HOT DIXIE CHICK WINS 2010 DEBUT

March 20, 2010

Returning after a six month hiatus, HOT DIXIE CHICK was an easy winner in her 2010 debut in the Prima Donna at Oaklawn on March 20th.  Winner of last year's Schuylerville Stakes and Spinaway Stakes, the three-year-old filly crossed the wire nearly six lengths ahead of her nearest rival.  Bred by Mike Ryan and Gerry Dilger, her record is now 5-4-1-0 with earnings of $321,685.

Congratulations to owner Grace Stable (Mr. and Mrs. Jess Jackson), trainer Steve Asmussen, and jockey Robby Albarado.

UNDEFEATED MENDIP WINS $250,000 AL BASTAKIYA STAKES (DUBAI)

March 4, 2010

Three-year-old MENDIP (Harlan's Holiday/Well Spring c.) remains undefeated after a 6 1/4-length win in the $250,000 Al Bastakiya Stakes in Dubai on March 4th.  Mendip was purchased by Mike Ryan at Keeneland September 2008 for $130,000.  The colt's record is now 3-3-0-0 with earnings of $188,461.

Congratulations to owner Godolphin, trainer Saeed bin Suroor, jockey Frankie Dettori, and breeder Jayeff B Stables.

SARA LOUISE WINS TOP FLIGHT HANDICAP G2 ($150,000)

November 28, 2009

Sara Louise (Malibu Moon/Kings Lynn 3yo f.) overcame a wide trip the entire route to capture her third graded-stakes win in the Top Flight Handicap at Aqueduct on November 27th.

A $180,000 Fasig-Tipton July yearling, the filly was sold to Godolphin at the Fasig-Tipton Calder sale for $550,000.  Her record is now 8-4-0-2 with earnings of $380,934.

Congratulations to owners Godolphin Racing LLC, trainer Saeed bin Suroor, jockey Edgar Prado, and breeder Paul Gardner (KY).

HOT DIXIE CHICK WINS GI SPINAWAY STAKES

September 6, 2009

HOT DIXIE CHICK (Dixie Union/Above Perfection 2007 f.), a Mike Ryan/Gerry Dilger homebred, added another solid stakes-winning performance to her resume with a win in the Grade I Spinaway Stakes at Saratoga.  Kept in stalking position early under the very capable hands of Robby Albarado, she was guided through an opening on the rail at the top of the stretch where she took full advantage to win by almost two lengths.

Sold for $340,000 as a yearling and subsequently bought by Jess Jackson for $435,000 at Fasig-Tipton Calder, her record is now 4-3-1-0 with winnings of $285,685.  Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jackson of Grace Stables, trainer Steve Asmussen, and jockey Robby Albarado.

SARA LOUISE WINS VICTORY RIDE STAKES

August 29, 2009

SARA LOUISE (2006 Malibu Moon/Kings Lynn filly) returned after a nine-month layoff to win the Grade III Victory Ride Stakes at Saratoga on August 29th.  Ridden patiently through the early fractions, the filly kicked away from the crowd in the final half-furlong to win by two lengths.

Winner of last year's Pocohantas Stakes at Churchill Downs (defeating Rachel Alexandra), Sara Louise was a $180,000 Fasig-Tipton July yearling purchase and was sold at Fasig-Tipton Calder for $550,000.  Her record is now 5-3-1-0 with earnings of $199,634.

Congratulations to owner Godolphin Racing, trainer Saeed bin Suroor, jockey Edgar Prado, and breeder Paul Gardner (KY).

MIKE RYAN AND GERRY DILGER HOMEBRED HOT DIXIE CHICK WINS G3 SCHUYLERVILLE STAKES

July 29, 2009

HOT DIXIE CHICK (Dixie Union/Above Perfection 2yo filly), a Mike Ryan/Gerry Dilger (Dromoland Farm) homebred, crossed the wire more than six lengths ahead of her nearest rival in the Schuylerville Stakes at Saratoga on July 29th.  The filly comes off several strong efforts, including an eye-popping new track record at Churchill (:56.48) which earned her a Beyer Speed Figure of 100.

The filly was sold by Dromoland Farm at the Saratoga yearling sale for $340,000 and was then resold as a two-year-old at Fasig-Tipton Calder for $435,000 to Jess Jackson.  Her record is now 3-2-1-0 with earnings of $105,685.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, trainer Steve Asmussen, and jockey Robby Albarado.

DESPITE THE ODDS WINS GRADE 3 HILL PRINCE STAKES

June 5, 2009

Despite the Odds (Speightstown/Lady Aloma 2007 colt), a Mike Ryan/Gerry Dilger homebred owned in partnership with Larry Jones, handily won The Hill Prince Stakes G3 ($100,000) at Belmont on June 5th.  Trained by Michael Trombetta and ridden by Jeremy Rose, Despite the Odds took the lead halfway through the mile race and drew away in the stretch to win by over seven lengths.

THORN SONG WINS GRADE I SHOEMAKER MILE

May 25, 2009

THORN SONG (Unbridled's Song/Festal h.), taken to the front early and battling stride for stride down the stretch with Hyperbaric, put a nose out at the wire to win the Grade I Shoemaker Mile at Hollywood Park.  Sent off at long odds behind favorites Whatsthescript, Dixie Chatter, and Hyperbaric, a tough Thorn Song fought them all off in the final strides for a brave win.  Bought at Keeneland September for $160,00 and sold at the Fasig-Tipton Maryland May Two-Year-Olds sale for $200,000, Thorn Song's record is now 27-8-4-4 with earnings of $1,124,483.

Congratulations to owner Zayat Stables, trainer Dale Romans, jockey Mike Smith, and breeders Pinnacle Racing and Taylor Made Farms.

CAROLYN'S CAT GOES WIRE-TO-WIRE IN THE GRADE II VAGRANCY HANDICAP

May 24, 2009

CAROLYN'S CAT (Forstry/People's Princess filly) won the six and one-half furlong Grade II Vagrancy Handicap at Belmont on May 24th.  Clipping through fast early fractions, the filly pulled clear in the stretch to win by over three lengths.  Her record is now 10-4-3-0 with earnings of $304,415.

Congratulations to owners Mr. and Mrs. William K. Warren, Jr., trainer Kiaran McLaughlin, jockey Alan Garcia, and breeder Summer Wind Farm.  

TYB GRADUATE CHARITABLE MAN WINS GRADE II PETER PAN

May 9, 2009

Mr. and Mrs. William K. Warren's CHARITABLE MAN, at one time eight lengths behind the leader, rallied to a three and three-quarters length win in the Grade II Peter Pan Stakes ($200,000) at Belmont on May 9th.  After a disappointing defeat on the Polytrack in the Bluegrass Stakes, Charitable Man's connections returned him to the dirt for his third victory in only four starts.  A graduate of the TYB Yearling Pinhook 2007 partnership, Charitable Man's record is now 4-3-0-0 with earnings of $307,200.

Congratulations to owners Mr. and Mrs. William K. Warren, trainer Kiaran McLaughlin, jockey Alan Garcia, and breeder Edward P. Evans (VA).

GRADE I WINNING LARAGH WINS EDGEWOOD STAKES

May 1, 2009

Mike Ryan homebred LARAGH (Tapit/Rose of Summer 2006 f.), winner of the 2008 G1 Hollywood Starlet Stakes and third in the 2008 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf, led the field gate to wire in the Edgewood Stakes at Churchill Downs on May 1st, 2009.  Her record is now 8-4-0-1 with earnings of $581,877.

Congratulations to owner IEAH Stables, Gary Tolchin, and Pegasus Holding Group Stables, trainer John Terranova III, and jockey Edgar Prado on another nice win with this versatile filly.

MULTIPLE GRADED STAKES-PLACED YOUR ROUND 2ND IN G3 BEN ALI

April 19, 2009

Multiple graded stakes-placed Your Round (Distorted Humor/Another Round 2005 c.) continued his strong performances by finishing second in the $150,000 Ben Ali Stakes G3 at Keeneland on April 19th.  Owned by KatieRich Stables and trained by Mark Hubley, Your Round's record is now 15-1-5-3 with earnings of $253,726.

Your Round was purchased as a yearling for $160,000 at the 2006 Keeneland September sale.

SPRITELY WINS $250,000 SUGAR MAPLE STAKES

April 18, 2009

SPRITELY (2005 Touch Gold/Wood Sprite filly) left no doubt with a three and a quarter length win in the $250,000 Sugar Maple Stakes at Charles Town Race Track on April 18th.  Her record is now 11-5-2-3 with earnings of $302,278.

Congratulations to owner Edward P. Evans, trainer Todd Pletcher, jockey John Velazquez, and breeders John and Barbara Smicklas (KY).

Spritely was purchased for $480,000 at the 2006 Keeneland September Yearlings sale.

DESERT CODE WINS DAYTONA HANDICAP G3

February 15, 2009

DESERT CODE, winner of the inaugural Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint in 2008, drew away from rivals in the stretch to finish the easy winner of the 6-1/2 furlong Daytona Handicap G3 at Santa Anita on February 15th.

A TYB Yearling Pinhook graduate, Desert Code's record is now 20-7-4-2 with earnings of $1,088,939.

Congratulations to owner Tarabilla Farms, trainer David Hofmans, jockey Aaron Gryder, and breeder ClassicStar (KY).

LARAGH GRADED STAKES WINNER #13 IN 2008!

December 14, 2008

LARAGH (2006 Tapit/Rose of Summer f.), bred by Mike Ryan, becomes the thirteenth graded stakes winner (and third Grade One winner) for Mike Ryan connections in 2008 with a gate-to-wire win in the Hollywood Starlet Stakes on December 14th.

Laragh's record is now 6-3-0-1 with earnings of $509,465.  Congratulations to owner IEAH Stables, Gary Tolchin & Pegasus Holding Group Stables, trainer John Terranova, and jockey Edgar Prado.

STRIKE A DEAL WINS RED SMITH H., INDIVIDUAL STAKES WINNER #23 FOR MIKE RYAN IN 2008

November 8, 2008

Coming off some heartbreaking close seconds (by a nose in the G2 Virginia Derby, by a neck in the G1 United Nations Handicap), STRIKE A DEAL announced his return to the winner's circle in no uncertain terms with a seven-length win in the 1-3/8 mile G2 Red Smith Handicap November 8th at Aqueduct.  Fifth at the mile marker, he powered through the field in the final furlongs for a decisive win.

This win marks the 23rd individual stakes winner for Mike Ryan in 2008.  Strike a Deal's record is now 16-4-7-1 with earnings of $932,341.

Congratulations to owner Jayeff B Stables, trainer Alan Goldberg, jockey Chuck Lopez, and breeder Bee Zee LLC (KY).

TYB GRADUATE DESERT CODE WINS BREEDERS' CUP TURF SPRINT

October 25, 2008

TYB Yearling Pinhook 2005 Graduate DESERT CODE (2004 E Dubai/Chatta Code c.) was the upset winner of the inaugural $1,000,000 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint at Oaktree/Santa Anita on October 25, 2008.  Sent off at very long odds, the colt was tenth (of 14) at the top of the stretch yet found the speed to power past the field to win by half a length.

A Mike Ryan-selected $150,000 Keeneland September yearling, Desert Code's record is now 19-6-4-2 with earnings of $1,028,939.

Congratulations to winning owner Susan Osborne of Tarabilla Farm, trainer David Hofmans, jockey Richard Migliore, and breeder ClassicStar (KY).

THORN SONG WINS SHADWELL TURF MILE G1

October 4, 2008

TYB Yearling Pinhook 2004 graduate THORN SONG (Unbridled's Song/Festal 5yo h.) took an early lead, maintained his advantage through fast fractions, and was never seriously challenged on his way to a win in the Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes (G1) at Keeneland with a final time of 1:34.97.

A $160,000 purchase at the 2004 Keeneland September Yearlings sale and sold at the Fasig-Tipton May Two-Year-Olds In Training sale for $200,000, Thorn Song is now 22-7-4-4 with earnings of $914,981.

Congratulations to owner Zayat Stables, trainer Dale Romans, jockey Robby Albarado, and breeders Pinnacle Racing and Taylor Made Farm (KY).

INDIVIDUAL STAKES WINNER #19 FOR 2008 - MISS CHALLENGE WINS STATUETTE

September 21, 2008

MISS STATUETTE (2005 More Than Ready/Full Figure f.) won the Statuette Stakes at Belmont on 9/21/08, making a bold move to advance from last at the three-quarter pole to first at the wire.  This win marks individual stakes win #19 in 2008 for Mike Ryan-selected horses.  The three-year old filly was a $150,000 yearling purchase at Keeneland September.  Her record is now 6-3-0-2 with earnings of $119,872.

Congratulations to winning owner Maybry Farm, trainer George Weaver, jockey Edgar Prado, and breeder Castleton Lyons (KY).

CHARITABLE MAN WINS FUTURITY STAKES IN SECOND OUTING

September 13, 2008

Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Warren Jr.'s CHARITABLE MAN remains undefeated in two starts after a one-length win in the Futurity Stakes G2 at Belmont.  Settled in behind the pack for most of the seven furlongs, jockey Alan Garcia moved Charitable Man into the center of the track for a powerful hand ride down the stretch to end up a length in front at the wire.

Congratulations to winning owners Mr. and Mrs. William Warren, Jr., trainer Kiaran McLaughlin, jockey Alan Garcia, and breeder Edward Evans (VA).

ONE WEEKEND - THREE STAKES WINS!

August 31, 2008

Saturday, August 30, 2008:  TYB Yearling Pinhook 2006 graduate DUBAI DISTINCTION (E Dubai/Darlin g.) wins the Eillo Stakes ($50,000) at Calder.  This is 2008 individual stakes winner #16 for Mike Ryan.  Congratulations to owner Dynamic Equine Racing, trainer Michael Jablow, jockey Daniel Coa, and breeder Sun Valley Farm (KY).  Dubai Distinction's record is now 8-3-0-1 with earnings of $53,558.

Sunday, August 31, 2008:  TYB Yearling Pinhook 2005 graduate SARATOGA TANGO (Successful Appeal/Dark Tango f.) wins the Barb's Dancer Stakes ($50,000) at Calder, making individual stakes winner #17 for Mike Ryan in 2008.  Congratulations to owner Tim O'Toole, trainer Myra Mora, jockey Manuel Aguilar, and breeder Heiligbrodt Racing Stable (TX).  Saratoga Tango's record is now 8-3-1-2 and her earnings stand at $68,539.

Sunday, August 31, 2008:  MANI BHAVAN, owned by Mike Ryan and Puglisi Racing, wins the G1 Spinaway Stakes ($250,000) at Saratoga.  She remains undefeated with a record of 3-3-0-0 and earnings now of $264,000.

MANI BHAVAN WINS G2 ADIRONDACK, STAKES WINNER #15 IN 2008 FOR MIKE RYAN

August 13, 2008

MANI BHAVAN (Storm Boot/Rehear f.) handily won the Adirondack Stakes at Saratoga on August 13th.  Breaking sharply from the outside, the filly was quickly moved to the rail by jockey Alan Garcia.  She remained in control through the race and drew away in the stretch to win by seven lengths.

Mani Bhavan is owned by Mike Ryan.  She was purchased for $30,000 at the 2007 Keeneland September Yearlings Sale and sent to Niall Brennan for breaking and two-year-old sales prep.  She was a $95,000 RNA at OBS February, and was subsequently sent to trainer Steve Klesaris who has done an outstanding job with her.  The filly was bred in Kentucky by Hermitage Farm.

Mani Bhavan's record now stands at 2-2-0-0 with earnings of $114,000.

KILDERRY 14TH INDIVIDUAL STAKES WINNER FOR MIKE RYAN IN 2008

July 16, 2008

KILLDERRY (E Dubai/Empress of India 2005 gelding) dug in to win the Oceanside Stakes at Del Mar on July 16th.  Kept well back of the front runners through the early fractions, Kilderry made his move entering the stretch after a 4-wide trip around the turn, and moved from 7th to win by a nose.  Purchased by Mike Ryan and David Scanlon for $50,000 at the Keeneland September yearling sale, Killderry's record is now 8-3-2-0 with earnings of $136,220.

Congratulations to winning owners Dan Capen and Steve, Charlene, and Jeff Ustin, trainer Mike Mitchell, jockey Rafael Bejarano, and breeder Brandywine Farm (KY).

MIRACULOUS MISS NEARS $1 MILLION IN EARNINGS WITH 2ND IN PRINCESS ROONEY

July 12, 2008

Miraculous Miss, owned by Puglisi Racing, increased her lifetime earnings to $916,307 with a second-place finish in the G1 Princess Rooney Stakes at Calder.  Her record is now 17-6-3-3.

Miraculous Miss (Mr. Greeley/No Small Miracle 2003 filly) was purchased by Mike Ryan in partnership with Ian Brennan at the 2004 Keeneland September Yearling sale for $65,000 and sold at the 2005 Fasig-Tipton Two-Year-Olds in Training Sale for $350,000.

NOTIONAL WINS G3 SLVATOR MILE HANDICAP AT MONMOUTH

July 5, 2008

NOTIONAL, winner of the G2 San Rafael Stakes and G3 Risen Star Stakes in 2007, continues his comeback trail after having fractured his left front ankle in April of his three-year-old season.  After sitting in 5th through the half-mile, Notional passed the leader near the quarter pole to win the G3 Salvator Mile Handicap G3 at Monmouth Park.

Bought as a yearling for $77,000 and sold for $235,000 at the 2006 Barrett's March two-year-old sale, Notional's record is now 10-4-1-2 with earnings of $695,740.

Congratulations to winning owner J. Paul Reddam, trainer Mark Hennig, jockey Joe Bravo, and breeder Vessels Stallion Farm LLC (CA).

THORN SONG GOES WIRE-TO-WIRE TO WIN THE GII FIRECRACKER HANDICAP

July 4, 2008

THORN SONG, third in the G1 Makers Mark Mile at Keeneland on April 11th, led from gate to wire in the Firecracker Handicap G2 at Churchill on July 4th.

A $160,000 Keeneland September yearling purchase, Thorn Song was sold for $200,000 at the 2005 Fasig-Tipton Maryland May Two-Year-Olds In Training Sale.  His record is now 19-6-4-3 with earnings of $517,981.

Congratulations to owner Zayat Stables, trainer Dale Romans, jockey Kent Desormeaux, and breeder Pnnacle Racing LLC and Taylor Made Farms (KY).

SOCIAL QUEEN WINS EATONTOWN HANDICAP

June 14, 2008

Jayeff B Stable's SOCIAL QUEEN (Dynaformer/Gal On the Go 4yo filly), coming off a win in the Politely Stakes on May 26th, won the G3 Eatontown Handicap at Monmouth Park on June 14th.  Rider Jose Lezcano described her as "a push-button horse".  This was the first graded stakes win for the filly, and trainer Al Goldberg hopes to bring her back in the Matchmaker Stakes in August.

Purchased by Mike Ryan for $275,000 at the 2005 Keeneland September sale, her record is now 11-5-1-3 with earnings of $236,880.

Congratulations to winning owner Jayeff B Stables, trainer Al Goldberg, jockey Jose Lezcano, and breeders James English and Hermitage Farm (KY).

DENIS OF CORK SECOND IN G1 BELMONT STAKES

June 7, 2008

Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Warren, Jr's. DENIS OF CORK, coming off a third-place finish in the Kentucky Derby G1, finished a very solid second to winner Da' Tara in the Belmont Stakes G1 at Belmont Park.  Our congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Warren, trainer David Carroll, and jockey Robby Albarado for a strong effort in a tough field on a blistering hot day.

Denis of Cork was purchased for $250,000 for Mr. Warren at the 2007 Barrett's March Two-year Old Sale, and his record is now 6-3-1-1 with earnings of $613,552.

ROSHANI WINS GALLORETTE STAKES - FIFTH GRADED STAKES WIN FOR MIKE RYAN IN 2008

May 18, 2008

ROSHANI (2003 Fantastic Light/Sahibah) won the GIII Galorette Stakes at Pimlico on Saturday, May 17th to become the ninth individual stakes winner and fifth graded stakes winner for Mike Ryan this year.  Never worse than third, she took the lead after very slow opening fractions and held on to win by a half.

Roshani's record is now 11-6-2-1 with earnings of $331,300.

Congratulations to winning owner Ben McElroy and partners, trainer Todd Pletcher, jockey John Velazquez, and breeder Mill Ridge Farm.

DENIS OF CORK THIRD IN KENTUCKY DERBY

May 3, 2008

Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Warren Jr.'s DENIS OF CORK went from 20th place at the three-quarter pole to finish third in an astonishing run expertly piloted by Calvin Borel.  Calvin was quoted after the race as saying, "I really like this colt.  I think he's starting to come around right now, and I think you're going to hear a lot about him in the future." [Thoroughbred Times, May 10, 2008]

DENIS OF CORK was purchased for Mr. Warren by Mike Ryan at the 2007 Barretts March Two-Year-Olds In Training Sale.  His record is now 5-3-0-1 with earnings of $413,552.

Congratulations on a spectacular showing to owners Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Warren Jr., trainer David Carroll, jockey Calvin Borel, and breeder Westbury Stables.

FORT DRUM STAKES WINNER NUMBER EIGHT IN 2008

April 13, 2008

FORT DRUM overcame an awkward start with a well-ridden win the $100,000 New York Stallion Times Square Stakes on Sunday, April 13th at Aqueduct.  His win marks the eighth stakes winner in 2008 for Mike Ryan-selected horses.

Fort Drum is a graduate of the TYB Yearling Pinhook 2006.  He was originally  purchased for $135,000 at the 2006 Fasig-Tipton July Yearling sale and sold for $145,00 at the 2008 Keeneland January Sale.  His record is now 8-2-2-1 with earnings of $120,343.

Congratulations to trainer Gary Contessa, jockey Eibar Coa, owner Winning Move Stable, and breeders Denlea Park and South Gate (NY).

TYB GRAD DESERT CODE WINS $75,000 JOE HERNANDEZ STAKES

March 22, 2008

TYB Yearling Pinhook 2005 graduate DESERT CODE added another strong stakes performance to his chart in winning the 6-1/2 furlong Joe Hernandez Stakes ($75,000) on Santa Anita's downhill turf course on Saturday, March 22nd.  The colt has also won the G3 Baldwin and the G3 Affirmed Handicap in 2007.

A $150,000 Keeneland September yearling, Desert Code's record is now 14-5-2-2 with earnings of $317,639.

Congratulations to trainer David Hofmans, jockey Richard Migliore, owner Tarabilla Farms, and breeder ClassicStar (KY).

CAROLYN'S CAT WINS $100,000 CICADA STAKES G3

March 15, 2008

CAROLYN'S CAT was the decisive victor in the Cicada Stakes G3 at Aqueduct on Saturday, March 15th.  After a bumpy start, the filly found her feet and led the field over the six furlong course, crossing the wire with a clear 3-1/4 length victory.  Her record is now 6-3-1-0 with earnings of $154,615.

Congratulations on another stakes win from this promising filly to owners Mr. and Mrs. William Warren, Jr., trainer Kiaran McLaughlin, jockey Alan Garcia, and breeder Summer Wind Farm (KY).

STORM TREASURE WINS ALLEN LACOMBE MEMORIAL

SEVENTH STAKES WIN IN 2008 FOR MIKE RYAN
March 15, 2008

STORM TREASURE (2003 Storm Boot/Boogie Beach Blues) won the inaugural running of the Allen LaCombe Memorial Handicap (4-year-olds and up, about one mile on the turf) at Fair Grounds Race Course on March 15th.  This was the first stakes win for the seasoned veteran of 25 starts, though he has placed second in four stakes races and third in two.  His record is now 25-5-8-3 with a very respectable $475,700 in earnings.

Congratulations to owner Mike McCarty, trainer Steve Asmussen, jockey Donnie Meche, and breeder Don Robinson (KY).

Storm Treasure was purchased by Mike Ryan and David Hanley for $75,000 at the 2003 Keeneland November Sale.  His win marks the seventh stakes win in 2008 for Mike Ryan.

DENIS OF CORK WINS $250,000 SOUTHWEST STAKES (G3)

February 18, 2008

Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Warren's DENIS OF CORK remains undefeated after winning the Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn on February 18th.  After a patient ride through very fast opening fractions, jockey Robby Albarado opened the colt up at the top of the stretch, and Denis of Cork moved from ten lengths back to a comfortable 2-1/4 length win.

Congratulations once again to Mr. and Mrs. Warren on a very nice win.  Congratulations also to trainer David Carroll, jockey Robby Albarado, and breeder Westbury Stables.

Denis of Cork was purchased for Mr. and Mrs. Warren at the 2007 Barretts Two-Year-Olds In Training Sale for $250,000.  His record is now 3-3-0-0, with earnings of $198,552.

YOUR ROUND OVERCOMES WIDE TRIP TO TAKE SECOND IN WEBN STAKES

February 2, 2008

TYB Yearling Pinhook 2006 graduate Your Round continued his stakes career with a closing second after a five-wide trip in the WEBN Stakes at Turfway Park on February 2nd.  The colt was eighth at the 3/4 pole and moved from five lengths out of first to cross the wire a length and a quarter behind the winner Big Glen.

Your Round is owned by KatieRich Stables, trained by Mark Hubley, and was ridden by Victor Lebron.

CAROLYN'S CAT LEADS GATE TO WIRE TO WIN T STORM STAKES

January 31, 2008

Mr. William K. Warren Jr.'s CAROLYN'S CAT "stormed home an easy winner" [Thoroughbred Daily News, Feb. 1, 2008] in the T Storm Stakes (Aqueduct) on January 31st.  The filly broke very sharply and never relinquished the lead in the 6 furlong sprint.  She cruised past the finish pole five lengths ahead with a final time of 1:10 2/5.

This filly's victory marks the third stakes winner of 2008 for Mike Ryan-selected horses.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Warren, trainer Kiaran McLaughlin, jockey Alan Garcia, and breeder Summer Wind Farm (KY).

GRACE AND POWER SECOND IN HOLLYWOOD STARLET G1 FOR NEW OWNER BOBBY FLAY

December 15, 2007

Grace and Power continues her strong stakes performances with an "admirable second" (Thoroughbred Daily News, 12/16/07), moving from last at the 3/4 pole to second behind Country Star, who set a new track record of 1:40.54 over the mile and a sixteenth synthetic course.

Grace and Power's cross-country trip from Maryland to California was not without incident, as the filly had to sit for three hours at Newark on Thursday due to weather-related delays.  She didn't arrive at Hollywood Park until 11:00 p.m. and had only one day to acclimate to her new surroundings.

Congratulations on an outstanding performance to Grace and Power's new owner, Bobby Flay, trainer Steve Klesaris, and jockey Michael Baze.

MIRACULOUS MISS RUNS WITH THE COLTS IN THE FRANK J. DE FRANCIS

November 24, 2007

Miraculous Miss (2004 Mr. Greeley/No Small Miracle f.), owned by Puglisi Stables and Steve Klesaris, finished third in a field of colts and geldings in the Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash Stake (G1) at Laurel Park.

The filly trailed through the early fractions then moved steadily and strongly to finish a very respectable third in a highly competitive field.

A $65,000 2005 Keeneland September purchase and sold for $350,000 at the 2006 Fasig-Tipton Maryland May two-year-old sale, Miraculous Miss now has an outstanding record of 15-6-2-3 with earnings of $821,670.

TYB PINHOOK GRAD "NATIONAL PRIDE" A TDN "RISING STAR"

November 18, 2007

TYB Yearling Pinhook 2006 graduate National Pride (2005 Macho Uno/Corporate Vision colt) won his racing debut on November 17th at Aqueduct.  His performance was impressive enough to rate him a "Rising Star" in the Thoroughbred Daily News.  He was in the back of the field in the early fractions, made a 3-wide move on the turn, and crossed the wire almost two lengths in front, with a final six-furlong time of 1:09.27.

Congratulations to owners Winning Move Stable, John Moirano, and Jennifer Contessa, trainer Gary Contessa, jockey Eddie Castro, and breeders Liberation Farm and Brandywine Farm (KY).  National Pride was purchased for $75,000 at Fasig Tipton July and his record is now 1-1-0-0 with earnings of $31,200.

FORT DRUM THIRD IN GREAT WHITE WAY STAKES

November 11, 2007

Fort Drum (2005 Wiseman's Ferry - Elmira Gulch c.) overcame a bumpy start to finish a fast-closing third in the 6 furlong New York Stallion Great White Way Stakes ($100,000) at Aqueduct on Sunday, November 11th.

Bumped out of the gate, trapped on the rail, and checked in the stretch, the colt had a game late-stretch charge that moved him from fourth to within a length and a half of winning.  His record is now 5-1-0-1 with earnings of $40,943.

Fort Drum, a registered New York-bred, is for sale.  Please call our office if you would like further information.

GRACE AND POWER THIRD IN $250,000 EPITOME BREEDERS' CUP STAKES

October 26, 2007

GRACE AND POWER, recent winner of The Holly Stakes, showed true determination breaking out of a tight pack at the top of the stretch and moving from 7th to a fast-closing third in the Epitome Breeders' Cup Stakes at Monmouth Park.

This was a remarkable race for this filly, as it was run in the pouring rain, the turf was best described as "yielding", and it was only her third lifetime start.  Please see her listing under Past Performances for more details.

Grace and Power is currently owned by the TYB Yearling Pinhook 2006 partnership and is for sale.  Please call our office if you would like further information.

PANTY RAID WINS $500,000 JUDDMONTE SPINSTER STAKES G1 TO EARN MILLIONAIRE STATUS

October 8, 2007

TYB Yearling Pinhook 2005 graduate PANTY RAID continued her winning ways this weekend, following up her win the $1,000,000 American Oaks Invitational with a solid win in the $500,000 Juddmonte Spinster Stakes G1 at Keeneland on October 7, 2007.

Congratulations to winning owner Glencrest Farm, trainer Todd Pletcher, jockey Garrett Gomez, and breeder Heaven Tree Farms (KY).

Purchased by Mike Ryan at Fasig Tipton July for $110,000, conditioned by Niall Brennan and sold at Keeneland April for $275,000, Panty Raid's record is now 8-5-1-0 with earnings of $1,020,275.

ZANN SECOND BY A NOSE IN THE OAK TREE MILE STAKES (G2)

October 7, 2007

Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Warren Jr.'s four-year-old ZANN (Dynaformer/Moments of Magic colt), a TYB Yearling Pinhook 2004 graduate, came agonizingly close to winning the Oak Tree Mile Stakes G2 on Saturday, October 7, 2007 at Santa Anita.  His strong charge down the stretch almost caught the winner OUT OF CONTROL, but Zann was second by a nose at the wire, running a career-best 101 Beyer in the process.

ZANN was purchased by Mike Ryan at the Keeneland September sales for $100,000.  His record is now 13-3-3-2 with earnings of $213,669.

GRACE AND POWER WINS THE HOLLY STAKES

September 29, 2007

GRACE AND POWER, currently owned by TYB Yearling Pinhook 2006, won The Holly Stakes at the Meadowlands on September 29, 2007 in only her second lifetime start.  The filly, trained by Steve Klesaris, easily mastered the field in the 1 Mile 70 Yards Turf route, showing great professionalism as she was rated down the backstretch and responding to jockey Eddie Castro with a strong move when asked on the final turn for home.

Grace and Power is currently for sale.  You can see her pages in our 2006 Pinhook brochure here.  Please contact us if you would like any further information.

YOUR ROUND A STRONG THIRD IN STAKES DEBUT

September 16, 2007

TYB Yearling Pinhook 2006 graduate Your Round (2005 Distorted Humor - Another Round c.) moved up to stakes company in the Woodbine Summer Stake (G3) after a strong win at Ellis Park on August 26th in his racing debut.  After a rough break and an "unhurried" rail trip, the colt was moved to the outside for a strong finishing rally to move from sixth to a driving third by a neck.

This was a very impressive effort for this lightly-raced colt, and we hope to see much more from him as his career continues.

You can view Your Round's page from the TYB Yearling Pinhook 2006 brochure here.  The colt was purchased by Mike Ryan at the 2005 Keeneland September Yearlings sale for $160,000, conditioned by Niall Brennan, and sold privately.

Congratulations on a strong showing to owner Lawrence Doyle, trainer Mark Hubley, and breeders Sharon Mitchell and Russell Reineman (KY).

INDEPENDENT GEORGE WINS PRESQUE ISLE MILE

September 15, 2007

TYB Yearling Pinhook 2004 graduate INDEPENDENT GEORGE (2003 Cozzene - Daylight Ridge g.) scored his fourth win in 2007 and his first lifetime stakes win with a 2-3/4 length win in the $175,000 Presque Isle Mile stakes at Presque Isle Downs on September 15.  Purchased for $65,000 at the 2004 Keeneland September Yearling sale by Mike Ryan and sold by Niall Brennan for $160,000 at the 2005 Keeneland April Two-Year-Olds In Training sale, Independent George's record now stands at 11-4-3-2 with earnings of $200,245.

Congratulations to owner Brushwood Stables, trainer Graham Motion, and breeder Mark Rutherford (KY).

DRILL DOWN THIRD IN DEL MAR FUTURITY

September 5, 2007

Drill Down (2005 El Corredor - Who's Sorry Now c.), a $350,000 purchase from the Barretts March Two-Year-Olds In Training Sale for owners Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Warren, Jr., finished a closing third after being last out of the gate in the 2007 Del Mar Futurity on September 5th.  Drill Down has had an outstanding start to his racing career, finishing third in his first outing, then winning a $55,000 Maiden Special Weight on July 28th at Del Mar.  We hope to see much more of this promising young horse in the months to come.

Update:  We were very saddened to learn of the untimely loss of this fine young horse after a breakdown during his morning work on September 24th.  Our deepest condolences go out to the Mr. and Mrs. Warren, Mike Machowsky, and the grooms and friends of Drill Down.

TYB YEARLING PINHOOK 2005 GRAD TIMBER RESERVE WINS $1,000,000 PENNSYLVANIA DERBY

September 3, 2007

TIMBER RESERVE (2004 Forest Camp - Fountain Square c.) made his first stakes win a memorable one by winning the $1,000,000 Pennsylvania Derby (Sept. 3, 2007, Philadelphia Park) by a neck over Xchanger after a hard drive down the stretch.

TIMBER RESERVE is now three wins in six lifetime starts.  His record is an  impressive 6-3-1-0 with earnings of $627,822.

The colt was purchased by Mike Ryan for the TYB Yearling Pinhook 2005 for $195,000 at the 2005 Keeneland September Yearling Sale.  Trained and consigned by Niall Brennan, he sold for $400,000 at the 2006 Fasig-Tipton Calder Two-Year-Olds in Training Sale.  You can see Timber Reserve's TYB Yearling Pinhook 2005 brochure page here.

Congratulations on this great win to owners Circle E Racing, Caesar Kimmel and Philip Solondz, trainer John Kimmel, jockey Javier Castellano, and breeders Mark Harris and Westwind Farm.

STRIKE A DEAL THIRD IN KENT BREEDERS' CUP G3

September 1, 2007

Jayeff B Stable's stakes-winning STRIKE A DEAL (2004 Smart Strike - Shag c.) "grudgingly" gave up second to finish third by a head in the Kent Breeders' Cup G3 ($500,000) at Delaware Park on September 1, 2007.

Strike a Deal was a $350,000 Keeneland September Yearlings Mike Ryan purchase.  The colt's record is now 8-3-3-1 with earnings of $544,765.

MIRACULOUS MISS LATE CLOSING THIRD IN G1 BALLERINA STAKES

August 26, 2007

MIRACULOUS MISS (2004 Mr. Greeley/No Small Miracle f.), outrun through fast early fractions, charged from last at the half to within four of the winner in the seven-furlong Ballerina Stakes G1 at Saratoga on August 27, 2007.

Purchased by Mike Ryan for $65,000 at Keeneland September 2004, the filly was prepped by Niall Brennan's Training Center and sold  to current owner Puglisi Stable and Steve Klesaris for $350,000 at Fasig-Tipton's Maryland May Two-Year-Olds In Training Sale.  Her record is now 11-6-0-2 with earnings of $489,170.

DRUM MAJOR SOLID SECOND IN FOURSTARDAVE HANDICAP

August 5, 2007

DRUM MAJOR (Dynaformer/Endless Parade 5yo h.) was second by only 3/4 of a length to the well-seasoned millionaire SILVER TREE (34-12-6-5, $1,455,149) in the Fourstardave Handicap (G2) at Saratoga.  DRUM MAJOR ran well in hand through most of the race, swung four wide leaving the turn, and finished well for second.

DRUM MAJOR's record is now 20-6-3-5 with earnings of $355,688.  Congratulations on an exciting race to owner Dogwood Stables, trainer George Weaver, jockey Rafael Beharano, and breeder Roger W. Clark (KY).

ROSHANI WINS TAYLOR MADE MATCHMAKER S.

August 5, 2007

TYB Yearling Pinhook 2004 graduate ROSHANI won the Taylor Made Matchmaker Stakes (G3) at Monmouth Park on Sunday, August 5th.  Never worse than third, the filly made her move on the turn and easily drew off down the stretch, winning by a length.

Roshani's record is now 7-4-1-1 with earnings of $193,500.  Congratulations on this nice win to owner Ben McElroy, trainer Todd Pletcher, jockey Garrett Gomez, and breeder Mill Ridge Farm Ltd. and Jamm, Ltd. (KY)

SOCIAL QUEEN WINS EATONTOWN STAYBRIDGE SUITES STAKES

August 4, 2007

SOCIAL QUEEN (2004 Dynaformer/Gal On the Go f.) went from last to first in a five-wide rally to win the Eatontown Staybridge Suites Stakes at Monmouth on August 4, 2007.  A $275,000 Mike Ryan purchase at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, her record now stands at 8-3-1-3 with earnings of $104,080.

Congratulations to trainer Alan Goldberg, jockey Charles Lopez, owner Jayeff B Stables, and breeders James English and Hermitage Farm (KY).

AMANSARA SECOND IN DE LA ROSE STAKES AT SARATOGA

August 1, 2007

AMANSARA (2003 War Chant/Marianna's Girl f.) was caught in the stretch to finish second by just a length to the late-charging winner FANTASTIC SHIRL in the De La Rose Stakes (one mile, Turf) at Saratoga on August 1, 2007.  Bought by Mike Ryan at Keeneland September for $150,000 for owner R A Hill Stable, the filly's record is now 8-3-2-2 with earnings of $114,790.

RICHARD SANTULLI'S STRIKE A DEAL EDGED OUT AT THE WIRE IN $1 MILLION VIRGINIA DERBY

July 23, 2007

STRIKE A DEAL was edged out at the wire by long shot RED GIANT in a heart-stopping finish to the $1 Million Virgina Derby (G2) on July 21st.  It was a fight to the finish in a course-record time of 1:59.62 on the 1 1/4m Turf course.

Strike a Deal's record now stands at 7-3-3-0 with earnings of $489,765.

Congratulations on a hard-fought second to owner Richard Santulli, trainer Alan Goldberg, rider Ramon Dominguez, and breeder Bee Zee LLC (KY)

PANTY RAID WINS $750,000 AMERICAN OAKS INVITATIONAL G1

July 7, 2007

TYB Yearling Pinhook 2005 graduate PANTY RAID (2004 Include/Adventurous Di filly) won the $750,000 G1 American Oaks Invitational at Hollywood Park on July 7.  Never farther back than a close fourth in the 1 1/4 mile turf race, PANTY RAID took over the lead at the top of the stretch and held on for a 3/4 length win.

Purchased as a yearling for $110,000 at Fasig Tipton July, prepped by Niall Brennan and sold for $275,000 at Keeneland April, PANTY RAID's record is now 6-4-1-0 with earnings of $692,275.  Click here to see Panty Raid's page from the TYB Yearling Pinhook 2005 brochure.

Congratulations on this impressive win to owner Glencrest Farm, trainer Todd Pletcher, jockey Edgar Prado, and breeder Heaven Tree Farm (KY).

TYB GRADUATE DESERT CODE CONVINCING WINNER OF AFFIRMED H.-G3, HOLLYWOOD PARK 6/17.

June 17, 2007

TYB Yearling Pinhook 2005 Graduate DESERT CODE (E Dubai/Chatta Code 2004 colt) was the wire-to-wire winner by almost two lengths in the Affirmed H.-G3 on Sunday, June 17th.

Congratulations on this impressive performance to owner Tarabille Farms, trainer David Hofmans, and jockey Richard Migliore.  DESERT CODE's record is now 9-4-2-1 with earnings of $231,434.

TYB GRAD ROSHANI GAME THIRD IN FIRST STAKES EFFORT

June 16, 2007

Roshani (Fantastic Light/Sahibah 2003 filly) finished a strong third in the $150,000 Eatontown H.-G3 at Monmouth on Saturday, June 16.  The filly recovered nicely from a bobble at the start held on to third, beaten by a half-length and a neck for first.  Her record now stands at 6-3-1-1 with earnings of $103,500.

STRIKE A DEAL STRONG SECOND IN THE $750,000 COLONIAL TURF CUP AT COLONIAL DOWNS ON JUNE 16TH.

June 16, 2007

STRIKE A DEAL, purchased for $350,000 as a yearling for owner Richard Santulli, just missed at the wire as he fought for the win in the $750,000 Colonial Turf Cup at Colonial Downs on Saturday, June 16th.  He and rival Summer Doldrums battled it out down the stretch with STRIKE A DEAL ending up short by just a head.  STRIKE A DEAL's record is now 6-3-2-1 with earnings of $289,765.

WILL HE SHINE WINS TRUE NORTH H. (G2)

June 9, 2007

WILL HE SHINE (2002 Silver Deputy - Christmas Star h.) won his first graded stakes race Saturday, June 9th in the True North Handicap G2 ($200,000), an undercard to the Belmont Stakes.  WILL HE SHINE was purchased for $650,000 at the 2003 Keeneland September yearling sale.  His record now stands at 12-5-2-3 with $309,241 in earnings.

Congratulations to owners Savario Pugliese and Marc Wexler, trainer Dale Romans, jockey Edgar Prado, and breeder V. H. Winchell (KY).

FIFTH WIN OUT OF FIVE FIRST-TIME STARTERS - ALL SELECTED AS YEARLINGS BY MIKE RYAN

June 3, 2007

Kadira (2005 Kafwain - Raw Gold filly, $250,000 KEESEP yrlg), selected by Mike Ryan and owned by Carl Pollard, won her first start in the sixth race at Churchill downs on June 3rd.  Sent off at long odds, the filly broke well and chased the leader through fractions of :21 4/5 and :45 flat.  She took the lead as they turned for home and crossed the wire ahead by almost four lengths.

Congratulations on this impressive win go to Mr. Pollard, trainer David Vance, jockey Larry Melancon, and breeder Thomas Lakin (KY).

Kadira's win is the fifth win out of five first-time starters selected as yearlings by Mike Ryan.  The others are Zakouma (May 2, Churchill), Motovato (May 5, Delaware), Ascot Hall (May 17, Belmont), and Fort Drum (June 1, Belmont).  Their race details are in the news section.

FORT DRUM WINS AT FIRST ASKING

June 1, 2007

Fort Drum (2005 Wiseman's Ferry/Elmira Gulch c.), owned by TYB Yearling Pinhook 2006, chalked up the fourth "first starter" win in a row for Mike Ryan-selected yearlings.  The registered New York-bred had his track debut on June 1, 2007 in the second race at Belmont.  The colt was bounced around at the start but recovered nicely to pass the wire a length and a half in front.  Congratulations to trainer Todd Pletcher, jockey John Velazquez, and breeder Denlea Park Ltd. and South Gate (NY).

Fort Drum is for sale.  Click here to view his pages in the TYB Yearling Pinhook 2006 brochure.

TYB GRADUATE ROSHANI WINS MONMOUTH ALLOWANCE

May 28, 2007

TYB Yearling Pinhook 2004 graduate Roshani (2003 Fantastic Light/Sahibah filly) won her third in a row at Monmouth on May 28, 2007.  The dark bay filly was rated through the early fractions and moved into the lead to win the $42,400 allowance (one-mile turf) by three lengths.  Congratulations to owner Ben McElroy, trainer Todd Pletcher, jockey C. Decarlo, and breeders Mill Ridge Farm and Jamm, LTD (KY).

STRIKE A DEAL WINS STRAIGHT DEAL STAKES (NY)

May 24, 2007

STRIKE A DEAL, the 2004 Smart Strike colt out of Shag (Dixieland Band), won the Straight Deal Stakes at Belmont on May 23, 2007 in a near-photo finish, edging out Summer Doldrums by a nod at the wire.  STRIKE A DEAL continues to excel on the turf, having placed second in the Pilgrim Stakes in October 2006 and winning the Laurel Futurity the following  month.

Purchased by Mike Ryan for $350,000 at the 2005 Keeneland September sale, STRIKE A DEAL's record is now 5-3-1-0 with earnings of $139,765.

Congratulations on this thrilling win to owner Jayeff B Stables, trainer Alan Goldberg, jockey Javier Castellano, and breeder Bee Zee LLC (KY).

TYB GRAD PANTY RAID WINS BLACK-EYED SUSAN S. (G2)

May 21, 2007

PANTY RAID emerged a clear winner in the 2007 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2) at Pimlico on May 18th.  This was her second stakes appearance, having lost the win in the March 24 Bourbonnette Breeders' Cup (G3) by just a head.  Panty Raid, a $110,000 Fasig-Tipton July yearling, was sold for $275,000 at the 2006 Keeneland Two-Year-Olds In Training Sale.  Her record is now 5-3-1-0 with earnings of $242,275.  Congratulations to winning owner Glencrest Farm, trainer Todd Pletcher, jockey Edgar Prado, and breeder Heaven Trees Farm (KY).

ASCOT HALL FIRST WINNER FOR TYB YEARLING PINHOOK 2006

May 18, 2007

Ascot Hall (Aldebaran - Look For Good 2005 c) has a number of firsts to his credit - his track debut on May 17th at Belmont made him the first runner for his sire and the first runner for TYB Yearling Pinhook 2006.  His strong performance made him the winner of the first two-year-old race of the Belmont season.  Well ridden from a slow start, the striking dark bay colt's win leaves little doubt as to his professionalism and ability.

Congratulations to trainer Tony Dutrow, jockey Edgar Prado and breeder Dixiana Inc.

Ascot Hall is for sale.  Click here to see his pages in the TYB Yearling Pinhook 2006 brochure.  If you would like more information, please contact us.

MOTOVATO WINS TWO-YEAR-OLD DEBUT

May 6, 2007

Motovato (2005 Proud Citizen/Buffalo Bird Woman c.) won his 4 1/2 furlong MSP at Delaware on May 5, 2007 by a resounding nine lengths gearing down at the wire.  To quote his "TDN Rising Star" article, he was "gone in a flash."  Motovato was a $150,000 Keeneland September yearling.  Congratulations to trainer Gary Contessa, jockey Jose Lezcano, and breeders Elizabeth Jones and Brownell Alexander (KY).

ZAKOUMA BREAKS MAIDEN IN FIRST OUTING

May 3, 2007

Zakouma (2005 Forest Camp/Magical Flash c.) won at first asking in a 4 1/2 furlong Maiden Special Weight at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2007.  Sent off the heavy favorite, he raced three wide, edging away to an almost two length lead at the wire.  His final time of :50 4/5 was just shy of the track record.

Zakouma is owned in partnership with Emma Tierney and Frank L. Jones.  Congratulations to winning trainer Dale Romans, jockey Kent Desormeaux, and breeder Stonestreet Mares LLC (KY).

Zakouma was a $140,000 purchase at the 2006 Keeneland September Yearling sale.

ROSHANI WINS ALLOWANCE AT KEENELAND

Roshani (2003 Fantastic Light - Sahibah f.), stepped up to allowance ranks, won the 9th at Keeneland on April 26.  Originally scheduled as a One Mile Turf, the race was moved to the Polytrack after heavy rains and the distance stretched to a mile and a sixteenth.  This didn't appear to faze the mare as she made her move entering the final turn, going around the leaders and crossing the finish line under a hand ride three lengths in the lead.

Congratulations on a very nice win to owner Ben McElroy, trainer Todd Pletcher, jockey John Velazquez, and breeder Mill Ridge Farm.

Click here to see Roshani's pages in our TYB Yearling Pinhook 2004 brochure.  She is now 4-2-1-0 with winnings of $63,000.

MENDING FENCES WINS JOHN B. CONNALLY BREEDERS' CUP TURF H. (G3)

April 7, 2007

Adding to his already impressive resume, MENDING FENCES won the $200,000 John B. Connally Breeders' Cup Turf Handicap (G3) on April 7, 2007 at Sam Houston Race Park.  His wire-to-wire win follows a second to G1 winner English Channel in a $50,000 allowance at Gulfstream Park on February 22nd.

MENDING FENCES was purchased for $290,000 at the 2003 Keeneland September Yearling sale.  His record is now 26-7-5-3 with earnings of $231,400.

Congratulations to trainer Martin Wolfson, jockey Quincy Hamilton, and owner Farnsworth Stables LLC.

TYB YEARLING PINHOOK GRADUATE ROSHANI BREAKS MAIDEN AT GULFSTREAM PARK

March 22, 2007

ROSHANI (2003 Fantastic Light/Sahibah filly) returned after a long layoff on March 21st to break her maiden in the 3rd race at Gulfstream Park, a 1 1/16 mile Turf MSW for Four Year Old Fillies.  Roshani stalked the pace and moved to first in the stretch, winning the race by a length.  Congratulations to owner Ben McElroy, trainer Todd Pletcher, and breeder Mill Ridge Farm and Jamm Ltd.

A $190,000 Keeneland September yearling purchase, Roshani was sold to Ben McElroy at the 2007 Keeneland sale.  Her record now stands at 3-1-1-0 with earnings of $33,550.

TYB GRADUATE DESERT CODE WINS BALDWIN STAKES

March 12, 2007

TYB Yearling Pinhook 2005 graduate DESERT CODE (2004 E Dubai/Chatta Code colt) won the Baldwin Stakes at Santa Anita on March 10th.  After rating behind the leaders in a blazing 43 flat half, he moved to the front just inside the eighth pole and drew away.  Congratulations to trainer David Hofmans, owner Tarabilla Farms, breeder ClassicStar (KY), and jockey Richie Migliore.  A $150,000 Keeneland September yearling, DESERT CODE's record now stands at 6-3-1-0 with $132,650.

TENKILLER LAKE BREAKS MAIDEN IN THIRD OUTING

March 2, 2007

TENKILLER LAKE (2004 Red Bullet/Terakat colt) broke his maiden in his two-turn debut on March 1st in the 7th at the Fair Grounds, a 1m40yd Maiden Special Weight.  A $225,000 Fasig Tipton Calder purchase, the colt's record is now 3-1-1-1 with earnings of $40,360.  Congratulations to owners Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Warren Jr, trainer David Carroll, breeder Christine Jones (FL), and rider Robby Albarado.

TYB GRADUATE DESERT CODE SCORES AT SANTA ANITA

February 20, 2007

DESERT CODE (04 E Dubai/Chatta Code colt), a TYB Yearling 2005 graduate, posted his second career win on February 18th in the 9th at Santa Anita, a $52,000 Allowance on the 6-1/2 furlong uphill Turf course.  His record is now 5-2-1-0 with earnings of $68,690.  Congratulations to owner Tarabilla Farms, breeder ClassicStar, and trainer David Hofmans.

NOTIONAL WINS SAN RAFAEL STAKES

January 23, 2007

NOTIONAL (In Excess (IRE) - Truly Blessed 04 colt) won the $150,000 G2 San Rafael Stakes at Santa Anita on January 13th.  The colt left no doubt as to his abilities when he came three-wide around the far turn and drove down the stretch, gaining a five-lengths lead in the final half-mile.  A $77,000 Keeneland September yearling, he was sold for $235,000 at the Barretts March 2006 sale.  Congratulations to owner Paul Reddam, trainer Doug O'Neill, advisor Dennis O'Neill, and consignor David Scanlon.

YEARLING PINHOOK GRAD READY TO PLEASE A SOLID SECOND IN PEBBLES STAKES

October 18, 2006

Ready to Please (2003 More Then Ready - Guilty Pleasure filly), a TYB Yearling Pinhook 2004 graduate, finished a strong second in the Pebbles Stakes October 9th at Belmont.  Never less than fourth, she was wide through the turn but rallied in the stretch to cross the line just two lengths behind the winner, Quite a Bride.

CONGRATULATIONS TO MICHAEL TALLA AND TYB YEARLING PINHOOK 2005 GRADUATE "QUEEN OF GREEN"

Our congratulations to Michael Talla, owner of "Queen of Green" (2004 Distorted Humor - Greening filly - TYB Yearling Pinhook 2005).  The filly won her track debut on September 17th in a six furlong Maiden Special Weight race at Belmont.  She gamely made up several lengths in the stretch to win by a nose at the wire.  Congratulations also to trainer Jimmy Jerkens and jockey Eibar Coa.  We certainly hope to see much more of this filly in the future!

Click here to view Queen of Green's pages in our 2005 Yearling Pinhook brochure.

MIRACULOUS MISS WINS THIRD GRADED STAKE RACE OF THE YEAR

Miraculous Miss, a $65,000 2004 Keeneland September yearling purchase and a $350,000 Fasig Tipton Maryland May sale out of Niall Brennan's consignment, increased her earnings to $417,120 by winning the Endine Handicap G3 at Delaware Park on September 9, 2006.  This is her fourth lifetime graded stakes win, and the third in a row.

Quoting The Blood-Horse of September 16:  The daughter of Mr. Greeley, who has seen more graded wins in her seven-start career than most fillies will see in a lifetime, put on yet another phenomenal performance in the Endine Hadicap (gr. III) during the Owner's Day card at Delaware Park Sept. 9, making it three graded victories in a row.

Our congratulations once again to owners Jeff Puglisi and Steve Klesaris (who also trains the filly), jockey Ramon Dominguez, and breeder Dr. Akijiro O'Hara of Kentucky.

TYB YEARLING PINHOOK GRADUATE LA CHUNGA POSTS SECOND STAKES WIN IN ENGLAND

La Chunga, a graduate of TYB Yearling Pinhook 2004, won the Cuisine De France Summer S. (G3) at York on July 14th, crossing the wire in the six furlong Turf sprint in 1:10.14.  La Chunga was the winner of the 2005 Albany Stakes as a two-year-old and she now makes her mark as a three-year-old.  Congratulations to owner Sir Robert Ogden, trainer Jeremy Noseda, and jockey Shane Kelly.

ANOTHER ROUSING WIN FOR YEARLING PINHOOK 2005 GRADUATE SANDER CAMILLO

July 13, 2006

SANDER CAMILLO, a graduate of TYB Yearling Pinhook 2005, left no doubt as to her abilities in her five-length win in the 6 furlong Chippenham Lodge Stud Cherry Hinton Stakes - G2 on July 12th at Newmarket.  Racing with a very competitive group of two-year-olds, the filly easily drew away from the field on the uphill stretch run.  Jockey Frankie Dettori's comments included, "She's the ultimate racehorse."  Congratulations once again to owner Sir Robert Ogden, trainer Jeremy Noseda, jockey Frankie Dettori, and breeders Philip and Brenda Robertson. 

SECOND PINHOOK GRADUATE IN A ROW WINS ALBANY STAKE G3 AT ROYAL ASCOT

June 23, 2006

SANDER CAMILLO (2004 Dixie Union/Staraway filly), a TYB Yearling Pinhook 2005 graduate, won the Albany Stake G3 at Royal Ascot June 23, 2006.  What makes this especially newsworthy is that last year's Albany Stake winner was ALSO a TYB Yearling Pinhook graduate - LA CHUNGA (2003 More Than Ready/Gypsy Monarch filly).

What a testament to Niall Brennan's training program this is - to have two 2-year-olds sell in two consecutive years, each spend a month in quarantine, ship overseas, go straight into race training and both break their maidens in the same race in two consecutive years.

Our congratulations to owner Sir John Ogden, trainer Jeremy Noseda, jockey L. Dettori, and breeders Philip and Brenda Robertson (KY)

ZANN SCORES SECOND TURF WIN

May 18, 2006

Zann (2003 Dynaformer/Moments of Magic c.) won the 5th at Hollywood (One and One Sixteenths Mile on the Turf) on May 17th with an impressive five-wide move on the turn to cross the line two lengths in front of the field.  Congratulations to owners Mr. and Mrs. William K. Warren Jr., trainer Michael Machowsky, jockey Aaron Gryder, and breeders G. Watts Humphrey and Louise Humprhrey (KY).  Zann was a $400,000 Keeneland April Two-Year-Old.  He is now 5-2-0-0 $66,716.

MIRACULOUS MISS NOW FIVE WINS IN SIX STARTS

April 17, 2006

Miraculous Miss came home the determined winner in the April 15 Comely Stakes GII at Aqueduct.  Kicking it in in the final sixteenth, the three year old Mr. Greeley filly finished strongly for her fifth win in six starts.  Her record now stands at 6-5-0-0 with earnings of $314,184.  Congratulations to owner Pulisi Stables and Steve Klesaris, trainer Steve Klesaris, jockey Kent Desormeaux and breeder Dr. Akijiro O'Hara (KY).

READY TO PLEASE WINS GRADED-STAKES DEBUT

Ready To Please, a private purchase and $270,000 OBS February 2YO consigned by Niall Brennan, won her graded-stakes debut in the Fantasy Stakes on April 14 at Oaklawn.  This makes three wins in a row for the three-year-old More Than Ready filly.  Congratulations to owner James Scatuorchio, trainer Todd Pletcher, jockey S. Elliott, and breeder Nordic Thoroughbreds (KY).

CAFE OLYMPUS CONTINUES TO WIN IN JAPAN

April 4, 2006

Cafe Olympus, a TYB Yearling Pinhook 2002 graduate, won the Coral S. (7f.) in Japan yesterday, bringing his record to 18-6-4-0 and total earnings of $1,497,542.  The five year old Grand Slam/Cognac Lady horse was purchased at the 2002 Keeneland September Yearling sale for $130,000 and sold at the 2003 Fasig Tipton Calder sale for $425,000.  Congratulations once again to owner Koichi Nishikawa, trainer Yasuhisa Matsuyana, and breeder Mount Brilliant Farm (KY).

DRUM MAJOR TAKES FIFTH TRIP TO WINNER'S CIRCLE!

DRUM MAJOR, a TYB Yearling Pinhook 2003 graduate, won the Lure Stakes (1 Mile, Turf, Gulfstream Park) on Saturday, April 1st.  This marks win number five for the Dynaformer colt.  Lifetime record is now 14-5-2-3, $254,598.  Congratulations to owner Dogwood Stable, trainer George Weaver, and breeder Rober Clark (KY).

MIRACULOUS MISS MAKES IT FOUR FOR FIVE WITH WIN IN FORWARD GAL STAKES/STONERSIDE STAKES G2 AT GULFSTREAM.

March 6, 2006

3/5/06:  Coming from last at the half to cross the wire almost two lengths ahead of the rest in her second graded stakes win, MIRACULOUS MISS defied her long odds and put to rest any lingering doubts left from her fifth-place finish on a muddy track in her last outing.  In a very impressive move, she swung wide and passed the entire field in the last three furlongs.  Her record now stands at 5-4-0-0 ($207,120).  MIRACULOUS MISS was a $65,000 2004 Keeneland September Yearling buy.  Congratulations to owner Puglisi Stables, owner/trainer Steve Klesaris, Breeder Dr. Akijiro O'Hara, and jockey Jeremy Rose.

NOONMARK NOW TWO WINS IN THREE STARTS

February 13, 2006

Noonmark (Unbridled's Song/In the Storm 03 c.), a 2004 TYB Yearling Pinhook graduate, won by two lengths in his three-year-old debut at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, February 11th.  Drawing to the lead at the half-pole in the six-furlong allowance race, he drew away down the stretch to cross the wire a clear winner.  Noonmark now has two wins in three starts and earnings of $47,750.  Congratulations to owners George Bolton, Joan Corrigan, and Antony Beck; trainer Steve Asmussen, and breeder John Murphy Sr.

DUBAI DREAMER STARTS THE NEW YEAR OFF WITH WIN

January 27, 2006

Dubai Dreamer (Stephen Got Even/Blacktie Bid 02 c.), a TYB Yearling Pinhook 2003 graduate, began his four-year-old season with an impressive 1-1/4 length victory in a 1400 meter Maiden race in Dubai yesterday.  Purchased by Mike Ryan for $157,000 at the 2002 Fasig-Tipton July sale, Dubai Dreamer sold for $3,100,000 at Fasig-Tipton Calder the following February.  Congratulations to owner Princess Haya of Jordan, breeder Hidden Springs Farm (Ron McDonald, KY), and trainer I. Mohammed.

SAINT LIAM BRINGS HOME TWO ECLIPSE AWARDS

January 24, 2006

SAINT LIAM was named Horse Of The Year and Champion Older Male at last night's Eclipse Awards ceremony in Los Angeles.  He won both categories convincingly, with 194 votes for Horse Of The Year and a landslide 250 votes for Champion Older Male.

Saint Liam is Eclipse Award Winner number three for Mike.  He also purchased Caressing, the 2000 Champion Two-Year-Old Filly; and Fly So Free, the 1990 Champion Two-Year-Old Colt.

Our sincere congratulations to owners Mr. and Mrs. William Warren Jr., breeder Edward Evans, and trainer Richard Dutrow Jr.

2005 ENDS WITH 24TH STAKES WIN

January 5, 2006

Drum Major's win in the Pete Axthelm Stakes on December 31st caps an incredible year for Mike Ryan Bloodstock.  14 individual stakes winners, eight graded.  24 total stakes wins, 12 of them graded, including Saint Liam's win in the Breeders' Cup Classic.  What a fantastic year.  Congratulations and a sincere thank you to the owners, trainers, and jockeys who helped make this a year to remember!

DRUM MAJOR WINS PETE AXTHELM STAKES

January 3, 2006

Drum Major (Dynaformer/Endless Parade 02 colt) scored on the turf  in the 7 1/2 furlong Pete Axthelm Stakes (12/31/05).  He pulled clear of the field mid-stretch and lengthened his lead as they approached the wire.  Congratulations to owner Dogwood Stables, trainer George Weaver, and jockey Rafael Bejarano.

MARCHONIN WINNER IN FIRST STAKES ATTEMPT

December 28, 2005

MARCHONIN (2002 Dixieland Band/Pepita), a 2003 Keeneland September purchase, chalked up her fourth straight victory and first Stakes win on December 26th  in the JOY TO THE WORLD Stakes at Calder Race Course.  This brings her record to 8-4-1-0 and lifetime earnings to $112,680.  Congratulations to owner John Goodman and trainer Michael Matz.

MIRACULOUS

November 21, 2005

Miraculous Miss on a winning streak, wins first stake, the Valley Stream Stakes GIII

kicked it in with a furlong to go and drove it home. 

Congratulations to Owners: Puglisi Stables and Steve Klesaris

Lifetime record:  3-3-0-0   $114,120

DIXIE SWINGER BREAKS MAIDEN

November 21, 2005

Dixie Swinger breaks maiden impressively in first start

Congratulations owner: William Sutherland and trainer: Rick Dutrow, Jr.

SAINT LIAM WINS BREEDERS' CUP CLASSIC

October 29, 2005

SAINT LIAM finished his racing career on top by winning the prestigious Breeders' Cup Classic over an impressive field.  What a thrilling ending to an impressive career.  Sincere congratulations to jockey Jerry Bailey, Trainer Rick Dutrow, and owner William K. Warren.  SAINT LIAM will be retiring to stud at Lane's End Farm in Kentucky.

FOR ALL WE KNOW WINS THE LEXUS RAVEN RUN STAKES [G2]

October 24, 2005

First career stakes win in only 6 lifetime starts.  For All We Know charged from down the pack to take her first graded stakes victory by winning the Lexus Raven Run Stakes by 2 lengths at Keeneland, Saturday the 22nd. 

Congratulations to owner:  John Oxley and trainer: John T. Ward

Lifetime:  6-4-0-0  $288,871

NOONMARK MAKES HIS MARK AT BELMONT

Noonmark broke his maiden with an impressive 10 1/4 length win in the 4th at Belmont, Sunday the 23rd. 

Lifetime 2-1-0-0  $27,950

Congratulations to owners: George Bolton, Joan Corrigan and Anthony Beck and trainer: Steve Asmussen

SAINT LIAM SECOND BY ONLY A NECK IN THE WHITNEY HANDICAP G1

Saint Liam gave his all to finish second by a neck in the Whitney Handicap G1 after trailing five and a half lengths behind the winner Commentator.  Saint Liam never gave up. 

Congratulation on a big effort to owners:  Mr. and Mrs. Wlliam Warren,

breeder: Edward P. Evans and  trainer: Richard Dutrow

SAINT LIAM DOMINATES IN THE STEPHEN FOSTER GI

June 20, 2005

Saint Liam dominates an outstanding field in the Stephen Foster Handicap GI at Churchill Downs.  Saint Liam takes the Foster in just 1/5 off the track record time!

Congratulations to owners: Mr. and Mrs. William K. Warren, Jr.                                     and trainers: Richard Dutrow, Jr. and Bobby Frankel.

Lifetime:  G1SW,  17-7-5-1    earnings:  $1,573,395

LA CHUNGA SHINES IN THE ALBANY

June 17, 2005

LA CHUNGA (More Than Ready/Gypsy Monarch 03) comes up big for Jeremy Noseda in the G3 Albany Stakes at York today, winning easily by 3 1/2 lengths. 

CONGRATULATIONS to owner: Sir Robert Ogden and trainer: Jeremy Noseda

CHEKHOV TO RUN IN THE BELMONT STAKES

June 10, 2005

Chekhov, winner of the GII Peter Pan Stakes at Belmont, was purchased by Mike Ryan at the Keeneland September Sales in 2003 for $170,000 and sold as a 2 year old at the Keeneland April Sale in 2004 for $3,300,000.  He is now scheduled to run in the Belmont and want wish owners Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith and trainer Patrick Biancone lots of luck. 

ISLAND SAND SECOND IN GII LOUISVILLE BREEDERS' CUP HANDICAP

May 9, 2005

Island Sand with a big effort, comes out 2nd in the Louisville Breeders' Cup Handicap

Congratulations to Owner: BA Man and Trainer: J. Larry Jones

SUMMERLY BETTER THAN GOLD

May 7, 2005

Summerly brings home the gold with an impressive 2 length win in the Kentucky Oaks - G1

She broke clean, jumped out in front and maintained the lead down the stretch and pulled away 2 lengths to take the win.  Steve Asmussen said, "She showed who she was today".

Congratulations to Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC ,   Trainer: Steve Asmussen  and Jockey: Jerry Bailey

Lifetime:  8-5-0-1  $709,763

AMAZING BUY 3RD IN THE BOURBONETTE BREEDERS' CUP

March 26, 2005

Amazing Buy ran a good race.  She led in the stretch on a muddy track, but just couldn't hold on to the lead and finished up third in the Bourbonette Breeders' Cup at Turfway Park

MY TRUSTY CAT, COMES BACK WITH A BIG WIN

March 18, 2005

My Trusty Cat had a great 2004 winning the GII Honorable Miss Handicap in August and running second by a head in the GI Ballerina Handicap and a close second in Keeneland's GIII Thoroughbred Club of America Handicap in October.  After finishing seventh in the GII Churchill Downs Distaff, she was given a freshening, but she has come back this year ready to run.  She assumed her position at the back of the pack at Oaklawn Park and took to the outside to make her rally and finished up strongly winning by 3 3/4-lengths after going off as the 1-2 favorite. 

Congratulations to Carl Pollard and Trainer, David Vance.

Lifetime:  MGSW & GISP 25-7-6-2     $655,068

DRUM MAJOR BRINGS IT HOME WITH A 3 1/4 LENGTH WIN AT GULFSTREAM PARK

March 13, 2005

Drum Major returned to the grass as teh 2-1 second choice, he was forced to steady on the far turn while trying to find room, muscled his way on through in upper stretch and spurted clear a furlong out, striding home for a 3 1/4 length win

Congratulations to Dogwood Stable and Trainer, George Weaver

Lifetime:  MSP, 7-2-2-1  $90,808

ISLAND SAND 3RD IN AZERI BREEDERS' CUP G3

March 13, 2005

Island Sand brings home third in Azeri Breeder's Cup G3

O-B.A. Man, Inc,;  B-Richard Maynard;  T-Larry Jones

SUMMERLY EXTENDS HER WINNING STREAK

SUMMERLY TAKES THE OAKS
March 12, 2005

Summerly impressively wins the Fair Grounds Oaks GII .  Broke well, set the pace and pulled away in the stretch.  For more details click on www.thoroughbreddailynews.com

O - Winchell Thoroughbreds; B-T Van Meter and M Lowenbaum; T-Steve Asmussen

Lifetime: 6-4-0-1  $341,035

PAVO 2ND IN JOHN BATTAGLIA MEMORIAL STAKES

PAVO 2ND IN STAKES
March 6, 2005

With a big effort Pavo holds on for 2nd in the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes. 

AMAZING BUY WINS THIRD STAKE IN A ROW

AMAZING BUY COLLECTS THIRD STAKE
February 28, 2005

Amazing Buy wins the Busher Stakes at Aqueduct.  Her third consequecutive stakes win this year.  Her first time in blinkers, she quickly took the lead and kicked away by 3 1/2 lengths turning for home and finished strong under a hand ride.

ISLAND SAND SECOND IN THE PIPPIN STAKES AT OAKLAWN PARK

February 20, 2005

Island Sand was second in the Pippin Stakes at Oaklawn Park, Saturday, February 20.  She was never far behind the winner Casual Attitude as the two drew away from the field. 

Island Sand:  Owner: B.A. Man, Inc. ,  Trainer: Larry Jones,   Jockey: T.J. Thompson

SUMMERLY DOMINANT 3 1/4 LENGTH WINNER IN THE SILVERBULLETDAY STAKES [G3]

February 13, 2005

SUMMERLY dominates the field with a 3 1/4 length victory in the Silverbulletday Stakes G3 on February 12 at the Fair Grounds.

Summerly lifetime record: 5-3-0-1  $161,035

AMAZING BUY AMAZES WINNING THE WIDE COUNTRY STAKES AT LAUREL

February 12, 2005

Amazing Buy beat up on a group of maidens by 10 lenghts at the Big A, January 1 and quickly added that tracks's Busanda Stakes last time January 16.  This time she dueled for early command, drew clear in the stretch and was fully extended to hold off a late challenge from Take a Check.

Amazing Buy lifetime:  4-3-0-1  $107,030

RECENT RUNNERS: NON-STOP STAKES SUCCESS!

October 18, 2004

Both stateside and abroad, runners purchased by Mike Ryan Bloodstock have been making an impact. REBUTTAL, one of the top 2-year-olds in England this season, was a $110,000 purchase at Fasig-Tipton July in 2003 and was resold earlier this year for $400,000 at Fasig-Tipton February. The Mr. Greeley juvenile broke his maiden impressively at Kempton Park in August, then placed in the prestigious Middle Park S.-G1 and the Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef S.-G2. REBUTTAL was under consideration for the Breeders' Cup, but will instead stay in England to point toward a classic campaign starting with the Two Thousand Guineas-G1 next May.

Also in Great Britain, HAPPY AS LARRY broke his maiden at first asking at Lingfield on Oct. 15. The 2-year-old Yes It's True colt scored comfortably by 2 1/2 lengths over the all weather track. A $155,000 Fasig-Tipton July yearling purchase by Mike Ryan, HAPPY AS LARRY also was resold at Fasig-Tipton February and brought $525,000.

On this side of the ocean, Mike Ryan-purchased runners also are making their mark. SAINT LIAM put in one of the most courageous efforts of the year in a runner-up finish to the highly-regarded Ghostzapper in the Woodward S.-G1. He was beaten by just a neck. The $130,000 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga yearling purchase by Mike Ryan is targeting the Cigar Mile-G1 on Nov. 27 at Aqueduct.

Another former $130,000 yearling purchase by Mike Ryan, this one at Keeneland September, is MY TRUSTY CAT. The multiple graded stakes winner captured the Honorable Miss H.-G2 at Saratoga this summer. After that win, she endured a troubled trip for a second by just a head in Saratoga's Ballerina H.-G1. Most recently, she was the runner-up in Keeneland's Thoroughbred Club of America S.-G3 on Oct. 17.

MIKE RYAN FEATURED IN THE BLOOD-HORSE

August 1, 2004

A recent issue of The Blood-Horse (July 17, 2004) contained a feature story on Mike Ryan. The article detailed Ryan's interests in the bloodstock business, focusing primarily on his tenure in the industry and his keen eye for buying and selling horses.

"In 2004 Ryan's pinhooking operation has hit gargantuan home runs that would be the envy of Barry Bonds," said The Blood-Horse's Lenny Shulman. "Two yearlings Ryan bought for $157,000 and $170,000 went for more than $3 million each at 2-year-old sales this year."

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LATEST UPDATES: NON-STOP STAKES SUCCESS!

June 29, 2004

Following ISLAND SAND's rousing win in the Acorn S.-G1, she went to post as one of the favorites in Saturday's Mother Goose S.-G1. Despite suffering an entrapped epiglottis that required surgery, she still finished third in the G1 event and will now point to the $750,000 Alabama S.-G1 at Saratoga in August. ISLAND SAND was an $82,000 Keeneland September sale purchase in 2002 for Mike Ryan Bloodstock.

A $130,000 Keeneland September purchase in 2001 was MY TRUSTY CAT, winner of the Chicago Breeders' Cup H.-G3 on June 19. Already a multiple stakes winner, MY TRUSTY CAT boosted her earnings to $466,968. On the same day, BATTLE WON (a $325,000 Keeneland September yearling in 2001) finished third in the Aristides Breeders' Cup H.-G3 and FROM AWAY was runner-up in the Susan's Girl Breeder's Cup S. The latter was a $200,000 2-year-old in training at Fasig-Tipton's 2003 February sale.

The day after MY TRUSTY CAT's G3 victory, EISHIN HAMPTON, a $380,000 2-year-old at Keeneland April in 2002, was second in the Procyon S.-G3 in Japan.

ISLAND SAND TAKES THE ACORN-G1

June 4, 2004

Island Sand, purchased in 2002 by Mike Ryan at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale for $82,000, captured the $250,000 Acorn S.-G1 at Belmont Park by 1 3/4 lengths on Belmont Eve. It was the fourth career win and first graded stakes victory in eight starts for the daughter of Tabasco Cat, who had won the Busanda S. in January. Island Sand also had previously finished second in the Kentucky Oaks-G1 and Fantasy S.-G2. The G1 win boosted her earnings to $402,005.

Rallying powerfully from last in the Acorn, Island Sand split horses around the turn and was four wide into the stretch. She got the Acorn's mile distance in a swift 1:34 4/5 and rewarded both her trainer, Larry Jones, and her jockey, Terry Thompson, with their first career G1 victories. Racing in the colors of James L. Osborne, Island Sand will now be pointed toward the Mother Goose-G1 on June 26.

NATIONAL PRIDE (GB) WINS OPENING WEEKEND AT KEENELAND

April 3, 2004

Owned by Mike Ryan and Gerry Dilger, British-bred National Pride captured a rich allowance on opening weekend at Keeneland. The 4-year-old colt stalked the early pace in the $50,720 race and powered home in a stiff drive to win by a half-length as the favorite. He got the 1 1/8 miles on the firm turf in 1:49 1/5.

A 26,000 guineas weanling purchase at the 2000 Tattersalls December sale, National Pride (GB) now sports an impressive record of 7-3-3-0.

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