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TARRIP WINS AMERICAN DEBUT

on 02/11/2010 9:35 AM
Tarrip (f. 4, Green Desert - Spinnette by Spinning World) prevailed in her American debut in a Maiden Special Weight at Tampa Bay Downs.  Going 1 mile on the turf, the filly expertly weaved her way through traffic in the stretch to out duel the leader and win by a neck.  Her only previous start was 11 months prior at Leopardstown, but the filly didn't miss a beat to score her maiden for ...
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GIO PONTI VOTED BEST MALE IN NORTH AMERICA

on 12/21/2009 7:27 PM
Castleton Lyons' GIO PONTI was voted Best Male to race in North America in the Thoroughbred Times "Best of '09" Poll!  Almost 4,000 online votes were cast spanning 20 different categories!  Thank you to all who voted for GIO PONTI in the poll and we look forward to an equally exciting 2010!    For all of the "Best of '09" Results, check out Thoroughbredtimes.com: http:...
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GIO PONTI MAKES BRILLIANT CLASSIC APPEARANCE

on 11/09/2009 10:19 AM
Multiple G1 winner GIO PONTI (c. 4, Tale of the Cat - Chipeta Springs by Alydar) ran a fantastic race in the G1 Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita!  Saving ground throughout, GIO PONTI split horses with his usual burst of speed in the stretch.  He took over the lead at the eighth pole, drawing away from the others, only to be run down by the undefeated ZENYATTA in the final sixteenth a...
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GIO PONTI LOOKS LIKE A MILLION!

on 08/09/2009 4:05 AM
GIO PONTI (c. 4, Tale of the Cat - Chipeta Springs by Alydar) confirmed his spot as the nation's top turf horse with his 4th consecutive Grade 1 victory in the Arlington Million.   Despite a slight stumble at the start, he settled in the middle of the pack to let pacesetter Presious Passion lead the field throughout the backstretch by 10 lengths.  As the pack caught up with the lead...
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O MAN!

on 07/11/2009 5:52 PM
GIO PONTI (c. 4, Tale of the Cat - Chipeta Springs by Alydar) overcame a wide trip to win the $500,000 G1 Man O War Stakes at Belmont Park.  Guided by Jockey Ramon Dominguez, GIO PONTI defeated 5 other Grade 1 winners in the field by a convincing 1 3/4 lengths, sealing the deal on his third straight Grade 1 victory.  The 1 3/8 miles was a longer trip than usual for the colt, but he didn'...
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LAUREATE CONDUCTOR IS FIRST IN CHOICE STAKES

on 07/06/2009 5:44 AM
LAUREATE CONDUCTOR (c. 3, Bernstein - Lavender Baby by Rubiano) earned his Black Type in his first Stakes appearance in the $65,000 Choice Stakes at Monmouth yesterday.  Going 1 1/8 miles on the turf,  the colt saved ground early, bid three wide in the far turn, and battled out for the lead in midstretch to win by a tough 3/4 length.  LAUREATE CONDUCTOR is owned ...
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INSTRUMENTALIST WINS AGAIN

on 06/26/2009 6:43 AM
Instrumentalist (f. 3, Bernstein - Resurge by Seeking the Gold) fought out another victory yesterday at Churchill Downs.  Going 5 furlongs on the turf, the talented filly took over the lead in the stretch and held on gamely to win the Allowance by half a length.  Castleton Lyons is the owner and breeder of Instrumentalist, and she is trained by Tom Drury. 
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G1 WINS ON BOTH COASTS!

on 06/07/2009 3:29 AM
GIO PONTI (c. 4, Tale of the Cat - Chipeta Springs by Alydar) after a 3 month holiday, GIO PONTI continued his winning ways with an impressive victory in the G1 Woodford Reserve Manhattan Handicap on the Belmont undercard yesterday.  After breaking last, GIO PONTI settled in behind the field, six furlongs back with Garrett Gomez in the irons.  Saving ground on the far turn, he swung...
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L'IMPRESSIVE!

on 05/24/2009 8:18 AM
L'Impresario (c. 3, Bernstein - Catchascatchcan (GB) by Pursuit of Love) made an exciting debut at The Curragh today.  Going 1 1/4 miles in a Maiden for 3 year olds and up, the son of English Group 1 winner, CATCHASCATCHCAN (GB) acted as quite the professional when he swept by the leaders with 100 yards left in the race to gain advantage and win by a good two lengths!  The colt, who is a...
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STORM MILITARY (ARG) RETURNS IN GREAT FORM

on 04/27/2009 4:49 AM
After some much needed time off, STORM MILITARY (Arg) (h. 7, Bernstein - Shy Mandona by Shy Tom) ran a solid race placing 2nd in the G3 Inglewood at Hollywood Park yesterday.  He set the pace early, and held on well to be beaten at the wire by only a head.  He had a great trip considering he was coming off an eight month layoff.  "We had a perfect trip." Jockey Brice ...
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INSTRUMENTALIST COMPOSES GRADED STAKES PERFORMANCE

on 03/22/2009 4:16 AM
Instrumentalist (f. 3, Bernstein - Resurge by Seeking The Gold) made a striking performance in her first graded stakes effort, running 3rd in the G3 Bourbonette Oaks at Turfway Park.  Wearing the Castleton Lyons silks in only her third lifetime start,  the filly overcame a tough outside post to earn the first black type of her career.  Congratulations to trainer Tom D...
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GIO PONTI WINS THE G1 KILROE MILE

on 03/08/2009 4:46 AM
GIO PONTI (c. 4, Tale of the Cat - Chipeta Springs by Alydar) drove down to the wire under a fantastic ride by Ramon Dominguez to collar the field of the G1 Frank E. Kilroe Mile at Santa Anita.  Defeating the likes of VENTURA, DIXIE CHATTER, and ARTISTE ROYAL (IRE), GIO PONTI has now won 6 of 11 starts and has earned over $1 million in earnings.    Settling off the pace 7 horses ...
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INSTRUMENTALIST STARTS CAREER ON A HIGH NOTE!

on 01/26/2009 4:07 AM
Instrumentalist (f. 3, Bernstein - Resurge by Seeking the Gold) made an impressive debut yesterday, winning by 6 lengths in a Maiden Special Weight at Turfway.  Going 5.5 furlongs, she broke sharply, took the lead, and never looked back.  Instrumentalist is owned and bred by Castleton Lyons and is trained by Tom Drury, Jr.   Life: 1-1-0-0 $6,840
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NO MATTER WHAT SURFACE! GIO PONTI WINS AGAIN!

on 12/27/2008 3:36 AM
GIO PONTI (c. 3, Tale of the Cat - Chipeta Springs by Alydar) continues to impress yesterday in the $100,000 G3 Sir Beaufort Stakes* at Santa Anita.  Heavy rains Thursday night led to a change of venue for the 1 mile race as it was taken off the turf course and run on the main track's ProRide surface.  This didn't seem to bother the Castleton Lyons homebred as he stalked the pace from ea...
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GREEN LYONS SCORES AT HOLLYWOOD

on 11/09/2008 7:39 AM
GREEN LYONS (f. 4, Green Desert - Spinnitte by Spinning World) had a nice score yesterday with a comfortable win in Allowance company at Hollywood Park.  She broke a tad slow, and continued to chase along on the rail.  On the second turn she went three wide, made a huge rally in the stretch, gained the lead and won by 3/4 of a length.  The drop in class was an excellent co...
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GREEN LYONS (IRE) MAKES SOLID STAKES PERFORMANCE

on 08/23/2008 5:51 AM
Green Lyons (IRE) (f. 4, Green Desert - Spinnette by Spinning World) earned more black type for her family Friday in the CTT and Thoroughbred Owners of California Handicap at Del Mar.   Going a mile and 3/8ths on the turf, the filly ran relaxed through the early stages of the race saving ground, but was caught behind traffic in the stretch and was unlucky in her final push towards the fi...
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AS IF BY DESIGN: GIO PONTI WINS THE VIRGINIA DERBY (G2)

on 07/21/2008 5:23 AM
GIO PONTI (c. 3, Tale Of The Cat - Chipeta Springs by Alydar) added to his already impressive resume' with a thrilling victory in the $750,000 G2 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs.  Breaking smartly from the gate, the Christophe Clement trainee  found great position sitting third or fourth on the outside through out the first mile.  After racing 3 wide on both turns, Garret...
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GREEN LYONS (IRE) RUNS THIRD IN G2

on 06/30/2008 4:10 AM
Green Lyons (Ire) (f. 4, Green Desert - Spinnette by Spinning World) overcame traffic problems to finish a closing third in the Beverly Hills Handicap at Hollywood Park.  Breaking 5th from the gates, she was squeezed towards the rear of the pack. She settled in on the rail until the final turn where she came out two wide and angled out to finish a strong third going 1 1/4 ...
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GIO PONTI RULES THE HILL PRINCE (G3)

on 06/07/2008 4:32 AM
Castleton Lyons owned and bred, GIO PONTI (c. 3, Tale of the Cat - Chipeta Springs by Alydar) came off a seven month layoff to win The Hill Prince-G3 at Belmont yesterday.  Running a mile on the turf with Garrett Gomez on board, the colt settled in behind until he swung out on the final turn, circled 5 wide at the quarter pole and finished from the outside going away, beat...
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SUPER FREAKY MAKES HER CASTLETON LYONS DEBUT

on 04/14/2008 4:15 AM
The talented SUPER FREAKY (f. 4, Smart Strike - Elrose, by Deputy Minister), a Grade I-placed graded stakes winner of $313,070 added to her resume with a solid 3rd place finish in the G3 Las Cienegas Handicap at Santa Anita.  Purchased by Castleton Lyons at the 2007 Fasig-Tipton November Select Sale, SUPER FREAKY made her first start for her new owners under her long-time ...
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