Focused on Sprinting, Whitmore Continues to Excel
From an eye-opening 2015 debut win as a juvenile, to a 2016 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) starter, to an accomplished sprinter, hopes continue to soar, and evolve, for Whitmore.
Michael Adolphson
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Farrell to Rest With Eye on Alabama Stakes
Farrell has earned herself a rest after a testing campaign that commenced early last fall at Churchill Downs and culminated with a surprising last-place finish in the $1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) May 5 at the same Louisville oval.
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Regrouping Salty Aims for Acorn Stakes
Salty's connections will point her next to the $700,000 Acorn Stakes (G1) June 10 at Belmont Park.
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The Pizza Man Gets Rolling Again
The massive Illinois-bred bay son of English Channel stretched his imposing stride April 18 in his first serious work toward an 8-year-old bow, working a half-mile in :50 flat.
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Mott Pondering Royal Ascot for Long On Value
The Al Quoz Sprint (G1) may not be the last time the son of 2004 Florida Derby (G1) runner-up Value Plus meets the world's top turf sprinters on a straight course. His big performance now opens the door to even more prestigious events.
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Antonio Sano's Faith Justified With Gunnevera
Gunnevera did not exactly burst onto the scene when he dismantled nine other Fountain of Youth (G2) rivals March 4 at Gulfstream Park.
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Honorable Duty Latest Big Winner for Walsh
In the same way that the native of Cork, Ireland, deliberately and thoughtfully chooses his words, he has methodically and masterfully stepped up his barn's game to compete at the top level.
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Farrell, Valadorna Square Off in Rachel Alexandra
Stonestreet Farm's homebred Breeders' Cup runner-up Valadorna takes on Coffeepot Stables' homebred Golden Rod Stakes (G2) romper Farrell in the 1 1/16-mile test.
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Mo Town Set for 3-Year-Old Debut in Risen Star
Firmly landing himself prominently on the charts as a serious contender for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), the $200,000 Keeneland September 2015 purchase now looks to make a hit out of his sophomore debut, the Risen Star (G2).
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Howard, Catalano Nurturing Talented 3-year-olds
Neil Howard and Wayne Catalano both have promising sophomores on the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks trail.
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Trainer Lacey Gaudet Takes Momentum Into 2017
Trainer Lacey Gaudet has a lot to live up to as the daughter of a renowned Mid-Atlantic trainer Ed Gaudet and respected Maryland horsewoman Linda Gaudet, but the sister to racing analyst Gabby Gaudet is taking it all in stride.
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Calhoun, Finley'sluckycharm to Try La Brea Dec. 26
Finley'sluckycharm shipped the morning of Dec. 20 to California to attempt to prove she is the top 3-year-old sprinting filly in the nation in the Dec. 26 La Brea Stakes (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park.
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Trainer Davis Looks Forward to More Success
Trainer Chris Davis earned his first career win Nov. 27 with Uncork the York at Fair Grounds.
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Stall Enjoys Strong Start at Fair Grounds
Stall has put on a clinic during the first two weeks of the Crescent City oval's 145th racing season.
