Riding the wave of Thoroughbred horse racing
© Benoit Photo NYRA Press Release: Grade 1 Preakness and Haskell Invitation winner Exaggerator has been in good energy since his off-the-board finish in last Saturday’s Grade 1 Travers last Saturday and remains on target for the Grade 2 Pennsylvania Derby … Continued
Every summer, the start of racing at Del Mar and Saratoga ushers in another season of top-notch two-year-old racing, where the possibility exists to see future champions make their debuts. In 2012, racing fans attuned to the action at Saratoga saw … Continued
Coady Photography On the morning of May 18th, the day that post positions for the $1,000,000 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) were to be drawn, several Preakness contenders were out for morning training and several trainers shared thoughts on their horses and … Continued
© Benoit Photo Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) winner Exaggerator has faced Nyquist on four occasions and has lost to his rival each time, most recently when finishing second in the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) at Churchill Downs. Trainer Keith Desormeaux is … Continued
© Benoit Photo No trainer has more experience trying to beat the unbeaten Nyquist than Keith Desormeaux. The California-based trainer has seen his horses finish second to Nyquist on six occasions, including twice with Exaggerator, who finished second-best to Nyquist in both the San Vicente Stakes … 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 trainers of each Derby runner thought of how the race unfolded, you’re in luck–Churchill Downs has released official quotes … Continued
Exaggerator galloping at Churchill Downs on May 4th – Coady Photography During his career, Kentucky Derby contender Exaggerator has showcased a wide variety of running styles. In most of his races, he has stalked the early pace, settling a length or two behind … Continued
Coady Photography Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) winner Exaggerator, expected to be the second wagering choice behind the unbeaten Nyquist in the May 7th Kentucky Derby, completed his preparations for the “Run for the Roses” when he breezed five furlongs in … Continued
© Benoit Photo Congratulations to the exciting Kentucky Derby contender Exaggerator, whose late-running victory in the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) on April 9th at Santa Anita has earned him the title of “Horse of the Week” on The Turf Board! In … Continued
Photo by Keeneland Photo Later this afternoon at Santa Anita Park, a small field of five talented three-year-olds (Electrifying has scratched) will contest the $200,000 San Vicente Stakes (gr. II), a seven-furlong sprint that serves as a springboard to Santa Anita’s major Kentucky … Continued