Category: Bred and/or Raced

Tarrip (f. 4, Green Desert – Spinnette by Spinning World) prevailed in her American debut in a Maiden Special Weight at Tampa Bay Downs.  Going 1 mile on the turf, the filly expertly weaved her way through traffic in the...

Castleton Lyons’ GIO PONTI was voted Best Male to race in North America in the Thoroughbred Times “Best of ’09” Poll!  Almost 4,000 online votes were cast spanning 20 different categories!  Thank you to all who voted for GIO PONTI in...

Multiple G1 winner GIO PONTI (c. 4, Tale of the Cat – Chipeta Springs by Alydar) ran a fantastic race in the G1 Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita!  Saving ground throughout, GIO PONTI split horses with his usual burst of speed...

GIO PONTI (c. 4, Tale of the Cat – Chipeta Springs by Alydar) confirmed his spot as the nation’s top turf horse with his 4th consecutive Grade 1 victory in the Arlington Million.   Despite a slight stumble at the start,...

GIO PONTI (c. 4, Tale of the Cat – Chipeta Springs by Alydar) overcame a wide trip to win the $500,000 G1 Man O War Stakes at Belmont Park.  Guided by Jockey Ramon Dominguez, GIO PONTI defeated 5 other Grade...

LAUREATE CONDUCTOR (c. 3, Bernstein – Lavender Baby by Rubiano) earned his Black Type in his first Stakes appearance in the $65,000 Choice Stakes at Monmouth yesterday.  Going 1 1/8 miles on the turf,  the colt saved ground early, bid three wide in the far turn, and battled out for...

Instrumentalist (f. 3, Bernstein – Resurge by Seeking the Gold) fought out another victory yesterday at Churchill Downs.  Going 5 furlongs on the turf, the talented filly took over the lead in the stretch and held on gamely to win the Allowance by half a length.  Castleton Lyons...

GIO PONTI (c. 4, Tale of the Cat – Chipeta Springs by Alydar) after a 3 month holiday, GIO PONTI continued his winning ways with an impressive victory in the G1 Woodford Reserve Manhattan Handicap on the Belmont undercard yesterday.  After breaking last, GIO PONTI settled in behind the...

L’Impresario (c. 3, Bernstein – Catchascatchcan (GB) by Pursuit of Love) made an exciting debut at The Curragh today.  Going 1 1/4 miles in a Maiden for 3 year olds and up, the son of English Group 1 winner, CATCHASCATCHCAN (GB) acted as quite the...

After some much needed time off, STORM MILITARY (Arg) (h. 7, Bernstein – Shy Mandona by Shy Tom) ran a solid race placing 2nd in the G3 Inglewood at Hollywood Park yesterday.  He set the pace early, and held on well to be beaten at the wire...