August 22, 2007 - Sir Gerry wins the Gimcrack!

Sir Gerry, consigned by Darby Dan Farm as a yearling, stormed to victory on Wednesday, August 22 at York, capturing the Ireland Gimcrack S. (Eng-G2) by three-quarters of a length.  The 2-year-old colt by Carson City is out of Incredulous (FR), an Indian Ridge (IRE) mare owned by Dr. Catherine Wills, and was bred and raised at Darby Dan Farm in Kentucky.  After selling for $75,000 through the Darby Dan Sales consignment at the 2006 Keeneland September Yearling Sale, the colt worked impressively at the Tattersalls Breeze-Up and posted a win in his debut race in July before establishing himself this week with a commanding drive from last place to first.  Jockey Jamie Spencer calls him the best 2-year-old he's ever ridden.

Congratulations to Sir Gerry and all his connections on an impressive win. 

See Sir Gerry's 3/4 brother by Smart Strike, offered in September by Darby Dan Sales.

 

Darby Dan Sales Grad Wins Japanese Oaks!

Robe Decollete (Cozzene x Color of Gold, by Seeking the Gold), winner of the Japanese Oaks in stakes record time and the first American bred filly to do so, was sold by Darby Dan Sales for her breeders Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams for $180,000 at the 2005 Keeneland September Yearling Sale. 

Sam P. Third in the Santa Anita Derby!

Sam P. by Cat Thief out of Affirmed Legacy (Affirmed), is a graduate of Darby Dan Sales. Bred by Whisper Hill Farm, he was sold for $200,000 at the Fasig-Tipton July Select Yearling Sale.