Waiting, and Waiting, for Crowning Glory
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Smarty Jones
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Cary Street Rides Rail to Greenwood Surprise
Cary Street, saving ground every step of the way under Miguel Mena, outlasted Ever Rider to spring a 28-1 surprise in the $200,000 Greenwood Cup (gr. III) at 1 1/2 miles on the main track at Parx Racing Sept. 1.
Competitive Group Entered for Smarty Jones
Ten 3-year-olds, some of which may have their sights on the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) in three weeks, will battle in the $300,000 Smarty Jones Stakes (gr. III) Sept. 1 at Parx Racing.
Smarty Jones 2-Year-Olds Sell in Uruguay
Twenty-six 2-year-olds by Smarty Jones have been sold at public auction in Uruguay, where the dual classic winner has shuttled for the Southern Hemisphere breeding season the past three years.
Belmont Stakes Overnight TV Rating Strong
This year's telecast of the June 7 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) on NBC garnered the second-highest overnight rating and share, according to the NBC SportsPR Twitter account.
Rival Jockeys Have Visions of Beating Chrome
"Most likely (California Chrome) will be in front of us early on," said Rajiv Maragh, rider of Wicked Strong. "...We'll have to go by in the stretch. I've had a couple of dreams the last few nights that I pass him.
Tagg Takes 'Cides' with California Chrome
Barclay Tagg, trainer of 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Funny Cide, discusses the distractions and pitfalls of Belmont week as California Chrome nears his run to become racing's 12th winner of the Triple Crown.
Migliore Says Belmont Pitfalls Await Espinoza
Victor Espinoza has been a model of consistency aboard California Chrome, but Belmont Park presents unique challenges during the running of the Belmont Stakes (gr. I), said NYRA analyst and retired rider Richard Migliore.
Triple Crown Infographic: Preakness Stakes
A historical look at the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), the second jewel of the Triple Crown. view infographic
Kentucky Derby Winning Jockey Stewart Elliott
Stewart Elliott won the 2004 Kentucky Derby aboard Smarty Jones. Watch and learn about what Stewart's life has been like since that win. watch video
Retro Rebel: Smarty Jones Wowed in 2004
"He was just getting better... He matured and had filled out nicely. He was more rounded and he was more settled."--trainer John Servis on Smarty Jones at the time of his Rebel Stakes win.
BC Juvenile Contender Smarty's Echo Breezes
Windy Hill Farm's Dixiana Breeders' Futurity (gr. I) runner-up Smarty's Echo was in action Oct. 19 at Keeneland, tuning up for a start in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park.
Malones Purchase Ocala's Bridlewood Farm
Prominent American businessman John C. Malone and his wife Leslie have purchased renowned Thoroughbred nursery Bridlewood Farm in Ocala, Fla. The property was turned over to new ownership Aug. 1.
Smarty Jones Back in Uruguay for Third Season
Smarty Jones, who has been shuttling from Northview Stallion Station in Pennsylvania to Haras Cuatro Piedras in Uruguay since 2011, arrived at the South American farm July 31 to begin his third year.
Nikkis Smartypants Drops Royal North Surprise
Nikkis Smartypants showed her resiliency when re-breaking in the stretch to draw away for an upset victory in the $150,000 Royal North Stakes (Can-III) on the turf July 28 at Woodbine.
Rogue Romance on Worktab After Long Recovery
Grade III winner Rogue Romance, who has not raced since the 2012 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I), registered his first work in more than a year on July 9 when he went three furlongs at Mercury Equine Center near Lexington.
Centralinteligence Commandeers Triple Bend
Centralinteligence could be bound for the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) after he swept past pacesetter Comma to the Top en route to his first stakes win June 29 in the Triple Bend Handicap (gr. I) at Hollywood Park.
NYRA Places Secretariat Belmont Margin Pole
The New York Racing Association has placed a blue-and-white striped pole inside the main track that marks 31 lengths from the finish line, the margin of Secretariat's victory in the 1973 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).
Pedigree: Kentucky Derby Winners as Sires
by Anne Peters
Winning the Derby immediately marks a colt as a potential stallion prospect. Breeding success does not always follow, however, and the commercial market has been hard on Derby winners in recent years.
Oaks Win Timely PR for PA Racing, Breeding
The Pennsylvania horse racing and breeding industry, currently concerned about a steady decline in the revenue it gets from slot machines, got some surprise public relations May 3 courtesy of the grade I Kentucky Oaks.
Delaware Horsemen Set Stallion Season Auction
The Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association is holding its inaugural Stallion Season Auction Feb. 25-27 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Stallions to be on Display at Northview PA
A "Parade of Stallions" that will include classic winner Smarty Jones will highlight the Jan. 27 open house at Northview PA Stallion Station in Peach Bottom, Pa.
Northview Announces 2013 Stud Fees
Northview, which stands 14 stallions at two locations -- eight in Maryland at Northview Stallion Station in Chesapeake City, and six in Pennsylvania at Northview in Peach Bottom -- has announced its stud fees for 2013.
Hangin' With Haskin: Smarty Back in Uruguay
Smarty arrived at Cuatro Piedras in early August after staying 20 days in quarantine near Carrasco Airport. read blog
Details Offered in 'Paper Trainer' Incident
A hearing conducted by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission's license review committee brought out details of an incident in which horse ran under the name of a "paper trainer."
The Day Smarty Jones Lost The Belmont
Smarty Jones was "The People's Horse" as he went for the Triple Crown in 2004, but Marylou Whitney's Birdstone spoiled the party for a record crowd at Belmont Park.
All Eyes on Super Easy in Singapore Guineas
Super Easy will attempt to keep his winning streak alive when he takes on a dozen challengers in the Singapore Guineas at Kranji Racecourse May 18.
Filly Takes on the Boys in Singapore Classic
Better Life, a daughter of Smarty Jones, is taking on the colts in the Singapore Guineas May 18. She showed trainer Hideyuki Takaoka early that 1 1/4 miles would suit her fine.
Isn't He Clever to Pass on Kentucky Derby
Isn't He Clever, the Sunland Derby (gr. III) runner-up trained by Steve Asmussen, is no longer under consideration for the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Isn't He Clever Feeling at Home in Borderland
Isn't He Clever happily returned to New Mexico for trainer Henry Dominguez, where he produced a sharp 1 3/4-length tally in the $150,000 Borderland Derby at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino Feb. 25.
Northview Pennsylvania to Host Stallion Show
The Northview Stallion Station division in Pennsylvania will conduct a stallion showing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 29 at the facility in Peach Bottom, Pa.
Three Ghost Ridge Stallions to Northview PA
Three stallions who previously stood at Ghost Ridge Farms, including Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner Smarty Jones, will stand the 2012 Northern Hemisphere breeding season at Northview PA.
Smarty Jones Bred to First Mare in Uruguay
Smarty Jones arrived at Haras Cuatro Piedras in Uruguay at 11 a.m. Aug. 3 and was bred to his first mare five hours later, according to co-owner Claudia Rosas.
Smarty Jones Arrives in Uruguay
Smarty Jones, the 2004 champion 3-year-old male and that year's Kentucky Derby (gr. I) and Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner, has arrived for stallion duty in Uruguay.
Belmont Bird Call: Destiny Denied
Steve Haskin on Smarty's only defeat and the height of Smartymania. Read Blog
Hangin' With Haskin: Roses For Smarty
Steve Haskin recalls Smarty's Derby victory in Part 5. read blog
Smarty Says Goodbye
Steve Haskin discusses Smarty Jones' farewell appearance in installment #4. Read Blog
Hail the Conquering Hero
Hail the Conquering Hero: Haskin's Smarty Jones tribute continues with installment #3. Read Blog
Blog: Cinderella Story Continues
Haskin's Smarty Jones Tribute: The second installment recaps Smarty's Preakness victory. Read Blog
Smarty Jones Tribute
Smarty Jones: Steve Haskin begins his week-long tribute with reprinted stories each day Read Blog
33 Years and Counting
The Triple Crown drought lives on; which horses should have made history? read blog
Preakness Stakes - The Last 10 Years
If the last 10 winners of the Preakness Stakes were in the same race, how would they finish? Rank The Horses
Foaling Dates of Derby Contenders
This year there is only one January foal in the Derby: Watch Me Go. Two of the contenders, Twice the Appeal and Mucho Macho Man won't actually be 3 until after the Run for the Roses.
Closing Gilded Gem Glitters in Las Flores
Gilded Gem closed from last on the far outside to win the $100,000 Las Flores Stakes (gr. III) April 2 at Santa Anita Park, registering her first stakes victory for trainer Bob Baffert.
Rogue Romance Sidelined With Foot Fracture
Rogue Romance will miss the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) with a fracture in his left forefoot, trainer Ken McPeek reported March 18.
Smarty Jones to Shuttle to Uruguay
Champion and dual classic winner Smarty Jones will shuttle to Uruguay for the 2011 Southern Hemisphere season.
Rogue Romance Made Favorite for Risen Star
Catesby Clay's homebred Rogue Romance installed the 3-1 favorite for the Feb. 19 Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) at Fair Grounds; shares top billing with Mucho Macho Man.
Northeast/MidAtlantic Regional: Scary Good
Ghost Ridge Farms compiles a top group of stallions in Pennsylvania. Download Now
Stallion Show at Ghost Ridge Farms
Ghost Ridge Farms in York, Pa will be holding its Annual Stallion Show from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 22.
Grant Jack Headlines Smarty Jones
Martin Luther King Jr. Day feature pits Grant Jack against six 3-year-olds; race is first leg of Oaklawn's trail to the Triple Crown.
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