Month: October 2022

Verry Elleegant Retired As European Chapter Comes To A Close

Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed {NZ}–Opulence {NZ}, by Danroad {Aus}), the darling of Australian racing with 11 top-flight successes under her belt in that jurisdiction, has been retired following her run in the G1 British Champions Fillies & Mares S. at Ascot on British Champions Day.

The 7-year-old won all of her Group 1 races for Chris Waller before being transferred to Francis-Henri Graffard this summer in preparation for an audacious European campaign, which was focused around the G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

Last year's G1 Melbourne Cup winner did not sparkle in the Northern Hemisphere, however. She failed to win on her first two starts and subsequently missed the cut for the Arc.

Instead, she ran in the G1 Prix de Royallieu on the same weekend at ParisLongchamp, finishing seventh. Verry Elleegant made her final appearance on the track with a ninth-place finish behind Emily Upjohn (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) on Champions Day.

A statement from her owners, Jamara Bloodstock Ltd, said, “Verry Elleegant will rightfully take her place among the pantheon of Australia's champion racehorses, with a record that compares favourably with any stayer of the modern era.

“Throughout her career, she demonstrated remarkable durability and consistency at the highest-level winning Group 1s as a 3-year-old filly through to a 6-year-old mare, at 1400m through to 3200m.

“She accumulated a staggering 11 Group 1 victories (equal 12th all time in Australia) and almost A$15 million in prizemoney (fourth all-time in Australia).

“Her lasting legacy won't be measured by her prize-money or Group 1 tally but more so by the joy and happiness she brought her legion of fans. Her indomitable will to win inspired us all.

“There were so many individuals that played a massive role in her success but we would like to particularly thank Chris Waller and his entire team, including track rider Chris Harwood and groom Rocky Mangat, jockey James McDonald and Francis Graffard and his stable.

“Rest assured though, the Verry Elleegant story is far from over and we now look forward to the next chapter in her remarkable story, her life as a mum. The plan is to keep her in the pristine fields of France until she can be served by a leading European stallion in Northern Hemisphere time next year. We wish to thank everyone for their love and support over the years.”

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Tyler’s Tribe: Iowa TBOA Raising Money For UI Children’s Hospital In Honor Of Breeders’ Cup Entrant’s Namesake

The Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association is raising money for the University of Iowa Children's Hospital in honor of Tyler James Juhl, the namesake of undefeated Iowa-bred Breeders' Cup entrant Tyler's Tribe.

Juhl, 8, was treated for leukemia at the UI Children's Hospital, and is on the verge of being declared cancer-free. The fundraiser for the children's hospital can be found at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tylers-tribe-ui-childrens-hospital

Juhl was diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in August of 2020, and immediately underwent surgery to have a port implanted in his chest. He survived complications from the surgery, then began chemotherapy. His family created a Facebook page to keep friends and family updated on his journey.

Tom Lepic, Juhl's grandfather, purchased Tyler's Tribe for $34,000 as a yearling in the fall of 2021 from the ITBOA Fall Mixed Sale. He named the son of Sharp Azteca after his grandson in an effort to boost the young man's spirits.

Now undefeated through five career starts for trainer and co-owner Tim Martin, Tyler's Tribe has greeted his young namesake in the winner's circle after each victory.

“(Tyler has) been to every single race. We've given him all of the photos and trophies. He can't believe all of the people who have come out to support him at the races,” Lepic told America's Best Racing. “He loves every minute of it. He loves going to the backside to see Tyler's Tribe.”

As Juhl concludes his cancer treatments, Tyler's Tribe is preparing to take on the biggest challenge of his career in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Keeneland on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Multiple Grade 1 Producer Alternate Dies At Age 23

Alternate (Seattle Slew – Strike a Balance, by Green Dancer) passed away on Oct. 15 at her lifetime home, Pin Oak Stud. She was 23 years old. 

The multiple stakes-winning Pin Oak homebred won six races and placed another 11 times – seven in stakes, including the Grade 2 Monmouth Breeders' Cup Oaks, G3 Delaware Oaks, G3 Bewitch Stakes and the G3 Glens Falls Handicap. She was trained by Graham Motion and earned over $550,000.

Alternate left a legacy as a Grade 1 producer, in addition to her highly successful racing career. The dam of nine winners from 12 foals Alternate produced three major stakes winners, including two millionaires. 

G2 Peter Pan Stakes winner Alternation (Distorted Humor) won or placed in seven stakes including the G2 Oaklawn Handicap, G3 Pimlico Special and G3 Razorback Handicap. Also a success at stud, Alternation is the sire of some 25 stakes horses to date, including multiple Grade 1 winner Serengeti Empress, who earned nearly $2.2 million. 

Alternate also produced Grade 1 winner and millionaire Higher Power (Medaglia d'Oro), winner of the G1 Pacific Classic Stakes, also placed in three additional Grade 1 events including the Breeders' Cup Classic, earning nearly $1.6 million. The  first foals by Higher Power arrived this year. 

The third stakes winner produced by Alternate is Interrupted (Broken Vow), a Pin Oak homebred who scored five wins, was graded stakes-placed and earned over $250,000. 

From a deep Pin Oak family, Alternate was a half-sister to Pin Oak champion Peaks and Valleys, out of a half-sister to Wedding Picture and Tonka Wakhan, all from the Pin Oak foundation mare Strike a Pose.

Alternate will be buried at Pin Oak Stud.

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