Riding the wave of Thoroughbred horse racing
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
The Big Beast (inside) finishing second in the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (gr. I). Photo by NYRA/Coglianese Photos Far Right, the talented three-year-old that won the Smarty Jones Stakes and Southwest Stakes (gr. III) during the winter at Oaklawn Park, will … 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
Breeders’ Cup Photo © Not many horses have ever won multiple Breeders’ Cup races, but Wise Dan joined that elite company with an impressive win in the 2013 Breeders’ Cup Mile. Despite stumbling at the start, settling farther off the pace than … Continued
Another great day of racing awaits on September 12th, highlighted by a large number of graded stakes races across the U.S. and Europe. Here are some brief thoughts on four of the best races! Pocahontas Stakes (gr. II) 8.5 furlongs at Churchill … Continued
Breeders’ Cup Photo © 1 American Pharoah He paraded at Del Mar on September 6th and is expected to ship to Santa Anita very soon to continue his training for the Breeders’ Cup Classic. Apparently, there’s been some talk that he … Continued
Breeders’ Cup Photo © Relive the race that made Wise Dan a superstar! In 2012, after winning the Woodbine Mile (gr. I) and Shadwell Turf Mile (gr. I), Wise Dan entered the Breeders’ Cup Mile (gr. I) at Santa Anita and turned … 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/Chelsea Durand The words don’t come easy. What do you say about a horse that did virtually everything there is to do, and did it time and time again? Yesterday, it was announced that the eight-year-old gelding Wise … 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