Jasmine Baggerman - 2/9/09 at 49.  Florida OBS outrider.

Chuck Bailey - 1/3/09 at 65.  Former president of the Mountaineer Park HPBA who had a long history of  training and owning  horses at the track.

Clarence Belvoir - 2/8/09 at 67.  Former trainer and manager of American Horse Transportation.

Hilary Boone, Jr. - 6/18/09 at 91.  Owner of Wimbledon Farm, KY.  Breeder of Mt. Livermore, Mr. Boone had a long association with notable Thoroughbreds.

William Carl - 1/12/09 at 78.  Owner of Wakefield Farm dealt in Thoroughbred insurance.

Ronald Cauthen - 6/1/09 at 77.  Known better as "Tex," Mr. Cauthen was the head of the racing Cauthen family, father of former jockey Steve, WnStar Farm president Doug,  Four Star Stable managing partner Kerry,  and husband of former trainer Myra.   He was a well known track farrier and member of the International Horsehoeing Hall of Fame.

Barb Charlson - 1/5/09.  Trainer at River Downs.

Father Francis Ciani - 3/7/09 at 95.  "Father Quinella" was a Catholic priest and patron of NYRA tracks, including the backstretch.

Herman Combs - 2/10/09 at 76.  Elected to the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame, Mr. Combs shod horses for prominent trainers through his long career.

Charles Cono - 4/8/09 at 86.  Mr. Cono raced both Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds, including Stardom Bound, Foxy Danseur, Principle Secret, and Conveyor's Angel.  He was involved in TERI which includes a therapeutic equestrian program, as well as Fresh Start Surgical Gifts which provides medical help to youth with physical deformities.

Marjorie Cowan - 2/27/09 at 68.  Breeder/owner of Hollywood Wildcat and War Chant, and Miss Wildcatter.

Jack Dreyfus, Jr. - 3/27/09 at 95.  Owner of Hobeau Farm, Mr. Dreyfus was the recipient of the Eclipse Award of Merit and the Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons Award.  He was the owner of Onion and Prove Out, both of whom bested Secretariat.

Lee Eaton - 12/10/09 at 76.  Co-breeder of Bold Forbes, and founder of Eaton Sales Agency, he was responsible for innovations such as polished yearling presentations.

Buckie Fires - 6/20/09 at 71.  Member of horse racing's Fires family, he was a well known outrider.

D. Morgan Firestone - 1/13/09 at 78.  Canadian Thoroughbred owner and breeder of Mike Fox, winner of the 2007 Queen's Plate.

David Fowler-Wright - 6/20/09 at 47.  Former jockey based on the west coast.

 

Robert Frankel - 11/16/09 at 68.  Trainer extraordinaire set marks achieved by very few.  In a career which saw his climb from the claiming ranks to the top of the industry, he had an uncanny understanding and compassion for his horses.  Perhaps this was the extra key to a life well lived within the Thoroughbred ranks.  We thank and salute you, Bobby.

Vic Gilardi - 3/19/09 at 78.  Agent to such well known jockeys as Jorge Velasquez, Richard Migliore, Jorge Chavez, and Shaun Bridgmohan.

David Goldman - 4/23/09 at 76.  Writer, breeder, marketing executive, business manager, Mr. Goldman was involved in many aspects of the Thoroughbred industry.

Doris Gorske-White - 1/20/09 at 78.   Thoroughbred owner, wife of trainer Raymond White, and mother of jockey Cheryl White.

Randy Graf - 1/13/09.  Indiana breeder, owner, board member of Indiana Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association.

Brian Grassick - 1/7/09 at 54.  Irish bloodstock agent and director of Goffs.

Wilmont Haun - 1/22/09 at 87.  Retired stakes winning trainer who began under the tutelage of Ben Jones.

Joe Hirsch - 1/9/09 at 80.  Esteemed writer, long associated with the Daily Racing Form, Hirsch was the founder or the national Turf Writers Association.  He was the recipient of countless awards including the Eclipse Award of Merit, Big Sport of Turfdom, and Jockey Club Medal.

Thoeophilus Irvin Jr. - 3/31/09 at 93.  Former trainer and Kentucky racing steward.

James Jones - 3/17/09 at 56.  Farrier and Thoroughbred breeder, Mr. Jones was the breeder of WhyWhyWhy and Spellbinder.

Donald Kielty - 1/17/09 at 67.  Owner of Great Luck Farm, FL he both owned and trained stakes winners.

Eddie Logan - 1/31/09 at 98.  Santa Anita's shoeshine attendant had been with the track since opening day in 1934.  A former boxer and baseball player, he presented the trophy on 12/23/08 for the stakes race named in his honor.

William C. MacMillen - 1/8/09 at 95.  Jockey Club member, former president of the NY HBPA, and longtime Thoroughbred owner.

Dave Mahan - 1/14/09 at 61.  Member of the Sackatoga Stable Funny Cide partnership.

Richard Matlow - 4/1/09 at 66.  Respected California trainer of stakes winning Jack o'Lantern.

Vincent O'Brien - 6/1/09 at 92.  With a training career largely unmatched by world standards, Mr. O'Brien won numerous 4 Group 1 races on both the flat and jumps, and was instrumental in the establishment of Coolmore Stud as a frontrunner in racing.  Vincent O'Brien, in the ranks of the trainer, defined the word legend.

Dale Omenson - 3/8/09 at 65.  Former DRF writer and reporter on northern California tracks.

Charles Patterson - 3/8/09.  Thoroughbred owner and supporter of Racetrack Chaplaincies.

Laffit Pincay Sr. - 8/11/09 at 86.  Father of Laffitt Pincay, Jr., he was a successful jockey in Venezuela.

Calvin Stuart Rainey - 7/6/09 at 93.  Former Jockey Club director, Mr. Rainey had a long history in the Thoroughbred industry,beginning as an exercise rider and holding various racing official positions.

Harry Rathbun - 3/19/09 at 87.  Breeder and Thoroughbred owner with several stakes winners to his credit.

Dr. Charles Reid - 2/12/09.  Preeminent equine radiologist, Dr. Reid was a member of the staff of the U of Penn New Bolton Center.  He was a founder of the American College of Veterinary Radiologists.

Donald Rudder - 4/8/09 at 84.  Partnered in EQUIX Biomechanics, Mr. Rudder campaigned Will's Way and Behrens for Rudlein Stable.

Adrienne Sanders - 2/9/09 .  Member of the Ocala Thoroughbred community.

Sonny Sims - 3/6/09 at 79.  Involved in many aspects of the Thoroughbred industry, Mr. Sims was both a jockey and a trainer, then farm manager for farms including Spendthrift, Good Chance, and Coast Stable.

Charles Spence - 3/15/09 at 69.  Thoroughbred owner, and former stakes winning trainer.

William "Red Terrill - 12/26/09 at 80.  With a career as a jockey turned trainer, Mr. Terrill was the conditioner of Turnback the Alarm.

Milo Valenzuela - 9/2/09 at 74.  Hall of Fame jockey with multiple Kentucky Derby wins, was the rider of Kelso, Tim Tam, Forward Pass, Native Diver, and Round Table.

Steve Warner - 4/25/09 at 65.  Co-breeder of Thor's Echo and Dancing Edie.

21 Polo Ponies - 4/19/09 - Horses belonging to the Lechuza Caracas team collapsed and died before the match in Palm Beach.  Cause as yet undetermined.

Multiple horses - 12/5/09 - Lebanon, OH barn fire at Warren County Fairgrounds.  First estimates believe the number to be 50 to 65 horses, with 2 confirmed human fatalities.  The fairgrounds is used as stabling for many Standardbreds who race on the Ohio circuit, including Lebanon Raceway.  Later updates estimated the number of horses to be approximately 43.

Act of Diplomacy - 3/20/09 at 4.  Bay colt by Storm Cat, out of Awesome Humor, by Distorted Humor was purchased for $8.2M at Keeneland September yearling sale in 2006.

Affirmed Truth - 5/30/09 at 3.  Stakes winning filly by Proudest Romeo, out of the Affirmed mare Encore Amour. 

Agacerie - 7/15/09 at 28.  Bred by Tartan farms, the stakes winning mare was sired by Exclusive Native, out of Quiet Charm.  She was the only fatality in a barn fire at Double D Farm, OH.  Agacerie was sired by Exclusive Native, out of the Nearctic mare Quiet Charm.

Agnes Tachyon - 6/22/09 at 11.  Sired by Sunday Silence, out of Agnes Flora, by Royal Ski, was the 2008 world's leading sire by progeny earnings and stood at Shadai Stallion Station.  He is the sire of Daiwa Scarlet.

Air Forbes Won - 11/19/09 at 30.  Winner of the 1982 Kentucky Derby, he was sired by Bold Forbes, out of Bronze Point, by Tobin Bronze. Pensioned from stallion duty at Wintergreen Farm, KY he sired multiple stakes winners with winnings in excess of $29M.

Alabama Nana (IRE) - 4/29/09 at 28.  By Thatching, out of Image Intensifier, by Dancer's Image, she was a multiple stakes winner that spent her final years at old Mims Retirement Haven, KY.

Alexandros - 7/29/09 at 4.  Stakes placed bay NY bred colt by Mayakovsky, out of Aristie, by Loustrous Bid.  In 39 starts, both in U.S. and Europe, he was finished on the board 25 times.

Alysheba - 3/27/09 at 25.  Winner of the 1987 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, Alysheba went on to victory in the 1988 Breeders' Cup Classic.  Other notables victories included the Super Derby, Santa Anita Handicap, Strub, Woodward, Iselin, and the Meadowlands Cup.  He was named Champion 3 yo colt of 1987.  His racing career concluded with earnings in excess of $6M.  Alysheba came to Kentucky Horse Park in the fall of 2008 as the generous gift of owner King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia.  The photo at left was taken at the end of December 2008.

Anabaa - 7/6/09 at 17.  The bay son of Danzig, out of Balbonella (FR), by Gay Mecene was a leading sire in France and a multiple Group 1 winner.  As a producer, he went on to sire multiple group and graded stakes winner, including such notables as Goldikova (IRE), Tsigane (FR),  and Anabaa Blue (GB).  His contribution as a broodmare sire continues.

Angel Made - 6/5/09 at 4.  FL bred bay filly by Adcat, out of Angels Touch, by Prized.

Archangues - Date of death is recorded with conflicting information.  According to the Japan Racing Association, he died in 2006.  It has now been stated that he was euthanized due to complications of founder, implying that it was more recently.  Archangues was the winner of the 1993 Breeders' Cup Classic and French Champion Older Horse the same year.  He was foaled in 1988.

Barathea (IRE) - 5/13/09 at 19.  Winner of the G1 Irish Guineas and Breeders' Cup Mile was sired by Sadler's Wells, out of Brocade (GB), by Habitat. 

Begin - 1/14/09 at 29.  Stakes placed dam of Xtra Heat, among 10 winners from 13 foals.  She was sired by Hatchet Man, out of the Crimson Satan mare Crimson Charla.

Bell Canyon Road - 9/1/09 at 3.  Bay CA bred filly by Unusual Heat, out of Style of the Year, by Half a Year. 

Big City Man - 7/2009 at 4.  The winner of the 2009 Golden Shaheen was sired by Northern Afleet, out of the Valid Appeal mare Mini Appeal.  In 9 starts, he was the winner of 7 with additional victories in the Criterium and Dr. Fager Stakes.

Big Shuffle - 12/29/09 at 25.  The bay horse by Super Concorde, out of Raise Your Skirts by Bold Reasoning, was the Irish champion sprinter of 1988.  Bred by Moyglare Stud Farm, KY he achieved prominence in European racing and was a leading sire in Germany upon retirement.

Black Mambo - 12/9/09 at 10.  By Kingmambo, out of Lassie's Lady, by Alydar, Black Mambo ranked only second on the Florida second crop sire list for 2009.

Blackbriar - 10/3/09 at 4.  Bay California bred colt by Cape Town, out of Dixie Honey, by Dixieland Band, was on the board in 4 of 13 starts.

Blue Exit - 3/7/09 at 4.  By Pulpit, out of Back Speck, by Arch, the Kentucky bred colt began his career in France, coming to this country for racing in June of 2008.  He was on the board in 7 of 10 lifetime starts.

Bonnie Brown Eyes - 11/21/09 at 2.  Bay CA bred filly by Singletary, out of Keystone Malibu, by Malibu Moon.

Born to Be - 5/24/09 at 4.  Bay filly by A.P. Indy, out the the Native Prospector mare Susan Powter.  Of 11 starts, she was on the board 10 times.

Broad Brush - 5/15/09 at 26.  Preeminent race horse and sire earned over $2M and sired progeny with earnings in excess of $68M.

Buddhas Halo - 2/3/09 at 3.  PA bred bay colt by Buddha, out of Golden Halo, by Press Card.

Carlsbad - 12/19/09 at 3.  Graded stakes winning filly, she competed successfully in  California after proving her racing ability in Arizona.

Chanceofshowers - 5/25/09 at 4.  Bay filly by Changeintheweather, out of Rosieposie, by Skip Away.

Cittronade - 4/1/09 at 6.  Multiple graded stakes winning mare by Lemon Drop Kid, out of Primarily, by Lord At War (ARG), included victories in  the Gamely, Dahlia, Beverly Hills, San Gorgonio, and Santa Ana to her credit.

City On Line - 5/20/09 at 4.  Bay colt by City Zip, out of Bebe Ani, by Stop the Music.

Committed - 5/3/09 at 29.  Champion sprinter in England, Ireland, and France, champion older mare in Ireland and France, she was a multiple Group 1 winner in Europe.  Her broodmare career resulted in graded stakes winners Committed Dancer, Pharma, and Hap.  She was buried at Diamond A Farm, KY.

Crown Ambassador - 7/7/09 at 15.  Indiana's leading sire was by Storm Cat, out of  Rare Mint, by Key to the Mint.  He was graded stakes placed and went on to sire 12 stakes winners.

Cryptoclearance  - 9/24/09 at 25.  By Fappiano, out of Naval Orange, by Hoist the Flag, Crytoclearance finished from 2nd to 4th in all of the 1987 Triple Crown races, in addition to his win in the Florida Derby.  He later captured victories in the Donn and Widener and went on to sire multiple stakes winners.  Cryptoclearance will be buried at Margaux Farm where he stood the majority of his stallion years.

Curtain Call (FR) - 9/5/09 at 4.  Bay colt by Sadler's Wells, out of Apsara (FR), by Darshaan was a multiple Group winner in Europe.

Da Mama - 9/12/09 at 3.  Bay filly by Johar, out of the Theatrical (IRE) mare Miami Mama, she was the winner in 3 of 5 races.

Dance Hall Graeme - 12/25/09 at 4.  By Graeme Hall, out of Assiuta, by Overskate, the chestnut gelding last raced at Calder on 11/1/09.  He was rescued from a Miami area farm, suspected of being an illegal slaughter facility.  Dance Hall Graeme was not able to be saved and was euthanized.  While his charts indicate that a racing career did not go his way, he certainly deserved better than this.

Deputy Commander - 10/7/09 at 15.  By Deputy Minister, out of Anka Germania, by Malinowski, he was the sire of graded stakes winners, including Ten Most Wanted.  A graded stakes winner himself, Deputy Commander retired with earnings in excess of $1.M.

Downtown Sanger - 1/14/09 at 6.  Bay gelding by Downtown Seattle, out of Nu Liz, by Batonnier was on the board in 8 of 13 starts.

Drilling for Oil - 8/2009 at 6.  Purchased for stallion duty in May of 2009, Drilling for Oil was exported to Haras Hamide, Peru.  A graded stakes winning son of Giant's Causeway, out of the Banner Sport mare, Won' She Tell,  he was to begin his career as a stallion for the Southern Hemisphere season, with Northern Hemisphere rights retained by previous owners.  Drilling for Oil was reported to have been stolen for horsemeat while he was turned out.

Dublin Creek - 1/11/09 at 3.  Maiden Skimming filly out of Wild Rose, by Wild Again.

El Prado (IRE) - 4/21/09 at 20.  Juvenile champion in Europe, El Prado went on to make his mark as a stallion, with progeny including Medaglia d'Oro, Artie Schiller, Kitten Joy, and Borrego.  He was sired by Sadler's Wells, out of the Sir Ivor mare, Lady Capulet.

Endless Moon - 8/9/09 at 3.  2006 gelding by Malibu Moon, out of Endless Sea, by Mt. Livermore.

Eyeofthetiger (BRZ) - 11/9/09 at 7.  By Royal Academy, out of the Ghadeer (FR) mare, Indian Chris, he was a group 1 winner in South Africa.

Fantastic Look - 5/29/09 at 23 due to complications when foaling a Salt Lake colt.  Fantastic Look was a graded stakes winner who went on to produce Designed for Luck and Classy Prospector.  She was sired by Green Dancer and out of the Riva Ridge mare Fantastic Girl.  She was buried at Golden Eagle Farm, CA.

Finallymadeit - 8/4/09 at 5.  Multiple graded stakes winner by Concerto, out of Gold For My Gal, by Gold Alert.  The millionaire earner's ashes will be interred at Eclipse Training Center, FL.

Finders's Fee - 7/6/09 at 12.  By Storm Cat, out of Fantastic Find, by Mr. Prospector, was a multiple graded stakes winner, including victories in the Acorn, Matron, Cicada, and Gallant Bloom.

Fine Cotton (AUS) - 2/20/09 at 31.  Gelding sired by Aureo (AUS), out of Cottonpicker (AUS), by Delta (AUS) was purchased and retired by Australian movie producer with who  he remained until his death.

Fistfite - 7/25/09 at 11.  By Two Punch, out of Eldberberry Drive, by Strawberry Road, Fistfite was a stakes winning stallion standing in Kansas.

Fool the Experts - 2009 at 26.  Stakes winning and producing horse by Crafty Drone, out of Slide Fastener, by Zip Pocket.  He stood in Arizona at the farm of his breeder/owner.

For the Flag - 2/2009 at 31.  By Forli (ARG), out of In the Offing, by Hoist the Flag, she was the dam of three stakes winners, and the mare Vertigineux, who is the dam of both Zenyatta and Balance.

Free Runnin - 4/29/09 at 2.  By Freespool, out of Granja Realeza, by Slews Royalty.

General Nediym (AUS) - 1/26/09 at 14.  Australian sire of multiple stakes winners.  His own sire was Nediym (IRE), and he was out of the Without Fear (FR) mare Military Belle (AUS).  Of 21 starts, he scored 13 wins, including multiple Groups wins.

Gilded Venom (AUS) - 1/19/09 at 6.  Bay Group winning gelding claimed victory in the Railway S and Cox S.

Go Between - 1/13/09 at 6.  Striking chestnut Point Given horse captured such graded stakes wins at the Pacific Classic, Palm Beach Stakes, Virginia Derby, Fayette Stakes, in addition to victory in the Sunshine Millions Classic.  He amassed earnings of 2,908,880 in his career.

Gone West - 9/7/09 at 25.  Bay stallion by Mr. Prospector, out of Secrettame, by Secretariat.  Gone West stood at Mill Ridge Farm and was pensioned at the end of the 2009 breeding season.  A multiple graded stakes winner himself, he went on to sire many millionaire runners, including Da Hoss, Came Home, Marsh Side, Johar, Speightstown, Commendable, Elusive Quality, Mr. Greeley, Zafonic, Zaminder, and Grand Slam.  He was buried at Mill Ridge.

Got Koko - 3/4/09 at 10.  Grade 1 winning mare by Signal Tap, out of Baby North, by Northern Baby took the 2002 La Brea S. and was 2003 Texas Horse of the Year.

Goulash - 9/30/09 at 16.  Esteemed mare by Mari's Book, out of Wise Bride, by Blushing Groom was the dam of Ashado, Sunriver, Ballado's Halo, and Saint Stephen.  She will be buried at Taylor Make.

Grande's Grandslam - 4/9/09 at 8.  First year Texas sire by Grand Slam, out of Grande Armee, by Dayjur.

Gyr (IRE) - 1/14/09 at 3.  Chestnut colt sired by Pivotal (GB), out of Rafha (GB), by Kris (GB) was a winner in Europe and recently purchased relocated to California for racing.

Happy Ticket - 5/3/09 at 8.  Multiple graded stakes winning mare by Anet, out of Love and Happiness, by Septieme Ciel.  She leaves a 4/24/09 filly by Empire Maker who is on a nurse mare.

Hard Knocker - 5/1/09 at 26.  By Raja Baba, out of Homespun, by Round Table, she was a stakes producing mare and dam of Chimichurri.  Hard Knocker will be buried at Knockgriffin.

Haveaheavenlytime - 9/19/09 at 25.  By Halo, out of Bennington Flag, by Hoist the Flag, she produced stakes winners including Unbridled Time, Conjuress, and Heavenliness. 

Heelbolt - 1/1/09 at 5.  Stakes placed bay horse by Gift of Gib, out of Sugar Rachel, by Big Pistol was on the board in 9 of 15 starts.

I Want My Money - 7/24/09 at 3.  Chestnut Kentucky bred colt by Vision and Verse, out of Party Loving Fool, by Odyle.

Im No Gentleman - 8/26/09 at 3.  Bay colt by Whadjathink, out of Miss Thing  by L'enjoeur.

Immerse - 5/14/09 at 21.  Complications after foaling a Hook and Ladder colt on 5/12/09.  Immerse, by Cox's Ridge, and out of Baroness Direct, by Blushing Groom, was the dam of Stephen Got Even.

Insider - 7/26/09 at 3.  Florida bred gelding by Out of Place, out of Doe River by Kris S.  He was the winner in 2 races of 5 starts.  He was a winner in 1 of 3 starts.

Indyanne - 1/13/09 at 4.  Multiple graded stakes winning filly by Indian Charlie, out of Merchant, by Silver Ghost.  Sesamoid fracture sustained in La Brea S on 12/27/09 failed to respond to treatment, and she was humanely euthanized.

Ishiguru - 9/18/09 at 11.  Bay horse by Danzig, out of Strategic Maneuver, by Cryptoclearance, Ishiguru was a group winner in Europe and sire of  both group and graded stakes winners.  His current U.S. runner Ferneley is on the road to the 2009 Breeders' Cup with a recent win in the Del Mar Mile.

It's in the Fridge - 1/17/09 at 3.  Florida bred bay gelding by Smooth Jazz, out of Carliesluckylady, by Blue Ensign.

It's My Day - 8/02/09 at 3.  Bay filly by Grand Slam, out of Dying Burns, by Deputy Minister.  She had 1 win of 7 starts.

Iza Valentine - 8/6/09 at 33.  Multiple graded stakes winning broodmare by Bicker, out of Countess Market, by Count of Honor, her best known progeny was Fran's Valentine, winner of over $1M.  Iza Valentine was California broodmare of the year in 1985 and lived out her later years at Our Mims Retirement Haven, KY among her friends.   Photo taken at Our Mims Retirement Haven, November 2005.

Java Gold - 7/2009 at 25.  Millionaire stakes winner stood at Gestut Ammerland, Germany. after export from U.S in 1996.  Sired by Key to the Mint, out of the Nijinsky mare Javamine, he was the sire of numerous stakes winning horses in the U.S. and Europe, including Eclipse Award winner Kona Gold.

Kays Kitty Cat - 2/19/09 at 5.  Bay mare by Sultry Song, out of Offensive Threat, by Defensive Play.

Kelli's Ransom  - 5/2009 at 10.  Dam of 2009 Breeders' Cup contenders Regal Ransom and Devil May Care, she was sired by Red Ransom, out of the Deputy Minister mare, Musical Minister.  She produced a Posse colt on 4/22/09.

Kona Gold - 9/25/09 at 15.  By Java Gold, out of Double Sunrise, by Slew o' Gold, the bay gelding was the 2000 Eclipse Award winning Sprinter, following his victory in that year's Breeders' Cup Sprint.  Throughout his career, he scored multiple graded stakes wins and retired with earnings in excess of $2M.  Kona Gold was held in the highest esteem by trainer/owner Bruce Headley and co-owners Irwin and Andrew Molasky and G. Michael Singh, and was allowed to join the Hall of Champions at Kentucky Horse Park after being stable pony for Bruce Headley and a track favorite.

Laughing Look - 9/10/09 at 23.  By Damascus, out of Laughter, by Bold Ruler, she was the dam of Coronado's Quest, in addition to other stakes winners.

Lawyer Ron - 7/10/09 at 6.  One of the best sons of Langfuhr to date, out of the Lord Avie mare Donation, Lawyer Ron set track records and captured multiple graded stakes victories in his career on the track. Originally trained by Bob Holthus for owner/breeder James Hines, Jr., he was one of the leading contenders for the running of the 2006 Kentucky Derby after scoring victories in the St. Louis Derby, Rebel, Southwest, Risen Star, and Arkansas Derby.  Mr. Hines passed away unexpectedly before the 2006 Derby and principal interest in Lawyer Ron was purchased by Stonewall Stallions.  After being transferred to trainer Todd Pletcher, he went on to win the Oaklawn Handicap, and the G1 Whitney and Woodward for new owners Stonewall Stallions and the Hines family.  Retired to stallion duty at Stonewall in 2007, he had amassed earnings in excess of $2M.  His contribution as a sire is still to be determined, with his first crop of foals having just arrived.  It was too early to lose him.  Goodbye friend. Lawyer Ron - Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, by Steve Haskin

Lil E. Tee - 3/18/09 at 20.  Winner of the 1992 Kentucky Derby, Lil E. Tee raced for owner Cal Partee.  With mutiple graded stakes victories to his credit, he retired to stallion duty in 2004, after a successful return following knee surgery.  His run for the roses was chronicled by John Eisenberg in the book The Longest Shot: Lil E. Tee and the Kentucky Derby.

Longley - (per TWP) 1/8/09 at 5.  Stakes winning Kentucky bred bay horse by Seeking the Gold, out of the Personal Flag mare Personal Girl.   

Mackie - 3/18/09 at 16.  Half sister to Sea Hero, she was sired by Summer Squall, out of the Graustark mare, Glowing Tribute.  Mackie produced stakes winners Mr. Mellon and Seeking the Best.  She was a stakes winner in her own right.

Mad for Plaid - 7/19/09 at 2.  By Broken Vow, and out of the Sea Wall mare Van Every Way, she was a maiden in training.

Maggie and Hopie - 7/28/09 at 4.  Bay filly by Lit de Justice, out of Ilona, by Pirate's Bounty was bred in California.  She had 2 wins out of 7 starts.

Majesty's Prince - 8/24/09 at 30.  Two time winner of both the Man o' War and Sword Dancer, he was pensioned at Marsh Thoroughbred Farm, VA.

Majorbigtimesheet - 12/2009 at 14.  By Carson City, out of Roll Over Baby, by Rollin On Over, he was a 1/2 brother to Value Plus.  Majorbigtimesheet stood in Colorado at Wafer Thoroughbred Ranch.

Mandy's Gold - 7/20/09 at 11.  Millionaire mare by Gilded Time, out of Manduria, by Aloma's Ruler, she was a  graded stakes winner with 21 of 24 races resulting in on the board finishes.

Manila - 2/28/09 at 26.  Exported to Turkey for stallion duty in 1996, Manila entered the Hall of Fame in 2008 for his accomplishments as a multiple grade I stakes winner on the grass.  He was a Breeders' Cup Turf winner as well as Champion Turf male of 1996.

Manny Dober - 1/13/09 at 32.  By Native Heritage, out of Tanta Prisa, by Pronto, Manny Dober was profiled in The Complete Book of Thoroughbred Horse Racing.

Marchand de Sable - May 2009 at 19.  Group 1 winner in Europe, he went on to becoming the leading sire son of Theatrical with progeny including Marchand d'Or.

Meetingwithdestiny - 8/20/09 at 4.  Chestnut gelding by Belong to Me, out of Capricha, by Pleasant Colony.  With 3 wins out of 17 starts, he was stakes placed in the Alamedian Handicap on 7/5/09 and ran in the 2008 Santa Anita Derby.  He was loved, and will be missed, by his owners.

Mi Rey (ARG) - 7/22/09 at 8.  Bay gelding by Louis Quatorze and out of My Honor (ARG), by Southern Halo was a multiple graded stakes winner in Argentina before coming to the U.S. for racing.

Military Major - 3/7/09 at 7.  Chestnut gelding by Rahy, out of Ms. Teak Wood, by Woodman.  The winner of the 2005 Oklahoma Derby went on to a career listed as 26 on the board finishes of 42 starts.

Mister Baileys (GB) - 9/2009 at 18.  By Robellino, out of Thimblerigger, by Sharpen Up, Mister Baileys was a Group winning winner in Europe.  He stood in both the U.S. and in England, siring stakes winners, until his pension in 2003.

Moonquake - 9/9/09 at 4.  Bay colt by Mr. Greeley, out of Beaming Meteor, by Pleasant Colony raced in Europe for Godolphin.  He was victorious in 3 starts.

Most Welcome (GB) - 8/9/09 at 25.  Bay European stakes winning stallion by Be My Guest, out of  Topsy, by Habitat went on to sire multiple winners with accumulated earnings toping $7M.

My Precious Indian - 1/31/09 at 8.  Kentucky bred mare by Indian Charlie, out of the Liloy (FR) mare Color Me Precious.

Narrow Escape - 4/11/09 at 26.  Sired by Exceller, out of Gantlette (IRE(, by Run the Gantlet, she retired to Old Friends Equine in 2004 and spent the remainder of her days there.

Nistle's Crunch - 5/2009? at 4.  Winner of the Commonwealth Turf Stakes, last ran on April 26 at Churchill Downs.  Sired by Van Nistelrooy, out of the Island Whirl mare, Sam Eye Am, the bay colt earned additional stakes placements.

No Name Just Game - 1/24/09 at 5.  NY bred mare by Good and Tough, out of the Sovereign Dancer mare Selta Daylight was on the board in 10 of 17 starts.

Oliver's Strike - 6/17/09 at 3.  Bay gelding by Smart Strike, out of Oliva, by Danzig.

Olredlgetcha - 6/23/09 at 2.  Winner of the Victoria Stakes on June 14, he was sired by Limehouse, out of Mystical Beauty, by Cobra King.

Onaga - 8/14/09 at 15.  By Mr. Prospector, out of Savannah Dancer, by Northern Dancer, Onaga was the dam of Grade 1 winner Aragorn.

Our New Recruit - 9/1/09 at 10.  Stakes winning horse by Alphabet Soup, out of Delta Danielle by Lord Avie, he was the winner of the 2004 Golden Shaheen.

Papi Chullo - 5/10/09 at 7.  Multiple graded stakes placed horse by Comeonmom, out of Leggy Super Model, by Vigors.  Retired to stallion duty in 2009 to Mammee Ridge Farm, Jamaica, he has two mares confirmed in foal.

Papoose La Moose - 08/02/09 at  3.  Bay CA bred colt by Souvenier Copy, out of the Meadowlake mare, Papoose Bay.

Party Politics (GB) - 7/2009 at 25.  Winner of the 1992 Grand National Steeplechase, returned to a 2nd place finish in 1995.  Upon his 1996 retirement, he took up residence at Cheveley Park Stud in Newmarket.  Party Politics was sired by Politico, out of Spin Again, by Royalty.

Pauper's Prize - 8/20/09 at 3.  Bay colt by Repent, out of Paupernot, by Strike Gold was on the board in 2 of 4 starts.

Peaceful Forest - 1/8/09 at 3.  Maiden filly by Forest Wildcat, out of Quiet Reward, by Seeking the Gold.

Peanut Ridge - 7/24/09 at 2.  Chestnut colt by Snow Ridge, out of Anna's Girl, by Distorted Humor.  He was foaled in Florida.

Peter O - 1/9/09 at 4.  Kentucky bred colt by Siphon (BRZ), out of Daggett, by In Reality.

Platini - Mary 2009 at 20.  Group 1 winner in Europe, he sired both flat and jump winners.

Pocosin's Game Boy - 7/30/9 at 6.  Bay CA bred gelding by Game Plan, out of Pocosin Lass, by Taj Alriyadh was on the board in 17 of 25 starts.

Preemo - 3/1/09 at 3.  Kentucky bred colt by Vindication, out of Solar Fire, by Stravinsky, he was in the money in 2 of 5 starts.

Printing Press - 1/2009 at 28.   The dam of Lite Light was sired by In Reality, out of Wealth of Nations, by Key to the Mint.

Private Details - 3/4/09 at 3.  KY bred  chestnut filly by Toccet, out of Bayou Bird, by Stately Don.

Proud Accolade - 6/16/09 at 7.  Graded stakes winning horse by Yes It's True, out of Proud Ciel, by Septieme Ciel.  His wins included the 2002 Champagne Stakes and the 2003 Hutcheson.

Proudest Romeo - 11/6/09 at 20.  Graded stakes winner and sire of graded stakes winners, Proudest Romeo was by Proud Truth, out of Dearest Indu, by Full Pocket.

Pump Up - 1/25/09 at 4.  Bay filly by Smart Strike, out of Round Robin, by Mt. Livermore. was on the board in 6 of 10 starts.

Raspberry Kiss - 4/27/09. Filly involved in training accident.  Listed in news articles as both Raspberry Miss and Raspberry Kiss, specifics of  her life were not located.  It is believed that she was a maiden 2 yo.

Red Ransom - 11/14/09 at 22.  Bay horse sired by Roberto, out of the Damascus mare Arabia, he shuttled between Vinery, Ky and Vinery Stud, AUS where he sired almost 100 stakes winners.

Ridden in TheStars - 4/2009 at 16.  Stakes placed mare produced 6 foals, 4 of which have victories to their credit.  Her most accomplished progeny is Silver Train, from the mating with Old Trieste.

Riz Sauvage - 1/7/09 at 5.  By Dynaformer, out of Regal Broad, by Broad Brush, the bay horse garnered earnings in excess of $74K.

Robyn Dancer - 12/21/09 at 22.  Stakes winning horse by Crafty Prospector, out of Double Dancer, by Sword Dancer, was the sire of winners with earnings in excess of $28M.

Robin Des Pins - 10/16/09 at 21.  By Nureyev, out of the Key to the Mint mare Rare Mint, he was the leading sire in Uruguay, with multiple stakes winners.

Rockhill Native - 3/19/09 at 32.  The chestnut gelding was 1979 champion 2 year old.  Retired in 1981, he spent the rest of his days in retirement at Sycamore Farm, KY.  He was buried by his dam Beanery and his friend For the Flag.

Rockhouse Rocket - 1/30/09 at 5.  Bay Kentucky bred horse sired by Monarchos, out of Capotes Way, by Capote.  Of 21 starts, he was on the board 10 times.

Saarland - 3/11/09 at 10.  Recently pensioned from stallion duty due to declining fertility, Saarland had been retired to Jess Jackson's California ranch.  The 2001 winner of the Remson Stakes is the sire of one stakes winner to date from his first crop of foals who are now 3 year olds.

Sailor's Cap - 6/17/09 at 4.  Stakes winning colt by Distant View, out of Wave On, by Caveat.  Winner of the G3 Poker H. just 3 days before his death.

Scarlet Ibis - 3/30/09 at 23.  NY Breeders' Champion 2 yo of 1988 produced 9 stakes winners.

Seeking Daylight - 1/31/09 at 11 (per connections).  Graded stakes winning sire by Seeking the Gold, out of Play All Day, by Steady Growth.  Seeking Daylight was the 2002 winner of the G2 Brooklyn Handicap.

Septimus - 1/9/09 at 3.  Chestnut colt by Horse Chestnut, out of Casa Frattini, by Mr. Greeley.

Serazzo - 4/18/09 at 13.  First year Texas stallion by Kris S., out of La Chaposa, by Ups, he was the full brother to You and I.

Sharp Victor - 8/10/09 at 25.  Stakes winning stallion by Sharpen Up, out of Elegant Victress, by Sir Ivor was pensioned at Pepper Oaks Farm, CA.

Sheer Hope - 1/17/09 at 3.  Unraced filly by Mutakddim, out of Holy Hope (BRZ), by Jarrarr.

Silver Valley - 10/2009 at 30.  Stakes winning and producing mare by Mr. Prospector.

Sir Harry Lewis - 4/2009 at 25.  Winner of the 1987 Irish Derby was sired by Alleged, out of Sue Babe, by Mr. Prospector.

Snow Bride - 6/10/09 at 23.  Sired by Blushing Groom (FR), out of Awaasif, by Snow Knight, she was the dam of Lammtarra and the winner of the 1989 Epsom Oaks. 

Snow Dance - 3/28/09 at 11.  Multiple graded stakes winning mare was sired by Forest Wildcat, out of Northern Pageant, by Spectacular Bid.

Southern Halo - 11/2009 at 24.  Pensioned from stallion duty earlier in the year, Southern Halo stood at Haras La Quebrada, ARG where he held the distinction of being leading stallion on 8 separate occasions.  Sired by Halo and out of Northern Sea, by Northern Dancer, he will be buried at the farm.

Sovine (IRE) - 8/20/09 at 4.  Bay filly by Xaar (GB), out of Elemental (GB), by Rudimentary.  Sovine began her racing career in England where she scored 2 wins of 8 starts before coming to the U.S.

Spectaculardynasty - 5/31/09 at 21.  By Spectacular Bid, out of Daraly, by Alydar, he stood at Blue House Farm, PA.

Spenditallbaby - 3/30/09 at 5.  Sired by Unusual Heat, out of the Dynaformer mare Andover the Money, she was a multiple stakes winner on synthetic and turf.

Squallacious - 1/17/09 at 6.  Stakes placed bay mare by Summer Squally, out of the Stolling Along mare Saunter was on the board in each of her 4 starts.

Stage Colony - 2/15/09 at 22.  Graded stakes winning son of Pleasant Colony and sire of multiple stakes winning progeny was retired to Old Friends Equine in November of 2008.

Sterling Pound - 1/2009 at 18.  Graded stakes winning dam of Dam of Exchange Rate was in foal to Empire Maker.

Stormalory - 5/1/09 at 3.  Bay colt by Storm Cat, out of Miss Halory, by Mr. Prospector, he was the winner of the G3 Translyvania Stakes.

Sulk (IRE) - 7/25/09 at 10.  Group stakes placed mare in Europe who has produced a $900K Keeneland September yearling by Seeking the Gold.  Sulk, by Selkirk, out of Masskana (IRE), by Darshaan, produced a 2009 filly by Oasis Dream.

Summer Squall - 9/22/09 at 22.  Winner of the Preakness, and 2nd in the Kentucky Derby, Summer Squall had multiple graded stakes wins to his credit.  By Storm Bird, out of Weekend Surprise, by Secretariat, he was pensioned in 2004 and lived out his days at Lane's End Farm, KY.

Sunline (NZ) - 5/1/09 (4/30/09 Southern Hemisphere date) at 14.  Australian Horse of the Year from 1999 to 2002, New Zealand Horse of the Year from 1998 to 2002, inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame, she was a multiple major stakes winner.  As tribute to the great mare, she will be interred at Ellerslie Racecourse with a memorial to be erected in her honor.

Sunriver - 8/25/09 at 6.  Bay stallion by Saint Ballado, out of Goulash, by Mari's Book, he was a graded stakes winner and full brother to Ashado.  Amassing over $880K in his racing career, he had stood for two seasons at Empire Stud, NY.

Supreme Excellence - 2/8/09 at 26.  Multiple stakes winner and herself a stakes winning producer, Supreme Excellence raced for Windfields Farm and trainer Buddy Delp.  She lived out her days The Gentle Farm.

Tale of Victory - 8/2/09 at 3.  Chestnut colt by Tale of the Cat, out of Marq of Beauty, by Marquetry.  In 7 starts, he was in the money twice.

Terrain - 6/26/09 at 3.   Multiple graded stakes winning gelding by Sky Mesa, out of Minery, by Forty Niner., Terrain won 3 of 9 starts, including victories in the Arlington-Washington Futurity and Mountaineer Juvenile Stakes.  On the Derby trail, he was in the money in the Louisiana Derby and Blue Grass Stakes, then went on to run in the Preakness.  He earned over $500K.

The A. T. M. - 12/7/09 at 2.  Chestnut FL bred colt by Trippi, out of Regal Debutante, by Vice Regent, he was on the board in 2 of his 4 starts.

Tin Cup Chalice - 4/17/09 at 4.  The 2008 NY bred champion 3yo male swept the Big Apple Triple  series.  In his fight against seemingly insurmountable odds as a young colt, he triumphed.

Tougaloo - 6/9/09 at 26.  1989 Ohio Horse of the Year, she was sired by Lot o' Gold, out of Bright Reply, by Gleaming. 

Toussaud - 1/5/09 at 20.  Juddmonte Farms' blue hen mare, and the producer of 4 grade 1 winners (Chester House, Honest Lady, Chiselling, Empire Maker).  Pensioned from the breeding shed in 2007, Toussaud was herself a grade 1 winner and 2002 Broodmare of the Year. Breeders' Cup exercise cloth courtesy of Echo Farm Racing.

Truth and Justice - 12/4/09 at 2.  Bay filly by Yes Its True, out of the Expelled mare Sala de Oro, had 4 stakes victories to her credit as a 2 year old.

Twisted Lyric - 1/19/09 at 6.  Chestnut horse by Distorted Humor, out of the Storm Cat mare Musical Cat. 

Underground Hero - 1/17/09 at 3.  Bay colt by Mineshaft, out of the Mining mare Chinemine,.

Urban Sea - 3/2/09 at 20.  Multiple Group 1 winning mare and accomplished broodmare produced Group winners including Galileo (IRE) and My Typhoon.  The 2001 Broodmare of the Year in England and Ireland  died of complications after foaling an Invicible Spirit (IRE) colt who has been placed on a nurse mare.

Uta's Beauty - 1/18/09 at 3.  Maiden chestnut filly by Northern Afleet, out of Sage Queen, by Phone Saga.

Utmost Respect (GB) - 7/19/09 at 5.  Stakes winning gelding by Danetime (IRE), out of Utmost (IRE), by Most Welcome (GB) was a winner in 50 percent of his races.

Veracity (GB) - 6/19/09 at 5. Stakes winning horse by Lomitas (GB), out of Vituisa (GB), by Bering (GB).

Victory Moon - 7/26/09 at 10.  Winner of the 2003 UAE Derby was by Al Mufti, out of Dancing Flower by Dancing Champ.  He stood in South Africa with a successful first crop of runners emerging.

Voodoomon - 5/28/09 at 7.  Bay FL bred gelding by Traitor, out of Voodoo Secret, by Clever Secret.  Voodoomon finished on the board in over half of his starts.

Weekend in Indy - 1/2009 at 14.  Stakes producing dam of Bohemian Lady and Any Given Saturday.

Weekend Storm - 2/12/09 at 17.  Multiple stakes winning producer was sired by Storm Bird, out of Weekend Surprise, by Secretariat.  Weekend Storm was the dam of Court Vision, Garcia Marquez,  Kipling. and Lord Snowden.  She died of foaling complications after producing a Gulch colt on 2/11.

Wildcat Bettie B - 6/10/09 at 6.  Stakes winning mare by Meadowlake, out of One Number Short, by Katowice, she scored victories in the Miss Preakness, Prioress, Victory Ride, and Xtra Heat Stakes, earning just over $500K.

Wisdom and Luck - 1/26/09 at 6.  If only someone would have bestowed a bit of her name on the circumstances surrounding her.  By Aristotle, out of Notaluckylady, by Belong to Me, Wisdom and Luck was on the board in 5 of 22 starts.  She ended her tired career in a $15K claimer.

Wolfhound - 3/2009 at 20.  European champion sprinter sired by Nureyev, out of Lassie Dear, by Buckpasser

Zany - 4/17/09 at 4.  By War Chant, out of Dont Be Silly by Lord At War (ARG), the colt was bred by Claiborne Farm and A. Dilschneider.