Oxbow - Monmouth Park, July 27, 2013.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Oxbow - Monmouth Park, July 27, 2013.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Oxbow - Monmouth Park, July 27, 2013.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Oxbow finishes second in the Belmont Stakes.
Photo: Chad B. Harmon
Oxbow - Belmont Park, June 5, 2013
Photo: Rick Samuels
Oxbow - Belmont Park, June 5, 2013
Photo: Rick Samuels
Oxbow - Churchill Downs, May 30, 2013.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Oxbow wins the 2013 Preakness.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Oxbow wins the 2013 Preakness.
Photo: Chad B. Harmon
Oxbow wins the 2013 Preakness.
Photo: Chad B. Harmon
Oxbow wins the 2013 Preakness.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Oxbow wins the 2013 Preakness.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Oxbow wins the 2013 Preakness.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Oxbow wins the 2013 Preakness.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Oxbow and D. Wayne Lukas.
Photo: Jim McCue/Maryland Jockey Club
Oxbow wins the 2013 Preakness.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Oxbow wins the 2013 Preakness.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Oxbow wins the 2013 Preakness.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Oxbow wins the 2013 Preakness.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Oxbow wins the 2013 Preakness.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Oxbow wins the 2013 Preakness.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Oxbow wins the 2013 Preakness.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Oxbow wins the 2013 Preakness.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Oxbow wins the 2013 Preakness.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Oxbow wins the 2013 Preakness.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Oxbow wins the 2013 Preakness.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Oxbow wins the 2013 Preakness.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Oxbow - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Oxbow - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Oxbow - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Oxbow - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Oxbow - Churchill Downs, April 29, 2013.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Oxbow - Churchill Downs, April 29, 2013.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Oxbow works at Churchill Downs April 29, 2013
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer
Oxbow - Churchill Downs, April 29, 2013.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Oxbow jogs at Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Oxbow and Gary Stevens work at Churchill Downs 4/21/2013.
Photo: Reed Palmer/Churchill Downs
Oxbow and D. Wayne Lukas at Churchill Downs.
Photo: Reed Palmer/Churchill Downs
Oxbow at Oaklawn on April 12, 2013
Photo: Coady Photography
Oxbow wins the 2013 LeComte.
Photo: Hodges Photography/Lynn Roberts
Oxbow wins the 2013 LeComte.
Photo: Hodges Photography/Alexander Barkoff| Trainer | D. Wayne Lukas |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Gary L. Stevens |
| Owner | Calumet Farm |
| Breeder | Colts Neck Stables LLC |
| Oxbow View Five-Cross Pedigree | Awesome Again | Deputy Minister |
| Primal Force | ||
| Tizamazing | Cee's Tizzy | |
| Cee's Song |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2011 Hip 425 |
Yearling | Eddie Kane, agent for Bluegrass Hall | Burleson Farms, agent | $250,000 |
Spendthrift Farm stallion Awesome Patriot, a stakes-winning brother to Preakness (gr. I) winner Oxbow, will shuttle for the 2014 Southern Hemisphere breeding season to stand at Haras Santa Sara in Santiago, Chile.
A historical look at the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), the second jewel of the Triple Crown. view infographic
A shadow box including a shoe worn by 2013 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Oxbow will be offered next week on eBay and proceeds will benefit Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation.
What Now, a half brother to 2013 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Oxbow, has moved to R Star Stallions at RichWine Farm near Anderson, Ind., where his 2014 fee is $500.
Images from Open Houses at Kentucky Farms in 2014. View Slideshow
In a year when the 3-year-old male leaderboard kept changing by the month, it should come as no surprise that a horse like Will Take Charge, who excelled from August to November, be the frontrunner for the Eclipse Award.
An open house will be held from Jan. 4-9 between 8 a.m. and noon at the Taylor Made stallion complex on Union Mill Road in Nicholasville, Ky.
Online voting is now open at the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) website for the 15th annual "Moment of the Year."
Catching up with the winners of last year's Kentucky Derby prep races -- including returns for Vyjack, Itsmyluckyday, Super Ninety Nine, and more. read blog
A visual look at some of the new sires for 2014, arranged in in alphabetical order. View Slideshow
Oaklawn Park's 57-day meet that begins Friday, Jan. 10 will offer more than $20 million in purses and 31 stakes, highlighted by the 78th running of the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) April 12.
As we approach the end of the year, BloodHorse.com wants to hear from you about the top races of 2013 in North America. We'll feature the top five selected by our readers in our special Year in Review combined issue.
The Turf Publicists of America said Nov. 15 its membership has elected jockey Gary Stevens as the recipient of this year's Big Sport of Turfdom Award.
Taylor Made Stallions in Nicholasville, Ky., has set fees for its 2014 stallion roster, which features a pair of new grade I winners, Oxbow and Graydar.
Calumet Farm's Oxbow, winner of this year's Preakness Stakes (gr. I), has been retired and will begin his stud career at Taylor Made Stallions in Central Kentucky. The son of Awesome Again will stand for $20,000.
Calumet Farm's Oxbow, winner of the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), likely will not run again this year, according to trainer D. Wayne Lukas.
Keeneland officials announced July 31 that 3,908 yearlings have been cataloged for its 2013 September yearling sale. The sale which will run under a new format, will be held Sept. 9-21.
While trainer Todd Pletcher concedes it's not an ideal situation, he will point both Palace Malice and Verrazano to the $1 million Travers Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 24 at Saratoga Race Course.
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas and physician J. David Richardson have been appointed to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission by Gov. Steve Beshear. Both terms are scheduled to expire July 1, 2016.
Verrazano led the 3-year-old ranks this spring, and after his thorough demolishing of a good field in the $1 million William Hill Haskell Invitational July 28 at Monmouth Park, it looks like he's back on top.
Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Oxbow drew post 5 and was installed as the 2-1 second choice while Verrazano is the 9-5 morning-line favorite for the $1 million Haskell Invitational (gr. I) to be run July 28 at Monmouth Park.
Racing Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas will have Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Oxbow at Monmouth Park July 26 as the classic-winning colt is set to go postward in the $1 million William Hill Haskell.
Preakness Stakes (gr. I) victor Oxbow and Wood Memorial (gr. I) winner Verrazano are among those likely to start in the $1 million William Hill Haskell Invitational (gr. I) at Monmouth Park July 28.
Awesome Patriot, a stakes-winning full brother to 2013 Preakness (gr. I) winner Oxbow, has been retired from racing and will stand the 2014 breeding season at B. Wayne Hughes' Spendthrift Farm in Lexington.
Calumet Farm's Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Oxbow arrived at Saratoga Race Course at noon July 9 and will make his next start in the $1 million William Hill Haskell Invitational (gr. I) July 28 at Monmouth Park.
Preakness Stakes winner Oxbow is expected to return to the worktab July 6 or 7 at Churchill Downs, Calumet Farm manager Eddie Kane confirmed July 5. He will be the third Triple Crown classic victor to get back into action.
Kentucky Derby winner Orb returned to the worktab July 3 for the first time since his third in the Belmont, clocking an easy three furlongs at Fair Hill. Belmont winner Palace Malice is also back in training at Saratoga.
So, we're breeding fragile horses who cannot stand up to rigid racing and training programs. At least that's what we keep hearing. read blog
A fundraiser for Gallyn Mitchell June 15 raised nearly $23,000 as the Washington racing community rallied around Emerald Down's all-time leading rider who suffered a heart attack in April.
Jon & Joel tie a bow on the 2013 Triple Crown season, a very productive one for the TCI Boys that culminated with a 13-1 winner of the Belmont Stakes. They discuss Palace Malice, Oxbow, Orb & the rest of the 3-year-olds. watch video
by John P. Sparkman
Full sisters to 2000 Horse of the Year Tiznow and breeding to stallion Awesome Again.
The 2013 Triple Crown left us much to celebrate. read blog
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Thoroughbred racing has its own unique way of transporting the past into the present, recycling great achievements and sometimes surpassing them. read blog
Evan Hammonds recaps the Belmont Stakes, how the rest of the summer looks for the 3-year-old crop, and then mentions a special 10-year-old named Calidoscopio. watch video
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.
A patient Palace Malice collared Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Oxbow coming out of the final turn and dominated the stretch run to post a convincing upset win in the $1 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 8 at Belmont Park.
The 2013 Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. view slideshow
Considering a Triple Crown was not on the line, the New York Racing Association reported some solid numbers for the June 8 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) day card.
Though Kentucky Derby winner Orb and Preakness winner Oxbow did not manage to get the money in a Belmont Stakes won by Palace Malice, they combined for a statistic that is difficult to achieve.
Images from the week leading up to Belmont Stakes Day 2013. View Slideshow
As fans started to trickle into Belmont Park on Saturday, June 8 for the Belmont Stakes (gr. I), the sun began to peek through scattered clouds as more than 24 hours of rain had finally halted.
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.
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas will send out a classic winner in Oxbow against another classic winner in Orb in this year's $1 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 8 at Belmont Park.
The transcript for the Live Blog is now available. Read Transcript
Can Orb rebound? read blog
Claire Novak and Frank Angst handicap the Belmont Stakes full field, which includes Kentucky Derby winner Orb on his home track, and Preakness winner Oxbow. watch video
When glory has worn off the winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) after a different horse comes along to claim the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) becomes anybody's race to win.
Here are some of the players in one of the most perplexing Belmont Stakes in years. read blog
When D. Wayne Lukas sends Preakness winner Oxbow in the Belmont Stakes June 8, the Racing Hall of Fame trainer believes his competitors will be tangling with a much more mature horse.
| Ben's Cat |
| Up With the Birds |
| Rachel Alexandra |
| Palace Malice |
| Clearly Now |
| California Chrome |
| Untapable |
| Close Hatches |
| Bodemeister |
| Imperative |
