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.
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.
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.
TOBA October Member of the Month
On October 4, Jay Em Ess, spearheaded by Samantha Siegel, produced its first homebred grade I winner when two-year-old filly By the Moon captured the Frizette Stakes at Belmont Park.
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.
Emollient Edges Parranda in Rodeo Drive
In a thrilling stretch battle, Juddmonte Farms' Emollient edged Parranda by half a length to win the $300,000 Rodeo Drive Stakes (gr. IT) Sept. 27 at Santa Anita Park.
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.
Miss Serendipity Could Stroll in Rodeo Drive
After winning the Gamely Stakes (gr. IT) in the spring at Santa Anita Park, Miss Serendipity will try for another top-level victory at the Arcadia, Calif. in the Rodeo Drive Stakes Sept. 27.
Slideshow: Progeny of Lemon Drop Kid
View more photos from our magazine series training offspring of Lemon Drop Kid. view slideshow
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.
Miss Serendipity, Blanc Snatch Yellow Ribbon
Miss Serendipity, reunited with a confident Brice Blanc, roared down the center of the Del Mar turf course to capture the $200,000 Yellow Ribbon Handicap (gr. IIT) Sept. 1.
Hollendorfer Duo Part of Even Yellow Ribbon
Trainer Jerry Hollendorfer, whose recent hot streak has lifted him to the top of the Del Mar standings, sends out a strong pair in Heat Du Jour and Parranda in the $200,000 Yellow Ribbon Handicap (gr. IIT).
Lemon Drop Kid: A Class Act
Lemon Drop Kid was the complete package when he went to stud in 2001 with an impeccable pedigree, top-of-his-class ability all three years racing, and dashing good looks.
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.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Balladry | Eoin G. Harty |
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| Cambina (IRE) | Jeff Bonde |
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| Camelia Rose (FR) | Simon Callaghan |
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| City to City | Jerry Hollendorfer |
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| Empire Way | Mike Harrington |
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| Game On Dude | Bob Baffert |
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| Go Forth North | A. C. Avila |
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| Groovin' Solo | Timothy C. Kreiser |
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| I Dazzle | Michael Stidham |
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| Left a Message | Thomas F. Proctor |
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| Let's Go Cheyenne | Vladimir Cerin |
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| Marketing Mix | Thomas F. Proctor |
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| My Gi Gi | Peter Eurton |
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| Nereid | John A. Shirreffs |
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| Nonios | Jerry Hollendorfer |
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| Rail Trip | Ronald W. Ellis |
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| Richard's Kid | Doug F. O'Neill |
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| Stormy Lucy | Ed Moger, Jr. |
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| Suggestive Boy (ARG) | Ronald L. McAnally |
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| Thisismystage | Craig Dollase |
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| Vivo Per Lei | John A. Shirreffs |
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| Winning Machine | Frank Lucarelli |
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| Race | Track | Date |
|---|---|---|
| San Felipe S. (gr. II) | SA | 3/7 |
| China Doll S. | SA | 3/7 |
| San Carlos S. (gr. II) | SA | 3/7 |
| Frank E. Kilroe Mile S. (gr. IT) | SA | 3/7 |
| Santa Anita H. (gr. I) | SA | 3/7 |
