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Maiden Watch

Kendini Can Do

Recapping Kendini's (Dunkirk) win, and two entries for Thursday, Stars Over the Sea (Sea The Stars) and Shock Hazard (Dunkirk). Plus, catching up on new workers....

TrueNicks

Royal Ascot Day 2: A Case for Inbreeding

Prince of Wales's (Eng-I) winner Al Kazeem has Shirley Heights 4x3; Sandringham Handicap winner Annecdote has Miswaki 3x5....

What's Going On Here

Site Might - by Evan Hammonds

There's no place like Santa Anita....

Hangin' With Haskin

Haskin Series Part 1: Rachel Rocks the Spa

Through the remainder of the year, I am going to recount some of my most memorable experiences/moments in racing over the past 40 years. We begin with Rachel Alexandra's victory in the 2009 Woodward Stakes to kick off Saratoga's 150th anniversary....

MarketWatch Blog

The Long Run

Not impressed by recent Belmont Stakes (gr. I) efforts? ...

Around The Globe

Remembering Sir Henry Cecil

Sir Henry Cecil, one of the most prominent international horse trainers over the last four decades, left behind a stellar legacy when he died June 11 at age 70....

Beyond the Blinkers

Equine Artist Martinez Reflects on Rich Career

Happy almost Belmont weekend! While the following story of Nick Martinez isn't directly OTTB-related, this jockey-turned equine artist does donate a portion of the proceeds from his work to retired racehorse efforts. I hope you enjoy this story of Martinez...

Stories from Cot Campbell

John M.S. Finney

No one had a more impish, rapier-like wit that fueled an endless supply of deliciously spicy anecdotes than the renowned president of Fasig-Tipton....

Novak at the Track

Mr. Besilu Nears Debut

They say patience is a virtue, and in the case of the sales topper now named Mr. Besilu, time will soon tell if the adage rings true....

Blood-Horse en Español

Favorita Marketing Mix Gano Electrizante Edicion del Gamely

Haciendo su primera presentación del 2013, Marketing Mix le brindó al jinete Miembro del Salón de la Fama Gary Stevens su primera victoria en Betfair Hollywood Park en casi ocho años, con una emocionante victoria en el $250,500 Gamely Stakes el Lunes...

New Products and Services

E.I. Medical Imaging Celebrates 29 Years of Innovation in Portable Veterinary Ultrasound.

E.I. Medical Imaging (EIMI) celebrates 2013 with great satisfaction as it enters their 29th year as a worldwide leader in durable portable ultrasound used by veterinarians and others....

The Keeneland Files

Ramsey Savors Every Winner's Circle Trip

While Ken Ramsey has reached racing's heights, the Thoroughbred owner says he will never abandon claiming races....

Adam's Turf

Arson Squad Storms the Keeneland Paddock

Saturday April 20, 2013 Arson Squad visited Keeneland with Michael Blowen to help raise awareness of Old Friends Retirement facility and educate fans on the importance of Thoroughbred aftercare....

Inside BloodHorse.com

Enhanced National Stakes Conditions Book Coming

For at least 18 years The Blood-Horse has been providing the industry with its most comprehensive schedule of stakes races in the National Stakes Conditions Book quarterly supplement. We've faced challenges for a couple of years now in compiling the NSCB...

The Racing Hub

U.S. Racing Needs International Help

Marketing executive Fred Pope calls on owners to play a larger role in the growth of Thoroughbred racing internationally....

At Large

Where Horses of Year Broke Their Maidens

Here's a look at where Horses of the Year earned their first victories....

Through the Lens

Mares in Japan Part 3: American Royalty, with Kate Hunter

Journalist Kate Hunter continues her visit with mares in Japan....

Alex Waldrop Straight Up

Internet Poker May be Back on Congress' Lame Duck Agenda

In the lame duck session following the 2010 elections, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) proposed a draft I-gaming bill to be included within other legislation....

Hammer Time

An Investor's Perspective on Shanghai Bobby and the Juvenile

Michael Tabor talked about what it is like to be an investor in Shanghai Bobby....

Talkin' Horses

Breeders' Cup Winning Trainer Charlie Lopresti

Trainer Charlie Lopresti answered questions about Wise Dan and more. Listen to the archive now....

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