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Mine That Bird

4 year old Colt | Active
Owner(s):
Buena Suerte Equine  -  Double Eagle Ranch
Trainer:
Bennie Woolley
Bred:
Kentucky (USA) by Needham-Betz Thoroughbreds
Pedigree:
Birdstone  -  Mining My Own  by  Smart Strike
Rating:
 
 
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"Mine That Bird" Owners Preserves history with www.minethatbird.com
When the nominations were received for the Sunland Derby, to be run March 28 at Sunland Park in New Mexico, there were some impressive names on the list. And for good reason. For one thing, the race is worth $800,000, making it the second richest prep race in North America (the Arkansas Derby, gr. I...Read More
Mine That Bird, 50-1 winner of the 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), is about six weeks from being returned to the racetrack, trainer Chip Woolley said Feb. 19.The son of Birdstone continues to rest comfortably at Double Eagle Ranch in Roswell, N.M., after a demanding eight-start...Read More
They're not getting in a hurry with Mine That Bird. The winner of last year's Kentucky Derby, Mine That Bird has been on vacation in New Mexico since the Breeders' Cup Classic and won't make his return to the races until later in the season, trainer Chip Woolley said. "We haven't got him back u...Read More
Conan O’Brien, marching toward his very public divorce from NBC and The Tonight Show, incorporated Mine That Bird, or at least the name of the 2009 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner, in a sketch on Thursday.Read More
Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta had shorter coattails than one might have imagined when the finalists for Eclipse Awards were announced on Wednesday by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association. Read More
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  • bband · Can't believe Borel can't get a little credit - what he did in May was simply sensational! · 64 days ago
  • medlocke · No matter what's said or done, they're both great filly/mare's. They've both had incredible year's. But IMO, and only IMO, the only reason they're both being considered for HOY is both of their abilities to beat the colt's. When you look at that, the quality of competition factor has to come into play. Granted, Rachel had a couple of more win's on the year than Zenyatta. But take a look at the World Thoroughbred Rankings and see how many colt's in the top 20 or 25 that Zenyatta beat, then take a look at how many in that group that Rachel beat. It's not even close. Zenyatta beat the much tougher male opposition. As far as female opposition, they both beat good fillies, but fillies out of both of their leagues. But, even in that category, as it turn's out, Zenyatta beat the Ladies Classic Champion multiple times in 09' as well. No offense at all intended to Rachel Alexandra supporters, because I too think she's a remarkable filly. But for 09', if I had a vote, based on what I just laid out my vote for HOY would go for Zenyatta hand's down. JMO. · 61 days ago
Mark Allen, co-owner of Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Mine That Bird, won two rich stakes Dec. 27 at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino.Read More
The third leg of racing’s Triple Crown has been the undoing of many champions aspiring for all-time greatness.  It is the site of many historical performances and it’s place in racing’s landscape as big and broad as the racetrack over which it’s contested.  Read More
In celebrating the “Best of 2009,” readers of THOROUGHBRED TIMES gravitated toward the improbable as much as they did the automatic. The two sensational female racehorses Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta completed undefeated seasons, and it was the latter performer who earned the lion’s share of accola...Read More
The NTRA Moment of the Year has everyone reflecting on what a wonderful year 2009 has been. We got to see two magnificent females win many Grade 1 races, and a shocker on the First Saturday in May...Read More
One of these days, Mine That Bird is going to win another horse race. Trainer Chip Woolley hopes that day comes on Saturday when the Kentucky Derby winner runs in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic at 11/4 miles at Santa Anita.Read More
Woodbine execs probably know better, that their recent announcement about the handle increase for 2009 for thoroughbred racing, isn't as good as it seems, or maybe they don't.Read More
  • cigar · Pretty amazing to buck the trends given what's happening everywhere in terms of revenue and handle. · 88 days ago
The graded stakes committee fights a double-edged sword when they release their updates each year. Blame, who won the Clark Handicap one week ago, is now a grade two winner. His victory in the race and those who competed against him (along with those who ran in years past) were catalysts to making t...Read More
  • arazi · They absolutely should. But it has two strikes against it - first, it requires extra work and secondly, it makes too much sense. · 98 days ago
  • cigar · Both are legit excuses in this game! · 97 days ago
Birdstone, sire of two of the three United States classic winners this year, will stand in 2010 for $30,000, up from $10,000, at the Beck family's Gainesway Farm near Lexington.Read More
ZENYATTA (Street Cry [Ire]) climaxed one of the most brilliant careers in racing history with a thrilling victory in Saturday's Breeders' Cup Classic (G1), becoming the first female to win the coveted race and extending her unbeaten streak to 14. The effort to overcome her m...Read More
  • Rossington · John Shirreffs must really be on cloud nine after the weekend he just had in the Breeders Cup. Zenyatta's run really needs no explanation, it speak's for itself. Life is Sweet, however, ran like a filly with a world of talent and look's like a filly that may even have better races ahead of her should she decide to stay in training for next year. Garrett Gomez really rode a masterful race on Life is Sweet. I kind of felt going into the Ladies Classic when she was sent off with morning line odds of 8-1 that she may be the one in the race that was being overlooked. Much like I felt Gio Ponti was in the Classic. Great job by Shirreffs and congrats to the connection's of Life is Sweet and Zenyatta. Great performances from both fillies. · 122 days ago
Although she was back in her barn at Hollywood Park after her historic Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) win, Zenyatta was the hot topic the morning of Nov. 8 among those gathered at Clocker's Corner at Santa Anita, one day after they witnessed history.Read More
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Moss' Zenyatta, undefeated in 13 career starts, was installed as the 5-2 favorite when she takes on males for the first time in the Nov. 7 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I). She is attempting to be the first female to the win the World Championship's marquee event.Read More
  • Rossington · I do think that Zenyatta will play a big role in the Classic on Saturday. As a matter of fact, I think if it's a fast pace, and it's likely to be with Regal Ransom and Quality Road out front, it could even set up for her to have a big chance to win. But as of right now, I'm not sure she should be the morning line favorite. I think Rip Van Winkle, against colts, has accomplished as much as any in the field and should be the favorite. I am, however, quite surprised that Gio Ponti's and Einstein's morning line odds went off the same as Colonel John's, Richard's Kid, and Mine That Bird's. Gio Ponti and Einstein are both far better horses and are much more proven against quality field's than the other 3. Gio Ponti and Einstein both at 12-1 along with Quality Road, all three pretty good bet's to hit the board in the Classic. · 128 days ago
  • Lmaris · I agree. I see at least 2 horses (Summer Bird and Rip Van Winkle) I'd but ahead of her, and possibly Gio Ponti and Richard's Kid too. Rip Van Winkle and Summer Bird have proven themselves against far better than Einstein and Gio Ponti who have shown themselves to be somewhat vulnerable in comparison. Wish Macho Uno had made the trip. Even with Mine That Bird, Zenyatta is going to find she's not alone in the rear and horses may be moving along side her rather than her blowing by them. First time all year she's going to face a real quality field. We'll what she's made of. · 127 days ago
Coolmore and trainer Aidan O'Brien took a chance by entering only Rip Van Winkle in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), despite the colt's history of foot problems, and now they could wind up without a horse in the race if Rip's most recent setback proves serious enough to force his withdrawal.Read More
  • gardenesque1 · Rip Van Winkle has run through foot problems all year, but in a wide open BC Classic, I want nothing to do with a horse less than 100%. · 128 days ago
  • cigar · Agreed! Nasty deal... he's one of those have to use, now this gives me an excuse to TOSS. · 127 days ago
For the fans of Zenyatta, the possibility of a hot pace bodes well for the closing mare in Saturday’s $5 million Classic. With one confirmed speed horse and three possible pressers, the long run to the first turn and the excitement of the crowd, the pace could easily heat-up to a level where anywher...Read More
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  • cigar · Colonel John would need a career best race and it might not be good enough, but an on-the-board finish at a big price? Maybe. As for Zenyatta, a friend of mine posted this on Facebook: Bob Baffert on Zenyatta taking on the boys in the Classic: "It's a big question mark but it’s going to be answered. It’s a championsip race and that’s what it’s all about. If she’s a true champion she’ll do. It if she’s a filly and mare champion she won’t." · 128 days ago
  • Rossington · My guess is with Regal Ransom and Quality Road on the front end it will be very quick fractions. This could set up the race perfectly for a late closer like Zenyatta or Gio Ponti. · 128 days ago
I'm not sure the robot from Lost In Space needs to be rolling around the Santa Anita barn area warning Breeders' Cup Classic trainers of danger, but the work by Mine That Bird on Monday morning should...Read More

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View DetailsView Video11/07/099thSAC Borel91 1/4 mSBreeders' Cup Classic-G103+ MZenyattaGio PontiTwice Over2:00.62
View DetailsView Video10/10/096thSAC Borel71 1/8 mSGoodwood-G103+ MGitano HernandoColonel JohnRichard's Kid1:48.39
View DetailsView Video08/01/093rdMnrM Smith81 1/8 mDWest Virginia Derby-G203 MSoul WarriorBig DramaMine That Bird1:51.46
View DetailsView Video06/06/093rdBelC Borel111 1/2mDBelmont Stakes-G103 MSummer BirdDunkirkMine That Bird2:27.54
View DetailsView Video05/16/092ndPIMM Smith121 3/16 mDPreakness-G103 MRachel AlexandraMine That BirdMusket Man1:55.08
View DetailsView Video05/02/091stCDC Borel111 1/4 mDKentucky Derby-G103 MMine That BirdPioneerof The NileMusket Man2:02.66
View DetailsView Video03/29/094thSunC Lambert121 1/8 mDSunland Derby03 MKelly LeakMythical PowerScorewithcater1:50.02
View Details02/28/092ndSunC Lambert111 1/16 mDBorderland Derby03 MScorewithcaterMine That BirdSmokin' Legend1:43.96
View DetailsView Video10/25/0812thSAC Sutherland51 1/16 mSBreeders' Cup Juvenile-G102 MMidshipmanSquare EddieStreet Hero1:40.94
View Details10/05/081stWOC Sutherland61 1/16 mSGrey02 MMine That BirdBear's ConductorStimulus Plan1:44.55
View Details09/14/081stWOC Sutherland47 fSSwynford02 MMine That Bird  1:23.40
View Details08/23/081stWOC Sutherland46 1/2 fSSilver Deputy02 MMine That Bird  1:17.40
View Details08/04/081stWOC Montpellier16 fSMcl02 MMine That Bird  1:10.80

 

 

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