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Litfin at Large: Focus on Weekend's 3-Year-Old Stakes
If you're thinking a pick three on the three Derby prep races—all scheduled within a 95-minute window—would surely stimulate some nationwide interest in the proceedings, you're right. And you're also out of luck, because that makes too much sense.
Irish War Cry Offers Longshot Potential in Holy Bull
The Road to the Kentucky Derby will continue Saturday with the Lambholm South Holy Bull Stakes (G3), Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G2) and Kitten's Joy Stakes.
O'Neill Sends Three Out for Robert B. Lewis
Without a clear favorite among the five entered in the $150,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3), trainer Doug O'Neill, who has three of the five, is hopeful any or all of his horses will seize an opportunity to move forward.
American Lion Gelding, Overdriven Filly Top OBS Works
An American Lion gelding who was a late addition to the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s January winter mixed sale and an Overdriven filly topped the Jan. 23 pre-sale workouts at the Ocala, Fla., sales facility.
American Lion to River Oaks Farm in OK
Son of Tiznow will stand for $1,000 introductory stud fee.
Mor Spirit Secures Robert B. Lewis Score
Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens delivered an icy ride and grade I winner Mor Spirit responded full of run in the $150,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. III) at Santa Anita Park.
Mor Spirit Makes Season Debut in Lewis
As the series of Southern California Triple Crown preps really kicks into gear with the $150,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. III) Feb. 6 at Santa Anita Park, once again a Bob Baffert-trained colt looms prominently.
Online Stallion Season Auction to Help ITBOF
The Illinois Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Foundation will hold its fifth annual online stallion season auction Feb. 1-7.
Mor Spirit Works Toward Robert B. Lewis
Michael Lund Peterson's Mor Spirit continued to work toward his 3-year-old debut Jan. 23 at Santa Anita Park with a six-furlong workout under regular jockey Gary Stevens.
Nyquist, Mor Spirit Work at Santa Anita
Nyquist, the morning after securing the Eclipse Award as champion 2-year-old male of 2015, worked five furlongs on Santa Anita Park's fast main track Jan. 17 in 1:00 4/5.
Darby Dan Sets Fee for Tapiture
Darby Dan Farm's schedule of 2016 fees is unchanged from 2015 apart from new additions Tapiture ($7,500) and Sky Kingdom ($5,000).
Breeder Hopes to Revive Rescued Mare's Career
Every catalog page at a horse auction tells a story, and the story behind hip 1225's page at the Fasig-Tipton October sale is a particularly interesting one.
Golden Ray First Winner for American Lion
First-time starter Golden Ray becomes the first winner for Darby Dan Farm stallion American Lion after he goes wire-to-wire in a maiden special weight race May 22 at Gulfstream Park.
Trainer Keeps Eye on Target with Firing Line
An argument could be made that California's second-best Triple Crown hopeful at this point in the year might only have a maiden special weight win.
Recapping a Giant Weekend of Racing
J. Keeler Johnson recaps the San Antonio showdown and a great weekend of Derby preps. read blog
Dortmund All Heart in Determined Lewis Tally
Odds-on choice Dortmund, passed in upper stretch by rival Firing Line, fought back along the inside to score a head victory in the $150,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. III) Feb. 7 at Santa Anita Park.
An Epic Saturday of Racing
J. Keeler Johnson previews the Donn Handicap, San Antonio Stakes and more! read blog
Dortmund Gets 2015 Campaign Started in Lewis
Unbeaten Dortmund can solidify his position as the West Coast's top 3-year-old when he faces five opponents in the $150,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. III) Feb. 7 at Santa Anita Park.
Darby Dan Stud Fees Unchanged for 2015
The 2015 stud fees for Darby Dan Farm's roster of seven stallions remained unchanged from 2014.
Sadler Sends Candy Boy to Final Derby Drill
California trainer John Sadler sent Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II) winner Candy Boy through his final major preparations for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) April 26 at Churchill Downs.
After the Wire: Top 5 Derby Prep Races
Evan Hammonds recaps his top 5 Kentucky Derby prep race performances by horses still on the Kentucky Derby trail. watch video
Candy Boy Emerges From California Family
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Candy Boy is the product of two generations of outcrossing on what had become an intensely inbred female line.
After the Wire: Robert B. Lewis Stakes
Evan Hammonds recaps the efforts of Candy Boy in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes, Blingo in the San Antonio Stakes, and Groupie Doll in the Hurricane Bertie Stakes. watch video
After the Wire: Candy Boy, Blingo & Groupie Doll
Evan Hammonds recaps the Robert B. Lewis Stakes, San Antonio Stakes, and the Hurricane Bertie Stakes.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| American Lion | Eoin G. Harty |
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| Caracortado | Michael Machowsky |
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| Dave in Dixie | John W. Sadler |
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| Domonation | Justin R. Evans |
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| Macias | Steven M. Asmussen |
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| Tango Tango | Jerry Hollendorfer |
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| Tiz Chrome | Bob Baffert |
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| San Carlos S. (G2) | SA | 7/1 |
| Wilshire S. (G3T) | SA | 7/1 |
