NEWS

8/26/10 - With a bold move in the final furlong, PLAYA BONITA (06 f. Royal Academy - Wave On) puts together her second consecutive victory on Saratoga's grass course. Playa Bonita's dam was purchased by ATR for $70,000 at the 2008 Keeneland November Sale.

8/24/10 - In his first start back since the G2 Virginia Derby, MAJESTICTROUBADOUR (07 c. Roman Ruler - Majestic Ruckus) just misses by a half-length, finishing second against allowance company at Delaware Park going 7.5 furlongs on the grass. Majestictroubadour was purchased by ATR for just $15,000 at the 2008 Keeneland September Sale.

8/22/10 - Pressing a brisk early pace, KIMMYV (06 f. El Corredor - Gold In My Stars) draws off in the final furlong to win the $75,000 Emerald Distaff Handicap on Sunday. Kimmyv has now won 5 of 8 starts with earnings of $127,400. Her dam was purchased by ATR for just $8,000 at last year's Keeneland November Sale.

8/19/10 - Facing a field of 12 maidens, MOREKISSESFORKRISTA (07 f. More Than Ready - Colonial Review) draws off in the stretch after going through close quarters to score by five lengths at Arlington. Morekissesforkrista was purchased by ATR for $35,000 at the 2007 Keeneland November Sale before being pinhooked for $75,000 at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale in 2008.

8/7/10 - Just missing by a nose, NORTHERN TWIST (08 f. Oliver's Twist - Dans l'Argent) runs second in the $45,000 Silver Cup Stakes on Saturday. Northern Twist's dam was purchased by ATR for a mere $4,000 at the 2006 Keeneland November Sale.

8/6/10 - The only filly in the race, LARUE LOVELAKE (08 f. Friend's Lake - Paradisa) runs second in the $60,000 Prairie Meadows Juvenile Mile. This promising young filly's dam was purchased by ATR for just $8,000 at the 2006 Keeneland November Sale.

7/29/10 - In her first start back since the G3 Boiling Springs, GREAT GRACIE DANE (07 f. Royal Academy - Pumpkin's Pride) closes in the final furlong to win an allowance race at Saratoga. ATR planned the Royal Academy mating for breeder Scott Fein.

7/24/10 - Against a tough field of special weights, SYLVIA'S TEMPO (08 f. Posse - Clarksburg Queen), goes wire-to-wire to break her maiden in her second start. ATR planned the mating for this promising two year old after purchasing her dam for $21,000 at the 2006 Keeneland November Sale.

7/17/10 - After being fanned four wide, COVER MORE (08 f. Coverallbases - Blastoise) just misses by a neck in the CTBA Futurity Saturday.  Cover More's dam was purchased by ATR for just $3,000 at the 2006 Keeneland November Sale.

7/17/10 - Edging away in the final furlong, A LITTLE TASTE (06 f. Lion Hearted - Time To Dream) works her way through her conditions with a victory against allowance fillies Saturday.  A Little Taste was a $25,000  ATR recommendation at the 2008 Fasig-Tipton Maryland Two Year Old Sale.

7/10/10 - Finishing strong after dueling through blistering fractions, ROMAN POWER (08 c. Roman Ruler - Prospective Gal) runs third in the Everett Nevin Alameda Stakes at Pleasanton. ATR claimed this promising juvenile's dam for just $3,000 as a broodmare prospect and later sold her for $40,000 at Keeneland November.

7/5/10 - A model of consistency in 2010, GLORIOUS DEAL (06 f. Rahy - Healing Hands) finishes a game second against allowance foes at Philadelphia Park going 8.5 furlongs on the grass. Glorious Deal was purchased by ATR for longtime client Eric Long for just $20,000 at Keeneland September.

6/28/10 - In just his second outing, MAJESTICTROUBADOUR (07 c. Roman Ruler - Majestic Ruckus) goes wire-to-wire at Colonial Downs, winning by a widening six lengths. Look for big things from this long striding Roman Ruler colt this summer.   Majestictroubadour was purchased by ATR for just $15,000 at the 2008 Keeneland September Sale.

6/26/10 - After setting grueling fractions, ALL DUE RESPECT (07 f. Value Plus - Aunt Due) finishes third in the G3 Iowa Oaks for new owners Al and Saundra Kirkwood. All Due Respect's dam was purchased by ATR for just $14,000 as a broodmare prospect at the 2005 Fasig-Tipton February Sale.

6/24/10 - After a disastrous start, LARUE LOVELAKE (08 f. Friends Lake - Paradisa) recovers nicely to win her debut against maiden special weights. Larue Lovelake's dam was purchased by ATR for just $9,000 at the 2005 Keeneland November Sale.

6/18/10 - Stretching out to 7.5 furlongs for the first time, ELLE A GENT (06 f. Gulch - Ravish Me) wires a field of allowance foes at Louisiana Downs for Southern Equine Stable. Originally purchased by ATR for $52,000 at Keeneland September, Elle A Gent was later sold at Barretts March for $450,000.

6/6/10 - Facing a strong field of allowance fillies at Hollywood Park, ALL DUE RESPECT (07 f. Value Plus - Aunt Due) goes wire to wire and draws off to win by 10 lengths. All Due Respect's dam was purchased by ATR for just $14,000 as a broodmare prospect at the 2005 Fasig-Tipton February Sale.

5/21/10 - After being steadied twice in the final half mile, GLORIOUS DEAL (06 f. Rahy - Healing Hands) runs a fast closing second in an allowance event at Pimlico. Glorious Deal was purchased by ATR for Eric Long for just $20,000 at Keeneland September.

5/9/10 - ALL DUE RESPECT (07 f. Value Plus - Aunt Due) finishes strongly to run third in the G3 Railbird Stakes against some of the best sophomore fillies in the country. All Due Respect's dam was purchased by ATR for just $14,000 as a broodmare prospect at the 2005 Fasig-Tipton February Sale.

5/6/10 - Just two days apart, GOLD IN MY STARS' Kimmyv and Erin's Golden Star post wire-to-wire victories against allowance foes at Churchill and Philadelphia Park.  Gold In My Stars was purchased by ATR for just $8,000 at last year's Keeneland November Sale.

5/1/10 - Despite being bumped late, ELLE A GENT (06 f. Gulch - Ravish Me) runs second in the Tellike Stakes. Originally purchased by ATR for $52,000 at Keeneland September, Elle A Gent was later sold at Barretts March for $450,000.

5/1/10 - On the Derby undercard, HANDLEMAN (06 c. Benchmark - Literary Legend) posts an impressive second place finish in an allowance event at Churchill. Originally purchased by ATR in utero for $9,000 at Barretts October, Handleman later sold for $65,000 at the 2007 Keeneland September Sale.

4/25/10 - Eric Fein's GREAT GRACIE DANE (07 f. Royal Academy - Pumpkin's Pride) notches her second consecutive victory with a breathtaking allowance score at Aqueduct. This versatile three year old successfully made the transition back to the main track, soundly defeating her rivals by a widening 3.75 lengths. ATR planned the Royal Academy mating for breeder Scott Fein.

4/17/10 - Augustin Stable's BUSHWHACKED (07 g. Posse - Run In) runs second in the G2 Coolmore Lexington Stakes at Keeneland. Bushwhacked was a $130,000 ATR recommendation to Dark Side Racing at the 2009 OBS March sale.

4/17/10 - Martin Racing Stable's D'ORO DEELITES (07 f. Medaglia D'Oro - Reagle Mary) posts her second consecutive victory in an allowance race at Lone Star Park.  ATR claimed this promising filly's dam as a broodmare prospect for $20,000 in 2005.

4/3/10 - BUSHWHACKED (07 g. Posse - Run In) breaks his maiden against a field of 12 at Keeneland. Bushwhacked was a $130,000 ATR recommendation to Dark Side Racing at the 2009 OBS March sale.

3/22/10 - Royalty Stables purchases FORTY PACES (08 f. Stroll - Excused) for $35,000 at Barretts March.  Forty Paces was purchased in utero by ATR for a mere $3,000 at the 2007 Keeneland November Sale.

3/16/10 - Gary Contessa purchases UNNAMED (08 c. Mizzen Mast - Electric Cove) for $80,000 at OBS March. This colt was purchased in utero by ATR for just $22,000 at the 2008 Keeneland January Sale.

3/6/10 - ALL DUE RESPECT (07 f. Value Plus - Aunt Due) runs second, beaten just a neck, in the G1 Santa Anita Oaks.  All Due Respect's dam was purchased by ATR for just $14,000 as a broodmare prospect at the 2005 Fasig-Tipton February Sale.

3/4/10 - April McCurry's NOTORIOUS DELIGHT (06 f. Personal First - Shehazahome) posts her fourth win in five starts against allowance fillies at Sam Houston. Notorious Delight's four wins were by a combined 34 lengths.  ATR purchased this filly in utero for a mere $3,000 at the 2005 Keeneland November Sale.

2/19/10 - Southern Equine's ELLE A GENT (06 f. Gulch - Ravish Me) wins her second consecutive race with an allowance score at the Fair Grounds. Originally purchased by ATR for $52,000 at Keeneland September, Elle A Gent was later sold at Barretts March for $450,000.

2/12/10 - Al Gold's HANDLEMAN (06 c. Benchmark - Literary Legend) scores convincingly against allowance foes at the Fair Grounds. Originally purchased by ATR in utero for $9,000 at Barretts October, Handleman later sold for $65,000 at the 2007 Keeneland September Sale.

2/10/10 - Bob and Natalie Baffert's KIMMYV (06 f. El Corredor - Gold In My Stars) wins a $50,000 event at Santa Anita.  Kimmyv has now won three of five starts in southern California.  Her dam was purchased by ATR for just $8,000 at last year's Keeneland November Sale.

1/31/10 - Stonestreet Stable's ISLAND SOUL (07 c. Perfect Soul - Copper Belle) breaks his maiden impressively against special weights at the Fair Grounds. Island Soul's dam was purchased by ATR for only $27,000 at the 2007 Keeneland November Sale.

1/27/10 - April McCurry's NORMANDY SHORE (05 g. Tactical Cat - McKenna Beach) sets a new track record for 6.5 furlongs at Delta Downs while wiring an allowance field. Purchased by ATR for just $6,500 at the 2005 Keeneland November sale, Normandy Shore now has six wins in 21 career starts for lifetime earnings of $113,193.

12/27/09 - AMABO (06 c. Even the Score - Raging Desire) wins the G3 Verset Jet Stakes for owner Tom Bersanke. ATR purchased Amabo's dam as a broodmare prospect for just $12,500 at the 2005 Keeneland November Sale. ATR also planned the mating with Even the Score.

11/26/09 - Al Gold's HANDLEMAN (06 c. Benchmark - Literary Legend) breaks his maiden impressively at the Fair Grounds.  Originally purchased by ATR in utero for $9,000 at Barretts October, Handleman later sold for $65,000 at the 2007 Keeneland September Sale.

11/12/09 - Unleashing a devastating stretch run, GREAT GRACIE DANE (07 f. Royal Academy - Pumpkin's Pride) breaks her maiden at Aqueduct against maiden special weights. ATR planned the Royal Academy mating for breeder Scott Fein.

11/1/09 - Still a maiden, ALL DUE RESPECT (07 f. Value Plus - Aunt Due) finishes third in the G3 Pocahontas Stakes at Churchill Downs.  All Due Respect's dam was purchased by ATR for just $14,000 as a broodmare prospect at the 2005 Fasig-Tipton February Sale.

10/5/09 - Hartley/Derenzo Thoroughbreds purchases UNNAMED (08 c. Mizzen Mast - Electric Cove) for $52,000 at the 2009 Barretts October Sale.  This stunning colt was purchased in utero by ATR for just $22,000 at the 2008 Keeneland January Sale.

9/26/09 - In just her second start, Ko Ko Mo Stable's BEN'S BOOTS (07 f. Louis Quatorze - Miss Boot Scoot) misses by a neck in the $100,000 Maryland Million Lassie Stakes. This promising filly's dam was purchased by ATR for just $20,000 at the 2008 Keeneland November Sale.

9/26/09 - Vision Racing's ALL DUE RESPECT (07 f. Value Plus - Aunt Due) closes strongly after being forced three wide to run second in the $180,030 NATC Futurity at Monmouth Park. All Due Respect's dam was purchased by ATR for just $14,000 as a broodmare prospect at the 2005 Fasig-Tipton February Sale.

7/25/09 - Eli Diamant's BLASTITARY (07 c. Military - Blastoise) devastates a field of eight foes in the Silver Cup Futurity by a widening 12 lengths. Blastitary was purchased in utero by ATR for just $3,000 at the 2006 Keeneland November Sale.

7/11/09 - BLASTITARY (07 c. Military - Blastoise) runs third in CTBA Futurity.  Blastitary was purchased in utero by ATR for just $3,000 at the 2006 Keeneland November Sale.

6/14/09 - Team Valor's SAILOR'S CAP (05 c. Distant View - Wave On) wins the G3 Poker Stakes over Breeders Cup winner Kip Deville. ATR purchased this colt's dam for $70,000 at last year's Keeneland November sale.

3/17/09 - At OBS March, ISLAND SOUL (07 c. Perfect Soul - Copper Belle) is purchased by Stonestreet Stables for $230,000.  Island Soul's dam was purchased by ATR the previous fall for only $27,000 at Keeneland November.

 

 

 

 
 

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