Gemologist Undefeated, But Under-the-Radar

Despite being undefeated and with powerful connections, Gemologist is not garnering all the attention one might expect entering the May 5 Kentucky Derby.

Four Late Woodford Reserve Nominees Added

Churchill Downs has announced the addition of four late nominees for the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (gr. IT), which will be run immediately prior to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) on Saturday, May 5.

$100,000 Kentucky Derby DreamBet Returns

For the third consecutive year, Churchill Downs and NBC have partnered to give one person the chance to place a $100,000 win bet in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands on Saturday, May 5.

WinStar Releases Video of Filly's First Step

WinStar Farm has released a short video of one of the first foals by 2010 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Super Saver standing for the first time.

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Super Saver's First Foal is a Filly

Super Saver, the 2010 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner, was represented by first reported foal when a filly was born at Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky.

WinStar to Auction Racing Items for Charity

WinStar Farm has announced it will auction some of its most historic racing memorabilia starting Dec. 9 to benefit the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program.

Gemologist Eyes Crown Jewels

MAHUBAH'S CORNER
His stout pedigree and an affinity for the Churchill Downs main track set up Tiznow's grade II Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes winner Gemologist for consideration in the 2012 Kentucky Derby.

WinStar Sets 2012 Fees for Expanded Roster

WinStar Farm announced 2012 fees for its expanded roster of stallions, led by North America's leading sire Distorted Humor, who will stand for $100,000 (stands and nurses) and will breed an exclusive book of 100 mares.

Grade I Winner Girolamo to Stand at Sequel

Girolamo, Godolphin's grade I-winning son of A.P. Indy, will stand at Sequel Stallions in New York for the 2012 breeding season, Darley announced Nov. 2.

Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale Day 1 Wrap

Eric Mitchell discusses the strong first day of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale Sponsored by Taylor Made Sales

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Half Brother to Super Saver Brings $1.2 M

A colt by Medaglia d'Oro and a half brother to 2010 Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver sold for $1.2 million during the opening session of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale.

Who Will Step Forward in Carry Back?

Smash, Cal Nation ship in to take on locals Close It Out, Indiano, and the wild card Bulaga in the $200,000 Carry Back Stakes (gr. II) during Calder's July 9 Summit of Speed.

Charging to the Kentucky Derby

As photographer Anne M. Eberhardt prepares to shoot her 26th Kentucky Derby she took some time to visit Supercharger, the dam of last year's Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver.

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Foaling Dates of Derby Contenders

This year there is only one January foal in the Derby: Watch Me Go. Two of the contenders, Twice the Appeal and Mucho Macho Man won't actually be 3 until after the Run for the Roses.

Repole Heavily Invested in the Derby

Owner Mike Repole discusses his investment in Thoroughbreds and shot at winning the Kentucky Derby.

Pletcher Team Hoping to Right Ship at Oaklawn

Trainer Todd Pletcher started this year on top of the game. He won a fifth Eclipse Award trophy and entered 2011 with three newly turned 3-year-old Breeders' Cup race winners, including superstar Uncle Mo.

First Mares Checked in Foal to Super Saver

Super Saver, winner of the 2010 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), had his first mares confirmed in foal from his debut book at stud at WinStar Farm.

Bluegrass Cat to Shuttle to Chile

Bluegrass Cat, the second leading freshman sire of 2010 by progeny earnings and a top second-crop sire of 2011, will shuttle to Liliana Solari's Haras Don Alberto in Chile for the upcoming Southern Hemisphere breeding season.

Borel Takes Meydan Masters Challenge in Dubai

Calvin Borel captured the Meydan Masters International jockey competition at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai Feb. 18, finishing with 86 points. He was the lone American rider in the challenge that involved 12 jockeys.

Derby Threat: Brethren

Super Saver's half brother bursts on the scene with a big win at Tampa. A TrueNicks pedigree profile.

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Brethren Dazzles in Sam F. Davis Romp

Brethren remained unbeaten in three starts and did so in scintillating fashion, drawing off to a four length victory in the Sam F. Davis Stakes (gr. III).

Do Kentucky and Louisiana Matter Anymore?

When it comes to finding Derby winners, the best prospects are in other places...

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Blame is Top U.S. Horse in World Rankings

Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Blame has been judged the best horse to race in North America during 2010 by the compilers of the World Thoroughbred Rankings, unveiled in London, England, on Tuesday, Jan. 11.

Slideshow: New Sires of 2011

A visual look at some of the top new stallions for 2011, including Blame, Quality Road, Lookin At Lucky, and more.

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WinStar Stud Fees Announced

WinStar Farm Nov. 16 announced 2011 fees for its roster of stallions, led by leading Sire Distorted Humor, who will stand for $90,000 if paid by Nov. 1, 2011, or $100,000 live foal stands and nurses.