Two Year Olds

An Early Look at the Kentucky Derby

• December 7, 2014

We have already seen a number of promising two-year-olds stamp themselves as promising contenders for next year's Triple Crown. read blog

OBS June Sale Expands to Four Days

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• April 29, 2014
• Sales, Southeast Region

A large increase in entries to more than 1,200 horses has prompted Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. to expand its June sale of 2-year-olds and horses of racing age to four days.

That Handicapping Show: Dania Beach Stakes

• By Claire Novak
• December 19, 2013
• Triple Crown

Claire Novak and Frank Angst handicap the Dania Beach Stakes for 2-year-olds. watch video

Podcast: Eclipse Awards 2013: Top 2-Year-Olds

• By Ron Mitchell
• December 5, 2013

Steve Haskin discusses the Eclipse Awards for the 2-year-old divisions.

THS: 2-Year-Old Review

• By Tom LaMarra
• December 20, 2012
• Triple Crown

Tom and Pete look at the performance of 2-year-olds in 2012 and discuss who holds promise for a shot at the Triple Crown. watch video

Unlocking Winners: New Sire Analysis - Curlin

• By Pete Denk
• November 14, 2012

Stallion profile emerges for two-time Horse of the Year read blog

Big Brown Two-Year-Olds in Action

• March 27, 2012

The first foals by Big Brown are now ready to run. Enjoy this video produced by Three Chimneys Farm, of them in action. watch video

Shopping for 2-Year-Olds? Here's Some Advice

• By Deirdre B. Biles
• February 20, 2012

Shari Eisaman talks about what she sees in young horses that indicates they will do well at the racetrack read blog

Select 2YO Selling Season: Good and the Bad

• By Deirdre B. Biles
• April 20, 2011
• Sales

What was good and what was bad about the 2011 select selling season for 2-year-olds in training. Read Blog

The Buy-Back Dilemma: 2-year-olds

• By Deirdre B. Biles
• March 9, 2011

The Buy-Back Dilemma: Can Anything Be Done to Get More Select 2-Year-Olds Sold? The high buy-back rate for select 2-year-olds is a big concern. Read Blog

Sire Invincible Spirit Sets World Record Mark

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• December 29, 2010

Irish stallion Invincible Spirit has shattered the world record mark for 2-year-old winners in a year.

Unbridled's Song Colt Tops at Barretts

• By Tracy Gantz
• March 22, 2010
• Sales, West Region

Past success in Japan with purchases at the Barretts March sale led Chikura Takahashi to return in force for the selected 2-year-olds in training sale March 22.

Whoa! Two-Year-Olds Start Early in Kentucky

• By Tom LaMarra
• March 29, 2001
• News, Racing

For the first time in recent memory -- maybe for the first time ever -- Turfway has scheduled a 2-year-old race at the tail end of its winter-spring meet. The two-furlong, $29,400 event has lured a field of 10: six fillies, three colts, and a gelding. It's carded as the first race.