A Nack BackTrack: Kentucky Derby 2003 Eludes Frankel
Bobby Frankel crossed the mile chute at old Churchill Downs and wended his way into the stable area, looking for a twilight instant like the loneliest horse trainer in the world.
Kentucky
News and features for Kentucky farm owners, racehorse owners, and breeders
-
-
One Go All Go Comes Through in Elkhorn Stakes
While One Go All Go snapped a 12-race losing skid in the Dixiana Elkhorn Stakes (G2T), the race was marred when grade 1 winner Bullards Alley suffered a fatal injury on the first turn of the 12-furlong contest.
-
Good Magic Smooth in Four-Furlong Work
With trainer Chad Brown watching from the Keeneland boxes, Good Magic gave the two-time Eclipse Award winner reason to stay loose and happy as the chestnut colt cruised through a four-furlong work in :48 flat April 21.
-
-
Flameaway, Monomoy Girl Work at Churchill Downs
The first day of the special training time at Churchill Downs reserved for entrants in its two biggest races was busy April 21 with several turning in workouts for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) or Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1).
-
Valadorna Breaks Through With Doubledogdare Win
Valadorna followed a career-low finish by posting an all-time best result April 20, when she inched clear in the final stages of the $100,000 Hilliard Lyons Doubledogdare Stakes (G3) at Keeneland to earn her first graded stakes win.
-
Bravazo Works Toward Derby at Churchill Downs
Calumet Farm's graded stakes winner Bravazo breezed six furlongs in 1:15 2/5 April 20 at Churchill Downs in preparation for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) May 5.
-
Sasscer Hill Honored as Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award Winner
Lynda Sasscer Hill has been named winner of the 12th Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award for her mystery novel Flamingo Road.
-
WinStar Holds Strong Hand in KY Derby as Breeder
Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm is the breeder of three Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) contenders with Bolt d'Oro, Noble Indy, and Quip locked into the 20-horse field for the May 5 classic race in Louisville.
-
Clocker Searches Record Books After Lone Sailor Breeze
G M B Racing's TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) runner-up Lone Sailor fired a bullet five-furlong move in :57 3/5 at Churchill Downs April 19 in preparation for the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) May 5.
-
Website Outlines Kentucky Derby Parking, Traffic Plan
Churchill Downs, home of the world-famous Kentucky Derby, announced today new entry procedures that will be in effect for guests visiting the track any day of Derby Week (Saturday, April 28, 2018 through Saturday, May 5, 2018).
-
-
Magician Relocated to Ireland
The 8-year-old son of Galileo is currently in quarantine in Kentucky but is scheduled to arrive in Ireland May 6 and will start covering immediately.
-
Florida Man With Ties to ADW Faces Criminal Charges
Brian Robert "Mailman" Sodi, who had ties to the advance-deposit wagering company Premier Turf Club, faces federal charges of committing a series of frauds involving the promotion of penny stocks.
-
HRRN to Cover Charles Town Classic
Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced Thursday it will broadcast the 10th running of the $1.2 million Charles Town Classic (G2) live this Saturday, April 21.
-
Patriots' Gronkowski Buys Stake in Namesake
NFL star Rob Gronkowski partnered with the equine Gronkowski's owner to acquire a minority stake in the 3-year-old colt, who won the March 30 32rRed Burradon Stakes at Newcastle and secured an invitation to the first leg of the Triple Crown.
-
World's Winningest Jockey to Ride in Elkhorn Stakes
Jorge Ricardo, who has ridden more winners than any jockey in Thoroughbred racing history, is scheduled to ride Some in Tieme (Brz) in the April 21 $250,000 Dixiana Elkhorn Stakes (G2T) at Keeneland.
-
Itsinthepost Aims to Keep Momentum Rolling in Elkhorn
Having started his 6-year-old campaign with three consecutive graded stakes wins, Itsinthepost will look to keep his momentum going April 21 when he faces 12 others in the $250,000 Dixiana Elkhorn Stakes (G2T) over 1 1/2 miles at Keeneland.
-
Next for Jenda's Agenda: the Doubledogdare Stakes
After scoring victories in four of her first five races, Jenda's Agenda will make her graded stakes debut April 20 in the $100,000 Hilliard Lyons Doubledogdare Stakes (G3) at Keeneland.
-
-
Derby Week Begins With Celebration of Louisville Art
Churchill Downs and Fund for the Arts have joined forces for the third year to kick off Derby week by celebrating Louisville's extraordinary arts scene and live racing at Opening Night presented by Budweiser.
-
Equestricon 2018 Set for Louisville, Tickets on Sale
Tickets are now on sale for a week-long fan experience organized by Equestricon, highlighted by its second-annual racing convention, festival and trade show on Monday, October 29 and Tuesday, October 30, 2018.
-
Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Notes Passing of Ball
At the conclusion of the April 17 Kentucky Horse Racing Commission meeting, commissioner David Richardson asked that staff send a letter of condolence to the family of Don Ball, noting appreciation for his commitment to the sport.
-
With too Many Unknowns, Kentucky Rescinds Drug Positive
Kentucky Equine Medical director Mary Scollay provided an in-depth explanation of the staff's recommendation to rescind the lab's positive finding at the regular meeting of the KHRC April 17 in Lexington.
-
Magnum Moon Fifth on Top Earner List for Malibu Moon
Magnum Moon's victory in the Arkansas Derby (G1) not only propelled the 3-year-old colt to the top of the points leaderboard for the Kentucky Derby , but it also moved him to fifth on the lifetime list of top earners by Malibu Moon.
-
Giant's Causeway Dead at 21
The European champion racehorse and champion sire died April 16 at Ashford Stud, where he was born. A three-time leading North American sire; his progeny have won 178 black-type stakes including 104 graded/group stakes to date.
-
Industry Voices: Cot Campbell
What this says, of course, (duh!) is that good horses run in Kentucky Derbys, and—Derby accomplishments or not, and industry woes or not—there are stunning purses to be won before and after, and even more spectacular opportunities at stud.
-
-
Justify Runs to His $500,000 Yearling Price Tag
When aptly-named Justify rolled to victory in the April 7 Santa Anita Derby (G1), the impressive performance by the chestnut son of Scat Daddy justified his $500,000 yearling purchase price.
-
My Boy Jack Likely to Ship to Churchill April 21
My Boy Jack walked the shedrow at Keeneland a day after rallying to win the $200,000 Stonestreet Lexington (G3) and earning a spot in the starting gate for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1).
-
Brown-Trained Trio Fine After Jenny Wiley Sweep
Baldo Hernandez, assistant to Keeneland spring meet leading trainer Chad Brown, reported the stable's three horses who were first across the finish in the $350,000 Coolmore Jenny Wiley (G1) were fine the morning after the April 14 test.
-
My Boy Jack Gets It Done in Lexington Stakes
Needing a top-two finish to ensure enough qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1), My Boy Jack delivered in the $200,000 Stonestreet Lexington Stakes (G3) at Keeneland April 14.
-
Runaway Ghost Injured, Will Miss Kentucky Derby
Joe Peacock's Sunland Derby (G3) winner Runaway Ghost will miss the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) because of a shin injury, trainer Todd Fincher said April 14.
-
Sistercharlie Fresh Off Bench in Jenny Wiley
Her last start was a runner-up finish in the July 8 Belmont Oaks Invitational (G1T) at Belmont Park, but Peter Brant's Sistercharlie was primed for a big effort April 14 in the $350,000 Coolmore Jenny Wiley Stakes (G1T) at Keeneland.
-
Triple Chelsea Upsets Lady Aurelia in Giant's Causeway
The 5-year-old daughter of Hat Trick dug deep to run down European champion Lady Aurelia in the final sixteenth of the $100,000 Giant's Causeway Stakes at Keeneland.
-
-
Rated R Superstar Last to First in Ben Ali
Radar Racing's Rated R Superstar, a 5-year-old gelding, roared past favored Chip Leader to win the April 13 Ben Ali Stakes (G3) at Keeneland. The son of Kodiak Kowboy covered the nine furlongs in 1:49.31.
-
Promises Fulfilled, Coach Rocks Work at Churchill Downs
Promises Fulfilled, winner of the March 3 Xpressbet Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2), and Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) winner Coach Rocks both turned in maintenance moves for trainer Dale Romans April 14 at Churchill Downs.
-
Heart to Heart in Good Order After Maker's 46 Mile Win
Terry Hamilton's Heart to Heart had his own little celebration the morning of April 14, after he won Maker's 46 Mile (G1T) less than 24 hours earlier.
-
Heart to Heart Dominates in Maker's 46 Mile
Terry Hamilton's Heart to Heart led at every point of call and cruised to a 1 3/4-length score in the $300,000 Maker's 46 Mile Stakes (G1T) April 13 at Keeneland.
-
Stonestreet's Good Mojo Creates Good Magic
Good Magic brings the Stonestreet dream to fruition
-
Seeing Some Value Going Against My Boy Jack
April 14 is the last call for those looking to earn a trip to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1).
-
Reynaldothewizard Put a Spell on Racing Fans
In the weeks after Dubai World Cup day, the talk has been of Thunder Snow's remarkable victory in the Dubai World Cup Presented by Emirates Airline (G1) and Mendelssohn's jaw-dropping 18 1/2-length score in the UAE Derby.
-
-
U S Navy Flag to Start Season in 2,000 Guineas Trial
Aidan O'Brien saddles three of the four runners in the Ballylinch Stud Irish Two Thousand Guineas Trial Stakes April 14 at Leopardstown, including last year's European champion juvenile male U S Navy Flag.
-
Ellis Park to Add Four $100,000 Turf Stakes
Ellis Park and Kentucky Downs are teaming again to boost the Kentucky racing circuit and keep horses and jobs in the state during the summer, with Kentucky Downs funding four new $100,000 turf stakes at Ellis on Aug. 5.
-
Curlin Elevates His Classic Profile
After racing concluded April 7, rising top-10 sire Curlin has his best chance of being represented by a Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) winner with four potential contenders this year, a new feat for the son of Smart Strike.
-
My Boy Jack, Greyvitos Headline Lexington Stakes
Currently occupying the 20th spot on the Kentucky Derby points leaderboard, My Boy Jack will aim to prove he belongs, literally and figuratively, when he starts in the Stonestreet Lexington Stakes (G3).
-
PDJF Inaugural Telethon, Hosted by TVG, Raises $217,730
Six-hour telethon handled about three donations per minute
-
Lady Aurelia Set for Season Debut in Giant's Causeway
Stonestreet Stables and Peter Leidel's European champion Lady Aurelia will face nine rivals April 14 when she kicks off her 2018 campaign in the 22nd running of the $100,000 Giant's Causeway Stakes at Keeneland.
-
Adam Named University of Kentucky Equine Outreach Vet
Dr. Emma Adam's new position will link research and diagnostics to working horsemen
-
-
Old Friends Launches 'Old Girlfriends Society'
Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Facility based in Georgetown, KY, has introduced a new membership option available to fans.
-
Kentucky Historical Marker to Recognize Jockey Brothers
The Kentucky Historical Society April 12 will dedicate a historical marker outside 3012 South Third Street—Goose House—in honor of brothers Roscoe Goose and Carl Seay Goose, who in 1913 swept the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby.
-
Engelhard Award to Eberhardt Keogh, Mastrippolito
BloodHorse Visuals Director Anne Eberhardt Keogh and longtime freelance photographer Enzina Mastrippolito were honored April 11 with the Charles W. Engelhard Award at the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders' Kentucky-bred champions awards.
-
Lemons Forever Named 2017 KY Broodmare of the Year
Lemons Forever, winner of the 2006 Kentucky Oaks (G1) and a multiple grade 1 producer, added a new accomplishment to her résumé April 11 when she was named the 2017 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders.
-
La Coronel, Brown Trio Headline Jenny Wiley Stakes
With the first grade 1 test for turf females of 2018 slated to take place this weekend, it is fitting the two trainers who have wielded the division's strongest hands in recent years have entrants none would be shocked to see prevail.
