Dennis Drazin on One That Got Away
I enjoyed catching up with owner-breeder Dennis Drazin last week for a Winner's Circle feature in the Feb. 13 Blood-Horse magazine.
Keyword: Winner's Circle
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What's Going On Here: Churchill's 180
Kentucky Derby winner Ahmed Zayat lauds Churchill Downs' improvements for owners.
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Winner's Circle: Roadside Rescue Pays Off
"I'm overwhelmed with joy that so many of these horses went on to become great racehorses and productive broodmares," Taylor said. "I hope it shows others that rehabilitating Thoroughbreds can be a rewarding experience."
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California Chrome After Kentucky Derby Win
The Kentucky Derby winner returns after victory under Victor Espinoza, and is greeted by assistant Allan Sherman.
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Hearts on Fire
Euronfire's story warms up the Keeneland January sale.
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Hangin' With Haskin: The Joy of Kittens
Ken Ramsey's greeting on the phone shortly after Kitten Kaboodle's victory in the Jessamine Stakes pretty much summed up the amazing run of victories he's been on this year, especially the last four months.
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Beds and Breds
Breeder Bobby Trussell has the right Tempur-ment for the game. The former CEO of Tempur-Pedic focuses on acquiring broodmares with class.
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Winner's Circle: Rebuilding Her Empire
Breeder Diane "Dede" Snowden attended the Aug. 6-7 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale with one specific purpose: to watch her flashy Empire Maker colt bring big money.
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Winner's Circle: Special K
Brandon Kulp sends out 34-1 Kyma to capture the Pennsylvania Governor's Cup
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Winner's Circle: An App for Winning
Racing fans who stuck around for the last race at Saratoga July 21 witnessed a miracle.
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Winner's Circle: Lady Luck
Lady of Shamrock takes the Hronis brothers to the top
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Winner's Circle: Musical's Man
Calder-based rider of female sprint champion Musical Romance bound for bigger circuits sometime soon
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Big Reward - by Evan Hammonds
Evansville, Ind., native lights up the Churchill Downs meeting with Guys Reward
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Winner's Circle: Strait Stuff
Wally and Terry Leong come up with a Queen's Plate winner.
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Winner's Circle - Miles Ahead
There is some kind of solid connection among A. Stevens Miles Jr., his horses, and his hometown of Louisville.
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Winner's Circle - Quite an Upgrade
Mike Anderson's second horse becomes a multiple stakes winner and is now a graded stakes producer.
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Two for the Show - by Lenny Shulman
Equine veterinarians typically treat thousands of patients throughout their years in practice, making it highly unlikely that they will be remembered for their work with a certain horse. Meet Dr. JD Howard
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Hawkeye Highlight: Gary Lucas & Awesomemundo
Iowa breeder/owner gets awesome results with Allaire DuPont Distaff Stakes winner Awesomemundo.
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Winner's Circle - Vaccarezza's Victor
Restaurateur Carlo Vaccarezza scores big with Little Mike.
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Super Man: Raymond 'Butch' Lehr
There's not a vice president here that can say they started out at $57.83 a week
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Winner's Circle - A's Game
Karlovy Vary provided Alex G. Campbell Jr. his most recent adrenaline rush April 7 when she scored a front-running victory in the Central Bank Ashland Stakes (gr. I) and became a live contender for the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I).
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Business Partners: Bill Spawr
Bill Spawr got Amazombie as part of a two-horse package for $5,000...and turned him into last year's Sprint champion
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Grade I Groupies: William and Fred Bradley
After having success with Brass Hat, the Bradley family is back in the limelight with Vinery Madison winner Groupie Doll
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Stepping Up: Lynne Boutte
Money from a hocked yellow Chevy Camaro started Lynne Boutte in the auction business
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Fueling the Fire: Anita Cauley
The one broodmare she didn't let get away has produced three stakes winners including Honeybee winner On Fire Baby
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Winner's Circle - All in the Family
Trainer Bisnath Parboo and son Shivananda head to Dubai with grade I winner Giant Ryan.
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Winner's Circle: Master of All Trades
Everyone has a niche, but Bradley sells horses, seasons; plans matings; pinhooks...and puts together partnerships
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Winner's Circle: 'Capping It Off
Adam Wachtel is no newbie to the Thoroughbred world. As a child, he was introduced to the industry by his father, prominent New York owner Ed Wachtel, and he grew up on the New York circuit racetracks.
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Winner's Circle: Beulah-tiful
Tucked inside Barn 7 on the chilly backstretch of Beulah Park is a miracle and perhaps Thoroughbred racing's best kept secret.
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Winner's Circle-On the Move: Rafael Bejarano
Rider gains U.S. citizenship, bags both divisions of the Southwest Stakes in one memorable weekend.
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Winner's Circle - Another for Clarke
Ask Thoroughbred breeder/owner Harvey Clarke how long he's been involved in the industry, and he'll answer with one word: 'forever.'
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Winner's Circle - Up to Code
If Algorithms, makes it to the Kentucky Derby, nothing will keep breeder Pat Klussman away from Churchill Downs.
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Winner's Circle - Totally Awesome
When Willa B Awesome was a foal, breeder/co-owner Terry Lovingier would often stroll from his house to the filly's pasture with a glass of wine to observe her.
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Racing's Favorite Grump (blog)
Dynaformer's reputation as Three Chimneys Farm's grumpiest stallion is deserved
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In 'Luck' (blog)
Creator David Milch calls HBO show a 'love letter to the game'
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Winner's Circle- Sound Ideas: Eddie Kenneally
Heavenly Landing is a perfect example of the patience of trainer Eddie Kenneally.
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A Promising Beginning: Ted and Judy Nichols
Couple's first foray into the breeding business nets grade I winner...
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Winner's Circle - Plan B Is Just Fine
Sabercat gives Winchell family a reason to dream about the Derby.
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Winner's Circle - Head of the Posse
Donnie K. Von Hemel, trainer of Caleb's Posse, is Remington Park's all-time leader by wins.
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Triple Threat: BryLynn Farm
Three horses bred by BryLynn started in the Breeders' Cup: Aikenite, Teaks North, and Jeranimo.
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True Classics: Carol Holden and Sam Huff
The West Virginia Breeders Classics celebrated 25 years Oct. 15
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Blog: Double Trouble - Twin Creeks Farm
Twin Creeks Farm enjoys breeding, racing success
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Blog: Hoping for an Encore - Donna Arnold
"It was so thrilling that I couldn't get over it."
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Winner's Circle - A Shot in the Arm
Valkyre Stud owner co-breeds, then sells filly by Bernardini for $1.2 million.
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Winner's Circle - Happy Scorpions
Rustin and Juliana Kretz jumped into horse ownership after trip to last year's Kentucky Derby.
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Blog: Ms. 2,000: Tammi Piermarini
Racetrack hours are tough on anybody, much less a jockey trying to raise three children
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Winner's Circle - Pinnacle Year
Nancy Dillman bred Havre de Grace, and her $1.2 million yearling half brother.
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Winner's Circle - Back Class
Tres Borrachos' owner George Hicker is no newcomer to owning horses.
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Winner's Circle - Rapid's Streak
A hard-knocking 5-year-old gelding, Rapid Redux has won 14 straight races.
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No Mistake: Art Preston
There is little mistake about the Prestons' impact on Thoroughbred racing. Along with their late brother J. R., the Prestons raced Victory Gallop to win the 1998 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), denying Real Quiet the Triple Crown.
