Source: Gayle Van Leer Thoroughbred Services
AMERICAN THEOREM finished 2nd in the G1 American Pharoah Stakes at Santa Anita in October, however his connections decided against the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile in order to have him in peak form for his 3yr old campaign in 2020. With AMERICAN THEOREM’s impressive first time out maiden win on Aug 31, 2019 at the Del Mar Racetrack this son of American Pharoah,…
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Source: Paulick Report
(Arcadia, CA 9/27/19) Nick Alexander’s homebred Pee Wee Reese (whose dam was purchased by Gayle Van Leer) earned his second graded stakes victory in Friday’s Grade 2 Eddie D, making a move up the rail and streaking away down the stretch to win by three-quarters of a length as the 5-2 second choice. The 6-year-old son of Tribal Rule, ridden by Flavien Prat for trainer Phil D’Amato, covered five furlongs over Santa Anita’s firm turf course in 55.33 seconds.
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Source: Equibase
Gayle Van Leer client Kretz Racing LLC finished up the 2018 Del Mar Fall meet as leading owner by number of Wins. Congratulations to their trainer George Papaprodromou and his hard working staff that made this happen.
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Source: Paulick Report
Nick Alexander’s homebred mare Enola Gray has officially been retired from racing, according to drf.com, and will be bred in 2019. The 5-year-old daughter of Alexander’s stallion Grazen won six stakes races over her career, including the Grade 3 Wilshire at Santa Anita at a mile on the turf.
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Source: TVG
(Del Mar, CA 8/17/18) TVG profiles multiple Grade 1 winner and earner of $5.6m, Best Pal whose career Gayle Van Leer managed for John and Betty Mabee’s Golden Eagle Farm. The Grade 2 Best Pal Stakes for 2yr olds, run annually at the Del Mar Racetrack, is named in honor of this fan favorite who raced through his 7yr old year.
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Source: Santa Anita Press Release
(Arcadia, CA 3/29/18) RACING ROYALTY—In his first-ever horse show appearance, 11-year-old Royal F J (Gayle Van Leer yearling purchase), who was retired sound this past October with nine wins from 102 starts (read about him making his milestone 100th start) and earnings of $568,150 made a stunning appearance this past Saturday at the Thoroughbred Classic Horse Show at Galway Downs.
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Source: Golden Gate Fields Press Release
ARCADIA, Calif. (Nov. 17, 2017)– Effective opening day, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017, there will be a new voice by the San Francisco Bay, as Golden Gate Fields has announced the hiring of Matt Dinerman, who has served as track announcer for the past three years at Emerald Downs near Seattle. At Age 25, the California native brings enthusiasm and dynamic talent to the iconic facility. “A Home Run for Golden Gate Fields and California Racing“. (Note: Gayle Van Leer is very proud of the accomplishments of Matt Dinerman and is privileged to say she played a roll in getting his foot in the door on his way to his chosen career in horse racing).
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Source: Thoroughbred Daily News (TDN)
Canadian breeder Elaine Macpherson admitted she decided to “bite the bullet” when purchasing the 5-year-old mare Surrender (Stormy Atlantic), in foal to Morning Line, for $40,000 at the 2014 Keeneland November Sale (Gayle Van Leer, agent).
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Source: Paulick Report
For her sale price ($100,000 OBS April 2yr old purchase by Gayle Van Leer), Paulina’s Love has proven quite the bargain. In 13 starts, the 4-year-old Louisiana-bred has won four times and collected second or third purse money three times each.
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Source: BloodHorse
Gayle Van Leer client Ted Aroney profiled in the BloodHorse magazine regarding the success of leading sire Candy Ride as a sire and his role in the story of developing him along with that of Gayle Van Leer.
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