Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted 7 hours ago Journalists Share Posted 7 hours ago Horse Racing Nation and writer Ron Flatter is reporting that GI Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike (Keen Ice) has been sold to a group that includes, among others, former trainer Eric Reed. Reed and former owner Rick Dawson had a falling out over the rights to a movie about Rich Strike, Reed and his father. Dawson fired Reed and gave the horse to Bill Mott, who was unable to get him back to the races. “I'm happy,” Reed told Horse Racing Nation. “I had to write off ever even putting my eyes on him, really. We might not have him for running, but if he turns out to be a good enough sire, we'll always be proud of him.” According to the report, the group is led by owner Ken Tyson, who plans to move Rich Strike out of Pennsylvania and stand him in New York. A farm was not named in the Horse Racing Nation report, but a stud fee of $6,500 was. “Going to New York, I don't think he could compete with the Kentucky (sires) right off the bat,” Tyson told Flatter. “He could have two years ago when he finished the Derby. With the delay, too many big guys have come in since then, so I think New York is the best place to go right now.” The post Report: Rich Strike Sold to Ownership Group that Includes Former Trainer Reed appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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