Overanalyze

First Foal for Overanalyze Born in Louisiana

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• January 20, 2015
• Breeding, Southwest Region, Kentucky

The first reported foal for WinStar Farm's Overanalyze is a filly, born Jan. 18 at Red River Farm in Coushatta, La.

Hips to Watch: Keeneland September Day 2

• By Glenye Cain Oakford
• September 8, 2014
• Breeding, Sales, Kentucky

A selection of Keeneland September yearlings with noteworthy pedigrees set to sell on Sept. 9 at the auction's second session

Record Sixth Eclipse for Pletcher

• By Jack Shinar
• January 18, 2014
• Racing

Todd Pletcher's deep bench of top quality runners sometimes make it difficult to gauge his accomplishments when compared to those of other trainers. But in 2013, he was in a league of his own.

WinStar Farm Sets 2014 Stud Fees

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• November 5, 2013
• Breeding, Kentucky

Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky., announced 2014 stud fees for its expanded 23-stallion roster, led again by leading sire Distorted Humor who stands for $100,000 stands and nurses.

Grade I Winner Overanalyze Retired to WinStar

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• October 22, 2013
• Breeding, Kentucky

Arkansas Derby (gr. I) Overanalyze has been retired from racing and will stand the 2014 breeding season at Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky., as a participant in WinStar's Dream Big program.

Departing a Millionaire After WV Derby Win

• By Tom LaMarra
• August 3, 2013
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Claiborne Farm and Adele Dilschneider's Departing was the first horse nominated to the $750,000 West Virginia Derby (gr. II) and the first horse entered when entries were taken July 30. And he was first under the wire Aug. 3.

Overanalyze Hopes to Rebound in WV Derby

• By Tom LaMarra
• July 30, 2013
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region, Midwest Region

Repole Stable's Overanalyze will seek to bounce back after a couple of uncharacteristic efforts when he faces eight other 3-year-olds in the $750,000 West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort Aug. 3.

Departing, Overanalyze Eyeing WV Derby

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• July 29, 2013
• Racing, Northeast Region

Claiborne Farm and Adele Dilschneider's Departing and Repole Stable's Overanalyze are among the expected starters for the $750,000 West Virginia Derby (gr. II) at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort Aug. 3.

Summer Season May Clear Up 3-Year-Old Picture

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• June 9, 2013
• Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Palace Malice is likely headed for a summer campaign at Saratoga Race Course, although trainer Todd Pletcher thinks that may be too far off for the winner of the 145th Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 8.

Slideshow: 2013 Belmont Stakes Week

• June 8, 2013

Images from the week leading up to Belmont Stakes Day 2013. View Slideshow

Belmont Eve: Dealing with a Soupy Track

• By Claire Novak
• June 7, 2013
• Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

On the day before the 145th running of the Belmont Stakes (gr. I), horsemen were primarily trying to make the best of things as steady showers dampened conditions--if not spirits--around New York's Belmont Park.

Belmont: Why They Can Win, Why They Can't

• By Claire Novak
• June 7, 2013
• Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Here's a rundown of the field for the June 8 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), with reasons each contender could get the money... and why they might not.

Belmont Stakes: Overanalyze at Belmont Park

• June 7, 2013

Overanalyze at Belmont Park on June 7, one day before the Belmont Stakes. Watch Video

Pletcher to Saddle Record Five Belmont Horses

• By Frank Angst
• June 7, 2013
• Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Todd Pletcher will set a record if all five 3-year-olds he entered start in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I), but the multiple Eclipse Award-winning trainer is most concerned about the race result.

Haskin's Belmont Report: Belmont Brain Teaser

• By Steve Haskin
• June 7, 2013

It's time to try to analyze this year's Belmont Stakes. read blog

Belmont Stakes: Todd Pletcher

• June 7, 2013
• Triple Crown

Trainer Todd Pletcher talks about his five Belmont starters on the day before the race. Watch Video

Live Blog - Friday, June 7 at NOON EDT

• June 7, 2013
• Triple Crown

The transcript for the Live Blog is now available. Read Transcript

Haskin's Belmont Report: All About Tactics

• By Steve Haskin
• June 5, 2013
• Triple Crown

Now that the post positions for the Belmont Stakes have been drawn, we at least can make an educated guess on how the race might be run. read blog

Sires Who Showed Stamina Deliver in Belmont

• By Frank Angst
• June 4, 2013
• Breeding, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Just looking at recent history, eight of the previous dozen Belmont Stakes winners were by sires who won grade I races at 1 1/4 miles or longer, including three winners by previous Belmont Stakes winners.

McPeek Plans to Start Frac Daddy in Belmont

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• June 3, 2013
• Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Trainer Ken McPeek confirmed Monday June 3 that Magic City Thoroughbred Partners' Frac Daddy will run Saturday in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park in field that could include 15 starters.

Orb On 'Go' for Belmont After Strong Work

• By Steve Haskin
• June 2, 2013
• Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Trainer Shug McGaughey said June 2 that Orb definitely will be pointed toward the June 8 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) following the colt's half-mile work in :48 and gallop-out of five furlongs in a sharp 1:00 2/5.

Golden Soul Back on Track for Belmont

• By Steve Haskin
• May 28, 2013
• Racing, Triple Crown

Trainer Dallas Stewart said May 28 Golden Soul, runner-up in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), is doing "awesome" after taking a while to recover from his effort in the Derby.

Works Help Pletcher Sort Belmont Prospects

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• May 27, 2013
• Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Palace Malice led a sizable contingent of trainer Todd Pletcher's Belmont Stakes (gr. I) contenders working at Belmont Park May 27 with an eye-catching five-furlong breeze on the main track.

Unlimited Budget May Take on Boys in Belmont

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• May 20, 2013
• Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

After bypassing the Preakness, trainer Todd Pletcher has a deep group of possible contenders for the Belmont Stakes, including Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) third-place finisher Unlimited Budget.

Pedigree Analysis: Appreciation Comes Late

• May 7, 2013
• Breeding

by John P. Sparkman
Despite admirable objective accomplishments, some very good sires like Dixie Union seem fated not to be fully appreciated within their lifetimes.

The Morning After: Derby Also-Rans Moving On

• By Ron Mitchell
• May 5, 2013
• Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region, Kentucky

One day after Orb took the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), it appears only a few of the 18 other horses that ran in the Derby will run back in two weeks in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I).

Haskin's Derby Report: Time For Pick Sicks

• By Steve Haskin
• May 3, 2013
• Triple Crown

The time finally has come to make something resembling selections. read blog

Haskin's Derby Report: And They're Off!

• By Steve Haskin
• May 2, 2013
• Triple Crown

Now that the post positions have been drawn, Steve comments on the pace scenario. Plus Funny Cide and Mine That Bird. read blog

Kentucky Derby News Minute: 5/2/2013

• By Lenny Shulman
• May 2, 2013

Lenny Shulman reports the news of the day, including Vyjack's work, Giant Finish's arrival, the Pletcher 5 on the track, and the weather. Watch Video

And They're Off: Kentucky Derby Edition

• By Steve Haskin
• May 1, 2013
• Triple Crown

Lenny and Steve at Churchill Downs discuss who is in the Derby, Todd Pletcher's five, talk to D. Wayne Lukas about Oxbow and Will Take Charge, and make their picks. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. Watch Video

Haskin's Derby Report: Oh, Happy Day

• By Steve Haskin
• April 30, 2013
• Triple Crown

Each year, there is at least one horse you take an instant liking to. read blog

Kentucky Derby News Minute - 4/30/2013

• By Lenny Shulman
• April 30, 2013
• Triple Crown

Lenny Shulman discusses which Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders appeared on the track today, when Lines of Battle is expected to arrive, and the weather forecast this weekend. watch video

Haskin's Derby Report: A Mud-dled Derby?

• By Steve Haskin
• April 29, 2013
• Triple Crown

If this year's Derby has you confused now, you'll really be tested if the projected forecast for rain on Saturday holds true. read blog

Kentucky Derby News Minute - 4/27/2013

• By Steve Haskin
• April 27, 2013
• Triple Crown

Steve Haskin talks about all of the works today. Times and brief analysis on Normandy Invasion, Mylute, Black Onyx, Palace Malice, Overanalyze, Revolutionary, Charming Kitten, Verrazano, and more! watch video

Pletcher Breezes Five Derby Contenders

• By Frank Angst
• April 27, 2013
• Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky

After watching five of his Derby contenders work April 27, trainer Todd Pletcher said he thought Verrazano and Revolutionary continued steady progress, while Overanzalyze registered his best workout ever.

Busy April 27 Work Tab at Churchill Downs

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• April 27, 2013
• Triple Crown

With the Louisville, Ky., weather forecast calling for rain later in the day and on Sunday, the April 27 work tab at Churchill Downs was crowded with prospects for the May 4 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

Haskin's Derby Report: The Players Up Close

• By Steve Haskin
• April 26, 2013
• Triple Crown

What better way to kick off live Kentucky Derby coverage than with a photo gallery of some of the major players and some early observations. read blog

Pletcher: No Quick Decision on Winning Cause

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• April 24, 2013
• Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky

Trainer Todd Pletcher said a decision on whether to point Coolmore Lexington Stakes (gr. III) winner Winning Cause toward the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) will be made after the colt breezes April 28.

Trainer Rodriguez Guides Vyjack at Churchill

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• April 23, 2013
• Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky

Trainer Rudy Rodriguez put his skills as a former rider to use on Tuesday, April 23, riding grade II winner Vyjack on the Churchill Downs main track in preparation for the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/23/2013

• By Steve Haskin
• April 22, 2013
• Triple Crown

Steve Haskin reshuffles his deck of 12 and reminds us how to handicap the old fashioned way this week on Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen. read blog

Pletcher Contenders on Track at Churchill

• By Ron Mitchell
• April 21, 2013
• Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky

Two of trainer Todd Pletcher's top contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) continued to progress toward the May 4 classic with solid workouts at Churchill Downs the morning of April 21.

Kentucky Derby, Oaks Fields Taking Shape

• By Ron Mitchell
• April 19, 2013
• Triple Crown, Kentucky Oaks, Kentucky

The fields for the May 3 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) the following day continue to take shape, with eligibility in each race to be determined by the new points system.

Oaklawn Purses Up By $1 Million at 2013 Meet

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• April 18, 2013
• Racing, Midwest Region

Average daily attendance dropped 2.4% from 10,579 to 10,319, but daily average handle increased 2.3% from $2,780,943 in 2012 to $2,845,768 in 2013. Overall, total attendance for the 54 days was 557,250.

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/16/2013

• By Steve Haskin
• April 15, 2013
• Triple Crown

The Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby have made an impact on Steve Haskin's Kentucky Derby Dozen this week. read blog

Verrazano Gallops, Others Settle In

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• April 15, 2013
• Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky Oaks, Kentucky

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands contender Verrazano galloped at Churchill Downs the morning of April 15 as trainer Todd Pletcher outlined the training regimen for the colt and his other probable Derby starters.

After the Wire - Blue Grass Stakes

• April 14, 2013
• Triple Crown

Evan Hammonds recaps the Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby from the weekend. Did you think Java's War proved himself as a Derby winner with his last to first finish? watch video

Mylute Posts Dandy Work at Churchill Downs

• April 14, 2013
• Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky

Mylute, runner-up in the Louisiana Derby (gr. II), continued his preparations for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) with a six-furlong breeze in 1:12 1/5 the morning of Apil 14 at Churchill Downs.

Overanalyze Makes Arkansas Derby Look Simple

• By Jack Shinar
• April 13, 2013
• Racing, Triple Crown, Southwest Region

Overanalyze, rebounding from a lackluster seasonal debut, overpowered his rivals in the drive to easily win the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) and stamp his ticket for this year's Run for the Roses.

War Academy 2-1 Favorite in Arkansas Derby

• By Steve Haskin
• April 10, 2013
• Racing, Triple Crown, Southwest Region

War Academy has been installed as the 2-1 favorite in a field of 10 3-year-olds entered for the 77th running of the Arkansas Derby (gr. I) April 13 at Oaklawn Park.