The stock of the relatively young broodmare Puca continues to skyrocket, as Dornoch, a full brother to her Kentucky Derby winner Mage, became a graded stakes winner with his game victory in the Grade 2 Remsen Stakes on Saturday at Aqueduct.
The first three foals out of Puca, a stakes-winning daughter of Big Brown, are all stakes horses – a powerhouse start to the broodmare career of the mare who, at age 11, likely has many years of production ahead of her.
The stock of the relatively young broodmare Puca continues to skyrocket, as Dornoch, a full brother to her Kentucky Derby winner Mage, became a graded stakes winner with his game victory in the Grade 2 Remsen on Saturday at Aqueduct.
The first three foals out of Puca, a stakes-winning daughter of Big Brown, are all stakes horses – a powerhouse start to the broodmare career of the mare who, at age 11, likely has many years of production ahead.
Faversham, the only full brother to two-time Horse of the Year and 2023 Racing Hall of Fame inductee California Chrome — sire of 2021 Louisiana Horse of the Year Cilla, is relocating to Clear Creek Stud in Louisiana for the 2024 breeding season.
Faversham’s introductory fee for Louisiana is $3,000 payable when foal stands and nurses or $2,000 payable by September 1, 2024; both options offer a live foal guarantee. The multiple winner and promising young sire, now 8, is nominated to Breeders’ Cup.
Recently retired from racing, exciting new stallion prospect Following Sea the winner of the Vosburgh (Gr.2) and earner of over $850k will stand in 2024 at Rivard Stables in Eli, Manitoba near the capital city Winnipeg. Following Sea was purchased to stand in Western Canada by longtime Manitoba horseman Garry Naherniak from his breeder Spendthrift Farm.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Keeneland November breeding stock sale concluded on Thursday with a "pragmatic" marketplace that showed year-to-year drops in average and median prices, but also a strong desire to participate in the business, evidenced by an improved buyback rate and activity on the sale grounds.
Pleasant Acres Stallions is pleased to announce the arrival of Bodexpress (Bodemeister / Pied A Terre, by City Zip) – who will stand in Florida for the 2024 breeding season for a $3,500 fee.
"We are excited about the arrival of BODEXPRESS to our stallion barn,” said Director of Stallion Services Christine Jones. “It’s always impressive when we can bring a G1W into the Florida breeding program.”
Pleasant Acres Stallions is pleased to announce the arrival of Chess Chief (Into Mischief / Downside Scenario, by Scat Daddy) – who will stand in Florida for the 2024 breeding season for a $5,000 fee.
"Chess Chief is a wonderful addition to our stallion barn,” said Director of Stallion Services Christine Jones. “He was a talented athlete who beat G1Ws MUCHO GUSTO (3,953,800), LONG RANGE TODDY ($1,264,420), and twice he beat ROADSTER ($901,500) – all in graded events.”
Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike will be withdrawn from Friday's Keeneland November horses of racing age sale, with additional details of his future plans to be determined.
“After much consideration, I have revised my plan for Rich Strike,” owner Rick Dawson, who on Nov. 9 had announced the colt’s retirement and entry into the sale, posted in a release on his social media.
“At this time, Rich Strike will continue his stay and light exercise at Margaux Farm… I will make further announcements at such time it is deemed to be appropriate.”
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The November breeding stock sales typically bring a global marketplace to Lexington by providing the opportunity to acquire high-end racemares and broodmares, including some with internationally known families.
That global appeal has been evident in the past few weeks. Despite a weak yen against the American dollar, a number of prominent Japanese outfits made the annual trip to Kentucky and are returning home with seven-figure purchases. Other international buyers, particularly from Australia, are playing a role in the marketplace, as well.
