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'''Eddington''' (foaled in 2001) is a millionaire American [[Thoroughbred]] racehorse and successful sire. Bred in [[Kentucky]] by Carl Rosen and Associates and raced under the [[Willmott Stables]] banner (Nom de course for Peter Willmott). He finished racing with a record of 6-3-6 in 17 starts with career earnings of [[United States dollar|$]]1,216,760. Eddington was best known for his wins in the grade one [[Pimlico Special]] and the grade two [[Gulfstream Park Handicap]] as well as his in-the-money showing in the grade one [[Preakness Stakes]].<ref>Pedigree Online, Thoroughbred Database;[http://www.pedigreequery.com/eddington3].</ref>
'''Eddington''' (foaled in 2001) is a millionaire American [[Thoroughbred]] racehorse and successful sire bred in [[Kentucky]] by Carl Rosen and Associates and raced under the [[Willmott Stables]] banner (Nom de course for Peter Willmott). He finished racing with a record of 6-3-6 in 17 starts and career earnings of [[United States dollar|$]]1,216,760. Eddington was best known for his wins in the Grade I [[Pimlico Special]] and the Grade II [[Gulfstream Park Handicap]] as well as his in-the-money showing in the Grade I [[Preakness Stakes]].<ref>Pedigree Online, Thoroughbred Database;[http://www.pedigreequery.com/eddington3].</ref>
As a yearling, he was sent to Ocala, Florida to the master horsemen Art Fisher where he received all of his valuable, fundamental lessons.
As a yearling, he was sent to Ocala, Florida, to the master horsemen Art Fisher.


== Two year-old season ==
== Two-year-old season ==
Eddington was a late developing colt that only raced once as two year-old. He placed second in his first time out. In fact it was the late start in his career, his lack of experience and most of all, his lack of graded stakes earnings that kept him out of the 2004 [[Kentucky Derby]].
Eddington was a late-developing colt and only raced once as two year-old. He placed second in his first time out.


== Three year-old season ==
== Three-year-old season ==
At age three he sprinted up the ladder of success very quickly, winning his maiden and an allowance race both at [[Gulfstream Park]]. He started the year out on a high note by winning the grade three [[Calder Derby]] at nine furlongs on the Turf at [[Calder Race Course]] on New Year's Day. He had enormous success by finishing in-the-money in five graded stakes races later that year.
At age three, Eddington won his maiden race and an allowance, both at [[Gulfstream Park]]. He started the year by winning the Grade III [[Calder Derby]] at nine furlongs on the turf at [[Calder Race Course]] on New Year's Day. He also finished in the money in five graded stakes races later that year.


On the road to the [[United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing|Triple Crown]], Eddington placed third in [[New York]]'s two biggest prep races at [[Aqueduct Racetrack]]. He finished third to Saratoga County in the $250,000 grade three [[Gotham Stakes]]. Then he followed that up with a solid third in a very strong field of three year-old colts in the $750,000 grade one [[Wood Memorial Stakes]] to [[Tapit]].
On the road to the [[United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing|Triple Crown]], Eddington placed third in [[New York]]'s two biggest prep races at [[Aqueduct Racetrack]]. He finished third to Saratoga County in the $250,000 Grade III [[Gotham Stakes]]. Then he was third in the $750,000 Grade I [[Wood Memorial Stakes]] to [[Tapit]].


He was then entered by his trainer Mark Hennig into a very ambitious spot the $1,000,000 grade one [[Preakness Stakes]] at [[Pimlico Race Course]]. As the field of eleven stakes winners went into the club house turn, Derby runner-up [[Lion Heart]] led while horse of the year, [[Smarty Jones]] sat right off his flank as Eddington fell back to a stalkers position in sixth. Going into the far turn, Lion Heart sprinted out to a three length lead as most of the field bunch up together. As the field hit the top of the stretch, Smarty Jones passed Lion Heart and widened his lead with every stride. Eddington was placed seventh but started closing on the leaders except Smarty Jones who went on to break a 130 year old record for largest winning margin. [[Rock Hard Ten]] finished second and Eddington finished third claiming the $100,000 show money.
Trainer Mark Hennig then entered Eddington in the $1,000,000 Grade I [[Preakness Stakes]] at [[Pimlico Race Course]]. As the field of eleven stakes winners went into the club house turn, Derby runner-up [[Lion Heart]] led while eventual Horse of the Year [[Smarty Jones]] sat off his flank as Eddington fell back to a stalker's position in sixth. Going into the far turn, Lion Heart sprinted out to a three- length lead as most of the field bunched up. As the field hit the top of the stretch, Smarty Jones passed Lion Heart and widened his lead with every stride. Eddington was seventh but started closing on the leaders except Smarty Jones, who broke a 130-year-old record for largest winning margin in the Preakness . [[Rock Hard Ten]] finished second and Eddington finished third, earning $100,000.


Later that summer Eddington had another late close to place third in the grade one [[Travers Stakes]] at [[Saratoga Race Course]] to Belmont winner [[Birdstone]]. He followed that up with a runner-up finish in the autumn in the grade three [[Pegasus Stakes]] at [[Meadowlands Racetrack]]. He finished his sophomore season with a record of (11): 3-2-4 for annual earnings of $605,360.
Later that summer, Eddington closed late again to place third in the Grade I [[Travers Stakes]] at [[Saratoga Race Course]] to Belmont winner [[Birdstone]]. He followed that up with a runner-up finish in the autumn in the Grade III [[Pegasus Stakes]] at [[Meadowlands Racetrack]]. He finished his sophomore season with a record of (11): 3-2-4 and annual earnings of $605,360.


== Four year-old season ==
== Four-year-old season ==
At age four Eddington started the year off with another placing when he finished third in the grade one [[Donn Handicap]] behind Saint Liam and Roses In May. He won an allowance race and then won the $300,000 grade two [[Gulfstream Park Handicap]] by three and a half lengths over Pies Prospect avenging his Pegasus loss. The ultimate bride's maid finished third again in the [[Oaklawn Handicap]] behind Grand Reward and Second of June.
At age four, Eddington started the year with a third in the Grade I [[Donn Handicap]] behind Saint Liam and Roses In May. He won an allowance race and then won the $300,000 Grade II [[Gulfstream Park Handicap]] by three and a half lengths over Pies Prospect, avenging his Pegasus loss. Eddington then finished third again in the [[Oaklawn Handicap]] behind Grand Reward and Second of June.


== Pimlico Special win ==
== Pimlico Special win ==
In May 2005, Eddington finally broke through and won his first grade one race in the $600,000 [[Pimlico Special Handicap|Pimlico Special]] at nine and a half furlongs on the dirt at [[Pimlico Race Course]] in [[Baltimore, Maryland]]. In that race Eddington defeated seven stakes winners from around the country by daylight winning by five and a half lengths over highly regarded Pollard's Vision and Presidentialaffair. That race turned out to be his last as Eddington was injured working out one month later. He went out a winner, a grade one winner. He finished his four year-old season with five for five in-the-money finishes with a record of (5): 3-0-2 and annual earnings of $602,200.<ref>2007 Maryland Jockey Club Media Guide, page 52 on March 3, 2007.</ref>
In May 2005, Eddington won his first Grade I race in the $600,000 [[Pimlico Special Handicap|Pimlico Special]] at nine and a half furlongs on the dirt at [[Pimlico Race Course]] in [[Baltimore, Maryland]]. In that race, he defeated seven stakes winners, winning by five and a half lengths over highly regarded Pollard's Vision and Presidentialaffair. That race turned out to be his last as Eddington was injured working out one month later. He finished his four-year-old season with a record of (5): 3-0-2 and annual earnings of $602,200.<ref>2007 Maryland Jockey Club Media Guide, page 52 on March 3, 2007.</ref>


== Retirement ==
== Retirement ==
Eddington was retired on June 29, 2005. He was retired to [[Claiborne Farm]] due to soft tissue injury in a front leg. He now stands at Claiborne Farm in [[Paris, Kentucky]].
Eddington was retired on June 29, 2005, to [[Claiborne Farm]] due to soft tissue injury in a front leg. He now stands at Claiborne Farm in [[Paris, Kentucky]].


In the 2008 breeding season, Eddington's stud fee was $20,000. In October 2008, [[Claiborne Farm]] announced it would drop his stud fee to $15,000 for the 2009 breeding season.<ref>"Claiborne Farm lowers stud fees for five stallions." The Thoroughbred Times, Oct 10, 2008. http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/breeding-news/2008/October/10/Claiborne-Farm-lowers-stud-fees-for-five-stallions.aspx</ref> For the 2010 breeding season, Eddington's stud fee was halved to $7500.<ref>The Thoroughbred Times Stallion Directory, http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/stallion-directory/stallion.aspx?stallion_no=6132134</ref>
In the 2008 breeding season, Eddington's stud fee was $20,000. In October 2008, [[Claiborne Farm]] announced it would drop his stud fee to $15,000 for the 2009 breeding season.<ref>"Claiborne Farm lowers stud fees for five stallions." The Thoroughbred Times, Oct 10, 2008. http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/breeding-news/2008/October/10/Claiborne-Farm-lowers-stud-fees-for-five-stallions.aspx</ref> For the 2010 breeding season, Eddington's stud fee was halved to $7500.<ref>The Thoroughbred Times Stallion Directory, http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/stallion-directory/stallion.aspx?stallion_no=6132134</ref>


In 2009 Eddington's progeny has had ten different race winners.
In 2009, Eddington's progeny has had ten different race winners.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 06:01, 1 June 2013

Eddington
SireUnbridled
GrandsireFappiano
DamFashion Star
DamsireChief's Crown
SexStallion
Foaled2001
CountryUnited States
ColourChestnut
BreederCarl Rosen Associates
OwnerWillmott Stables
TrainerMark Hennig
Record17: 6-3-6
EarningsUS$ 1,216,760
Major wins
Pimlico Special Handicap (2005)
Gulfstream Park Handicap (2005)
Calder Derby (2004)

Eddington (foaled in 2001) is a millionaire American Thoroughbred racehorse and successful sire bred in Kentucky by Carl Rosen and Associates and raced under the Willmott Stables banner (Nom de course for Peter Willmott). He finished racing with a record of 6-3-6 in 17 starts and career earnings of $1,216,760. Eddington was best known for his wins in the Grade I Pimlico Special and the Grade II Gulfstream Park Handicap as well as his in-the-money showing in the Grade I Preakness Stakes.[1] As a yearling, he was sent to Ocala, Florida, to the master horsemen Art Fisher.

Two-year-old season

Eddington was a late-developing colt and only raced once as two year-old. He placed second in his first time out.

Three-year-old season

At age three, Eddington won his maiden race and an allowance, both at Gulfstream Park. He started the year by winning the Grade III Calder Derby at nine furlongs on the turf at Calder Race Course on New Year's Day. He also finished in the money in five graded stakes races later that year.

On the road to the Triple Crown, Eddington placed third in New York's two biggest prep races at Aqueduct Racetrack. He finished third to Saratoga County in the $250,000 Grade III Gotham Stakes. Then he was third in the $750,000 Grade I Wood Memorial Stakes to Tapit.

Trainer Mark Hennig then entered Eddington in the $1,000,000 Grade I Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. As the field of eleven stakes winners went into the club house turn, Derby runner-up Lion Heart led while eventual Horse of the Year Smarty Jones sat off his flank as Eddington fell back to a stalker's position in sixth. Going into the far turn, Lion Heart sprinted out to a three- length lead as most of the field bunched up. As the field hit the top of the stretch, Smarty Jones passed Lion Heart and widened his lead with every stride. Eddington was seventh but started closing on the leaders except Smarty Jones, who broke a 130-year-old record for largest winning margin in the Preakness . Rock Hard Ten finished second and Eddington finished third, earning $100,000.

Later that summer, Eddington closed late again to place third in the Grade I Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course to Belmont winner Birdstone. He followed that up with a runner-up finish in the autumn in the Grade III Pegasus Stakes at Meadowlands Racetrack. He finished his sophomore season with a record of (11): 3-2-4 and annual earnings of $605,360.

Four-year-old season

At age four, Eddington started the year with a third in the Grade I Donn Handicap behind Saint Liam and Roses In May. He won an allowance race and then won the $300,000 Grade II Gulfstream Park Handicap by three and a half lengths over Pies Prospect, avenging his Pegasus loss. Eddington then finished third again in the Oaklawn Handicap behind Grand Reward and Second of June.

Pimlico Special win

In May 2005, Eddington won his first Grade I race in the $600,000 Pimlico Special at nine and a half furlongs on the dirt at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. In that race, he defeated seven stakes winners, winning by five and a half lengths over highly regarded Pollard's Vision and Presidentialaffair. That race turned out to be his last as Eddington was injured working out one month later. He finished his four-year-old season with a record of (5): 3-0-2 and annual earnings of $602,200.[2]

Retirement

Eddington was retired on June 29, 2005, to Claiborne Farm due to soft tissue injury in a front leg. He now stands at Claiborne Farm in Paris, Kentucky.

In the 2008 breeding season, Eddington's stud fee was $20,000. In October 2008, Claiborne Farm announced it would drop his stud fee to $15,000 for the 2009 breeding season.[3] For the 2010 breeding season, Eddington's stud fee was halved to $7500.[4]

In 2009, Eddington's progeny has had ten different race winners.

References

  1. ^ Pedigree Online, Thoroughbred Database;[1].
  2. ^ 2007 Maryland Jockey Club Media Guide, page 52 on March 3, 2007.
  3. ^ "Claiborne Farm lowers stud fees for five stallions." The Thoroughbred Times, Oct 10, 2008. http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/breeding-news/2008/October/10/Claiborne-Farm-lowers-stud-fees-for-five-stallions.aspx
  4. ^ The Thoroughbred Times Stallion Directory, http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/stallion-directory/stallion.aspx?stallion_no=6132134
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