Lea Faces Tough WinStar Duo in Donn Handicap
Son of First Samurai faces a tall task Feb. 7 for Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott, coming back to defend his title against Commissioner and Constitution along with European invader Sloane Avenue.
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Bloodstock Agent Lossen Dies in Lexington
Richard "Dick" Lossen, well-known bloodstock agent, died Feb. 3, in Lexington. He was 76. Lossen spent more than 40 years as an owner, breeder, adviser, and agent.
Through the Lens: Wise Dan Photo Gets Award
Anne Eberhardt Keogh, visuals director and chief photographer for The Blood-Horse, received a second-place award at the Kentucky News Photographers Association 2014 Picture of the Year competition. read blog
Derby Win by 'Chrome' Moment of the Year
California Chrome's victory in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) was voted the 2014 National Thoroughbred Racing Association Moment of the Year.
Lea Makes Impressive Hal's Hope Comeback
Lea left no doubts he's back, posting an impressive 1/2-length victory over Confrontation to take the $150,000 Hal's Hope Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 10. It was his second Hal's Hope score.
Flat Out Sires First Reported Foal
Spendthrift Farm's Flat Out, the three-time grade I stakes winner of $3,645,383, sired his first reported foal Jan. 2 when a dark bay or brown filly was born at Six Gables Farm in Tottenham, Ontario, Canada.
Slideshow: Top 10 Races of 2014
You voted for the top races of 2014, and the results are revealed in this slideshow. view slideshow
Catching Up with Wise Dan
Anne M. Eberhardt catches up with Wise Dan at Charlie and Amy LoPresti's barn at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. read blog
Wise Dan Recovering Well as Season Ends
Recovering from a minor non-displaced fracture at the bottom of the cannon bone of his right front fetlock, Wise Dan has been powering along down the shedrow -- and trainer Charlie Lopresti fully expects him to run in 2015.
What Was the Top Race of 2014?
Here is your chance to choose the top race of 2014. The BloodHorse.com staff had a tough time narrowing down this year's poll to just 15 races, but here they are and now it is time for you to select the best race.
Nod Goes to BC Classic as Year's Top Race
This year's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) had it all: a close finish, a thrilling run through the stretch, and a lingering controversy. read blog
Podcast: Haskin & Thanksgiving Weekend Racing
Steve Haskin and Ron Mitchell discuss the races held over the holiday weekend, and how they impact the year-end honors. Listen Now
The Week in Photos for 12/2/2014
Photos from Churchill Downs, Del Mar, Japan, Golden Gate Fields, Aqueduct, Turf Paradise and more! view slideshow
Red Rifle Continues Good Season for Geroux
Twin Creeks Racing Stable's Red Rifle delivered the latest in a line of satisfying stakes scores for jockey Florent Geroux Nov. 29, winning the $250,000 Hawthorne Gold Cup Handicap (gr. II).
Hoppertunity Gets Churchill Score in Clark
Hoppertunity made the most of his chance to finally run at Churchill Downs, grinding out his greatest career victory Nov. 28 in the $500,000 Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Healthcare (gr. I).
Cigar Mile as 'Stallion Maker'
While the Metropolitan Handicap (gr. I) gets the most buzz from the 'best milers make the best sires' adage, the Cigar Mile (gr. I) coming up on Nov. 29 has also produced its fair share of top stallions.
An Opportunity for Hoppertunity in the Clark
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Clark Handicap (gr. I) at Churchill Downs. read blog
Cary Street Leads 11 in Hawthorne Gold Cup
A field of 11 will gather for the $250,000 Hawthorne Gold Cup (gr. II) at Hawthorne Race Course Nov. 29, contesting the only graded stakes and open event of Hawthorne Race Course's fall stand.
That Handicapping Show: Clark Handicap
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Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra look at the Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs Friday. Watch Video
Hoppertunity, Constitution Head Clark
Many count the two top 3-year-olds in the field of nine among those who could have made some noise before heading to the sidelines earlier this season.
Voting Open for Secretariat Vox Populi Award
For the third time, two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan is among six horses on the ballot for this year's Secretariat Vox Populi Award.
Hoppertunity Gets Churchill Chance in Clark
Rebel Stakes winner Hoppertunity will try the Clark Handicap in his second race off a layoff to allow healing of a quarter crack and the removal of an ankle chip.
Easter Gift Takes Unusual Path Back to Clark
When Easter Gift finished a solid third to eventual 3-year-old champion Will Take Charge and Game On Dude in last year's Clark Handicap (gr. I), trainer Chad Brown was hoping that big things could be on the horizon.
Bayern, Constitution Top Clark Nominations
Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Bayern and Besilu Florida Derby (gr. I) victor Constitution headline 20 horses nominated to the $500,000 Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Healthcare (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.
Martin: California Chrome Won't Race in Japan
California Chrome will not race in Japan in December and appears to be done with racing for the 2014 season, according to co-owner and co-breeder Perry Martin.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Alma d'Oro | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Demarcation | Paul J. McGee |
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| Flat Out | William I. Mott |
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| General Quarters | Thomas R. McCarthy |
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| Headache | Michael J. Maker |
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| Mission Impazible | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Mister Marti Gras | Chris M. Block |
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| Pleasant Prince | Bruce R. Brown |
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| Prayer for Relief | Dale L. Romans |
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| Ruler On Ice | Kelly J. Breen |
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| Stately Victor | Michael J. Maker |
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| Will's Wildcat | James E. Baker |
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| Wise Dan | Charles LoPresti |
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More Race Results
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| Race | Track |
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| Clark H. (gr. I) | CD |
| Matriarch S. (gr. I) | HOL |
| Go for Wand H. (gr. II) | AQU |
| All American S. (gr. III) | GG |
| Miesque S. (gr. III) | HOL |
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| Fasig-Tipton Swale S. (gr. II) | GP | |
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