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Messier Makes Easy Work of Short Bob Hope Field
Messier was one of three Bob Baffert trainees entered in the seven-furlong main track event. Jockey Flavien Prat did not rush the 2-year-old Messier early in the $98,000 Bob Hope Stakes (G3) Nov. 14 at Del Mar, but that didn't keep the Empire Maker colt from cruising...
Rockefeller in Command Throughout Nashua Stakes
The Bob Baffert-trained juvenile has won his second race in three starts. Rockefeller showed the front-running speed displayed in his debut win in August at Del Mar in his first appearance on the East Coast, widening his margin throughout in the $150,000 Nashua Stakes...
How War Like Goddess Channels Value and Viability
by Chris McGrath, TDN Headline News, Nov 4, 2021 Once again, the Breeders' Cup reminds us how our whole business hinges on a delicate equilibrium. On the one hand, we need the kind of big plays made on barnmates Gamine (Into Mischief) and Corniche (Quality Road), who...
Hicksy wins Display Stakes
Hicksy became the first black-type winner for stallion Hootenanny when he captured the Display Stakes, an open seven-furlong race for 2-year-olds. "He was just kind of an unassuming little horse, just kind of a straightforward horse," recalled owner Donato Lanni. "He...
Legendary thoroughbred horse agent Donato Lanni had his start with standardbreds
Many, more than likely most, harness racing people have never heard of Donato Lanni. To most thoroughbred people, certainly those that frequent horse sales, he approaches legendary status when it comes to buying horses. Lanni is one of the best known horse agents in...
Private Mission Accomplished: G2 Zenyatta Stakes Victory
Interview with filly's proud owners Susan and Charles Chu on TVG. https://twitter.com/TVG/status/1444824038442893312?s=01
Private Mission Defeats Older Rivals in Zenyatta
The 3-year-old Into Mischief filly took on older fillies and mares in the $201,500 Zenyatta Stakes (G2) Oct. 3 and drew away to a 2 1/4-length victory. Private Mission, who has won four of five starts, increased her earnings to $256,800. Donato Lanni, agent for Baoma...
California-Bound Nyquist Colt Fetches $700K
Bloodstock agent Donato Lanni signed the ticket for Ed Allred and Jack Liebau on the pricey prospect, who will be trained by Bob Baffert in Southern California. "He looks like a fast horse," said Lanni of the expensive colt. "The whole team loved him. Everybody was on...
No Slowing Down at Keeneland for Lanni
The vibrant trade that marked the start of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale in Book 1 continued into Book 2 during the sale's third session Sept. 15, and bloodstock agent Donato Lanni—who signed for nine individuals during the first two days of the catalog—showed...
Pinehurst Wins Runhappy Del Mar Futurity By a ‘Fair Way’
Baffert's colt Pinehurst (Twirling Candy) ran away from his foes to give Baffert an incredible 15th victory in the seaside oval's annual closing day feature. “I've been blessed over the years with so many good owners and so many good young horses," said Baffert......
Grace Adler Dominates in Del Mar Debutante
Willow Grace Farm and Michael Lund Petersen's Grace Adler (Curlin) swept to the lead with a powerful five-wide move into the stretch and pulled away effortlessly down the lane to win the GI TVG Del Mar Debutante. The victory gave Bob Baffert his 10th win in the Del...
War Like Goddess Extends Win Streak in Flower Bowl
George Krikorian's War Like Goddess has continued to make the step up with aplomb. Bought for $30,000 by agent Donato Lanni at the 2019 Ocala Breeders' Sales, the English Channel filly is a grade one winner and has won six of seven career starts....