekend-war-front/) - War Front had three Graded/Group winners over the weekend, including two at the highest level, as well as two other stakes performers. U S Navy Flag, the 2-year-old full brother to fellow 2017 G1 winner Roly Poly, won the Juddmonte Middle Park S. (G1) at Newmarket for Coolmore. His stablemate Fleet Review, also by War - [STARDOZA BECOMES DATA LINK'S FIRST STAKES WINNER](https://claibornefarm.com/stardoza-becomes-data-links-first-stakes-winner/) - Stardoza became freshman sire Data Link’s first stakes winner by taking the Mrs. Henry D. Paxson Memorial Stakes at Presque Isle Downs in her first attempt at stakes company. The 2-year-old filly took the lead early and never looked back. After cruising to the front, Stardoza rated nicely while setting a manageable pace, and she - [ORBOLUTION BECOMES ORB’S FIRST STAKES WINNER](https://claibornefarm.com/orbolution-becomes-orbs-first-stakes-winner/) - Orbolution was sent off as the betting favorite in the $100,000 P. G. Johnson Stakes at Saratoga, and she didn’t disappoint as she romped to a 4 ¾ length victory. In doing so, the 2-year-old filly became the first stakes winner for freshman sire Orb. After breaking well, Orbolution sat behind leaders Mentality and Oldfashioned Style - [SHARP SAMURAI (FIRST SAMURAI) ON POINT IN DEL MAR DERBY](https://claibornefarm.com/sharp-samurai-first-samurai-point-del-mar-derby/) - Sharp Samurai notched his second graded stakes victory of the Del Mar meet with his half-length score in the Del Mar Derby (G2). Sent off as the race favorite, the 3-year-old First Samurai gelding was mid-pack in the early stages of the nine-furlong grass contest before sweeping past his opposition in the upper stretch and - [CAMBODIA (WAR FRONT) CONTINUES TO SHINE IN JOHN C. MABEE](https://claibornefarm.com/cambodia-war-front-continues-shine-john-c-mabee/) - Cambodia continued to show her consistency as she won her third graded stakes race of the year by taking the John C. Mabee Stakes (G2) at Del Mar. The 5-year-old War Front mare completed the nine furlong turf contest in 1:47.79. Placed within striking distance in mid-pack early by jockey Drayden Van Dyke, Cambodia rallied - [WEST COAST (FLATTER) WIRES LOADED TRAVERS FIELD](https://claibornefarm.com/west-coast-flatter-wires-loaded-travers-field/) - West Coast led from gate to wire and posted an easy 3 ¼ length victory in the Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga. Although the 3-year-old Flatter colt missed the Triple Crown races, he defeated the winners of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes during his Travers romp. "They said, 'Listen, you ride him - [SUNSET RIDGE (Algorithms) SUBLIME IN FLEET INDIAN STAKES](https://claibornefarm.com/sunset-ridge-algorithms-sublime-fleet-indian-stakes/) - In her first attempt at stakes company, Sunset Ridge continued to impress as she pulled away to win the $200,000 Fleet Indian Stakes by 6 ¼ lengths. The 3-year-old Algorithms filly is now a perfect four-for-four in her career. Although Sunset Ridge broke last in a field of five, she recovered quickly to stalk the - [U S NAVY FLAG (WAR FRONT) LIVES UP TO PEDIGREE](https://claibornefarm.com/u-s-navy-flag-war-front-lives-pedigree/) - U S Navy Flag was sent off as the betting favorite in the Plusvital Round Tower Stakes (G3) at the Curragh, and he did not disappoint. Leading all the way, the 2-year-old War Front colt pulled away from his rivals to win by six lengths. "You'd be delighted with him,” said winning trainer Aidan O’Brien. - [FAULT (BLAME) WINS THE PUCKER UP](https://claibornefarm.com/fault-blame-wins-pucker/) - Fault proved faultless in the Pucker Up Stakes (G3) on Arlington Million day. The 3-year-old Blame filly saved ground early and angled out in mid-stretch to run down Journey Home to get up for the win by a neck. “She’s just maturing and she keeps getting better,” said trainer Michelle Lovell. “We’ll take it one - [Claiborne Stallions Shine during the Saratoga Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-stallions-shined-saratoga-sale/) - Progeny by Claiborne stallions received a great deal of interest during the highly respected Fasig-Tipton Saratoga selected yearling sale. Leading the way were a $1 million colt by Orb, who was the overall co-sale topper, and a colt by War Front, who fetched the next highest price of the two-day auction. Freshman sire Orb proved - [Cambodia (War Front) Takes the Yellow Ribbon](https://claibornefarm.com/cambodia-war-front-takes-yellow-ribbon/) - Cambodia added another graded stakes victory to her resume with her determined victory in the Yellow Ribbon Handicap (G2) at Del Mar. The 5-year-old War Front mare stalked three deep, came four wide into the stretch, bid three wide to gain the lead past the eighth pole, and gamely held off second-place finisher Pretty Girl - [Sharp Samurai (First Samurai) Shows Skills in La Jolla](https://claibornefarm.com/sharp-samurai-first-samurai-shows-skills-la-jolla/) - In his first attempt at graded stakes company, Sharp Samurai didn’t disappoint. Sent off as the race favorite in the La Jolla Handicap (G3) at Del Mar, the First Samurai gelding went five-wide entering the stretch and held off Fashion Business to win by a head. “That was, as they say in Europe, a messy - [ROLY POLY (WAR FRONT) WINS SECOND CONSECUTIVE GROUP 1](https://claibornefarm.com/roly-poly-war-front-wins-second-consecutive-group-1/) - Clearly a progressive filly, 3-year-old Roly Poly won her second consecutive Group 1 by defeating her elders in the Prix Rothschild in France. Her gutsy victory came just two weeks after winning the Tattersalls Falmouth Stakes (G1) in England. In the Prix Rothschild, Roly Poly refused to be denied, as she got her head down - [Big Weekend for War Front as Roly Poly, Spirit Of Valor Impress](https://claibornefarm.com/big-weekend-war-front-roly-poly-spirit-valor-impress/) - Roly Poly became the 16th Grade/Group 1 winner for War Front with her easy score in the Tattersalls Falmouth Stakes (G1) at Newmarket in England. Racing for Coolmore, she was ridden to victory by Ryan Moore. “She improved right through the spring and deserved to win a Group 1,” said Moore. “She was just touched - [WEST COAST (FLATTER) GETS GRADED STAKES WIN IN LOS ALAMITOS DERBY](https://claibornefarm.com/west-coast-flatter-gets-graded-stakes-win-los-alamitos-derby/) - Sent off as the race favorite, West Coast notched his third victory in a row by winning the Los Alamitos Derby (G3) by 2 ¾ lengths. The win was an easy won for the Flatter colt, and he was under a snug hold late. Now, his connections are thinking of taking on Grade 1 company. - [Mind Trappe (Trappe Shot) Romps in Career Debut](https://claibornefarm.com/mind-trappe-trappe-shot-romps-career-debut/) - In his first career start, Mind Trappe drew plenty of attention with his smart debut at Arlington Park. The 2-year-old Trappe Shot colt tracked the pace on the inside, snuck through on the rail at the quarter pole and took off from there, ultimately crossing the wire an eye-popping 7 ¼ lengths in front of - [Serengeti (Algorithms) Named TDN Rising Star After 11 length Romp](https://claibornefarm.com/serengeti-algorithms-named-tdn-rising-star-11-length-romp/) - Serengeti rewarded those who sent him off as the betting favorite in a maiden special weight at Santa Anita with a dominating victory. Ridden by Mike Smith, the 2-year-old colt pulled away in the stretch to win by 11 lengths and was named a TDN Rising Star for his efforts. Bob Baffert trains Serengeti for - [Senga Scores in G1 Prix de Diane to Give Blame 1st Classic Winner](https://claibornefarm.com/senga-scores-g1-prix-de-diane-give-blame-1st-classic-winner/) - Senga gave Blame his first Grade/Group 1 winner in a major way when she won the G1 Prix de Diane Longines at Chantilly. By taking the Prix de Diane, which is internationally known as the French Oaks, Senga also became Blame’s first Classic winner. “She is a fantastic filly, from a fantastic breeding operation,” said - [Bendable (Horse Greeley) Back in the Winner’s Circle in G3 Desert Stormer](https://claibornefarm.com/bendable-horse-greeley-back-winners-circle-g3-desert-stormer/) - Although she was coming off an eight-month layoff, Claiborne Farm’s homebred Bendable would not be denied in the G3 Desert Stormer Stakes. Ridden by Mike Smith, she pulled away to win by a 1 ½ lengths at Santa Anita. “She’s matured a whole lot,” said Smith. “She was aggressive leaving the gate but turned right - [Mastery Retired to Claiborne Farm](https://claibornefarm.com/mastery-retired-claiborne-farm/) - Undefeated Grade 1 winner Mastery made his much anticipated arrival at Claiborne Farm June 12. He has been retired from racing and will begin stud duty at the legendary stallion farm in 2018, according to representative Bernie Sams. The three-year-old son of Candy Ride (ARG) was a perfect 4-for-4 in his racing career, including dominant - [EARTH BECOMES ORB’S FIRST WINNER](https://claibornefarm.com/earth-becomes-orbs-first-winner/) - In his career debut, the cleverly named Earth became the first winner for 2013 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Orb by taking a maiden special weight at Gulfstream Park. Showing a great deal of determination, Earth rallied in the stretch to get up by a neck to win at first asking. Trained by Todd Pletcher, the - [WEST COAST (FLATTER) COASTS IN THE EASY GOER STAKES](https://claibornefarm.com/west-coast-flatter-coasts-easy-goer-stakes/) - West Coast clearly had no trouble traveling east, as he posted an authoritative victory in the $150,000 Easy Goer Stakes on Belmont Stakes Day in New York. Trained by Bob Baffert, the 3-year-old Flatter colt notched his first stakes victory in the 1 1/16-mile contest. After breaking a touch slowly, West Coast sat mid-pack before - [HE HATE ME (ALGORITHMS) CAUSES JEALOUSY WITH TREMONT STAKES SCORE](https://claibornefarm.com/hate-algorithms-causes-jealousy-tremont-stakes-score/) - In just his second start, He Hate Me became a stakes winner by taking the Tremont Stakes at Belmont Park. The 2-year-old Algorithms colt is now a perfect two-for-two in his career. Owned by Kevin Plank's Sagamore Farm and trained by Horacio DePaz, He Hate Me barreled down the middle of the stretch to take - [HOMESMAN (WAR FRONT) IMPRESSES IN G3 GALLINULE STAKES](https://claibornefarm.com/homesman-war-front-impresses-g3-gallinule-stakes/) - War Front has made a mark as an international sire, and Homesman added to the tally by taking the G3 Airlie Stud Gallinule Stakes at the Curragh in Ireland. He is now under consideration for the G1 Irish Derby. In his first attempt at stakes company, Homesman showed determination by taking the lead in the - [CLAIBORNE STALLIONS WELL REPRESENTED AT F-T MIDLANTIC SALE](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-stallions-well-represented-f-t-midlantic-sale/) - Fasig-Tipton’s Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale featured multiple high-priced offerings by Claiborne stallions during its two day run in Timonium, Md., from May 22-23. Leading the way was Orb, who was well represented by several members of his first crop. One of his colts, Hip 373, sold for a hefty $710,000 to Dennis O'Neill from - [WAR FRONT FILLIES RUN 1-2 IN G3 GALLORETTE HANDICAP](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-daughters-run-1-2-g3-gallorette-handicap/) - After being narrowly beaten in three straight stakes races to start the year, it was finally Cambodia’s turn in the G3 Gallorette Handicap at Pimlico on Preakness Stakes Day. Her victory over On Leave, who was two lengths behind in second, made it a War Front filly exacta at the wire. Jockey Florent Geroux and - [RECRUITNG READY (ALGORITHMS) NOTCHES MEMORABLE STAKES WIN ON PREAKNESS DAY](https://claibornefarm.com/recruitng-ready-algorithms-notches-memorable-stakes-win-preakness-day/) - Recruiting Ready notched his third consecutive victory of 2017 by taking the Chick Lang Stakes at Pimlico on Preakness Day, which made the 3-year-old Algorithms colt’s victory even sweeter for his connections. Owned by Kevin Plank’s Sagamore Farm, which is Maryland-based, Recruiting Ready led from start to finish in the Chick Lang, clicking off opening - [WALKABOUT (STROLL) REFUSES TO LOSE IN G3 MATRON STAKES](https://claibornefarm.com/walkabout-stroll-refuses-lose-g3-matron-stakes/) - With a flair for the dramatic, Walkabout put in a come-from-behind victory in the G3 Matron Stakes at Churchill Downs. Near the back of the pack early, Walkabout came flying late and in the final strides of the race got her neck in front of second-place finisher Improv for the win. “Around the first turn, - [Declarationofpeace (War Front) Achieves TDN Rising Star Status](https://claibornefarm.com/declarationofpeace-war-front-achieves-tdn-rising-star-status/) - Declarationofpeace became the latest success story for his internationally acclaimed sire War Front when he achieved TDN Rising Star status April 24. The juvenile colt, who was a $2.5 million weanling at the 2015 Keeneland November breeding stock sale, gave his owner M.V. Magnier immediate confidence in his investment when he posted a dominating six-length - [Wild Shot (Trappe Shot) Notches First Stakes Win in Pat Day Mile](https://claibornefarm.com/wild-shot-trappe-shot-notches-first-stakes-win-pat-day-mile/) - Calumet Farm enjoyed a fine first Saturday in May as its homebred colt Wild Shot, by farm stallion Trappe Shot, notched his first stakes victory in the G3 Pat Day Mile at Churchill Downs on the Kentucky Derby Day undercard. Wild Shot overcame pace setter Uncontested at the head of the stretch before cruising to a - [Claiborne Stallions Well Represented at OBS April](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-stallions-well-represented-obs-april/) - Offspring by Claiborne stallions brought some impressive prices at the Ocala Breeders Sale Co.’s spring sale of 2-year-olds in training April 25-28. Orb led the way when his son, Hip No. 28, fetched $685,000 to top the first session of the sale. Consigned as Hip No. 28 by Randy Miles, agent, the colt was bought - [Miss Sky Warrior (First Samurai) Draws Post 10 For KY Oaks](https://claibornefarm.com/miss-sky-warrior-first-samurai-draws-post-10-ky-oaks/) - Claiborne will have a major rooting interest this Friday in the G1 Kentucky Oaks. One of the farm's stallions—First Samurai—has a daughter that will go postward in the Run for the Lilies. Miss Sky Warrior represented her sire in a big way and stamped her ticket for the Oaks with a resounding 13-length victory in the G2 Gazelle over nine - [War Correspondent (War Front) Scores Confident Victory in Miami Mile](https://claibornefarm.com/war-correspondent-war-front-scores-confident-victory-miami-mile/) - After knocking on the door in graded stakes company earlier this year with a third in the G1 Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap, War Correspondent came through in a major way for his sire, War Front, with a confident score in the G3 Miami Mile at the Florida track April 29. Ridden by jockey Tyler Gaffalione, - [Orb Colt Tops First Session of OBS April Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/orb-colt-tops-first-session-obs-april-sale/) - Just as Kentucky Derby winner Orb impressed on the racetrack, so his offspring are earning admiration in the auction ring. During Orb’s short time at stud, several of his sons and daughters have fetched major prices at sales from coast to coast. The latest in that elite group was a $685,000 colt at the Ocala - [Data Link's First Starter Is A Winner](https://claibornefarm.com/data-links-first-starter-winner/) - Claiborne Farm stallion Data Link was represented by his first winner April 19 when his juvenile daughter Di Maria scored a decisive three-length victory in her career debut at Gulfstream Park. Trained by Javier Negrete for Carlos Munoz, Di Maria is the first starter for Data Link. She was quick out of the gate in - [Blame Achieves International Success with French G3W Senga](https://claibornefarm.com/blame-achieves-international-success-french-g3w-senga/) - Blame’s 3-year-old daughter Senga represented her sire with his first GSW of 2017 when she outlasted 31-1 outsider La Sardane in the one-mile G3 Prix de la Grotte Etalon Kendargent at Chantilly in France. “She was a bit nervous beforehand, maybe because she was fresh, but they tend to be a little like that in - [American Patriot (War Front) Notches First G1W](https://claibornefarm.com/american-patriot-war-front-notches-first-g1w/) - American Patriot became the first G1 winner of 2017 for War Front when the 4-year-old colt scored a heart-pounding neck victory in the Makers 46 Mile at Keeneland April 14. Trained by Todd Pletcher for owner/breeder WinStar Farm, American Patriot outlasted Heart to Heart in the final strides of the $300,000 contest under jockey Javier - [Miss Sky Warrior (First Samurai) Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Win](https://claibornefarm.com/miss-sky-warrior-first-samurai-picks-fifth-consecutive-win/) - First Samurai’s 3-year-old daughter Miss Sky Warrior continued her hot streak and stamped her ticket for the G1 Kentucky Oaks with a resounding 13-length victory in the G2 Gazelle at Aqueduct Racetrack April 8. Trained by Kelly Breen for owner/breeder Arlene London, Miss Sky Warrior completed the 1 1/8 miles in 1:51.71 under jockey Paco - [Orb and Blame Offspring Have Big Results at Barretts Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/orb-blame-offspring-big-results-barretts-sale/) - Claiborne stallions Orb and Blame experienced some nice results at the recent Barrett’s select 2-year-olds in training sale. Kentucky Derby winner Orb had two offspring bring six figures at the California auction. The top seller was Hip 86, a $320,000 filly bought by Speedway Stables. Consigned by Sequel Bloodstock, agent, she is out of the - [Algorithms Filly Dominates in Debut at Fair Grounds](https://claibornefarm.com/algorithms-filly-dominates-debut-fair-grounds/) - Minnie Blip, a 3-year-old daughter of Algorithms, powered to a dominating 7 ¼-length victory over Belle Star Park in her career debut, the eighth race at Fair Grounds March 23. Sent off at odds of 8-1, Minnie Blip secured the lead following an exciting three-wide bid in the stretch and completed the six-furlong contest in - [Mastery to Stand at Claiborne Farm Upon Retirement](https://claibornefarm.com/mastery-claiborne/) - Undefeated Grade 1 winner Mastery will stand at Claiborne Farm upon retirement, according to representative Bernie Sams. The three-year-old son of Candy Ride (ARG) is a perfect 4-for-4 in his racing career, including dominant victories in last year’s Los Alamitos Cash Call Futurity (gr.I) and Bob Hope Stakes (gr.III), and this year’s San Felipe (gr.II). - [Claiborne Stallions Lead the Way at OBS March Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-stallions-lead-way-obs-march/) - Claiborne Farm stallions Orb, Flatter, War Front and Data Link were among the top stars of the show during the Ocala Breeders’ Sale Co.’s March sale of 2-year-olds March 14-15. Kentucky Derby winner and promising freshman sire Orb shone brightest of all when his juvenile son fetched $1.25 million to top the first session of - [Orb Colt Brings $1.25 Million at OBS March Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/8445-2/) - Kentucky Derby winner Orb made headlines once again when his juvenile son fetched $1.25 million to top the first session of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co.’s 2-year-old in training sale March 14. Consigned by Crupi’s New Castle, he was bought by Solis/Litt on behalf of LNJ Foxwoods and partners Nancy Favreau and Kathy Psoinos. "It - [Data Link Offspring Impress at OBS Under Tack Show](https://claibornefarm.com/data-link-offspring-impress-obs/) - Grade I-winning Claiborne stallion Data Link is represented by several solid juveniles going into the OBS March 2-year-olds in training sale. Of the seven Data Link offspring consigned to the March 14-15 auction, two of them turned in especially eye-catching performances during the under tack show. Hip 466 worked an eighth of a mile in - [Flatter Filly Has Co-Fastest One-Furlong Time at OBS March](https://claibornefarm.com/flatter-filly-co-fastest-one-furlong-time-obs-march/) - A filly by Claiborne stallion Flatter turned in one of the four fastest works at the 1/8-mile distance at the opening session of the Under Tack Show for the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co.’s 2017 March Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training March 9. Hip No. 81, a flashy gray or roan filly, stopped the timer in - [Miss Sky Warrior (First Samurai) Wins Davona Dale, Sets Sights On KY Oaks](https://claibornefarm.com/miss-sky-warrior-first-samurai-wins-davona-dale-sets-sights-ky-oaks/) - First Samurai was represented by his first stakes winner of 2017 when Miss Sky Warrior scored a half-length victory in the G2 Davona Dales Stakes following an impressive three-wide move on the final turn at Gulfstream Park March 4. The sophomore filly recorded a final time of 1:38.49 over a fast track in the one-mile - [$500k 2YO Colt Becomes Orb's Newest Best Seller!](https://claibornefarm.com/500k-2yo-colt-becomes-orbs-newest-best-seller/) - Orb was well represented in the sales ring when one of his 2-year-old sons fetched $500,000 from the China Horse Club and WinStar Farm at the Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream sale. The bay colt is the most expensive offspring to sell at public auction thus far for his young sire. Consigned by Ciaran Dunne’s Wavertree Stables, he is - [Petrov (Flatter) Runs Second in G3 Southwest Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/petrov-flatter-runs-second-g3-southwest-stakes/) - Rialto Racing Stables and Southern Springs Stables’ 3-year-old colt Petrov engaged in an exciting stretch duel with One Liner in the G3 Southwest Stakes before finishing a game second behind his rival in the Feb. 20 contest at Oaklawn Park. A son of Claiborne stallion Flatter, Petrov previously ran second in Oaklawn Park’s Smarty Jones - [Untrapped (Trappe Shot) Runner-up in G3 Risen Star S.](https://claibornefarm.com/untrapped-trappe-shot-runner-g3-risen-star-s/) - Trappe Shot’s son Untrapped continued working toward the road to the Kentucky Derby when he spun five wide into the stretch and finished a game second behind Girvin in the G2 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds Feb. 25. Trained by Steve Asmussen, the bay colt is owned by Michael Langford, who bought him for - [Another Big Weekend For Flatter](https://claibornefarm.com/another-big-weekend-flatter/) - Flatter enjoyed a fine weekend on Feb. 4 when his offspring Favorable Outcome and Sheer Flatter respectively won and placed in graded stakes on two different coasts. At Gulfstream Park in Florida, Klaravich Stables and William H. Lawrence's sophomore colt Favorable Outcome ran true to his name in the G2 Swale Stakes. The Chad Brown-trained - [Lea Sires First Foal](https://claibornefarm.com/lea-sires-first-foal/) - Claiborne Farm's Lea sired his first foal Jan. 22 when a bay filly was born at the Hancock family’s farm near Paris, Ky. The filly is out of the winning Cozzene mare Winikins. “If they all look like her, Lea will have a great looking first crop and be off to a successful start as - [CLAIBORNE'S LATE SIRE PULPIT WELL REPRESENTED AT ECLIPSE AWARDS](https://claibornefarm.com/claibornes-late-sire-pulpit-well-represented-eclipse-awards/) - Claiborne Farm's remarkable sire Pulpit passed away at the age of 18 in 2012, but his legacy as a sire continues to endure. The most recent evidence of Pulpit’s greatness can be seen in the older dirt male category for this year’s Eclipse Awards. Interestingly, the trio of finalists—California Chrome, Frosted and Lord Nelson—are all - [Flatlined Starts New Year With Graded Stakes Victory](https://claibornefarm.com/flatlined-starts-new-year-graded-stakes-victory/) - Flatter rang in the New Year on a winning note when his 5-year-old son Flatlined captured the G2 Fort Lauderdale Stakes at Gulfstream Park Jan. 14. “The Flatters just get better with age, like I had with Flat Out,” said trainer Scooter Dickey, who saddled Flat Out for a victory in the 2011 G1 Jockey - [Algorithms' Daughter Sophie Germain Named TDN Rising Star](https://claibornefarm.com/algorithms-daughter-sophie-germain-named-tdn-rising-star/) - Sophie Germain’s career got off to a scintillating start when the juvenile daughter of Algorithms drew clear in the stretch to post a three-length victory in the fourth race at Aqueduct Dec. 3, earning TDN Rising Star honors in the process. The gray filly was making her first start for trainer Chad Brown and owners Bradley - [3 Stakes Wins in 3 Weeks for Sire First Samurai](https://claibornefarm.com/first-samurai-three-stakes-wins-november/) - First Samurai enjoyed a stellar Thanksgiving weekend when two of his offspring—Miss Sky Warrior and Stacked Deck—scored stakes victories on consecutive days Nov. 25 and 26. The son of Giant’s Causeway--Freddie Fisson, by Dixieland Band now has three black-type scores to his credit for the month of November. First Samurai picked up his first victory - [War Front Offspring Finish First and Third in G3 Jimmy Durante](https://claibornefarm.com/war-front-offspring-finish-first-third-g3-jimmy-durant/) - War Front continued to add black-type to his resume late in the year when two of his offspring—Journey Home and With Honors—finished first and third respectively in the G3 Jimmy Durante Stakes at Del Mar. Sam Son Farm’s Journey Home made an impressive late rally and sailed clear to win the race by 1 1/4 - [Champion Stacked Deck (First Samurai) does it again!](https://claibornefarm.com/champion-stacked-deck-first-samurai/) - Stacked Deck, the speedy son of Claiborne sire First Samurai, picked up the third graded stakes win of his career with a victory in the Kennedy Road Stakes (G2) at Woodbine Nov. 25. It was the second time in as many years the 5-year-old sprinter has won this six furlong event, and puts him in a - [Claiborne Stallions Shine at Keeneland November](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-stallions-shine-keeneland-november/) - Several offspring of Claiborne stallions lit up the bid board with big prices at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale, including War Front, Blame, and Trappe Shot. War Front, whose offspring have made headlines throughout the year on the racetrack have also commanded attention in the sale ring. Twenty-three horses by War Front were bought - [Trappe Shot's Son Untrapped Earns TDN Rising Star Status](https://claibornefarm.com/trappe-shots-son-untrapped-earns-tdn-rising-star-status/) - Trappe Shot’s juvenile son Untrapped earned TDN Rising Star status when he cruised to a convincing 5 ¼-length victory in the eighth race at Churchill Downs Nov. 20. Trained by Steve Asmussen, Untrapped entered the starting gate as the 6-5 favorite. After stalking the pace set by Adulation, he made a four-wide move on the - [Champion Runhappy Retired to Claiborne Farm](https://claibornefarm.com/champion-runhappy-retired-claiborne-farm/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Paris, Ky – Gallery Racing has announced that 2015 Eclipse Champion Sprinter Runhappy has been retired from racing and will enter stud at Claiborne Farm in 2017. Undefeated in sprint competition, Runhappy won at six different tracks, scoring on both all-weather and dirt surfaces labeled fast, sloppy and muddy, all the while - [Mare in Foal to Blame Brings 900K](https://claibornefarm.com/mare-foal-blame-brings-900k/) - Cut in Stone, a winning daughter of Speightstown in foal to Claiborne stallion Blame, commanded an impressive price of $900,000 during the second session of the Keeneland November breeding stock sale. Consigned by Burleson Farms, agent, Cut in Stone was bought by Reynolds Bell for Alpha/Delta Stables. Bred in Kentucky by Colts Neck Stables, the - [Flatter's Daughter Paola Queen Brings $1.7 Million at Keeneland](https://claibornefarm.com/flatters-daughter-paola-queen-brings-1-7-million-keeneland/) - Flatter had a profitable day at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale when his grade I-winning daughter Paola Queen fetched $1.7 million and was the fourth highest-priced horse sold during the second session on Nov. 9. Offered as Hip 274 by Brookdale Sales, agent, the 3-year-old filly was bought by SF Bloodstock. Paola Queen scored - [Major Demand For War Front Offspring at Keeneland November](https://claibornefarm.com/major-demand-war-front-offspring-keeneland-november/) - The demand for War Front offspring in the sales ring has been in line with the strong performances of his sons and daughter on the track. The stallion garnered major positive attention with impressive prices during the first two days of the Keeneland November breeding stock sale, including three horses that brought seven figures. His - [Ironicus to Join Claiborne Stallions in 2017](https://claibornefarm.com/ironicus-join-claiborne-stallions-2017/) - Paris, KY - Claiborne Farm is proud to announce that millionaire Ironicus will retire from racing to join its stallion roster in 2017. “This talented homebred had a solid race career as a three-time graded stakes winner and multiple grade I performer. We believe his accomplishments on the racetrack, as well as his impressive bloodlines - [Miss Sky Warrior Wins Stakes Debut, Becomes First Samurai's 12th Graded Blacktype Victor](https://claibornefarm.com/miss-sky-warrior-wins-stakes-debut-becomes-samurais-12th-graded-blacktype-victor/) - Miss Sky Warrior became the latest star among the dozen graded stakes winners sired by First Samurai when the juvenile filly captured the G3 Tempted Stakes at Aqueduct Nov. 5. Miss Sky Warrior was making her stakes debut in the $200,000 one-mile race. She outlasted Berned and Eloquent Riddle in midstretch and posted a three-quarter-length advantage - [Algorithms Sires First Stakes Winner](https://claibornefarm.com/algorithms-sires-first-stakes-winner/) - Freshman sire Algorithms was represented by his first stakes winner when his juvenile son Vanish won the Clarendon Stakes by a nose at Woodbine Nov. 5. Trained by Mark Casse for Gary Barber, Vanish outlasted front-runner Katalox in the final strides of the $150,000 contest at the Canada track. The chestnut colt covered six furlongs in 1:09.19. Jockey - [2016 Consignment at the Keeneland November Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/2016-consignment-keeneland-november-sale/) - Below please find the Claiborne Farm consignment at the annual Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale. To view our past sales results, visit our Sales page or click here. [report id="7363" title="2016 Keeneland November Sale Entries"] - [ORB Colt Tops Second Session at Fasig October Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/orb-colt-tops-second-session-fasig-october-sale/) - A yearling colt by Kentucky Derby winner ORB commanded the highest price during the second session of Fasig-Tipton's October Sale. Hip 759, out of the Medaglia d'Oro mare Zealous Gold and from the family of champion SONGBIRD, was purchased by trainer Tony Dutrow for $300,000. ORB's progeny have been well-received by buyers thus far, bringing - [Chastise Comes Through For Blame at Keeneland](https://claibornefarm.com/chastise-comes-blame-keeneland/) - Claiborne homebred juvenile filly Chastise earned more recognition for her sire, Blame, when she impressively broke her maiden in the fourth race at Keeneland Oct. 12. Chastise entered the turf contest after closing well to be third in her debut going 1 1/16 miles at Saratoga Race Course. By virtue of that effort, the Todd - [Avenge becomes newest Grade 1 winner for War Front](https://claibornefarm.com/avenge-becomes-newest-grade-1-winner-war-front/) - War Front’s status as an upper echelon sire climbed to new heights when two of his offspring won stakes races the first weekend of October, including Rodeo Drive Stakes (gr. I) victor Avenge. Avenge, a 4-year-old filly, represented War Front with his first North American grade I victory. On Sept. 24, the stallion’s juvenile daughter - [New 2yo stakes winner for Trappe Shot as Mirai stays undefeated](https://claibornefarm.com/new-2yo-stakes-winner-trappe-shot-mirai-stays-undefeated/) - Mirai added to his sire Trappe Shot’s accolades when winning a spirited running of the $150,000 Bertram F. Bongard Stakes for New York-bred juveniles at Belmont Park Oct. 2. It was the second straight victory in as many career starts for the unbeaten chestnut colt. A fast emerging sire of 2-year-old winners, Trappe Shot ranks among - [War Front daughters run 1-2 in Cheveley Park Stakes (G1)](https://claibornefarm.com/war-front-daughters-run-1-2-cheveley-park-stakes-g1/) - Prolific young sire War Front made headlines once again when two of his juvenile daughters, Brave Anna and Roly Poly, finished first and second, respectively in the GI Connolly’s Red Mills Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket Sept 24. Aidan O’Brien trains both daughters of War Front. After a thrilling duel to the wire, Evelyn Stockwell’s - [Trappe Shot filly tops session at Keeneland](https://claibornefarm.com/trappe-shot-filly-tops-session-keeneland/) - A yearling by Claiborne Sire Trappe Shot was the top-priced filly of the day September 24th as the bidding continued at Keeneland's September Sale. Hip 3891, out of the blacktype mare Stormandaprayer, was purchased by McMahon and Hill Bloodstock for $87,000. The filly is half-sister to talented 2-year-old Harlands Thunder, a winner in her debut - [Blame colt commands $390,000 at Keeneland September Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/blame-colt-commands-390000-keeneland-september-sale/) - Eclipse Champion Blame, the #1 3rd-crop sire by lifetime Graded Stakes Horses, continues to appeal to buyers in the sales ring. Also, ranked #1 of his crop by Sales Average and Median, Blame set a new personal best when Hip 171 sold for $390,000 at Keeneland's September Sale. It was the highest priced yearling colt - [Algorithms 2nd-crop yearlings impress at Keeneland September Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/algorithms-2nd-crop-yearlings-impress-keeneland-september-sale/) - Algorithms, the undefeated son of Bernardini, sent his 2nd-crop yearlings through the Keeneland sales pavilion this week and buyers seem to be impressed. Through Book 3, all six offered have sold, including an impressive colt out of the mare Trip, who went for $220,000 to agent Steven Young. The colt was consigned by Claiborne Farm as - [ON LEAVE (War Front) wins G2 Sands Point Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/leave-war-front-wins-g2-sands-point-stakes/) - On Leave, the 3yo daughter of Claiborne sire War Front, romped going gate to wire in the Sands Point Stakes (G2) Sept 17 at Belmont. Out of blue hen mare Meghan's Joy (A.P. Indy), On Leave completed the 1 1/8 mile on turf in 1:47.82. It was the first Graded Stakes win of her career - [Claiborne's Session 3 Highlights at Keeneland September Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/claibornes-session-3-highlights-keeneland-september-sale/) - Keeneland's marathon yearling sale continued today with big numbers. The overall average was up 14.56% and median up 20%. War Front once again led the Claiborne charge with two colts bring over a million each. Hip 571 out of Prize Catch was hammered down for $1.9 million to Shadwell. Earlier in the day, Hip 467 - [Claiborne's Day 2 Highlights at Keeneland September Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/claibornes-day-2-highlights-keeneland-september-sale/) - The action picked up late in the session of Day 2 at the Keeneland September Sale. Overall, numbers remained steady with a slight rise in average and increase in median. For Claiborne, the highlight of the day was Hip 305, a WAR FRONT colt out of Don't Trick Her, which sold for $900,000 (tied for the - [War Front filly tops Day 1 at Keeneland September](https://claibornefarm.com/war-front-filly-tops-day-1-keeneland-september/) - A remarkable filly by War Front out of Aloof brought $900,000 in the opening session of Keeneland's September Sale. Purchased by agent John Ferguson, she was the 2nd overall highest priced lot of the day and the highest-priced filly. A War Front colt (Hip 78, out of G1 winner Sweet Lulu) commanded a final bid - [More Stakes Success for Top Sire War Front](https://claibornefarm.com/stakes-success-top-sire-war-front/) - It was another fruitful weekend in the stakes ranks for Claiborne's prolific sire War Front. Mosler tasted victory in the $100,000 Laurel Dash Stakes Sept 10th, while War Dancer prevailed in the PTHA President's Cup Stakes the same day. These two stakes victories showed the versatility and staying power for the sire known for his proclivity to - [Champion Stacked Deck (First Samurai) wins Ontario Jockey Club S.](https://claibornefarm.com/champion-stacked-deck-first-samurai-wins-ontario-jockey-club-s/) - Reigning Canadian Sprint Champion Stacked Deck returned to his winning ways Sept 11, capturing the Ontario Jockey Club Stakes at Woodbine. The final time for the six furlongs was 1:08.79. This marked the 8th win of his career and pushed his career earnings to $476,601. The Sovereign Award-winning son of Claiborne sire First Samurai is trained - [Onus (Blame) sets another course record](https://claibornefarm.com/onus-blame-sets-another-course-record/) - Onus, the daughter of Claiborne Farm sire Blame, set her 3rd career course record in winning the Lady Baltimore Stakes Sept 10th. It was the 5th win for the speedy gray filly who was bred and is raced by Stuart S. Janney, III under trainer Shug McGaughey. The victory in the Lady Baltimore Stakes pushed her - [Flatlined Becomes Newest Stakes Winner for Flatter](https://claibornefarm.com/flatlined-becomes-newest-stakes-winner-flatter/) - Flatlined, a son of Claiborne sire FLATTER out of the Unbridled's Song mare Buttercup's Song, triumphed in the Old Friends Stakes Sept 8. The bay gelding took the lead off the far turn and drove home for the victory, a neck ahead of Graded Stakes horse Perfectly Majestic. He completed the turf mile and 70 yards - [4 in a row for Blame's Queen Caroline](https://claibornefarm.com/3-row-blames-queen-caroline/) - Claiborne sire BLAME is currently ranked the leading 3rd-crop sire... both in the sales ring AND on the racetrack. With 11 lifetime Graded Stakes Horses, Blame ranks #1 among his crop. And his commercial appeal is just as strong as his proclivity to produce black-type runners. Again, among 3rd-crop stallions, Blame stands atop the list - [4 stakes winners this weekend for redhot sire War Front](https://claibornefarm.com/4-stakes-winners-weekend-redhot-sire-war-front/) - War Front made a big splash on Labor Day weekend when five of his offspring won races across the United States. On Sept. 3, Lull represented her sire in the Exacta Systems Juvenile Fillies Stakes at Kentucky Downs; while Diamond Bachelor won The Vid Stakes at Gulfstream Park. War Front’s hot streak continued the next - [2016 Claiborne Farm Consignment at Keeneland September Yearling Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/2016-claiborne-farm-consignment-keeneland-september-yearling-sale/) - Below please find the Claiborne Farm consignment at the annual Keeneland September Yearling Sale. To view our past sales results, visit our Sales page or click here. [report id="6983" title="2016 Keeneland September Yearling Sale"] - [War Front Notches His 50th Stakes Winner](https://claibornefarm.com/war-front-notches-50th-stakes-winner/) - War Front, the world’s leading active sire of 2-year-olds, notched his 50thstakes winner Aug. 28. The horse that provided that milestone was 2-year-old colt Intelligence Cross, who captured the G3 Round Tower Stakes in commanding fashion at the Curragh in Ireland. Owned by Coolmore and partners, Intelligence Cross easily beat eight rivals in the Round - [Intelligence Cross (War Front) wins G3 Round Tower Stakes at The Curragh](https://claibornefarm.com/intelligence-cross-war-front-wins-g3-round-tower-stakes-curragh/) - Claiborne sire WAR FRONT increased his lead as the World's #1 Sire of 2yos with a victory this weekend by his juvenile son INTELLIGENCE CROSS in the Round Tower Stakes (G3) at The Curragh. Ranked #1 sire of juveniles by Graded Stakes Winners and Graded Stakes Horses, War Front continues his dominance among the world's best sires. - [Economic Model (Flatter) Runs 2nd in G1 King's Bishop](https://claibornefarm.com/economic-model-flatter-runs-2nd-g1-kings-bishop/) - A year ago, Economic Model made his 2yo debut at Saratoga. The son of Flatter won handily, by over 2 lengths. In his next start, the first of his 3yo campaign, he ran 2nd in the G2 Swale Stakes. His only hiccup was this year's G2 Tampa Bay Derby, where he finished off-the-board among a - [Rachel's Temper (Flatter) Takes Saratoga's $100k Summer Colony Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/rachels-temper-flatter-takes-saratogas-100k-summer-colony-stakes/) - RACHEL'S TEMPER emerged victorious in her stakes debut, becoming the 9th stakes winner of 2016 for her sire, FLATTER. Sent off at 3-1 odds, she trailed by as many as 12 lengths behind a lightning fast pace. Waiting patiently to make her move, the dark bay gained ground nearing the final turn, swung five wide, and overtook - [Another TDN Rising Star for Flatter](https://claibornefarm.com/another-tdn-rising-star-flatter/) - For the second time in the last 34 days, The Thoroughbred Daily News has honored a son of Claiborne sire FLATTER with the distinguished title of TDN RISING STAR. Favorable Outcome, a 2yo colt out of the stakes winning mare Shananies Song, turned in a dashing performance in his debut at Saratoga. Settled into third - [Yo Carm (Flatter) wins Bruce D. Memorial Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/yo-carm-flatter-wins-bruce-d-memorial-stakes/) - Yo Carm, a 3yo colt by FLATTER out of Iolanda, won the $75,000 Bruce D. Memorial Stakes at Arlington Park Aug 13. It was a sentimental victory for owner/breeder Ed Fortino, who is the brother-in-law of this stakes race's namesake, the late Bruce Duchossois. This race marked the Polytrack debut for Yo Carm, who prevailed by a half - [Another 2yo Winner for Trappe Shot](https://claibornefarm.com/another-2yo-winner-trappe-shot/) - Claiborne Farm's TRAPPE SHOT, the leading son at stud for champion sire Tapit, recorded his 16th juvenile winner Aug 18 with a dominating 4-length score by MIRAI at Saratoga. It was the first start for the 2yo colt out of That’s Ok (by Not For Love). Purchased for $280,000 at the OBS March Sale, she is - [Saratoga Sale Report](https://claibornefarm.com/saratoga-sale-report/) - A total of 13 Claiborne-sired yearlings brought six-figure prices at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale August 8-9. A filly by WAR FRONT (#239) lead the charge of selected yearlings, selling for $700,000 to Casse & Casse Agent. Out of the Graded Stakes-placed Carson City mare City Sister, the filly is half to two stakes horses, including - [More Stakes Success for War Front](https://claibornefarm.com/stakes-success-war-front/) - War Front, the world's leading sire of 2-year-olds in 2016, has added more stakes success to his already stellar record. On August 6th, ROYAL ARTILLERY captured the Betfred Rose of Lancaster Stakes (G3) at Haydock, becoming the 27th Graded Stakes Winner for his prolific sire. Stateside that same day, 4-time Graded Stakes Winner DEPARTING finished runner-up - [Algorithms, Leading 1st-crop Sire by Winners and Stakes Horses](https://claibornefarm.com/algorithms-leading-1st-crop-sire-winners-stakes-horses/) - Algorithms, the undefeated Graded Stakes-winning son of Bernardini added another stakes horse to his young sire record with a runner-up finish by Bay Numbers in the Tyro Stakes at Monmouth Aug 7. Bay Numbers broke his maiden earlier this summer with an impressive 6 1/4 length score at Monmouth. In his first trial among Graded - [Another BIG day for Flatter!](https://claibornefarm.com/another-big-day-flatter/) - Claiborne sire FLATTER continues to assert his merits as one of the nation's top value sires. Standing for $30,000, the son of A.P. Indy ranks among the elite company of Curlin, Tapit, Uncle Mo, Kitten's Joy, and Medaglia d'Oro with 2 Grade 1 winners and 4 Grade 1 stakes horses in 2016. On August 6th, - [Claiborne Sires Racking Up TDN Rising Stars in 2016!](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-sires-racking-tdn-rising-stars-2016/) - Claiborne’s stallions have the honored distinction of being represented by six TDN Rising Stars so far in 2016. TDN Rising stars are race winners marked by the international racing website in the first few starts of his or her career as having a strong potential to graduate into graded stakes-winning status. Not surprisingly, Claiborne’s precocious - [Another 2yo winner for War Front](https://claibornefarm.com/another-2yo-winner-war-front/) - War Front, the world's #1 sire of 2-year-olds, picked up another juvenile winner Aug 4th. Lancaster Bomber, a colt out of Sun Shower (IRE) by Indian Ridge (IRE) scored in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden at Leopardstown. A late charge down the stretch capped the victory for the half brother to multiple Graded - [Haulani, first British winner for freshman sire Algorithms](https://claibornefarm.com/haulani-first-british-winner-freshman-sire-algorithms/) - Claiborne Farm's ALGORITHMS is quickly becoming a standout among freshman sires. The undefeated son of Bernardini is among the leading 1st-crop stallions by winners (6), stakes horses (2), and graded stakes horses (1). On August 3rd, Haulani became the first British winner for the U.S. sire and 6th winner overall. The 2-year-old colt, out of the winning - [War Front Ranked #1 World's Leading Juvenile Sire](https://claibornefarm.com/war-front-ranked-1-worlds-leading-juvenile-sire/) - War Front’s sire power soared during the month of July and has continued to gain momentum into August. The son of Danzig is currently ranked as the world’s leading sire of 2-year-olds. He has earned international acclaim the last two years with major winners across the globe, and in July his runners had 17 victories - [Seeking the Gold Euthanized at Age 31](https://claibornefarm.com/seeking-gold-euthanized-age-31/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Paris, Ky - Multiple Grade 1 winner and top sire Seeking The Gold has died at the age of 31. He was euthanized July 28 from infirmities of old age, according to Claiborne Farm representative Bernie Sams. The brilliant son of Mr. Prospector, out of the Buckpasser mare Con Game, was foaled - [Blame ranks #3 among all sires in Comparable Index](https://claibornefarm.com/blame-ranks-3-among-sires-comparative-index/) - Blame, the Eclipse champion, 3-time Grade 1 winner, and spoiler of Zenyatta's historic undefeated streak in the Breeders' Cup Classic, is currently ranked the #3 sire in the world by Comparable Index. This list includes the company of some of the most sought after sires in the world, such as: 1. Bernardini 2. Giant's Causeway - [Orb colt fetches $190,000 at Fasig July Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/orb-colt-fetches-190000-fasig-july-sale/) - A strapping colt by Orb was among the top 20 hips sold at the Fasig-Tipton July Selected Yearling Sale July 12. Out of the Speightstown mare Mullins Bay, full/half sister to three stakes winners and from the family of Strike the Gold, the colt was purchased by Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners for $190,000. He was bred in - [Algorithms #1 Freshman Sire by combined Winners and Stakes Horses](https://claibornefarm.com/algorithms-1-freshman-sire-combined-winners-stakes-horses/) - Claiborne sire Algorithms is off to an impressive start at stud. The son of Bernardini retired undefeated, including a 5 length triumph over champion Hansen in the Holy Bull (G3). His first crop 2yos commanded prices up to $180,000 in the auction ring earlier this year, and now those juveniles are proving their worth on the - [Chasing Aces (Flatter) breaks track record, named TDN Rising Star](https://claibornefarm.com/chasing-acres-flatter-breaks-track-record-named-tdn-rising-star/) - Chasing Aces, a 2yo colt by Flatter out of Endless Sea, trounced a strong field of maidens July 17 to earn TDN Rising Star status. Ridden by Tyler Baze, the Kentucky-bred colt finished the 5 furlongs in a blistering 56.21, with a sharp final quarter in :23.03. The impressive run broke a 52-year-old Del Mar track record set - [Another impressive maiden winner for Algorithms](https://claibornefarm.com/another-impressive-maiden-winner-algorithms/) - Bay Numbers represented Claiborne stallion Algorithms in spectacular fashion when the 2-year-old colt broke his maiden at second asking by 6 ¼ lengths at Monmouth Park July 9. Trained by Edward Plesa Jr. for Live Oak Plantation, Bay Numbers came into the race off a fifth-place effort in a maiden event at Monmouth June 3. - [Claiborne Exacta in the G3 Dwyer!](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-exacta-g3-dwyer/) - It was a huge day for Claiborne Farm when two runners sired by the farm’s stallions, Fish Trappe Road and Economic Model, finished first and second respectively in the G3 Dwyer Stakes at Belmont Park July 9. Fish Trappe Road, a 3-year-old son of Trappe Shot, became the first black-type winner for his young sire - [War Front on a roll!](https://claibornefarm.com/war-front-roll/) - War Front’s recent hot streak is worth more than just a passing glance. In the past 40 days, the strapping son of Danzig has been represented by more than 30 winners, including several stakes winners. War Front had an especially stellar first week of July. Over a four-day span, four of his offspring won or - [Roly Poly (War Front) rolls to victory in the G3 Grangecon](https://claibornefarm.com/roly-poly-war-front-rolls-victory-g3-grangecon/) - Roly Poly, a 2-year-old daughter of prominent juvenile sire War Front, coasted in mid-division early before battling Seafront in the final furlongs to capture the G3 Grangecon Stud Stakes by a neck at the Curragh June 26. Trained by Aidan O'Brien for Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith and Mrs. John Magnier, Roly Poly was successful in - [Queen Caroline (Blame) reigns supreme in Nellie Mae Cox Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/queen-caroline-blame-reigns-supreme-nellie-mae-cox-stakes/) - Blame sired his third stakes winner of the year when the Michael Matz-trained 3-year-old filly Queen Caroline captured the $60,000 Nellie Mae Cox Stakes in her first black-type attempt at Pimlico June 25. The victory was especially sweet for Virginia-based horsewoman Amy Moore, who notched her first stakes win as a Thoroughbred owner in the - [Brave Anna (War Front) tops G3 Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot](https://claibornefarm.com/brave-anna-war-front-tops-g3-albany-stakes-royal-ascot/) - Brave Anna, the talented daughter of Claiborne stallion War Front, took the G3 Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot in impressive fashion on June 17. A rough start positioned the 2-year-old filly at the back of the field, but by the time they reached the quarter pole, Brave Anna rallied, making a determined move and drove - [Progeny by Claiborne Sires Impress at OBS June Breeze Show](https://claibornefarm.com/progeny-claiborne-sires-impress-obs-june-breeze-show/) - Look for a pair of fast fillies this week when the OBS June sale kicks off in Ocala. A filly by WAR FRONT out of Forty Moves stopped the clock in :10 flat. She will be offered as Hip #316. Also impressive was a filly by young sire Trappe Shot (TAPIT) out of Passive Overflow. - [Economic Model (Flatter) scores in Easy Goer Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/economic-model-flatter-scores-easy-goer-stakes/) - Economic Model, a three-year-old son of top sire FLATTER, came from behind, rode the rail, and closed strong to win the $150,000 Easy Goer Stakes at Belmont by 1 1/2 lengths on June 11. It was an impressive win amongst a strong field that included Rebel Stakes (G2) winner CUPID, who entered the gate as - [Algorithms colt breezes :21 flat at OBS](https://claibornefarm.com/algorithms-colt-breezes-21-flat-obs/) - A colt by freshman sire Algorithms out of Javelina breezed in :21 flat at the OBS June under tack show June 7. Consigned by Price Thoroughbreds, he will be offered for sale next Wednesday, June 15th as Hip 435. The time of :21 flat was the co-fastest time of the day at the distance. Algorithms - [Sweet Victory (Blame) takes $200,000 Penn Oaks](https://claibornefarm.com/sweet-victory-blame-takes-200000-penn-oaks/) - Coming off an impressive win in the Honey Ryder Stakes last month, SWEET VICTORY (Blame) rallied to win the $200,000 Penn Oaks by 1 1/2 lengths June 4th going 1 mile on the turf. Settling in off the pace along the backstretch, Sweet Victory went three wide around the turn and pulled clear for the win. - [Take Cover (War Front) Wins PA Governor's Cup](https://claibornefarm.com/take-cover-war-front-wins-pa-governors-cup/) - Take Cover, by Claiborne's internationally acclaimed sire WAR FRONT, brought home the $150,000 Pennsylvania Governor's Cup June 4th. It was his third victory in a row and first in stakes company. After stalking the pace, the Alan Goldberg trained Take Cover, made his move at the quarter pole, going wide and surging home for the - [Flatterywillgetyou captures Bouwerie Stakes, extends her winning streak](https://claibornefarm.com/flatterywillgetyou-captures-bouwerie-stakes-extends-winning-streak/) - FLATTERYWILLGETYOU, the talented daughter of Claiborne sire FLATTER, continued her hot streak May 30, winning the $125,000 Bouwerie Stakes at Belmont. After a 3rd place finish in her only start at 2, she is undefeated in four starts this year, with earnings approaching $200,000. Bred by First Class Thoroughbreds, she is trained by Linda Rice for Everythings - [1st U.S. winner for Algorithms scores by over 10 lengths!](https://claibornefarm.com/1st-u-s-winner-algorithms-scores-10-lengths/) - Recruiting Ready, the first U.S. winner by promising young sire Algorithms (Bernardini) romped home impressively in his debut at Pimlico. Never in doubt, the 2yo colt drew off easily, winning by 10 1/4 lengths. His dominant performance earned TDN Rising Star accolades. Recruiting Ready is the second winner overall for Claiborne's freshman sire, following Storm of - [Big Weekend for BLAME](https://claibornefarm.com/big-weekend-blame/) - Claiborne sire BLAME, the #1 third-crop sire by both Comp Index and lifetime Graded Stakes Horses, was represented by 4 winners this past weekend, including a Course Record Setter, new TDN Rising Star, and a stakes horse. PROMOTE was awarded TDN rising star status with an emphatic win in maiden special weight company at Belmont - [Taris (Flatter) dominates G1 Humana Distaff](https://claibornefarm.com/taris-flatter-dominates-g1-humana-distaff/) - Taris drew off to a 5 3/4 length victory in the G1 Humana Distaff at Churchill Downs on Derby Day. The win pushed her career earnings over $1-million. The talented daughter of FLATTER completed the seven furlongs in 1:21.03 for owners Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, and John Mangier. Taris, purchased for $2.35 million by Callaghan at the 2014 - [Great Minds (Stroll) wins G3 Texas Mile](https://claibornefarm.com/great-minds-stroll-wins-g3-texas-mile/) - Great Minds (Stroll - Staff Nurse by Arch) captured the $200,000 Texas Mile (G3) May 6 in a fierce stretch duel at Lone Star Park. The victory was his second stakes win of the year and the first Graded Stakes score of his career. The Texas Mile was the third straight win for Great Minds, who - [Sweet Victory (Blame) wins Honey Ryder Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/sweet-victory-blame-wins-honey-ryder-stakes/) - Sweet Victory, a 3-year-old daughter of Claiborne stallion Blame, won the Honey Ryder Stakes in impressive fashion May 7 at Gulfstream Park. The filly, owned by George Bolton and Peter Leidel, was a $285,000 purchase at Fasig-Tipton's 2014 Saratoga Sale. This was the second straight victory and third in five career starts for the Todd - [New TDN Rising Star for War Front](https://claibornefarm.com/new-tdn-rising-star-war-front-2/) - Roly Poly, a 2-year-old filly by WAR FRONT out of the remarkable 4-time Group 1 winning mare, Misty For Me (Ire), earned TDN Rising Star status today. The Aidan O’Brien trained filly was impressive in winning her debut for owners Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith and Mrs John Magnier. O'Brien commented, "Hopefully she’ll progress really nicely from that - [6 winners this weekend for Flatter](https://claibornefarm.com/6-winners-weekend-flatter/) - It was another strong weekend on the track for Claiborne sire Flatter. Already 4 Graded Stakes winners, and 7 Graded Stakes horses in 2016, Flatter added 6 more winners this weekend, pushing his year-to-date total to 50. In addition to a pair of victories at Keeneland, Flatter was represented by Flattermefabulous ($60,000 MSW @ AQU), - [Exaggerated (Blame) wins Giant's Causeway S. at Keeneland](https://claibornefarm.com/exaggerated-blame-wins-giants-causeway-s-keeneland/) - Exaggerated, the daughter of Claiborne Farm stallion BLAME, overcame traffic, darted to the lead, and won the $100,000 Giant's Causeway Stakes at Keeneland April 16. She covered the 5 ½ furlongs on a firm turf course in 1:02.81 for owners Lael Stables. This was the 5th victory in 7 starts for the Arnaud Delacour trained filly. The - [Derby bound My Man Sam (Trappe Shot) Runner-up in G1 Bluegrass Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/derby-bound-man-sam-trappe-shot-runner-g1-bluegrass-stakes/) - Trappe Shot (by Tapit) has gotten off to a strong start at stud with 24 winners now from his 1st-crop, including the sensational 3-year-old colt, My Man Sam. A scintillating 8 length maiden victory earlier this year earned My Man Sam TDN Rising Star honors. Most recently, the Trappe Shot colt placed himself among the Top - [Stacked Deck (First Samurai) wins Sovereign Award for Champion Sprinter](https://claibornefarm.com/stacked-deck-first-samurai-wins-sovereign-award-champion-sprinter/) - Stacked Deck, the son of Claiborne stallion First Samurai, was named Canada's champion male sprinter at the recent Sovereign Awards ceremony. In 2015, Stacked Deck captured the Bold Venture Stakes (G3) and Kennedy Road Stakes (G2), both just ticks off the track records. In addition to his success in Canada, Stacked Deck hit the board at Keeneland, - [Ami's Flatter wins G3 Commonwealth Stakes at Keeneland](https://claibornefarm.com/amis-flatter-wins-g3-commonwealth-stakes-keeneland/) - Ami's Flatter cruised to a decisive 2 3/4 length victory in the $250,000 G3 Commonwealth Stakes at Keeneland April 9. Trained by Josie Carroll, the Ivan Dalos homebred completed the distance in 1:21.66. Last year, Ami's Flatter was runner-up in the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) and ran third in the Florida Derby (G1). His victory in the - [STATEMENT: THE PASSING OF OGDEN MILLS PHIPPS](https://claibornefarm.com/statement-passing-ogden-mills-phipps/) - Claiborne Farm and the Hancock family are saddened by the passing of industry leader, longtime client, and dear friend, Dinny Phipps. His enthusiasm and passion for his horses and horse racing was unbounded, and his numerous contributions to the industry are very appreciated. He will be missed. We hope to carry on the Phipps Stable - [FLATTER CONTINUES TO IMPRESS](https://claibornefarm.com/flatter-continues-impress/) - Ranked among the Top 3 stallions by North American earners, Claiborne sire FLATTER continues to climb the charts. On March 19, the son of A.P. Indy was represented by UPSTART (winning the G3 Razorback H.) and TARIS (2nd in the G1 Santa Margarita). This past weekend, FLATTER offspring PAOLA QUEEN ran a game second in - [Flatter is on Fire in 2016!](https://claibornefarm.com/flatter-fire-2016/) - Claiborne sire FLATTER continues to climb in the rankings of Top 10 stallions in North America. It has been a remarkable two weeks for the son of A.P. Indy. Yesterday, two sons of Flatter made headlines, as UPSTART captured the $350,000 G3 Razorback Handicap, and TARIS ran a game second in the G1 Santa Margarita. - [OBS March Sale Results](https://claibornefarm.com/obs-march-sale-results/) - Progeny of Claiborne stallions lit up the bid board March 15-16 at The OBS March Sale of 2-year-olds in training. Twelve juveniles commanded six-figure prices, including a $675,000 War Front and $550,000 Arch. Flatter also had a remarkable sale, with his 2-year-olds selling up to $375,000. Trappe Shot, the young son of top sire Tapit, continues - [Great Minds (Stroll) Takes Borgata Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/great-minds-stroll-takes-borgata-stakes/) - Great Minds, the son of Claiborne sire STROLL, settled off the pace and rallied to overtake the leaders by 1 1/4 lengths in the $75,000 Borgata Stakes at Delta Downs March 14. The Claiborne homebred covered the mile distance in 1:38.77. It was the 4th win of his career and first stakes victory. Great Minds is - [Kobe's Back (Flatter) Powers Home to Win G2 San Carlos Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/kobes-back-flatter-powers-home-win-g2-san-carlos-stakes/) - Kobe's Back posted a thrilling come-from-behind victory on March 12 to win the Grade 2 San Carlos Stakes at Santa Anita. The win was the second Graded Stakes score of 2016 for the son of Claiborne sire Flatter, who captured the Palos Verdes (G2) last out. "I knew at the half-mile pole that they were all - [Fast Times at OBS for First Samurai, Trappe Shot 2yos](https://claibornefarm.com/fast-times-obs-first-samurai-trappe-shot-2yos/) - A filly by FIRST SAMURAI (Hip 282), was among the fastest breeze times at 1/8 mile on Thursday, going the distance in :9.4. At a quarter mile, a colt by TRAPPE SHOT (Hip 320), worked in :20.3, also one of the fastest times of the day at the distance. The colt, out of That's Ok, - [test](https://claibornefarm.com/test/) - this is a sample excerpt... - [2yo's by War Front, Trappe Shot Sizzle at OBS Breeze Show](https://claibornefarm.com/war-front-colt-sizzles-at-obs-breeze-show/) - Hip 101, a colt by WAR FRONT out of the Grade 1-winning Champion Maryfield, turned in a blistering breeze March 9th, going :20 3/5 to post the co-fastest time of the day at the distance during the Under Tack Show for the OBS 2yo Sale in Ocala. A pair of Trappe Shot progeny also clocked - [Claiborne stallions show success at Fasig Florida Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/blame-colt-commands-250000-at-fasig-florida-sale/) - Algorithms, the undefeated son of Bernardini, who defeated champion Hansen by 5 lengths in the Holy Bull Stakes, was represented by his first crop of 2-year-olds at the Fasig-Tipton Florida Sale March 2nd. Hip 120, a colt by Algorithms out of the Unbridled's Song mare Zawzooth, was consigned by SBM Training and Sales and was purchased - [Cite (Blame) Rallies to win MSW at Gulfstream](https://claibornefarm.com/cite-blame-rallies-to-win-msw-at-gulfstream/) - Cite, a 3-year-old homebred colt out of Cross, by Eclipse Champion BLAME rallied to break his maiden at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 27. Trained by Bill Mott for owners/breeders Claiborne Farm and Adele Dilschneider, Cite settled in early, remained inside for the drive and was up in the final yards to claim the $50,000 Maiden - [Already 7 winners for Trappe Shot in 2016](https://claibornefarm.com/already-7-winners-for-trappe-shot-in-2016/) - TRAPPE SHOT, an emphatic 8 1/2 length winner of the True North H. and runner-up in both the Haskell (G1) and Vanderbilt (G1), has gotten off to a strong start at stud. Already 20 winners from his 1st-crop, the shining son of Tapit has sired 7 winners thus far in the new year. My Man - [Mare in foal to ORB Tops Fasig-Tipton Winter Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/mare-in-foal-to-orb-tops-fasig-tipton-winter-sale/) - Flashy American, in-foal to Kentucky Derby winner ORB, brought a final bid of $395,000, the sales topper at the two-day Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale. The 7-year-old GSW/G1-placed mare, hip 426, was the talk of the sale. She was purchased by Blue Sky Stable out of the Taylor Made Sales Agency consignment. This follows up - [BLAME's 3YO Filly FIRSTHAND REPORT Best in MSW Debut at Gulfstream](https://claibornefarm.com/blames-3yo-filly-firsthand-report-best-in-msw-debut-at-gulfstream/) - Firsthand Report (BLAME), the $310,000 Keeneland September Yearling Sales grad made her debut with a gutsy, winning performance in a six-furlong Maiden Special Weight at Gulfstream Park. The Todd Pletcher trainee for owner StarLadies Racing set a pressured pace from the start. The 3-year-old filly by BLAME never led by more than a 1/2 length - [Kobe's Back (Flatter) Wins G2 Palos Verdes in 1:08.70](https://claibornefarm.com/kobes-back-flatter-wins-g2-palos-verdes-108-70/) - Kobe's Back posted an impressive come-from-behind victory in the Palos Verdes Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita, February 7th. The son of Claiborne Farm stallion, Flatter, completed the 6 furlongs in a blistering 1:08.70, pushing his career earnings to $772,250. This was the 3rd Graded Stakes score of his career, adding to a resume that includes - [CHAMPION STORM FLAG FLYING PASSES AWAY](https://claibornefarm.com/champion-storm-flag-flying-passes-away/) - Eclipse Award winner, Storm Flag Flying, died Jan. 22nd at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital due to complications during foaling, according to Claiborne Farm representative Bernie Sams. Foaled at Claiborne Farm in April 2000, Storm Flag Flying (Storm Cat - My Flag by Easy Goer), was a 4-time Grade 1 winner with career earnings just - [CLAIBORNE SIRE ARCH DIES AT AGE 21](https://claibornefarm.com/claiborne-sire-arch-dies-at-age-21/) - Arch, the sire of eleven Grade 1 winners and four champions, died January 20th of an apparent heart attack, according to Claiborne Farm representative, Bernie Sams. The 21-year-old son of Kris S., out of Aurora, by Danzig, sired 58 stakes winners, 34 graded stakes winners, 11 Grade 1 winners, and four champions during his stud - [JAPANESE WINNER FOR TRAPPE SHOT](https://claibornefarm.com/japanese-winner-for-trappe-shot/) - TRAPPE SHOT had another winner, this time at Kyoto Racecourse in Japan. 3-year-old colt BEST DRIVE out of HIGH MOMENT won a Maiden Weight on January 17th. He was bred by Dorsey Brown and Richard Palmer and is owned by Yukio Baba. - [ANOTHER GSW FOR FLATTER'S TARIS](https://claibornefarm.com/5462-2/) - In her first start of the year, 5-year-old daughter of FLATTER, TARIS, posted her fourth graded stakes win when she crossed the finish line first in the $200,000 G2 La Canada Stakes at Santa Anita Park on January 16th. Ridden by Gary Stevens, TARIS took the lead around the far turn and stayed ahead to win by 5-1/4 lengths. - [ALGORITHMS FILLY HAMMERS $85,000 AT KEE JAN](https://claibornefarm.com/algorithms-colt-hammers-85000-at-kee-jan/) - At the Keeneland Horses of All Ages Sale, a yearling by undefeated GSW ALGORITHMS was purchased for $85,000. Hip 105, a filly out of Kids Kooler, was consigned by Greenfield Farm (B. D. Gibbs Farm LLC), Agent VI and purchased by Steven W. Young, Agent. - [ARCH Leads the Way the First Two Days of Keeneland January](https://claibornefarm.com/arch-leads-the-way-on-day-1-of-keeneland-january/) - In the first session of the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale, a mare and a yearling filly, both by ARCH, each topped their respective categories. SUMMER SOLO, hip 259, a Grade 1-placed mare in foal to Ghostzapper brought a final bid of $700,000 from Virginia Kraft Payson of Payson Stud. The highest priced - [$450,000 WAR FRONT Yearling at Keeneland January](https://claibornefarm.com/450000-war-front-yearling-at-keeneland-january/) - On the first day of the five-day Keeneland January Sale, a yearling colt by WAR FRONT went for $450,000, the highest priced yearling colt of the session. Hip 48, a May 6th foal out of the unraced Unbridled’s Song mare Exogenetic, was purchased by Gatewood Bell’s Cromwell Bloodstock. Bred by Jerre Paxton’s Northwest Farm, the - [First Crop 2YOs by TRAPPE SHOT Win Maiden Special Weights Coast to Coast](https://claibornefarm.com/first-crop-2yos-by-trappe-shot-win-maiden-special-weights-coast-to-coast/) - KALABAKA had to go widest of all on the turn, challenged for the lead heading into the stretch, and eventually pulled away for a 2 3/4-length win going six furlongs at Aqueduct on 12/27. She had finished runner-up in her other three career starts. KALABAKA is a homebred for Nick and Theresa Mamatas and is - [Another Graded SW for Flatter's Taris](https://claibornefarm.com/another-gsw-for-flatters-taris/) - In her first start since placing in the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint-G1, TARIS posted her second graded stakes win this year when she cruised to victory in the $300,000 Go for Wand H.-G3 at Aqueduct on Nov. 27. The 4-year-old daughter of FLATTER was sent off the 4-5 favorite and did not disappoint - [STACKED DECK Wins Second Graded Stakes at Woodbine](https://claibornefarm.com/stacked-deck-wins-second-graded-stakes-at-woodbine/) - STACKED DECK won his second Graded stakes in his last four starts taking Woodbine’s Grade 2 Kennedy Road S. by 2 3/4 lengths. The 4-year-old son of FIRST SAMURAI stalked the pace early, went five wide on the turn taking over after they straightened for the run home, and pulled away impressively. The final time - [2YO Filly ALTO BELLE Overwhelms Field by Nearly 19 Lengths at Aqueduct](https://claibornefarm.com/2yo-filly-alto-belle-overwhelms-field-by-nearly-19-lengths-at-aqueduct/) - Beaten only a neck in her debut at Belmont, ALTO BELLE ran away from her competition at Aqueduct to win a Maiden Special Weight by 18 1/2 lengths. Going a mile on the muddy main track, the eighth first crop 2-year-old winner for TRAPPE SHOT bobbled a little at the start but soon took the - [ORB Tops First Year Sires at Keeneland November](https://claibornefarm.com/orb-tops-first-year-sires-at-keeneland-november/) - At the recently concluded Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale, ORB led all first year sires by weanling average and median with three or more sold. The Kentucky Derby-G1 and Florida Derby-G1 winner had 15 offered with 14 sold for an average of $123,214 and a median of $140,000. ORB also had the top colt and - [$120,000 First Crop Weanling for DATA LINK at Keeneland November](https://claibornefarm.com/120000-first-crop-weanling-for-data-link-at-keeneland-november/) - At the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale, a first crop weanling colt by Grade 1 winner DATA LINK brought a final bid of $120,000. He was the highest priced weanling for a first crop sire and second highest weanling overall for the session. Hip 2514, a March 3rd foal from the unraced Unbridled’s Song mare, - [$3.2 Million WAR FRONT Weanling Sets North American Record](https://claibornefarm.com/3-2-million-war-front-weanling-sets-north-american-record/) - On Day Two of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale, the three highest priced weanlings were all by WAR FRONT. Leading the way was hip 451, a filly out of broodmare of the year Take Charge Lady. She was consigned to the sale by her breeder Eaton Sales and was purchased by Whisper Hill Farm, - [WAR FRONT’s HIT IT A BOMB Closes from Last to Take G1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-hit-it-a-bomb-closes-from-last-to-take-g1-breeders-cup-juvenile-turf/) - HIT IT A BOMB became WAR FRONT’s second Grade 1-winning 2-year-old and fourth overall G1 winner in 2015 after rallying from far back to take the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf-G1 by a neck. The now undefeated colt from three starts broke from the outside post in a 14-horse field and raced between rivals into the - [2YO PRECIOUS AUDREY Draws Off by 8 1/4 in Gulfstream Maiden Debut](https://claibornefarm.com/2yo-precious-audrey-draws-off-by-8-14-in-gulfstream-maiden-debut/) - After a :48 flat four-furlong work from the gate five days ago, PRECIOUS AUDREY made an impressive debut drawing off through the stretch for an 8 1/4-length Maiden score. Racing 5 1/2 furlongs on Gulfstream Park West’s main track, the 2-year-old filly from the first crop of TRAPPE SHOT raced off the early lead, took - [2YO FISH TRAPPE ROAD Runner-up in Belmont’s Sleepy Hollow](https://claibornefarm.com/2yo-fish-trappe-road-runner-up-in-belmonts-sleepy-hollow/) - After a runaway win in a Maiden Special Weight at Belmont in his last start, FISH TRAPPE ROAD stepped up to stakes company and finished a strong runner-up in the $250,000 Sleepy Hollow S. at Belmont Park. Racing a mile on the main track, the 2-year-old colt from the first crop of TRAPPE SHOT took - [G1 SW LEA to Stand at Claiborne – 2016 Stud Fees Announced](https://claibornefarm.com/g1-sw-lea-to-stand-at-claiborne-2016-stud-fees-announced/) - Grade 1-winning millionaire LEA (First Samurai – Greenery, by Galileo [IRE]) will be retired after the upcoming Breeders’ Cup. He will be syndicated and will stand at Claiborne Farm for the 2016 breeding season. A homebred who races for Claiborne and partner Adele Dilschneider, LEA is by First Samurai, out of the stakes-placed mare Greenery. - [WAR FRONT’s AIR FORCE BLUE Dominates Newmarket’s G1 Dubai Dewhurst S.](https://claibornefarm.com/war-fronts-air-force-blue-dominates-newmarkets-g1-dubai-dewhurst-s/) - AIR FORCE BLUE won his third consecutive G1 stakes taking the Dubai Dewhurst S. on the second day of the two-day Dubai Future Champions Festival held at Newmarket. The 2-year-old colt by WAR FRONT sat in midpack until the quarter pole where he quickly took command and ran away from the field winning by an - [2YO HIT IT A BOMB Wins Star Appeal S. to Make It Two For Two](https://claibornefarm.com/2yo-hit-it-a-bomb-wins-star-appeal-s-to-make-it-two-for-two/) - HIT IT A BOMB remains undefeated in two starts after an impressive 4 1/2-length win in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Star Appeal S. at Dundalk. The 2-year-old colt by WAR FRONT raced in third until nearing the quarter pole where he quickened to take the lead and drew clear going seven furlongs - [ALGORITHMS’ Full Brother Wins Champagne S.-G1](https://claibornefarm.com/algorithms-full-brother-wins-champagne-s-g1/) - Undefeated Graded stakes winner ALGORITHMS, by Bernardini, had an important update to his pedigree over the weekend. His full brother GREENPOINTCRUSADER was a 4 1/2-length winner of the Grade 1 Champagne S. It was his second win in three starts. ALGORITHMS is now a full or half brother to five stakes winner, four of which - [GRAND ARCH Best in G1 Shadwell Turf Mile](https://claibornefarm.com/grand-arch-best-in-g1-shadwell-turf-mile/) - GRAND ARCH won his second consecutive stakes and first Grade 1 when he rallied to take the $1,000,000 Shadwell Turf Mile S. on a yielding course at Keeneland. The son of ARCH was coming off a win in the Fourstardave H.-G2 on a firm turf course at Saratoga in mid August. In this ‘Win and - [Two New Stakes winners on Saturday for BLAME, including Graded Winner ONUS](https://claibornefarm.com/two-new-stakes-winners-on-saturday-for-blame-including-graded-winner-onus/) - ONUS became BLAME’s third Graded stakes winner this year after her impressive 4 1/2-length win in Laurel’s Commonwealth Oaks-G3. The Stuart Janney homebred has now won three out of four starts this year, including her last three. In this race, the 3-year-old filly trained by Shug McGaughey raced up close after steadying soon after the - [TRAPPE SHOT’s 2YO TRAPPE PLAY Wins MSW Debut at Belmont](https://claibornefarm.com/trappe-shots-2yo-trappe-play-wins-msw-debut-at-belmont/) - Making her career debut at Belmont, TRAPPE PLAY contested the lead from the break and won the battle in the end pulling away through the stretch for a 2 3/4-length win in this 6 1/2-furlong Maiden Special Weight. 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Jason Brooks As the first half of 2023 is now behind us, an exciting summer of racing is here and the yearling sales are about to heat up. As - [A Crown for Blue Grass: Bull Hancock’s Kentucky Oaks Winner](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/a-crown-for-blue-grass-bull-hancocks-kentucky-oaks-winner/) - Story by B. Jason Brooks The excitement is building for the 152nd running of Churchill Downs’ Kentucky Oaks, mile-and-an-eighth fillies classic on Friday, May 1st. The 1947 edition of the “Lillies for the Fillies” was a thrilling victory over the mud for Arthur “Bull” Hancock Jr.’s Blue Grass, Claiborne Farm’s first classic winner under the - [Blame’s Explora Taking Her Next Step on the Kentucky Oaks Trail](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/blames-explora-taking-her-next-step-on-the-kentucky-oaks-trail/) - Story by B. Jason Brooks Claiborne Farm sire Blame’s 3-year-old daughter Explora is entered for her next step on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks in Santa Anita Park’s one-mile Las Virgenes Stakes on Sunday, February 8th. A finalist for the Eclipse Champion 2-Year-Old Filly and runner-up in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1), Explora - [Five Eclipse Champion Finalists Representing Claiborne Families](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/five-eclipse-champion-finalists-representing-claiborne-families/) - Story by B. Jason Brooks The recently-announced finalists for the 2025 Eclipse champions have added accolades to an already-successful year for Claiborne Farm female families. Five finalists from Claiborne families are in the running for being crowned champions at the awards ceremony on Thursday, January 22nd in Palm Beach, Florida. This recognition at the highest - [Claiborne Broodmares Shining from Stakes Success](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/claiborne-broodmares-shining-from-stakes-success/) - Story by B. Jason Brooks The success of the Hancock family’s breeding program at legendary Claiborne Farm has continued in 2025, with an impressive seven stakes winners in the U.S. and Canada so far this year being out of Claiborne-bred mares. These include a trio who won graded stakes and four victors of listed or - [Claiborne’s Admit Conquers Keeneland’s Grade 2 Valley View Stakes](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/claibornes-admit-conquers-keenelands-grade-2-valley-view-stakes/) - Admit hails from the same royal Claiborne family as Round Table and Pulpit. Story by B. Jason Brooks After placing among stakes company three times this year, Claiborne Farm’s 3-year-old homebred filly Admit experienced a break through on October 24th in the 38th running of the Valley View Stakes (G2) at Keeneland, a $400,000 turf - [A Sampling of Claiborne’s Consignment at the Keeneland September Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/a-sampling-of-claibornes-consignment-at-the-keeneland-september-sale/) - Story by B. Jason Brooks The 2025 Keeneland Yearling Sale is in full swing. Potential buyers are walking the grounds with their dog-eared sales catalogs while they visit consignors to inspect a new crop of yearlings in search of what they hope may be the next Triple Crown winner or a future champion. Located in - [Nitrogen’s Alabama Win Highlights Success of Claiborne Female Families at Saratoga](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/nitrogens-alabama-win-highlights-success-of-claiborne-female-families-at-saratoga/) - Horses from Claiborne Families Have Won a Dozen Stakes – Including 3 Grade 1 Races – at Saratoga this Summer Story by B. Jason Brooks Horses from Claiborne Farm female families are having outstanding summer at Saratoga, with Nitrogen winning the Alabama Stakes (G1) on Saturday to join Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) winner Scottish - [Success of Claiborne Female Families Drives Continued Influence at the Saratoga Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/success-of-claiborne-female-families-drives-continued-influence-at-the-saratoga-sale/) - Story by B. Jason Brooks Fasig-Tipton’s 104th Saratoga Yearling Sale kicks off on Monday, August 4th and female families bred by multiple generations of the Hancock family at their legendary Claiborn Farm are well represented. An impressive 23 of the 192 hips, or 12 percent, have tail-female lines tracing back to Claiborne- or Hancock-bred foundation - [Kentucky Derby Contender Rodriguez Represents the Claiborne Family of Marguerite](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/kentucky-derby-contender-rodriguez-represents-the-claiborne-family-of-marguerite/) - Story by B. Jason Brooks Kentucky Derby fever is in full swing with morning workouts being broadcast from Churchill Downs and expert handicappers’ picks consuming racing media. Claiborne Farm’s female families will be represented in the 151st Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 3rd by Rodgriguez. From the first crop of his 2020 Kentucky - [Romantic Warrior Representing the Claiborne Family of Fabulous Native in Saudi Cup](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/romantic-warrior-representing-the-claiborne-family-of-fabulous-native-in-saudi-cup/) - More than a quarter of the elite field hail from Claiborne female families. Story by B. Jason Brooks The world’s top racehorse Romantic Warrior will make his dirt debut in the world’s richest race on Saturday, February 22nd in the US$20 million Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ranked #1 on - [Gulfstream’s Pulpit Stakes Honors Claiborne Homebred](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/gulfstreams-pulpit-stakes-honors-claiborne-homebred/) - Story by B. Jason Brooks The first Friday of Gulfstream Park’s 2024-2025 Championship Meet on November 29th features the 11th running of the Pulpit Stakes. The turf race for juveniles is named in honor of the Claiborne Farm homebred who successfully kicked off his career in 1997 with three straight wins at the Hallandale Beach, - [Powerful Claiborne Families Well Represented in the Breeders’ Cup](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/powerful-claiborne-families-well-represented-in-the-breeders-cup/) - World Championships Feature 20 Entries From Claiborne Female Families and 3 by Claiborne Stallions Story by B. Jason Brooks The powerful female families cultivated for more than a century at Claiborne Farm will be on display at the 41st Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club on Friday and Saturday, November - [Blue-Blooded Claiborne-Breds at the Keeneland September Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/blue-blooded-claiborne-breds-at-the-keeneland-september-sale/) - Story by B. Jason Brooks The 2024 Keeneland September Yearling Sale kicks off Monday and nearly 4,500 hips are catalogued to go through the sales ring over the two-week marathon sale. Like the female families cultivated over the last century by some of the Thoroughbred industry’s greatest breeders, those representing the matriarchs bred at Claiborne - [Claiborne Homebred Pigalle’s Groupie Doll Stakes is a Win for the Old School](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/claiborne-homebred-pigalles-groupie-doll-stakes-is-a-win-for-the-old-school/) - Pictured: Pigalle wins the Groupie Doll Stakes at Ellis Park on 8/11/24. Credit: Coady Media via The Bloodhorse The victory highlights the family of blue-hen mare Fun Flight, whose Claiborne-bred descendants include several stakes winners. Story by B. Jason Brooks Claiborne Farm’s homebred 4-year-old filly Pigalle made her stakes debut on Sunday, August 11th - [Saratoga Sale Catalogs Two Dozen Yearlings from Claiborne Families](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/saratoga-sale-catalogs-two-dozen-yearlings-from-claiborne-families/) - Story by B. Jason Brooks “The Summer Place To Be” is in full swing with world-class racing at Saratoga Race Course and the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Select Yearlings Sale beginning on Monday, August 5th. The sales grounds will be buzzing with potential buyers inspecting the boutique sale’s yearlings. A deep dive into the Saratoga sale yearlings’ - [Horses From Claiborne Families Win 10% of the Graded Stakes in the First Half of 2024](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/horses-from-claiborne-families-win-10-of-the-graded-stakes-in-the-first-half-of-2024/) - Kentucky Derby Winner Mystic Dan and Apple Blossom Winner Adare Manor Among Elite Grade 1 Winners from Claiborne Families Story by B. Jason Brooks With the Triple Crown season behind us and summer racing having arrived, the first half of 2024 saw an impressive 20 graded stakes races won by horses representing Claiborne Farm female - [Crimson Advocate Seeking More Royal Ascot Glory](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/crimson-advocate-seeking-more-royal-ascot-glory/) - The 2023 Queen Mary (G2) winner represents the female family of Peroration, a British-bred Claiborne foundation mare imported a century ago by Arthur B. Hancock, Sr. Story by B. Jason Brooks Founded in 1711, Great Britain’s prestigious Royal Ascot meet is a display of international racing’s decadence and pageantry. Last year, the meet saw Kentucky-bred - [The Trio of Claiborne-Bred Belmont Stakes Winners](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/the-trio-of-claiborne-bred-belmont-stakes-winners/) - Story by B. Jason Brooks With the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes nearly upon us, it is an opportune time to consider the Hancock family’s breeding success at Claiborne Farm in the third leg of the Triple Crown, commonly referred to as “the test of the champion” due to requiring both speed and - [The Blame Stakes Honors Claiborne and Dilschneider’s Classic Champion](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/the-blame-stakes-honors-claiborne-and-dilschneiders-classic-champion/) - The Claiborne stallion hails from the farm’s illustrious female family of Rough Shod II Story by B. Jason Brooks The fifth running of the Blame Stakes, honoring Claiborne Farm and Adele B. Dilschneider’s homebred champion, will be run on Saturday, June 1st at Churchill Downs. With a purse of $275,000 covering a mile and an - [Kentucky Oaks Contenders Lemon Muffin and Everland Representing Claiborne Families](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/kentucky-oaks-contenders-lemon-muffin-and-everland-representing-claiborne-families/) - Story by B. Jason Brooks With Claiborne Farm female families represented by 37 graded stakes wins in 2023, including 8 grade 1s, it is no surprise that two of the 14 entries in the 150th running of the grade 1 Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on Friday are from the legendary farm’s female families. - [Dubai World Cup Highlights Global Influence of Claiborne Female Families](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/dubai-world-cup-highlights-global-influence-of-claiborne-female-families/) - Ushba Tesoro and Lord North Among 100 Graded or Group Stakes Winners – Including Two Dozen G1s – From Claiborne Families in 2023 Story by B. Jason Brooks The Dubai World Cup on Saturday, March 30 at Meydan Race Course in the United Arab Emirates shines a light on international racing at its highest levels, - [Kentucky Oaks Contender Lemon Muffin Is the Newest Graded Winner for the Claiborne Family of Iskra](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/kentucky-oaks-contender-lemon-muffin-is-the-newest-graded-winner-for-the-claiborne-family-of-iskra/) - Story by B. Jason Brooks THE ROAD TO THE 150th KENTUCKY OAKS has a new co-leader as Collected filly Lemon Muffin pulled off an unusual maiden win in her stakes debut in the grade 3 Honeybee Stakes on Saturday, February 24th at Oaklawn Park. The win awarded her 50 points and ranks her tied for - [Claiborne Bloodlines Featured at Keeneland January Sale](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/claiborne-bloodlines-featured-at-keeneland-january-sale/) - Consignment Offers Opportunities to Buy Into the Farm’s Elite Female Families By B. Jason Brooks Horses from Claiborne Farm female families had a banner year in 2023, winning 40 graded stakes races, including ten grade 1s (more than 10 percent of the 97 ran) in the U.S. The elite group was led by Juddmonte’s - [Claiborne’s Significant Influence at the 2023 Breeders’ Cup](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/claibornes-significant-influence-at-the-2023-breeders-cup/) - The Elite Championship Races Include 19 Entries from Claiborne Female Families Story by B. Jason Brooks Claiborne Farm’s influence will again be felt this year at the 40th Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santia Anita Park on Friday and Saturday, November 3rd and 4th. In addition to entries sired by Claiborne stallions, a significant - [Claiborne’s Keeneland September Consignment Includes Yearlings from the Farm’s Deep, Winning Families](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/claibornes-keeneland-september-consignment-includes-yearlings-from-the-farms-deep-winning-families/) - Story by B. Jason Brooks Photo from the 2023 Claiborne consignment at Keeneland. Credit: Travis Davis Claiborne Farm female families are having a strong year in the U.S., winning a total of 28 graded stakes races, including five grade 1 wins, with four of them occurring over the summer. The grade 1 winners include - [Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale Features 25 Yearlings from Claiborne Families](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/fasig-tipton-saratoga-sale-features-25-yearlings-from-claiborne-families/) - Recent Elite Wins for Horses from Claiborne Families Brings Extra Attention to Yearlings at the Saratoga Sale By B. Jason Brooks While the 50th anniversary of Secretariat winning the Triple Crown has recently shined a light on Claiborne Farm’s preeminent status as home to some of the world’s greatest stallions – with Secretariat - [Ushba Tesoro Highlights the Dynamic Claiborne Family of Bayou](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/ushba-tesoro-highlights-the-dynamic-claiborne-family-of-bayou/) - Analysis identifies 18 top-level winners descending from Bayou, adding to the legacy of her dam, Claiborne matriarch Bourtai. Story by B. Jason Brooks One of the world’s most elite races was won on Saturday, March 25th by a Japanese-bred horse representing the Bayou branch of the Claiborne Farm family of blue-hen mare Bourtai. Ushba Tesoro - [Saudi Cup Champion Panthalassa’s Success Spotlights the Powerful Claiborne Family of Bourtai](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/saudi-cup-champion-panthalassas-success-spotlights-the-powerful-claiborne-family-of-bourtai/) - The elite family’s success spans 80 years, supporting the Hancock breeding philosophy of “the family is stronger than the individual.” Story by B. Jason Brooks On Saturday, March 25th, the eyes of the racing world will be on Meydan Racecourse in the United Arab Emirates for the $12 million Dubai World Cup (G1). A win - [The Family of Claiborne Farm's Swale Carries On](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/the-family-of-claiborne-farms-swale-carries-on/) - Story by B. Jason Brooks Multiple classic-winner Swale will be honored by a Grade 3 race in his name on Saturday, February 4 at Gulfstream Park. The 38th running of the Swale Stakes is sponsored by Claiborne, the farm where he was foaled and raised. In 1984, he won the Florida Derby at Gulfstream, on - [Tales from the Crib: Art Collector](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/tales-from-the-crib-art-collector/) - Story By Kellie Reilly/Brisnet.com There’s something apropos about a colt named Art Collector liking to appraise himself in the mirror as a youngster. But the name of this Kentucky Derby (G1) contender has greater resonance, expressing historic legacies in both his pedigree and upbringing. The Bruce Lunsford homebred was born and raised at Claiborne Farm, a veritable institution - [University of Kentucky Football Standout Will Levis Enters First-Ever NIL Partnership With Thoroughbred Stallion](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/university-of-kentucky-football-standout-will-levis-enters-first-ever-nil-partnership-with-thoroughbred-stallion/) - Sports Management Company Athlete Advantage is announcing a newly formed N.I.L. (Name, Image, and Likeness) partnership agreement between Syndicate owned Thoroughbred Stallion War of Will, and University of Kentucky football’s most prominent player, Quarterback Will Levis. The agreement will consist of a multimedia advertising campaign that will center on the athleticism of both football players - [HOT OFF THE PRESS: A History of Claiborne Farm](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/hot-off-the-press-a-history-of-claiborne-farm/) - In a new book "which recalls and reviews a century-plus of practicality laced with idealism, of hard work rewarded by frequent glories, of striving driven by inner strength and character," Edward L. Bowen delves into the history of Claiborne Farm and the Hancock family's involvement in the Thoroughbred industry for over five generations. The front - [At Almost 20 Years Old, Exploding Star Returns Home](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/at-almost-20-years-old-exploding-star-returns-home/) - As a yearling, Exploding Star (Exploit) showed all the early potential to become a successful racehorse. Her dam Star Minister (Deputy Minister) won the 1992 GII Cotillion H. at Philadelphia Park and claimed six additional stakes races over her three-year career. Her half-brother, Concerned Minister (Concern), also won several black-type races. Exploding Star was purchased - [Stallion Spotlight: Demarchelier (GB)](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/stallion-spotlight-demarchelier-gb/) - This month’s Stallion Spotlight features Demarchelier (GB), the first son of top international sire Dubawi (IRE) to stand in Kentucky and undefeated in his first 3 career starts. Breeding: Demarchelier (GB) is by Dubawi (IRE) out of the Sadler’s Wells mare Loveisallyouneed, herself a full sister to Group 1 Irish One Thousand Guineas winner Yesterday - [Stallion Spotlight: Lea](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/stallion-spotlight-lea/) - This month’s Stallion Spotlight features Lea, a Grade 1 winning millionaire by our own First Samurai. Walker Hancock leads Lea back to his birthplace following his retirement from racing in November 2015. Breeding: Bred by Claiborne Farm and Adele Dilschneider, Lea is the first foal out of the stakes placed mare Greenery. A half-sister to - [Stallion Spotlight: Runhappy](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/stallion-spotlight-runhappy/) - This month’s Stallion Spotlight features Runhappy, 2015 Eclipse Champion Sprinter and 3x Grade 1 winning millionaire by Super Saver. Breeding: Runhappy was bred in Kentucky by Wayne, Gray, and Bryan Lyster of Ashview Farm. He is the first foal out of the winning Broken Vow mare Bella Jolie, who was claimed for just $5,000 as - [Stallion Spotlight: Algorithms](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/stallion-spotlight-algorithms/) - This month’s Stallion Spotlight features Algorithms, an undefeated Graded Stakes Winner by Bernardini. Breeding: Bred in Kentucky by Oakbrook Farm, Algorithms is by the classic winning Bernardini out of the graded stakes-placed Ava Knowsthecode. A daughter of Cryptoclearance, Ava Knowsthecode parlayed her success at the track into a wildly success career as a broodmare. From - [Stallion Spotlight: Ironicus](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/stallion-spotlight-ironicus/) - This month’s Stallion Spotlight features Ironicus, a multiple graded stakes winning son of Distorted Humor. Breeding: Bred by Stuart Janney, III LLC, Ironicus is by Distorted Humor out of the A.P. Indy mare Meghan’s Joy, who herself was a winner and stakes placed. Meghan’s Joy had proved her value as a broodmare before Ironicus’ success - [Rodel's Recollection of one of Claiborne's Finest: Arch](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/rodeos-recollection-one-claibornes-finest-arch/) - The day Arch passed away was one of the saddest days of Rodeo’s life. It was unexpected, and Rodeo wasn’t prepared to lose his equine friend. It brings tears to Rodeo’s eyes that his time with one of Claiborne’s greats is over. Arch’s presence here at Claiborne will not be soon forgotten; Arch was special. - [5K at Claiborne Farm - Saturday, May 14, 2016](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/5k-claiborne-farm-saturday-may-14-2016/) - Click here to sign up today! . Posted by Allison Bishop - [Arthur B. "Bull" Hancock, Jr. Elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame as a Pillar of the Turf](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/arthur-b-bull-hancock-jr/) - Edited Press Release from National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Arthur “Bull” Hancock, Jr. has been elected to the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame as a 2016 Pillar of the Turf inductee along with William Woodward, Sr. They will be inducted in Saratoga on Friday, August 12, 2016 The Pillars of the Turf category was - [2016 Stallion Superlatives](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/2016-stallion-superlatives/) - You may be familiar with Orb's racing career or War Front's breeding successes, but do you know much about their personalities around the barn? Below you will find our groom's nominations for this year's Stallion Superlatives. We hope you enjoy getting to know some of our studs a little better! . Posted by Allison Bishop - [Cosequin Presents Aftercare Spotlight: Claiborne, Milestone Enjoy Taste Of Olympic Dream](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/cosequin-presents-aftercare-spotlight-claiborne-milestone-enjoy-taste-olympic-dream/) - Original post published on The Paulick Report by Jen Roytz | 08.03.2016 | 4:23pm We all tend to have our favorite competitions to watch during the Olympics. From Swimming and gymnastics to basketball, track and field, and a little beach volleyball thrown in for good measure, it seems like there's something for everyone. This year, - [Visitor Center: Open!](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/visitor-center-open/) - We are so thrilled to announce that our Visitor Center is OPEN! It is located in the white house in front of the office. This is now where our tours begin and end. Inside there are gift items such as hats, t-shirts, accessories, and home goods as well as snacks and beverages. We hope to - [2016 Secretariat Festival](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/2016-secretariat-festival/) - The 9th Annual Secretariat Festival is coming to downtown Paris, Kentucky this year! Be sure to check out a fun-filled weekend for the whole family! For more information, visit secretariat.com or secretariatfestival.com. . Posted by Allison Bishop - [DRF Breeding Q&A with Claiborne Farm's Walker Hancock](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/drf-breeding-qa-claiborne-farms-walker-hancock/) - Original post published on Daily Racing Form by Joe Nevills | 09.09.2016 | 9:06am While the past century has brought myriad changes to the Thoroughbred industry, there are a handful of things that remain certain: The sun will rise in the east, the seasons will come and go, and a Hancock will be in charge at Claiborne - [Claiborne Farm Employee Wins a TIEA](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/claiborne-farm-employee-wins-tiea/) - At Claiborne, we pride ourselves on having wonderfully skilled, life-long employees, and James Sebastian is the classic example. Today he was awarded the Godolphin Thoroughbred Industry Employee Award for Dedication to Breeding! Read more to learn about James and his 50 years at Claiborne Farm. https://vimeo.com/184566004 James is currently a part of our broodmare division. - [DRF Podcast With Walker Hancock, President of Claiborne Farm](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/drf-podcast-walker-hancock-president-claiborne-farm/) - Original post published on TDN. Saturday, December 10, 2016 Just 24 when he took over as the head man at Claiborne, Walker Hancock not only understands and appreciates the Claiborne tradition, but he is the right age to lead the iconic breeding and racing operation into a future that is filled with new ideas, new concepts - [2016 Top Ten](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/2016-top-ten/) - It was another memorable year at Claiborne Farm! Thank you for your support throughout the year, and we look forward to sharing more memories with you in 2017! - [Claiborne's Late Sire Pulpit Well Represented at Eclipse Awards](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/claibornes-late-sire-pulpit-well-represented-eclipse-awards/) - Claiborne Farm’s remarkable sire Pulpit passed away at the age of 18 in 2012, but his legacy as a sire continues to endure. The most recent evidence of Pulpit’s greatness can be seen in the older dirt male category for this year’s Eclipse Awards. Interestingly, the trio of finalists—California Chrome, Frosted and Lord Nelson—are all - [Vote For Us!](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/vote-for-us/) - Friends, we need your help! If you love Claiborne Farm, we would be so honored if you took the time to vote for us in the 2017 Kentucky.com Readers' Choice Awards. TO VOTE: click here, navigate to the "Locations" category, and vote for us under the "Horse Farm" tab. Thank you in advance! We have - [Giveaway!](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/giveaway/) - Over the weekend, we hit 20,000 likes on Facebook! WOW! We love sharing our little slice of heaven and are thankful you all take interest in our farm and Thoroughbreds! As a token of our gratitude, we're having a giveaway! One lucky winner will be receiving a copy of the book From Here to the - [2017 Stallion Superlatives](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/2017-stallion-superlatives/) - . Posted by Allison Bishop - [2017 Top Ten](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/2017-top-ten/) - Every year we like to recount the best parts of our year, so below you'll find our top ten from 2017! As always, thank you for your support throughout the year. Cheers to many more memories to fill out our top ten lists in the future! - [Introducing Foal Watch](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/introducing-foal-watch/) - We have loved reading and hearing about how much you have enjoyed following Claiborne resident, Sabbatical, and her colt's journey on the newly launched Foal Patrol program. While following her is far from over, foaling season (AKA the most exciting time of the year) is just getting started! We want to share some other mare's stories - [Foal Watch Update #1](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/foal-watch-update-1/) - Orate Exciting news! Orate '18 has arrived and is a healthy little girl. Orate foaled a bay filly on 2/7/18 at 3:10 AM. Both Orate and the sire, Blame, have pretty plain markings, so it's no surprise the filly doesn't have much white either. So far, she's shown that she is very individual and is - [The Horse Heist from Claiborne Farm](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/the-horse-heist-from-claiborne-farm/) - The Story of Fanfreluche This foaling season marks the 40th anniversary of a happy conclusion to one of the most bizarre stories in the history of Claiborne Farm. In June 1977, Fanfreluche, the 1970 Canadian Horse of the Year, was grazing in her paddock, safely in foal to Secretariat. Plans called for her to - [Foal Watch #3](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/foal-watch-3/) - As of April 3rd, the farm has had 100 foals leaving 42 mares left to foal for the season! There have been 50 fillies and 50 colts. Last year this time, we had 104 foals on the ground and were waiting on 32 more mares to foal. All three of the mares we've been "foaling - [2018 Stallion Superlatives](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/2018-stallion-superlatives/) - Just like people change, horses change too. We like to end breeding season with Stallion Superlatives to remember the year and share with our fans how the guys behaved! Below you will find our groom's nominations for this year's edition of Stallion Superlatives. We hope you enjoy getting to know some of our studs a - [Claiborne Farm Runhappy 5K and 2.5K](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/claiborne-farm-runhappy-5k-and-2-5k/) - It's true! Here is your chance to walk the roads of Claiborne Farm's broodmare and foaling division! We are excited to share the news about the first annual Runhappy 5K and 2.5K Run/Walk being held at Claiborne Farm on Friday, September 21st at 6 PM! This inaugural race celebrates the racing career of Claiborne Farm - [#ShowUsYourClaiborne Contest!](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/showusyourclaiborne-contest/) - Whether you're in the barn or on the lake, by yourself or with friends, we want to see your Claiborne gear out and about this summer! To enter, all you have to do is post a photo on Instagram wearing merchandise from our Visitor Center and use the hashtag #showusyourclaiborne. The prize? One person will - [Historic Bourbon County Farm Developing Racing Fans & Giving Back](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/historic-bourbon-county-farm-developing-racing-fans-giving-back/) - Claiborne Farm Opening Broodmare Division for Limited Unique Experiences Visit Horse Country announced today two new experiences offered by member Claiborne Farm. A 5K benefitting thoroughbred aftercare organization Second Stride will be held on the farm on Friday, September 21, 2018, and new tours featuring Foal Patrol resident mare and Sabbatical and her War Front - [Winter Tour Promotion with Horse Country](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/winter-tour-promotion-with-horse-country/) - We're excited to be partnering with Horse Country on a winter tour giveaway! Book a tour to visit Claiborne during the months of January or February and be entered to win the following grand prize: • Free VIP private tour for up to 10 guests (must be used in 2019) • $100 towards lunch at Lil's Coffee House in - [30,000 Followers on Facebook GIVEAWAY!](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/30000-followers-on-facebook-giveaway/) - We're so close to reaching 30,000 followers on Facebook, and to celebrate, we're having our biggest giveaway yet! We will announce the winner(s) once we reach 30,000 followers or on 2/28/2019 (whichever comes first). Terms and conditions are listed below. a Rafflecopter giveaway - [Stallion Spotlight: Mastery](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/stallionspotlight-mastery/) - Mastery with his groom Rodeo Cheek at Claiborne Farm. Claiborne is excited to be kicking off a monthly 'Stallion Spotlight' series, where we will feature a stallion each month highlighting their career on the track and as a stallion. In addition, we will give you some insider insight as to what each stallion is like - [Stallion Spotlight: Orb](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/stallion-spotlight-orb/) - This month’s Stallion Spotlight features Orb, a Kentucky Derby winning son of Malibu Moon that was bred and raced by longtime Claiborne clients Stuart S. Janney III & Phipps Stable. Breeding: Orb was a homebred for the iconic partnership of Stuart S. Janney III & Phipps Stable. Between the two families, or in partnership of - [Stallion Spotlight: Blame](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/stallion-spotlight-blame/) - Blame defeats Zenyatta in the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic. This month’s Stallion Spotlight features Blame, Eclipse Award 2010 Champion Older Horse and most famously the horse that beat Zenyatta in the 2010 Breeders’ Cup Classic! Breeding: A homebred for Claiborne Farm and Adele Dilschneider, Blame is a son of successful Claiborne stallion Arch out of Liable, - [Q&A with Claiborne's Broodmare Manager](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/qa-with-claibornes-broodmare-manager/) - Wesley Purcell, Claiborne's Broodmare Manager, tackles some frequently asked questions about broodmares, foals, foaling, and Claiborne's practices. Watch the video below to learn! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1GEOAvIQ98&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3P46NW8gf2eEtdfMJOA7jdhRnxddGl2ZH-2mz5yAuYd63hjgsZnxU4m4E - [Stallion Spotlight: First Samurai](https://claibornefarm.com/blog-post/stallion-spotlight-first-samurai/) - This month’s Stallion Spotlight features First Samurai, a son of Giant’s Causeway and multiple Grade 1 Stakes Winner. Breeding: First Samurai is by the legendary stallion Giant’s Causeway out of the Dixieland Band mare Freddie Frisson. His sire Giant’s Causeway was a wildly talented runner, undefeated at 2 and at 3 earned the nickname ‘The Iron ## Galleries - [Demarchelier (GB) Weanlings](https://claibornefarm.com/bwg_gallery/demarchelier-gb-weanlings/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="3" gal_title="Demarchelier (GB) Weanlings"] - [Catholic Boy Weanlings](https://claibornefarm.com/bwg_gallery/catholic-boy-weanlings/) - [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="1" gal_title="Catholic Boy Weanlings"] ## Gallery Share - [Image](https://claibornefarm.com/bwg_share/image/) ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://claibornefarm.com/category/uncategorized/) - [First Samurai](https://claibornefarm.com/category/first-samurai/) - [News](https://claibornefarm.com/category/news/) - [Blame](https://claibornefarm.com/category/blame/) - [Arch](https://claibornefarm.com/category/arch/) - [Trappe Shot](https://claibornefarm.com/category/trappe-shot/) - [Flatter](https://claibornefarm.com/category/flatter/) - [War Front](https://claibornefarm.com/category/war-front/) - [Stroll](https://claibornefarm.com/category/stroll/) - [Lea](https://claibornefarm.com/category/lea/) - [Runhappy](https://claibornefarm.com/category/runhappy/) - [Mastery](https://claibornefarm.com/category/mastery/) - [Catholic Boy](https://claibornefarm.com/category/catholic-boy/) - [Demarchelier](https://claibornefarm.com/category/demarchelier/) - [War of Will](https://claibornefarm.com/category/war-of-will/) - [Silver State](https://claibornefarm.com/category/silver-state/) - [Annapolis](https://claibornefarm.com/category/annapolis/) - [Bright Future](https://claibornefarm.com/category/bright-future/) - [Prince of Monaco](https://claibornefarm.com/category/prince-of-monaco/) - [Mindframe](https://claibornefarm.com/category/mindframe/) - [Johannes](https://claibornefarm.com/category/johannes/) ## Tags - [Ironicus](https://claibornefarm.com/tag/ironicus/) - [Nadal](https://claibornefarm.com/tag/nadal/) - [Blameitonclass](https://claibornefarm.com/tag/blameitonclass/) - [Lea](https://claibornefarm.com/tag/lea/) - [Jades Gelly](https://claibornefarm.com/tag/jades-gelly/) - [Chart](https://claibornefarm.com/tag/chart/) - [Whoa Nellie](https://claibornefarm.com/tag/whoa-nellie/) - [Orb](https://claibornefarm.com/tag/orb/) - [Invader](https://claibornefarm.com/tag/invader/) - [War Front](https://claibornefarm.com/tag/war-front/) - [Runhappy](https://claibornefarm.com/tag/runhappy/) - [Blame](https://claibornefarm.com/tag/blame/) - [OBS](https://claibornefarm.com/tag/obs/) - [Ocala](https://claibornefarm.com/tag/ocala/) - [Arkansas](https://claibornefarm.com/tag/arkansas/) - [Baffert](https://claibornefarm.com/tag/baffert/) - [battleground](https://claibornefarm.com/tag/battleground/) - [leading sire](https://claibornefarm.com/tag/leading-sire/) - [international sire](https://claibornefarm.com/tag/international-sire/) - [Annapolis](https://claibornefarm.com/tag/annapolis/) - [Keeneland November](https://claibornefarm.com/tag/keeneland-november/)