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First Foal by Blame Delivered in Pennsylvania

First Foal by Blame Delivered in Pennsylvania

The first foal by champion Blame arrived Jan. 13 in Pennsylvania.

 Friday, January 20, 2012

Cease Works Four Furlongs for BC Marathon

Claiborne Farm's Cease, a contender for the 1 3/4-mile Breeders' Cup Marathon (gr. II) on at Churchill Downs Nov. 5, breezed four furlongs in :47 2/5 Sunday morning at Keeneland.

 Sunday, October 23, 2011

War Front's Fee Jumps to $60,000

War Front, second on the second-crop sires' list by progeny earnings, will stand in 2012 for $60,000, a jump of $45,000 from his 2011 fee of $15,000.

 Thursday, September 29, 2011
Mosses Recount Accomplishments of Zenyatta

Mosses Recount Accomplishments of Zenyatta

Jerry and Ann Moss, owners of 2010 Horse of the Year and three-time champion older mare Zenyatta, relayed her story to an audience of racing fans and equine enthusiasts Sept. 14.

 Thursday, September 15, 2011
Blame Nominated for Espy Award

Blame Nominated for Espy Award

The 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Blame, along with the movie "Secretariat" and jockeys Ramon Dominguez, Garrett Gomez, and John Velazquez were nominated for Espy Awards.

 Friday, June 24, 2011
A Year Apart - By Esther Marr

A Year Apart - By Esther Marr

Apart may still be overshadowed by a prominent former stablemate-champion Blame-but similarities between the two horses exist.

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 Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Apart Hoping to Follow in Blame's Shoes

Apart Hoping to Follow in Blame's Shoes

The connections that won last year's William Donald Schaefer Memorial Stakes (gr. III) with eventual champion Blame will seek a double with Apart when the $100,000 event is held May 21 at Pimlico Race Course.

 Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Yagos Stays Upbeat Despite Rail Draw

Yagos Stays Upbeat Despite Rail Draw

Robert Yagos, owner of Archarcharch, stayed positive about the Derby experience even after drawing the short straw in the post positions for the Run for the Roses.

 Thursday, May 05, 2011
Liable Honored as Broodmare of the Year

Liable Honored as Broodmare of the Year

Liable, the dam of 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner and champion Blame, has been named Broodmare of the Year by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association.

 Sunday, May 01, 2011

Former Maryland Governor Schaefer Dies

William Donald Schaefer, a former Maryland governor and a big supporter of racing, died April 18 in Baltimore

 Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Black Caviar Tops Blame as World's Best

Australian-based Black Caviar nosed out U.S. champion Blame as the top-rated horse in the world, based on World Thoroughbred Rankings from Oct. 1, 2010 through March 27, 2011.

 Monday, April 04, 2011
BC Classic Nominated for Sports Emmy

BC Classic Nominated for Sports Emmy

ESPN's coverage of the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) from Churchill Downs is one of six nominees for a Sports Emmy Award in the live sports special category.

 Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Blame Gets First Two Mares in Foal

Blame Gets First Two Mares in Foal

Blame, the 2010 champion older male and winner of the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), had his first two mares confirmed in foal last week.

 Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Aurora, Dam of Arch, Dies at Age 23

Aurora, Dam of Arch, Dies at Age 23

Aurora, a stakes-winning daughter of Danzig whose four stakes winners including successful stallion Arch, died March 3 after producing a filly by Empire Maker.

 Friday, March 04, 2011
Blame's Full Sister Runs Second in Debut

Blame's Full Sister Runs Second in Debut

Might, a 3-year-old full sister to champion older male Blame, ran second at Fair Grounds Feb. 20 as the 11-10 favorite in her career debut.

 Monday, February 21, 2011
Slideshow: The Eclipse Awards

Slideshow: The Eclipse Awards

Images from the Eclipse Awards.

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 Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (7)

Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (7)

Another look at some head-shakers in the horse racing industry, which never fails to produce good material.

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 Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Older Male: Blame a Unanimous Choice

Older Male: Blame a Unanimous Choice

Claiborne Farm and Adele Dilschneider's aptly name Blame won the Eclipse Award for champion older male of 2010. The son of Arch capped his season with a neck victory over Zenyatta in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).

 Monday, January 17, 2011
The Envelope Please: Eclipse Awards Day

The Envelope Please: Eclipse Awards Day

One of the most hotly debated races for Horse of the Year honors in recent memory will conclude tonight, Monday, Jan. 17, with the announcement of whether it is finalist (in alphabetical order) Blame, Goldikova, or Zenyatt

 Monday, January 17, 2011
Moss, Stall Weigh in on HOY Debate

Moss, Stall Weigh in on HOY Debate

Owner Jerry Moss and trainer Al Stall gave their final thoughts on the Horse of the Year debate during a National Thoroughbred Racing Association teleconference Jan. 13.

 Thursday, January 13, 2011
BC Classic Voted NTRA Moment of the Year

BC Classic Voted NTRA Moment of the Year

The exciting victory by Blame over the previously undefeated Zenyatta in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Churchill Downs has been voted the 2010 National Thoroughbred Racing Association Moment of the Year.

 Thursday, January 13, 2011
Blame is Top U.S. Horse in World Rankings

Blame is Top U.S. Horse in World Rankings

Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Blame has been judged the best horse to race in North America during 2010 by the compilers of the World Thoroughbred Rankings, unveiled in London, England, on Tuesday, Jan. 11.

 Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Blame, Goldikova, Zenyatta Vie for HOY Honors

Blame, Goldikova, Zenyatta Vie for HOY Honors

Led by Horse of the Year finalists Blame, Goldikova, and Zenyatta, the finalists for 2010 Eclipse Awards were released Jan. 6.

 Friday, January 07, 2011
Claiborne to Receive Eclipse Award of Merit

Claiborne to Receive Eclipse Award of Merit

Claiborne Farm will be honored with the Eclipse Award of Merit for outstanding achievement in Thoroughbred racing.

 Thursday, January 06, 2011
A Fast, But Oddly Paved Road

A Fast, But Oddly Paved Road

Quality Road will be remembered for his brilliance and personality.

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 Monday, January 03, 2011
2010 Leaders: Pletcher, Dominguez, WinStar

2010 Leaders: Pletcher, Dominguez, WinStar

Todd Pletcher, Ramon Dominguez and WinStar Farm were the leading trainer, jockey, and owner, respectively, based on North American earnings in 2010, according to final statistics from the Equibase Company.

 Saturday, January 01, 2011
Slideshow: Year In Review 2010

Slideshow: Year In Review 2010

Reflect on the races that made headlines during 2010.

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 Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Clevenger Wins Second Photo Eclipse Award

Clevenger Wins Second Photo Eclipse Award

Michael Clevenger of Louisville, Ky., has won the 2010 Media Eclipse Award for photography for his picture of the dramatic finish between Blame and Zenyatta in the Breeders' Cup Classic at Churchill Downs Nov. 6.

 Monday, December 27, 2010
Slideshow: New Sires of 2011

Slideshow: New Sires of 2011

A visual look at some of the top new stallions for 2011, including Blame, Quality Road, Lookin At Lucky, and more.

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 Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Few Eclipse Awards Up For Debate

Few Eclipse Awards Up For Debate

Jason Shandler looks at the likely 2010 Eclipse Award winners.

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 Friday, December 03, 2010
Through The Lens: New Careers for Big Stars

Through The Lens: New Careers for Big Stars

Photographer Anne M. Eberhardt catches up with some of the new players in the Thoroughbred breeding scene. She also gets a close up look at a fox hunt in Kentucky.

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 Friday, December 03, 2010
And They're Off: Dec. 1, 2010

And They're Off: Dec. 1, 2010

Lenny and Steve present And They're Off featuring Horse of the Year positions, 2-Year-Old Ky Derby Talent, Trainers and the Zenyatta Send Off. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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 Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Slideshow: Blame

Slideshow: Blame

Images of Blame's racing career and his new life at Claiborne.

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 Saturday, November 20, 2010
And They're Off: Post BC Edition

And They're Off: Post BC Edition

Lenny and Steve present the post-Breeders' Cup edition of And They're Off featuring Zenyatta, Blame, Life At Ten, a review of the television coverage and more.

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 Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (6)

Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (6)

Another look at some of the issues of the day, post-Breeders' Cup.

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 Monday, November 15, 2010
Blame Arrives at Claiborne

Blame Arrives at Claiborne

2010 Breeders' Cup Classic winner Blame arrives at Claiborne Farm.

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 Friday, November 12, 2010
Blame Arrives At Claiborne Farm

Blame Arrives At Claiborne Farm

With two-dozen farm employees looking on, Blame returned to the farm of his birth Nov. 12, and was installed in Buckpasser's former stall at Claiborne Farm.

 Friday, November 12, 2010
Most Memorable 2010 BC Moments

Most Memorable 2010 BC Moments

There were plenty of memorable moments at this year's World Championships.

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 Friday, November 12, 2010
Blame Second in World Thoroughbred Rankings

Blame Second in World Thoroughbred Rankings

Blame, Zenyatta, Goldikova are all ranked in the top 13 horses in the World Thoroughbred Rankings.

 Friday, November 12, 2010
Blame's Stud Fee Set at $35,000

Blame's Stud Fee Set at $35,000

Blame's sire Arch, who also stands at Claiborne Farm, has his fee raised to $30,000.

 Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Taking the Blame

Taking the Blame

Claiborne homebred Blame descends from a historic family associated with the farm for nearly 60 years.

 Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Haskin's BC Classic Recap: One for the Ages

Haskin's BC Classic Recap: One for the Ages

With darkening skies creating an almost surreal atmosphere, Blame and Zenyatta put on a show for the ages in the Nov. 6 Breeders' Cup Classic.

 Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Head Turner - By Eric Mitchell

Head Turner - By Eric Mitchell

Following an emotionally charged Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), the question for those deciding Horse of the Year comes down to this: On what side of the "head" do you stand?

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 Tuesday, November 09, 2010
BC Winner Blame Shines at Keeneland

BC Winner Blame Shines at Keeneland

Blame, who won the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) Nov. 6 at Churchill Downs in what was his farewell race, was the main attraction at trainer Al Stall Jr.'s barn at Keeneland Tuesday.

 Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Horse of the Year is Simple: Blame

Horse of the Year is Simple: Blame

If you take the emotion out of it, Blame is the clear winner... By Jason Shandler

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 Monday, November 08, 2010
Apart May Return to Churchill in Clark

Apart May Return to Churchill in Clark

Adele Dilschneider's Apart, Blame's stablemate who won the $100,000-added Ack Ack Handicap (gr. III) at Churchill Downs, may return in a grade I race at the track later this month.

 Monday, November 08, 2010
Slideshow: Breeders' Cup 2010 Day 2

Slideshow: Breeders' Cup 2010 Day 2

Photos of the day two winners at the 2010 Breeders' Cup.

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 Sunday, November 07, 2010
Blame Retired; Available for Inspection

Blame Retired; Available for Inspection

Blame, winner of Saturday's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), has been retired from racing for stallion duty at the Hancock family's Claiborne Farm near Paris, Ky.

 Sunday, November 07, 2010
Mike Smith on the BC Classic

Mike Smith on the BC Classic

Mike Smith reflects on the Breeders' Cup Classic to the media.

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 Sunday, November 07, 2010
Imperfection Can Be a Beautiful Thing

Imperfection Can Be a Beautiful Thing

Many wouldn't agree, but there were no losers in that spectacular photo finish at the end of this year's Breeders' Cup Classic at Churchill Downs.

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 Sunday, November 07, 2010
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