Riding the wave of Thoroughbred horse racing
© Benoit Photo One of the greatest races of the summer will be held this Saturday at Saratoga, that being the $1.25 million Travers Stakes (gr. I) for three-year-olds. The ten-furlong race, often called the “Midsummer Derby,” has drawn an incredibly … Continued
Photo by NYRA/Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand NYRA Press Release: Fields are taking shape for Travers Day this Saturday at Saratoga Race Course, comprised of seven graded stakes and anchored by the traditional summer showcase of the nation’s top 3-year-olds, the Grade 1, … Continued
Divisidero and World Approval, the 1-2 finishers in the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (gr. I), will likely meet again in the Woodford Reserve Manhattan Stakes (gr. I) on June 11th at Belmont Park. Coady Photography One of the biggest weeks of … Continued
Coady Photography Now that the 2016 Kentucky Derby is in the history books, let the post-race analysis begin! If you’re wondering what the jockeys of each Derby runner thought of how the race unfolded, you’re in luck–Churchill Downs has released official … Continued
Coady Photography During the lead-up to the Kentucky Derby, it is a requirement that everyone must have a pick to win the race. Even people who don’t normally handicap horse races are required to pick a horse and hope for the best, … Continued
Coady Photography With the Kentucky Derby post position draw having been held yesterday afternoon, trainer Todd Pletcher has turned his attention to planning race strategy for his two Derby hopefuls Destin and Outwork. Destin, who has not run since winning the Tampa Bay … Continued
Breeders’ Cup Photo The unbeaten Eclipse champion Nyquist has drawn post position 13 in the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) and has been made the morning line favorite at odds of 3-1. Racing for the team of owner … Continued
Coady Photography The morning of April 29th was a very busy one at Churchill Downs–check out these videos of Kentucky Derby contenders working and galloping in preparation for the “Run for the Roses!” Destin working (click here for details) Mohaymen … Continued
Coady Photography On an extremely busy morning at Churchill Downs, the Todd Pletcher-trained pair of Destin and Outwork completed their major preparations for the May 7th Kentucky Derby (gr. I) by turning in timed workouts on April 29th. Destin, unraced since winning the Tampa … Continued
Coady Photography Check out these videos of Kentucky Derby contenders galloping during the April 28th morning training session at Churchill Downs! Gun Runner Outwork My Man Sam Mor Spirit Mohaymen Fellowship Destin Creator Brody’s Cause All videos courtesy of Churchill … Continued