The Five-Cross Files : At the Track

Hard-Knocking Eagle Time Serves Double Duty

sgillies — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:20:00 GMT

Eagle Time has an interesting story. From the Alleged/Hoist the Flag sire line, this 12-year-old stallion ran from 2 to 7, served a few years at stud, and is now back at the track because running is what he most loves in all the world....(read more)

Is This a Broodmare? -- Stakes-Winning Stroll Filly Runs for a Tag

sgillies — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Great female family? Check. Up-and-coming sire? Check. Multiple winner? Black type? Available for cheap? Check, check, and check....(read more)

How About a Calvin Crown?

sgillies — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:20:00 GMT

If everything works out just right, Calvin Borel could create his own jockey version of the Triple Crown....(read more)

Can Mine That Bird Take the Preakness?

sgillies — Tue, 05 May 2009 12:18:00 GMT

We're 11 days away from Step Two in the 2009 Triple Crown. Without even knowing who the contestants will be, I'm calling Mine That Bird's shots in this year's Preakness Stakes....(read more)

Kentucky Derby 2009 -- Early Pedigree Picks

sgillies — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:32:00 GMT

Derby Day is two months off and the field is starting to emerge. Here are a few of the sophomores that have impressed me....(read more)

Racing Syndicate Mastermind Takes Your Questions

sgillies — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:43:00 GMT

Here's your opportunity to ask questions about racing partnerships, racehorse syndication, and the state of the Thoroughbred industry in 2009. Dogwood Stables' Cot Campbell sits down for an interview with Talkin' Horses....(read more)

Thoroughbred Pedigree in the News -- BRASS HAT

sgillies — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:12:00 GMT

Brass Hat attempts a comeback. The 8-year-old son of Prized has been compared to the legendary John Henry -- both are grade I winning geldings who put in long careers, after all. But the two share more than that, and we look back to the damsire of two Triple Crown winners to find the connection....(read more)

Five-Cross Mare Back at the Track

sgillies — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:05:00 GMT

Surgeglobal -- a mare from a hard-knocking family -- hits the track today after a two-year hiatus from racing....(read more)