Riding the wave of Thoroughbred horse racing
With 15 days remaining until the Belmont Stakes, a number of Belmont Stakes contenders were out for serious training this morning, including Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah, who galloped at Churchill Downs for the first time since winning the Preakness Stakes on May … Continued
I’m not sure why I loved Diversy Harbor as much as I did. Perhaps it was because she was a daughter of Curlin, one of my all-time favorite racehorses. Perhaps it was because she liked to drop off the early pace … Continued
Since Affirmed became the eleventh and most recent Triple Crown winner in 1978, many horses have come close to sweeping the elusive three-race series, but none have come closer than Real Quiet. Trained by Bob Baffert, the unheralded son of Quiet … Continued
With just over two weeks remaining until the June 6th Belmont Stakes (gr. I), a toal five Belmont Stakes contenders turned in official workouts this morning, including a trio from the barn of trainer Todd Pletcher. The times and distances of the workouts were as … Continued
According to the official Churchill Downs Barn Notes for May 21st, trainer D. Wayne Lukas has announced that his talented three-year-old colt Mr. Z will be receiving a break of 30-40 days following his fifth-place finish in the May 16th Preakness Stakes (gr. I) … Continued