Curalina Prepares to Challenge Elders in Beldame Stakes

Curalina, winner of the Acorn Stakes (gr. I) and Coaching Club American Oaks (gr. I) earlier this summer, is expected to make her debut against older mares on September 26th in the $400,000 Beldame Invitational (gr. I) at Belmont Park. The nine-furlong … Continued

Rock Fall Eyes Return in Vosburgh Stakes

Photo by NYRA/Coglianese Photos Todd Pletcher’s talented sprinter Rock Fall, a four-year-old son of Speightstown that has won six straight races, will return to the races on September 26th in the six-furlong Vosburgh Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park. Earlier … Continued

Chad Brown Will Start Three Horses in Joe Hirsch Invitational

Breeders’ Cup Photo © For the third time this year, the Chad Brown-trained trio of Big Blue Kitten, Slumber, and Shining Copper will team up to try to take down a grade I race when they start in the $600,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational … Continued

The Monday Chat Room

Good morning, everyone! Since a power outage in Lexington has temporarily brought down my Unlocking Winners blog on Bloodhorse.com, I thought I’d post an article here just to let everyone know what’s up. In the meantime, I’ll be posting news stories … Continued

Weekend Recap: Frosted Impresses in Pennsylvania Derby

© Benoit Photo Another fantastic weekend of racing has come and gone, and there’s plenty of action to recap! Here are my thoughts on some of the best races over the weekend: Frosted is an iron horse–if not an iron … Continued

Parx Live Updates for September 19, 2015

Photo by NYRA/Coglianese Photos Hello everyone! A spectacular day of racing is underway at Parx, where a pair of million-dollar stakes races will be run later this afternoon. Those races are the Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) for three-year-olds and the Cotillion … Continued

Nominations for the Awesome Again Stakes Released

Breeders’ Cup Photo © With a little more than a week remaining until the September 26th Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I) at Santa Anita, nominations for the prestigious Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I) prep race have been posted on Equibase.com. Headlining … Continued

5 Thoughts on Beholder Entering the Classic

Breeders’ Cup Photo © Following yesterday’s announcement that two-time champion filly Beholder will target a start in the October 31st, Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I), here are five thoughts that have crossed my mind while pondering the announcement: 1. Beholder’s great tactical speed and ability … Continued

Frosted, Upstart Headline Pennsylvania Derby Field

Photo by NYRA/Coglianese Photos Frosted, who famously headed American Pharoah on the far turn of the Travers Stakes (gr. I) before tiring to finish third, will seek to get back in the winner’s circle on September 19th when he starts in the … Continued

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