Slideshow: Top 10 Races of 2014
You voted for the top races of 2014, and the results are revealed in this slideshow. view slideshow
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Lenny's Place - Episode 7
Lenny Shulman sits down to ask Old Friends Farm founder Michael Blowen how he became interested in horse racing. Lenny also comments on Kentucky Derby prep implications with Keeneland's move of the Blue Grass Stakes. watch video
What Was the Top Race of 2014?
Here is your chance to choose the top race of 2014. The BloodHorse.com staff had a tough time narrowing down this year's poll to just 15 races, but here they are and now it is time for you to select the best race.
Normalcy Returns with Gulfstream Set to Open
There will be a sense of normalcy, with no neighborhood competition from Calder Casino & Race Course, and a scent of some still-fresh paint Dec. 6 when Gulfstream Park opens its 2014-15 "Championship Meet."
Millennium Releases Stallion Roster, Fees
Millennium Farms near Lexington has released fees for its 2015 stallion roster that includes newcomers Ice Box and I Want Revenge.
Voting Open for Secretariat Vox Populi Award
For the third time, two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan is among six horses on the ballot for this year's Secretariat Vox Populi Award.
Rockridge Stud Announces 2015 Stallion Fees
Rockridge Stud in Hudson, N.Y. has announced the stud fees for its 2015 roster of six stallions. Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) winner Trinniberg carries the highest fee at $7,500.
Record Number of Claiming Crown Nominations
A record 314 horses were nominated to the 16th annual Claiming Crown, the $1 million Dec. 6 day of racing for the country's top claiming horses being hosted by Gulfstream Park for the third consecutive year.
Bayern Top-Ranked U.S.-Based Horse in World
With his victory in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), Bayern moved into a tie for sixth on the Longines World's Best Race Horse Rankings.
Ice Box to Millennium Farms for 2015
Ice Box, a grade I winner and runner-up in the 2010 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), will be relocated to Millennium Farms near Lexington to stand in 2015.
Silver Charm Pensioned, Returning to Kentucky
Silver Charm, winner of the 1997 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes (both gr. I), is returning to Kentucky to retire at Old Friends near Georgetown after serving stud duty in Japan since 2005.
Poll: Just a Way Top Ranked Horse in World
According to the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings through Oct. 5, Just a Way, a group I winner in Japan this season, is the top ranked horse in the world with a rating of 130.
Michael Blowen on Game On Dude at Old Friends
Michael Blowen with Old Friends talks about arrival of Game On Dude. Watch Video
Haskin: Beware the Wise Dan Curse
For all those with aspirations of winning either Horse of the Year or the Older Male title or the Male Grass title, there is a force out there even stronger than Eric Guillot's voodoo dolls. It is the curse of Wise Dan. read blog
BC Sprint Winner Amazombie to 'Old' KY Home
Amazombie has a foothold in two states -- California and Kentucky. He was bred in California and did most of his racing there. But his biggest victory came in Kentucky, when he won the 2011 Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Sprint.
'The Dude' Retiring to Kentucky's Old Friends
Eight-time grade I winner and racing superstar Game on Dude is coming to Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Center in Georgetown, Ky., the farm announced Oct. 3.
Game On Dude to Parade at Santa Anita
Game On Dude, who was retired from racing Sept. 18 as the only three-time Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) winner, will be paraded between the sixth and seventh races Saturday, Sept. 27 at Santa Anita Park.
After the Wire: Game On Dude & PA Derby
Evan Hammonds recaps the performances of Bayern and California Chrome in the Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) and provides a nice tribute to recently retired Game On Dude. watch video
Slideshow: Game On Dude
A look back on the career of 8-time Grade I winner Game On Dude. View Slideshow
Game On Dude, Won Three Big 'Caps, Retired
Game On Dude, the only horse ever to win three runnings of the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), has been retired, trainer Bob Baffert announced Sept. 18.
California Preparing Riding Crop Rule Change
A rule that would limit use of the riding crop by jockeys during races is expected to be put in place at the upcoming 24-day Santa Anita Park autumn meet set to begin Sept. 26.
Shared Belief Streaks to Pacific Classic Win
Champion Shared Belief kept his stellar record spotless with another smashing victory Aug. 24 in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I), sweeping past pacesetter Game On Dude and drawing away at Del Mar.
TimeformUS Weekend Stakes Plays
TimeformUS looks at the Travers and the Pacific Classic. read blog
Which Game On Dude Will Show Up in Classic?
Game On Dude has been dominating the ranks of older horses in Southern California for so long it's tempting to believe he's lost a step every time he throws in a bad one.
Shared Belief Favored in Pacific Classic
Shared Belief has been installed the 5-2 morning-line favorite in the TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) as the undefeated 3-year-old seeks to prevent older horse Game On Dude from a repeat victory in the $1 million race Aug. 24.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Best Actor | Jason Servis |
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| First Dude | Bob Baffert |
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| Game On Dude | Bob Baffert |
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| Ice Box | Nicholas P. Zito |
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| Lentenor | Leigh Delacour |
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| Miner's Reserve | Nicholas P. Zito |
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| Pleasant Prince | Bruce R. Brown |
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| Pulsion | Patrick L. Biancone |
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| Radiohead (GB) | James K. Chapman |
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| Rule | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Soaring Empire | Cam M. Gambolati |
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