Preakness is Napravnik's Homecoming

Rosie Napravnik remembers galloping horses at Pimlico Race Course before she even earned her jockey's license. On May 18 aboard Mylute, she'll become just the third woman to ever ride in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I).

Mylute's Steady Work No Problem for Amoss

Trainer Tom Amoss said he only wanted a maintanance work from Louisiana Derby (gr. II) runner-up Mylute April 27 at Churchill Downs, and that was exactly what jockey Rosie Napravnik delivered.

Govenor Charlie Charges to Sunland Derby Win

Fast-developing Govenor Charlie became the latest colt to jump into the Triple Crown fray when the Bob Baffert trainee dominated eight 3-year-old opponents in winning the $800,000 Sunland Derby (gr. III) March 24.

Midnight Lucky Looks Mighty in Sunland Oaks

Trainer Bob Baffert grabbed his fifth win in the $200,000 Sunland Park Oaks when short-price favorite Midnight Lucky left the field behind on the far turn en route to an eight-length win March 24 in New Mexico.

Pedigree Analysis: The Upside of Shakin It Up

by Anne Peters
On Feb. 7, Darley announced the retirement of Quiet American, its 27-year-old son of Fappiano. Ten days later Quiet American's great-grandson Shakin It Up put himself on the classic trail.

Barretts March Sale Featuring Strong Sires

A week after Barretts extended its brand to include racing at Fairplex Park, the auction company will host its March sale of selected 2-year-olds in training in Pomona, Calif. The March 4 sale has cataloged 138 youngsters.

San Vicente: Shakin It Up Clears First Hurdle

Given a patient ride by David Flores, Shakin It Up rallied between horses to capture the $150,000 San Vicente Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 17 at Santa Anita Park, giving trainer Bob Baffert his eighth win in the sprint event.

Freshman Sires Score

PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
Nov. 11 saw new stakes winners from a trio of freshman sires, two of whom were represented by their first black-type winners.

Baffert Has 'Em Surrounded in Prevue

Five 2-year-olds passed the entry box for the Nov. 22 Hollywood Prevue Stakes at seven furlongs...and four of them are trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert.

Midnight Lute Gets His First Stakes Winner

Midnight Ballet became the first stakes winner for her sire, freshman sire Midnight Lute, and her dam, Buzz Song, in the $100,000 Sharp Cat Stakes Nov. 11.

Ladies Day at Keeneland; Sale Gains Continue

The first half of Book Four of the Keeneland September yearling sale sees fillies fill the top three price slots.

Prohibiting First Winner by Midnight Lute

Champion Midnight Lute sired his first winner when his son Prohibiting won at Hastings Racecourse June 23.

Flatter, Midnight Lute 2YOs Top OBS Drills

A filly by Flatter and colt by Midnight Lute worked quarter miles in :21 flat, the fastest works at the distance at the third and final session of the Under Tack Show for the OBS sale.

Midnight Lute Colt Among Fastest F-T Workers

A son of Midnight Lute was among the top performers May 17 during the second and final session of the under tack show for the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May sale of 2-year-olds in training.

Seeking the Dia Gets First Winner

The son of Storm Cat gets his first winner at Lone Star Park April 19.

Promising Outlook for Barretts March Sale

The synergy of the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) weekend coupled with the kick-off of the national schedule of 2-year-old auctions positions the Barretts March sale well for a good showing.

Bank Heist to Stand at Kaz Hill in New York

Bank Heist, a winning half-brother to champion sprinter and two-time Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) winner Midnight Lute, has been retired and will stand the 2012 breeding season at Kaz Hill Farm near Middletown, N.Y.

Midnight Lute Colt Sells for $140,000 at F-T

After a sizzling opening session Oct. 24, it didn't take the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky fall yearling sale long to generate a six-figure price during its second session.

Adena Buys Three Top-Priced Yearlings

Two fillies that each sold for $110,000 highlighted the 11th session of the Keeneland September yearling sale.

Midnight Lute Filly Tops Good OBS Select Sale

A Midnight Lute filly purchased by SGV Thoroughbreds brought the top price of $110,000 Aug. 23 at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. select yearling sale.

Big Brown Tops FTK Freshman Sire List

Big Brown, the 2008 champion 3-year-old male and dual classic winner, took a major step up as a stallion at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July select yearling sale.

Podcast: Talkin' Horses with Eddie Woods

Eddie Woods answers questions about pinhooking, conformation, vet exams, Midnight Lute, and more.

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Stormy Atlantic Fee Dips to $30,000

Stormy Atlantic, who is represented this year by 10 stakes winners and the earners of $5.9 million, will stand in 2011 for $30,000 at John Sikura's Hill 'n' Dale Farms near Lexington.

Champion Midnight Lute Sires First Foal

The first reported foal by Eclipse Award winner Midnight Lute is the initial offspring out of grade I winner Touch Tiz's Sis.

And They're Off: Eclipse Awards Review

Hosted by Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin, "And They're Off" is a bi-monthly online video series sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. This week, Lenny and Steve review the Eclipse Award winners. Plus, Everybody wants to buy a Derby Winner.