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Another Paramount graduate has stepped up to Graded Stake company in a big way.  The three-year-old filly FOREVER TOGETHER by BELONG TO ME, remained  undefeated   

to win the Forward Gal G2 March 10th.  Running in the        AP/Equi-photo, Bill Denver

 silks of Augustin Stable, the filly won the OBS Sprint S. for three-year-old fillies in the start before her Graded win. 

Paramount would like to extend congratulations to Augustin Stable and Jonathan Sheppard as well as to her breeder White Fox Farm.  Best of racing luck to hopefully remain undefeated!

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The air in Lexington could not have been much better during the first week of the Keeneland November Sale.  Not only were the local sports teams winning, but the Breeders' Cup was a resounding success.  To top it all off buyers at Keeneland helped to post new records. 

It seems as quickly as the sale season starts, it hits fast forward, and before we all know it the season is at a close. November marks the last major North American sale before year end.  Keeneland has once again eclipsed 5,000 head of horses in this years' November sale.  Paramount has catalogued its share with 210 originally slated to go through the ring.

Included in Paramount's entries this November are weanlings by GRAND SLAM, INDIAN CHARLIE, JOHANNESBURG, ROMAN RULER, TALE OF THE CAT, and VINDICATION.

Mares offered by Paramount include GRANNIES FEATHER, the dam of MG1SW WILD FIT and FUSAICHI ROCK STAR.  GRANNIES FEATHER is hip 432 and is in foal to freshman sensation BERNARDINI. 

Also catalogued is hip number 438 HARRIET LANE, a half sister to CACTUS RIDGE by GIANT'S CAUSEWAY, HARRIET LANE is a stake winner, G2SP, and in foal to FUSAICHI PEGASUS. 

Other broodmares include those by proven broodmare sires such as DIXIELAND BAND, DEPUTY MINISTER, GULCH, STORM CAT and SEATTLE SLEW.  To see this year's consignment, click here.

Continually a perennial leading consignor, Paramount sales has done it again, listed among the top consignors in the Fasig-Tipton 2006 Kentucky July select yearling sale.  Grossing over $1,000,000 in sales, Paramount sold 12 of 15 in the ring and sold the remaining three before leaving the sale grounds for an amazing 100% consigned/sold ratio.

Leading the returns for Paramount was hip #260.  A dark bay colt by MORE THAN READY out of DAMN I'M CLEVER.  "He has to be one of the nicest More Than Ready's I've ever seen," was Pat Costello's comment on the colt who brought a final bid of $200,000 in the ring.  Sold by Long Odds Racing Stable, the colt was purchased by trainer Greg Foley for owner Bakster Farm.  Best of luck to all new owners and thank you to all sellers who consigned with Paramount in the sale. 

The tragic story of Comair flight 5191 which unfolded at Bluegrass Airport here in Lexington has proven to be a very far reaching one.  The victims of the crash have not only left behind family who are grieving deeply, but also friends and business colleagues. 

Paramount Sales would like to extend condolences to the family and friends of all effected by this disaster.  The staff at Paramount is especially saddened by friends and colleagues that were lost in this disaster.  The losses of George Brunacini and Dan Mallory hit especially close to home.

Of Paramount client George Brunacini, Pat Costello said, "He was a man that sincerely loved his horses...he would drive all the way to Mountaineer some nights just to watch his horses."  Of Dan Mallory Pat said, "Here is a man that worked hard every single day of his life...he will be missed."  Yet another connection to the horse industry is well known Mill Ridge Farm employee Bill Thomason who lost his 25 year old daughter Marcie.  Our sincere condolences go to all the family members.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.

On the way to becoming the top consignor by gross sales in the Fasig-Tipton Winter Mixed Sale, Paramount didn't sell just the sale topper (SOMETHINGABOUTLAURA), but sold the second and third highest hips as well (DANCE ALEXA and RAGING BEAUTY).  Total sales for Paramount totaled $1,698,300 eclipsing the second to consignor by nearly $1,000,000.

There is still time to enter your yearlings for the select summer venues - Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July and Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Select.  Contact Pat Costello for more information.

After a win in the Lane's End for FLOWER ALLEY and a win in the Sam F. Davis S. for ANDROMEDA'S HERO, Paramount Grads ran 2nd and 3rd respectively in Saturday's Arkansas Derby. 

Of FLOWER ALLEY, trainer Todd Pletcher said, "I'm not at all disappointed, but we'll see how he comes out of the race, he's a nice colt." The son of DISTORTED HUMOR placed in the Arkasas Derby in only his fourth career start.

ANDROMEDA'S HERO hung in for the show spot in the Arkansas Derby for trainer Nick Zito.  Saturday was overall a disappointing day for the conditioner who's SUN KING ran third in the Toyota Blue Grass S.  With this last performance, ANDROMEDA'S HERO son of FUSAICHI PEGASUS may have an earnings shortfall to enter the Derby on the first Saturday in May. 

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by Jack Shinar

Flower Alley paid $22.40, $11.80 and $7.80. Wild Desert returned $8 and $5.60. Mr Sword paid $8 to show. The exacta was worth $179.60.  Magna Graduate was fourth, followed by Andromeda's Hero, Spanish Chestnut, Mayan King, Diamond Isle and Texcess.

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The Nick Zito-trained Andromeda's Hero flew past 52-1 shot Summer Legacy in the final furlong and powered home to a convincing 2 ½-length victory in Saturday's $100,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes, a 1 1/16-mile test for 3-year-olds at Tampa Bay Downs.

Zito used last year's Davis as a springboard to the Triple Crown for The Cliff's Edge, who ran second.

The entry left the gate as the 9-5 wagering favorite and Andromeda's Hero returned $5.60, $3.60 and $2.80.  Summer Legacy ($26, $10.40) completed a $136.40 exacta. Captain Lindsay was $4.60.

BRIDAL PATH - PARAMOUNT'S 14TH GRAD TO WIN

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 18, 2003 - Facing a full field in a two turn maiden special weight race at Calder, two-year-old filly BRIDAL PATH bested the rest by two lengths to break her maiden on Saturday.  The grey daughter of ALPHABET SOUP out of the UNBRIDLED mare TORRENT broke from the outside post, stalked throughout and made a monster run in the stretch to circle the field late in the stretch. 

Trained by Martin Wolfson, BRIDAL PATH is owned by Curtis G. Mikkelsen.  Congratulations to all the winning connections of BRIDAL PATH and to co-breeder and joint seller Patricia Horth. 

FRENCH DISH 12th GRAD TO WIN FIRST START

BELMONT PARK, NY - OCTOBER 8, 2003 - In against New York breds for her debut, FRENCH DISH became the twelve Paramount Graduate to break her maiden first time out.  The two-year-old daughter of TOMORROWS CAT broke a beat slowly, but answered the call of J. Velazquez very well, moving within a half length of the lead in the stretch, then edging up to win by a length and a quarter.

Paramount congratulates her owners and breeders Donald & Mary Zuckerman as well as her trainer Mark Hennig.  We look forward to seeing more of her this season.

SPANISH EMPIRE ROMPS

LEXINGTON, KY - OCTOBER 5, 2003 - Steve Asmussen has trained yet another Paramount graduate to a very impressive win.  SPANISH EMPIRE won an allowance race at Keeneland by 9 1/4 lengths over a full field three year olds. The dark bay son of PLEASANT COLONY and half brother to FOREST CAMP earned the lead in this mile and one eighth test immediately out of the gate and never looked behind him. 

SPANISH EMPIRE was a $400,000 Keeneland October yearling.  Congratulations to owners Jubilee Stable and Twin Creeks Farm, trainer Steve Asmussen, and breeder John R. Gaines Thoroughbreds and Twins Creeks Farm. 

 PRETTY QUIET RUN NEW WINNER

WOODBINE, CAN - OCTOBER 2, 2003 - Making her first start in a $32K claiming race, PRETTY QUIET RUN burst into the winner circle breaking her maiden well from off the pace.  The two-year-old daughter of REAL QUIET stalked the field from nearly last, then unable to find room in the upper stretch, found running room late to win by a half length.

Congratulations to owners Equilease Racing Stable, trainer John Charalambous and breeder David Plummer.

2002 GRAD HAJJI'S HONOR NEW STAKE WINNER

BAY MEADOWS, CA - SEPTEMBER 28, 2003 - In the style of CAME HOME and other recent tales of successful sale buy backs, Fran and Stan Hodge's HONOR AND GLORY colt HAJJI'S HONOR has proven their owners absolutely right by winning the San Mateo S. at Bay Meadows on Sunday.  Mr. and Mrs. Hodge have proven they were far wiser than anyone looking at the bay colt on the sale grounds at the 2002 Fasig-Tipton July Sale.  Even Pat Costello himself has tipped his hat to their wise decision

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The colt was hammered down in July 2002 with a final bid of $70,000, however the Hodge's saw a brighter future for the colt in taking him home.  Now racing under the Hodge's colors of Hajji Farm, HAJJI'S HONOR has won two races and run second in four starts and has current earnings of just over $55,000.  His effort in the San Mateo S. was a strong one, after being bumped on both sides at the start, he rallied four wide in the stretch to catch RAZEN HAZEN at the wire. Congratulations to Stan and Fran Hodge and their trainer Charles Jenda.  Best of luck in your colt's racing future.

PENNY'S FORTUNE 11TH GRAD TO WIN

FLORENCE, KY - SEPTEMBER 27, 2003 - The regally bred PENNY'S FORTUNE has become the eleventh Paramount Graduate to break her maiden and once again has done it in her first time out.  The daughter of STORM CAT out of LOVLIER LINDA stalked the pace nicely before making a good move to the inside of the field.  She was challenged in the stretch, but prevailed to break her maiden by a length and a half.

Congratulations to owners Howard and Mary Lester, trainer Burk Kessinger and breeder Gaines-Gentry Thoroughbreds and Pacelco S.A.  We hope to see this half sister to OLD TRIESTE in the winners circle again very soon.

PARAMOUNT'S SEPTEMBER CONSIGNMENT STRONG

LEXINGTON, KY - SEPTEMBER 2003 - Once again finding themselves on the list of the top ten consignors at this year's Keeneland September Yearling Sale, Paramount had yet another very successful sale.  The 2003 consignment was led by very strong individuals highlighted by Hip 242, a filly by EL PRADO out of TEDARSHANA (GB) who was purchased by Chiefswood Stables for $650,000. 

In addition, hip 417 - a filly by SAINT BALLADO out of LILAC GARDEN - was purchased by Darley for an attractive $575,000 figure and hip 96 - a very good AWESOME AGAIN colt out of the mare FIGHTING JET - was purchased for $500,000 by Fleetwood Management. 

Paramount Sales would like to thank not only everyone that purchased horses this September, but also those people who were strong under bidders.  Congratulations to all those sellers who consigned with Paramount Sales and best of luck to everyone with their purchases.

CAT BUSTER STALKS TO WIN

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY - AUGUST 20, 2003 - Trainer Steve Asmussen pulled a cat out of his hat when CAT BUSTER debuted impressively at Saratoga.  The Paramount grad and half brother to two time champion HOUSEBUSTER won his five furlong maiden race in :57.47 seconds.   The son of TALE OF THE CAT stalked about five lengths off the lead into the stretch thereafter clearing the field and besting his rivals by two and three quarter lengths. Congratulations to owners Keith Asmussen and Oceanfront Properties, trainer Steve Asmussen and breeders Gaines-Gentry Thoroughbreds and Pacelco SA.

WITHDRAWN AND HAJJI'S HONOR WINNERS

AUGUST, 2003 - Paramount sale yearlings WITHDRAWN and HAJJI'S HONOR each broke their maidens during the month of August.  Their combined wins tallied an impressive 13 1/2 lengths.  Congratulations to WITHDRAWN'S owner Gene Phelps and trainer Judi Hicklin, and congratulations to HAJJI'S HONOR'S owner Hajji Farm and trainer Charles J. Jenda. 

LA CHAPOSA FILLY IS THE TOPS

LEXINGTON, KY  - JULY 16, 2003 - Pat Costello had confidence in the FUSAICHI PEGASUS filly the moment she stepped out of her stall for her first show on the Fasig-Tipton sale grounds and the filly did not disappoint.  Show after show the filly exuded class to all lookers.  The final bid demonstrated that as this filly from the first crop of FUSAICHI PEGASUS out of LA CHAPOSA brought a final bid of $800,000 by Tim McMurray on behalf of Stan Fulton. 

Paramount consigned the filly for New York businessman William Schettine who acquired LA CHAPOSA's 2002 offspring at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale for $410,000.  Paramount would like to congratulate Mr. Schettine, Mr. Fulton and Tim McMurray.  If this filly takes after last year's class of yearlings, she will be seen in the winners circle soon and often.           Anne Eberheart Photo

MAPLE SYRPLE TOUGH IN SCHUYLERVILLE

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY - JULY 23, 2003 - After her commanding win at Woodbine in June, MAPLE SYRPLE was strong in her first attempt in Graded Stake company.   Breaking from the far outside post position, the daughter of AMERICAN CHANCE took the lead immediately, briefly held it then relinquished it to the eventual winner only to be beaten by a length and a half. 

MAPLE SYRPLE is the third Graded Stake horse from Paramount Sales' 2002 yearling graduates. Congratulations to owner Team Valor and trainer Mark Casse.

BERRY BERRY KEEPS STREAK ALIVE

PRAIRIE MEADOWS - JULY 6, 2003 - After breaking her maiden in early June, BERRY BERRY has continued the amazing streak put together by 2002 Paramount Sale Graduates.  On Sunday, the dark bay daughter of DEFRERE won The Prairie Gold Lassie at Prairie Meadows to be the fourth graduate to win a stake race in four stake starts.  Breaking from the rail, the filly quickly got the lead and never looked back, taking the five furlong race by a length.  Congratulations to the connections of BERRY BERRY, owner Hunt Stables and trainer Larry Hunt, and to the filly's seller, Drumkenny Farm.

ANTONIUS PIUS TAKES THE RAILWAY

THE CURRAGH, IRELAND - June 29, 2003 - Paramount Consignment topper ANTONIUS PIUS added the Group 2 Railway Stakes to his resume Sunday, as Paramount Sales added a second Group/Graded graduate to its roster.  The $1.5M Keeneland July yearling ran professionally as he overcame a less than optimal post to be ridden "hands and heels" to the wire to win by a half length.  Trainer Aidan O'Brien has included the G1 Phoenix S. as well as the G1National Stakes in his plans for ANTONIUS PIUS' future.  Congratulations to owner Michael Tabor, trainer Aidan O'Brien, purchaser Demi O'Byrne, and breeder Dr. Tony Ryan of Castleton-Lyons.

HECKLE IMPRESSIVE IN TREMONT

BELMONT PARK - JUNE 28, 2003 - HECKLE, the dark steel gray son of Hennessy, impressed once again as he won the Grade 3 Tremont S. at Belmont Park by more than three lengths.  After breaking well, he held the lead at each pole in front of strong contenders such as ADAGE, BEST TO BE KING and KORSAKOFF.  In addition to earning his share of the $100,000 purse and graded stake winning status, HECKLE became Paramount Sales first Graded Stake winner from the 2002 graduate roster.  Dogwood Stable reports HECKLE may start next in the G2 Sanford at Saratoga on July 24th, and later in the G2 Saratoga Special August 13th.  Congratulations to owner Dogwood Stable, trainer Todd Pletcher, and breeder Gaines-Gentry Thoroughbreds.

SWEET AS MAPLE SYRPLE

WOODBINE, CANADA - JUNE 28, 2003 - After being bumped at the start, two-year-old filly MAPLE SYRPLE gave the boys a taste of her own sweet medicine when she gained command of the lead at the three-eighth pole to win the Clarendon S. by three and a half lengths. The daughter of AMERICAN CHANCE is only the second filly to win this race in its history.  She is now heading for the Grade 2 Schuylerville at Saratoga July 23.  MAPLE SYRPLE helped complete a perfect stake winning trifecta for Paramount graduates over the weekend, along with winners ANTONIUS PIUS and HECKLE.  Congratulations to owner Team Valor and trainer Mark Casse.

BERRY BERRY Impressive

PRAIRIE MEADOWS - JUNE 1, 2003 - BERRY BERRY has become the seventh Paramount Graduate from eight starters to step into the winner's circle.  The dark bay filly may be a part of what could be an unprecedented start for any sales consignor.  The daughter DEFRERE tallied one in the win column after coming from off the pace to win by a neck.  Congratulations to the connections of BERRY BERRY, owner Hunt Stables and trainer Larry Hunt, and to the filly's seller, Drumkenny Farm.

After this win Pat Costello said, "I can't believe this streak can continue.  It's unbelievable."  A rumor is now running rampant that Costello has said he will open the bar at McCarthy's for all if Paramount graduates extend the streak to 11 winners for 12 starters. 

MAPLE SYRPLE Commanding At Woodbine

WOODBINE - MAY 31, 2003 - Paramount Sales' sixth winner to enter the winner's circle won at Woodbine on the last day of May.  MAPLE SYRPLE, a two-year-old AMERICAN CHANCE filly dusted her rivals by eight lengths running four and a half furlongs in :52 1/5 seconds.  The filly cashed in on the win taking her part of a very lucrative $60,600 maiden purse.  Congratulations to owner, Team Valor, and trainer Mark Casse. 

In The Bag For BAGITDON'TCHARGEIT

MONMOUTH PARK - MAY 29, 2003 - Enthusiasm was the order of the day for Tottenwood Farm, the breeders of BAGITDON'TCHARGEIT, who broke her maiden in a five furlong maiden race at Monmouth Park.  After breaking just a beat slowly, the two-year-old DEVIL'S BAG filly wasn't far behind by the half mile pole.  The dark bay opened two lengths in the stretch and finished with a four and three-quarter length view of daylight to the second place finisher.  The five furlongs was run in :59 4/5 seconds.  Congratulations to Tottenwood Farm, and BAGITDON'TCHARGEIT's owner and trainer, Michael Gill and Gamaliel Vazquez.

$1.5 Million Dollar Danzig Colt Wins Debut Going Away

GOWRAN PARK, IRELAND - MAY 14, 2003 - Paramount Sales top seller of 2002 won his first start by 6 easy lengths in a maiden race at Gowran Park in Ireland. The $1.5 million DANZIG - CATCHASCATCHCAN (GB) colt purchased by Demi O'Byrne on behalf of Michael Tabor is now named ANTONIUS PIUS.  The bay colt is trained by Aidan O'Brien, who has now won this seven furlong maiden race five years in a row.  The previous Ballydoyle runners to earn their rites of passage in the Gowran maiden race include BACH, LANDSEER, and SPARTACUS, all of whom progressed to Group 1 races.

EAST BAY Wins Impressively In First Start At Keeneland

...now stake placed at Churchill Downs

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 3, 2003 - After breaking her maiden quite impres-sively at Keeneland, EAST BAY was quick to earn black type by running a good third in the Three Chimney's Juvenile on the Derby undercard.  The filly beat several good colts as they covered five furlongs in 57.47.

LEXINGTON, KY - APRIL 10, 2003 -  Both Paramount Sales' and STORMIN' FEVER'S first starter, EAST BAY, won impressively in her first start at Keeneland.  The two-year-old filly gamely dueled for the lead in the early going.  After shaking off that foe, EAST BAY opened up in the stretch to

win by five widening lengths.  Her trainer, Dallas Stewartcommented on EAST BAY's professionalism, saying he expects very good things from her in the future. 

HECKLE Stunning In Debut

LEXINGTON, KY - APRIL 18, 2003 - After posting outstanding works while stabled at Keeneland, HECKLE, the steel grey son of Hennessy, broke his maiden in his first start, equaling a track record that has stood for three decades. The $90,000 Paramount Sales Keeneland July Sale graduate is reported by the Dogwood Stable website to be on course to run in the June 6 Flash Stakes at Belmont Park which may then put him on track for the G1 Hopeful at Saratoga.

PARISIENNE Winner In First Start

HALLANDALE, FL - APRIL 12, 2003 - PARISIENNE, a speedy daughter of the ultra-quick GOOD AND TOUGH, broke her maiden in her first start at Gulfstream Park, beating a field of nine by a length.  The Paramount Sales graduate ran the three furlongs in 33.48 seconds.  PARISIENNE is being aimed for a stake race off this strong effort.

Paramount Closes Keeneland Year with Steady November

Paramount close it's first full year at Keeneland with a very steady November Sale.  Highlights of this sale were several six figure weanlings including a $410,000 Fusaichi Pegasus filly out of the stakes winning mare, La Chaposa.  For full results from the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale, click here.  Paramount would like to thank all of the sellers who consigned with them in November.

Thank You to our buyers - Paramount would like to thank all of our buyers, as well as all other bidders for their support of our consignment at the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale.  Good luck to each of you on all of your purchases.

Paramount Sizzles at Keeneland

"$1.5 million Danzig-Catchascatchcan Colt Paramount's inaugural consignment at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale opened with a bang.  Paramount led all consignors with a $588,181 average (10 or more sold) during the select session.    Paramount also had a median of $650,000, an incredible $480,000 over the sale median of $170,000 for the select session.  One of these exceptional individuals was a $1.5 million dollar colt by Danzig.  The handsome bay out of the Group 1 winning mare Catchascatchcan was purchased by Demi O'Byrne.  Paramount ended this year's sale ranked fifth in gross receipts with $9,287,900 for 80 head sold.  This gave Paramount an impressive $116,098 average for the sale.

Keeneland July A Success

"Images from Keeneland July" Paramount's inaugural consignment at the July Keeneland Selected Yearling Sale was prosperous.  Paramount sold four horses for $1,915,000, including a $750,000 Mt. Livermore colt and a $575,000 Silver Deputy filly.

Paramount Tops Average at Fasig-Tipton

Paramount's consignment had buyers eager and willing at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Selected Yearling Sale.  Selling seven horses for a total of $885,000, Paramount's average of $126,429 was nearly $30,000 over the sale average.  Included in this group were a Cryptoclearance colt for $250,000 and an Elusive Quality for $225,000.  Click here for complete sales results. Thank You to our buyers - Paramount would like to thank Kenneth McPeek, Jay Em Ess Stable, Padua Stables, Grunwald Racing Stable, Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey, Doris Tumillo and Straightaway Farm for their support at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Sale.  Good luck to each of you on all of your purchases.