PHILADELPHIA MAIDEN FOR MOMENT N THE NITE
November 29, 2009
Sophomore MILITARY filly MOMENT N THE NITE (06 f, o/o One Hot Minute, by Relaunch) got one for the win column, breaking her maiden at Philadelphia Park. The gray or roan broke sharply and went straight to the lead in the 5 1/2 furlong maiden. She never let another horse too close, prevailing by a strong two lengths over the fast track. She paid a gaudy $43.00 to supporters for the win.
Bred in Kentucky by Robert Masterson, MOMENT N THE NITE is a Paul Conrad colorbearer. Conrad also is the filly's trainer.
GONNA TAKES FAIR GROUNDS MAIDEN BY 10
November 22, 2009
For the third day in a row, a MILITARY runner graced a U.S. winner's circle. Today's was the most impressive of all. Juvenile filly GONNA (07 f, o/o Apt, by A.P. Indy) was sent at a mile and 40 yards in a Fair Grounds maiden. She was outrun early and found a spot midpack. She began advancing steadily, tackled the leaders in the turn for home, drew clear, and widened her advantage to win by 10 demonstrative lengths.
Claiborne Farm and Adele B. Dilschneider bred GONNA in Kentucky and race the MILITARY filly as a homebred. Albert M. Stall Jr. serves as her trainer.
TWO TURN GENERAL BREAKS MAIDEN GOING AWAY
November 21, 2009
TWO TURN GENERAL (05 c, o/o Blench, by Red Ransom) was sent to post as the favorite in a six furlong maiden over the all weather track at Golden Gate Fields. He pressed the pace from the gate to the turn before making his move while three wide. A son of MILITARY, he suddenly turned on the afterburners and blew by the frontrunner to win going away by 3 1/4 lengths.
Barbara Hunter bred TWO TURN GENERAL in Kentucky. A graduate of the 2005 Keeneland November weanling sale, he is now both owned and trained by Robert B. Hess Sr.
MULTIPLE SW TURFISTE BEATS ELDERS IN CHURCHILL ALLOWANCE
November 20, 2009
Multiple stakes winner and multiple graded-placed TURFISTE (06 c, o/o Gen Corp Purposes, by Beau Genius) stepped down a little in company to take on his elders in a Churchill Downs allowance. The only 3-year-old in the field of seven, he and two others fought tooth and nail for the lead. The MILITARY colt finally edged clear of those two coming into the lane and then held off another challenger who wanted to pounce late. TURFISTE won the five furlong turf allowance by a length in a very sharp :57 1/5.
Bred in Kentucky by Walts-David Stable LLC, TURFISTE races as a homebred. Today's win bumped his earnings to more than $190,000. Robert E. Holthus handles his conditioning.
2YO RUSSELLVILLE RAID WINS FIRST OUT
October 15, 2009
There's not much more exciting in life than a 2-year-old winner at first asking and the promise that young horse delivers along with the debut win. RUSSELLVILLE RAID (07 c, o/o Raisin Goldie, by Raise a Man) delivered today. Making his career debut, the 2-year-old MILITARY runner faced nine rivals in a 6 1/2 furlong Delta Downs maiden and was always within striking distance of the lead. He made his move on the final turn, battled for superiority, and got up to prove victorious by a hard-fought neck.
Glencrest Farm LLC bred RUSSELLVILLE RAID in Kentucky. A graduate of the 2008 Keeneland September yearling sale, he races in the colors of John G. Roberts and is trained by Ricky Demouchet.
BELMONT'S INNER TURF IS A WINNER FOR PRIVATE BATTLE
September 30, 2009
Sent six furlongs on the inner turf at Belmont Park, PRIVATE BATTLE (05 f, o/o Energica, by Affirmed) was not daunted by her 11 rivals. According to the Equibase chart, "PRIVATE BATTLE stalked three wide for a half, shook loose after taking the lead in upper stretch, and held off the runner-up under good handling." The MILITARY filly won by 1 3/4 lengths as the favorite.
Kenny Ackerman and Saratoga Glen Farm LLC bred PRIVATE BATTLE in New York. The 4-year-old filly, a $20,000 Fasig-Tipton New York yearling in 2006, is owned by Robert Harvey and is trained by Bruce N. Levine.
TURFISTE THIRD IN KENTUCKY CUP SPRINT-G3
September 26, 2009
Multiple stakes winner TURFISTE (06 c, o/o Gen Corp Purposes, by Beau Genius) added a little graded blacktype to his burgeoning resume with a strong third in the Kentucky Cup Sprint-G3 at Turfway Park. He got bumped early in the six furlong stakes but recovered well at the back of the field. He made a five-wide bid on the turn to secure third. It was the fourth stakes win or placing of the sophomore MILITARY colt's career.
Bred in Kentucky by Walts-David Stable LLC, TURFISTE races as a homebred. He is conditioned by Robert E. Holthus.
PRESQUE ISLE DOWNS WIN FOR MINNESOTA'S MACK'S BLACKHAWK
September 20, 2009
Going one mile over the all weather track at Presque Isle Downs, MACK'S BLACKHAWK (06 c, o/o Morning Ride, by Lear Fan) stalked the early pace while challenging a field full of his elders. The MILITARY runner rallied on the far turn and drove determinedly down the stretch, grinding away at the frontrunner's lead. He pounced in late stretch to prevail by 1 1/2 lengths.
A homebred for Joel and Kris Zamzow, MACK'S BLACKHAWK is a Minnesota-bred. He is trained by Jamie Ness. The win marked his third lifetime victory.
SIXTH CAREER VICTORY FOR DANCE FOR MILITARY
September 8, 2009
DANCE FOR MILITARY (05 c, o/o Dance in Place, by Out of Place) keeps racking up the wins. Getting his sixth lifetime victory today, the MILITARY gelding defeated nine rivals at Mountaineer Park. Sprinting 5 1/2 furlongs, he went straight to the front and held sway to win by 1 1/2 lengths. He now has 11 wins or placings from 22 starts.
Timber Ridge Farm Inc. bred DANCE FOR MILITARY in Kentucky. Bert Cline serves as both his owner and trainer.
JUST MY SECRET WINS IN PUERTO RICO
August 30, 2009
JUST MY SECRET (06 f, o/o The Only Way to Go, by Marfa) broke her maiden at Camarero Race Track in Puerto Rico as the prohibitive 1-20 favorite. Going one mile on the dirt, she stalked the pace for the first half, then took command and drew clear to win by 6 1/4 lengths.
A daughter of MILITARY, 3-year-old JUST MY SECRET was bred in Kentucky by Walts-David Stable. The 2007 Keeneland September yearling sales graduate races for Establo Julia Cuevas and is trained by Carlos M. Diaz Jr.
EASY THISTLEDOWN WIN FOR ONESOFTRIDE
August 24, 2009
The bay MILITARY filly ONESOFTRIDE (05 f, o/o Happy Brook, by A.P. Indy) took on seven rivals at Thistledown and came out the winner. She sprinted straight to the lead in the one mile and 70 yard contest and never left the result in doubt, coasting home a three-length winner. She paid a hefty $24.60 to supporters.
Walts-David Stables bred ONESOFTRIDE in Kentucky. A graduate of the 2008 Keeneland January sale, she is now both owned and trained by Tracy L. Newman.
2YO DUNDALK DUST IMPRESSIVE MSW WINNER IN CAREER DEBUT
August 22, 2009
In an uber-impressive start to her career, 2-year-old DUNDALK DUST (07 f, o/o Plus Beau, by Beau Genius) broke from the furthermost outside post position, the 10 spot, yet broke her maiden at first asking. Going one mile on the turf in a maiden special weight at Arlington Park, the MILITARY filly had no choice but to settle midpack before making a move on the turn. She ran down the frontrunner in the stretch to post a 1 1/4 length victory.
Bred in Illinois by Judy Dorris, DUNDALK DUST was a $35,000 yearling at the 2008 Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October yearling sale. She races for Dundalk 5 LLC and is trained by Chris M. Block.
THE COLONELS SON WINS BY 5 1/2 AT RIVER
August 18, 2009
After breaking his maiden two months ago at River Downs, THE COLONELS SON (05 c, o/o Goldie O'Shay, by Kentucky Gold) was back for more and paid another visit to the winner's circle at the same track. He stalked the pace in the one mile and 70 yard event, made a bold move into the stretch, and galloped home the easiest of winners by 5 1/2 lengths. The son of MILITARY got this win over a sloppy track.
Tammy Vosburgh bred THE COLONELS SON in Kentucky. A graduate of the 2006 Kentucky September yearling sale, the Vosburgh Farms colorbearer is trained by Miroslav Knava.
HOOSIER WIN FOR MASTER COMMANDER
August 16, 2009
MASTER COMMANDER (03 c, o/o Nice Nice Nice, by Wavering Monarch) won at 5 1/2 furlongs today at Hoosier Park. The veteran in the field at age six, he stalked the early pace, angled four wide for the drive, and unfurled a steady drive that put him a half-length in front at the wire. The win boosted the MILITARY gelding's earnings to over the $90,000 mark.
Bred in Illinois by Country Comfort Farm, MASTER COMMANDER races for Fifth Gen Racing LLC. He is trained by Randy L. Klopp.
SENIGA THIRD IN ARLINGTON'S HATOOF S.
August 8, 2009
Sporting four wins from seven previous starts, Seniga (06 f, o/o Septieme Etoile, by Septieme Ciel) added the first blacktype to her resume with a bang-up third in the Hatoof S. at Arlington Park. Early on, she settled in the very back of the field in the turf stakes going about 1 1/16 miles. The MILITARY filly saved ground and unleashed her rally in the stretch, flying past opponents to register a third in the $55,800 stakes. She is the 14th stakes horse for her sire.
Mrs. Dominique Tijou bred SENIGA in Kentucky. The sophomore filly was an RNA at the 2007 Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October yearling sale and now races in the name of Dominique Tijou. She is conditioned by Byron G. Hughes.
ALLOWANCE SCORE FOR MACK'S BLACKHAWK
July 30, 2009
Just a month ago, MACK'S BLACKHAWK (06 c, o/o Morning Ride, by Lear Fan) took a nice maiden special weight. Today he continued the march through his conditions with an allowance score at Canterbury Park. Sent off as the favorite in the 6 1/2 furlong allowance, MACK'S BLACKHAWK placed himself between rivals on the front end right from the start. It turned into a humdinger of a battle from start to finish, but the MILITARY runner crossed the wire first by a nose.
Bred in Minnesota by Joel and Kris Zamzow, MACK'S BLACKHAWK campaigns as a homebred. He is trained by Jamie Ness.
BLASTITARY BREAKS MAIDEN IN SILVER CUP FUTURITY
July 25, 2009
Already stakes-placed, the mighty BLASTITARY (07 c, o/o Blastoise, by Mt. Livermore) broke his maiden in a stakes today and did it in super-impressive style. The 2-year-old son of MILITARY entered the Silver Cup Futurity at Arapahoe Park fresh off a placing in the CTBA Futurity two weeks ago. He broke from the far outside eight-hole, stalked the leader through the first half, and then powered to the front to win the 5 1/2 furlong stakes by an eye-popping 11 3/4 lengths.
A Colorado-bred for Menoken Farms, BLASTITARY campaigns in the colors of Eli Diamant and is trained by Tony Klenakis. He had been sent postward as the favorite.
JUVENILE MAIDEN BLASTITARY PLACES IN CTBA FUTURITY
July 11, 2009
A 2-year-old maiden by Glencrest stallion MILITARY, Blastitary (07 c, o/o Blastoise, by Mt. Livermore) jumped into deep waters with a try in the CTBA Futurity at Arapahoe Park. He was more than game, always staying within striking distance of the leaders, and finished a solid third in the six furlong stakes.
Menoken Farms bred BLASTITARY in Colorado. The juvenile races for Eli Diamant and is trained by Tony Klenakis.
DANCE FOR MILITARY NOTCHES FIFTH CAREER WIN
June 30, 2009
DANCE FOR MILITARY (05 c, o/o Dance in Place, by Out of Place) scored for the fifth time today, capturing a five furlong starter allowance taken off the turf at Mountaineer Park. He made it a battle for the lead from the outset, soon put a little bit of daylight between himself and the field, and dug in to secure a 2 3/4 length victory. The son of MILITARY was sent off as the fourth choice in the field of eight, but ran like an overwhelming favorite.
Timber Ridge Farm Inc. bred DANCE FOR MILITARY in Kentucky. He is both owned and trained by Bert Cline.
SOPHOMORE MACK'S BLACKHAWK TAKES CANTERBURY MSW
June 25, 2009
Facing his elders, 3-year-old MACK'S BLACKHAWK (06 c, o/o Morning Ride, by Lear Fan) broke his maiden at six furlongs in a Canterbury Park maiden special weight. He bobbled at the start while breaking from the one hole but quickly recovered to stalk the pace from the inside. The MILITARY runner set his sights on the frontrunner in the stretch. He prevailed to win by a half-length and became one of two winners for his sire today.
Joel and Kris Zamzow bred MACK'S BLACKHAWK in Minnesota and race him as a homebred. Jamie Ness handles his conditioning.
VETERAN EROBERER ONE OF TWO WINNERS FOR MILITARY TODAY
June 25, 2009
The venerable EROBERER (01 c, o/o Nutbush One, by Conquistador Cielo) added another win to his prolific record today with a Churchill Downs victory. The old man at age eight in the field of seven, the MILITARY gelding stalked the pace while two wide throughout the seven furlong contest. He determinedly ran down the leader in the final yards to nail a half-length win. It was his sixth career victory. The win pushed his earnings over the $140,000 mark.
William Kenan Rand Jr. bred EROBERER in Kentucky. A 2002 Keeneland September yearling, he races in the name of Eric Williams and is trained by Robert L. Williams. He was one of two winners for his sire today.
MEADOW SAFFRON WINS CASINO S.
June 24, 2009
Just a few weeks after getting her first graded blacktype, MEADOW SAFFRON (05 f, o/o Gigi Gear, by Golden Gear) added her first stakes win to her credentials, scoring in the $81,300 Indiana Live! Casino S. at Indiana Downs. The 4-year-old daughter of MILITARY broke well in the one mile turf stakes and set all the pace before being headed in mid-turn. She repulsed the challenger and powered down the lane to join the ranks of stakes winners with a 2 1/4 length triumph.
Bred in Kentucky by Bradyleigh Farms Inc., MEADOW SAFFRON was a $180,000 2-year-old in training at the 2007 OBS April sale. She is both owned and trained by Frederick J. Seitz.
COLONEL KLINK IS ONE OF TWO ARLINGTON WINNERS FOR SIRE TODAY
June 19, 2009
Sophomore COLONEL KLINK (06 c, o/o Sunrise Surprise, by Geiger Counter) captured a maiden special weight at Arlington Park to become one of two winners at the Chicago-area track today for his sire, MILITARY. He broke on top and went straight to the lead, holding sway to win by 1 1/4 lengths. The gelding got the 5 1/2 furlongs over the all weather track in a very sharp 1:04 3/5.
Bred in Illinois by Gerry Herringer and Mary Ann Herringer, COLONEL KLINK is a graduate of the 2007 Keeneland September yearling sale. The Bob Gary Racing LLC colorbearer is trained by Charles Simon.
STAKES-PLACED MILITARY LEGEND TAKES ARLINGTON ALLOWANCE
June 19, 2009
One of two winners for his sire today at historic Arlington Park, MILITARY LEGEND (06 c, o/o Exceptional Chance, by American Chance) notched a 6 1/2 furlong allowance at the Chicago-area track. Stakes-placed last year at two, the now-sophomore by Glencrest stallion MILITARY spent much of the race fighting for the lead and clawed his way in front to win by a determined head. It was his second career victory from four starts.
Tom Lauritsen bred MILITARY LEGEND in Illinois. The stakes-placed allowance winner is owned by TNT Thoroughbreds IV LLC and is trained by Doug Matthews.
STAKES HORSE MR MUFFIN MAN DUELS TO GUTSY WIN
June 13, 2009
Multiple stakes-placed MR MUFFIN MAN (05 c, o/o One Fit Lady, by Fit to Fight) added a 6 1/2 furlong event at Northlands Park to his tally. The gutsy gelding by MILITARY dueled from start to finish and put up a humdinger of a battle to prevail by a half-length. The win marked his fifth career victory.
Jayeff B Stable and Alan Goldberg bred MR MUFFIN MAN in Kentucky. A $65,000 graduate of the 2006 Keeneland September yearling sale, he is owned by James Bauder, Red Hawk Racing Stable, and Shelli Tracy. His conditioning is handled by Greg Tracy.
SWAMP WILLOW WINS AT PRESQUE ISLE DOWNS
June 7, 2009
SWAMP WILLOW (04 f, o/o Crack Willow, by Wolf Power (SAF)) was sent to the post as the favorite in a one mile and 70 yard contest over the all weather surface at Presque Isle Downs. She broke midpack and quickly settled before rallying three wide on the far turn. The daughter of MILITARY put in a long sustained drive, taking command in the stretch and powering clear to a 2 1/4 length triumph.
Bred in Kentucky by Barbara Hunter, SWAMP WILLOW races in the colors of Merrill R. Scherer and Dan Lynch. Scherer also serves as her trainer.
RIVER DOWNS MAIDEN FOR THE COLONELS SON
June 2, 2009
THE COLONELS SON (05 c, o/o Goldie O'Shay, by Kentucky Gold) parlayed a frontrunning effort into his first career victory. After leading throughout, he was headed in the stretch of the one mile and 70 yard maiden at River Downs, but came on again to retake the lead and break his maiden. The MILITARY runner won by a half-length.
Tammy Vosburgh bred THE COLONELS SON in Kentucky. A graduate of the 2006 Kentucky September yearling sale, the Vosburgh Farms colorbearer is trained by Miroslav Knava.
SENIGA SCORES ANOTHER ALLOWANCE; NOW 4 FOR 6
June 1, 2009
The impressive SENIGA (06 f, o/o Septieme Etoile, by Septieme Ciel) continued her winning ways, making it four for six lifetime with a four length romp at Indiana Downs. The tough filly by MILITARY was the only 3-year-old in the field facing eight seasoned veterans. She took the challenge in stride, setting all the pace in the 7 1/2 furlong turf allowance before widening in the stretch. It was the second consecutive allowance win for the dark bay or brown filly.
Mrs. Dominique Tijou bred SENIGA, who races in the name of Dominique Tijou. She is trained by Byron G. Hughes.
MEADOW SAFFRON THIRD IN NASSAU-G2
May 30, 2009
MILITARY'S Meadow Saffron (05 f, o/o Gigi Gear, by Golden Gear) parlayed a recent allowance score at Keeneland into a bang-up third in the Nassau S.-G2 at Woodbine. Against some tough, more experienced stakes rivals, MEADOW SAFFRON held her own. She forced the pace in the 1 1/16 mile turf stakes worth $300,000 Canadian and fought to the lead briefly before letting two opponents past late. It was a fine showing for her first blacktype performance.
Bradyleigh Farms Inc. bred MEADOW SAFFRON in Kentucky. A $180,000 purchase at the 2007 OBS April 2-year-olds in training sale, she is both owned and trained by Frederick J. Seitz.
WOODBINE WIN FOR TUSCAN MIST
May 27, 2009
Going seven furlongs on the synthetic surface at Woodbine, TUSCAN MIST (06 c, o/o Glacial Victoire, by Honour and Glory) trailed the field early. He kicked it into gear on the turn and angled out from behind a wall of horses at the top of the stretch. The son of MILITARY responded diligently when asked and drove to the wire, getting up late to win by a half-length.
Walts-David Stable bred TUSCAN MIST in Kentucky. The 3-year-old is both owned and trained by Steven M. Asmussen. He paid a hefty $19.90 to win.
SENIGA ROMPS AT INDIANA DOWNS
May 11, 2009
About six weeks after her last win, SENIGA (06 f, o/o Septieme Etoile, by Septieme Ciel) paid a return visit to the winner's circle. Going 7 1/2 furlongs on the turf in an allowance at Indiana Downs, she set all the pace and drew clear by a flamboyant 8 3/4 lengths. The daughter of MILITARY has now won three of her five lifetime starts.
SENIGA was bred in Kentucky by Mrs. Dominique Tijou and wears the Dominique Tijou silks. She is trained by Byron G. Hughes.
MSW TURFISTE 3RD IN AMERICAN TURF-G3
May 1, 2009
The eyes of the racing world are centered on Churchill Downs this weekend and multiple stakes winner TURFISTE (06 c, o/o Gen Corp Purposes, by Beau Genius) went postward in the 1 1/16 mile American Turf S.-G3 on the Kentucky Oaks undercard. The $170,400 stakes was contested on a good turf course. TURFISTE swerved at the start but quickly sprinted to the lead. He stayed in front until the final sixteenth when he begrudgingly let two rivals by, but held on for a good third.
The Kentucky-bred son of Military races in the colors of owner/breeder Walts David Stable LLC.
THE COLONEL'S LADY WINS AGAIN
April 25, 2009
A month after breaking her maiden at Sunland Park, THE COLONEL'S LADY (05 f, o/o Race a Dream, by Northern Flagship) prevailed in a 4 1/2 furlong race at Sunray Park. The daughter of MILITARY set all the pace and drove to the finish to win by a resounding 4 1/4 lengths. She got the distance in a nice :52 1/5. Her two wins have been by nearly 10 combined lengths.
Bred in Kentucky by Gray and Bryan Lyster, THE COLONEL'S LADY races in the colors of Peter A. and Barbara Walski. The one-time Keeneland November sales graduate is conditioned by Henry Dominguez.
G1 WINNER GUN SALUTE TAKES KEENELAND RACE
April 23, 2009
Multiple graded stakes winner GUN SALUTE (02 c, o/o Hail Roberta, by Roberto), whose top victory came in the 2005 Secretariat S.-G1 at Arlington Park, is still going strong. The veteran 7-year-old gelding faced a short field in a 1 1/8 mile race at Lexington's Keeneland Race Course. He went right to the lead and toyed with his rivals, never letting anyone close. He cruised under the wire by 5 1/4 lengths. The son of MILITARY increased his earnings to more than $816,000 with the win.
Brant Laue bred GUN SALUTE in Kentucky. The 7-year-old races for Frank O'Connor and is trained by Andrew McKeever.
DAYLIGHT MAIDEN WIN FOR ONESOFTRIDE
April 20, 2009
ONESOFTRIDE (05 f, o/o Happy Brook, by A.P. Indy) looked like a world beater in breaking her maiden at Mountaineer Park. The MILITARY filly was sent in a one mile and 70 yard maiden and controlled both the pace and the field from gate to wire. She won by a resounding 4 1/4 lengths over the sloppy track.
Walts-David Stables bred ONESOFTRIDE in Kentucky. She was sold at the 2008 Keeneland January Horses of All Ages sale and is now both owned and trained by Tracy L. Newman.
DANCE FOR MILITARY WINS AGAIN
April 14, 2009
DANCE FOR MILITARY (05 c, o/o Dance in Place, by Out of Place) is fresh off a win just over two weeks ago at Mountaineer Park and today gave his connections an encore performance, this time going 5 1/2 furlongs at the same track. He broke alertly, immediately opened up by daylight, and extended his advantage to cross the finish line 4 1/4 lengths on top. The MILITARY runner, who was winning for the fourth time, was sent to the post as the favorite.
Timber Ridge Farm Inc. bred DANCE FOR MILITARY in Kentucky. The 4-year-old races for Jimmy Corrigan, who also serves as his trainer.
SHARP KEENELAND VICTORY FOR ZEPHYR ICE
April 10, 2009
ZEPHYR ICE (05 f, o/o Glacial Victoire, by Honour and Glory) first found the winner's circle 3 1/2 months ago and has clearly developed a fondness for getting her picture taken. Today she made her third visit to every owner's favorite place and did it on one of racing's most prominent stages, getting a sharp victory at Keeneland. Going six furlongs on the Polytrack, the MILITARY filly was reserved on the rail and dropped back to next-to-last. She rallied on the turn, angling out four wide, and powered clear to a 2 1/4 length win.
Bred in Kentucky by Michael Walts, ZEPHYR ICE races as a homebred in the colors of Walts David Stable LLC. She is trained by Robert E. Holthus.
MEADOW SAFFRON WINS BIG AT KEENELAND
April 4, 2009
The lovely MEADOW SAFFRON (05 f, o/o Gigi Gear, by Golden Gear), a 4-year-old daughter of MILITARY, relished the firm turf at prestigious Keeneland Race Course today. She jumped straight to the lead in the one mile allowance and quickly opened up by four lengths. She teased her opponents, letting them within a length of her a half-mile from home, but sprinted clear again to cross the wire three lengths the best.
Bred in Kentucky by Bradyleigh Farms Inc., MEADOW SAFFRON is the latest allowance winner for her sire. A $180,000 purchase at the 2007 OBS April 2-year-olds in training sale, she is both owned and trained by Frederick J. Seitz.
THREE WINNERS FOR MILITARY TODAY!
March 28, 2009
Glencrest stallion MILITARY had a banner day, racking up three winners all around the country today in a span of just five hours.
First was SENIGA (06 f, o/o Septieme Etoile, by Septieme Ciel), who captured a one mile contest over Turfway Park's Polytrack. The 3-year-old filly dueled for the lead throughout and won in a humdinger battle that netted a resilient neck victory. Bred in Kentucky by Mrs. Dominique Tijou, SENIGA races in the colors of Dominique Tijou and is trained by Byron G. Hughes.
Next was THE COLONEL'S LADY (05 f, o/o Race a Dream, by Northern Flagship). This bay filly won impressively in a 6 1/2 furlong maiden at Sunland Park in New Mexico. She rated just off the pace before taking command while coming into the lane. She prevailed by a gaudy 5 1/2 lengths. Gray Lyster and Bryan Lyster bred THE COLONEL'S LADY in Kentucky. A graduate of the 2005 Keeneland November breeding stock sale, she campaigns for Peter A. and Barbara Walski and is trained by Henry Dominguez.
The final of MILITARY's winners today was DANCE FOR MILITARY (05 c, o/o Dance in Place, by Out of Place). This 4-year-old was winning for the third consecutive year and got his latest score at Mountaineer Park. Going five furlongs, he broke sharply and was in front at every call, finally crossing the wire 3 1/4 lengths the best as the favorite. DANCE FOR MILITARY was bred in Kentucky by Timber Ridge Farm Inc. He is both owned and trained by Jimmy Corrigan.
TURFISTE GETS ANOTHER 2009 STAKES WIN
March 21, 2009
TURFISTE (06 c, o/o Gen Corp Purposes, by Beau Genius) is on fire! The 3-year-old son of MILITARY racked up his second stakes victory of 2009 with a sharp win in the six furlong Hansel S. at Turfway Park. This one was on Polytrack; his Black Gold win in January was on the turf. In the $50,000 Hansel, TURFISTE broke well and went straight to the lead from the inside. His stretch drive catapulted him steadily clear of his rivals and he led by two lengths before crossing the wire a length in front. He got the distance in a nice 1:10.
Bred in Kentucky by Walts-David Stable, TURFISTE races as a homebred and is trained by Robert E. Holthus.
ZEPHYR ICE POUNCES FOR FAIR GROUNDS WIN
February 27, 2009
Just two months after breaking her maiden, ZEPHYR ICE (05 f, o/o Glacial Victoire, by Honour and Glory) paid a return visit to the winner's circle. The MILITARY filly put on a highly professional performance in the six furlong event at Fair Grounds. Sitting chilly, she stalked the pacesetter down the backstretch, then pounced on that rival nearing the drive. She tenaciously held off another runner at the wire to prevail by a measured half-length.
Michael Walts bred ZEPHYR ICE in Kentucky. The Robert E. Holthus trainee races as a homebred in the name of Walts David Stable LLC.
STAKES VETERAN PSYCHIC STAR WINS AT TAMPA
February 5, 2009
Psychic Star (01 c, o/o Psychic Friend, by Star de Naskra) added his first victory of 2009 with a decisive score over a field of nine fellow veterans. The stakes horse by Glencrest stallion MILITARY, who is still campaigning and winning at the ripe old age of eight, broke from the nine spot in a one mile and 40 yard event at Tampa Bay Downs. He settled at the back of the pack, swept to contention mid-race, and finally rallied four wide in the last furlong to catch the leaders and post a 2 1/4 length win. He paid a robust $27.80 to supporters.
Bred in Kentucky by Hopewell Investments LLC and Michael Warren, PSYCHIC STAR boosted his earnings over the six figure mark with his latest tally. The veteran runner races in the colors of Al Alesso and is trained by James T. Wright. He has won or placed in 19 of his career starts.
MILITARY'S TURFISTE WINS BLACK GOLD S.; 3RD STAKES SIBLING
January 31, 2009
In a remarkable feat, sophomore colt TURFISTE (06 c, o/o Gen Corp Purposes, by Beau Genius) became the third full sibling -- by Glencrest's MILITARY and out of the Beau Genius mare Gen Corp Purposes -- to become a stakes horse. Following four-time stakes winner BEAU DARE and multiple stakes-placed Victoire Bataille, TURFISTE captured the Black Gold S. at Fair Grounds. A traditional early stop in the initial stages on the Triple Crown trail, the Black Gold is for 3-year-olds going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf. In spite of breaking from the far outside seven hole, TURFISTE was never worse than third and made his move in the stretch. He prevailed late, getting up by a head at the wire.
Like his full siblings, TURFISTE was bred in Kentucky and races as a homebred for Walts-David Stables. He is trained by Robert E. Holthus.
FAIR GROUNDS MAIDEN TRIUMPH FOR ZEPHYR ICE
December 28, 2008
Glencrest stallion MILITARY closed out 2008 with his latest maiden winner, 3-year-old filly ZEPHYR ICE (05 f, o/o Glacial Victoire, by Honour and Glory). She captured a 5 1/2 furlong contest at Fair Grounds as the favorite. She raced close up early and had taken over by the stretch to win by two lengths. Interestingly, she is a full sister to TUSCAN MIST, a 2-year-old maiden winner at the same track just two weeks ago.
Bred by Michael Walts, ZEPHYR ICE runs as a homebred in the colors of Walts-David Stable LLC. She is trained by Robert E. Holthus.
MEADOW SAFFRON POWERS TO 7 1/2 LENGTH MSW WIN
December 23, 2008
In just her fourth career start, 3-year-old MEADOW SAFFRON (05 f, o/o Gigi Gear, by Golden Gear) gave her connections an early Christmas present by notching her first win. She did it in impressive, frontrunning style. Going about 1 1/16 miles on the turf in a Tampa Bay Downs maiden special weight, the daughter of MILITARY broke sharply and set an easy pace. She was in front by 7 1/2 lengths as the wire.
Bradyleigh Farms Inc. bred MEADOW SAFFRON in Kentucky. A $180,000 graduate of the 2007 OBS April 2-year-olds in training sale, she is both owned and trained by Frederick J. Seitz.
RESOUNDING NINE LENGTH SCORE FOR DANCE FOR MILITARY
December 16, 2008
In an absolutely dominating performance, DANCE FOR MILITARY (05 c, o/o Dance in Place, by Out of Place) waltzed home in a 5 1/2 furlong event at Mountaineer Park. The 3-year-old broke inward and bumped a rival leaving the gate, but quickly recovered and hustled straight to the front. He turned back a challenger and was clearly going to win by the time he reached the stretch. He pulled away with every stride to win by a gaudy margin of nine commanding lengths. The son of MILITARY had been sent to the post as the favorite.
Timber Ridge Farm Inc. bred DANCE FOR MILITARY in Kentucky. The sophomore races for Corrigan Racing Stable Inc. and is trained by Jimmy Corrigan.
MILE MAIDEN WIN AT FAIR GROUNDS FOR TUSCAN MIST
December 14, 2008
TUSCAN MIST (06 c, o/o Glacial Victoire, by Honour and Glory) graduated to the ranks of winners in just his third career start at two. The young MILITARY runner faced a field of 11 opponents in a one mile maiden at Fair Grounds. The Equibase chart gives a nice description of his trip, "TUSCAN MIST settled inside, moved up nearing the second turn, bid outside (a rival) inside the final furlong, and proved clearly best." He won going away by 2 1/4 lengths.
Bred in Kentucky by Walts-David Stable LLC, TUSCAN MIST races as a homebred. He is trained by Walter M. Bindner Jr.
G1 WINNER GUN SALUTE ADDS ANOTHER STAKES PERFORMANCE
November 28, 2008
Secretariat S.-G1 winner GUN SALUTE (02 c, o/o Hail Roberta, by Roberto) increased his earnings to literally just dollars shy of $800,000 with a nice third-place finish in the Buddy Diliberto Memorial H. at Fair Grounds. The track was sloppy and the weather showery and Gun Salute was unhurried throughout. The son of MILITARY galloped home third in the 1 1/16 mile stakes to register the eighth stakes performance of his career.
Bred in Kentucky by Brant Laue, GUN SALUTE is a Frank O'Connor colorbearer. Cody Autrey handles conditioning duties.
UNDEFEATED JUVENILE KOPITAR ADDS CHURCHILL ALLOWANCE
November 8, 2008
Just 3 1/2 weeks ago, KOPITAR (06 c, o/o Vindicate, by Quest for Fame (GB)) broke his maiden at first asking in impressive style at Keeneland. Today he was back in action, making just his second career start at Churchill Downs, and continued to plow through his conditions. The son of MILITARY went to the post as the favorite in a one mile turf allowance and didn't disappoint. He broke well, sat just off the leaders, and made a three-wide move on the turn. The 2-year-old pounced on the frontrunners, then drove to the wire to win by 1 1/2 lengths. He is now undefeated in two career starts.
Richard Masson bred KOPITAR in Kentucky. The Green Lantern Stables LLC colorbearer is trained by George R. Arnold II.
TALIKE ME WINS THIRD RACE IN SIX WEEKS
October 29, 2008
A maiden about six weeks ago, TALIKE ME (05 f, o/o Talike, by Afternoon Deelites) won her third consecutive race, taking a one mile and 70 yard allowance at Meadowlands. The sophomore filly made it look easy on the muddy track. She set all the pace from the inside, then dug in to hold off a challenger and drove to the wire for a half-length triumph. The daughter of MILITARY increased her bankroll to just shy of six figures with the win.
Bred in Kentucky by Robert E. Masterson, TALIKE ME is campaigned as a homebred. She is trained by Alan E. Goldberg.
SHARP KEENELAND MAIDEN WIN FOR 2YO KOPITAR
October 15, 2008
KOPITAR (06 c, o/o Vindicate, by Quest for Fame (GB)) looks to be a special one. Making his career debut at prestigious Keeneland Racecourse, the 2-year-old son of MILITARY looked more like a seasoned professional than a baby making his first start. He broke from post ten, but went straight to the front to force the pace in the seven furlong maiden special weight. He drew clear in the stretch and held all others at bay to win by 1 3/4 confident lengths, paying $29.00 to win.
Bred in Kentucky by Richard Masson, KOPITAR races in the colors of Green Lantern Stables LLC. He is trained by George R. Arnold II.
TALIKE ME TAKES MEADOWLANDS ALLOWANCE
October 8, 2008
Hot on the heels of her maiden win, TALIKE ME (05 f, o/o Talike, by Afternoon Deelites) was sent to Meadowlands for a one mile and 70 yard allowance on the main track. She passed the test with aplomb, setting all the pace from the inside and repelling all threats to post a half-length victory. The MILITARY filly boosted her earnings over the $70,000 mark with the handsome win.
TALIKE ME was bred in Kentucky by Robert E. Masterson, who races her as a homebred. She is trained by Alan E. Goldberg.
AUTHORITATIVE MAIDEN WIN FOR MILITARY DEVIL
October 7, 2008
MILITARY DEVIL (04 f, o/o Devil's Oak, by Devil Begone) was uber-impressive in her first victory, a six furlong maiden win at Fort Erie in Canada. The daughter of MILITARY was hustled straight to the front and quickly opened up a four length lead. She never let the big advantage go and followed through with a facile 5 3/4 length triumph.
Gerald Gibbs bred MILITARY DEVIL in Ontario. She races as a homebred for Gibbs and R. M. C. Stable. MILITARY's newest winner is conditioned by Michaela Neubauer.
JUVENILE TURFISTE BREAKS MAIDEN AT KEENELAND
October 3, 2008
There's no better place than Keeneland to break a maiden and TURFISTE (06 c, o/o Gen Corp Purposes, by Beau Genius) made it extra special by doing it on opening day of the prestigious fall meet. The 2-year-old full brother to stakes winner Beau Dare, stakes-placed Victorie Bataille, and multiple winners Beaugeste and Missions Dream, all leading runners by Glencrest stallion MILITARY, faced 10 others in a seven furlong maiden special weight. TURFISTE set all the pace en route to a 1 1/2 length score.
Bred in Kentucky by Walts-David Stables, TURFISTE is campaigned as a homebred. He is trained by Robert E. Holthus.
MULTIPLE SW BEAU DARE THIRD IN $200,000 TURF AMAZON
September 27, 2008
The remarkable BEAU DARE (03 f, o/o Gen Corp Purposes, by Beau Genius) earned yet another stakes performance for her ever-growing resume. This time it was a placing in the $200,000 Turf Amazon H. at Philadelphia Park over five furlongs on the grass. The 5-year-old daughter of MILITARY broke on top and was part of the pace throughout. She put away her dueling rival but yielded late to secure a third-place finish in the rain.
Bred in Kentucky by Mike Walts, BEAU DARE races as a homebred in the name of Walts David Stable LLC. She has now won or placed in 10 added-money events, with earnings just shy of $425,000. She is trained by Bruce N. Levine.
2YO SENIGA TAKES KENTUCKY DOWNS MAIDEN
September 15, 2008
One of two winners for her sire today, 2-year-old SENIGA (06 f, o/o Septieme Etoile, by Septieme Ciel) faced a field of eight other fillies in a maiden race at Kentucky Downs. She dueled for the lead from the start and gradually wore down her main rival without letting any other opponents close. The juvenile daughter of MILITARY crossed the wire in the six furlong grass maiden a length the best. It was just the second career start for the 2-year-old.
Bred in Kentucky by Mrs. Dominique Tijou, SENIGA races as a homebred. She is trained by Byron G. Hughes.
MONSTER 12 LENGTH MAIDEN WIN FOR TALIKE ME
September 15, 2008
The 2-5 favorite in a maiden race at Philadelphia Park, TALIKE ME (05 f, o/o Talike, by Afternoon Deelites) turned the 6 1/2 furlong contest into a runaway. She chased the early leader before taking command on the turn. The 3-year-old filly by MILITARY romped through the stretch and powered home a 12 length winner. She was one of two winners for her Glencrest sire today.
Robert E. Masterson bred TALIKE ME in Kentucky. She campaigns as a homebred and is trained by Alan E. Goldberg.
2YO MILITARY LEGEND IS STAKES-PLACED IN 2ND START
August 26, 2008
In only his second career start, juvenile colt Military Legend (06 c, o/o Exceptional Chance, by American Chance) became the latest stakes horse for his Glencrest sire, MILITARY. In the $50,700 Troy Our Boy S. at Fairmount Park, he was bumped at the break and forced into a rival. The 2-year-old recovered professionally, belying his age and inexperience, and settled between horses at the back of the field. The 2-year-old moved up steadily throughout the six furlong event and secured the runner-up position for his first blacktype performance.
MILITARY LEGEND was bred in Illinois by Tom Lauritsen. He is campaigned by TNT Thoroughbreds IV LLC and is trained by Doug Matthews.
ANOTHER STAKES FINISH FOR BEAU DARE; EARNINGS OVER $400,000
August 17, 2008
BEAU DARE (03 f, o/o Gen Corp Purposes, by Beau Genius) continues to pile on the stakes accolades. The four-time added-money winner got the fifth runner-up stakes performance of her career as she finished second in the Incredible Revenge S. at Monmouth Park. The daughter of MILITARY was the favorite in the 5 1/2 furlong main track stakes and vied for the lead throughout. She drove to the finish neck and neck with the opponent who had dogged her throughout and yielded by just a neck at the wire after leading at every call. It was nearly nine lengths back to the third-place finisher.
The latest stakes addition to BEAU DARE's resume boosted her earnings over the $400,000 mark. The 5-year-mare was bred in Kentucky by Mike Walts. She races as a homebred for Walts David Stable LLC and is trained by Bruce Levine.
ANOTHER WIN FOR ULTRA-CONSISTENT MR MUFFIN MAN
August 17, 2008
The ultra-consistent Mr Muffin Man (05 c, o/o One Fit Lady, by Fit to Fight) got the fourth win of his young career when he captured a 6 1/2 furlong event at Canada's Northlands Park. The sophomore colt, who is also twice stakes-placed, went to post as the favorite. He stalked the early pace, tackled the leader in the stretch, and went on to prevail by a length. It marked the third win this year for the son of MILITARY.
Bred by Jayeff B Stable and Alan Goldberg, MR MUFFIN MAN was a $65,000 graduate of the 2006 Keeneland September yearling sale. Greg Tracy serves as the trainer for his ownership team of James Bauder, Red Hawk Racing Stable, and Shelli Tracy.
HAPPY WAC BREAKS MAIDEN BY 12 1/4 LENGTHS!
August 14, 2008
HAPPY WAC (05 f, o/o Mrs. Ha Ha, by Navajo) certainly gave her connections license to be happy with a spectacular 12 1/4 length maiden special weight win at River Downs. She was the favorite and most definitely ran like it, setting all the pace in the six furlong maiden. The closest she let a rival was two lengths two furlongs from home, but it was merely a tease before she turned on the afterburners. To sweeten the win even more, the 3-year-old filly was only making her second career start.
W. John Bourke and Lowell F. Allen bred HAPPY WAC in Ohio. She races as a homebred for the partners and James Kerins Sr. The daughter of MILITARY is trained by her co-owner and co-breeder, W. John Bourke.
MISSIONS DREAM TAKES TO LOUISIANA DOWNS MUD
August 8, 2008
Taken off the turf due to weather conditions, a 1 1/16 mile race at Louisiana Downs was instead sent to the main track. MISSIONS DREAM (04 c, o/o Gen Corp Purposes, by Beau Genius) didn't mind the mud one bit. The 4-year-old son of MILITARY settled kindly behind the pace. He didn't budge until late stretch when he tackled the frontrunners and drove to the finish. He registered a neck triumph.
Bred by Mike Walts in Kentucky, MISSIONS DREAM is a full brother to four-time stakes winner BEAU DARE. He is both owned and trained by Jorge Gomez.
5 1/2 LENGTH WIN FOR VETERAN MILITARY MISSION
August 4, 2008
She may be a veteran by racing standards, but MILITARY MISSION (01 f, o/o Gift Shoppe, by Prospectors Gamble) ran like a fresh horse in a six furlong event at Mountaineer Park. The 7-year-old mare, a member of MILITARY's first crop, broke alertly and set a pressured early pace. She began drawing clear late, finally crossing the wire a resounding 5 1/2 lengths on top. The win marked her 10th career victory.
Dr. Patricia Ann Lawrence bred MILITARY MISSION in Kentucky. The mare was sold as a 2002 Keeneland September yearling and now races in the name of Sandy K. Wright. She is trained by Stephen Wright.
2YO MILITARY LEGEND BREAKS MAIDEN AT FIRST ASKING
July 31, 2008
The first 2-year-old winner from MILITARY's latest crop of juveniles, MILITARY LEGEND (06 c, o/o Exceptional Chance, by American Chance) took a maiden special weight at Arlington Park at first asking. He battled between horses for much of the five furlong contest, then was shaken up at the top of the stretch. He set his sights on the wire and drove to the finish to win by a determined head. The son of MILITARY won in a very sharp 1:00 2/5.
Bred in Illinois by Tom Lauritsen, MILITARY LEGEND races for TNT Thoroughbreds IV LLC. Doug Matthews handles conditioning duties.
ANOTHER STAKES WIN FOR MILITARY'S BEAU DARE
July 19, 2008
Highweighted and favored in the $60,000 Klassy Briefcase S. at Monmouth Park, multiple stakes winner BEAU DARE (03 f, o/o Gen Corp Purposes, by Beau Genius) added yet another blacktype performance to her burgeoning resume. The 5-year-old mare, a daughter of Glencrest stallion MILITARY, broke on top and went straight to the front in the 5 1/2 furlong turf stakes. She showed the way throughout, coming home gamely to post a half-length victory in a blazing 1:01 4/5. The win marked her fourth career stakes win and boosted her earnings to $390,695.
Mike Walts bred BEAU DARE in Kentucky. The MILITARY mare races as a homebred in the name of Walts David Stable LLC. She is trained by Bruce N. Levine.
ELLIS PARK WIN FOR VETERAN EROBERER
July 18, 2008
Veteran campaigner EROBERER (01 c, o/o Nutbush One, by Conquistador Cielo) notched his fifth lifetime win in a one mile turf race at Ellis Park. The 7-year-old gelding broke well and sprinted straight to the lead. He opened up daylight on the field, leading by as many as 10 lengths as one point, and dared rivals to catch him. He held off a flying closer at the very end to secure a three-quarter length triumph. The son of MILITARY got the distance in a sharp 1:36 1/5.
Bred in Kentucky by William Kenan Rand Jr., EROBERER is an Eric Williams colorbearer. The 2002 Keeneland September yearling sales graduate is trained by Robert L. Williams. His earnings are just shy of $125,000.
HEATHER TIME BREAKS MAIDEN BY FOUR
July 7, 2008
Sent to the post as the favorite in a six furlong maiden special weight at Thistledown, HEATHER TIME (05 f, o/o Plaid Skirt, by Launch a Leader) did anything but disappoint. She raced midpack while patiently waiting for instruction from jockey Weldon T. Cloninger Jr., then began her move while three wide at the quarter pole. She quickly drew clear and was reported to be gearing down at the wire. The sophomore daughter of MILITARY won by four resounding lengths.
W. John Bourke bred HEATHER TIME in Ohio. Bourke is not only the filly's breeder, but he also serves as her owner and trainer.
SECOND WIN IN ABOUT SIX WEEKS FOR SWAMP WILLOW
July 4, 2008
Just about six weeks after breaking her maiden, SWAMP WILLOW (04 f, o/o Crack Willow, by Wolf Power (SAF)) was back in action and back in the winner's circle after a determined and well-measured effort. The 4-year-old daughter of Glencrest stallion MILITARY faced 11 rivals in a 1 1/16 mile contest on the turf at Arlington Park. She settled near the back segment of the field and began moving on the turn. She split horses late to get her head in front in the final jumps just prior to the wire.
Bred in Kentucky, SWAMP WILLOW is campaigned as a homebred for Barbara Hunter. She is trained by Thomas Proctor.
PRIVATE BATTLE ROMPS IN WOODBINE MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT
June 28, 2008
PRIVATE BATTLE (05 f, o/o Energica, by Affirmed) didn't need a battle at all, instead taking command with great authority to notch a maiden special weight at Woodbine. The sophomore daughter of MILITARY pressed the pace throughout much of the 6 1/2 furlong contest over the all weather track. She tackled the leader at the top of the lane and drove on by to win by five widening lengths.
Bred in New York by Kenny Ackerman and Saratoga Glen Farm LLC, PRIVATE BATTLE is a graduate of Fasig-Tipton's New York yearling sale. She races for Robert Harvey and is trained by Sid C. Attard.
ANOTHER VICTORY FOR STAKES-PLACED MR MUFFIN MAN
June 13, 2008
Last seen winning in April, multiple stakes-placed Mr Muffin Man (05 c, o/o One Fit Lady, by Fit to Fight) was back in the winner's circle yet again. On a sloppy track at Stampede Park, the 3-year-old colt dueled from the start of a six furlong contest. It was a cutthroat battle from start to finish, but the son of MILITARY was determined and prevailed to prove victorious by three-quarters of a length.
Bred in Kentucky by Jayeff B Stable and Alan Goldberg, MR MUFFIN MAN was a $65,000 graduate of the 2006 Keeneland September yearling sale. The Greg Tracy trainee races for Stanley J. Ryan.
SECOND STAKES WIN OF 2008 FOR BEAU DARE
June 7, 2008
Already a multiple stakes winner whose credits include Aqueduct's Correction H. in February, BEAU DARE (03 f, o/o Gen Corp Purposes, by Beau Genius) added another blacktype victory to her record with a highweighted win in the Candy Eclair S. at Monmouth Park. Facing seven rivals going about 5 1/2 furlongs on the Jersey shore turf, the 5-year-old mare contested the pace throughout. She finally took command at the sixteenth pole and held the closers at bay to post a neck win. The daughter of MILITARY won as the favorite and pushed her earnings to more than $350,000 in the process.
Mike Walts bred BEAU DARE in Kentucky and campaigns the mare as a homebred in the name of Walts David Stable LLC. The Bruce Levine trainee got the 5 1/2 furlongs in a very sharp 1:03.
POLLY N LOTTY WINS AT FIRST ASKING
May 30, 2008
Anytime a new runner wins at first asking, it's something to write home about. MILITARY's sophomore daughter POLLY N LOTTY (05 f, o/o Lolo Creek, by Housebuster) had an extra-bright moment in the sun, taking a maiden event at Woodbine over a field of 10 other fillies and mares, many of them older. She raced just off the pace in the six furlong contest over the all weather track. She made a big move on the turn, swept past the leaders, and drove to the wire a 5 3/4 length victress.
Bred in Kentucky by Barbara Hunter, POLLY N LOTTY is a graduate of the 2005 Keeneland November sale. The 3-year-old filly races in the colors of Dominion Bloodstock, D. Ball, and HGHR Inc. She is trained by David Cotey.
HIGHWEIGHTED SWAMP WILLOW TAKES ARLINGTON MAIDEN
May 18, 2008
Shouldering topweight of 124 pounds and giving between two and 10 pounds to her six rivals, SWAMP WILLOW (04 f, o/o Crack Willow, by Wolf Power (SAf)) also carried the burden of favoritism in a maiden event at Arlington Park. The daughter of MILITARY more than lived up to the hype. She raced midpack early in the 1 1/16 mile contest on the turf and began gaining on the leader in the stretch. A determined surge late got her in front and under the wire a neck the best.
Barbara Hunter bred SWAMP WILLOW in Kentucky and races the 4-year-old as a homebred. The bay filly is trained by Thomas Proctor.
STAKES-PLACED MR MUFFIN MAN WINS AT STAMPEDE
April 2, 2008
Sophomore colt Mr Muffin Man (05 c, o/o One Fit Lady, by Fit to Fight), a multiple stakes-placed winner at two, notched his first victory at three with an authoritative win at Stampede Park. The son of Glencrest stallion MILITARY broke well in the six furlong contest and immediately settled into a stalking position. He made his bid for the lead while on the final turn and steadily drew clear to post a 2 1/2 length triumph.
MR MUFFIN MAN was bred in Kentucky by Jayeff B Stable and Alan Goldberg. A $65,000 graduate of the 2006 Keeneland September yearling sale, he races for Stanley J. Ryan. He is trained by Greg Tracy.
BEAU DARE WINS CORRECTION HANDICAP
February 9, 2008
Winner of five races, including an allowance in late December and the Kentucky Cup Juvenile Fillies as a 2-year-old, BEAU DARE (03 f, o/o Gen Corp Purposes, by Beau Genius) took the $79,550 Correction H. at Aqueduct to add more blacktype to her burgeoning resume. She was hustled out of the gate and immediately seized the lead in the six furlong stakes. The daughter of MILITARY set all the pace and dug in with great determination down the stretch, holding off all comers to win by a half-length. She got the distance in a very good time of 1:10 4/5 as both the field's highweight and longest shot on the board.
Bred in Kentucky by Mike Walts, BEAU DARE campaigns as a homebred for Walts David Stable LLC. The Bruce N. Levine trainee has now earned more than $315,000.
WICKLOW VAMP NOTCHES WIN #14 AT GULFSTREAM
January 27, 2008
Veteran 7-year-old mare WICKLOW VAMP (01 f, o/o Intowin, by Proper Reality) won for the 14th time in her remarkable career. This latest victory came at Gulfstream Park in a 7 1/2 furlong event on the main track. She broke on top but settled into a three-wide stalking position as the bettor's favorite. The daughter of MILITARY made a bid for the lead at the top of the stretch and gradually drew clear from the field under a hand ride to secure a 1 1/2 length win.
Nancy C. Shuford bred WICKLOW VAMP in Kentucky. She was sold at the 2002 OBS August yearling sale. Racing for Richard Lister and Aventura Stable, she is trained by Peter R. Walder.
RACK THIEF SECOND WINNER IN 24 HOURS FOR MILITARY
December 27, 2007
After breaking his maiden in October, RACK THIEF (04 c, o/o Miss Landers, by Vaguely Noble) was back in action and back in the winner's circle. The sophomore colt took on a field of 10 racing 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Sam Houston Race Park. He was heavily favored and ran like it, first stalking the pace from the fourth position, then making his move while two wide on the final turn. He split horses at the top of the lane before barreling down the stretch to register a monster 5 1/4 length triumph. RACK THIEF was the second winner in 24 hours for his Danzig sire MILITARY.
James Godwin bred RACK THIEF in Kentucky. A two-time Keeneland sales graduate, the 3-year-old races for Stewart Mather Madison and is trained by Henry B. Johnson Jr.
FACILE AQUEDUCT ALLOWANCE ROMP FOR BEAU DARE
December 26, 2007
A winner at Saratoga in August and then stakes-placed in both September and October, BEAU DARE (03 f, o/o Gen Corp Purposes, by Beau Genius) made another visit to the winner's circle, this one on the day after Christmas. The 4-year-old filly, a stakes winner as a juvenile, ran away with a six furlong allowance an Aqueduct. She went to post as the favorite and easily delivered, setting all the pace from the inside. She repulsed a rival in the stretch before drawing clear to a 3 1/4 length margin at the wire.
From MILITARY's third crop, BEAU DARE was bred in Kentucky by Mike Walts and races as a homebred for Walts David Stable LLC. She is trained by Bruce N. Levine. The allowance win was the fourth victory of her career and boosted her earnings to more than $265,000.
MASTER COMMANDER PREVAILS IN MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT
December 20, 2007
The hard-trying MASTER COMMANDER (03 c, o/o Nice Nice Nice, by Wavering Monarch) gave his connections an early Christmas present with a good win in a maiden special weight at Hawthorne. Going six furlongs over the main track, the 4-year-old fought for the lead straight from the gate. He held fast, battling back gamely when headed to put some daylight between himself and the field. The son of Glencrest stallion MILITARY won by 1 3/4 lengths. The maiden win pushed his earnings to nearly $65,000.
Bred in Illinois by Country Comfort Farm, MASTER COMMANDER campaigns in the colors of Fifth Gen Racing LLC. He is trained by Terrel Gore.
2YO TURFWAY MAIDEN FOR DANCE FOR MILITARY
November 29, 2007
DANCE FOR MILITARY (05 c, o/o Dance in Place, by Out of Place) came home first by a neck in a maiden race at Turfway Park. The 2-year-old broke alertly and dueled from start to finish in the 5 1/2 furlong contest. He was in front by the slimmest of margins at every call and inched ahead by a neck at the wire after a long drive. He beat a field of 12 to become MILITARY's newest juvenile winner.
Bred in Kentucky by Timber Ridge Farm Inc., DANCE FOR MILITARY races in the colors of Robert Egizii. The bay is trained by Jimmy Corrigan.
ANOTHER GRADED PERFORMANCE FOR GUN SALUTE
November 23, 2007
After galloping to an easy Keeneland allowance win last month, multiple graded stakes winner GUN SALUTE (02 c, o/o Hail Roberta, by Roberto) was back in action at Churchill Downs in the $227,400 River City H.-G3. He bobbled slightly at the start of the 1 1/8 mile graded event on the turf. He was never far back and four wide for much of the trip. The son of MILITARY rallied heartily in the stretch, falling just short of the leaders and settling for third. It was the seventh stakes win or placing (sixth graded) of his career which includes a win in the Secretariat S.-G1.
GUN SALUTE was bred in Kentucky by Brant Laue, who campaigns him as a homebred. William I. Mott serves as his trainer.
STAKES WINNER BEAU DARE 2ND IN WITCHES BREW
October 31, 2007
The consistent BEAU DARE (03 f, o/o Gen Corp Purposes, by Beau Genius) added another stakes performance to her burgeoning resume, finishing second in the $55,000 Witches Brew S. at Meadowlands. It was her fifth stakes win or placing in a career that has seen her earn more than $230,000. In the five furlong Witches Brew on the turf, BEAU DARE sat immediately off the pace. She made a bid entering the stretch and battled to the wire. She finished second by a mere head in a game effort between rivals.
A daughter of MILITARY, the stakes-winning BEAU DARE was bred in Kentucky by Mike Walts. She races as a homebred in the name of Walts David Stable LLC and is trained by Bruce N. Levine.
FORZA BRUTA WINS AGAIN
October 28, 2007
A month after breaking his maiden at Belmont, FORZA BRUTA (04 c, o/o Royal Favor, by Flying Chevron) was back in the winner's circle, this time at Aqueduct. The 3-year-old colt took on older horses again, this time in a rich one mile race taken off the turf. He broke midpack and raced with the pace, battling for the lead for approximately the first half. He soon drew clear and pulled away from the field as he drove to the wire. The closest he let a rival was at the wire, but he still won by a length.
A 3-year-old son of MILITARY, the bay FORZA BRUTA was bred in Kentucky by Eugene Guy. A graduate of the 2005 Keeneland January sale, he races for Grey Ledge Stable and is trained by H. James Bond.
MISSIONS DREAM 50TH WINNER FOR MILITARY
October 20, 2007
MISSIONS DREAM (04 c, o/o Gen Corp Purposes, by Beau Genius), a full brother to MILITARY's nice stakes winner and earner of over $230,000 BEAU DARE, broke his maiden in a one mile turf contest at Louisiana Downs. He broke from the 11 post in the maiden featuring 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds and patiently let the frontrunners speed away. According to the official Equibase chart, he "raced under stout restraint on the outside into the far turn, quick advance, took over, drew clear, driving." He won by 3 1/2 lengths as the favorite.
The 3-year-old MISSIONS DREAM was the 50th winner for his sire. Bred in Kentucky by Mike Walts, he campaigns in the colors of Jorge Gomez. His owner is also his trainer.
G1 WINNER GUN SALUTE TAKES KEENELAND ALLOWANCE
October 12, 2007
Multiple graded stakes winner GUN SALUTE (02 c, o/o Hail Roberta, by Roberto), whose major victories include the Secretariat S.-G1, added a rich allowance race at Keeneland to his tally. The veteran 5-year-old took on a nice field of eight going 1 1/16 miles on the turf. He galloped to an easy lead while in hand and out five wide. He turned back an inside challenge in upper stretch and was kept to business by jockey Calvin Borel. The son of MILITARY treated the allowance like a public workout, comfortably crossing the wire 1 1/4 lengths the best.
Brant Laue bred GUN SALUTE in Kentucky and the G1 winner races as a homebred with earnings topping $760,000. He is trained by William I. Mott.
RACK THIEF BREAKS MAIDEN AT LOUISIANA DOWNS
October 4, 2007
Going about 7 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Louisiana Downs, RACK THIEF (04 c, o/o Miss Landers, by Vaguely Noble) crossed the wire 2 1/4 lengths the best to break his maiden. He stalked the leaders in third before making a bid coming out of the second turn. The son of MILITARY steadily pulled clear in the final furlong to become his sire's newest winner.
Bred in Kentucky by James Godwin, RACK THIEF is a two-time Keeneland sales graduate. The 3-year-old colt races for Stewart Mather Madison and is trained by Henry B. Johnson Jr.
NICE BELMONT MAIDEN WIN FOR FORZA BRUTA
September 26, 2007
Sophomore FORZA BRUTA (04 c, o/o Royal Favor, by Flying Chevron) took on his elders in a maiden contest at storied Belmont Park. The son of MILITARY raced with the pace, waiting kindly for a signal from rider John Velazquez. He had the answer when asked the question and drew clear while ridden out. He won the one mile maiden by 2 3/4 lengths.
Eugene Guy bred FORZA BRUTA in Kentucky. Sold as a short yearling at the 2005 Keeneland January sale, MILITARY's latest winner is a Grey Ledge Stable colorbearer. He is trained by H. James Bond.
SW BEAU DARE GOOD SECOND IN PHOENIX S.
September 22, 2007
Stakes winner BEAU DARE (03 f, o/o Gen Corp Purposes, by Beau Genius) boosted her earnings to more than $220,000 with a strong second in the $55,000 Phoenix S. at Meadowlands. Sprinting five furlongs on the turf, BEAU DARE broke as the bettor's choice and sat just off the pace. The daughter of MILITARY just missed the win, but finished a good second well in front of the rest of the field.
Bred in Kentucky by Mike Walts, BEAU DARE has now won or placed in four stakes events. She races as a homebred in the name of Walts David Stable LLC and is trained by Bruce N. Levine.
STAKES-PLACED MR MUFFIN MAN BREAKS MAIDEN
September 16, 2007
Thirteen days after placing in his second stakes event, the remarkable little colt Mr Muffin Man (05 c, o/o One Fit Lady, by Fit to Fight) entered a maiden special weight at Northlands Park and absolutely ran away from the field. In just his fourth start in a stakes-filled career, the juvenile colt by MILITARY went to post as the favorite in the 6 1/2 furlong maiden. He broke from the outside eight hole and immediately assumed a stalking position. He eagerly tackled the leader before the turn, opened daylight on the field in the turn, and sashayed home seven lengths the best.
Jayeff B Stable and Alan Goldberg bred MR MUFFIN MAN in Kentucky. The 2-year-old, who brought $65,000 at the 2006 Keeneland September yearling sale, campaigns for Stanley J. Ryan and is trained by Greg Tracy.
HAUTAIN WINS AT TURFWAY PARK
September 9, 2007
Sophomore colt HAUTAIN (04 c, o/o Happy Brook, by A.P. Indy) took on a full field of 12 going one mile in a maiden event at Turfway Park. He was reserved early, sitting midpack before making an eye-catching five wide move on the far turn. The bay son of Glencrest stallion MILITARY pulled on even terms with the leaders and edged clear in late stretch to register a one length triumph.
Bred in Kentucky by Walts-David Stables, HAUTAIN races as a homebred. MILITARY's newest winner is trained by Tim Glyshaw.
MR MUFFIN MAN PLACES IN ANOTHER STAKES
September 3, 2007
Just a month after his last stakes-placing, the 2-year-old Mr Muffin Man (05 c, o/o One Fit Lady, by Fit to Fight) added another stakes performance to his resume. In the one mile Canadian Juvenile S., the son of Glencrest sire MILITARY broke sharp but was three wide early. He was always in touch with the leaders and rallied boldly in upper stretch, but missed the place by a mere neck. He secured third in the stakes held at Northlands Park.
Bred in Kentucky by Jayeff B Stable and Alan Goldberg, MR MUFFIN MAN races for Stanley J. Ryan. The Greg Tracy trainee was a $65,000 yearling at the 2006 Keeneland September sale.
SW BEAU DARE ROMPS IN RICH SARATOGA ALLOWANCE
August 31, 2007
Stakes winner and multiple stakes-placed BEAU DARE (03 f, o/o Gen Corp Purposes, by Beau Genius) absolutely romped in a rich, $69,000 allowance over the hallowed grounds at Saratoga. The 4-year-old filly sprinted clear right out of the gate in the 5 1/2 furlong turf allowance. She raced along the rail and soon opened up on the field. The daughter of MILITARY never let a challenger close, finally galloping home 4 1/2 lengths the best. She got the distance in a stellar 1:01 2/5, a mere .36 off the course record.
Mike Walts bred BEAU DARE in Kentucky and she races as a homebred for Walts David Stable LLC. The Bruce Levine trainee boosted her earnings to just pennies shy of $210,000 with the allowance victory.
STAKES HORSE PSYCHIC STAR WINS AT CALDER
August 19, 2007
Psychic Star (01 c, o/o Psychic Friend, by Star de Naskra), second in the Gray Pride S. just three weeks ago, came back in an allowance at Calder Race Course. Going 1 1/16 miles on the dirt, the 6-year-old veteran broke slowly and trailed the nine-horse field early. He made a bid on the final turn, rallying while three wide, and collared the frontrunners before the eighth pole. The son of MILITARY edged away from the competition in late stretch, crossing the wire 1 3/4 lengths the best.
Bred in Kentucky by Hopewell Investments LLC and Michael Warren, PSYCHIC STAR races for Circle S Ranch. The graduate of the 2002 Keeneland September yearling sale is trained by Kirk Ziadie and now has five wins under his belt.
MR MUFFIN MAN FIRST 2YO STAKES HORSE OF LATEST CROP
August 5, 2007
Making just his second start, 2-year-old colt Mr Muffin Man (05 c, o/o One Fit Lady, by Fit to Fight) finished third in the $84,000 Birdcatcher S. at Northlands Park. He broke third and ran evenly throughout the six furlong stakes, chasing the leaders all the way. The son of MILITARY didn't catch the frontrunners, but he didn't let anyone pass him either. In doing so, he garnered his first blacktype before even breaking his maiden as he had also finished third in his career debut.
A $65,000 Keeneland September yearling last fall, MR MUFFIN MAN was bred by Jayeff B Stable and Alan Goldberg. He races in the colors of Stanley J. Ryan and is trained by Greg Tracy.
MILITARY KING FIRST 2YO WINNER OF 2007 FOR SIRE
August 2, 2007
The first 2-year-olds from Glencrest sire MILITARY's fifth crop are just starting to hit the track and the aptly-named MILITARY KING (05 c, o/o Fandarel, by King Pellinore) established his early supremacy by becoming the first winner of the bunch. After being bumped hard at the start of a six furlong maiden at Arlington Park, the juvenile raced midpack as he got his feet back under him. He courageously dove for a hole on the rail in the turn, angled out in the stretch, and powered down the lane for a two length victory.
Bred in Kentucky by Glencrest Farm LLC, MILITARY KING races for Chase Carter. The 2006 Keeneland September yearling sale graduate is trained by Dawn Martin.
PSYCHIC STAR STRONG SECOND IN GRAY PRIDE S.
July 28, 2007
Four-time winner Psychic Star (01 c, o/o Psychic Friend, by Star de Naskra) added another jewel to his crown with a nice second-place finish in the $50,000 Gray Pride Starter S. at Calder Race Course. It was the gray or roan's first blacktype performance and was accomplished as the betting public's favorite. The 6-year-old was unhurried out of the gate in the one mile and 70 yard stakes and trailed the field early. He found himself in tight quarters on the first turn and had to be steadied, but quickly recovered and went three wide around the final turn. The son of MILITARY closed beautifully to pass all but the winner over the good track.
His sire's eighth stakes horse, PSYCHIC STAR was bred in Kentucky by Hopewell Investments LLC and Michael Warren. The Kirk Ziadie trainee is a Circle S Ranch colorbearer.
PATRICIAN LADY TAKES YAVAPAI ALLOWANCE
July 15, 2007
Just three weeks after her maiden score, PATRICIAN LADY (04 f, o/o Cupidy Doll, by Bounding Basque) was back for more. Taking on an allowance field at Yavapai Downs, the sophomore filly was more than up to the challenge. She broke on top and battled for the lead from the gate to mid-stretch in the six furlong contest. The daughter of MILITARY then repulsed her stubborn adversary and bounded home a 1 3/4 length victress. She got the distance in an excellent 1:09 4/5.
Filippo W. Santoro bred PATRICIAN LADY in Arizona and races her as a homebred. She is trained by Tom W. Bartol. In addition to her two wins, she has another four placings to her credit.
SECOND WIN IN A MONTH FOR REENLIST
June 28, 2007
Fresh off a win just a month ago, REENLIST (03 c, o/o Raise a Herat, by Herat) notched another victory, this time as the favorite. The 4-year-old put himself in good position while midpack in the one mile and 70 yard contest at Thistledown. He'd taken command by the half mile marker and soon opened up a clear lead, in front by five lengths. A closer on a mission tried to run the son of MILITARY down, but he wouldn't be denied and posted a head victory.
Bred in Kentucky by Herman Heinlein, REENLIST races for Jeffery A. Novak. The $32,000 Keeneland September yearling sales graduate is trained by Anthony Rini.
NINE LENGTH MAIDEN SCORE FOR PATRICIAN LADY
June 23, 2007
Taking on her elders in a 4 1/2 furlong maiden special weight at Yavapai Downs, PATRICIAN LADY (04 f, o/o Cupidy Doll, by Bounding Basque) proved much the best in her first visit to the winner's circle. She broke like a shot and set all the pace. The sophomore daughter of Glencrest stallion MILITARY widened her advantage with every stride, bounding clear by nine lengths at the wire as the heavy favorite. She got the distance in a smoking :50 4/5.
Bred in Arizona by Filippo W. Santoro, PATRICIAN LADY campaigns as a homebred. The dark bay or brown filly is trained by Tom Bartol.
REENLIST POWERS HOME FOR THISTLEDOWN VICTORY
May 27, 2007
REENLIST (03 c, o/o Raise a Herat, by Herat) usually takes home a check, but today he took home another winner's circle photo as well. The 4-year-old stalked the pace in a one mile event on the dirt at Thistledown. The son of Glencrest sire MILITARY made a move on the second turn for the lead and drove down the lane to secure a one length triumph.
A former $32,000 Keeneland September yearling, REENLIST was bred in Kentucky by Herman Heinlein. He campaigns in the colors of Jeffery A. Novak and is trained by Arthur Bosley.
CALDER WIN FOR PSYCHIC STAR ON DERBY DAY
May 5, 2007
Veteran campaigner PSYCHIC STAR (01 c, o/o Psychic Friend, by Star de Naskra) took a race at Calder Race Course on Kentucky Derby Day. The gray or roan was reserved early in the one mile and 70 yard race, taking his time near the back of the pack. He went four wide on the turn and set his sights on the frontrunner. The son of MILITARY tackled the leader at the sixteenth pole, clearing that rival for a two length triumph as the favorite.
Bred in Kentucky by Hopewell Investments LLC and Michael Warren, PSYCHIC STAR races for Circle S Ranch. He is trained by Kirk Ziadie.
MILITARY MISSION MAKES IT TWO WINS IN 15 DAYS
April 29, 2007
Just 15 days after her last win, MILITARY MISSION (01 f, o/o Gift Shoppe, by Prospectors Gamble) boosted her earnings to over the $100,000 mark with yet another victory at Mountaineer Park. The veteran 6-year-old mare had a rough start as she was throwing her head at the break. She settled in nicely midpack in the six furlong contest and eventually began advancing along the rail. She dueled with the frontrunner from the top of the lane to the sixteenth pole before edging away for a game half-length victory.
MILITARY MISSION was bred in Kentucky by Dr. Patricia Ann Lawrence. She races for Sandy K. Wright and is trained by Stephen Wright. The former 2002 Keeneland September yearling has now won nine times and placed another 15 times from 48 career starts.
MILITARY MISSION NOTCHES EIGHTH CAREER WIN
April 14, 2007
Another of MILITARY's modern-day win machines, MILITARY MISSION (01 f, o/o Gift Shoppe, by Prospectors Gamble) visited the winner's circle for the eighth time in her career. Carrying 121 pounds over a sloppy track in rain showers, the 6-year-old mare stalked the pace in a six furlong event at Mountaineer Park. Whe went five wide at the top of the stretch to circle the frontrunners and soon tackled the leader. She drew clear late for a one length triumph.
Bred in Kentucky by Dr. Patricia Ann Lawrence, MILITARY MISSION races for Sandy K. Wright. The 2002 Keeneland September yearling sales graduate is trained by Stephen Wright.
WICKLOW VAMP WINS AGAIN; 2ND TIME THIS YEAR
March 10, 2007
The remarkable WICKLOW VAMP (01 f, o/o Intowin, by Proper Reality), winner of 13 lifetime races and placed in another 22 races, won for the second time this year at Gulfstream Park. She stumbled at the start of the 7 1/2 furlong event and was given time to recover. The daughter of MILITARY had clearly found her groove by the turn when she angled four wide and commenced her rally. She tackled the frontrunners and drew clear to win by 2 1/2 lengths as the favorite.
Bred in Kentucky by Nancy C. Shuford, WICKLOW VAMP races for the partnership of Richard Lister and Peter Walder. The latter also trains her. The 6-year-old mare, a winner the last four years in a row, has now earned more than $208,000.
WICKLOW VAMP NOTCHES 12TH CAREER VICTORY
January 15, 2007
WICKLOW VAMP (01 f, o/o Intowin, by Proper Reality) drew away from the field for a resounding win at Gulfstream Park. The newly-turned 6-year-old mare won for the fourth consecutive year when she crossed the wire first in a one mile event at the Florida track. She pressed the early pace, took command at the top of the stretch, and left her rivals behind for a 4 1/4 length triumph. She got the mile in a good 1:37 3/5 as the favorite. It was her 12th career victory and boosted her earnings to more than $190,000.
Bred in Kentucky by Nancy C. Shuford, WICKLOW VAMP is campaigned by Richard Lister and Peter Walder. The latter also serves as her trainer.
HAVEAGOODTIME DUELS FOR TENACIOUS NECK VICTORY
January 10, 2007
HAVEAGOODTIME (02 f, o/o Miss Mauna Lisa, by *Hawaii) gave her connections a heart-stopping time as she eked out a determined neck win at Delta Downs. The freshly-minted 5-year-old daughter of MILITARY pressed the pace and was always near the front in the 6 1/2 furlong sprint. She dueled down the stretch with an equally tenacious rival and just outfinished that one at the wire to secure a neck triumph.
A Kentucky-bred, HAVEAGOODTIME races as a homebred for Stewart Mather Madison. Greg Rayburn serves as her trainer.
