Riding the wave of Thoroughbred horse racing
Coady Photography Whichever horse wins the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) on May 7th could be in for a challenge when they get to Pimlico for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) two weeks later, because given how impressive Stradivari was while winning an allowance race at … Continued
Another Dubai World Cup day has come and gone at Meydan racecourse, and what a great day it was! From One Man Band’s easy win in the Godolphin Mile to California Chrome’s spectacular victory in the Dubai World Cup, the … Continued
Photo by NYRA/Coglianese Photos/Susie Raisher Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin has been a familiar face on the Kentucky Derby trail in recent years, and it looks like he might be bound for Louisville again with Shadwell Stable’s Mohaymen, who turned in an impressive performance … Continued
Keeneland Photo On opening day at Keeneland, the three-year-old sprinting sensation Runhappy picked up another major victory when he defeated a top-notch field in the $250,000 Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix Stakes (gr. III). Racing over a sloppy, sealed track that he was unfamiliar … Continued
The talented two-year-old filly Lumiere, who broke her maiden in impressive fashion at Goodwood during the summer, became a grade I winner on September 26th when she scored a tenacious victory in the six-furlong Cheveley Park Stakes (Eng-I) at Newmarket. Coming … Continued
Breeders’ Cup Photo © Camelot Kitten, a full brother to 2014 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (gr. I) winner Bobby’s Kitten, gave notice that he could be a major contender for the October 30th Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (gr. I) when he rallied … Continued
© BENOIT PHOTO He’s unbeaten in three starts, and hasn’t been challenged in two impressive stakes victories. His pedigree suggests he’s a sprinter, but his talent is undeniable and has racing fans excited about his future. His name is Nyquist, … Continued
Photo by NYRA/Coglianese Photos/Susie Raisher On the sixth anniversary of the day Rachel Alexandra achieved her historic victory in the Woodward Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga, it was only fitting that her daughter Rachel’s Valentina was able to secure an … Continued
© BENOIT PHOTO In a year with no clear-cut leader in the 3yo filly division, Stellar Wind gave notice that she could be on the verge of seizing the title when she romped to an easy win in the $100,000 Torrey Pines … Continued
Bob Baffert’s top three-year-old American Pharoah may have gone down to defeat in yesterday’s Travers Stakes, but Baffert’s other talented sophomore Gimme Da Lute continued his winning ways with a solid triumph in the $100,000 El Cajon Stakes at Del Mar. By Midnight … Continued