LONG GROVE'S STEVEN SANSONE TO SPEAK AT TOBA CLINIC

Long Grove President Steven Sansone is scheduled to be a guest speaker at the Thoroughbred Owner and Breeders Association (TOBA) 2008 Breeding Clinic.  Steve will specifically lend his insights on pedigree on conformation to new and prospective TOBA members.  The clinic runs from May 30 through June 1, 2008 in Lexington, KY.  In addition to the clinic in Kentucky, TOBA is including an online webcast for other participants who are not able to make the trip to Lexington.  More information is available on the TOBA website, www.toba.org. 

TUTTA BELLA WINS THE FRAN'S VALENTINE STAKE

On April 27 Tutta Bella won the Fran's Valentine Stake at Hollywood Park. This was her first entry into stakes company and after winning three of her last four for Owner/Breeder, Pam Ziebarth. The mare's trainer is John W. Sadler and her jockey was Garrett K. Gomez. 

Long Grove selected Tutta Bella's dam, the Graded Stakes Placed winner of $191,014 Griselda, for Ms. Ziebarth in 2002. Griselda was then bred to Holy Bull and Tutta Bella is the result of that mating.

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EXCITING NEWS AT THE SALE

Exciting sales occurred as a result of Long Grove's President, Steven A. Sansone, insight at both the 2006 Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale and the 2007 Keeneland Horses of All Ages Sale.

Steven A. Sansone was the Breeder of the highest priced colt and the second highest priced filly to sell at the November Breeding Stock Sale for two (2) different sires.

The colt was the first foal out of the stakes winning mare, Queen Kelly. This beautiful colt was by the first crop sire, Action This Day. The filly was the first foal out of the Mt. Livermore daughter, Gentle Wave. This elegant filly was by Sky Mesa.

During the 2007 Keeneland Horses of All Ages Sale, Steven Sansone did the mating selections for two (2) colts that were the highest priced yearlings for their respective sires. One colt was the first foal out of the stakes placed mare, Surprisingly. His sire is During. The second colt to hold the highest honor for his sire was out of the [G3] placed mare, Majestic Sunlight. His sire is Saarland.

While we can't guarantee results like this for you, we can guide you in your mating selections. Don't hesitate to contact Long Grove!

Pictured here are the Long Grove contingent attending the 2007 Castleton Lyons Stallion Party. Castleton Lyons is the home of Anabaa, Malibu Moon, Wiseman's Ferry etal. Pictured from left to right are; Steven Sansone, Cynthia Sansone, Wendy Johnson, Holly Rush and Tuleh - the Long Grove Bloodstock Mascot.

January 2003, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
“Last year the company made roughly $30,000 in gross
sales and purchases for clients. This year, Sansone said
he’s projecting to clear $500,000 in transactions.”

2003, Blood-Horse Magazine quotes Steve as a primary source in discussing the new Georgia laws on horse racing. Click here for the full article.

June 2003, Points North: ‘Horse racing is a sport for all people. There is a perception that it is for people of means; however, it is a sport that everyone can enjoy. When those gates open, a horse race provides some of the most exciting moments in sport that anyone could ever witness.’

June 2003, Atlanta Business Chronicle:
“The success of Funny Cide has fueled interest in the
partnerships. Six of the ten owners are high school
buddies...with modest incomes who got into the
business with an initial investment of $5,000.”

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