Champion, Rags to Riches, gave birth to her first colt today, March 17. Dermot Ryan, Manager at Coolmore America, confirmed via telephone that the colt was born at Coolmore Ireland and was sired by Henry the Navigator.
Rags to Riches is best known for her breathtaking win in the 2007 Belmont Stakes. After fighting Curlin in the stretch, she became the first filly to win the race in over a century. Overall, she had five wins from six starts in 2007 and $1,340,028 in career earnings.
On March 9, 2009, Rags to Riches gave birth at Ashford Stud in Kentucky to her first foal – a filly by Giant’s Causeaway. She was then booked to Ashford stallion, Henry the Navigator.
Rags to Riches remains at Coolmore Ireland. She is scheduled to be bred to Coolmore stallion, Galileo.
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Names? I’d like to submit House of Aviz
Hi Patrick. I didn’t even think about names yet! I enjoyed your comment. Thanks for reading.
Hi Jennifer,
Rags To Riches is just about the only horse I never hated for beating Curlin. (: What an incredible race filly, I always wished she hadn’t hurt herself in the Gazelle. Wonder what the Breeders’ Cup would have looked like that year if she hadn’t.
Looks like she’s a good producer so far, now let’s see how they run! With her name it would be pretty easy to fool around making up names for her foals.
Good afternoon :: you know if they left the colt with her ? I heard the gave filly to a nurse mare as rags was over protective . Is it possible to be too over protective of your foal :: a mare with mind ! Any other info on her ~~ a great beautiful mare Thanks
Hi Kai~
I haven’t heard any news on her colt and wish I knew the answer to your question. I’ll try to find you an answer.
Thanks for the comment,
Jennifer