Sleepy Eyes Todd- Will Travel, Will Win

I have become a very big fan of a very fine racehorse named "Sleepy Eyes Todd". I was introduced to Sleepy Eyes Todd when was a 3 year old. Todd ran a great race and was a good and determined second place finish to Owendale in the Oklahoma Derby in 2019. Sleepy Eyes Todd connections decided to run him back in the $100,000 JEFFREY A. HAWK MEMORIAL to finish out his 3 year old campaign, at Remington Park. Jockey Ry Eikelberry received the mount. Ry rode a perfect race. Helping Todd run a huge race beating a decent field of older horses.

Then in 2020 during the problematic Covid 19 year! We enjoyed watching the racing during the Spring Meet at Fonner Park, located in Grand Isle Nebraska. Sleepy Eyes Todd would travel to Nebraska. We would get to enjoy watching Todd win! Sleepy Eyes Todd would lead from gate to wire to a 6 ½-length victory in the $54,000 Bosselman / Gus Fonner Stakes. Very well ridden by Jockey Quincy Hamilton.

Then in the summer Sleepy Eyes Todd exciting year would continue. This time traveling to the U.S.A. State of West Virginia, and to Charles Town Racecourse for running of the $600,000 Grade 2 Charles Town Classic. Showing an enjoyment of running at less then a mile (Bull Ring) racetracks. Todd would again take complete control of this race and win big, pulling away to win by 7 lengths. Sleepy Eyes Todd was ridden to victory by jockey Carlos Delgado.

Then on Breeders Cup Day, at Keeneland Race Course. Located in Lexington, Kentucky. Sleepy Eyes Todd would compete in $150,000 Lafayette Stakes. Todd would be ridden with lots of confidence by Joel Rosario. Sleep Eyes Todd would show no speed in this race. At the 3/8 pole. Todd would be trailing the field in last place! However when the real race began to unfold. Sleepy Eyes Todd would rally and win going away in convincing style. Pulling away to win the Lafayette Stakes by 1 1/2 lengths. Running the 7 furlongs in 1:21.4.

Then to finish out an outstanding year of traveling, running and winning. Sleepy Eyes Todd and his connections. Would take Todd to south Florida and Gulfstream Park. To compete in the Mr. Prospector Stakes race. Again at the 7 furlong distance. Sleepy Eyes Todd would run a beautiful tactical race. Coming from a comfortable position in 4th place. To rally and hold off a late charge by the talented Firenze Fire. To win the $100,000 Mr. Prospector Stakes by 1/2 length. Sleepy Eyes Todd would receive and beautifully timed ride by very talented jockey Tyler Gaffalione. Sleepy Eyes Todd is eying the Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational. Taking place at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach on Saturday, January 23, 2021. I wish Todd well and look forward watching Sleepy Eyes Todd, compete in this major race. This gallant and courageous racehorse. Does deserve to race in this prestigious Grade 1 Race.

Housebuster- Speed Champion

Another great and talented racehorse that I became a fan of. Was the champion sprinter named "Housebuster". I use to love watch Housebuster race. The speedy and determined son of Mt. Livermore. Use to show blazing speed from the starting gate. Then keep very aggressive fighting with and antagonizing his opponents to the end of the race. That can explain why Housebuster was voted champion Sprinter in the United States 2 consecutive years 1990 and 1991. I got the fun experience of being around this great racehorse a little bit. As a good friend of mine Joe was the final groom to look after Housebuster in his great career. Housebuster apeared to be a kind and very relaxed gentleman off of the racetrack. Sadly Housebuster was badly injured in the running of the 1991 running of the Breeders Cup Sprint. Becasue of the substained inury. It ended Housebuster's amazing career. I can only assume that Hall of Jockey Craig Perret enjoyed and loved to ride this great racehorse! Trainer Warren A. (Jimmy) Croll Jr. did a wonderful job developing and directing Housbuster, to a "Hall of Fame" career!!!

Sire Mt. Livermore Grandsire Blushing Groom Dam Big Dreams Damsire Great Above Sex Stallion Foaled 1987 Country United States Color Dark Brown Breeder Blanche P. Levy & Murphy Stable Owner Robert P. Levy Trainer Ronald L. Benshoff Warren A. Croll Jr. Record 22: 15-2-1 Earnings $1,229,696 Major Wins Morven Stakes (1989) Hutcheson Stakes (1990) Jerome Handicap (1990) Withers Stakes (1990) Lafayette Stakes (1990) Derby Trial (1990) King's Bishop Stakes (1990) Spectacular Bid Stakes (1990) Swale Stakes (1990) Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash Stakes (1991) Carter Handicap (1991) Vosburgh Stakes (1991) Forego Handicap (1991) Awards American Champion Sprint Horse (1990, 1991) Honors United States Racing Hall of Fame (2013) 1991 Carter Stakes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdzDs37UgNA

Rare Photos Found- Bull Myson Debut

Today doing some rummaging around the house. I discovered some excellent photos of one of the best racehorses that was ever part of the Sheldon Wolfe Racing Stable. His name was Bull Myson. My father Sheldon purchased him from the Keeneland Fall yearling sale for a nominal amount. Bull Myson was sired a European Horse name Peterhof. Bull Myson was a very nice horse to work with and be around. He was very fast and talneted. One of my biggest disappointment working in the horse racing business. That we failed to win at least one Stakes Race with Bull Myson. However Bull Myson will always be a very pleasant memory of my days working in The Sport of Kings. Bull Myson debut occurred on a beautiful Spring day at Greenwood Racetrack. Which use to exist in the eastern beaches area of Toronto. The date was April 2, 1989. The person who was photographer for these great photos is unknown. Bull Myson was ridden to victory by jockey Irwin Driedger.

The video of the winning race; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW53FThytyo