Podcast: Jack Wolf and Intense Holiday
Ron Mitchell talks with Jack Wolf of Starlight Racing about Starlight's Kentucky Derby contender Intense Holiday. Jack also discusses Harlan's Holiday and the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
Louisiana Derby
Race 10 at FAIR GROUNDS on
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| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| A Little Warm | Anthony W. Dutrow |
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| Backtrack | Gary Scherer |
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| Discreetly Mine | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Drosselmeyer | William I. Mott |
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| Fly Down | Nicholas P. Zito |
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| Hotep | Malcolm Pierce |
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| Island Soul | Steven M. Asmussen |
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| Mission Impazible | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Mister Marti Gras | Neil L. Pessin |
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| Ron the Greek | William I. Mott |
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| Stay Put | Steve Margolis |
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| The Program | Ronny W. Werner |
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| Wow Wow Wow | D. Wayne Lukas |
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Intense Holiday, Albano Take Aim on La. Derby
Intense Holiday emerged from his scintillating nose victory in the Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 22 in good order and is expected to continue on to the $1 million Louisiana Derby (gr. II) March 29.
Daddy Nose Best Enters Fair Grounds on Roll
Multiple grade III winner Daddy Nose Best will try for a third straight stakes win on the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots turf and sixth victory in seven starts in the Fair Grounds Handicap (gr. IIIT) Feb. 22.
Ron the Greek Sails in First Saudi Start
Multiple grade I winner Ron the Greek, racing in Saudi Arabia under the name Wattani, continued his success with a powerful victory Feb. 15 at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh.
One for the Roses: Vicar's In Trouble
Steve Haskin continues his new audio series One For the Roses with LeComte Stakes (gr. III) winner Vicar's in Trouble who is preparing for the Risen Star Stakes.
Vicar's in Trouble Breezes for Risen Star
Lecomte Stakes (gr. III) winner Vicar's in Trouble breezed five furlongs in 1:00 3/5 the morning of Feb. 9 at Fair Grounds in preparation for the Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) on Louisiana Derby Preview Day Feb. 22.
25 Years of Derby Prep Races
Over the past 25 years, Florida and California have been the predominant routes taken by winners of the Kentucky Derby. See how the top four finishers of all the major prep races have fared since 1989.
Mission Impazible's First Foal is a Filly
Multiple grade II winner Mission Impazible was represented by his first reported foal when a filly was born Jan. 20 at Hidden Lake Farm in Otisville, N.Y.
Lecomte No Problem for Vicar's in Trouble
After demolishing 10 over-matched Louisiana-breds to close out his 2012 season, Vicar's in Trouble gave open company the same treatment Jan. 18 when he rolled to an easy victory in the $200,000 Lecomte Stakes (gr. III).
Hawthorne Gold Cup: Last Gunfighter Prevails
New York shipper Last Gunfighter earned his fourth graded stakes win of the year, closing to get the job done in the $350,000 Hawthorne Gold Cup Handicap (gr. II) at Hawthorne Racecourse Nov. 30.
Ron the Greek Sold to Overseas Interests
Multiple grade I winner Ron the Greek, who blew away the field by 6 3/4 lengths in the Jockey Club Gold Cup Invitational Stakes (gr. I) in his most recent start, has been sold to an undisclosed buyer overseas.
Ron the Greek Out of Breeders' Cup Classic
Ron the Greek has developed a quarter crack in his right front hoof and will miss the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) Nov. 2 at Santa Anita Park.
Breeders' Cup News Minute: 10/31/2013
Today's news minute is not for the faint of heart for Halloween as Lenny Shulman briefs us on Ron the Greek, hot horses of the day, weather, and much more! watch video
BC: Bill Mott on Ron the Greek's Injury
Trainer Bill Mott discusses Ron the Greek's injury and his scratch from the Breeders' Cup Classic. watch video
Haskin: Billy's 'Ol Boys Back Again
Bill Mott returns to the Breeders' Cup Classic with 6-year-old Ron the Greek and 7-year-old Flat Out. read blog
Lane's End Announces 2014 Stud Fees
William S. Farish's Lane's End near Versailles, Ky., has announced its roster for the 2014 breeding season.
Game On Dude 8-5 in Wide Open Classic
Game On Dude, making his third start in the Classic, is the morning line favorite.
Breeders' Cup News Minute: 10/28/2013
Steve talks about the horses who have worked today, including Game On Dude, Paynter, and Flashback. We learn news of Graydar being out of the Dirt Mile and when international horses are arriving at the track. watch video
Big Three Trainers Dominate Classic Field
Bob Baffert, Todd Pletcher, and Bill Mott each will saddle two horses in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) Nov. 2 at Santa Anita Park, with Baffert sending out likely favorite Game On Dude.
Royal Delta Heads Mott's BC Works at Belmont
Led by champion Royal Delta and Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) contender Ron the Greek, horses conditioned by Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott got in their Belmont Park works Oct. 19 in advance of the Nov. 1-2 Breeders' Cup.
Haskin: The Battle Within the Battle
- By Steve Haskin
Steve shares his thoughts on the battle for Horse of the Year. read blog
Royal Delta Sparkles in Belmont Park Breeze
Two-time champion Royal Delta sizzled four furlongs in :46.50 before the maintenance break at Belmont Park Oct 12 as she prepped for an attempt at her third straight Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I).
Haskin: Random Breeders' Cup Thoughts
- By Steve Haskin
Steve offers some early thoughts on the Breeders' Cup. read blog
And They're Off: Oktoberfest Edition
Lenny and Steve discuss Princess of Sylmar, Ron the Greek, Mucho Macho Man, and the Breeders' Cup Classic, and more. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. Watch Video
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 9/30/2013
Unique photos from Super Saturday and international races from the weekend! view slideshow
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