Riding the wave of Thoroughbred horse racing
Coady Photography The unbeaten champion and Kentucky Derby favorite Nyquist took a spin over the main track at Churchill Downs for the first time on May 1st, jogging over a sloppy main track with exercise rider Jonny Garcia in the saddle. The … Continued
Coady Photography On April 30th, exactly one week before the Kentucky Derby, several Derby contenders were out for workouts and gallops. Check out these videos from the morning training session! Exaggerator working (click here for details) Brody’s Cause working (click … Continued
Coady Photography Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) winner Brody’s Cause signaled his readiness for the May 7th Kentucky Derby when he breezed five furlongs in a quick 1:00.20 seconds on April 30th at Churchill Downs. Trained by Dale Romans and ridden by … Continued
Coady Photography Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) winner Exaggerator, expected to be the second wagering choice behind the unbeaten Nyquist in the May 7th Kentucky Derby, completed his preparations for the “Run for the Roses” when he breezed five furlongs in … Continued
Coady Photography The morning of April 29th was a very busy one at Churchill Downs–check out these videos of Kentucky Derby contenders working and galloping in preparation for the “Run for the Roses!” Destin working (click here for details) Mohaymen … Continued
Coady Photography The unbeaten champion and Kentucky Derby favorite Nyquist concluded his serious preparations for the “Run for the Roses” when he breezed a mile before a crowd of several thousand people at Keeneland on April 29th. Working in company … Continued
Suddenbreakingnews galloping at Churchill Downs on April 22nd – Coady Photography Arkansas Derby (gr. I) runner-up Suddenbreakingnews signaled his readiness for the Kentucky Derby when he breezed five furlongs in a quick :59.60 on April 29th at Churchill Downs. With jockey Chris … Continued
Tom’s Ready working at Churchill Downs on April 23rd – Coady Photography Louisiana Derby (gr. II) runner-up Tom’s Ready turned in his final pre-Kentucky Derby workout at Churchill Downs on the morning of April 29th, going five furlongs in a rapid … Continued
Shagaf breezing at Churchill Downs on April 24th – Coady Photography The Chad Brown-trained pair of My Man Sam and Shagaf completed their preparations for the Kentucky Derby when they breezed four furlongs apiece at Churchill Downs on the morning of April 29th. My … Continued
Coady Photography Spiral Stakes (gr. III) winner Oscar Nominated turned in his first and last pre-Kentucky Derby workout at Churchill Downs on the morning of April 29th, breezing five furlongs in 1:00.80. Trained by Mike Maker, the son of Kitten’s Joy had been … Continued