Ivy Creek 2019 - V is for Victory, Sleipnir, Ducati, & Bellagio

[align=center][color=green]ICh. V is for Victory
2008 chestnut stallion standing 17.0hh
Jazz It Up (G) x Dark Victory § (x created)
Breeder’s Cup nominated
SILVER-RATED (3.3)
FEE: $5,000 LFG


ON THE TRACK - NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

WINS: Canadian International (Gr.1), Forego Stakes (Gr.1), Pimlico Special (Gr.1) - twice!, Arlington Million (Gr.1), Queen Elizabeth Stakes (Gr.1), Caulfield Sprint (Gr.2), San Marcos Stakes (Gr.2), Strub Stakes (Gr.2)
PLACES: Pacific Classic (Gr.1), July Cup (Gr.1), Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (Gr.1), Portrero Grande Breeders’ Cup Handicap (Gr.2)
SPEED RECORDS: 10f turf at age 5, 10f turf at age 5


IN THE SHED

Two crops to race
Winners: 59%
Stakes Winners: 15% (6% MSW)
Average Earnings: $115,207
Highlights: MSW Ch. Silent Victor, MSW Ch. Crowning Victory, SW Ch. Don’t Pass Go, SW Captain’s Pride, SW Carry the Day, SP Final Victory, SP Fooled Again, SP Razamatazz

[color=green]ICh. V IS FOR VICTORY would be best suited to produce foals that will peak at 3 years old or later, since he had his best year at age 4. We hope that they will inherit his ability to thrive on both dirt and turf surfaces, and they should do well at classic distances - most of his accolades were earned between 8 and 10f. At a tall 17.0hh, he will add class and legginess to your future foals. As a young sire, he has the potential to still prove himself as a world-class sire if we are lucky. Breeding to V IS FOR VICTORY is potentially a chance to breed to an up-and-coming sire for a reasonable fee before his siring abilities are fully realized (and demand and fees increased to match).[/align]


BOOKINGS:

FEB 1A - Claire de Lune - Ivy Creek Farm
FEB 1B - Madame Justice - Ivy Creek Farm
FEB 2A - Sumptner - Final Furlong
FEB 2B - Sydney Ellen - Ivy Creek Farm
MAR 1A - Violet Haze - Ivy Creek Farm
MAR 1B - Banafrit - Ivy Creek Farm
MAR 2A - Fleur’s Debate - Ivy Creek Farm
MAR 2B - Time For Belles - Ivy Creek Farm
MAR 3A - Sweet Home Alabama - Ivy Creek Farm
MAR 3B - Lovespell - Ivy Creek Farm
APR 1A - Evanescence - Ivy Creek Farm
APR 1B - D’lightful - Ivy Creek Farm
APR 2A - Shameka - Final Furlong
APR 2B - Heart Breaker - Final Furlong
MAY 1A - Graceful Gold - Ivy Creek Farm
MAY 1B - What’s Your Dream - Ivy Creek Farm
MAY 2A -
MAY 2B -
JUN 1A - Runaway Angel - Ivy Creek Farm
JUN 1B - Uptown Girl - Ivy Creek Farm
JUN 2A - Three Spectacles - Fox Run
JUN 2B -
JUL 1A - Olympic Gold - Ivy Creek Farm
JUL 1B -
JUL 2A -
JUL 2B -
AUG 1A - Bejeweled - Stillwater Farms
AUG 1B -
AUG 2A -
AUG 2B -

[align=center][color=green]ICh. Sleipnir
2008 dark bay stallion standing 15.0hh
NCh. Lucky Cigar (G) x NCh. You Belong (G) (x Danzig {G})
Breeder’s Cup nominated
BRONZE -RATED (2.2)
FEE: $5,000 LFG


ON THE TRACK - NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

2010 2 YEAR OLD COLT OF THE YEAR
WINS: Blue Diamond Stakes (Gr.1), Champagne Stakes (Gr.1), Hopeful Stakes (Gr.1), Preakness Stakes (Gr.1), Suburban Handicap (Gr.1), Planet Hollywood Breeders’ Stakes (Gr.2), Nasua Stakes (Gr.3)
PLACES: Del Mar Futurity (Gr.1), Belmont Stakes (Gr.1), Travers Stakes (Gr.1), Woodward Stakes (Gr.1), Jockey Club Gold Cup (Gr.1), The Black Breeders’ Stakes (Gr.1), Vosburgh Stakes (Gr.1), Maribyrnong Plate (Gr.2), What’s It Worth Breeders’ Stakes (Gr.2), Lonesome Glory Breeders’ Stakes (Gr.2), Del Mar Handicap (Gr.2)
SHOWS: Jockey Club Gold Cup (Gr.3), Kentucky Derby (Gr.3), Spectacular Bid Breeders’ Stakes (Gr.3), Whitney Handicap (Gr.3), Pimlico Special (Gr.3), Victoria Racing Club Stakes (Gr.3)
SPEED RECORDS: 9.5f dirt at age 3


IN THE SHED

Two crops to race
Winners: 47%
Stakes Winners: 8% (6% MSW)
Average earnings: $61,140
Highlights: MSW GCh. Laevateinn, MSW Ch. Seven Snakes, SW Ch. Frigg, SP Odin

[color=green]ICh. SLEIPNIR was the 2 Year Old Colt of the Year, so he would likely be suited to producing early maturers.  In addition, he had a stellar 3 year old career, finishing in the top three in all phases of the Triple Crown - arguably proving himself to be one of the top three 3YOs of his generation as well.  Standing 15hh, he’s not going to add any height, so taller mares might pair better with him.  As a young sire, his fees remain affordable until he is able to prove himself in the shed.[/align]


BOOKINGS:

FEB 1A - Into The Void - Ivy Creek Farm
FEB 1B - Oh So Proud - Ivy Creek Farm
FEB 2A - Foxy Ruby - Ivy Creek Farm
FEB 2B - Indywind - Ivy Creek Farm
MAR 1A - Heartless - Ivy Creek Farm
MAR 1B - Afterglow - Ivy Creek Farm
MAR 2A - Etta James - Ivy Creek Farm
MAR 2B - Twirlaway - Ivy Creek Farm
MAR 3A - Stay Forever - Ivy Creek Farm
MAR 3B - Singsong - Ivy Creek Farm
APR 1A - Girlfight - Ivy Creek Farm
APR 1B - Pegasus Pride - Ivy Creek Farm
APR 2A - Madd Karol - Ivy Creek Farm
APR 2B - SpectacularDiamond - Stillwater Farms
MAY 1A - Manhattan Melody - Ivy Creek Farm
MAY 1B - Murder By Numbers - Ivy Creek Farm
MAY 2A - A Capella - Stillwater Farms
MAY 2B - Fabulous Mike - Mynyyd Ysbryd Stable
JUN 1A - Mai Tai Princess - Ivy Creek Farm
JUN 1B - Celtic Circle - The Grey Stable
JUN 2A -
JUN 2B -
JUL 1A - Wrapped Around - Ivy Creek Farm
JUL 1B -
JUL 2A -
JUL 2B -
AUG 1A -
AUG 1B -
AUG 2A -
AUG 2B -

[align=center][color=green]NCh. Ducati
2014 black stallion standing 16.2hh
Ch. Magic Cross (S) x Ch. Pennysurprise (G) (x Townsend Prince {G})
Breeder’s Cup nominated
FEE: $10,000 LFG
Due to the limited number of slots available


ON THE TRACK - NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

WINS: Futurity Stakes (Gr.1), Nunthorpe Stakes (Gr.1), Breeder’s Cup Classic (Gr.1), Queen’s Plate Stakes (Gr.1), Bashford Manor Stakes (Gr.2), Remsen Stakes (Gr.2), San Felipe Stakes (Gr.2), La Jolla Handicap (Gr.3)
PLACES: Champagne Stakes (Gr.1), Cigar Mile (Gr.1), Wood Memorial (Gr.1)
SHOWS: Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (Gr.1), Amsterdam Stakes (Gr.2), Best Pal Stakes (Gr.3), Flash Stakes (Gr.3)


IN THE SHED

It’s his first year at stud!

[color=green]NCh. DUCATI had a strong 2- and 3-year old career, making him an ideal match for most mares.  He excelled in the classic distances over dirt (with a couple wins on turf to show versatility).  These conditions match some of the biggest races - think: Triple Crown - so we hope to use Ducati to breed tomorrow’s Derby hopefuls.  Spots are limited, because he really is my ideal in terms of talent, height, preferences, and age of maturity, and will primarily be an in-house stud to begin with.[/align]


BOOKINGS:

FEB 1A - Bold Jewel - Ivy Creek Farm
FEB 1B - Ciao Bella - Ivy Creek Farm
FEB 2A - Keria Toon - Ivy Creek Farm
FEB 2B - Lucky In Love - Ivy Creek Farm
MAR 1A - Must Be Royal - Ivy Creek Farm
MAR 1B - Pussycat Doll - Ivy Creek Farm
MAR 2A - Takin the Highroad - Ivy Creek Farm
MAR 2B - With A Fleurish - Ivy Creek Farm
MAR 3A - Devil’s Dream - Ivy Creek Farm
MAR 3B - Holy Smokes - Ivy Creek Farm
APR 1A - Mango Frappe - Ivy Creek Farm
APR 1B - Oh So Sharp - Ivy Creek Farm
APR 2A - I’m A Star - Ivy Creek Farm
APR 2B - Kiasport - Ivy Creek Farm
MAY 1A - Sovereign Song - Ivy Creek Farm
MAY 1B - It’s All Yours - Ivy Creek Farm
MAY 2A - Theatrical Lady - Ivy Creek Farm
MAY 2B - Just Danzig - Generous Bloodstock
JUN 1A - Lucky Fox - Ivy Creek Farm
JUN 1B - Dark Side - Marshall Creek Ranch
JUN 2A - Marshall Creek Ranch
JUN 2B - My Lady’s Princess - Black Storm West
JUL 1A - Hawaiian Ice - Ivy Creek Farm
JUL 1B - Playful Breeze - Ivy Creek Farm
JUL 2A - Twilight Embers - Ivy Creek Farm
JUL 2B - Lightning Strikes - Fox Run
AUG 1A - Dixie Love - Ivy Creek Farm
AUG 1B - Springwalker - Ivy Creek Farm
AUG 2A - Cajoled Halo - Four Aces Stables
AUG 2B - Here’s to Luck - Rainee Thoroughbreds

[align=center][color=green]NCh. Bellagio
2008 dark bay stallion standing 16.0hh
Lonesome Glory (S) x Foolish Question § (x created)
Breeder’s Cup nominated
SILVER-RATED (3.2)
FEE: $5,000 LFG


ON THE TRACK - ACHIEVEMENTS

WINS: Australian Derby (Gr.1), Irish Two Thousand Guineas (Gr.1), Jockey Club Gold Cup (Gr.1), Whitney Handicap (Gr.1), Dubai World Cup (Gr.1), Stephen Foster Stakes (Gr.1), Sanford Stakes (Gr.2), Amsterdam Stakes (Gr.2), What’s It Worth Breeders’ Stakes (Gr.2), La Troienne (Gr.3), Swale Stakes (Gr.3)
PLACES: Spectacular Bid Breeders’ Stakes (Gr.1), Sunshine Millions Sprint (Gr.1), Whitney Handicap (Gr.1), San Fernando Breeders’ Cup (Gr.2), Strub Stakes (Gr.2), Cross Roads Breeders’ Cup (Gr.3)
SHOWS: Champagne Stakes (Gr.1), Hopeful Stakes (Gr.1), Metropolitan Stakes (Gr.1), Crimson Lad Breeders’ Stakes (Gr.3)
SPEED RECORDS: 7.5f dirt at age 3, 9f dirt at age 3


IN THE SHED

Three crops to race
Winners: 60%
Stakes Winners: 7% (2% MSW)
Average earnings: $80,702
Highlights: MSW GCh. Coquette, SW Ch. Brianza, SW Foolish Queen, SP Ch. Dian Diaz, SP Gambling Fool, SP Clever Question, SP Silver Mage, SP Glitter Strip

[color=green]NCh. BELLAGIO…[/align]


BOOKINGS:

FEB 1A - Indy’s Moment - Ivy Creek Farm
FEB 1B - Lucky Ducky - Ivy Creek Farm
FEB 2A - Renegade Song - Ivy Creek Farm
FEB 2B - Ruth Sage - Ivy Creek Farm
MAR 1A - Cosmopolitan - Ivy Creek Farm
MAR 1B - Always Ladylike - Ivy Creek Farm
MAR 2A - Nicole’s Majic - Ivy Creek Farm
MAR 2B - Tustin Girl - Final Furlong
MAR 3A - A Classic Tiger - Final Furlong
MAR 3B - Clever Lingard - Final Furlong
APR 1A - Confession - Starfish Stables
APR 1B - Glamour Shot - Four Aces Stables
APR 2A - Roxy Roller - Ivy Creek Farm
APR 2B - Queen Catarina - Ivy Creek Farm
MAY 1A - Cigarillo - Ivy Creek Farm
MAY 1B - Gallant Cee - Final Furlong
MAY 2A - Fire and Ice - Generous Bloodstock
MAY 2B - Bella’s Lullaby - Tall Oaks Farm
JUN 1A - Classic Irish - Ivy Creek Farm
JUN 1B - Greylin - Clicker Lab
JUN 2A -
JUN 2B -
JUL 1A - Highland Treasure - Ivy Creek Farm
JUL 1B -
JUL 2A -
JUL 2B -
AUG 1A -
AUG 1B -
AUG 2A -
AUG 2B -

Could I get Ducati’s May2b for Just Danzig please?

Hi Alyssa,

Can I send these mares over?

V is for Victory - Bejeweled (Aug 1)
Sleipnir - SpectacularDiamond (Apr 2), A Cappella (May 2)

Can I please have June 1b and 2a for Ducati and March 3a and 3b for Bear Witness? Mares undetermined. Thank you

Hi Alyssa,

Could I please get an April 1 slot to Bear Witness for Sun Spot?

Thanks.

BTW - Did you plan to retire Exit Poll and Fight The Twilight too or just Bear Witness?

Can I get Ducati’s June 2B for My Lady’s Princess?

Could I get Jul 2B to Ducati for Lightning Strikes please

(also your links to Ducati and Bear Witness go to Sleipnir)

Could I get 2A to Ducati for Cajoled Halo and Match 3B to Bear Witness for Glamour Shot Please.

I’ve got everyone on there!

Four Aces - I assume you meant the August spot for Ducati (those were the only two left), so I gave it to you!  Also, Marshall Creek requested March 3B, so I gave your mare an April 1 spot instead if that’s ok.  :slight_smile:

BEAR WITNESS and DUCATI are out on lease and will be retired as soon as they return (January 31).

At this time, we plan to run both FIGHT THE TWILIGHT and EXIT POLL for 2019, because they both won most of their stakes races last year (and thus seem capable of doing well again this year).  They will retire once their performance starts to fade.  But since I’m not the best at being active at the moment, they will most likely renew their leases with Starfish Stables.

Thank you for your interest!

Can I book Sleipnir’s May 2B spot for Fabulous Mike?

She’s all booked!

Hi Alyssa,

Would you have a late May slot to Bellagio for Fire And Ice? She’s half to Coquette.

After much deliberation, I have decided that BEAR WITNESS will actually NOT be retiring to stud this year. His last win seemed like a fluke when I glanced at his race overview, but upon closer inspection, he’s actually done really well his last two times out, as Starfish seems to have found a new strategy for him.

As a result, all of my bookings to him will now go to BELLAGIO, who just joined us. Any slots booked to Bear can be transferred to him at the same rate/same slot if desired. Otherwise, he will stand for $5,000 LFG. Info will be updated when I get a chance.

Thank you for understanding!

I’ve got Fire and Ice in!  I’m really excited to see what that combo can produce.  :slight_smile:

Thanks, I’m hoping they’ll make a nice cross :slight_smile:

Can I get the last slot to Ducatti if it is still open? I’d like to send Here’s to Luck (Lucky Cigar x American Black) (S) to him if I could.

Hi, could I get Bellagio’s JUN 1B for Greylin? She’s still racing.

It’s a little belated, but everyone has been added!  Thank you for choosing my boys.  :slight_smile:

Can I get the June 2A to V is for Victory for Three Spectacles please?

Got her! Thanks!