Buddy's Saint
Encyclopedia
Buddy's Saint is an American Thoroughbred
racehorse
. Sired by Saint Liam
, a Breeders' Cup Classic
winner who also won the Eclipse Award
as the 2005 Horse of the Year
, he is out of the mare Tuzia by Blushing John
. He was sold in the 2008 Keeneland September yearling sale
for $100,000.
, Buddy's Saint was first to cross the wire, but was disqualified and placed second for bumping another horse in the stretch.
His next start was in the Grade 2 1 mile Nashua Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack
. Buddy's Saint outdueled odds-on favorite Tobaggon Slide and ran away with a 12-length victory under a hand ride by Jose Lezcano. His final time of 1:35 3/5 on a fast track earned a Beyer Speed Figure of 101.
Three weeks later, Buddy's Saint went off as the favorite from the 4th post in the Grade 2 1⅛ miles Remsen Stakes
. Also in the race were Homeboykris
, winner of the Grade 1 Champagne Stakes
and Citrus Kid, winner of the Dover Stakes. Buddy's Saint passed pacesetters Homeboykris and Citrus Kid on the turn and coasted to an easy 4¾ lengths victory over 20-1 longshot Peppi Knows.
In December 2009, he was shipped to Gulfstream Park
to prepare for his 3-year old campaign. He is considered a favorite for the 2010 Kentucky Derby.
at Gulfstream Park
which was won by Eskendereya
. Buddy's Saint suffered a chip in his right front ankle while training for the Florida Derby
in March 2010. While training for his return to the races in November 2010, Buddy's Saint fractured his shoulder in a morning workout at Belmont Park and was euthanized on the track.
Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed...
racehorse
Horse racing
Horse racing is an equestrian sport that has a long history. Archaeological records indicate that horse racing occurred in ancient Babylon, Syria, and Egypt. Both chariot and mounted horse racing were events in the ancient Greek Olympics by 648 BC...
. Sired by Saint Liam
Saint Liam
Saint Liam was an American thoroughbred racehorse who was voted 2005 Eclipse Award Horse of the Year honors....
, a Breeders' Cup Classic
Breeders' Cup Classic
The Breeders' Cup Classic is a Grade I Weight for Age thoroughbred horse race for 3 year olds and older run at a distance of 1¼ miles on dirt. It is held annually at a different racetrack as part of the Breeders' Cup World Championships...
winner who also won the Eclipse Award
Eclipse Award
The Eclipse Award is an American thoroughbred horse racing award named after the 18th century British racehorse and sire, Eclipse. The Eclipse Awards, honoring the champions of the sport, are sponsored by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association , Daily Racing Form and the National Turf Writers...
as the 2005 Horse of the Year
Horse of the Year
Horse of the Year is an honor given by various organizations worldwide in harness racing and thoroughbred horse racing.Some of the awards include:* Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year* Breeders' Cup World Championships Poll* European Horse of the Year...
, he is out of the mare Tuzia by Blushing John
Blushing John
Blushing John is a millionaire Thoroughbred racehorse who competed in France and in the United States. He was bred by Frank Groves' North Ridge Farm near Lexington, Kentucky and ran under the banner of Allen E. Paulson as his owner...
. He was sold in the 2008 Keeneland September yearling sale
Keeneland Sales
The Keeneland Sales is an American Thoroughbred auction house in Lexington, Kentucky founded in 1935 as a nonprofit racing/auction entity on 147 acres of farmland west of Lexington, which had been owned by Jack O. Keene...
for $100,000.
Two Year Old Campaign
In his first race, going 6½ furlongs at Belmont ParkBelmont Park
Belmont Park is a major thoroughbred horse-racing facility located in Elmont in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, New York, on Long Island adjoining New York City. It first opened on May 4, 1905...
, Buddy's Saint was first to cross the wire, but was disqualified and placed second for bumping another horse in the stretch.
His next start was in the Grade 2 1 mile Nashua Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack
Aqueduct Racetrack
Aqueduct Racetrack is a thoroughbred horse-racing facility and racino in Ozone Park, Queens, New York. Its racing meets usually are from late October/early November through April.-History:...
. Buddy's Saint outdueled odds-on favorite Tobaggon Slide and ran away with a 12-length victory under a hand ride by Jose Lezcano. His final time of 1:35 3/5 on a fast track earned a Beyer Speed Figure of 101.
Three weeks later, Buddy's Saint went off as the favorite from the 4th post in the Grade 2 1⅛ miles Remsen Stakes
Remsen Stakes
The Remsen Stakes is an American Grade II race for Thoroughbred horse race run annually near the end of November at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, New York...
. Also in the race were Homeboykris
Homeboykris
Homeboykris is a racehorse bred in Maryland in the United States. A son of Roman Ruler, he was purchased privately by a group headed by restaurateur Louis Lazzinnaro and includes Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre and turned over to Richard Dutrow for training...
, winner of the Grade 1 Champagne Stakes
Champagne Stakes
Champagne Stakes may refer to:*Champagne Stakes , a horse race held at Randwick Racecourse in Australia*Champagne Stakes , a horse race held at Doncaster Racecourse in Great Britain...
and Citrus Kid, winner of the Dover Stakes. Buddy's Saint passed pacesetters Homeboykris and Citrus Kid on the turn and coasted to an easy 4¾ lengths victory over 20-1 longshot Peppi Knows.
In December 2009, he was shipped to Gulfstream Park
Gulfstream Park
Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino is a racetrack and county-approved racino in Hallandale Beach, Florida, in the United States. During its annual meet, which spans December through April, it is one of the most important venues for horse racing in America....
to prepare for his 3-year old campaign. He is considered a favorite for the 2010 Kentucky Derby.
Three Year Old Campaign
Buddy's Saint's three-year-old season got off to a very rough start, literally, when he had severe trouble while running a very disappointing ninth in the Fountain of Youth StakesFountain of Youth Stakes
The Fountain of Youth Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida at the beginning of March. A Grade II event open to three-year-olds willing to race one and one-eighth miles on the dirt, it offers a purse of $400,000...
at Gulfstream Park
Gulfstream Park
Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino is a racetrack and county-approved racino in Hallandale Beach, Florida, in the United States. During its annual meet, which spans December through April, it is one of the most important venues for horse racing in America....
which was won by Eskendereya
Eskendereya
Eskendereya is an American Thoroughbred racehorse. He is sired by Giant's Causeway, a son of North America's one time leading sire Storm Cat. Bred in Kentucky by Sanford Robertson, Eskendereya was a $250,000 Keeneland September purchase. His dam is Aldebaran Light, who is a daughter of champion...
. Buddy's Saint suffered a chip in his right front ankle while training for the Florida Derby
Florida Derby
The Florida Derby is an American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old horses held annually at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida on the Saturday closest to the end of March or the first of April. Added to the racing schedule in 1952, the Grade 1 race is run at 1⅛ miles on the dirt...
in March 2010. While training for his return to the races in November 2010, Buddy's Saint fractured his shoulder in a morning workout at Belmont Park and was euthanized on the track.