Orb

Bay Colt
Born 2010
KY-Bred

Orb and jockey Joel Rosario wins the 2013 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Orb takes the 139th edition of the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) with jockey Joel Rosario in the irons and it gave trainer Shug McGaughey his first win in the classic May 4, 2013 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

Phipps family in front of stall 16 for Orb in the 2013 Kentucky Derby paddock. Ogden Phipps, Daisy Phipps; Stuart Janney III; Dinny Phipps
Photo by: Churchill Downs / Lesley Day — Phipps family in front of stall 16 for Orb in the 2013 Kentucky Derby paddock. Ogden Phipps, Daisy Phipps; Stuart Janney III; Dinny Phipps Photo by: Churchill Downs / Lesley Day

Kentucky Derby favorite Orb, smiling for the camera on Oaks morning...
© 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse — Kentucky Derby favorite Orb, smiling for the camera on Oaks morning... © 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse
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Kentucky Derby favorite Orb, grazing Friday morning...
© 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse — Kentucky Derby favorite Orb, grazing Friday morning... © 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse
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Orb, Kentucky Derby 2013 Churchill Downs; Louisville; KY photo by Mathea Kelley. 5/2/13;
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Caption: Orb walks to the track with his connections, Mr and Mrs. Shug McGaughey and son Chip (foreground) and Daisy Phipps (bluejeans)
works and scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 2, 2013, during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks week.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Orb walks to the track with his connections, Mr and Mrs. Shug McGaughey and son Chip (foreground) and Daisy Phipps (bluejeans) works and scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 2, 2013, during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks week. 1Works5_2_13 image843 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Orb goes tot he track
works and scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 2, 2013, during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks week.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Orb goes tot he track works and scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 2, 2013, during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks week. 1Works5_2_13 image866 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Orb saddle and saddle cloth all ready at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2013.
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Trainer Shug McGauhey puts the exercise saddle cloth on Orb in his stall at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2013.
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Orb in his stall with Exercise Rider Jen Patterson.
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Jen Patterson is all smiles aboard to derby favorite, Orb as they head to the track at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2013.
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Orb sticking his tongue out during his bath at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2013. Photo By: Chad B. Harmon
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Orb at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2013.
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Trainer Shug McGaughey speaks with Exercise Rider Jen Patterson at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2013.
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Orb, Kentucky Derby 2013
Churchill Downs, Louisville KY, photo by Mathea Kelley, 4/29/13 — Orb, Kentucky Derby 2013 Churchill Downs, Louisville KY, photo by Mathea Kelley, 4/29/13
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Caption: Orb
works and scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on April 27, 2013, during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks week.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Orb works and scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on April 27, 2013, during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks week. 1Works4_27_13 image123 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Orb outside his barn
works and scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on April 26, 2013, during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks week.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Orb outside his barn works and scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on April 26, 2013, during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks week. 1Works4_26_13 image957 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Orb with Joel Rosario wins the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 4, 2013,
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Orb with Joel Rosario wins the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 4, 2013, Derby2 image200 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Orb with Joel Rosario wins the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on May 4, 2013.
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Orb, Joel Rosario up, winning the Kentucky Derby
© 2013 Adele Bellinger/The Blood-Horse — Orb, Joel Rosario up, winning the Kentucky Derby © 2013 Adele Bellinger/The Blood-Horse
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Orb on his way to the paddock
© 2013 Adele Bellinger/The Blood-Horse — Orb on his way to the paddock © 2013 Adele Bellinger/The Blood-Horse
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Orb takes the 139th edition of the Kentucky Derby with jockey Joel Rosario in the irons and it gave trainer Shug McGaughey his first win in the classic May 4, 2013 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Orb is lead to the winner's circle by his trainer Shug McGaughey after winning 139th edition of the Kentucky Derby with jockey Joel Rosario in the irons and it gave trainer Shug McGaughey his first win in the classic May 4, 2013 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Trainer Shug McGaughey holds the winner's trophy after Orb won the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby May 4, 2013 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. He is flanked by co-owners Ogden Mills "Dinny" Phipps, second from left and Stuart Janney, right and jockey Joel Rosario on the left.
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Trainer Shug McGaughey leading eventual Kentucky Derby winner Orb to the paddock.
2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse — Trainer Shug McGaughey leading eventual Kentucky Derby winner Orb to the paddock. 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse
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Orb, Joel Rosario up, in the Kentucky Derby post-parade...
© 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse — Orb, Joel Rosario up, in the Kentucky Derby post-parade... © 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse
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Orb, Joel Rosario up, wins the 139th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs...
© 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse — Orb, Joel Rosario up, wins the 139th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs... © 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse
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The Kentucky Derby winner Orb making his move coming down the stretch. Photo by Rick Schmitt
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Orb the winner of The 139th Kentucky Derby being loaded into the starting gate. Photo by Rick Schmitt
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Kentukcy Derby Winner Orb being brought over from the barn before the race. Photo By Rick Schmitt
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The Kentucky Derby field coming to the top of the stretch. Photo by Rick Schmitt
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The Kentucky Derby field coming into the final turn. Photo by Rick Schmitt
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Orb, Joel Rosario up, wins the Kentucky Derby 2013 Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY photo by Mathea Kelley Final Turn
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Orb, Joel Rosario up, wins the Kentucky Derby 2013 Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY photo by Mathea Kelley
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Orb in the final stretch of the Kentucky Derby.
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Orb and Shug McGaughey walk towards the Churchill Downs winner's circle.
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Orb passes the Kentucky Derby leaders in the final stretch.
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Orb and Joel Rosario are escorted back to the front of the grandstand following their Kentucky Derby win.
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Joel Rosario and Orb wins the 139th Kentucky Derby.
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Joel Rosario and Orb approach the finish line with their connections cheering in the background.
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Joel Rosario and Orb move towards the winner's circle following their victory in the 139th Kentucky Derby.
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Orb wins the 139th Kentucky Derby.
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Orb with Shug McGaughey, left.
Orb with Joel Rosario wins the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 4, 2013,
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Orb with Shug McGaughey, left. Orb with Joel Rosario wins the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 4, 2013, Derby2 image343 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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l-r, Ogden Mills (Dinny) Phipps, Stuart Janney, Kevin Flanery, Gov. Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear
Orb with Joel Rosario wins the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 4, 2013,
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — l-r, Ogden Mills (Dinny) Phipps, Stuart Janney, Kevin Flanery, Gov. Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear Orb with Joel Rosario wins the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 4, 2013, Derby2 image438 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Stuart Janney pats Orb as Robbie Medina holds the horse.
Orb with Joel Rosario wins the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 4, 2013,
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Stuart Janney pats Orb as Robbie Medina holds the horse. Orb with Joel Rosario wins the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 4, 2013, Derby2 image390 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Orb ships from Belmont Park to Pimlico Race Course on May 13 for the 2013 Preakness Stakes.
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Orb works out at Belmont Park on May 13, 2013 in preperation for the Preakness Stakes.
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Caption: After his bath Orb in his Maserati blanket walks the shedrow. Phipps and Janney silks on blanket as well.
Preakness week 2013 with Preakness horses and other going to the track at Pimlico on May 17, 2013, in Baltimore, Md.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: After his bath Orb in his Maserati blanket walks the shedrow. Phipps and Janney silks on blanket as well. Preakness week 2013 with Preakness horses and other going to the track at Pimlico on May 17, 2013, in Baltimore, Md. PREAKNESS Fri2 image450 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt

Orb in the paddock with Rosario foreground
Preakness week 2013 with Preakness horses and other going to the track at Pimlico on May 18, 2013, in Baltimore, Md.
PREAKNESS R12 Preakness 2 — Orb in the paddock with Rosario foreground Preakness week 2013 with Preakness horses and other going to the track at Pimlico on May 18, 2013, in Baltimore, Md. PREAKNESS R12 Preakness 2
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Kentucky Derby winner Orb, finishing up his Thursday morning work, at Belmont...
© 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse — Kentucky Derby winner Orb, finishing up his Thursday morning work, at Belmont... © 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse
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Kentucky Derby winner Orb, at Belmont Thursday morning...
© 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse — Kentucky Derby winner Orb, at Belmont Thursday morning... © 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse
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Kentucky Derby winner Orb (outside) works with stablemate Hymn Book Sunday morning at Belmont....© 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse
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Kentucky Derby winner Orb, stretches his legs Saturday morning at Belmont Park...
© 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse — Kentucky Derby winner Orb, stretches his legs Saturday morning at Belmont Park... © 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse
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Palice Malice (#12) with Mike Smith up, Oxbow (#7) with Gary Stevens up, Orb (#5) with Joel Rosario up, and Incognito with Irad Ortiz Jr. up.
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Caption: Orb with Shug McGaughey, left.
Orb with Joel Rosario wins the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 4, 2013,
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Orb with Shug McGaughey, left. Orb with Joel Rosario wins the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on May 4, 2013, Derby2 image343 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Orb works at Fair Hill Training Center on 09/23/2013.
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Orb works on 8/19/2013.
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Orb - Belmont Park, June 6, 2013.
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Orb - Belmont Park, June 5, 2013.
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Orb works at Belmont Park 6/2/2013.
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Orb - Belmont Park, June 1, 2013.
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Orb - Pimlico May 18, 2013
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Orb - Pimlico May 17, 2013
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Orb shows off his Maserati Blanket.
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Orb - Pimlico May 16, 2013
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Orb arrives at Pimlico for the Preakness Stakes.

Orb wins the 2013 Kentucky Derby.
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Orb arrives at Belmont Park following the Kentucky Derby 5/5/2013.

Orb grazes at Churchill Downs May 3, 2013
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Orb - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
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Orb and Trainer Shug McGaughey at Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
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Orb - Churchill Downs, April 29, 2013.
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Orb works alongside Overwhelming at Churchill Downs April 29, 2013.

Orb works at Churchill Downs with Overwhelming on the inside.

Orb works at Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby.
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Orb - Churchill Downs, April 26, 2013.
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Orb after his workout at Churchill Downs

Orb wins the 2013 Florida Derby.
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Orb wins the 2013 Fountain of Youth.
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Orb Allowance Win January 26, 2013.
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2013 Kentucky Derby winner Orb
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Orb Combines Quality and Value

First-crop yearlings by Claiborne Farm's son of Malibu Moon are attractive with "great walks," say breeders and consignors.

Top Pinhook Prospects at Keeneland September

By Ron Mitchell
September 7, 2016
Thoroughbred Sales, Kentucky

Three colts sired by Pioneerof the Nile are among the top 10 pinhook prospects for the marathon Keeneland September yearling sale based on their respective purchase prices when they initially went through the sales ring as weanlings.

Here Come the Freshmen - Part 2

In our first installment we focused on the new stallions with a half-dozen or more yearlings in the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July sale. Here we will look at 11 other stallions—those that had 50 or more foals in their first crop.

Fasig-Tipton Winter Mixed Sale Posts Declines

The Fasig-Tipton winter mixed sale concluded Feb. 9 with across-the-board declines as buyers continued to be selective and competitive on the upper echelon horses and little demand for lesser quality offerings.

Claiborne Adds Lea, Announces 2016 Fees

By Evan Hammonds
October 12, 2015
Thoroughbred Breeding, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Claiborne Farm and Adele Dilschneider's Lea, a grade I winner and earner of $2,182,398, will be retired following the upcoming Breeders' Cup World Championships and be retired to Claiborne Farm for the 2016 breeding season.

Claiborne Keeps Most '15 Stud Fees Unchanged

The Paris, Ky., farm's top sire War Front will remain at $150,000 for the 2015 breeding season.

Road to the Kentucky Derby Schedule Announced

By Blood-Horse Staff
August 27, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky Oaks, Kentucky

The series of 35 select races--19 "Prep Season" races and 16 "Championship Series" events--is used to determine which horses qualify to the 141st running of the $2 million Kentucky Derby (gr. I).

Oxbow Item to be Auctioned for Charity

By Blood-Horse Staff
May 9, 2014
Triple Crown, Horse Health, Kentucky, Mid-Atlantic Region

A shadow box including a shoe worn by 2013 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Oxbow will be offered next week on eBay and proceeds will benefit Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation.

Kentucky Derby: Joel Rosario, General a Rod

By Lenny Shulman
April 30, 2014
Triple Crown

Lenny Shulman catches up with defending Kentucky Derby winning jockey Joel Rosario. Joel explains what his win aboard Orb means today, shares thoughts on the strengths of General a Rod, and his Kentucky Oaks mount Rosalind. watch video

Kentucky Derby: Joel Rosario and General a Rod

April 30, 2014

Kentucky Derby Stars Come Out at Keeneland

By Frank Angst
April 19, 2014
Triple Crown

Racing Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas promised "more stories than Mother Goose," and the four-time Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner--and a panel of five other Derby winners--delivered on that promise. read blog

Special Events Scheduled for Keeneland Meet

By Blood-Horse Staff
March 31, 2014
Kentucky

Keeneland Race Course has scheduled a long list of special events that will be offered during the 15-day spring meet at the Lexington track from April 4-25.

Rosario to Receive Bill Hartack Award

March 25, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky

Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Joel Rosario has been named recipient of the 6th annual Bill Hartack Award, the Bill Hartack Charitable Foundation announced March 25.

Will Take Charge Frontrunner for Eclipse

By Steve Haskin
January 14, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing

In a year when the 3-year-old male leaderboard kept changing by the month, it should come as no surprise that a horse like Will Take Charge, who excelled from August to November, be the frontrunner for the Eclipse Award.

Wise Dan Again Finalist for Top Eclipse Award

By Blood-Horse Staff
January 8, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding

Led by Horse of the Year candidates Mucho Macho Man, Will Take Charge, and 2012 Horse of the Year Wise Dan, the finalists for the 2013 Eclipse Awards were announced Jan. 8.

Mr Speaker Hopes to Follow in Orb's Footsteps

PORTER ON PEDIGREES
If Mr Speaker is to follow in Orb's footsteps, he will have to make the switch from turf to dirt at some point, and according to his trainer that switch may come as soon as his next start.

Moment of the Year Voting Now Open

By Blood-Horse Staff
December 13, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing

Online voting is now open at the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) website for the 15th annual "Moment of the Year."

Novak at the Track: Road to Derby Retrospect

By Claire Novak
December 13, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing

Catching up with the winners of last year's Kentucky Derby prep races -- including returns for Vyjack, Itsmyluckyday, Super Ninety Nine, and more. read blog

Slideshow: New Sires of 2014

December 12, 2013
Thoroughbred Breeding

A visual look at some of the new sires for 2014, arranged in in alphabetical order. View Slideshow

What was the Top Race of 2013?

December 6, 2013

As we approach the end of the year, BloodHorse.com wants to hear from you about the top races of 2013 in North America. We'll feature the top five selected by our readers in our special Year in Review combined issue.

What Makes Us Thankful

By Claire Novak
November 27, 2013

Claire Novak asks, 'What are you thankful for in horse racing this season?' read blog

Hangin' With Haskin: Why Was Orb Retired?

By Steve Haskin
November 9, 2013

The fact that Orb was retired now with a potentially successful 4-year-old campaign ahead of him, and with the Cigar Mile on his agenda just a short while ago, is puzzling enough. read blog

Orb Retired, to Stand at Claiborne in 2014

Orb, winner of this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), has been retired and will stand at Claiborne Farm in 2014.

Breeders' Cup: Shug on Point of Entry

By Claire Novak
October 30, 2013
Breeders' Cup

Hall of Fame trainer gives an update on his Breeders' Cup contenders and Kentucky Derby winner Orb. Shug also discusses Point of Entry and Hymnbook. watch video

Breeders' Cup: Shug McGaughey on Point of Entry

October 30, 2013

Hall of Fame trainer gives an update on his Breeders' Cup contenders and Kentucky Derby winner Orb. Shug also discusses Point of Entry and Hymnbook.

Janney to Receive Touch of Class Award

By Blood-Horse Staff
October 16, 2013
Northeast Region

The Maryland Horse Industry Board, a program within the Maryland Department of Agriculture, will present its October Touch of Class Award to Stuart S. Janney III.

Orb Back on Worktab With Cigar Mile as Target

Working toward a possible start in the Cigar Mile Handicap (gr. I), Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Orb breezed a half-mile in :49.77 on the main track at Belmont Park Oct. 13.

McGaughey Honored by TCA

By Evan Hammonds
September 29, 2013
Kentucky

The Thoroughbred Club honored Hall of Fame and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) trainer Shug McGaughey Sept. 29 at Keeneland during the club's 82nd annual testimonial dinner.

Orb Camp Seeking Answer for Gold Cup Flop

By Blood-Horse Staff
September 29, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Orb appears to be well in spite of his last-place finish in the Jockey Club Gold Cup Invitational (gr. I), an assistant to trainer Shug McGaughey reported.

Jockey Club Gold Cup and The Awesome Again

September 27, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing, Handicapping

TimeformUS Weekend Plays: The Jockey Club Gold Cup and The Awesome Again read blog

That Handicapping Show - Jockey Club Gold Cup

September 26, 2013
Handicapping

Tom LaMarra and Frank Angst handicap the loaded field of the Jockey Club Gold Cup. Will Flat Out win for a third time? watch video

That Handicapping Show - Jockey Club Gold Cup

September 26, 2013

Tom LaMarra and Frank Angst handicap the loaded field of the Jockey Club Gold Cup. Will Flat Out win for a third time?

Flat Out Tries For Three-Peat in Gold Cup

Seven-year-old faces Cross Traffic and star 3-year-olds Orb and Palace Malice in $1 million event at 1 1/4 miles Sept. 28 at Belmont Park.

Rosario Readies for Return to Riding

By Claire Novak
September 24, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Jockey Joel Rosario is expected to resume riding around the weekend of Oct. 12-13 at Belmont Park, agent Ron Anderson said Sept. 24.

Orb Breezes Five Furlongs at Fair Hill

By Frank Angst
September 23, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Orb registered a second straight five-furlong breeze in 1:01 Monday, Sept. 23 at Fair Hill Training Center in Elkton, Md.

Rosario On Track for Early October Comeback

Jockey Joel Rosario continues to recover from the foot injury that caused him to miss major mounts over the Aug. 24 weekend, and is on course for a comeback around the first week in October, agent Ron Anderson said Sept. 4.

Lukas Mulls Gold Cup for Will Take Charge

By Blood-Horse Staff
August 25, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Trainer D. Wayne Lukas is keeping the logical options open for Travers (gr. I) winner Will Take Charge, who could next go in the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) or the Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II).

Will Take Charge Nails Moreno in Travers

By Claire Novak
August 24, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Willis Horton's Will Take Charge finally got the big one, and did so at the expense of the country's top 3-year-olds in the $1 million Travers Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 24 at Saratoga Race Course.

Rosario Out Six Weeks with Fractured Foot

Jockey Joel Rosario fractured a bone in his left foot and will be sidelined for six weeks. He will be replaced by Jose Lezcano on Orb in the Travers Stakes; a rider is still needed for Game On Dude in the Pacific Classic.

Vic Zast's Saratoga Diary: Cajuns & Mohicans

By Vic Zast
August 24, 2013

Tempo rising at Spa Course for Travers Stakes. read blog

Verrazano Favored in Deep Travers Field

By Claire Novak
August 23, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

They've risen to the top of the 3-year-old division with definitive performances in some of the nation's biggest races. Now, North America's best sophomores--Orb, Verrazano, and Palice Malice--face off Aug. 24 at Saratoga.

Brisnet.com's Ultimate Case for Orb

August 23, 2013

Why Orb will win the Travers Stakes read blog

Orb Sharp in Half-Mile Travers Drill

Orb, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), turned in a sharp half-mile work in a bullet :47.68 Aug. 19 in preparation for the Aug. 24 Travers Stakes (gr. I), the fastest of 28 works at the distance.

In Fine Fettle, Orb Arrives at Saratoga

By Blood-Horse Staff
August 11, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Orb arrived at Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey's barn at Saratoga Race Course mid-afternoon on Aug. 11. He is preparing for a run in the Travers Stakes (gr. I).

Orb Grazes at Saratoga - 8/10/2013

August 11, 2013

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr.I) winner Orb grazes at Saratoga Aug. 10 shortly after arriving from Fair Hill. The Malibu Moon colt is prepping for a start in the Aug. 24 Travers (gr.I) for Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey.

Palace Malice, Verrazano Breeze for Travers

Todd Pletcher, who could saddle the top two choices in the Travers Stakes, sent star 3-year-olds Palace Maliceand Verrazano out for easy half-mile breezes in :49,02 and :49.05, respectively, Aug. 11.

Orb Breezes 'Great,' Set to Ship for Travers

By Blood-Horse Staff
August 10, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey issued an upbeat bulletin Aug. 10 after Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Orb breezed five furlongs in :59 1/5 at the Fair Hill Training Center in Maryland.

Orb to Arrive at Saratoga Aug. 11

By Blood-Horse Staff
August 7, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Orb is scheduled to arrive at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 11 to finish his preparations for the Aug. 24 Travers Stakes (gr. I).

McGaughey Named TCA's Honored Guest

By Blood-Horse Staff
August 7, 2013
Kentucky

Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey has been named the honored guest at the 82nd Thoroughbred Club of America testimonial dinner. The event will be held in Lexington at Keeneland Sept. 29.

Orb Extends Fair Hill Stay, Preps for Travers

By Claire Novak
August 5, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Though Hall of Fame horseman Shug McGaughey originally planned to bring Phipps Stable and Stuart Janney III's Malibu Moon colt to the upstate New York racetrack Aug. 7, he could remain in Maryland until next week.

Connections

Trainer	Claude R. McGaughey III
Jockey	Javier Castellano
Owner	Janney, III, Stuart S. and Phipps Stable
Breeder	Stuart S. Janney, III LLC & Phipps Stable

Pedigree

Orb View Five-Cross Pedigree	Malibu Moon	A.P. Indy
		Macoumba
	Lady Liberty	Unbridled
		Mesabi Maiden

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