Come Saturday afternoon, the focus of an industry will longingly will turn from somber economic prospects to the warmth and promise of Gulfstream Park. All eyes will be focused on the seemingly invincible one—the horse, the myth, the legend himself, Uncle Mo.
The sport’s once and perhaps future king is expected to make his three year-old debut on Saturday in the ungraded Timely Writer Stakes. In that one-turn mile, his competition will pale in comparison to the legendary horses he has been compared with since his romp in the Grey Goose Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) in November.
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DENALI SALES BACK ON TOP FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW
After months on top the Paulick Report's List of Consignors of North American Graded Stakes Winners in 2011, Denali Stud ended the year
Bourbon Bay Pick in San Juan Capistrano
Bourbon Bay will start as an overwhelming favorite in the marathon $150,000 San Juan Capistrano Handicap
ANIMAL KINGDOM CHAMPION KY BRED 3YO
Kentucky Derby-G1 winner and Denali foaled, raised and sold ANIMAL KINGDOM was recognized by Kentucky Thoroughbred Association and
STORMBERG, out of Denali's most famous resident
In the second race at Santa Anita, a $61,830, an allowance optional for 3yo/up, run down the hill, at about 6 1/2fT, in a final time 1:12, over a course listed as firm, 4-year
PERFECT OFFICER WINS KEENELAND'S SHAKERTOWN-G3
sold by Denali to Mike Ryan, Perfect Officer needed every inch of the short Keeneland stretch to run down pacesetter Great Mills,
Hero of Order Joins Blue Grass Cast
Hero of Order, upset winner of the Louisiana Derby (G2), has joined the probable cast for Saturday’s 88th running of the Blue Grass Stakes (G1), according to Keeneland Publici
An Unpredictable Hero of Order
Favored Mark Valeski could not get past a stubborn 109-1 shot April 1 in the Louisiana Derby (gr. II), resulting in an unpredictable outcome. Hero of Order,
'Plain' Yearling Is Louisiana Derby's 'Hero'
In 2010 the Keeneland September yearling sale in Lexington had 14 sessions. In the 11th, cataloged as Hip No. 3474, was Heroof Order. His appearance in the auction ring attrac
2ND DERBY WINNER IN LESS THAN A YEAR -
The 99th running of the GII Louisiana Derby would be won by Raut LLC’s Hero of Order
DENALI SALE GRAD CONTINUES GRADED WINNING WAYS
The 1 1/2-mile San Luis Rey Stakes (gr. IIT) at rainy Santa Anita Park came down to the final jump when favored Bourbon Bay nipped Slim Shadey by a head on the turf March 25.
Stress Fracture Sidelines Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom underwent a nuclear scan March 13 at Palm Beach Equine Medical Center, which revealed the start of a stress fracture in his hind end. The injury will not requir
DENALI $900,000 SARATOGA SALE GRAD TAKES G2 IN DUBAI
Denali was rewarded with our second group/graded stakes winner of 2012 with
Remembering Royal Academy
The horse that made it happen in the early stages of Denali's sales prep program, ROYAL ACADEMY, Champion in England and Ireland and winner of the Breeders'
KY DERBY WINNER & DENALI GRAD ANIMAL KINGDOM
Making all the headlines, trainer Graham Motion says it is on to Dubai after Animal Kingdom’s sparkling victory Saturday at Gulfstream.
Her Smile High-Weight for Hurricane Bertie
Her Smile, third in the Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I) when last seen,
Animal Kingdom Entered in Gulf Allowance
Team Valor International’s Animal Kingdom, who had originally been scheduled to make his 2012 debut in the Feb. 25 Tampa Bay Stakes (gr. IIIT), will now run instead in a turf
Fred Winters appointed farm manager at Edition Farm
Edition Farm, twice voted New York Breeder of the Year, has hired Fred Winters to
Animal Kingdom Breezes For Tampa Debut
Team Valor International’s Animal Kingdom, winner of last year’s Kentucky Derby
ANIMAL KINGDOM TO RETURN AT TAMPA
After ruling out an appearance at Gulfstream Park Feb. 11 in either the GI Donn H. or GI Gulfstream Park Turf H., officials at Team Valor
Animal Kingdom Champion 3YO Born & Raised at Denali
Never before had the top two Eclipse Award vote getters in the 3-year-old male division been so much like the proverbial apples and oranges comparison, which made voting in 20
Animal Kingdom Works Day After Eclipse Win
Animal Kingdom worked an easy half mile on turf in :53.44 at Palm Meadows Training Center in Florida Jan. 17,
TDN Q&A With Craig Bandoroff on Edition Farm Alliance
Q: How has the market changed in New York over the last couple of years to spark people’s interest in that area?
Grade I Denali Graduate Haynesfield Retired
Harvey Weinstein’s Turtle Bird Stable announced Dec. 2 that grade I winner Haynesfield has been retired
Denali Stud and Edition Farm Form Alliance
Craig Bandoroff’s Denali Stud in Kentucky and Vivien Malloy’s Edition Farm in New York have formed a strategic alliance
Denali Sale Grad Goes for Matriarch Repeat
Sold earlier this month at Keeneland November by Denali, Gypsy's Warning goes to post for new owners in Grade I.
MOTION: Don't forget about Animal Kingdom in Eclipse Voting
As Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom resumes training for his four-year-old campaign next year, trainer Graham Motion hopes Eclipse Award voters don't forget about the colt
Keeneland November day four strong sales for Denali Stud
Two outstanding broodmares highlight day four at Keeneland for Denali
Team Valor Mares Lead Outstanding Day for Denali
It was a big day for many at Keeneland November, Denali's seven hips for the second session ranked third by average.
HER SMILE Leads Denali Consignment at Fasig-Tipton November
After finishing third in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint-G1, HER SMILE sold for $1,000,000 to Adena Springs
Animal Kingdom to begin galloping
November 7 should be the day Kentucky Derby winner and Denali graduate Animal Kingdom returns to galloping at Fair Hill says Motion.
Denali foaled and raised BC Champion Pluck Recovering From Emergency Surgery
Just one year after winning the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf, Pluck was slated to return to Churchill Downs
Pluck Returns to Churchill in Commonwealth Turf
Pluck will make his first appearance at Churchill Downs since winning last year's Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (gr. IIT)
DENALI CLIENTS MAKING BREEDERS' CUP NOISE
Lead by 2010 Juvenile winner UNCLE MO, Denali Stud's clients have a big presence at 2011 Breeders' Cup at Churchill Downs.
DENALI HAS HIGH HOPES FOR 2011 BREEDING STOCK SALES
With a great deal of activity between Lexington and Louisiville in the coming days,
DENALI COLTS TOPS FRIST SESSION AT FT KY OCTOBER
A colt by Medaglia d'Oro out of Especially Me sold for $200,000 to Debbie Easter, agent for Peter Deutsch.
MOTION BIG GUNS ON COMEBACK TRAIL
Sidelined sophomores Animal Kingdom and Tobys Corner were both ridden under tack for the first time
Trainer Motion puts his mares to the test in Keeneland's First Lady
If there is one thing stablemates Daveron and Gypsy's Warning have in common, it's that they've each been a little deceiving in their results this year.
SALES GRAD UNCLE MO WINS KELSO, WILL GO TO ASHFORD FOR STUD DUTIES UPON RETIREMENT
DENALI NOV. RACING/BROODMARE PROSPECTS RACING AT KEENELAND
Saturday at Keeneland GYPSY’S WARNING (SAF) and DAVERON (GER) go to post in the Grade I First Lady S., both are being offered by Denali at Keeneland’s November Breeding Stock
DENALI RANKS EIGHTH OVERALL AT KEENELAND SEPTEMBER
Finishing up eighth by gross, Denali Stud’s Keeneland September consignment realized gross sales of $6,382,200 with an average of $80,787, outperforming the sale average of $7
UNCLE MO TURNS IN BLISTERING HALF-MILE
With owner Mike Repole and trainer Todd Pletcher watching, 2010 juvenile champion Uncle Mo blazed four furlongs in a bullet :46.57 over Belmont Park's training track for his n
DENALI RANKS AMONG KEENELAND LEADERS
After five days of selling, Denali consignments for Books 1 & 2 at Keeneland rank among the top sellers.
DENALI CLIENT VIVIEN MALLY REPEATS AS TOBA NEW YORK BREEDER OF THE YEAR
CLIENT VIVIEN MALLY REPEATS AS TOBA NEW YORK BREEDER OF THE YEAR
DENALI SALES STAYS ATOP LEADING CONSIGNORS
Every week since April 4, 2011, Denali Stud has been the leading consignor of Graded Stakes Winners.
ANIMAL KINGDOM GETTING READY TO RUMBLE
ANAMAL KINGDOM GETTING READY TO RUMBLE
19th 2011 STAKES WINNER FOR DENALI SALES
ZOW, sold for $80,000 at the 2010 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga sale of NY Breds, won the Gold and Roses S. at Saratoga
SEPT GRAD BOURBON BAY JUST MISSES A WIN AT DEL MAR
Taking to the turf in the Del Mar H.-G2 after a win on the main track
UNCLE MO RETURNS IN REMARKABLE FASHION
The much anticipated return of champion UNCLE MO was no disappointment.
DENALI GRAD "MOST RIVETING 3YO ON TRAVERS CARD"
Uncle Mo's bandwagon emptied after the Wood Memorial, but it's revisionist history to deny he has talent.
Keeneland presents American Graded Stakes Standings: Denali Stud Stays Focused
Denali Stud, the Paris, Ky., nursery owned and operated by Craig and Holly Bandoroff, has been atop the leaderboard among consignors
CHAMPION UNCLE MO ZIPS BULLET FOR KING’S BISHOP
A leading candidate for the Foxwoods King’s Bishop (gr. I) at Saratoga Aug. 27, UNCLE MO
DENALI LEADS ALL CONSIGNORS WHILE FASIG-TIPTON NY-BRED SALE POSTS MASSIVE INCREASES
With a catalog 24.4% larger than 2010’s, Fasig-Tipton saw gains on every measure:
BANDOROFF OPTIMISTIC ON NY SALE
Anticipation is building in New York for the opening of the long-awaited video lottery terminal casino at Aqueduct,
HARVARD N YALE, 2YO WINS FOR EARLE I. MACK AT NEWMARKET
Foaled and raised at Denali Stud, HARVARD N YALE was hammered down 8-15 for this maiden won in 2004 by Motivator
DENALI SOLD HESSONITE BEATS THE BOYS IN NY
Berkshire bred Hessonite took on males for the first time in her career, and came roaring down the center of the course
BOURBON BAY MUCH THE BEST IN COUGAR II H. SCORE
Denali sale graduate BOURBON BAY surged past the pacesetter Dahoud (NZ) in the stretch and won the $125,000 Cougar II H.-G3 by
UNCLE MO TURNS IN SECOND SPA BREEZE
Champion and Denali sales graduate UNCLE MO worked for the second time since returning to training earlier this month, breezing a half-mile in :50.38 on Thursday
ICABAD CRANE RALLIES TO TAKE EVAN SHIPMAN
Multiple stakes winner ICABAD CRANE raced in behind the leaders before rallying when asked and overtaking Stormy’s Majesty at the finish line for a nose victory
GALLAGHER’S STUD BRED/DENALI SOLD, STEPHEN’S REVENGE WINS OPENING DAY AT SARATOGA
In the second race at the Spa, a 1 1/16m maiden special weight on turf, STEPHEN’S REVENGE, a half-brother to Denali sale graduate ICABAD CRANE ($497,895) and OUR GOLDEN DREAM
UNCLE MO ‘PERFECT’ IN FIRST BREEZE
Denali sale graduate, Champion 2YO UNCLE MO, took the first steps towards a return to racing Friday at Saratoga
BERKSHIRE STUD BRED & DENALI SOLD, BRIGAND SECOND IN G3
A $90,000 yearling sale by Denali for breeder Berkshire Stud at the 2010 Fasig-Tipton NY Bred Preferred Sale, BRIGAND is off to a solid start
DENALI SALES GRAD, CHAMPION UNCLE MO RETURNS TO SARATOGA
On Monday afternoon, Uncle Mo, the defending 2-year-old champion who was sidelined from the Triple Crown due to what was diagnosed as a rare liver disease,
Animal Kingdom Has Successful Surgery
Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Animal Kingdom had successful surgery to repair a hairline slab fracture,
Casino Drive to Stand in Japan
Casino Drive, a half brother to Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winners Jazil and Rags to Riches, has been retired from racing for stallion duty at Shadai Stallion Station in Japan
DENALI FOALED AND RAISED BREEDER’S CUP JUVENILE TURF CHAMP PLUCK BACK IN TRAINING
Team Valor International and The Vinery’s Pluck, who won last year’s Breeder's Cup Juvenile Turf (gr. IIT) at Churchill Downs, will be returned to training June 28.
KATHMANBLU BACK ON TURF IN CHURCHILL'S REGRET
A field of eight was entered in the Regret, including four-time stakes winner Kathmanblu. The daughter of Bluegrass Cat
BIRDRUN IS THE LATEST GRADED STAKES WINNER FOR DENALI SALES
Birdrun led from start to finish going 1 ½ miles at Belmont Park to win the Brooklyn H.-G2
BOURBON BAY WORKS FOR THE WHITTINGHAM
Bourbon Bay recorded a time of 1:26.80 in preparation for Saturday’s G1 Charles Whittingham Memorial H.
ANIMLAL KINGDOM ZIPS OVER BELMONT SURFACE
Denali foaled, raised and sold Animal Kingdom zipped a half-mile in :47.76 on the Belmont Park surface June 6
BERKSHIRE STUD BRED AND DENALI SOLD HESSONITE WINS THE CUPECOY’S JOY S. AT BELMONT
the 3-year-old daughter of Freud took an allowance over the Aqueduct turf Apr. 23 in her only previous start this term
DENALI GRAD ANIMAL KINGDOM ARRIVES AT BELMONT
Belmont, N.Y. Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness runner-up Animal Kingdom arrived at Belmont Park Sunday morning at approximately 7:30 a.m. in advance of a run in the Grade
DATTT STABLE’S EXCHANGE FUNDS WINS AT BELMONT
Raised and sold by Denali, the Speightstown filly won a $52,000 optional claiming allowance for 3-year-olds and up
DENALI GRADUATE ANIMAL KINGDOM ONE OF NORTH AMERICA’S HIGHEST-RATED HORSES ON WORLD RANKINGS
The Top World Rankings are compiled by a panel of handicappers, the rankings are for the period beginning Dec. 1, 2010, through May 23, 2011.
ANIMAL KINGDOM CONFIRMED FOR BELMONT STAKES
Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner and Preakness (gr. I) runner-up Animal Kingdom will run in the $1 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I) on Saturday, June 11, trainer Graham Motion said
ANIMAL KINGDOM, SHACKLEFORD MAY RESUME RIVALRY IN THE BELMONT STAKES
Both horses could meet again in the Belmont Stakes on June 11.
DENALI FOALED AND RAISED BRIGANTIN CAPTURES GROUP II
Team Valor bred the 4-year-old son of Cozzene in partnership with Mme A Fabre and Denali Stud and Partners.
PREAKNESS DAY RESULTS FOR DENALI GRADS
Kentucky Derby hero Animal Kingdom had to settle for second in the Grade I Preakness S., defeated by a half-length to front running Shackleford.
DENALI CLIENT IS BREEDER OF THE MONTH
Team Valor strikes right mix with Animal Kingdom
DENALI GRAD ANIMAL KINGDOM IS THE PREAKNESS FAVORITE
Now among racing's royalty, Animal Kingdom has been calm, cool and collected since he was born reports Kathleen Irwin on NBC Sports.
PREAKNESS SHOULD PLAY TO ANIMAL KINGDOM'S STRENGTHS
When longshots such as Animal Kingdom win the Kentucky Derby, they are frequently viewed with skepticism in the Preakness Stakes — and for good reason.
DENALI HOLDS TOP SPOT ON CONSIGNORS LIST FOR 2011
Keeneland presents American Graded Stakes Standings: Kentucky Still Breeding the Way
DENALI SALES ADDS TWO NEW GRADED STAKES WINNERS
Shortly before our sales graduate ANIMAL KINGDOM captured the Kentucky Derby, Denali Sales graduate STRAIGHT STORY captured the Grade III Fort Marcy S. at Belmont.
DENALI FOALED, RAISED AND SOLD
Team Valor International’s Animal Kingdom came from off the pace and roared down the stretch to win the 137th Kentucky Derby
DENALI PARTNERS WITH TEAM VALOR
DENALI STUD A “strategic partner” with Team Valor International,
DENALI GRADS LOOKING SHARP FOR OAKS & DERBY DAY STAKES
ANIMAL KINGDOM, foaled, raised & sold by Denali, runs in 137th Kentucky Derby-G1 for Team Valor on Saturday.
DENALI LEADING CONSIGNOR OF 2011 N. AMERICAN GRADED STAKES WINNERS
A top five consignor last year on this list, Denali Stud has commandeered the top post
3YO GLOBAL POWER WINS AT BELMONT
the son of Pulpit took a 7f maiden special weight in 1:22 3/5 in his second career start.