Revolutionary wins the 2014 Pimlico Special.
Photo: Jim McCue, Maryland Jockey Club
Revolutionary wins the 2014 Pimlico Special.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Revolutionary wins an Allowance/Optional Claiming Race on January 11, 2014.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Revolutionary - Belmont Park, June 6, 2013.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Revolutionary - Belmont Park, June 1, 2013.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Revolutionary - Belmont Park, June 1, 2013.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Revolutionary Post Parade Kentucky Derby
Photo: Rick Samuels
Revolutionary - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Revolutionary - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Revolutionary - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Revolutionary - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Revolutionary - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Revolutionary - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Revolutionary returning from the track at Churchill Downs 4/28/2013.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Revolutionary works at Churchill Downs 4/27/2013.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Revolutionary and Charming Kitten work at Churchill Downs April 27, 2013
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer
Revolutionary - Churchill Downs, April 26, 2013.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Revolutionary - Churchill Downs, April 26, 2013.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Revolutionary works at Churchill Downs 4/21/2013.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Revolutionary works at Churchill Downs 4/12/2013.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Revolutionary arrives at Churchill Downs on April 12.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Revolutionary wins the 2013 Louisiana Derby.
Photo: Hodges Photography/Lynn Roberts
Revolutionary wins the 2013 Louisiana Derby.
Photo: Hodges Photography/Adam Mooshian
Revolutionary wins the 2013 Louisiana Derby.
Photo: Hodges Photography/Lou Hodges, Jr.
Revolutionary wins the 2013 Withers.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Susie Raisher
Revolutionary wins the 2013 Withers.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Joe Labozzetta
Revolutionary wins the 2013 Withers.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Revolutionary wins the 2013 Withers.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Revolutionary wins the 2013 Withers.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Joe Labozzetta
Revolutionary in his Maiden win.
Photo: Coglianese PhotosWinStar Farm announced 2015 stud fees for most of its 22-stallion roster, which is headed again by leading sire Distorted Humor at $100,000 stands and nurses, and includes a new fee for leading freshman sire Super Saver.
Revolutionary counts the Withers Stakes (gr. III), Louisiana Derby (gr. II), and Pimlico Special (gr. III) among his wins for WinStar Farm and trainer Todd Pletcher.
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra handicap the accomplished field in the Stephen Foster Handicap at Churchill Downs. watch video
Willis Horton's Will Take Charge seeks redemption in the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) June 14 against Revolutionary, Departing, Prayer for Relief, and others.
Images from the days leading up to the 2014 Preakness Stakes. View Slideshow
WinStar Farm's Revolutionary, more than 30 lengths behind early following a heated pace, kicked into gear and circled his eight foes to win the $300,000 Pimlico Special (gr. III) by a neck at Pimlico Race Course May 16.
A solid, evenly matched field of nine, including five graded stakes winners, was entered for the $300,000 Pimlico Special Stakes (gr. III) at Pimlico Race Course May 16.
TimeformUS Friday Stakes Plays for Pimlico, including the G2 Black-Eyed Susan and G3 Pimlico Special. read blog
With the potential for heavy rain in Maryland May 16, trainer Eric Guillot likes his chances even more in the $300,000 Pimlico Special (gr. III) with Moreno, a 4-year-old gelding he hopes is sitting on a big year.
Willis Horton's Will Take Charge notched his first victory of the season in the $600,000 Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II) April 12 at Oaklawn Park, surviving multiple claims of foul and a lengthy inquiry.
Will Take Charge won the 3-year-old championship, but speedster Moreno was surprisingly right there with him in the summer months before going to the sidelines after the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).
Commissioner, headed for the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I), is among three horses multiple Eclipse Award-winning trainer Todd Pletcher plans to send to to Oaklawn Park for the last day of the Racing Festival of the South.
Will Take Charge will be on his way to becoming a handicap star if he aces this test as the 123-pound highweight. Runners to face him Feb. 9 include Revolutionary, Lea, River Seven, Uncaptured, and Bourbon Courage.
Champion Will Take Charge arrived by van early the morning of Feb. 4 at Gulfstream Park, where he is slated to make his 2014 debut in the $500,000 Donn Handicap (gr. I) on Feb. 9.
Will Take Charge, recently crowned 3-year-old champion male, will be the 123-pound highweight for his 4-year-old debut, the $500,000 Donn Handicap (gr. I) on Feb. 9 at Gulfstream Park.
Hal's Hope, Sham, Ft. Lauderdale, San Pasqual, Revolutionary's return, and more! view slideshow
WinStar Farm's multiple graded stakes winner Revolutionary returned to the races for the first time since the 2013 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) with a solid victory Jan. 11 at Gulfstream Park, taking a one mile allowance event.
Multiple graded stakes winner Revolutionary will make his long-awaited return to the races Jan. 11 in a one-mile allowance optional claiming heat at Gulfstream Park.
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
In a year that he has combined victories at the highest levels with consistent success, jockey Javier Castellano is closing in on the single-season record for North American earnings by a rider.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It's time to try to analyze this year's Belmont Stakes. read blog
Trainer Todd Pletcher talks about his five Belmont starters on the day before the race. Watch Video
The transcript for the Live Blog is now available. Read Transcript
Can Orb rebound? read blog
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.
WinStar Farm has launched the 2013 WinStar StableMates Belmont Stakes Challenge contest, which is free for racing fans, easy to play, and offers unique prizes.
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.
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.
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.
WinStar Farm is auctioning off memorabilia on eBay.com. All sale proceeds will go to four designated industry and area charities. The online auction of four separate offerings began May 21 and will close May 29.
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.
To Brennan, success is a result of teamwork and talent. Along with wife, Stephanie, Niall operates Niall Brennan Stables in Ocala, Fl. where Kentucky Derby winner Orb received his initial training as a young colt.
Evan Hammonds recaps the effort of Freedom Child in the Peter Pan Stakes and digs up some Triple Crown history from Freedom Child's 2012 racing career. watch video
The day finally had arrived. Everything had gone perfectly for Orb and trainer Shug McGaughey. read blog
Experience an interactive turn-by-turn slideshow of the 2013 Kentucky Derby. View Experience
Trainer Todd Pletcher reflects on his five Derby horses and comments on where they may go next. Todd also explains how he feels about the week as a whole and the Kentucky Oaks. watch video
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).
Florida Derby winner Orb has Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey excited about the May 4 Kentucky Derby--more excited, said McGaughey, than he's ever been. But 19 other 3-year-olds also have their sights on the Derby.
The slight favorite is Goldencents at 5-1. Goldencents is trained by last year's Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Doug O'Neill. Also at 5-1 is Revolutionary, who will be ridden by three-time Derby winner Calvin Borel.
Longshot Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner Princess of Sylmar will assure a large payout in the Oaks-Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) double.
Claire Novak and Frank Angst are at Churchill Downs to handicap the Kentucky Derby (gr. I). Watch Video
Lenny Shulman gives the Kentucky Derby news for May 1, 2013. watch video
The final Derby Dozen for 2013, are there any surprises? read blog
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
Verranzano, Palace Malice, Charming Kitten and Revolutionary get baths after working out as trainer Todd Pletcher Watches. watch video
| Trainer | Todd A. Pletcher |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Mike E. Smith |
| Owner | WinStar Farm LLC |
| Breeder | W. S. Farish |
| Revolutionary View Five-Cross Pedigree | War Pass | Cherokee Run |
| Vue | ||
| Runup the Colors | A.P. Indy | |
| Up the Flagpole |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2011 Hip 1165 |
Yearling | Valera Stable | Lane's End, agent | $80,000 |
| OBSMAR2012 Hip 114 |
Two-year-old | WinStar Farm | Niall Brennan Stables, agent | $235,000 |
| California Chrome |
| Rachel Alexandra |
| Upstart |
| Bodemeister |
| International Star |
| Far Right |
| Texas Red |
| Buddy's Saint |
| Calculator |
| Main Sequence |
