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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....
Gamine Adds Ballerina Trophy to Collection
Grinning through rain-dotted spectacles, Petersen could barely contain a sense of disbelief at what his $1.8 million 2-year-old purchase has accomplished. "This is the most fun I ever had in horse racing," he said. "I'm just blessed to own a horse like her. It's...
Private Mission Much The Best In Torrey Pines At Del Mar
Private Mission added graded stakes winner to her resume with her win in the Grade 3 Torrey Pines at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar. Purchased by agent Donato Lanni, the daughter of Into Mischief took the lead entering the far turn and sailed away to an easy 6...
Krikorian’s War Like Goddess Goes Last to First in Glens Falls
"She was a big, lanky, mile-and-a-half looking horse who showed up in the June OBS sale and those kind just don't show up there," said Lanni. Two years later, the bargain buy has won three graded stakes in a row and is a distance-loving bonanza who seems destined for...
Street Sense Colt the Latest ‘Rising Star’ for Avengers
Murray (Street Sense) owned by the stallion-making conglomerate “The Avengers” blew past the buzzed-about Drink the Wind (More Than Ready) en route to 'TDN Rising Star'-dom.…...