Soul Warrior

Barretts Sale to Offer Ready to Run Horses

• By Tracy Gantz
• July 18, 2012
• Thoroughbred Sales, West Region

Barretts' paddock sale at Del Mar in Southern California offers a twist to the usual horses of racing age sale.

No Catching Regal Ransom in Super Derby

• By Jack Shinar
• September 19, 2009
• Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Southwest Region

Concerns about Regal Ransom's readiness coming into the $750,000 Super Derby (gr. II) proved inconsequential when the well-bred Godolphin colt rolled to a front-running victory at Louisiana Downs Sept. 19.

THS: The Super Derby (Video)

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• September 17, 2009
• Thoroughbred Racing

Jason, Evan, and James Scully of twinspires preview the Super Derby (gr. II) at Louisiana Downs. Plus picks for the Woodbine Mile. Watch Now

Soul Warrior, Regal Ransom Duel in Super 'D'

• By Jack Shinar
• September 16, 2009
• Thoroughbred Racing, Southeast Region, Southwest Region

Soul Warrior has been installed as the 2-1 morning line favorite for the 30th running of the $750,000 Super Derby (gr. II) Sept. 19 at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City.

Gone Astray Leaves 'em Behind in Pa. Derby

• By Jason Shandler
• September 7, 2009
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

Phipps Stable's homebred Gone Astray wrapped up his first graded stakes victory in a big way, as he drew off in the stretch to score in the $1-million Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) by 9 1/4 lengths Sept. 7 at Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack.

Soul Warrior Favored in Pennsylvania Derby

• September 5, 2009
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

Nine 3-year-olds will face off in the $1-million Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) Sept. 7 at Philadelphia Park Casino and Racetrack, led by Zayat Stables' Soul Warrior, the 3-1 morning line favorite.

Second-Crop Standouts

• August 6, 2009
• Thoroughbred Breeding

PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter

The weekend brought a couple of new players to the 3-year-old scene and also underlined just how strong the second-crop sires are.

Countdown to the Cup: Three, two, one...Phht

• By Steve Haskin
• August 4, 2009
• Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup

A story about Rachel Alexandra seems out of place in a column about the Breeders' Cup, but who cares. That's between Jess Jackson and the Breeders' Cup decision makers. Even though there will be no launching of the Rachel rocket on Nov. 7, it's still fun to "count down" to the imaginary blast off.

Soul Warrior Splits 'Em in WV Derby Upset

• By Tom LaMarra
• August 1, 2009
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

It was indeed big drama in the $750,000 West Virginia Derby (gr. II) at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort on Aug. 1, but if the odds board was any indication, it was an unexpected result.

Mine That Bird Takes to the 'Country Roads'

• By Steve Haskin
• July 28, 2009
• Thoroughbred Racing

While America's 3-year-old sweetheart Rachel Alexandra is frolicking at the Jersey Shore Aug. 2 in the Haskell Invitational (gr. I) at Monmouth Park, and a deep, well-matched group of colts gather in the Adirondacks for the Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II) at Saratoga, the winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! brands (gr. I) for the first time in history will be out in the Appalachians, showing off in front of the Mountaineer Park crowd in the West Virginia Derby (gr. II).

WV Derby Field Beginning to Take Shape

• July 21, 2009
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

Organized horse racing in West Virginia dates back at least 223 years, but no horse who has won the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) has ever competed in the Mountaineer State before. That status is going to change on Aug. 1, when Mine That Bird goes to the post in the $750,000 West Virginia Derby (gr. II) at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort.

Louisiana Derby Analysis

• By Jason Shandler
• March 11, 2009
• Triple Crown

Triple Crown Talk blog, with host Jason Shandler, analyzes the Louisiana Derby.

Friesan Fire is Louisiana Derby Choice

• March 9, 2009
• Triple Crown

Friesan Fire, winner of the LeComte (gr. III) and Risen Star (gr. III), has been installed the 5-2 morning line choice in the 10-horse field that will contest the March 14, $600,000 Louisiana Derby (gr. II) at Fair Grounds.

That Handicapping Show: Risen Star

• February 5, 2009
• Triple Crown

This week, Jason and Tom analyze the Risen Star (gr. III) at Fair Grounds on Saturday, February 7. Also Brisnet's handicapping expert The Wizard's Spotlight Play is Race 3 at Fair Grounds on Saturday.