Farm News

Hunter’s Mark Foals Harbinger Filly

Our first foal of 2012 has arrived, albeit halfway around the world from Runnymede....more

Our Cup Runneth Over in 2011

While times remained challenging for the Thoroughbred industry in 2011, Runnymede Farm is counting many blessings....more

New Mare Gains Group 1 Credential

Wendy Vaala, a broodmare from an impeccable female family recently acquired in a private transaction, became the granddam of a Group 1 winner when Que Fenomeno won the Grande Premio J Adhear de Almeida Prado (G1) at Cidade Jardim in Brazil on June 26....more

Callahan featured in The Blood-Horse

Runnymede's longtime friend and partner Peter Callahan is featured in the July 2 issue of The Blood-Horse magazine....more

Runnymede Officers Visit Newmarket

With promising Group 2 winner Laughing Lashes entered in the English One Thousand Guineas (G1), Runnymede President Brutus Clay and Vice President Martin O'Dowd seized the opportunity to attend the classic weekend at Newmarket, visit some of the internationally renowned studs in the area and check on a pair of juvenile colts in training with David Lanigan....more

Foundation mare Kazadancoa leaves lasting mark

Kazadancoa, the most influential producer to graze in the fields of Runnymede over the past 50 years, quietly passed away at the farm on March 30 at the age of 33....more

Outstanding Pyro colt only one in North America

An exceptionally well conformed colt from the first crop of Pulpit's Grade 1-winning son Pyro was born at Runnymede on March 6, becoming another unique foal for the farm as he is believed to be the only individual by his sire outside of Japan....more

Runnymede’s filly only offspring by Conduit outside Japan

Foaling season is always a time of hope and excitement, but this year is even more special at Runnymede, where what is believed to be the only foal outside Japan by multiple champion and two-time Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) winner Conduit arrived recently....more

Adventure foals Dalakhani colt, to visit Sea The Stars

Runnymede’s exceptional broodmare Adventure, whose second foal is Irish Group 2 winner and Group 1-placed filly Laughing Lashes, foaled a colt by 2003 European Horse of the Year Dalakhani on February 22 while boarded at the Irish National Stud....more

Invincible Spirit filly extends Runnymede’s reach to France

A new chapter in Runnymede’s extensive history began to unfold on February 18 in France when the farm’s Group 1 producer Palace Weekend foaled a fabulous bay filly by record-breaking European sire Invincible Spirit....more

Jaycito’s newborn half sister already a favorite at Runnymede

One of Runnymede’s most eagerly awaited foals also became the first to be born at the farm this season—a filly who is a half sister to Grade 1 winner Jaycito...more

It’s a colt! First foal of 2011 born in Ireland

Runnymede’s first foal of the year is a colt delivered by our stakes-winning Pivotal mare Morena Park in Ireland on February 9....more

A Year to Remember: Runnymede Sparkled in 2010

Although there have been many outstanding years in the storied history of Runnymede Farm, 2010 undoubtedly ranks among the best on all fronts, extending from racing to sales around the world....more

Breeders’ Cup to be historic for Runnymede

When the two-day Breeders’ Cup World Championships begins on November 5, Runnymede Farm is poised to make history....more

Seven yearlings consigned to Fasig-Tipton sale

Three colts and four fillies raised at Runnymede made the journey on October 22 from the farm in Paris to Fasig-Tipton Co.’s Newtown Paddocks for the Kentucky fall yearling sale....more

Strong Keeneland sale for Runnymede; Tattersalls next

Following a very pleasing Keeneland September sale in which Runnymede sold yearlings to buyers in the United States, Europe and Asia, the farm is offering three colts at the Tattersalls October sale, Europe’s premier yearling auction that begins on October 5 in Newmarket, England....more

Runnymede-breds winning around the globe

Runnymede may be a relatively small commercial Thoroughbred nursery, but the horses bred and raised by the farm are having an impact all over the world....more

First Samurai filly sells for $450,000 at Keeneland

Sparking bids from multiple corners while handling the pressure of the Keeneland sale ring with poise and presence, Runnymede’s First Samurai filly was sold on September 13 for $450,000....more

Success of Runnymede-breds highlighted by The Blood-Horse

In a story written by Deirdre B. Biles, one of the most knowledgeable journalists specializing in the coverage of Thoroughbred bloodstock sales, The Blood-Horse has featured the success of horses bred, raised and sold by Runnymede....more

Runnymede Mare Hails From Derby Winner’s Super Family

Super Saver’s dramatic victory in the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) on May 1 gave yet another a tremendous boost to young Runnymede broodmare Miss Forest City, who shares the same phenomenally successful female family....more

Awesome Gem Featured in ESPN Contest

Runnymede-bred, -raised and -sold star Awesome Gem, who is one of the farm’s all-time earnings leaders with nearly $2 million to date, is the featured attraction in an ongoing contest to encourage Thoroughbred ownership....more