Kentucky City Blogs

A recent study says Kentucky's economic benefit from the World Equestrian Games later this year is likely to be higher than previously expected.

Game organizers say the study shows Kentucky will realize a $167 million economic boost from the games, which are being held for the first time in the United States at Lexington's Kentucky Horse Park.

Previous projections were at the $150 million level.

The games are scheduled for Sept. 25 to Oct. 10. As many as 60 countries will compete in eight equestrian sports for world champion titles.

Louisville economics professor Paul Coomes, who conducted the study, says the games will have a direct impact on state and local governments through payroll, hotel, restaurant, retail and car rental taxes.



 The stunning fall of overall No. 1 Kansas at the hands of Northern Iowa leaves the pundits looking at Kentucky as a possible favorite to win the NCAA Tournament. UK coach John Calipari considered the question of his Wildcats now being the team to beat, smiled and replied , "Who us?

"I don't know if we are the overwhelming favorite," said Calipari, "Everyone was picking us to lose today with this being a tough game. They were also saying we'd be the first No. 1 out.  "So how do they change those talking heads overnight. With one game? Come on."

What Calipari won't admit right now is that his freshmen and sophomores are playing so much better together than anyone else and that is what will make the difference these next couple weeks. That much was obvious Saturday as the Wildcats with a spectacular display of ability dominated Wake Forest

"We're still a bunch of freshmen and sophomores," Calipari said. "This was our second NCAA tournament game. They've never played in any other games. The guys that we're playing have never played in it." While that is true, the Cat's looked more like pros than freshmen and by this time next year many of them will be in the NBA.

John Wall, UK's  lightning quick point guard will probably be the No. 1 pick in June's NBA draft. Cousins, an athletic 6-foot-11, post won't be far behind. Then there is sharpshooter Eric Bledsoe, a star in his own right, who gets overlooked because of his two more famous freshmen classmates.

Kentucky may face it's toughest opponent in the next round as they take on, what I believe is one of the best teams in the Country, " The Big Red" of, Cornell.  If the Cats get past Cornell as handily as as they did Wake Forest, I don't see anyone stopping them from winning the "National Championship".

U.S. law enforcement agents are following the rest of the Internet world into popular social-networking services, going undercover with false online profiles to communicate with suspects and gather private information, according to an internal Justice Department document that offers a tantalizing glimpse of issues related to privacy and crime-fighting.  Read Full Story



Please come to Boston for the spring time.
I'm stayin' here with some friends
And they've got lots of room.
You can sell your paintings on the sidewalk
By a cafe where I hope to be workin' soon.
Please come to Boston.
She said, "No.
You come home to me."

And she said, "Hey, ramblin' boy,
Why don't you settle down?
Boston ain't your kind of town.
There ain't no gold and
There ain't nobody like me.
I'm the number one fan
Of the man from Tennessee."

Please come to Denver with the snow fall.
We'll move up into the mountains so far
That we can't be found.
And throw "I love you" echoes down the canyon
And then lie awake at night until they come back around.
Please come to Denver.
She said, "No.
Boy, would you come home to me?"

And she said, "Hey, ramblin' boy,
Why don't you settle down?
Denver ain't your kind of town.
There ain't no gold and
There ain't nobody like me.
I'm the number one fan
Of the man from Tennessee."

Now, this drifter's world goes 'round and 'round
And I doubt it's ever gonna stop,
But of all the dreams I've lost or found
And all that I ain't got.
I still need to lean to
Somebody I can sing to.

Please come to L. A. and live forever.
California
life if just too hard to break.
I live in a house that looks out over the ocean.
And there's some stars that fell from the sky
Livin' up on the hill.
Please come to L. A.
She just said, "No.
Boy, won't you come home to me?"

And she said, "Hey, ramblin' boy,
Why don't you settle down?
L. A. can't be your kind of town.
There ain't no gold and
There ain't nobody like me.
No, no, I'm the number one fan
Of the man from Tennessee.
I'm the number one fan
Of the man from Tennessee."



The Magic Flute
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Onsale to General Public
Start: Thu, 03/11/10 12:00 PM EST



ArtBeat Inc. presents
IN THE MOOD
Wednesday, March 24, 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
The Brown Theatre on Broadway

Celebrate the life and times of America's Greatest Generation through the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Erskine Hawkins, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra and other greats of the 1940s.

Featuring a touring company of 19 on stage - including the In The Mood Singers and Dancers, and the sensational String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra - the show's music arrangements, costumes and choreography are as authentic as it gets!

For the IN THE MOOD 2010 national tour, creator, music director and producer Bud Forrest revamped the show with eighteen of the most audience-requested songs (there are a total of 42 songs in the production). Among them are: Green Eyes, Laura, Moonglow, C Jam Blues, Blue Moon, I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm, Accentuate the Positive and quite a few other surprises!

Now "those who loved IN THE MOOD have another reason to come back" noted Maestro Forrest. As before, "the musical arrangements are as authentic as can be and ring out with the same kind of 1940's feel that IN THE MOOD has strived for during the sixteen years we have been touring."

Standard ticket prices: $22, $32, $42, $47.50, reserved seating, fees apply. Standard tickets are available online, by phone (502.584.7777, 502.562.0730 TTY) and in-person at The Kentucky Center box office.

Group discounts: Groups of 10-or-more save 10%. Groups of 20-or-more save 20%. For details, contact the Group Sales Hotline at 502.562.0152.

Access Services: Accessible Seating and hearing amplification available. For best available seating, please reserve your Access Services when purchasing your tickets via The Kentucky Center Box Office.

The SEC awards for the 2009-2010 Basketball season have been announced, and several UK players were honored.

UK Freshman  John Wall received top honors, winning SEC Player of the Year. He's only the second freshman to be named Player of the Year, the other being LSU's Chris Jackson, in 1989.

Wall, Cousins, and Patrick Patterson were named to the First Team All-SEC. Georgia's Trey Thompkins, Mississippi State's Jarvis Varnado, South Carolina's Devan Downey, Tennessee's Wayne Chism, and Vanderbilt's Jermaine Beal also were named to the first team.

Vanderbilt's Kevin Stallings was named SEC Coach of the Year.

The votes for the awards come from the SEC's coaches, who are not allowed to vote for their own players



Keeneland September Yearling Sale graduates Crisp, Awesome Act, Paddy O'Prado, Win Willy and Freedom Star were among the weekend's graded stakes winners.

Michael Talla's Crisp upset favored Blind Luck to win Saturday's Santa Anita Oaks (G1) and stamp herself a top contender for the Kentucky Oaks (G1). The El Corredor filly was purchased for $160,000 at the 2008 September Sale by Martin Anthony from consignor Eaton Sales, agent.

Alumni of the 2008 September Sale ran 1-2-3 in Aqueduct's Gotham Stakes (G3), which was won by British invader Awesome Act. Jane Allison bought the Awesome Again colt for $240,000 from Lane's End, agent. Yawanna Twist finished second, while Nacho Friend was third.

 

STAKES WINNERS

CRISP ($160,000, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Eaton Sales, agent; Buyer- Martin Anthony), 3YO filly by El Corredor - Cat's Fair, by Sir Cat. Won Santa Anita Oaks (G1) on 3-6 at Santa Anita (career 5-3-0-1, $252,120). O- Michael Talla; B- James Jones & Randy Swanson (KY); T- John Sadler.

Keeneland sales grads ran 1-2-3 in the Gotham S. (G3) on 3-6 at Aqueduct:

1- AWESOME ACT ($240,000, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Lane's End, agent; Buyer- Jane Allison), 3YO colt by Awesome Again - Houdini's Honey, by Mr. Prospector (career 7-2-2-1, $221,662). O- Mrs. Susan Roy & Vinery Stables; B- Flaxman Holdings Ltd (KY); T- Jeremy Noseda.

2- YAWANNA TWIST ($70,000 RNA, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Hidden Brook, agent), 3YO colt by Yonaguska - Twist and Pop, by Oliver's Twist. O/B- Steel Your Face Stable LLC (NY); T- Richard Dutrow Jr.

3- NACHO FRIEND ($62,000 weanling, 2007 Nov Breeding Stock, Consignor- Brereton Jones/Airdrie Stud, agent, Buyer- Donnay Farm; $30,000, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Pope McLean, agent, Buyer- George & Lori Hall), 3YO colt by Friends Lake - You'renotlistening, by Kennedy Road. O- George & Lori Hall; B- Brereton Jones (KY); T- Kelly Breen.

FREEDOM STAR ($220,000, 2007 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Denali Stud, agent; Buyer- George Krikorian), 4YO filly by Street Cry (IRE) - Willie's Luv, by Williamstown. Won Azeri S. (G3) on 3-6 at Oaklawn (career 9-4-0-1, $197,160). O- George Krikorian; B- Y Kolybabiuk (KY); T- Bob Baffert.

PADDY O'PRADO ($105,000, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Gainesway, agent; Buyer- Dale Romans, agent), 3YO colt by El Prado (IRE) - Fun House, by Prized. Won Palm Beach S. (G3) on 3-6 at Gulfstream (career 5-1-1-2, $114,497). O- Donegal Racing; B- Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC (KY); T- Dale Romans.

WIN WILLY ($25,000, 2007 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Eaton Sales, agent for Overbrook Farm; Buyer- Jer-Mar Stables LLC), 4YO colt by Monarchos - City Fair, by Carson City. Won Razorback H. (G3) on 3-6 at Oaklawn (career 10-5-1-1, $412,643). O- Jer-Mar Stable LLC; B- Overbrook Farm (KY); T- McLean Robertson.

DESERT PARTY ($425,000, 2007 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Hunter Valley Farm, agent for Sinatra Thoroughbreds & Wayward Wind Farms; Buyer- Hidden Brook, agent for Paul Pompa Jr.), 4YO colt by Street Cry (IRE) - Sage Cat, by Tabasco Cat. Won Mahab al Shimaal (G3) on 3-4 at Meydan (career 8-5-1-0, $808,467). O- Godolphin; B- David Smith & Steven Sinatra; T- Saeed bin Suroor.

CAT JUNIOR ($500,000, 2006 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Eaton Sales, agent; Buyer- Hoby Kight), 5YO horse by Storm Cat - Luna Wells (IRE), by Sadler's Wells. Won Burj Nahaar S. (G3) on 3-4 at Meydan (career 15-2-3-2, $337,842). O- Roldvale Ltd & Gold Property Investments; B- March Thoroughbreds (KY); T- Brian Meehan.

MENDIP ($130,000, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Ashview Farm LLC, agent; Buyer- Mike Ryan, agent), 3YO colt by Harlan's Holiday - Well Spring, by Coronado's Quest. Won Al Bastakiya (L) on 3-4 at Meydan (career 3-3-0-0, $188,461). O- Godolphin; B- Jayeff B Stables (KY); T- Saeed bin Suroor.

UNDERSTATEMENT ($1.05 M, 2006 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Gainesway, agent; Buyer- WinStar Farm LLC; $100,000 RNA, 2008 Nov Breeding Stock, Consignor- WinStar Racing, agent), 5YO horse by Distorted Humor - Emotional Outburst, by Capote. Won $65,000 Stymie S. on 3-7 at Aqueduct (career 15-5-2-2, $199,155). O- Paul Pompa Jr.; B- Brenda Jones (KY); T- Todd Pletcher.

 

MAIDEN WINNERS

CAMP BRET ($100,000 weanling, 2007 Nov Breeding Stock, Consignor- Four Star Sales, agent for R C Durr Estate et al; Buyer- Southern Equine Stables), 3YO colt by Forest Camp - Shes Got the Look, by Prospector's Music. Won on 3-6 at Fair Grounds (career 2-1-0-0, $23,400). O- Southern Equine Stable LLC; B- R C Durr & George Budig (KY); T- Eric Guillot.

CAPE COD CARRIE ($47,000 RNA, 2007 Nov Breeding Stock, Consignor- Indian Creek, agent; $40,000, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Indian Creek, agent, Buyer- Lucky Shamrock Stables), 3YO filly by Purge - Bet, by Go for Gin. Won on 3-6 at Gulfstream (career 6-1-2-0, $39,684). O- Paul Braverman & Lucky Shamrock Stable; B- Indian Creek, Michael Evans, Dr. Chet Blackey, Dr. Robert Hun (KY); T- Nick Zito.

CHARLES RUSSELL ($210,000, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Gainesway, agent; Buyer- Lindy Redding), 3YO colt by More Than Ready - Winning Call, by Deputy Minister. Won on 3-7 at Philadelphia Park (career 1-1-0-0, $24,600). O- Lindy Redding; B- Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC (KY); T- Donald Barr.

FAYOUM ($70,000 weanling, 2007 Nov Breeding Stock, Consignor- Brereton Jones/Airdrie Stud, agent, Buyer- Zayat Stables LLC; $70,000 RNA, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Denali Stud, agent), 3YO colt by Friends Lake - Katie Be Quick, by Carson City. Won on 3-6 at Oaklawn. O- Zayat Stables LLC; B- Brereton Jones (KY); T- Steve Asmussen.

FORDANGSHORE ($68,000, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent; Buyer- H.H.T.S.), 3YO colt by Forest Danger - Shorewalk Drive, by Formal Gold. Won on 3-4 at Aqueduct (career 1-1-0-0, $24,000). O- Ted Julio & Michael Trombetta; B- McKee Stables Inc (KY); T- Michael Trombetta.

HI HO EURO ($20,000 RNA, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Runnymede Farm Inc, agent for Amelia's Field Farm), 3YO filly by Eurosilver - Bayani, by Deputy Commander. Won on 2-28 at Turfway. O/B- Joseph Clay, Wendy Clay, Catesby Clay LLC & James Clay (KY); T- Wayne Mogge.

HONOR HYMN ($95,000, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Summerfield, agent; Buyer- Christopher Bardasian), 3YO filly by Songandaprayer - Astrid, by Concern. Won on 2-28 at Oaklawn. O- Christopher Bardasian; B- Robert Hurley (FL); T- Steve Asmussen.

IN JUST WE TRUST ($190,000 weanling, 2007 Nov Breeding Stock, Consignor- Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent, Buyer- B.T. Wilson; $275,000, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Top Line Sales, agent, Buyer- Zayat Stables), 3YO colt by Forest Danger - Trust Fund, by Conquistador Cielo. Won on 3-6 at Gulfstream. O- Zayat Stables LLC; B- Brilliant Stables Inc (KY); T- Todd Pletcher.

ITHINKIHADTHATONE ($20,000, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Stone Farm; Buyer- Jack Smith Thoroughbreds), 3YO filly by War Chant - Champagne Forever, by Caveat. Won on 3-3 at Tampa Bay Downs (career 2-1-0-0, $10,370). O- Jack Smith III Thoroughbreds; B- Stone Farm (KY); T- Gerry Carwood.

LOLA MONTES ($220,000 weanling, 2007 Nov Breeding Stock, Consignor- James Herbener Jr., agent; Buyer- Rio Cuarto Bloodstock), 3YO filly by Mr. Greeley - Yoursmineours, by Belong to Me. Won on 3-5 at Deauville (career 2-1-1-0, €13,000). O- Peter McNulty; B- Mr. & Mrs. John Williams; T- Jean-Claude Rouget.

MISS MOCKINGBIRD ($25,000 RNA, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Gainesway, agent), 3YO filly by Birdstone - Superduper Miss, by Robyn Dancer. Won on 3-6 at Penn National. O/B- Debby Oxley (KY); T- Graham Motion.

NIGHT VISION ($130,000, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent; Buyer- Ben Glass, agent), 3YO colt by More Than Ready - Youre Speeding Luv, by A.P. Indy. Won on 2-28 at Fair Grounds. O- Gary & Mary West; B- Stoneleigh Farm (KY); T- David Carroll.

NOT FOR DIXIELAND ($170,000, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor-Walnut Green, agent for Bohemia Stables; Buyer- Jay Em Ess Stable), 3YO filly by Not For Love - Dixie Flag, by Dixieland Band. Won on 3-1 at Philadelphia Park (career 3-1-1-0, $35,260). O- Jay Em Ess Stable; B- Bohemia Stable (MD); T- Anthony Dutrow.

OFENSIVA ($55,000 yearling, 2008 Jan Horses of All Ages, Consignor- Gainesway, agent; Buyer- Jim Leyland), 3YO filly by Officer - Senorina Valentina, by Flying Victor. Won on 2-21 at Monterrico (PERU) (career 1-1-0-0). B- Hertel Farms

RED OAK RIDGE ($15,000, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Gainesway, agent; Buyer- Eric Reed, agent for Harry Rosenblum), 3YO colt by Sky Mesa - Kisses for My Gal, by Unbridled. Won on 3-6 at Oaklawn. O- Harry Rosenblum; B- Debby Oxley (KY); T- Bret Calhoun.

SECUESTRADOR ($9,500 RNA, 2008 Jan Horses of All Ages, Consignor- Hinkle Farms, agent; $2,700, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Hinkle Farms, agent; Buyer- Bartolome Mafla H.), 3YO colt by El Corredor - My Sweet Talker, by Phone Trick. Won on 2-20 at Hipodromo Presidente Remon (career 1-1-0-0, $2,800). O- Bartolo's Stable; B- Hinkle Farms (KY); T- Bartolome Mafla H.

SOUMA ($250,000, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Three Chimneys Sales, agent; Buyer- Zayat Stables), 3YO filly by Mr. Greeley - Mountain Bonfire, by Mt. Livermore. Won on 3-5 at Gulfstream (career 6-1-1-0, $31,215). O- Zayat Stables LLC; B- J.V. Shields Jr. & E J M McFadden Jr. (KY); T- Nick Zito.

TIZ A KNIGHT ($210,000 RNA, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent for BryLynn Farm Inc), 3YO colt by Tiznow - Jera, by Jeblar. Won on 3-5 at Santa Anita (career 2-1-0-0, $27,400). O- Gary & Wendy Broad; B- BryLynn Farm Inc (KY); T- Ron Ellis.

* Alternate Fridays beginning January 8 through March 19
 * Entry fee is $25, and includes a program, snack and soft drinks
 * Players make a mythical $2 win and $2 place wager on one horse only in any seven of the first nine races at Turfway Park
 * Registration begins at 4 p.m.; deadline will be the post time for the third race at Turfway Park, approximately 6:23 p.m.
 * Limit three entries per person
 * Contestants must be at least 18 years old. (Entrants in the Tournament of Champions must be 21 years old or older.)

For more details, go here.

Ireland's Unique Music Experience!

The Kentucky Center presents
CELTIC CROSSROADS
Saturday, March 13, 8 p.m.
The Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater

"Celtic Crossroads" is built on the tradition of neighbors meeting to share music and stories, long before the pub tradition began.

From the streets of Galway, these remarkable singers, dancers and musicians redefine Irish music by going right to the heart of its rhythms, exploring the fusion of Celtic song with multiple genres, including eastern European Gypsy and American Bluegrass.

Seven musicians play over 20 different instruments - accordion, banjo, bouzouki, flute, harp, mandolin, uilleann pipes, full Irish percussion, and more!

Standard ticket prices: $22.50, $27.50, reserved seating, fees apply.

Tickets are available online, by phone (502.584.7777, 502.562.0730 TTY), and in-person at The Kentucky Center box office.

Discounts available: Kentucky Center Members (donors at the $100 level and above) save 15% on this performance and pay no handling fees:

# MembersFirst ($100-$499 donors), call (502) 562-0144

# CenterCircle Members ($500+), call (502) 562-0195

KEENELAND SALES GRADUATES

March 1, 2010

 September Grads Amen Hallelujah, Aurora Lights Win Graded Stakes

Keeneland September Yearling Sale alumni Amen Hallelujah and Aurora Lights captured the Davona Dale (G2) and Sabin (G3) Stakes, respectively, on Saturday.

Amen Hallelujah crushed rivals by 6 1/4-lengths in winning the one-mile Davona Dale at Gulfstream. It was the fourth victory in eight career starts for the Montbrook filly, who won the Santa Ynez (G2) at Santa Anita on January 16. She was purchased by Cecil Seaman, agent, from consignor Hidden Brook, at the 2008 September Sale. Amen Hallelujah races for IEAH Stables and Whizway Farms.

Owner Chiefswood Stables paid $800,000 for Sabin Stakes winner Aurora Lights at the 2007 September Sale. She was consigned by Darby Dan Farm, agent for breeders Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Williams.

 

STAKES WINNERS

AMEN HALLELUJAH
($40,000, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Hidden Brook, agent; Buyer- Cecil Seaman, agent), 3YO filly by Montbrook -- Sara's Success, by Concorde's Tune. Won Davona Dale S. (G2) on 2-27 at Gulfstream (career 8-4-1-2, $312,370). O- IEAH Stables & Whizway Farms; B- Thorobeam Farm (FL); T- Richard Dutrow Jr.

AURORA LIGHTS
($800,000, 2007 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Darby Dan Farm, agent for Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams; Buyer- Chiefswood Stables Ltd.), 4YO filly by Pulpit -- Lady Lochinvar, by Lord At War (ARG). Won Sabin S. (G3) on 2-27 at Gulfstream (career 10-3-2-1, $272,576). O- Chiefswood Stable; B- Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams (KY); T- Eric Coatrieux.

VOW TO WAGER
($90,000, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Four Star Sales, agent for Dixiana Stables Inc; Buyer- Dale Romans, agent for Jerry Crawford), 3YO colt by Broken Vow -- Wage a Penny, by Valid Wager. Won $100,000 John Battaglia Memorial S. on 2-27 at Turfway (career 5-2-0-0, $74,024). O- Donegal Racing; B- Dixiana Stables Inc (KY); T- Dale Romans.

SHEER BEAUTY
($18,000 RNA, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Pope McLean, agent; $10,500 2YO, 2009 Jan Horses of All Ages, Consignor- Pope McLean, agent for Everest Stables; Buyer- Miles Childers), 3YO filly by Mizzen Mast -- Vertical Ascent, by Lear Fan. Won $75,000 Green Oaks on 2-26 at Delta Downs (career 6-3-0-2, $107,770). O- LTR Inc & Miles Childers; B- Everest Stables Inc (KY); T- Bernie Flint.

BACKTALK
($250,000, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent; Buyer- Todd Quast, agent for Gold Mark), 3YO colt by Smarty Jones -- Apasionata Sonata, by Affirmed. Won $72,750 Sportsman's Paradise S. on 2-26 at Delta Downs (career 6-4-0-0, $241,206). O- Gold Mark Farm LLC; B- Clover Leaf Farms Inc (FL); T- Tom Amoss.

COMEDERO
($50,000 RNA, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Legacy Bloodstock, agent), 3YO gelding by Posse -- Pawnee Patti, by Sir Richard Lewis. Won $60,000 Mountain Valley S. on 2-27 at Oaklawn (career 5-4-0-0, $116,700). O- Peter Redekop BC Ltd; B- McDowell Farm (AR); T- Michael Stidham.

PARIS VEGAS
($45,000, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Bluewater Sales LLC, agent for Arindel; Buyer- Petrovic Slobodan), 3YO colt by Maria's Mon -- Tell Seattle, by A.P. Indy. Won Prix Policeman (L) on 2-27 at Cagnes-sur-Mer. O- Aleksandera Pevlonic; B- Ocala Horses LLC; T- F. Chappet.

MUNRA
($10,000, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Margaux Farm LLC, agent; Buyer- Greg Jackson), 3YO gelding by Ecton Park -- Broke Slowly, by Northern Flagship. Won $53,865 George Washington S. (L) on 2-21 at Camarero (career 1-1-0-0, $32,319). O- Silent Stable Inc; B- Dr. Joseph & Lynn Fowler and Dr. Joseph Casaly (KY); T- Sammy Garcia.

 

MAIDEN WINNERS

FIFIE'S FANTASY ($20,000, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Hill 'n' Dale Sales Agency, agent; Buyer- Budget Stable), 3YO filly by Johannesburg -- Fantasy (GB), by Cadeaux Genereux (GB). Won on 2-25 at Santa Anita. O/B- Budget Stables (KY); T- Janet Armstrong.

FLIGHT
($60,000 RNA, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Brookdale Sales, agent for Lanark Farm), 3YO colt by More Than Ready -- Falconese, by Imperial Falcon. Won on 2-26 at Turfway (career 1-1-0-0, $13,180). O/B- Lucy Bassett (KY); T- Jeffrey Thornbury.

GAME ON DUDE
($210,000 RNA, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Adena Springs, Hidden Brook, agent), 3YO colt by Awesome Again -- Worldly Pleasure, by Devil His Due. Won on 2-27 at Gulfstream (career 2-1-1-0, $28,350). O- Kuehne Racing; B- Adena Springs (KY); T- Michael Mareina.

MIDFIELDER
($500,000, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Paramount Sales, agent; Buyer- Blandford Bloodstock), 3YO colt by Smart Strike -- Quiet Weekend, by Quiet American. Won on 2-22 at Wolverhampton. O- HRH Princess Haya of Jordan; B- Rock River Enterprises Ltd; T- John Gosden.

MINER'S RESERVE
($150,000, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Lane's End, agent; Buyer- Whitehorse Stables), 3YO colt by Mineshaft -- Royal Reserves, by Forty Niner. Won on 2-27 at Gulfstream (career 2-1-0-0, $22,750). O- Robert LaPenta; B- Manganaro LLC (KY); T- Nick Zito.

PULPIT MAGIC
($130,000 RNA, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Hill 'n' Dale Sales Agency, agent), 3YO filly by Pulpit -- Wilderness Area, by Deputy Minister. Won on 2-25 at Santa Anita (career 6-1-0-1, $36,780). O- Arc of Flight LLC & Shefa Enterprises Inc; B- Zeus Investments (KY); T- Caesar Dominguez.

SKYPO
($15,000, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Three Chimneys Sales, agent; Buyer- Herman Wilensky), 3YO colt by Sky Mesa -- Post Haste, by Mr. Greeley. Won on 2-24 at Gulfstream. O- Sterling Stable Inc; B- Tracy Farmer & Fair Way Equine LLC (KY); T- Herman Wilensky.

SLAM CAT
($27,000, 2008 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Denali Stud, agent; Buyer- Machmer Hall), 3YO filly by Grand Slam -- Wind River, by Storm Cat. Won on 2-26 at Oaklawn (career 2-1-1-0, $28,800). O- Woodslane Farm; B- WinStar Farm LLC (KY); T- Tim Ritchey.



, Patterson responded with a season-high 23 points - many of them in the clutch - and Kentucky hammered South Carolina 82-61.

 Patterson who had agonized for a month over the one blemish on No. 2 Kentucky's otherwise perfect season - a loss to South Carolina on a night when he had just five points.

"It was just pitiful on my part," he said. "No energy, no offensive presence, no defensive presence. I was extremely frustrated."

The Wildcats (27-1, 12-1) need just one more victory or a Vanderbilt loss to clinch at least a share of their 44th Southeastern Conference championship. Vanderbilt beat Georgia 96-94 in overtime Thursday, delaying the Kentucky celebration for at least another game.

Like its last meeting with Kentucky a month ago, South Carolina (14-13, 5-8) proved a pesky opponent at times. However, Kentucky had too much offensive firepower, going on a late 13-0 run that turned what was then a 10-point lead into a blowout.

Defensively, Kentucky gave up 26 points to the SEC's leading scorer, Devan Downey, but little else.



 KEENELAND SALES GRADUATES

 

This weekend, 20 Keeneland sales graduates will compete in five graded Triple Crown preps. An additional 18 sales alumni are entered in other nationally prominent stakes.

We wish them all the best of luck.

 -- Geoffrey Russell, Director of Sales

 

SOUTHWEST S. (G3), Oaklawn Park, 1 Mile, 3YOs

DUBLIN, 3YO colt by Afleet Alex - Classy Mirage ($525,000, 2008 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Dromoland Farm Inc, Agent; Buyer- Robert Baker & William Mack) O- Robert C. Baker & William L. Mack; B- Peter E. Blum & Gerry Dilger; T- D. Wayne Lukas

CARDIFF GIANT, 3YO colt by Yankee Gentleman - Stop the Croquet ($10,000, 2007 Nov. Breeding Stock, Consignor- Nardelli Sales, Agent; Buyer- Halvorsen Bloodstock) O- M Racing; B- Kim & Rodney Nardelli; T- Jorge Periban

COOL BULLET, 3YO gelding by Red Bullet - Lizzy Cool ($4,000, 2008 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Property of Adena Springs, Hidden Brook, Agent; Buyer- Lynwood Stable) O- Robert & Lawana Low & Winmore LLC; B- Adena Springs; T- Steve Margolis

DOMONATION, 3YO colt by Maria's Mon - Snickeez ($60,000, 2008 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Paramount Sales, Agent; Buyer- Marc Furstman) O- Joy Ride Racing & La Cresta Farm; B- B&B Thoroughbreds Inc & Mountain States Stables Inc; T- John Sadler

CONVEYANCE, 3YO colt by Indian Charlie - Emptythetill ($240,000, 2008 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Taylor Made Sales Agency, Agent; Buyer- Legends Racing) O- Zabeel Racing International LLC; B- Gulf Coast Farms LLC; T- Bob Baffert

MISSION IMPAZIBLE, 3YO Colt by Unbridled's Song - La Paz ($200,000, 2008 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Taylor Made Sales Agency, Agent; Buyer- Twin Creeks Racing) O- Twin Creeks Racing Stables LLC; B- Summer Wind Farm; T- Todd Pletcher

 

HUTCHESON S. (G2), Gulfstream Park, 7 Furlongs, 3YOs

IBBOYEE, 3YO colt by Medallist - Expect Excellence ($35,000, 2007 Nov. Weanling, Consignor- Paramount Sales, Agent; Buyer- E.K.Q. Stables) O-Anstu Stables, Inc; B- Dr. Patricia S. Purdy; T- Todd Pletcher

 

 FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH S. (G2), Gulfstream, 1 1/8 Miles, 3YOs

BUDDY'S SAINT, 3YO colt by Saint Liam - Tuzia ($100,000, 2008 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Gainesway, Agent; Buyer- Eli Lomita) O- Kingfield Stables; B- Roy Gottlieb & Morton Fink; T- Bruce Levine

LOST APTITUDE, 3YO colt by Aptitude - Mystery Code ($60,000, 2008 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Eaton Sales, Agent; Buyer- Dale Romans, Agent) O- Michael J. Bruder & Frank Jones Jr.; B- Scott E. Ricker & Richard S. Kaster; T- Dale Romans

ICE BOX, 3YO colt by Pulpit - Spice Island ($125,000, 2008 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Claiborne Farm, Agent; Buyer- Whitehorse Stables) O- Robert V. LaPenta; B- Denlea Park, LTD; T- Nick Zito

 

SILVERBULLETDAY S. (G3), Fair Grounds, 1 1/16 Miles, 3YO Fillies

QUIET TEMPER, 3YO filly by Quiet American - Dead Aim ($90,000, 2008 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Eaton Sales, Agent; Buyer- Mark Stanley) O- Mark H. Stanley; B-James Jones; T- Dale Romans

AGE OF HUMOR, 3YO filly by Distorted Humor - Age of Silver ($180,000, 2008 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Four Star Sales, Agent for Nuckols Farm, Buyer- Mike Ryan, Agent; $350,000, 2010 January Horses of all Ages, Consignor- Indian Creek [Dave C. Parrish, Jr.]), Agent; Buyer- Twin Creeks Farm) O- Twin Creeks Farm; B- R. L. Reineman Stable Inc.; T- Michael Maker

BELLA MEDAGLIA, 3YO filly by Medaglia d'Oro - Ten's Testamony ($100,000, 2008 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Hinkle Farms, Agent, Buyer- Bradley Thoroughbred Brokerage; $200,000, 2009 April 2Y0 in Training, Consignor- Eddie Woods, Agent; Buyer- Coteau Grove Farms, LLC) O- Coteau Grove Farms, LLC (Keith & Ginger Myers); B- Chain Bridge Stable; T- Gle Delahoussaye

DEVIL MAY CARE, 3YO filly by Malibu Moon - Kelli's Ransom ($110,000, 2008 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Taylor Made Sales Agency, Agent; Buyer- J.W. Greathouse) O- Glencrest Farm, LLC (David Greathouse); B- Diamond A Racing Corp.; T-Todd Pletcher

JODY SLEW, 3YO filly by Slew City Slew - Trustbuster ($9,500, 2008 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Brandywine Farm LLC [Jim & Pam Robinson]; Buyer- Jenna Lee Farm, Inc/Larry Lay) O- Martin Racing Stable LLC & Dam Morgan (William Martin); B- Brandywine Farm, LLC; T- William Calhoun

 

RISEN STAR S. (G2), Fair Grounds, 1 1/16 Miles, 3YOs

TEMPTED TO TAPIT, 3YO gelding by Tapit - Tempting Note ($18,000, 2008 Sept. Yearling Sale, Consignor- Gainesway, Agent for Bruce & Luke McMillin; Buyer- Midway Stable) O- Gainesway Stable (Antony R. Beck); B- Mike H. Sloan; T- Steve Klesaris

RANDOM MOVE, 3YO colt by Empire Maker - Secret Partner ($72,000, 2008 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Mill Ridge Sales, Agent, Buyer- Walnut Hill Racing; $80,000 RNA, 2009 April 2YO in Training, Consignor- Niall Brennan Stables, Agent) O- Agave Racing Stable (Mark Martinez); B- Jamm, LTD & W Lazy T, LTD; T- Michelle Lovell

DROSSELMEYER, 3YO colt by Distorted Humor - Golden Ballet ($600,000, 2008 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Taylor Made Sales Agency, Agent for Aaron & Marie Jones; Buyer- Maverick Racing) O- WinStar Farm, LLC (Kenny Troutt & Bill Casner); B- Aaron U. Jones & Marie D. Jones; T- William Mott

NORTHERN GIANT, 3YO colt by Giant's Causeway - Jessi Take Charge ($150,000, 2008 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Paramount Sales, Agent; Buyer- Westrock Stables) O- Westrock Stables, LLC (Scott Ford); B- Dell Ridge Farm; T- D. Wayne Lukas

LETSGETITONMON, 3YO colt by Maria's Mon - Cafe Concerto ($80,000, 2008 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Taylor Made Sales Agency, Agent for Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC; Buyer- Cathy & Bob Zollars & Mark Wagner) O- Cathy & Bob Zollars & Mark Wagner; B- Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC; T- Steve Asmussen

 

SAN CARLOS H. (G2), Santa Anita, 7 Furlongs, 4YOs & Up

SUPREME SUMMIT, 4YO colt by Cactus Ridge - Studentoftheweek ($10,000, 2007 Jan. Horses of All Ages, Consignor- Eaton Sales, Agent; Buyer- Riverview Farm) O-Joseph Lacombe Stables, Inc; B- Wm A. Thomson; T- Doug O'Neill

DANCING IN SILKS, 5YO gelding by Black Minnaloushe - Lemhi Love ($20,000, 2005 Nov. Breeding Stock, Consignor- Brookdale Sales, Agent; Buyer- Ralph E. Bodine) O- Ken J. Kinakin; B- Ronald E. Jex; T- Carla Gaines

 

CANADIAN TURF S. (G3), Gulfstream, 1 Mile, 4YOs & Up

LE GRAND CRU, 5YO horse by Dynaformer - Ice the Champagne ($230,000, 2006 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Denali Stud [Craig & Holly Bandoroff], Agent; Buyer- Streicher Stables) O- Judson L. Streicher; B- Earle I. Mack; T- Allen Jerkens

 

HONEY FOX S. (G3), Gulfstream, 1 Mile (T), F&M 4YOs & Up

BACKSEAT RHYTHM, 5YO mare by El Corredor - Kiss A Miss ($75,000, 2006 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Hill 'n' Dale Sales Agency, Agent; Buyer- Hidden Brook, Agent, Paul Pompa Jr.) O- Paul Pompa Jr.; B- Hill 'n' Dale Farm & Spast Farm; T- Richard Dutrow Jr.

BLUEGRASS PRINCESS, 4YO filly by Dynaformer - America America ($285,000, 2006 Nov. Breeding Stock, Consignor- Highclere Sales, Agent, Buyer- Arch Bloodstock, LLC; $340,000 RNA, 2007 Sept. Yearling Sale, Consignor- Brookdale Sales, Agent) O- Dell Ridge Farm; B- Highclere; T- Chad Brown

(AE) OUR DAHLIA, 4YO filly by Belong to Me - Dahlia Dearest ($100,000, 2007 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Hill 'n' Dale Sales Agency, Agent; Buyer- Mr. & Mrs. Michael Paulson) O- Michael J. & Lenora A. Paulson; B- Hill 'n' Dales Farm & Michael Paulson; T- Nuno Santos

 

FAIR GROUNDS H. (G3), Fair Grounds, 1 1/8 Miles (T), 4YOs & Up

BLUES STREET, 6YO gelding by Street Cry - Capote Blues ($85,000, 2005 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Gracefield, Buyer- H&D Stable) O- Anstu Stable, Inc; B- Harriet Finkelstein; T- Todd Pletcher

SECRET GETAWAY, 5YO horse by Skip Away - Chief's Honey ($20,000, 2006 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Parrish Hill Farm, Agent; Buyer- Sand & Cee Stables) O- Sand & Cee Stables; B- Parrish Hill Farm; T- Michael Stidham

GRETSKY, 4YO gelding by Toccet - Tsu Lou ($19,000 RNA, 2007 Sept. Yearling Sale, Consignor- Bluegrass Thor. Services, Inc (J. Stuart) Agent) O- Louis W. Smith; B- Pegasus Stud LLC & J. Arriola; T- George Northrop

 

MINESHAFT H. (G3), Fair Grounds, 1 1/16 Miles, 4YOs & Up

GENERAL QUARTERS, 4YO colt by Sky Mesa - Ecology ($20,000, 2007 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Paramount Sales, Agent; Buyer- Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey) O- Thomas R. McCarthy; B- Mr. & Mrs. R. David Randal; T- Thomas McCarthy

FREISAN FIRE, 4YO colt by A.P. Indy - Bollinger (AUS) ($725,000 RNA, 2007 Sept. Yearling Sale, Consignor- Vinery LTD) O- Vinery Stable LLC & Fox Hill Farms Inc. (Tom Ludt)(Richard Porter, II); B- Grapestock LLC; T- Steve Asmussen

 

TAMPA BAY S., Tampa Bay Downs, 1 1/16 Miles (T), 4YOs & Up

GIO PONTI, 5YO horse by Tale of the Cat - Chipeta Springs ($95,000 RNA, 2007 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Castleton Lyons, Agent) O-Castleton Lyons; B- Kilboy Estate, Inc.; T- Christophe Clement

PUBLIC SPEAKER, 5YO horse by Distorted Humor - Gouache (ARG) ($300,000, 2005 Nov. Breeding Stock, Consignor- Katalpha Farm [Lonnie R. Owens], Agent for RMF Thoroughbreds, Buyer- Winstar Farm LLC; $75,000 RNA, 2008 Nov. Breeding Stock, Consignor- Winstar Racing, Agent) O- Peter J. Karahalios; B- RMF Thoroughbreds; T- Dale Bennett

KARELIAN, 8YO gelding by Bertrando - Leaning Tower ($47,000 RNA, 2003 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Ashview Farm LLC [Mr. & Mrs. Wayne G. Lyster III], Agent) O- Green Lantern Stables; B- Green Lantern Stables; T- George Arnold, II

QUIET EMARATI, 4YO gelding by Quiet American - Epithet ($97,000, 2007 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Calumet Farm, Buyer- Terry Gabriel, Agent; $130,000 RNA, 2008 April 2YO in Training, Consignor- Elysian Bloodstock, Agent) O- Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum; B- Kennelot Stables, LTD; T- Michael Yates

 

SAN LUIS OBISPO H. (G2), Santa Anita, 1 ½ Miles (T), 4YOs & Up

BOURBON BAY, 4YO gelding by Sligo Bay (IRE) - Coral Necklace ($1,700, 2007 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Denali Stud [Craig & Holly Bandoroff], Agent; Buyer- James Spencer) O- David & Jill Heerensperger; B- Adena Springs; T- Neil Drysdale

ROMP (ARG), 6YO gelding by Unbridled's Song - Mycatcandance ($490,000 RNA, 2006 November Breeding Stock, Consignor- Castleton Lyons, Agent) O- Sisters in Racing & Siskin; B- John T. Behrendt; T- Kristin Mulhall

OBRIGADO (FR), 7YO gelding by Bahri - Glorious Diamond ($50,000, 2001 Sept. Yearling, Consignor- Bradyleigh Farm Inc, Agent; Buyer- Richard O'Gorman) O- Seidler & Vegso; B- M. Didier Blost & M. Christian De Asis Trem; T- Neil Drysdale

ROCK, WORLD MUSIC

RODRIGO Y GABRIELA
with special guest Alex Skolnick Trio
Sunday, March 7, 8 p.m.
The Brown Theatre on Broadway

Mexican guitarists Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero rose to prominence playing a passionate blend of acoustic music fueled by sophisticated flamenco rhythms and heavy metal pyrotechnics. The duo is a favorite at festivals worldwide and continues to diversify their instrumental repertoire in a variety of styles.

Accessible Seating and Assistive Listening available.

 Kentucky golfer J.B. Holmes missed a birdie putt on the final hole that would have given him a tie for the lead at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in Pebble Beach, Calif., the former University of Kentucky golfer instead finished in a tie for 2nd place with David Duvall one shot behind winner Dustin Johnson..

Holmes, a Campbellsville native and brother of Danville’s Amanda Rowland, had finished third in the Northern Trust Open in his previous tournament. He closed with a 1-under par 71 Sunday — his highest score of the week — and earned $545,000.

Holmes had three birdies, two bogeys and 13 pars in the final round. He had 19 birdies and one eagle in the tournament. He ranked sixth in the tournament in driving distance at 287.5 yards per drive and tied for 14th in putts per round at 28.3.