Holy Boss

The Maryland Horse Foundation stallion season online auction will be held Feb. 9-12, with seasons to 12 Maryland-based stallions offered. Seasons are available to the following Old Line State sires: Blofield, Bourbon Courage, Cupid, Divining Rod, Engage, Friesian Fire, Galawi (Ire), Holy Boss, Kobe's Back, Mosler, Warrant, and V.I.P. Ticket. Click here for more information. Proceeds will support operations of the Maryland Horse Foundation.

One Man Team (Nyquist) backed up his sparkling debut with another sterling performance in the Heft Stakes to claim his career first black-type. Employing a similar strategy as in his debut Oct. 31, when he took a field gate to wire to win by six lengths, the 5-2 second betting choice once again took command out of the gate. Rating well through :23.22 and :47.18 early splits, he handled a would-be challenger on the turn, and opened a clear advantage coming for home. Coasting home, he was 4 1/4 lengths...

12th-Churchill Downs, $128,924, Alw (NW1X)/Opt. Clm ($80,000), 5-6, 3yo, f, 6 1/2f, 1:16.89, sy, 1 3/4 lengths. SOCIETY (f, 3, Gun Runner--Etiquette, by Tapit) graduated by a length on debut Oct. 21 at Keeneland for prior trainer Wayne Mackey and was given a 7-2 chance with first-time Lasix in this return to action. Away well, the homebred sped out to take control, zipping through a swift first quarter in :21.92. Showing the way into the lane, the chestnut was confronted by SP Ontheonesandtwos (Jimmy Creed) in the lane, but determinedly...

Anchor & Hope Farm in Port Deposit, Maryland has released reduced stud fees for 2021. Bourbon Courage and Imagining will each stand for $2,000. Holy Boss and Long River will each stand for $1,000. Bourbon Courage leads Midatlantic second crop sires by stakes horses. Imagining is represented by multiple stakes winner Monday Morning QB. Holy Boss will be represented by his first runners in 2021 and Long River will have yearlings of 2021. "In an effort to support the breeding industry in challenging times, we want to do our part...