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Four-way tie atop all-time Breeders' Cup sire victories list

Following the 41st edition of the Breeders' Cup last weekend at Del Mar, there is now a logjam atop the event's list of all-time leading sires, with some of the world's standouts represented. Five-time reigning North American leading sire Into Mischief, the late, great shuttle sire More Than Ready, and European standout Dubawi each had a win on the weekend and are now tied with another leading American sire, Curlin, with eight career wins each at the event.

Nicole RussoNov 04, 2024

Sierra Leone follows in the hoofprints of sire Gun Runner

The first time the Breeders' Cup was held at Del Mar, Gun Runner won the 2017 Classic – one of four Grade 1 wins in a Horse of the Year campaign. This year, as the Breeders' Cup returned to Del Mar, Sierra Leone, a son of recently minted Hall of Famer Gun Runner, made his own case for championship honors with a victory in the Classic.

Nicole RussoNov 04, 2024

Immersive adds to Nyquist's ascension in sire ranks

Immersive won the third Grade 1 stakes of her nascent career in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies and is virtually assured the 2-year-old filly Eclipse Award title. The filly became the second winner of this race for her sire, Nyquist, who is on an upward trajectory into the nation's elite sires.

Nicole RussoNov 04, 2024

Breeders' Cup: Twenty years later, Ghostzapper's influence still growing

Ghostzapper's association with the Breeders' Cup didn't end with his championship-clinching win in 2004. He is the sire of multiple Breeders' Cup winners and Eclipse Award champions, and is expected to be represented by a champion at this weekend's edition at Del Mar, where his growing influence as a broodmare sire will be on display, as well.

Nicole RussoOct 28, 2024

Catholic Boy moved to Harris Farms for 2025

The six-time stakes winner Catholic Boy will stand at Harris Farms in Coalinga, Calif., in 2025, the farm announced earlier this week.

Steve AndersenOct 23, 2024

Spendthrift sets Into Mischief's stud fee at $250K for 2025

Five-time reigning leading sire Into Mischief, in pursuit of his sixth title, figures to reign as one of the most expensive sires in North America again for 2025.

Nicole RussoOct 16, 2024

Filly from Cyberknife's first crop tops F-T Saratoga fall sale

A filly from the first crop of multiple Grade 1 winner Cyberknife sold for $230,000 to lead the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga fall mixed sale on Tuesday.

Nicole RussoOct 16, 2024

Behind-the-scenes workers honored at TIEA program

Individuals who care for Thoroughbreds, and for the people in the industry behind them, were honored at the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards the evening of Oct. 15 at Keeneland.

Nicole RussoOct 16, 2024

Hill 'n' Dale announces $225K stud fee for Curlin in 2025

Two-time Horse of the Year, perennial leading sire, and emerging sire of sires Curlin will stand for an advertised fee of $225,000 in 2025 at Hill ‘n’ Dale Farm in Kentucky, the farm announced Monday as roster and fee announcements begin to trickle in.

Nicole RussoOct 14, 2024

Ghostzapper headed to Canada for likely final stallion season

As Hall of Famer Ghostzapper heads toward the twilight of his stallion career, he will re-settle at owner-breeder Frank Stronach’s Adena Springs North in Aurora, Ontario, Canada.

Nicole RussoOct 14, 2024

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