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By Frances J. Karon This year is looking like an excellent one for North American-based first-crop sires, with five stallions already registering at least one GSW in North America and/or Europe*. Ashford’s American Pharoah (Pioneerof the Nile), who narrowly heads the TDN Leading First Crop Sire list by earnings (as well as overall SWs, with four, tied with … Continue reading Freshman sires at the head of the class
By Frances J. Karon Coolmore Stud’s Kentucky-based Triple Crown winner American Pharoah (by Pioneerof the Nile) was not an early 2yo, despite being champion 2yo (as well as Horse of the Year at three). He didn’t debut until August 9th (when he was fifth over 6 1/2 furlongs on the all-weather at Del Mar), and … Continue reading American Pharoah excelling early…and on turf
By Sid Fernando WinStar Farm’s Pioneerof the Nile has impeccable timing. With the Keeneland September yearling sale looming next week, the son of Empire Maker did what all consignors of his 33 sons and daughters hoped he’d do: catch fire. And how! Yesterday, his two-year-old son American Pharoah won the G1 Del Mar Futurity to … Continue reading Pioneerof the Nile gets his G1 winner