Gainesway announced on January 31 that the 2005 American Double Winner Afleet Alex was repaid from stallion duty.
“He is currently in very good health and will remain at Gainesway throughout his retirement, always available to host his fans on his Horse Country tours,” the ranch said in a statement. declare.
Afleet Alex, a 20-year-old son from North Afleet, has so far selected 39 black winners, including the 1st grade winner. Texas Red , Iotapa , Afleet Express , Important , Sharla Rae and Dublin . He also selected 4 champions, including the old Canadian champion horse 2020 Skywire .
“I got to see him at the end of October, and he looks great,” said Chuck Zacney, managing partner of Cash is King, Afleet Alex’s advocacy firm. “It was a great ride. I’m happy to see that his daughters make strong runners as well. I went to the merchandise store and looked for ‘Alex’ on the dam side. I think they were. we will continue to meet ‘Alex’ at races on both sides of the pedigree.”
Bred in Florida by John Martin Silvertand, the Afleet Alex was sold to Zacney’s CJZ Racing Stable at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale in 2004 for $75,000 from a shipment by dealer Robert N. Scanlon . The pony made its first appearance about five weeks later for Cash is King and trainer Tim Ritchey at Delaware Park, where he won his debut with a length of 11 1/4. He won again three weeks later, this time 12 lengths, and was sent to Racecourse Saratoga where he extended his winning streak with wins at Sanford Stakes (G2) and Hopeful Stakes (G1). Afleet Alex wrapped up her teen campaign with moments at Champagne Stakes (G1) and Bessemer Trust Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1).
At the age of 3, Afleet Alex has only finished once out of six starts, with the remaining games including victories at the Preakness Stakes (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1) after finishing third in the Kentucky Derby (G1). His Preakness win earned him a place in racing lore as he was knocked to his knees at the top of the ramp and recovered to take the win with 4 3/4 length. He was named the US 3-year-old pony champion in 2005.
“In my opinion, he ran the best Preakness ever and one of the best races of all time,” said Zacney.
Afleet Alex retired with a record of 8-2-1 in 12 starts and earned $2,765,800.
As a male, Texas Red has become Afleet Alex’s top performer by earnings. The foal placed in FrontRunner Stakes (G1) before winning the Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1). At age 3, he beat Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) on his way to $1,767,300. Iotapa is Afleet Alex’s most successful daughter on the track winning Vanity Stakes (G1) and Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (G1) before finishing third in Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) 2014. Win or bet 13 times out of 14 starts and earn $1,032,796.
As a father figure, Afleet Alex has been represented by 13 stake winners and seven graded stake winners. His top performers include 2019 Belmont Stakes winner Sir Winston of Awesome Again in La Gran Bailadora, and winner of Starlet Stakes (G1) apricot tree via Uncle Mo out of Afleet Maggi.
“I sent several mares to ‘Alex’ last year, including one Into Mischief “Zacney said.” She’s leaving mid-February, and I can’t wait to see the pony. This will be near and dear to me. “
