Repole Talks Disclosure, Says 'Mo is Sound
Uncle Mo's and Stay Thirsty's owner bluntly discusses several controversial topics, including full disclosure, the rumors, speculation, and observations regarding Uncle Mo's physical well being.
Headlines for Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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The Factor Will Not Run in Derby
The Factor, who underwent a myectomy recently after displacing his palate in the Arkansas Derby (gr. I), is no longer under consideration for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
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Barretts May Sale Has 108 Horses
Barretts has cataloged 108 horses for its May sale of 2-year-olds in training and older horses of racing age. The auction will be held May 16 in Southern California.
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Podcast: Talkin' Horses with Jinks Fires
Jinks Fires answers questions about Archarcharch, Jon Court, the Derby, and more.
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Dominguez to Ride Stay Thirsty in Derby
Jockey Ramon Dominguez will keep the mount on Stay Thirsty for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), owner Mike Repole said April 26.
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Durkin Ends Triple Crown Run
Tom Durkin April 26 announced his decision not to renew his contract to call the Triple Crown races this year for NBC Sports.
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Rahy's Attorney, Musketier Meet in Elkhorn
Millionaire Rahy's Attorney, who defeated Musketier last out, will try to tackle his rival once again when they meet in the $150,000 Elkhorn Stakes (gr. IIT) April 29 on closing day at Keeneland.
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Atlantic City Draws BC Winner Eldaafer
Eldaafer, winner of the 2010 Breeders' Cup Marathon (gr. III), was entered in a $27,000 starter allowance race Saturday, April 30 at Atlantic City Race Course.
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Z Fortune Up for Adoption Via New Vocations
Former Kentucky Derby contender and grade III winner Z Fortune is officially up for adoption the week of April 25 at the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program in Lexington.
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Make Earnings Matter - By Matthew Gatsas
Thoroughbred racing pretty much ignores any prior achievements at its marquee events.
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Winner's Circle - Abba Gold and Blu
Dr. William Dobozi is bound for the Kentucky Oaks with a filly from the only broodmare he owns.
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Sadler's Wells Dies
The leading international sire died of natural causes at Coolmore Stud in Ireland.
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A Reformer Gone - By Eric Mitchell
Jackson's drive led him to unparalleled success.. but all was not cozy with the industry.
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Oliva Saylor Memorial Fund to Support TRF
Thoroughbred owner Paul Saylor has chosen to designate the funds donated to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation in memory of his daughter, Olivia, to the care and maintenance of the TRF's retired horses with special needs.
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Shackleford, Twinspired Move Into Top 20
The Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) is starting to become a little bit clearer; at least, as far as which horses will be in the starting gate on May 7 at Churchill Downs.
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Suffolk Increases Purses for Upcoming Meet
The 2011 live racing season at Suffolk Downs, featuring increased purses from a year ago, will begin Saturday, May 21. The meet runs through Nov. 5.
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Trade Zone: Hoof Care for Racehorses
Probably the most common phrase used by horse people is 'No foot -- no horse.' The feet are important because they provide both support and locomotion.
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Oaks-Bound Fillies Work at Churchill
Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) hopeful fillies R Heat Lightning, Plum Pretty, Holy Heavens, and Daisy Devine all posted workouts during a busy morning at Churchill Downs April 26.
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Southwest Regional: The Gift of Harmony
Theresa Moore goes from owner to breeder to developer of Harmony Training Center.
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Comprehensive Kentucky Derby Workout Report
This report takes a look at recent workouts of every horse probable or possible to make the Kentucky Derby field at this point. It summarizes last-race information and workouts since then.
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Derby Dozen - April 26, 2011
A few changes in the Derby Dozen this week with a new number one!
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Derby's Most Interesting Horse: Stay Thirsty
The first revealing of my Kentucky Derby 2011 Top 5 picks. Stay Thirsty is on top, and you should already know why. The rest of the picks are easy to see, if you don't over think the Kentucky Derby this year.
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Midnight Interlude Posts Bullet Work
Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) winner Midnight Interlude posted his third consecutive bullet workout when he covered six furlongs in 1:13 3/5 on the Churchill Downs main track the morning of April 26.
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Pletcher: Uncle Mo 'On Track' for Derby
Trainer Todd Pletcher said Repole Stable's Uncle Mo is showing every indication that he is on track for the May 7 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands and has recovered from a gastrointestinal tract infection.
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Dancinginherdreams No Longer Oaks-Bound
Dancinginherdreams, who had been working toward the May 6 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), will skip the Run for the Lilies due to her poor performance in the April 9 Ashland Stakes (gr. I) at Keeneland.
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The Week In Photos: April 26, 2011
