After the Wire: Arkansas Derby
Evan Hammonds recaps the victories of Will Take Charge, Dance With Fate, and Danza. watch video
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| Alternation | Donnie K. Von Hemel |
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| Don Dulce | Mitchell E. Friedman |
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| Hymn Book | Claude R. McGaughey III |
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| Nehro | Steven M. Asmussen |
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| Ron the Greek | William I. Mott |
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| Stachys | Michael E. Biehler |
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| Win Willy | McLean Robertson |
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| Yawanna Twist | John Parisella |
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Featured Horse Profile: Will Take Charge
2013 Champion 3-year-old colt has now earned $3,665,148. More
Will Take Charge Survives Oaklawn Inquiry
Willis Horton's Will Take Charge notched his first victory of the season in the $600,000 Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II) April 12 at Oaklawn Park, surviving multiple claims of foul and a lengthy inquiry.
Will Take Charge, Moreno Rematch at Oaklawn
Will Take Charge won the 3-year-old championship, but speedster Moreno was surprisingly right there with him in the summer months before going to the sidelines after the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).
Will Take Charge, Strong Mandate Work
Reigning 3-year-old champion Will Take Charge and stablemate Strong Mandate both worked April 1 at Oaklawn Park, while Southwest Stakes winner Tapiture was also on the Arkansas oval's tab.
African Story Dominates Dubai World Cup
Godolphin Racing's African Story was guided off the rail at the head of the straight to overtake leader Mukhadram en route to a comfortable victory in the $10 million Dubai World cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline March 29.
Commissioner Likely to Run in Arkansas Derby
Commissioner, headed for the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I), is among three horses multiple Eclipse Award-winning trainer Todd Pletcher plans to send to to Oaklawn Park for the last day of the Racing Festival of the South.
Ex-Pat Ron the Greek Makes World Cup Bid
In the absence of an American runner in the March 29 Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), U.S. racing fans can certainly unite behind Ron the Greek in the world's richest horse race.
Dubai World Cup: Nicholas Bachalard
Trainer Nicholas Bachalard talks about Ron the Greek, who runs in the Dubai World Cup. Watch Video
Ruler of The World Early World Cup Favorite
Ruler of The World, last year's Epsom Derby (Eng-I) victor, is the early favorite for the Emirates Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) March 29 following the post position draw for the $10 million race.
Dubai World Cup Thoughts 2014
The Dubai World Cup is quickly approaching. Many of the world's best are likely entrants for the March 29 Dubai World Cup race card. Here are my thoughts on the Dubai World Cup races. read blog
Ron the Greek Takes Spin at Meydan
After shipping in from Saudi Arabia, Emirates Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) hopeful and American grade I winner Ron the Greek was out at Meydan for a light canter March 25.
World Cup Hopefuls Stretch Legs at Meydan
Several contenders for the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), including last year's runner-up Red Cadeaux, took to the track March 24 at Meydan to stretch their legs before the world's richest race March 29.
Report: PETA Probe Alleges Cruelty to Horses
A major Thoroughbred racing stable was the subject of a 2013 undercover investigation by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, which alleges over-medication of and cruelty to horses.
Godolphin Pair Heads Aqueduct's Excelsior
Long River and Romansh face five opponents in the 1 1/8-mile test for older horses at Aqueduct March 22.
Likely World Cup Card Entrants Released
There are 36 grade/group I winners, including former American star Ron the Greek, among the fields taking shape for the eight Thoroughbred stakes on Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) card March 29.
Strong Mandate Brings Lukas Back for More
Every morning D. Wayne Lukas sends the first set out over the Arkansas oval, their hooves sinking softly in the freshly harrowed ground. On March 14, he supervised Rebel contender Strong Mandate and champion Will Take Charge.
Brown Mulls Options for Normandy Invasion
Owner Rick Porter has picked out a couple of stakes options for Normandy Invasion following the colt's record-breaking return to action in allowance company Feb. 22 at Gulfstream Park.
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.
Oaklawn Hikes Overnight, Two Stakes Purses
Citing robust January business, Oaklawn Racing and Gaming announced it will increase all overnight purses by as much as $2,000 per race starting with the Saturday, Feb. 8 card.
TimeformUS Plays from Oaklawn and Santa Anita
TimeformUS Weekend Plays from Oaklawn and Santa Anita read blog
Alternation to Stand for $7,500 at Pin Oak
Josephine Abercrombie's Versailles, Ky.-based Pin Oak Stud announced that the 2014 stud fee for the recently retired multiple graded stakes-winning millionaire Alternation will be $7,500 live foal, stands and nurses.
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
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