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Led by Vyjack, Wood Memorial Contenders Work

Led by Vyjack, Wood Memorial Contenders Work

Pick Six Racing's Vyjack was declared ready for $1 million Wood Memorial (gr. I) to be run April 6 after breezing March 30 at Aqueduct Racetrack. Other key contenders also were on the tab in New York and Florida.

 Saturday, March 30, 2013
Mr Palmer Seals Deal in Private Terms Stakes

Mr Palmer Seals Deal in Private Terms Stakes

Mr Palmer had the highest Beyer speed figure of nine 3-year-olds who went to the gate for the $100,000 Private Terms Stakes March 9 at Laurel Park, and teh favorite prevailed when he closed with a strong late run.

 Saturday, March 09, 2013
Romans Puts Juvenile Prospects Through Paces

Romans Puts Juvenile Prospects Through Paces

Trainer Dale Romans sported a wide smile following workouts by his two top 2-year-olds at Gulfstream Park on the morning of Dec. 15.

 Saturday, December 15, 2012
Romans Ready to Prey on New York Stakes

Romans Ready to Prey on New York Stakes

Trainer Dale Romans, who already has established a personal record for single-season North American earnings in 2012, has multiple chances to take down additional lucrative prizes over the next two weeks at Belmont Park

 Sunday, September 23, 2012
Shackleford to Miss Forego

Shackleford to Miss Forego

Multiple grade I winner Shackleford will not run in the $500,000 Forego Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course Sept. 1, trainer Dale Romans said the morning of the race.

 Saturday, September 01, 2012
Whitney or Forego Next for Shackleford

Whitney or Forego Next for Shackleford

Shackleford is scheduled to enter stud at Darby Dan Farm near Lexington following the 2012 racing season. But before he becomes a stallion, the 4-year-old son of Forestry still has plenty of work to do.

 Thursday, July 12, 2012
Triple Crown Insider - 5/27/2011 (Video)

Triple Crown Insider - 5/27/2011 (Video)

A look back at the Preakness, the Belmont Stakes Top 10 and, comments from Michael Lauffer, co-owner/co-breeder of Shackleford.

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 Thursday, May 26, 2011
Shackleford Works Well; Romans Hopes to Enter

Shackleford Works Well; Romans Hopes to Enter

Shackleford on Saturday reinforced trainer Dale Romans' belief that his colt is a strong contender to win the Kentucky Derby when he turned in a strong five-furlong work over a sloppy Churchill track April 23.

 Saturday, April 23, 2011
Rachel Alexandra a Breathtaking Oaks Winner

Rachel Alexandra a Breathtaking Oaks Winner

Those who believe Rachel Alexandra could have won the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) have evidence to back up their belief after she won the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) May 1 at Churchill Downs in spectacular fashion.

 Friday, May 01, 2009
Rachel' Gearing Up For Big Ky. Oaks Run

Rachel' Gearing Up For Big Ky. Oaks Run

Rachel Alexandra, the probable $500,000 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) favorite who has dominated all three of her starts this season, will ship from Hot Springs, Ark. to Louisville, Ky. on April 8 to begin training at Churchill Downs, trainer Hal Wiggins said.

 Tuesday, April 07, 2009