Questroyal North’s Galilean sires first winner

Multiple stakes winner and graded stakes-placed Galilean sired his first winner when Froutien, the co-top-priced New York-bred at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May sale, won a 7-furlong maiden race Saturday at Aqueduct.

Galilean, a 9-year-old son of Uncle Mo out of the El Prado mare Fresia, stands for $3,500 at Questroyal North in Stillwater.

Froutien, purchased by bloodstock agent Mahmud Mouni for $700,000 at the Timonium sale, is the second foal out of the winning Mineshaft mare It’s Timeless. Bred by Andy and the late Susan Beadnell and foaled at their Bead Land & Cattle Co. in Pottersville, Froutien is owned by Tagermeen Racing and trained by Todd Pletcher.

Froutien, a $95,000 purchase out of the 2024 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga New York-bred sale, finished third in his debut in a 6-furlong New York-bred maiden race August 15 at Saratoga Race Course. He’s one of 10 starts for Galilean, who sits atop the New York freshman sire list through Monday with progeny earnings of $161,365.

Galilean won six of 16 starts, including stakes at 2, 3 and 4, and earned $592,522.

Former New York-based stallion Son of Thunder, a full brother to former leading New York-based freshman sire Laoban, was also represented by his first winner Tuesday.

Pine Ridge Stable’s homebred 2-year-old filly Miss Moxee gave Son of Thunder that win when she took her debut by 7 ¼ lengths in a $25,000 maiden claiming race on Presque Isle Downs’ synthetic surface. Trained by Linda Rice, Miss Moxee is out of the stakes-placed Invisible Ink mare Lotto Ticket.

Son of Thunder, a son of Uncle Mo out of the stakes-placed Speightstown mare Chattertown, previously stood at Waldorf Farm in North Chatham. He stood the 2022 season, returned to the races late that year and won two of 16 starts with four placings.

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Multiple graded stakes winner Newgrange to Stand at Sequel New York in 2026

Press Release courtesy of Sequel New York 

Sequel New York is proud to announce that Newgrange, the multiple graded stakes-winning son of Violence, will take up stud duties at Sequel New York beginning with the 2026 breeding season.

A durable and consistent performer, Newgrange captured graded stakes at 3, 4, and 5, including victories in the G2 San Antonio and back-to-back victories in the G2 San Pasqual Stakes at Santa Anita. As a three-year-old on the Kentucky Derby trail, Newgrange won the G3 Sham Stakes at SantaAnita and the G3 Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park. Over the course of his career, he amassed more than $1 million in earnings while competing at the highest levels of the sport.

“Newgrange possessed all the right physical attributes from the very beginning. On the racetrack, he demonstrated class, toughness, and an undeniable will to win. He represents exactly the type of horse I aim to purchase—and the kind of stallion breeders should be eager to breed to.” – Donato Lanni

By Violence, one of the most successful stallions of his generation, Newgrange is out of the winning Empire Maker mare Bella Chianti, making him a grandson of the legendary Unbridled. This rich pedigree combines speed, stamina, and toughness—qualities that Newgrange repeatedly displayed on the racetrack.

“When purchasing Violence, I was struck by his balance and athleticism. Newgrange reminds me of his sire in those same ways—he has that same raw physicality, competitive spirit, and ability to carry his speed over a distance. Those shared qualities give me every confidence that Newgrange will follow in Violence’s footsteps and become a terrific sire. We at Newtownanner are excited to be a major shareholder in Newgrange andlook forward to supporting him with a strong book of quality mares.” – Hanzly Albina, Newtownanner

“A striking individual with the size, scope, and athleticism to match his race record, Newgrange retires sound after a career that showcased his versatility and toughness across multiple tracks, distances, and conditions.”Newgrange embodies everything we look for in a stallion prospect. He was precocious at two, dominant at three, and proved his class and soundness competing against the best older horses. He’s a horse that breeders in New York and beyond are going to love.” – Becky Thomas

Stud fee to be announced at a later date.

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McMahon Grateful Fire Did Not Take Any Lives

[1]Press release courtesy of Bloodhorse By Joe Perez

In its 55 years of existence, McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds had never experienced a fire. So when one did occur July 5, founder Joe McMahon said he is grateful there was no loss of life.

“It could have been worse,” said McMahon “Could have been people or horses, it could have spread. We’ve got a broodmare barn that’s not that far away from here, from where the fire was. So we’re pretty fortunate with that. I’d say we’re very fortunate. I’ll take it. I’ll take (losing) all the stuff that gets destroyed that we can replace anytime over a life or horses.”

McMahon said the fire at the Saratoga Springs, N.Y., farm was still ongoing as of late Sunday afternoon.

The fire destroyed two hay barns that could hold 4,000 to 5,000 “big 1,000-pound bales,” McMahon explained.

“Our biggest challenge that we have right now is finding enough space to store the rest of the hay that hasn’t been cut yet,” he said.

McMahon said that most years the hay barns would be full but, because there had been so much rain this spring, the barns were only a third full.

The fire also destroyed several smaller buildings, including a maintenance garage for the breeding and training operation’s equipment.

The source of the fire is not known and McMahon thinks he will probably never know. He said hay was being moved into storage Saturday and guessed that there might have been a spark from a tractor.

In a statement posted online earlier Sunday, McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds thanked the community for “coming together in such an incredible way,” which helped “ensure the situation wasn’t worse.”

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Irish Hill & Dutchess Views’ Waiting sires first winner

Arindel’s homebred filly Nacho Problem graduated in her third start Sunday at Aqueduct to became the first winner for New York-based freshman sire Waiting.

Waiting, an 8-year-old unraced son of American Pharoah, stands for $2,500 at Irish Hill & Dutchess Views Stallions LLC in Stillwater.

Matched up against a group of eight first-time starters, Nacho Problem led from the start and won as the 5-2 favorite by three-quarters of a length over Devilish Grin under Christopher Elliott. Trained by Amelia Green, Nacho Problem finished third in her debut May 3 at Aqueduct and fourth in her most recent start June 8 at Saratoga Race Course.

“We have been hearing very good things from the training centers on Waiting’s first crop,” said Irish Hill & Dutchess Views’ Moe Scavullo. “It seemed likely he would have precocious runners but It is very nice to see it actually happen on the racetrack. We look forward to seeing more as the season progresses.”

Nacho Problem, making her first start on the grass after two tries on the dirt, is one of 14 foals in Waiting’s first crop.

Out of the Medaglia d’Oro mare Wait No More, Waiting topped the 2018 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga sale of selected yearlings on a bid of $1,575,000. Wait Not More is out of champion 3-year-old filly Wait a While.

Source URL: https://www.nytbreeders.org/news/2025/06/30/irish-hill-dutchess-views-waiting-sires-first-winner/

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New York breeder Susan Beadnell passes at 79

Susan Beadnell, who with her husband Andy bred Grade 1 winner Haveyougoneaway, passed away April 16 at the age of 79 at home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born in Glens Falls, Beadnell grew up at her parents’ Ed and Orabel Castens’ Ridin Hy Ranch Resort in Warrensburg. She and her husband later owned and operated Ridin Hy, transforming the dude ranch from a seasonal to year-round vacation destination. Susan became a staple at the Ridin Hy front desk for more than 40 years.

The Beadnells “retired” in 2010 and moved to their home on the Schroon River in Pottersville. They began their foray into the Thoroughbred industry in the 2000s, raising horses on their Bead Land & Cattle Company in Pottersville.

Haveyougoneaway, a daughter of Contrats out of the Beadnell-bred Wiseman’s Ferry mare One Wise Cowgirl, was born and raised at Bead Land & Cattle Company. She was originally sold by the Beadnells for $50,000 at the 2011 Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November mixed sale, and sold the following year for $105,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga New York-bred yearling sale.

Haveyougoneaway raced with success in Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Iowa and New Mexico before returning to her native state in the spring and summer of 2016. After a runner-up finish in the Critical Eye Stakes at Belmont Park, Haveyougoneaway rattled off three straight victories in the Dancing Renee at Belmont and Grade 2 Honorable Miss Handicap and Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes at Saratoga Race Course for trainer Tom Morley and owners Gary Barber and Sequel Racing. She finished seventh in the Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint at Santa Anita Park, retiring with a record of 11-4-6 and earnings of $907,425 in 27 starts and sold shortly after for $1.1 million at the Fasig-Tipton November sale.

Haveyougoneaway was voted champion New York-bred female sprinter and older dirt female in 2016.

The Beadnells also bred the topper at the 2016 Saratoga New York-bred yearling sale. Mo Diddley, a son of Uncle Mo out of the Vindication mare Miss Bodine, sold for $450,000 at Cheyenne Stables. He went on to win eight of 24 starts with $288,287 in earnings.

They also bred Collegeville Girl, a daughter of Central Banker who won the 2016 Iroquois Stakes on Empire Showcase Day at Belmont Park; 2016 champion New York-bred steeplechaser Willow U; and Nutmet, a winning New York-bred daughter of Lemon Drop Kid who sold for $190,000 at the 2012 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga sale of selected yearlings.

The Beadnells, who enjoy a longtime association with McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds, were featured in New York Breeder in 2016[2]. Susan described the couple’s involvement in the Thoroughbred industry as commercial breeders.

“We are not races; we are breeders,” she said. “I’m the one who pays the bills, and I tell Andy, ‘We can’t afford to be a racer.’ As breeders, we enjoy seeing a horse we bred be so successful, like Haveyougoneaway. It’s been surprising the attention we’ve got from being her breeders. Yesterday, in the mail, I got a really nice pewter cup engraved as being ‘The Breeder of the Month’ from WinStar Farm, who stands her sire Congrats. It was just so nice to receive that.”

Susan was predeceased by her parents. She is survived by her husband Andy and their sons, Tod and his wife Heidi of Lake George, Tim and his wife Patience of Warrensburg, Troy and his wife Carrie of Warrensburg and semi-adopted son David Letzelter and his wife LaRae; seven grandchildren, Kyle (Jessie) Letzelter, Zoie and Orabel Beadnell, Mattelyn and Gavin Beadnell and Andrew and Nathan Beadnell; her brother Gary Carstens of Saratoga and his daughters Brandy and Samantha.

The family kindly requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children at www.shrinerschildrens.org[3]. Family and friends are invited to call Friday, April 25, from 3-6 p.m. at Alexander Funeral Home, 3809 Main Street in Warrensburg.

Full obituary[4].

Source URL: https://www.nytbreeders.org/news/2025/04/18/new-york-breeder-susan-beadnell-passes-at-79/

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Rich Strike to stand at Irish Hill & Dutchess Views Stallions

Rich Strike, winner of the 2022 Kentucky Derby, is being relocated to Irish Hill and Dutchess Views Stallions LLC in Stillwater, New York, to start the 2025 breeding season.

The 6-year-old son of the Curlin stallion Keen Ice has been purchased by a group that includes his former trainer, Eric Reed, longtime owner Ken Tyson, and Jamie LaMonica, head of the Kentucky-based The Stallion Company bloodstock agency. Rich Strike will stand his initial season for an introductory fee of $6,500 S&N.

Officially retired last fall, Rich Strike earned $2,526,809 during his career. Bred in Kentucky by Calumet Farm, Rich Strike achieved his most notable victory in the Kentucky Derby. In a rail-skimming trip in the first jewel of the Triple Crown, he rallied from 15th at the quarter pole to score by three-quarters of a length over subsequent Grade 1 winner and champion 3-year-old male Epicenter.

“It was originally contemplated to start Rich Strike’s stallion career at Irish Hill and Dutchess Views Stallions, however the deal fell through,” LaMonica said. “When Rich Strike moved to Mountain Spring Farm in Pennsylvania, our new ownership group circled back and made a pitch to get involved with the horse. Everyone at Mountain Spring Farm has been great to work with, but the new ownership group has a stronger relationship with New York than Pennsylvania and we felt that Rich Strike has a better opportunity in New York. With the reconstruction of Belmont Park, we thought it would be beneficial to a stallion that has the pedigree to thrive on all three surfaces—dirt, synthetic and turf.”

In addition to his Derby win, Rich Strike finished a close second to Grade 1 winner Hot Rod Charlie in the Grade 2 Lukas Classic Stakes at Churchill Downs and was third in the Grade 3 Jeff Ruby Steaks over the Tapeta surface at Turfway Park. Rich Strike is produced from the Grade 3 winner and 2005 Canadian Champion Gold Strike, a daughter of prominent broodmare sire Smart Strike. Gold Strike is also the dam of Grade 2 winner Llanarmon and the granddam of Grade 1-placed and multiple Grade 3 winner Neecie Marie.

“New York breeders are sophisticated and informed, so they understand Rich Strike is a grandson of Curlin and out of a champion mare,” said Irish Hill Century’s Rick Burke. “He should fit a lot of the mare population both genetically and physically. I was able to inspect Rich Strike when we were negotiating the first time around and was really impressed by his good looks and presence. I am looking forward to showing off the Kentucky Derby winner to New York breeders. I think they will really like him.”

For more information on Rich Strike, contact Rick Burke at (518) 584-1515, or Moe Scavullo at (518) 398-5666; by e-mail at info@IHDVStallions.com[2], or visit the website at www.IHDVStallions.com[3].

Source URL: https://www.nytbreeders.org/news/2025/03/04/rich-strike-to-stand-at-irish-hill-dutchess-views-stallions/

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First foal for Rockridge Stud’s Americanrevolution

New York-bred Horse of the Year and Grade 1 winner Americanrevolution was represented by his first foal born early Sunday.

The colt by the 7-year-old son of Constitution is out of the unraced Tiznow mare Tiz a Belle. Bred by Valencia Leach, the colt was foaled at Northview Stallion Station in Warwick, Maryland.

Americanrevolution, who earned New York-bred Horse of the Year and champion 3-year-old male honors in 2021, stands for $12,500 at Rockridge Stud in Hudson in a partnership with WinStar Farm, China Horse Club, Taylor Made Stallions, Fortune Farm and Mill Creek Farm.

The newborn colt is the fourth for Tiz a Belle, who is also the dam of a New York-bred yearling colt by Vekoma who sold for $90,000 to En Fuego Stables at last year’s Fasig-Tipton Saratoga fall mixed sale.

Tiz a Belle, who is a half-sister to Grade 3 winner Essential Wager, is out of the Grade 3-placed Officer mare Mr Hall’s Opus.

Campaigned by WinStar and CHC Inc. and trained by Todd Pletcher, Americanrevolution won five of 12 starts with two seconds and a third for $1,286,810 in earnings. He earned his New York-bred titles in 2021 after victories in the New York Derby at Finger Lakes, Albany Stakes at Saratoga Race Course, Empire Classic Handicap at Belmont Park and Grade 1 Cigar Mile Handicap at Aqueduct.

Americanrevolution, bred by Fred Hertrich III and John Fielding and foaled at Irish Hill Century Farm in Stillwater, also earned New York-bred champion older dirt male honors in 2022. He placed in two major stakes that season – the Grade 2 Stephen Foster at Churchill Downs and the Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup at Saratoga.

Help us celebrate your newest arrivals
The New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. encourages breeders and owners to submit photos and information on their new foals. Click here[3] to use our form or email info@nytbreeders.org[4] or nytbfoals@yahoo.com[5]. Please include useful information such as foaling farm, foal’s breeder, sire, dam, foal’s gender, email and a photo.

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