Always Dreaming

Dark Bay or Brown Colt
Born 2014
KY-Bred

Always Dreaming co-breeder Mike Ryan gets Kentucky Derby trophy
Stakes Races at Churchill Downs on June 17, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. — Always Dreaming co-breeder Mike Ryan gets Kentucky Derby trophy Stakes Races at Churchill Downs on June 17, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Always Dreaming co-breeders Mike and Mary Ryan
Stakes Races at Churchill Downs on June 17, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. — Always Dreaming co-breeders Mike and Mary Ryan Stakes Races at Churchill Downs on June 17, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Mike and Mary Ryan, co-breeders of Always Dreaming

Always Dreaming connections celebrate trophy ceremony
Stakes Races at Churchill Downs on June 17, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. — Always Dreaming connections celebrate trophy ceremony Stakes Races at Churchill Downs on June 17, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Always Dreaming co-owners Anthony Bonomo, left, and Vincent Viola

Derby owners celebrate, Always Dreaming, Bonomo holding trophy
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Always Dreaming co-breeder Mike Ryan with his wife Mary

Always Dreaming and Classic Empire - Preakness Stakes
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Always Dreaming (#4) with John Velazquez and Classic Empire (#5) with Julien Leparoux go by the finish line the first time during the 142nd Running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on May 20, 2017.
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Todd Pletcher talking to media about Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming.
May 21, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland. — Todd Pletcher talking to media about Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming. May 21, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland.

Always Dreaming goes on van bound for New York.
Morning After Cloud Computing with Javier Castellano up wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) for Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence, and trainer Chad Brown.
May 21, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland. — Always Dreaming goes on van bound for New York. Morning After Cloud Computing with Javier Castellano up wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) for Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence, and trainer Chad Brown. May 21, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland.

Always Dreaming
Morning After Cloud Computing with Javier Castellano up wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) for Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence, and trainer Chad Brown.
May 21, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland. — Always Dreaming Morning After Cloud Computing with Javier Castellano up wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) for Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence, and trainer Chad Brown. May 21, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland.

Always Dreaming leaves on van for NY on May 21, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland.

Always Dreaming leaves on van for New York.
Morning After Cloud Computing with Javier Castellano up wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) for Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence, and trainer Chad Brown.
May 21, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland. — Always Dreaming leaves on van for New York. Morning After Cloud Computing with Javier Castellano up wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) for Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence, and trainer Chad Brown. May 21, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland.

Always Dreaming May 20, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland.

Always Dreaming prior to the 2017 Preakness Stakes
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Always Dreaming playing with the Jolly Ball at Pimlico on May 19, 2017.
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Always Dreaming playing with a big yawn at Pimlico on May 19, 2017.
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Always Dreaming
Preakness contenders at Pimlico.
May 18, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland. — Always Dreaming Preakness contenders at Pimlico. May 18, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland.
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Always Dreaming - Pimlico, May 18, 2017
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Always Dreaming goes out for his morning exercise with his exercise rider Nick Bush two days before the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course Thursday May 18, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Always Dreaming goes reflective after his morning exercise two days before the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course Thursday May 18, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Always Dreaming gets a bath after his morning exercise two days before the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course Thursday May 18, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Always Dreaming is prepped for his morning exercise with his exercise rider Nick Bush two days before the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course Thursday May 18, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. Photo by Skip Dickstein
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Always Dreaming gets some attention at 5:25 A.M. before he goes out for his morning exercise two days before the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course Thursday May 18, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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bath time for Always Dreaming
Preakness contenders at Pimlico.
May 18, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland. — bath time for Always Dreaming Preakness contenders at Pimlico. May 18, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland.
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Always Dreaming - Pimlico - May 17, 2017

Always Dreaming with Nick Bush.
Preakness contenders at Pimlico. — Always Dreaming with Nick Bush. Preakness contenders at Pimlico.
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Always Dreaming - Pimlico - May 15, 2017

Always Dreaming wins the 2017 Kentucky Derby (G1)

Always Dreaming gallops at Pimilco Race Course May 13

Always Dreaming - Pimlico - May 12, 2017

Above Perfection, dam of Always Dreaming, Peter Conway, Erin McCarthy, and Gerry Dilger at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 Dromoland in Lexington, Ky.

Above Perfection, dam of Always Dreaming, with Erin McCarthy at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 Dromoland in Lexington, Ky.

breeders Mike Ryan and Gerry Dilger (Santa Rosa) hug after seeing each other for the first time since Always Dreaming won the Kentucky Derby, pictured at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 Dromoland in Lexington, Ky.

Entrance to Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 Dromoland in Lexington, Ky.

breeders Mike Ryan and Gerry Dilger (Santa Rosa) at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 Dromoland in Lexington, Ky.

Gerry Dilger (Santa Rosa) at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 Dromoland in Lexington, Ky.

Caption: Above Perfection (right) in field with her buddies,( l-r) Inny River (facing camera), Take It Easy Please, and Sweet Profit (chestnut).
Above Perfection, dam of Always Dreaming, and breeders Mike Ryan and Gerry Dilger (Santa Rosa) at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 Dromoland in Lexington, Ky. — Caption: Above Perfection (right) in field with her buddies,( l-r) Inny River (facing camera), Take It Easy Please, and Sweet Profit (chestnut). Above Perfection, dam of Always Dreaming, and breeders Mike Ryan and Gerry Dilger (Santa Rosa) at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 Dromoland in Lexington, Ky.

Above Perfection, dam of Always Dreaming, and breeders Mike Ryan and Gerry Dilger (Santa Rosa) at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 Dromoland in Lexington, Ky.

With one of her field buddies, Sweet Profit (chestnut, foreground). Above Perfection, dam of Always Dreaming, and breeders Mike Ryan and Gerry Dilger (Santa Rosa) at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 Dromoland in Lexington, Ky.

Caption: Above Perfection (right, dam of Always Dreaming) in field with her buddies,( l-r) Inny River (facing camera), Take It Easy Please, and Sweet Profit (chestnut).
at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 — Caption: Above Perfection (right, dam of Always Dreaming) in field with her buddies,( l-r) Inny River (facing camera), Take It Easy Please, and Sweet Profit (chestnut). at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017

Above Perfection, dam of Always Dreaming, at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 Dromoland in Lexington, Ky.

l-r, Mike Ryan and Gerrry Dilger.
Above Perfection, dam of Always Dreaming, and breeders Mike Ryan and Gerry Dilger (Santa Rosa) at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. — l-r, Mike Ryan and Gerrry Dilger. Above Perfection, dam of Always Dreaming, and breeders Mike Ryan and Gerry Dilger (Santa Rosa) at Dromoland Farm near Lexington.

Erin McCarthy leads Above Perfection, dam of Always Dreaming, to her photo shoot at Dromoland Farm near Lexington. May 8, 2017 Dromoland in Lexington, Ky.

Always Dreaming Arrives at Pimlico on May 9, 2017

Always Dreaming wins the 2017 Kentucky Derby

Always Dreaming - Leaves for Pimlico, May 9, 2017

Limousine Liberal (9) and Masochistic (2) around the final turn in the Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 6th, 2017 at Churchill Downs.

Jockey John Velazquez pumps his fist as he wins the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby May 6, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky.

ABR Wired: Storybook Ending for Always Dreaming

Todd Pletcher and Always Dreaming, 2017 Kentucky Derby

Todd Pletcher on May 7, 2017, the day after winning the Kentucky Derby with Always Dreaming.

Todd Pletcher holding court on May 7, 2017 outside his barn at Churchill Downs.

Always Dreamings' exercise rider Nick Bush on May 7, 2017.

Anthony Bonomo at Churchill Downs on May 7, 2017.

Terry Finley gives Always Dreaming a kiss at Churchill Downs on May 7, 2017.

Always Dreaming with West Point Throughbreds Owner Terry Finley at Churchill Downs on May 7, 2017.

Always Dreaming on May 7, 2017, the morning after winning the 143rd Running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Always Dreaming waiting for owner Anthony Bonomo to unwrap a mint at Churchill Downs on May 7, 2017.

Terry & Debbie Finley give Always Dreaming a kiss on May 7, 2017.

Debbie Finley gives Always Dreaming a kiss on May 7, 2017.

Owner Anthony Bonomo feeds Always Dreaming a mint at Churchill Downs on May 7, 2017.

Steve Young, buyer of Always Dreaming at sales

Always Dreaming with John Velazquez wins the 143 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, in Louisville Kentucky

Vinny Viola, Anthony Bonomo, Gerry Dilger, connections ofAlways Dreaming
Gerry Dilger, on right, co-breeder of Always Dreaming. — Vinny Viola, Anthony Bonomo, Gerry Dilger, connections ofAlways Dreaming Gerry Dilger, on right, co-breeder of Always Dreaming.

Always Dreaming with John Velazquez wins the Kentucky Derby (G1)

Always Dreaming and John Velazquez before the start of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 6th, 2017 at Churchill Downs.

Always Dreaming (5) in the starting gate for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 6th, 2017 at Churchill Downs.

The start of the 143rd Running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 6, 2017

Always Dreaming and John Velazquez after winning the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 6th, 2017 at Churchill Downs.

Jockey John Velazquez sprays champagne over the celebrants after winning the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby May 6, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Always Dreaming with John Velazquez wins the. Kentucky Derby (G1)
Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downbs May 6, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. — Always Dreaming with John Velazquez wins the. Kentucky Derby (G1) Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downbs May 6, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
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Always Dreaming (inside) John Velazquez up, wins the 143rd Kentucky Derby.

Always Dreaming with John Velazquez in the post parade prior to winning the 143rd Running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 6, 2017.

John Velazquez celebrates aboard Always Dreaming after winning the 143rd Running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 6, 2017.

Always Dreaming and John Velazquez leading the field around the final turn in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 6th, 2017 at Churchill Downs.

Tom Durkin
Always Dreaming with John Velazquez wins the. Kentucky Derby (G1) — Tom Durkin Always Dreaming with John Velazquez wins the. Kentucky Derby (G1)
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Always Dreaming with John Velazquez win the 143rd Running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 6, 2017.

Always Dreaming with John Velazquez the first time by before going on to win the 143rd Running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 6, 2017.

Always Dreaming and John Velazquez leading the field down the stretch in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 6th, 2017 at Churchill Downs.

The field in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 6th, 2017 at Churchill Downs.

Always Dreaming (Yellow) John Velazquez up, wins the 143rd Kentucky Derby
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John Velazquez celebrates aboard Always Dreaming after crossing the finish line at Churchill Downs on May 6, 2017.

Todd Pletcher and Rick Pitino
Always Dreaming with John Velazquez wins the. Kentucky Derby (G1) — Todd Pletcher and Rick Pitino Always Dreaming with John Velazquez wins the. Kentucky Derby (G1)

Always Dreaming with John Velazquez wins the 2017 Kentucky Derby (G1)

State of Honor Leads Always Dreaming and the rest of the 143rd Kentucky Derby field into the first turn.

Always Dreaming, John Velazquez aborad, leads the field around the final turn in the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby.

Always Dreaming, John Velazquez aboard, leads the field from the gate on the start of the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby.
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Always Dreaming at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2017.
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Always Dreaming - Schooling - Churchill Downs - 05-03-17

Always Dreaming - Gallop - Churchill Downs - 05-03-17

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Always Dreaming - Gallop - Churchill Downs - 050217

Always Dreaming - Gallop - Churchill Downs - 05-01-17

Always Dreaming - Gallop - Churchill Downs - 04-30-17

Always Dreaming with John Velazquez
Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downbs April 28, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. — Always Dreaming with John Velazquez Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downbs April 28, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
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Always Dreaming
Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downbs April 28, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. — Always Dreaming Derby and Oaks contenders in the morning at Churchill Downbs April 28, 2017 Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
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(April 28, 2017) Jockey John Velazquez takes a strong hold of Florida Derby winner ALWAY'S DREAMING Friday morning, before his 5 furlong work at Churchill Downs
Time for the work was a bullet 59:60. — (April 28, 2017) Jockey John Velazquez takes a strong hold of Florida Derby winner ALWAY'S DREAMING Friday morning, before his 5 furlong work at Churchill Downs Time for the work was a bullet 59:60.
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Always Dreaming - Work - Churchill Downs - 04-28-17

Always Dreaming- Gallop, Churchill Downs - April 27, 2017

Always Dreaming - Gallop, Churchill Downs, April 26, 2017

Always Dreaming wins the 2017 Florida Derby
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John Velazquez wins the 2017 Florida Derby aboard Always Dreaming

A2017 Florida Derby Post Parade
Always Dreaming — A2017 Florida Derby Post Parade Always Dreaming

Always Dreaming wins an AlwOC at Gulfstream Park on March 4, 2017

News
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Nerud's Influence on the Breed Continues to Grow

By Steve Haskin
Tuesday, 5:34 PM

Here we are once again following yet another John Nerud coup. He is now responsible this year alone for Arrogate, Always Dreaming, Tapwrit, Gun Runner, Classic Empire, and after today, Lady Aurelia.

Post-Belmont Stakes News Update

By Claire Novak
June 11, 2017
Triple Crown

Claire Novak pays a visit to Belmont Stakes winner Tapwrit and checks in on the status of several other Belmont contenders including Irish War Cry, Patch, Gormley, Senior Investment, and Hollywood Handsome.

Belmont Analysis: End of a Long Odd Journey

By Steve Haskin
June 9, 2017
Triple Crown

Here we are at the end of the road--the often unpredictable Belmont Stakes, without the Kentucky Derby or Preakness winner, without the favorite Classic Empire, and with a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the head of the Japanese invader Epicharis.

Maclean's Music Meeting High Expectations

Maclean’s Music is a powerful miler-type who closely resembles his sire physically and biomechanically.

TOBA June Member of the Month

By Carly Silver
June 1, 2017
Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association

Recently, horseman Mike Ryan's dreams have come up classic: He co-bred May 6 Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (G1) winner Always Dreaming and bought May 20 Preakness (G1) victor Cloud Computing as a yearling.

The Remarkable Triple Crown Series of 2009

Only other year dominated by first-crop 3-year-olds since 1973

Always Dreaming Officially Ruled Out of Belmont Stakes

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
May 26, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Always Dreaming, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), will bypass the June 10 Belmont Stakes (G1) as expected and be freshened for a summer campaign, Terry Finley of West Point Thoroughbreds confirmed May 26.

ABR Wired: Farewell Triple Crown

May 24, 2017

Follow along with Terry Finley, a minority owner of Always Dreaming and the president and CEO of West Point Thoroughbreds, as he experiences the 2017 Preakness Stakes from the viewpoint of the Kentucky Derby winner.

Cloud Computing Leaves Pimlico, Others Thinking Belmont

By Jeremy Balan
May 21, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

With the glow of the sun pink on the horizon and most of the Pimlico Race Course stakes barn just beginning to rustle with activity, Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Cloud Computing departed from Baltimore to return to his Belmont Park home base May 21.

Cloud Computing Wears Down Classic Empire in Preakness

By Jeremy Balan
May 20, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Mid-Atlantic Region

Cloud Computing moved alongside Classic Empire in the final sixteenth of the Preakness Stakes (G1) and just got his head in front at the wire. Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Always Dreaming set the pace and finished eighth.

Preakness Scene Setter

By Claire Novak
May 20, 2017
Triple Crown

Claire Novak sets the scene for the 142nd Preakness Stakes. Current track condition is muddy, but no more rain is forecast.

Quiet Start to Preakness; Viola Visits Always Dreaming

By Ron Mitchell
May 20, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Mid-Atlantic Region

Preakness Day 142 got off to a quiet start on the backside of Pimlico Race Course the morning of May 20, with most of the horses that will be competing later in the day in the second leg of the Triple Crown remaining in their barns.

Always Dreaming, Classic Empire Class of Preakness

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
May 19, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Mid-Atlantic Region

Since Always Dreaming's Kentucky Derby triumph, there has been ample reason for both his camp and Classic Empire's to feel emboldened about the prospect of their horses throwing down something exceptional 14 days later.

In Excess Connected to Past Two Kentucky Derby Winners

By Carly Silver
May 19, 2017
Thoroughbred Breeding, Triple Crown, West Region

For the second year in a row, the late In Excess—a former juggernaut on the California stallion scene--has figured in the first three generations of a Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (G1) winner.

Preakness News Update for May 19

By Claire Novak
May 19, 2017
Triple Crown

Claire Novak updates the news of the day, including trackwork for Derby winner Always Dreaming and Classic Empire, and the scratch of Noble Bird from the Pimlico Special.

Unbridled Redux

That Always Dreaming came home on top in the Derby might not have surprised handicappers. However, the result underscored the importance of this rapidly emerging branch of a line which is often misidentified as that of Fappiano, sire of Unbridled.

Preakness Stakes Week 2017

May 19, 2017
Triple Crown

Images from the days leading up to the 142nd Preakness Stakes

Final Track Visit for Always Dreaming, Gunnevera Strong

By Ron Mitchell
May 19, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Mid-Atlantic Region

The half-moon was still high in the sky when Always Dreaming went to the track at Pimlico Race Course at 5:30 a.m. the morning of May 19, putting in his final exercise in preparation for the following day’s Preakness Stakes (G1).

Empire Maker, Distorted Humor Progeny Thrive at Pimlico

Bodemeister's first starters at Pimlico this weekend

Pletcher Continues to Do Lukas Proud

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
May 18, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Mid-Atlantic Region

Thanks in part to the lessons instilled by his former boss, trainer Todd Pletcher is nothing if not his own man now, with the enviable problem of constantly trying to kick his own bar of success to ever higher levels.

Preakness: No Awaking From This Dream

By Steve Haskin
May 18, 2017
Triple Crown

If you enjoyed the Kentucky Derby dream, no sense waking up now. You might as well keep dreaming until you are jolted back to reality, if and when that ever occurs.

Litfin at Large: Favored Always Dreaming Tough to Beat

By Dave Litfin
May 18, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Handicapping, Mid-Atlantic Region

They're running 15 stakes worth a combined $3.7 million at Pimlico Race Course May 19 and 20, but in terms of weather, what a difference a day will make.

Will Classic Empire Turn the Tables in the Preakness?

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico.

Preakness News Update for May 18

By Claire Novak
May 18, 2017
Triple Crown

Claire Novak updates the news of the day, including trackwork for Always Dreaming, Classic Empire, Multiplier, Conquest Mo Money, Lookin At Lee, and Hence.

Always Dreaming Ready to Roll, Multiplier Gallops

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
May 18, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Mid-Atlantic Region

Todd Pletcher is taking a cue from Always Dreaming in that he, like his high-energy charge, have about had it with the minutiae leading into the May 20 Preakness Stakes (G1) and are ready to just run the race.

Always Dreaming Draws Post 4 in Preakness

By Claire Novak
May 17, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Southwest Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Always Dreaming was assigned post 4 and installed as the 4-5 morning-line favorite May 17 at the post position draw for the May 20 Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course.

Fortnight Fortune: Preakness History Favors Derby Form

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
May 17, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Mid-Atlantic Region

While the short rest between the first two legs of the Triple Crown has been a popular lament over the years, the modern history of the Preakness Stakes reflects a trend that is actually most unkind to the oft-proclaimed "new shooters."

Always Dreaming Professional in Latest Gallop

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
May 17, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Mid-Atlantic Region

Always Dreaming turned in another strong 1 1/2-mile gallop over the Pimlico Race Course main track May 17 as he readies for his start in the May 20 Preakness Stakes (G1).,

Always Dreaming More Composed in Early Morning Gallop

By Jeremy Balan
May 16, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Mid-Atlantic Region

As activity picked up at the Pimlico Race Course stakes barn May 16, Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Always Dreaming went out earlier than normal for his daily exercise.

Always Dreaming Full of Energy in Pimlico Gallop

By Jeremy Balan
May 15, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Mid-Atlantic Region

After some calm, controlled training through his first week or so at Pimlico Race Course, Always Dreaming was back to his energetic, hard-to-handle self May 15 in Baltimore.

Always Dreaming Just an Old School Kinda Horse

By Steve Haskin
May 14, 2017

Todd Pletcher and old-school training have never exactly been synonymous. Pletcher is known for being a conservative trainer, preferring long periods of time between races.

Always Dreaming Gallops Within Himself at Pimlico

By Jeremy Balan
May 14, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Mid-Atlantic Region

Always Dreaming's gallop one time around the Pimlico main track May 14 was another spin within himself, unlike his unruly gallops at Churchill Downs, but exercise rider Nick Bush still felt his strength and eagerness to run.

Always Dreaming 'Just Perfect' in Pimlico Gallop

By BloodHorse Staff
May 13, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Mid-Atlantic Region

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Always Dreaming resumed his regular training schedule for the May 20 Preakness Stakes (G1), galloping 1 1/4 miles over the sloppy sealed track at Pimlico Race Course May 13.

Always Dreaming, Royal Mo Continue Training at Pimlico

By BloodHorse Staff
May 12, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Mid-Atlantic Region

A sloppy track forced trainer Todd Pletcher to cancel his plan to gallop Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Always Dreaming May 12 at Pimlico Race Course.

Always Dreaming's dam, Above Perfection

By Anne M. Eberhardt
May 12, 2017

Spending a day with Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Always Dreaming's dam, Above Perfection, at Dromoland Farm.

Always Dreaming Gallops Peacefully at Pimlico

By BloodHorse Staff
May 11, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky, Mid-Atlantic Region

Trainer Todd Pletcher gave a very positive review of Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Always Dreaming after the colt galloped once around Pimlico Race Course May 11, in preparation for the May 20 Preakness Stakes (G1).

World's Best Racehorse Rankings: Always Dreaming Sixth

By BloodHorse Staff
May 11, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, International, Industry Press Releases

After his impressive victory in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), Always Dreaming is the biggest mover in the third edition of the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings, drawing a rating of 122.

Always Dreaming's Journey on the Derby Dozen

By Steve Haskin
May 10, 2017
Triple Crown

As I have done the past several years, I thought it would be interesting to go back week by week and re-live the observations, race reports, workout reports, and any news regarding the eventual Kentucky Derby winner.

Always Dreaming Gets First Feel of Pimlico

By BloodHorse Staff
May 10, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Mid-Atlantic Region

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Always Dreaming got acquainted with the racing surface at Pimlico Race Course May 10 during a light jog in preparation for a scheduled start in the May 20 Preakness Stakes (G1).

What's Going On Here: Grassroots

By Evan Hammonds
May 10, 2017
Triple Crown

Derby week a perfect time to grow the sport

Always Dreaming Arrives at Pimlico Race Course

By BloodHorse Staff
May 9, 2017
Triple Crown, Kentucky, Mid-Atlantic Region

Always Dreaming, winner of the May 6 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), departed Churchill Downs at 6:40 a.m. May 9 for the short ride to Louisville International Airport and a flight that would take him to Baltimore.

Always Dreaming Tops NTRA 3-Year Old Poll

May 8, 2017
Triple Crown, Industry Press Releases

Always Dreaming is the new leader in the NTRA 3-Year Old Poll, Arrogate remains first in Top Thoroughbred Poll

Derby Winner is Young's Latest Success

By Ron Mitchell
May 8, 2017
Triple Crown, Thoroughbred Sales, Kentucky

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner is latest major stakes winner bought at auction by agent Steve Young.

ABR Wired: Storybook Ending for Always Dreaming

May 8, 2017

What's it like to own the horse that wins the Kentucky Derby? Follow along with Terry Finley, whose West Point Thoroughbreds is a minority owner of Always Dreaming, as he experiences the joy of a in the run for the roses at Churchill Downs.

Connections' Plan Comes Together With Always Dreaming

May 8, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Southeast Region, Kentucky, Mid-Atlantic Region

To "peak in the Derby" was a main part of the strategy Pletcher and owners Anthony Bonomo and Vinnie Viola laid out for Always Dreaming this winter.

Derby Recap: Johnny on the Pony

By Steve Haskin
May 7, 2017
Triple Crown

Steve shares stories about the connections of Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming.

Topped by Always Dreaming, Preakness Field Taking Shape

By BloodHorse Staff
May 7, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky, Mid-Atlantic Region

Impressive Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands winner (G1) Always Dreaming will head to historic Pimlico Race Course for the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, the 142nd Preakness Stakes (G1) May 20.

Always Dreaming in Good Order After Derby Triumph

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
May 7, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky

Trainer Todd Pletcher stated all was well with newly minted Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Always Dreaming the morning after the colt's stirring triumph in the first leg of the Triple Crown.

Post Kentucky Derby News Update

By Claire Novak
May 7, 2017
Triple Crown

Claire Novak updates us on Kentucky Derby runners Always Dreaming, Lookin At Lee, Battle of Midway, Classic Empire, and more.

2017 Kentucky Derby Race Sequence

May 7, 2017

Relive Always Dreaming's victory in the 2017 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I). See where your favorite horse was at several crucial points of the race with our interactive slideshow.

Connections

Trainer	Todd A. Pletcher
Jockey	John R. Velazquez
Owner	MeB Racing, Brooklyn Boyz, Teresa Viola, St Elias, Siena Farm and West Point
Breeder	Santa Rosa Partners

Pedigree

Always Dreaming View Five-Cross Pedigree	Bodemeister	Empire Maker
		Untouched Talent
	Above Perfection	In Excess (IRE)
		Something Perfect

Auction History

Sale / Hip	Type	Buyer	Consignor	Price
KEESEP2015 Hip 45	Yearling	Steven W. Young, agent	Dromoland Farm, agent	$350,000

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