Quality Practical Joke colt 4 days old Halljoy 23 @CoolmoreAmerica. 1/2 brother to Envied.
Halljoy delivers bundle of Joy Practical Joke colt
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Kindle produces Authentic filly
MGSP & Stakes producing Mare Kindle by Indian Charlie produced a large, leggy filly by HOY & Kentucky Derby Winner Authentic 5:00AM Monday 30 January @CoolmoreAmerica. This is her first filly after producing colts Made in America (KY) (Tiznow), Confidential Act (American Pharoah), Palazzi (Pioneer of the Nile), American Symphony (Into Mischief), and Unamed (American Pharoah) .
Made in America (KY) and Palazzi are Stakes Winners. American Symphony is a 3 yo in training owned by Hank Nothhaft (HnR Nothhaft Horseracing) . Unamed American Pharoah was purchased and owned by MyRaceHorse. Confidential Act KEE SEP YRLG 2018, $2,200,000, Buyer: Godolphin.
The Authentic Kindle filly weighed approximately 130 pounds at birth. Hank Nothhaft said”Current plans are to retain Authentic Kindle for racing by HnR with the goal of following in her Mother’s footsteps into my broodmare band”. Kindle is scheduled to be bred by Justify 2023.
KINDLE(f. by Indian Charlie).E108/Beyer 100. Black type winner.KEE SEP YRLG 09, $50,000, Buyer: HnR Nothhaft Horseracing.
Evied 23: Triple Crown Cross Justify Colt
Envied, a black type 6 year old HnR Nothhaft Horseracing homebred mare by American Pharoah o/o Halljoy, delivered her first foal early January 11th, a healthy, well meant colt by Justify.
Envied and Envied 23 are doing extremely well post birth. Envied 23 is the first foal born Coolmore America in 2023. Given that the sire is Justify and the broodmare sire is American Pharoah, this is definitely the Triple Crown Cross. Envied, Envied 23, American Pharoah and Justify are all happily living at horse heaven-Ashford also known as Coolmore America in Versailles, KY.
HnR’s Prodigy Doll Wins Impressively in 3rd level Allowance Sprint at Laurel Park
After a 6 month layoff, Prodigy Doll, owned and campaigned by Hank Nothhaft’s HnR Nothhaft Horseracing LLC, returned to racing on Dec 18th at Laurel Park for the beginning of her 5 year old campaign. Going off as the 9/5 favorite Prodigy Doll put in a strong 2nd place finish in a third level allowance coming up short by 1/2 a length.
Trained by Phil Schoenthal, PD, coming back off a brief 19 days off, comprised a field of 6 filly/mares including Response Time. Response time was coming off a front running 7 3/4 length win. Though Prodigy Doll was the morning line favorite, the bettors sent her off as second favorite at 2 to 1, with Response Time going off as the clear favorite at 1 to 1 odds.
With jockey Horacio Karamanos returning to ride Prodigy Doll, PD broke clean, was pinned on the rail and did not contest the early pace. Under asking, Prodigy Doll came out four wide into the stretch, leveled off, forged to command with her strong turn of foot making up 3 1/2 lengths, then pulling away for a widening two length win.
Prodigy Doll came out of the race in good form. Her record stands at 18 starts, 4 wins, 4 shows, and one place with career earnings of $241,320. PD is a stakes winner and multiple stakes placed. As we plan the balance of her 5 year old campaign we will be looking to burnish her resume with more black type with Graded Stakes black type a primary goal.
Plans for Prodigy Doll (KY) post racing career is to retain ownership and add her to Hank Nothhaft’s successful broodmare band. Prodigy Doll was acquired by HnR via Fasig Tipton sale with Ballysax Bloodstock acting as agent.
Big Saturday in CA Races for HnR Nothhaft Horseracing
Two PABreds and One KYBred invade the Golden State
Hank Nothhaft’s HnR Horseracing Nothhaft Horseracing (HnR Horseracing) got its’ start in Northern CA in the 2007 time frame while we were living in Saratoga CA at the time. We enjoyed a number of years racing in both northern and southern CA. Our favorite track was Bay Meadows, but ran at all the CA tracks including most of the Fair Circuit venues.
Sulis with Practical Joke PABred filly Huntingcoco Chandelier Stakes Grade 2 Breeders’ Cup Win and Your In Santa Anita Park 6
Once we got some direct experience in the wonderful world thoroughbred horse racing, HnR Horseracing decided to combine racing with commercial breeding. Our goal was/is to breed horses that are valuable enough so that we couldn’t or wouldn’t afford to buy them. We have accomplished that goal many times over.
HnR Horseracing geographic focus in the breeding business is and has been the Mid-Atlantic and Kentucky with a strong focus on PA.
It’s true horses can take you anywhere, but it is a bit surprising and thrilling for a small operation like HnR Horseracing to find itself blessed with three starters in races in CA on Saturday say instead of PA. Though it is surprising, I have found over the years that the thoroughbred industry is filled with surprises, both good and bad. Another odd coincidence is that Jockeys Edwin Maldonado and Joe Bravo rode for HnR Horseracing on a number of occasions while racing in CA.
The horses and the Races!!
Carson Jen Race 4 Santa Anita Park MSW Jockey Joe Bravo Trainer George Papaprodromou
Miss Mahalia 20 filly by Gunrunner 3 days of age now Carson Jen
Carson Jen frolicking at Coolmore America
Huntingcoco Race 6 Santa Antia Park Chandelier Stakes Grade 2 Jockey Edwin Maldonado Trainer Bob Baffert
Lookin to Excel Race 3 Fresno MSW Jockey Irving Orozco Trainer Jamey Thomas
Lookin to Excel PABred colt by Lookin at Lucky o/o Exceed and Excel mare Macaabra
What’s next for HnR’s PABred 2 yo filly Huntingcoco?
Huntingcoco, a 2 yo PABred filly bred and sold by Hank Nothhaft’s HnR Nothhaft Horseracing won impressively for Bob Baffert and her connections in her first start. Huntingcoco is by promising 2nd crop sire Practical Joke and o/o Sulis by Maria’s Mon. Going 5.5 furlongs on the dirt at Del Mar on September 4th, Huntingcoco was sent at 7:1 odds, substantially higher than her high priced ($950K Keeneland yearling purchase) stablemate Carla, the odds on favorite. Breaking well along the rail, Huntingcoco asserted herself in the stretch and won by a widening 6 3/4 lengths. .
Huntingcoco dominated the field in MSW Del Mar
Nine days after this fine effort, Huntingcoco worked lights out at Delmar on September 13th. Huntingcoco put in a serious work going 46.40 for the day’s bullet work.
Given Huntingcoco’s success and continued level of effort, one wonders where Huntingcoco will show up next. One distinct possibility is the Chandelier Stakes contested this year on October 8th at Santa Anita Park. The race is for 2 yo fillies, going 1 1/6 mile on the dirt for a $200,000 purse. The Chandelier is a Grade 2 that is part of the Breeders’ Cup Win and You are in Championship Series. Previous winner’s of the Chandelier include Blind Luck, Song Bird and Serena’s Song. This would be a major step up for Huntingcoco, but she has shown strong signs of significant talent. If this is not her next stop, it will be fun watching to see where the connections place her for her next effort.
Justify Filly o/o MGSP Mare Laseen
Undefeated Triple Crown Winner Justify is off to an impressive start as a sire as his first crop continues to perform exceptionally well. Laseen 21 is o/o Multiple Graded Stakes placed Laseen by Dylan Thomas. The Justify/Laseen cross has produced 5 graded stakes winners along with 6 black type stakes winners. Bred by Hank Nothhaft’s HnR Nothhaft Horseracing, Laseen 21 is offered by Ballysax Bloodstock as HIP 1061.
This large, physically impressive, tall filly was born and raised @Coolmore America. Her large frame portends continued physical development as Laseen 21 fills out her large frame.
Laseen 21 walking video
Kindle 21, American Pharoah Colt, Offered for Sale Keeneland September
A powerfully built, athletic colt by American Pharoah o/o stakes producing mare Kindle by Indian Charlie is being offered as Hip 1053. at Keeneland September yearling sale by Ballysax Bloodstock. If you are looking for a precocious and stunning looking colt, don’t miss out on this one.
Bred by Hank Nothhaft’s HnR Nothhaft Horseracing LLC (HnR Horseracing), Kindle 21 is the 5th foal and 5th colt produced by Kindle. After a year off, Kindle is in foal with a filly by Munnings.
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Kindle’s first foal is Made in America by Tiznow. Campaigned by HnR, Made in America (KY) started 6 times, winning 3 times and placing 2 times. The only time Made in America (KY) didn’t hit the board was his first race. In his last start, Made in America (KY) won the Forego Stakes at Turfway Park.
Kindle’s second foal, a colt from American Pharoah’s first crop created a sensation at the Keeneland Sales. After being sold by HnR for $400K as a weanling, the colt was resold as a yearling for $2.2 Million, the highest price paid for a American Pharoah yearling. The buyer was Godolphin. The colt was exported to Europe, named Confidential Act, and never raced.
The 3rd Kindle colt was sold by HnR as a yearling at the Saratoga Select Sale, bringing $520K. By Pioneer of the Nile, the new owner John Oxley, named hime Palazzi and turned the training over to HOF trainer Mark Casse. Palazzi, a stakes winner and still active, sports a 18 2 3 2 recored with earnings of $320k
Kindle then produced an Into Mischief colt. Retained by HnR for racing, Kindle 20 is now named American Symphony and is in training with Phil Schoenthal towards making his first start.
HnR Bred Fielder wins 9th time at Woodbine in 48th Career Start
Eight year old PABRED gelding Fielder won for the 9th time in career start 48 at Woodbine Race 2 August 14 2022, in a Starter Optional Claiming Race going 6 furlongs on the All Weather Tapeta track. Fielder, a stakes winner and PA Sprinter of the year in 2018, brought his career record of 48 starts to 9 wins, 7 places, and 11 shows for an excellent in the money percentage of 56% along with $465,000 in career earnings.
Bred by HnR Nothhaft Horseracing LLC (HnR), Fielder a PABRED, by Sidney’s Candy out of Karakorum Fugitive by Ten Most Wanted, was born at Northview PA on March 28th 2014 and sold privately as a yearling. Fielder blossomed as a sprinter with a career best Equibase Number of 110 earned this year while posting 2 wins in 5 starts to go along with a place. Fielder’s 48 starts are the most for any horse bred by HnR.
Danon Early 3yo Colt by Frankel o/o Finest City seeks 2nd win Sunday
Danon Early, first foal o/o 2016 Eclipse Award Winner and Breeders’ Cup Champion Finest City by world leading sire Frankel, seeks his 2nd career victory in Race 7 at Chukyo Race Track Sunday afternoon June 5th. Finest City, a PABred, was bred by Hank Nothhaft via HnR Nothhaft Horseracing LLC is by City Zip o/o Be Envied by Lemond Drop Kid.
Danon Early has compiled a career record of 8 starts 1 Win 2 Show and 1 Place with $96,000 in career earnings. Danon Early made his first 7 starts on turf before switching to the dirt in a 1600 meter (~mile) effort and coming from the clouds to earn his first win.
Chukyo Race 7 is slated for 1800 meters (~1 1/8 mile) dirt, offering the winner a $60,000 purse. The field consists of a 12 horse field, including older horses, with Danon Early the 4th favorite on the Morning Line in his first start against winners. Norihiro Yokoyama retains the ride for Trainer Takayuki Yasuda. This will be Danon Early’s 3rd start with blinkers