Riding the wave of Thoroughbred horse racing
Rachel’s Valentina, the second foal out of 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra, turned in another workout at Saratoga this morning as she prepares for her debut. The two-year-old daughter of Bernardini breezed five furlongs in 1:02.65, which was … Continued
Since today is a Saturday, plenty of big-name horses turned in morning workouts at racetracks across the country this morning! Here are some of the highlights: American Pharoah: Six furlongs in 1:11 2/5 (bullet) at Del Mar A. P. Indian: Five … Continued
In his first workout of the year at Del Mar racetrack, Triple Crown winner American Pharoah turned in a brilliant six-furlong breeze, going the distance in a rapid 1:11 2/5. Trained by Bob Baffert, the son of Pioneeerof the Nile started off … Continued
It looks like trainer Eddie Plesa, Jr. has another talented two-year-old in his barn! On Friday afternoon, the Plesa-trained Full Salute scored an easy victory in a 5 1/2-furlong maiden special weight at Monmouth Park, drawing off to win by 2 1/2 … Continued
The remarkable Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien, who has won the Darley Irish Oaks (Ire-I) four times, will send out a strong group of fillies to compete in the 2015 renewal of the race at the Curragh racecourse. The 1 1/2-mile Irish classic has attracted a … Continued
In a burst of excitement that was a fitting end to a rough week in horse racing, two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan breezed a half-mile at Keeneland this morning in his first workout since suffering a non-displaced ankle fracture last … Continued
With the Delaware Handicap (gr. I) coming up on Saturday at Delaware Park, now is a great time to recall one of the most epic finishes in the long history of the race. Four years ago, 2010 Eclipse champion 3yo … Continued
Another great Saturday of racing awaits on July 18th, highlighted by six graded stakes races at tracks across the country. Leading the way are a pair of grade Is at Delaware Park and Del Mar, as well as a couple of … Continued
1 American Pharoah His third workout since the Belmont was his longest and quickest so far, as he went five furlongs in a sharp :59 1/5 that was the second-fastest of 57 morning workouts at that distance. His racing schedule … Continued
Welcome to “The Weekend Accolades,” a weekly series in which we’ll look back on the previous week of racing and hand out a few informal awards to horses, trainers, jockeys, etc. that achieved notable feats in racing. Enjoy! Upset of the Week: Calamity Kate … Continued