KAS Stable

Bloodstock agent Pedro Lanz, who purchased a $2.1-million colt by Flightline on behalf of KAS Stable during Monday's opening session of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, came back Tuesday to acquire a filly by Gun Runner (hip 357) for $1.375 million for the same operation. Both juveniles were consigned by Sequel on behalf of their breeder, Chester Broman. "We needed a filly and she was my favorite," Lanz explained. "I told them, if you want the best filly, in my opinion, she is the one. She's a...

Bloodstock agent Pedro Lanz, bidding on behalf of the Saudi-based KAS Stable, went to $2.1 million to acquire a colt from the first crop of champion Flightline (hip 54) from the Sequel consignment. Bred by Chester Broman, the chestnut colt is out of GI Breeders' Cup F/M Sprint winner Bar of Gold (Medaglia d'Oro) and is a half-brother to graded winner Coinage (Tapit). "This horse is going to race here in the United States," Lanz said after signing the ticket on the colt. "I don't know who is going to...

Trainer Brad Cox is not prone to any delusions of grandeur where it comes to the chances of 'TDN Rising Star' presented by Hagyard Bishops Bay (Uncle Mo) against the likes of champion Forever Young (Jpn) (Real Steel {Jpn}), 'TDN Rising Star' presented by Hagyard Nysos (Nyquist) and GII Clark Stakes hero Magnitude (Not This Time) in the G1 Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Feb. 14. He also realizes that $20 million is a lot to play for and is keen to seize upon the opportunity that presents...