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June 2011 - Posts

More Than Ready for a Grade I

Buster's Ready is first North American grade I winner for perennial Australian sensation More Than Ready.... More...

Written by Alan Porter | Jun 28, 2011 | 3 Comments

Maria's Awesome Family

Awesome Maria is latest grade I winner to extend from top producer Pretty Discreet.... More...

Written by Alan Porter | Jun 24, 2011 | 1 Comment

Coronation for Immortal Verse

After being withdrawn from the English 1,000 Guineas after misbehaving in the stalls, Pivotal filly gets her group I at Ascot.... More...

Written by Alan Porter | Jun 22, 2011 | 5 Comments

Big Week for Best In Show Family Stallions

Sires descending from tap-root mare made their impression on several international stakes.... More...

Written by Alan Porter | Jun 22, 2011 | 1 Comment

Banimpire Proves a Throwback

Holy Roman Emperor filly wins two group races in five days.... More...

Written by Alan Porter | Jun 21, 2011 | 3 Comments

Think Again

Godolphin's Rewilding hands So You Think first European defeat in Prince of Wales's.... More...

Written by Alan Porter | Jun 20, 2011 | 2 Comments

Canford Cliffs Wins Clash of Milers

Colt denies Goldikova in Queen Anne (gr. I) for third consecutive opening day Royal Ascot win.... More...

Written by Alan Porter | Jun 17, 2011 | 6 Comments

BC Juvenile Sprint a Potential Stallion-Maker

Internationally, top 2-year-old sprints have been consistent identifiers of stallion prospects.... More...

Written by Ian Tapp | Jun 16, 2011 | 16 Comments

Roman Ruler Ices Belmont Stakes

Ruler On Ice is newest grade I winner with Mr. Prospector/Alydar combination.... More...

Written by Alan Porter | Jun 15, 2011 | 1 Comment

Classic Longshots Boost Young Sires

Winners at 10-1 or longer swept Triple Crown for first time in history.... More...

Written by Ian Tapp | Jun 13, 2011 | 8 Comments

Northern Dancer and the Epsom Derby

Darley's John Donnelly provides stats to quantify the great stallion's influence.... More...

Written by Byron Rogers | Jun 10, 2011 | 11 Comments

Belmont Stakes TrueNicks Available

The top seven Kentucky Derby finishers return for the 12-furlong Belmont.... More...

Written by Ian Tapp | Jun 08, 2011 | 17 Comments

Blue Gum Farm Joins TrueNicks

Five-stallion roster includes international star Elvstroem.... More...

Written by Alan Porter | Jun 07, 2011 | 1 Comment

Classic Contrasts

Oaks winner bred like a sprinter/miler, but the Derby winner bred to run all day.... More...

Written by Alan Porter | Jun 06, 2011 | 0 Comments

Epsom Derby TrueNicks Available

The Queen's Street Cry colt Carlton House is the 6/4 favorite in the Derby.... More...

Written by Ian Tapp | Jun 03, 2011 | 1 Comment

Tiznow Getting Sprinters and Milers in 2011

Tizway wins Met Mile in 1:32.90 one month after Morning Line's Carter in 1:21.46.... More...

Written by Alan Porter | Jun 01, 2011 | 5 Comments