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Alwajeeha b F 2005 10/2008 retires at 3 will join broodmare band at Shadwell Farm, KY
Areyoutalkingtome b G 2001 4/2008 retired to Tranquility Farm, CA  
Arravale M 2003 6/2008 retired at 5 following 4th place finish in Nassau S will be bred to Pivotal in 2009
Art Master b H 2002 3/2008 private purchase by La Mission Stallion Station from Juddmonte Farms to stand at La Mission, ARG
Article of Faith ch C 2004 1/2008 unraced son of Storm Cat to stand at Southern Indiana Equine Center Veterinary Clinic and Farm
Awesome Twist  ch H 2002 3/2008 purchased privately to stand at Haas El Catorce, Peru will stand 2008 Southern Hemisphere season
Bel Air Beauty b f 2004 3/2008 retired at 4 due to throat problem breeding plans undetermined
Belgravia ch C 2004 9/2008 retired at 3 to Hartley/De Renzo, FL in 2009
Benny The Bull b C 2003 8/2008 ankle filling/chip breeding plans unannounced * update 1/26/09 will return to racing in late summer of 2009
Big Brown b C 2005 10/2008 grabbed a quarter in turf work at Aqueduct will stand at  Three Chimneys in 2009
Bit of Whimsy chF 2004 8/2008 minor injury in Diana - to breeding shed breeding plans unannounced
Bold Child b F 2005 5/2008 severed tendons left rear leg - is being treated for the injury after recovery will become a broodmare
Brother Derek b H  2003 7/2008 retires at 5 will stand at Airdrie Stud in 2009
Brownie Points b M 2003 12/2008 retires at 5 to breeding shed booked to Street Cry in 2009
Buck b H 2002 3/2008 retired at 6 to stand at Tommy Town TBs, CA
Bustin Stones 10/2008 retires due to recurring foot injury to stand at Waldorf Farm, NY in 2009
Buy the Barrel ch F 2004 7/2008 following Delaware H retired to breeding shed
Buzzards Bay b H 2002 7/2008 retired at 6 to satnd at Timber Ridge Farm, PA in 2009
Capitano ch H 2001 10/2008 retired at 7 will stand at Fox Tale Stud, PA in 2009
Captivate (NZ) M 2003 1/2008 hamstring injury from 4/2007 not healing well enough to race retired to breeding shed
Carriage Trail 10/2008 retired following BC breeding plans unannounced
Chancellor 3/2008 retired after injury in victory at SA when will retire to stallion duty
Change Up f 2002 8/2008 recurring right knee injury will join broodmare band at Clarkland Farm, KY
Chattahoochee War b H 2002 4/2008 suspensory injury discovered while working for Elkhorn S at Keeneland will retire to stallion duty/plans not finalized
Chelokee bay C 2004 5/2/08 dislocated sesamoids in right front in Alysheba Stakes, CD taken to Rood & Riddle, ankle fused 5/5/08/doing well & outlook favorable
5/23/08 reported to be doing well/cast removed 6/9/08
6/28/08 could be released within weeks per Dr. Bramlage will stand at Vinery in 2009
7/9/08 continues to progress and is being hand walked
Circular Quay ch H 2004 9/2008 retires at 4 will stand at Journeyman Stud, FL in 2009
Cougar Cat b H 2002 10/2008 retired to stallion duty at 6 will stand at Richland Hills, KY in 2009
Council Member b H 2002 8/2008 from the last crop of Seattle Slew, he retires at 6 wll stand at Special T Thoroughbreds, CA in 2009
Cowtown Cat ch C 2004 11/2008 retires at 4 to stand at Journeyman Stud, FL in 2009
Criminologist gr/r end of 2008 will retire at end of 2008 racing season to breeding shed
Curlin ch C 2004 announced 11/08 will retire at end of 2008 racing season/additional start undetermined to stand at Lanes End in 2009
Daaher  b C 2004 3/2008 ligament damage right front retired to stallion duty at Shadwell Farm, KY
Danthebluegrassman ch G 1999) 3/2008 retired at age 9 to Old Freinds Equine for retirement
Darjina (FR) b F 2004 9/2008 retires at 4 to breeding shed
Declan's Moon b G 2002 6/2008 retired at 6 will be pensioned at Merryland
Deputy Glitters b H 2003 9/2008 retires at 5 to stand at Journeyman Stud, FL in 2009
Divine Park b C 2004 10/2008 retires at 4 will stand at Airdrie Stud, KY in 2009
Dreaming of Anna ch F 2004 10/2008 retires at 4 to breeding shed sent to Three Chimneys/breeding plans not finalized
Duke of Marmalade b C 2004 10/2008 retires following Breeders' Cup to stand at Coolmore in 2009
Elite Squadron ch C 2004 8/2008 soft tissue injury/retired stallion plans unannounced
Evening Attire gr/r G 1998 9/2008 retires at 10 after scratched due to swelling in leg retirement at Akindale Farm
Exciting Metro H 2001 11/2008 retired at 7 will stand at Graham Farms, NM in 2009
Fairbanks 2009 retires at end of 2008 season will stand at Northview Stallion Station, PA in 2009

Feeling So Pretty b M 1994

update from

5/2007

leading steeplechase mare retired at 13 - to breeding shed 5/2007

returned 4/17/08 Royal Chase Sport of Kings Hurdle - vanned off

Ferragamo b C 2005 4/2008 slap fracture following Northern Spur - surgery will retire to stallion duty upon recovery - plans not in place
First Defence b C 2004 11/2008 retired at 4 will stand at Juddmonte Farm, KY in 2009
First Money b H 2001 12/2008 will enter stud in 2009 to stand at Cherokee Ridge Farm, LA
Forty Niners Son 2001 1/2008 retired at 7 to Hidaka Stallion Stations, JPN for stallion duty
Gaff b H 2002 10/2008 retired at 6 will stand at Journeyman Stud, FL in 2009
Gasia f 2003 3/2008 fractured splint bone to breeding shed
Giant Gizmo ch H 2004 7/2008 non displaced condylar fracture/right front will stand at Gardiner Farms, Canada in 2010
Ginger Bay f 2004 3/2008 bone chip, left knee to breeding shed
Ginger Punch ch M 2003 10/2008 following BC races to Adena Springs KY - breeding plans unannounced
Gold Edition (AUS) 2/2008 pulled up lame in Lightning S at Flemington, retires to breeding shed breeding plans undetermined
Got the Last Laugh b C 2004 11/2008 retired at 4 will stand at Mckathen Brother Farm, FL in 2009
Gottcha Gold b H 2003 11/2008 retires at 5 to stand at Ocala Stud in 2009
Goulding's Green ch H 2001 12/2008 retires at 7 will stand at Mohns Hill Farm, PA
Grand Reve (AUS) 6/2008 retired at 4 to stand at Ilal Stud, AUS (10% of all Ilala Stud stallion fees are donated to SIDS research and related charities)
Gravano ch G 1998 4/17/08 in 103 start, he went out a winner at Hawthorne for owner/trainer Doug Matthews (yeahs) retired to Forest Preserve Stable, IL, where he will be a trail horse
Green Girl b M 2002 2/2008 retired to breeding shed following victory in Suwannee River H to be bred to Kingmambo in 2008
Greg's Gold gr/r G  2001 5/2008 retired due to "wear and tear" will be pensioned to Harris Farms, CA
Haatef H  2004 6/2008 fractured rear cannon bone, surgery retirement may be under consideration
Halfway To Heaven (IRE) br f 2005 11/2008 retires to breeding shed at 3 breeding plans unannounced
Haradasun b C 2004 2008 SH breeding season retired following victory in Queen Anne Stakes (ENG I) 6/18/08 will retire to Coolmore AUS for 2008 Southern Hemisphere season
Harlington b H 2002 9/2008 retired at 6 will stand at Hill 'n' Dale, KY in 2009
Heatseeker (IRE) ch H 2003 6/2008 "soft tissue injury to the medial branch of the suspensory ligament" to stand at Hill 'n' Dale Farms, KY in 2009
Hedgehunter (IRE)  b G 1996 4/2008 winner of the 2005 Grand National, 2nd in 2006,  retired following 13th place finish in 2008  
Henrythenavigator b C 2005 10/2008 retires following Breeders' Cup to stand at Ashford, KY in 2009
High Heels b F 2004 2/2008 chip right front knee - decision not made as to if owner will keep or sell her  
Honor in War ch H 1999 5/2008 retired at 9 stallion plans undetermined
Horse Greeley ch C 2004 6/2008 retired at 4 will stand at Claiborne, KY in 2009
Hyte Regency H 2003 9/2008 to enter stud in 2009 will stand at Holly Hill Farm, LA
Indy Wind ch H 2002 11/2008 retired at 6 to stand at Journeyman Stud in 2009
Indyanne gr/r f 2005 12/2008 fractured inside left front sesamoid/torn ligaments in La Brea/surgery planned / will retire as broodmare pending successful surgical outcome conditioned deteriorated/ humanely euthanzied - RIP 1/13/09
Into Mischief b C 2005 9/2008 retires at end of 3 year old season will stand at Spendthrift Farm, KY in 2009
J Be K b C 2005 11/2008 retired at 3 will stand at Gainesway in 2009
J'ray 2003 ch M 12/2008 retires at 5 to breeding shed booked to Medaglia d'Oro in 2009
Kazoo b H 1998 2/2008 retired at 10 with 29 wins from 51 starts to stand at Bogart Stables, OH
Kentucky Bear ch C 2005 12/2008 bowed tendon stallion plans unannounced
Kettleoneup ch F 2003 5/2008 injured in Louisville H, retired to breeding shed booked to Bernardini for 2008
Keyed Entry b H 2003 7/2008 retires at 5 will stand at Bridlewood Farm, FL in 2009
King of the Roxy b C 2004 9/2008 retired at 4/defect at base of cannon bone stallion plans to be determined - most likely in Ontario, Canada (Returns to racing 7/2009)
Kodiak Kowboy b C 2005

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upon retirement - will race in 2009 will stand at Vinery
La Traviata b F 2004 spring/2008 to breeding shed booked to Mr. Greeley 2008
Lady Belsara 4/2008 heat and filling would sideline for several months to breeding shed, definite plans unannounced

Lady Joanne  b F 2004

2008

torn suspensory in 2007 BC Distaff/original plans to race at 4 discarded

retires to breeding shed

booked to Mr. Greeley for 2008

Lady of Venice (FR)  ch M 2003 9/2008 retired at 5 to Fasig-Tipton November sale
Lava Man b G 2001 7/2008 following run in Eddie Read H 7/20, retirement confirmed on 7/30/08 will retire to Old Friends Equine, KY
9/2009 returned to Doug O'Neill for training following stem cell therapy & chip surgery  on ankles reasons sited as"he is happier in training than at the farm"
Le Cinquieme Essai G 1999 9/2008 2002 Canadian champion 3yo colt  retires at 9 will become riding horse or jumper
Lewis Michael b C 2004 10/2008 retires following 2008 BC will stand at Three Chimneys in 2009
Lexi Star  b M 2002 11/2008 retires at 6 to breeding shed/plans unannounced
Literato (FR) gr/r C 2004 10/2008 retired at 4 will stand at Haras de la Reboursiere et de Montaigu, FR in 2009
Little Belle b F 2005 10/2008 retired at 3 to breeding shed/plans unannounced
Lucarno b C 2004 11/2008 retired at 4 to stsand at Wood Farm Stud, ENG in 2009
Majestic Warrior 9/2008 retires at 3 will stand at Ashford Stud, KY in 2009
Magna Graduate b H 2002 2009 following Clark H 11/28/08 will stand at Darby Dan Farm in 2009
Magnificience ch F 2005 11/2008 consigned to Fasig Tipton November sale as broodmare prospect only sold $1M to John Ferguson, agent for Darley
Mananan McLir b G 1999 7/2008 suspensory injury retired to Tranquility Farm, CA
Maraahel (IRE) b C 2001 11/2008 retires at 7 to stand at Shadwell Farm
Marcavelly b C 2004 12/2008 retires at 4 to stand at Colebrook Farms Stallion Station, Ontario, Canada, in 2009
McCann's Mohave b H 2000 8/2008 tendon injurey to stand at Rancho San Miguel, CA in 2009
Memorette b M 2002 1/2008 retired to breeding shed following 3rd place finish in Sunshine Millions Distaff booked to Empire Maker for 2008
Midnight Lute b H 2003 10/2008 retired following 2008 BC to Hill 'n' Dale, KY for stallion duty in 2009
Miracle Man b H 2002 11/2008 will begin stallion duty in 2009 to stand at Pucker Ridge Farm, NY
Molengao (BRZ) b H 2001 7/2008 retired at 7 to Stud TNT, Brazil, for stallion duty
Monashee 2002 M 2/2008 pulled shoulder muscle in training/retired to breeding shed booked to Hard Spun in 2008
Moonstone (GB) b F 2005 11/2008 retires to breeding shed breeding plans unannounced
More Smoke H 2002 1/2008 retires at 6 to stallion duty standing at Pin Oak Lane Farm, PA
Mount Nelson b C 2004 2009 retires at 4 will stand at Newsells Park Stud in 2009
National Colour (SAF) gr/r M 2002 10/2008 2006 champion 3yo filly and SA Horse of the Year retires at 6 to breeding shed/plans unannounced
New Approach ch C 2004 10/2008 retires at 3 will stand at Dalham Hall Stud in 2009
Niagara Causeway C 2003 12/2008 retired at 4 will stand at Buck Pond Farm, KY in 2009
Nobiz Like Shobiz b H 2004 5/2008 suspensory injury to stand at Darby Dan in 2009
Notional b C 2004 7/2008 Broke coffin bone in left front in Whitney on 7/26 - stallion plans undetermined will stand at Spendthrift Farm, KY in 2009
Ocean Indy H 2003 1/2008 retires at 5 to stand at Southern Indiana Equine Center Veterinary Clinic and Farm
Oceane Music (FR) F 2005 8/2008 bowed tendon in DPasel Mar Oaks breeding plans unannounced
One Great Cat 2005 c 9/2008 retired at 3 will stand at Walmac, PA in 2009
Oprah Winney gr M 2003 3/2008 retired at 5 booked to Ghostzapper in 2008 and will be sold in foal at auction
Panty Raid b F 2004 5/2008 torn suspensory will be bred in 2009
Passage of Time (GB) b f 2004   Group 1 winner retires at 4 will join broodmare band at Juddmonte
Pays to Dream G 2004 5/2008 fractured sesamoid, right front  
Peeping Fawn b F 2004 7/2008 retires at 4 to breeding shed
Perfect Drift  b G 1999 9/2008 winner of over $4 million retired at 9 will retire to farm of owner Dr. Wiliam Reed, KS
Perfect Persuasion (AUS) F 2/2008 lame in near foreleg after 2/13/08 start breeding plans undisclosed
Phoenix Tower  C 2004 10/2008 small tendon tear stallion plans undetermined
Precious Kitten 11/2008 retires following run in Matriarch to be bred to Street Cry in 2009
Private Lap, dk b/brn H 1999 1/2008 retired at 9 to stallion duty to stand at Atalanta Acres, IN
Private Vow b H 2003 11/2008 purchased by Red River Farms will stand at Red River Farms, LA in 2009
Prop Me Up  ch M 2002 8/2008 retires at 6 to be offered at auction as broodmare prospect
Pussycat Doll b M 2002 5/2008 foot abcess in foal to Ghostzapper
Quasimodo H 2002 12/2008 retires at 6 to stand at West 12 Ranch, CA in 2009
Rags To Riches 3/2008 reinjured right front pastern during work and will be retired to Ashford Stud where she will be bred to Giant;s Causeway
Ramonti b H 2002 11/2008 retires at 6 - recurrent leg infection continued to sideline in 2008 will stand at Kildangan Stud, IRE in 2009
Raven's Pass ch C 2005 11/2008 retired following Breeders' Cup Classic victory to stand at Kildangan Stud, IRE in 2009
Ready's Image b C2005 10/2008 retires at 3 to Walmac Farm, KY for stallion duty in 2009
Red Giant ch C 2004 10/2008 fever prevents BC run stallion plans undetermined
Run Away and Hide b C 2006 10/2008 knee injury requiring surgery/retirement likely will stand at Darby Dan in 2009
Salute the Sarge 2009 will retire at end of 2008 season to stand at Walmac Farm, KY in 2009
Santana Strings 2002 b H 11/2008 retires at 6 to stand at Pin Oak Lane Farm, PA in 2009
Scrappy T  b G 2002 fall 2008 retires from racing at 6 happily living in retirement in Virginia
Seachange (NZ)  br M 2002 7/2008 the multiple G1 winning NZ champion 3yo filly and Horse of the Year retires at 6 booked to Zabeel (NZ)
Sealy Hill b F 2004 end of 2008 will retire at end of 2008 season to breeding shed
Secret Brand H 2002 2/2008 retired at 6 to stand at Horse Creek Thoroughbreds, SD
Sedgefield ch C 2004 5/2008 retires at 4 will stand at Jai Govind Stud, India in 2009
Shake the Bank b G 2000 10/2008 retired at 8 beginning new career as jumper
Shark b H 2002 11/2008 retires at 7 to stand at Pin Oak Lane Farm, PA in 2009
Showing Up ch H 2003 4/2008 previous problems with rear suspensory, but said to be retiring completely  sound will stand at Adena South, FL in 2009
Sightseeing b C 2004 8/2008 retired at 4 will stand at Richland Hills, KY in 2009

Silmaril b M 2001

1/2008

to retire following run in What a Summer Stakes at Laurel Park 1/12/08

Wins and becomes a millionaire!

joining broodmare band at St. Omer's Farm, MD

Sir Greeley bay  G 2002 5/2008 injury to cannon bone to owner's farm
Sixties Icon (GB) b H 2003 11/2008 following Japan Cup will stand at Norman Court Stud, ENG
Sky Conqueror ch H 2002 12/2008 retires at 6 will stand at Firestone Farms, Ontario, Canada, in 2009
Smokey Stover b G 2003 5/2008 minor issues - has not raced since 2007 BC Sprint will retire to the farm (update retire 2009)
Somethinaboutlaura ch M 2002 3/2008 retires at 6 to be bred to Stormy Atlantic in 2008

Songster

8/2007

ligament injuries

Retired to stallion duty at Darley for 2008 season

Returned to racing 3/2008 due to fertility problems

Southern Africa b H 2002 12/2008 retires at 6 to stand at Running Horse Farm, CA in 2009
Spirit One  (FR) B C 2004 11/2008 retires at 4 will stand at Haras de Lonray, FR in 2009
Spring At Last b H 2007 4/008 injury related will stand at WinStar, KY
Statos 2002 M 4/2008 retired to breeding shed will remain in South Africa with Team Valor broodmare band
Street Boss 2004 upon retirement following Breeders' Cup to stand at Darley in 2009
Street Hero C 2006 12/2008 sustained knee injury in BC Juvenile will stand at Viery, KY in 2009
Student Council b H 2002 end of 2008 will retire at conclusion of 2008 racing season to stand at Millennium, KY
Sudan (IRE) ch H 2003 2008 retired at 5 consigned to Keeneland January sale as stallion prospect
Sunriver b H 2003 1/2008 retired to stallion duty to stand at Empire Stud, NY
Sur La Tete b G 1998 4/2008 retired from the steeplechase after recurring soundness issues new career in fox hunting at Kinross Farm, VA
Tequesta b H 2001 1/2008 retired to stallion duty to stand at Blue House Farm, PA
The Green Monkey b C 2004 2/2008 retires at 4 to stand at Hartley/De Renzo, FL in 2009
The Leopard b C 2005 7/2008 retires at 3 to stand at Haras La Quebrada, ARG

The Tin Man

11/2007

sustained post anesthesia related fracture to right knee following exploratory surgery on ankle

Knee stabilized with bandage, possible splint application, and stall restriction -- possible surgical option

12/1 update - healing well, taking short walks around shed row

12/29 walking several times a day, nearing the point at which he will be sent to the farm

4/14/08  Having healed sufficiently, The Tin Man leaves Richard Mandella's barn and goes to his retirement home at River Edge Farm.

 

Jay Privman article, from NBC Sports, from 2006, "There's no quit in The Tin Man."

Tiago b C 2004 upon retirement majority interest purchased by Adena Springs will stand at Adena Springs, KY at end of racing career  
Tiz Wonderful ch c 2005 9/2008 officially retired at age 3 will stand at Spendthrift Farm, KY in 2009  
Touch of Land (FR) 1/2008 retired at 8 to stand at Knockhouse Stud, IRE
Tough Tiz's Sis b f 2004 9/2008 condylar fracture/right front/surgery scheduled  
Trickey Trevor b H 2000 1/2008 retired at 9 to stand at Victory Rose Thoroughbreds, CA
Trick's Pic M 2003 12/2008 retired due to suspensory injury breeding plans unannounced
Trotamondo (CHI) b H 2001 4/2008 retires at 7 will enter stud in the Southern Hemisphere season at Yarraman Park Stud, AUS
Turbo Linn M 2003 7/2008 retires at 5 to breeding shed at owner/breeder J Nelson's Lockerbie stud.
Unfurl the Flag b G 2008 2008 suspensory injury retired to CERF
Vacare b M 2003 12/2008 retires following Dahlia H victory will be bred to Pivotol (GB) in 2009
Vamonos b H 2004 1/2008 retired at 4 to stand at Paul Horton Farms, OK
Vengeance of Rain (NZ) b G 2000 2/2008 heart defibrillation during Centenary Vase at Sha Tin - this is the second occurance since 2006 when he recovered to return to racing to be named Champion Stayer in both 2006 and 2007 will retire to Cambridge Stud in the Waikato where he was foaled
Wait a While gr/r M 2003 11/2008 retires to breeding shed breeding plans not finalized
Wanderin Boy 2001 end of 2008 will retire following Cigar Mile stallion duty at Stone Farm, KY/RIP 11/29/08
War Cry b H 2002 12/2008 sold/Keeneland Nov will enter stud in 2009 at Hunter View Farm, Ontario, Canada
War Pass 9/2008 retired upon veterinary advice due to fractured sesamoid will stand at Lanes End, KY in 2009
Winstrella 2008 retired at 4 consigned to Keeneland January as stallion prospect
Wynn in Command c 2005 8/2008 retires at 3 will stand at Fanlew Farms, LA in 2009
Zaftig gr/r F 2005 11/2008 suspensory injury, left rear broodmare band at Hill 'n' Dale
Zanjero b 2004 11/2008 training injury will stand at Millennium Farms, KY
Zarkava b F 2005 10/2008 decision made to retire undefeated filly following win in Prix de  l/Arc de Triomphe will retire to Aga Khan broodmare band and is booked to Dalakhani in 2009

 

 
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