The Week in Photos for 6/21/2016
Stephen Foster Handicap, Wise Dan Stakes, Fleur de Lis Handicap, Summertime Oaks, Honeymoon Stakes, Poker Handicap, Pegasus Stakes, Matt Winn Stakes, Regret Stakes.
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Ahh Chocolate Works Half for Fleur de Lis
Stoneway Farm's homebred Ahh Chocolate worked a half-mile at Churchill Downs June 14 in preparation for her next start in the $200,000 Fleur de Lis Handicap (gr. II) for fillies and mares June 18 at the Kentucky track.
Khozan Retired to Journeyman Stud
Khozan, a son of Distorted Humor out of grade I producer and graded stakes winner Delta Princess, will stand the 2016 season at Journeyman Stud in Ocala, Fla. A fee will be announced in the future.
Pedigree Analysis: Empire Maker
Empire Maker has returned to what appears somewhat of a transitional time in the U.S. stallion colony.
Frivolous Tunes Up for Distaff Run
G. Watts Humphrey Jr.'s Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) contender Frivolous turned in her final work for the Oct. 30 test when she breezed five furlongs in :59 4/5 under trainer Vicki Oliver at Keeneland.
Slideshow: Progeny of Empire Maker
As he prepares to return to Kentucky, review a selection of successful offspring by Empire Maker. View Slideshow
Progeny of Empire Maker
As he prepares to return to Kentucky, review a selection of successful offspring by Empire Maker.
American Pharoah to Parade at Churchill Downs
Triple Crown winner American Pharoah is scheduled to parade during the June 13 "Downs After Dark" program at Churchill Downs.
American Trainers Approve Meydan Move to Dirt
The decision to replace the all-weather Tapeta Footings surface at Meydan with dirt has had an impact on the 2015 World Cup races, not least in the regeneration of interest among American trainers.
Report: Six Horses Die in Kentucky Barn Fire
Six horses were reportedly killed during a Feb. 25 early-morning fire that consumed two barns at Chanteclaire Farm near Midway, Ky.
Pletcher Happy With Florida 3-Year-Olds
Trainer Todd Pletcher won three graded stakes races with older horses Feb. 7 at Gulfstream Park, but he also has a wealth of talented 3-year-olds in South Florida.
Flashy Debut for Royal Delta Half Brother
Not to be missed in all of the stakes races Jan. 24 at Gulfstream Park was a dazzling debut win by Al Shaqab Racing's Khozan, a half brother to three-time Eclipse champion Royal Delta.
Crown Queen Looks Royal in QE II Victory
Crown Queen, a half sister to champion Royal Delta, earned her first grade I victory with a sparkling late run in the $500,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Presented by Lane's End (gr. IT) at Keeneland Oct. 11.
Minorette a Major Force in Lake Placid
Minorette, winner of the Belmont Invitational Oaks (gr. IT) July 5, brings a pair of bullet works to the Aug. 16 Knob Creek Lake Placid Stakes (gr. IIT) at Saratoga Race Course.
Royal Delta's Dam Delta Princess Euthanized
Delta Princess, the dam of champion Royal Delta, was euthanized Aug. 5 due to a degenerative stifle condition according to a release from Adena Springs.
TimeformUS Weekend Stakes Analysis
TimeformUS Weekend stakes analysis of the G1 Delaware Handicap and G2 Bowling Green Handicap. read blog
Molly Morgan Rides Rail to Fleur de Lis Upset
Bill Cubbedge's Molly Morgan shot through an opening along the rail on the final turn and drew away to an easy upset victory in the $216,200 Fleur de Lis Handicap (gr. II) at Churchill Downs the evening of June 14.
Churchill Downs Foster Night Pick 4
The all-graded-stakes Pick 4 on the Stephen Foster Handicap card on Saturday night at Churchill Downs is a tricky sequence. read blog
Take Charge Lady Kentucky Broodmare of Year
Eaton Sales' Take Charge Lady, the dam of champion 3-year-old colt Will Take Charge, was honored as Broodmare of the Year by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association at its annual awards luncheon April 17.
Two Bring Seven Figures at F-T Florida Sale
It's not often that the connections of a one-horse consignment lead over a sale topper at public auction, but that's exactly what happened to Hoby and Layna Kight at Fasig-Tipton's Florida sale March 24.
F-T Florida Looks to Continue Upward Trend
With a bullish juvenile sale market on the move, Fasig-Tipton enters its annual Florida sale of select 2-year-olds in training March 24 at Adena Springs South near Williston, Fla.
Slideshow: 2013 Eclipse Awards
Celebrating the winners of the 2013 Eclipse Awards. view slideshow
Eclipse Night Filled with Repeat Winners
Wise Dan, the 2013 Horse of the Year, became the first horse to win three championships in consecutive years.
Third Eclipse Award for Royal Delta
Superstar mare Royal Delta easily dominated the older female division and notched her third straight Eclipse Award by virtue of three impressive graded stakes victories last year, one of which was grade I.
Impressive Finalists for Older Female Eclipse
In the older female Eclipse Award category, two-time champion Royal Delta is the standout finalist, while other impressive mares Joyful Victory and Tiz Miz Sue attempt to make a case with their 2013 grade I accomplishments.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Afleeting Lady | Dale L. Romans |
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| Distorted Love | Helen Pitts |
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| It's Tea Time | George R. Arnold, II |
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| Royal Delta | William I. Mott |
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| St. John's River | Andrew Leggio, Jr. |
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| Sterling Madame | Thomas M. Amoss |
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