After racking up multiple Graded stakes wins on dirt already in his career, Classic Causeway demonstrated an affinity for the turf on Saturday, July 9,, defeating a top-class international field in the $1 million Belmont Derby Invitational (G1) at Belmont Park in his debut over a new surface. The son of Giant’s Causeway took to… Read more
July 11, 2022
In addition to Mo Donegal’s victory in the Belmont Stakes (G1), Kentucky-breds dominated the Grade 1 events on the June 11th Belmont Stakes undercard. Flightline delivered on the hype and remained undefeated in his career with a six-length romp in the $1 million Metropolitan H. (G1). Overcoming an awkward start, Flightline, owned by Hronis Racing,… Read more
June 25, 2022
Donegal Racing and Repole Stable’s Kentucky-bred Mo Donegal defeated his stablemate Nest in winning the 154th Belmont Stakes (G1) at Belmont Park on Saturday, June 11. The win marked a sweep of this year’s Triple Crown races for Kentucky-breds, following Rich Strike’s win in the Kentucky Derby (G1), and Early Voting’s win in the Preakness… Read more
June 12, 2022
Kentucky-bred There Goes Harvard picked an opportune time to rack up the initial stakes victory of his career, proving best in the $400,000 Hollywood Gold Cup (G1) on May 30, at Santa Anita. Ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr. for trainer Michael McCarthy, There Goes Harvard collared Defunded inside the sixteenth pole to score by one… Read more
June 3, 2022
Kentucky-bred Above the Curve scored a game victory in the 10-furlong Prix Saint-Alary (G1) at Longchamp on Sunday, May 29. Ridden by jockey Ryan Moore, Above the Court was runner-up in the May 4 Cheshire Oaks in her previous outing. Trained by Joseph O’Brien for owners Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, and Westerberg,… Read more
May 29, 2022
After skipping the Kentucky Derby (G1), Early Voting was a fresh horse entering the 147th Preakness Stakes at Pimilico on Saturday, May 21. His winning performance in the 1 3/16-mile test reinforced the decision made by his connections to bypass the Derby and point instead for the Preakness. In an impressive effort, Early Voting took… Read more
May 22, 2022
An intriguing field of nine, including eight Kentucky-breds, are set to clash in the 147th running of the $1.5 million Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico on Saturday, May 21. Topping the field are Kentucky Oaks (G1) victress Secret Oath, who is taking on the boys, and morning-line favorite Epicenter, runner-up to Rich Strike in the… Read more
May 20, 2022
In addition to sweeping the this year’s Kentucky Oaks (G1) and the Kentucky Derby (G1), horses bred in the Bluegrass also made their presence felt on the undercard of both marquee racing days at Churchill Downs. On Derby Day, Jackie’s Warrior was among the stars of the afternoon. J. Kirk and Judy Robison’s champion romped… Read more
May 12, 2022
Rich Strike, sent off at odds of 80-1, pulled off the second-biggest upset in the history of the Kentucky Derby (G1) with a rallying win over favored Epicenter in the 148th edition of the “Run for the Roses” at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 7. Owned by Richard Dawson’s RED TR-Racing, Rich Strike and jockey… Read more
May 8, 2022
Secret Oath made a five-wide move on the far turn and swept to a two-length victory over fellow Kentucky-bred Nest to win the 148th running of the Kentucky Oaks (G1) on May 6 at Churchill Downs in front of a crowd of more than 100,000 fans. With jockey Luis Saez riding for D. Wayne Lukas,… Read more
May 7, 2022