Riding the wave of Thoroughbred horse racing
All photos by Keeneland Photo On the last day of September, with a chill in the air and the arrival of October impending, Keeneland was abuzz with activity as horses, jockeys, and trainers prepared for the start of the track’s much-anticipated … Continued
During the summer meet at Del Mar, plenty of two-year-old colts stamped themselves as future Breeders’ Cup and Triple Crown contenders by scoring impressive victories. Some–such as Nyquist–are already well-known, but there are many others that are still flying under the … Continued
Keeneland Photo Sticksstatelydude, the promising two-year-old that broke his maiden in impressive fashion at Saratoga earlier this summer, will make his stakes debut on Saturday in the $500,000 Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity (gr. I) at Keeneland. The son of First Dude had been entered … Continued
© Benoit Photo There was plenty of spectacular racing on “Super Saturday” at Santa Anita–check out these pictures from the five grade I races, won by Photo Call, Nyquist, Smooth Roller, Beholder, and Songbird! All photos © Benoit Photo For … Continued
© Benoit Photo During her long career, which has spanned four seasons of success at the highest levels of the sport, Beholder has won many races with impressive ease. But on Saturday, she took her domination to a whole new level with an … Continued
Keeneland Photo After winning the Ashland Stakes (gr. I) and Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) in impressive fashion, Lovely Maria had earned a reputation as the best three-year-old filly in the country and was poised to enjoy a great summer of racing. But … Continued
Breeders’ Cup Photo © In a highlighted-anticipated matchup of two of the best sprinters in the country, King’s Bishop Stakes (gr. I) winner Runhappy will challenge 2014 Breeders’ Cup Sprint (gr. I) champion Work All Week in a fantastic renewal of the $250,000 … Continued
Breeders’ Cup Photo © Just hours after it was announced that 2014 Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Bayern had been retired from racing, the career of another Breeders’ Cup champion was brought to a close. According to a press release … Continued
Keeneland Photo The Ireland-based trainer Aiden O’Brien, who has enjoyed remarkable success shipping his horses to win major races in North America, will send out three starters in the graded stakes races on opening weekend at Keeneland. According to the Keeneland Barn Notes for … Continued
Breeders’ Cup Photo © Today’s announcement that 2014 Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Bayern has been retired brings to a close the career of a remarkably talented but inconsistent colt that was brilliant at times and disappointing at others. The four-year-old son of … Continued