Hades Repels Champion Fierceness to Win Holy Bull
The Bloodhorse - February 3, 2024
“A champion eyeballs him and he just dug in and took off. He ran away from a very good horse," Orseno said.”
Dr Ardito collars stablemate to win Alex M. Robb
The Daily Racing Form - December 29, 2023
“It was the eighth victory from 14 starts -- and third stakes win -- for Dr Ardito, a 5-year-old gelded son of Liam’s Map”
Yoshida Buys Champion Wonder Wheel for $3.2M
The BloodHorse - November 7, 2023
“Wonder Wheel, the 2022 champion 2-year-old filly and daughter of four-time leading sire Into Mischief, was purchased for $3.2 million out of the Nov. 7 Fasig-Tipton November Sale by prominent Japanese breeder Katsumi Yoshida.”
Arrogate Juveniles Light Up OBS as Season Nears End
The BloodHorse - June 13, 2023
"He was definitely bought right, you could say that. I wish we got a piece of him but at the same time we're very happy to have him. ... (Kim Valerio) got a great buy and she saw an opportunity, and hopefully we can help her capitalize on it."
Webslinger Gives American Turf His All for D.J. Stable
The BloodHorse - May 6, 2023
“With a packed Kentucky Derby Day crowd cheering him forward May 6 at Churchill Downs, Webslinger gave it all he had in the final moments of the $500,000 American Turf Stakes (G2T) to secure the first graded win of his career…"
Wonder Wheel Rolls to Juvenile Filly Championship
The BloodHorse - January 26, 2023
“The victory completed a season in which the daughter of four-time leading sire Into Mischief —Wonder Gal, by Tiz Wonderful, won four of five starts”
Maracuja Upsets Malathaat in CCA Oaks
Thoroughbred Daily News - July 24, 2021
“However, in the final strides of the nine-furlong event, it was the longest shot on the board, 14-1 shot Maracuja (Honor Code), who dethroned the mighty Malathaat with a narrow upset.”
Medaglia d'Oro Progeny Shine at OBS March Sale
Upswing in trade as Showcasing colt steals November Foal Sale limelight
Racing Post - November 21, 2018
“Among those to secure a foal from No Nay Never's third crop was US agent Kim Valerio, who can boast of a much closer association with the Scat Daddy story than most…” (continue reading)
Should Radiographs Of Hooves Be Part Of Requirement For Auction Repositories?
Yearling Buyers with the Sharpest Eyes
Valerio Hoping for Another ‘Wonderful’ Result at the Spa
“Bloodstock agent Kim Valerio has picked out a lot of top horses in the dozen-plus years that she’s been in the racing business since transitioning over from showjumping, including the likes of Grade I winners Scat Daddy (Johannesburg), The Factor (War Front), Grace Hall (Empire Maker) and Gozzip Girl (Dynaformer), but she’s shown a noteworthy affinity for runners by one sire in particular: Tiz Wonderful. “ (continue reading)
Thoroughbred Daily News - Monday, August 28, 2017
Million-Dollar Baby Paces OBS April
Thoroughbred Daily News - April 21, 2016
$1.2-Million Broken Vow Colt Highlights Day 3 Of OBS Spring 2-Year-Old Sale
Condo Commando Dashes to Busher Victory
The Bloodhorse - February 21, 2015
“As snowflakes began to fall at Aqueduct Racetrack Feb. 21, heavily favored Condo Commando opened her 3-year-old campaign with an impressive front-running victory in the $100,000 Busher Stakes (VIDEO)…” (continue reading)
KEENELAND SALES UPDATE: Final numbers show double-digit improvement over '10
“Kim Valerio, as agent, purchased the day's two highest-priced yearlings, paying $35,000 each for a filly from the first crop of yearlings sired by Tiz Wonderful and a colt by Henny Hughes. The filly, consigned by Shawhan Place, agent for Spendthrift Farm, is out of Summer Star. The Henny Hughes colt is out of Totally Crafty, consigned by Blake-Albina Thoroughbred Services, agent. “ (continue reading)
The Lane’s End Weekender Pedigree: Buying The Factor
The Paulick Report - March 23, 2011
“With his powerful victory in the Grade 2 Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park, The Factor put the spotlight on himself in the run-up to the Kentucky Derby. The colt's success is further gratification for trainer Bob Baffert and owners George Bolton and Fog City Stable. “ (continue reading)