Keeneland hosts their November Horses of Racing Age Sale Nov. 14 and among the selection will be several prospects from Marylou Whitney Stables.
John Hendrickson, husband of Marylou Whitney and chairman of the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame died unexpectedly in August. On Thursday, Gainesway will consign eight runners on behalf of his estate.
READ: Hall of Fame Chairman Hendrickson Dies at 59
Leading the way is Alyeska , consigned as Hip 4066. The 2-year-old daughter of Vekoma was an impressive winner in her debut at Churchill Downs Sept. 20. Experiencing a rough trip early that forced her toward the back of the 11-horse field, she rallied down the lane to win the 6 1/2-furlong contest by a length.
The filly has come back with two October workouts for trainer Norm Casse and appears to offer plenty of potential.
“Alyeska is a very nice filly on offer from his estate,” said Gainesway…
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