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  • March 24, 2018 - Northeast/Mid-Atlantic: Three to Get Ready

    Boniface clan’s new stallions move Bonita Farm forward by Evan Hammonds MARYLANDERS OFTEN BOAST that the first Thoroughbred horse race contested in America took place in Maryland in 1721. The Boniface family might not have had a runner going that far back, but they have been the “first family” of the state heading into their second century. ...
    Posted to The Blood-Horse Regionals (FileGallery) by emorgan on 04-05-2018

  • International Intrigue - By Evan Hammonds

    The email arrived Saturday evening, just as it does every Saturday this time of year. The missive from Darren Rogers, senior director, communications and media services for Churchill Downs, is a detailed listing of the points leaders for the upcoming Kentucky Derby—this year presented by Woodford Reserve (G1). Sitting at the top this ...
    Posted to What's Going On Here (Weblog) by Blood-Horse Staff on 04-04-2018

  • Derby Dozen - April 3, 2018 - Presented by Shadwell Farm

    1 Bolt d’Oro Mick Ruis Medaglia d'Oro—Globe Trot, by A.P. Indy Once again, you couldn’t fault his workout, as he did everything smoothly and professionally, sitting two lengths off his workmate and cruising by him late under no urging. He won’t get a chance for a rematch with McKinzie, but will now have to contend with the much-hyped ...
    Posted to Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen (Weblog) by Blood-Horse Staff on 04-03-2018

  • March 24, 2018 - Southwest: Aiming High

    Breeder/owner Larry Hirsch opens Highlander Training Center By Denis Blake OVER THE PAST 15 YEARS few partnerships in the Southwest have enjoyed as much success as that of Texans Larry Hirsch and Wayne Sanders. The two have teamed up on more than 300 winners with earnings in excess of $10 million during that time. Much of their success has been ...
    Posted to The Blood-Horse Regionals (FileGallery) by Blood-Horse Staff on 04-03-2018

  • International Runners Could Shape Derby Points Bubble

    Because a pair of international races could generate several Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) starters, this weekend's points races will be the most important weekend in determining where this year's Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifying points bubble will fall. As many as three horses based outside of North America could secure ...
    Posted to Keeping Pace (Weblog) by Frank Angst on 03-30-2018

  • Will Audible Win Again in the Florida Derby?

    We've seen some impressive performances so far on the road to the 2018 Kentucky Derby. The showdown between McKinzie and Bolt d'Oro in the San Felipe comes quickly to mind, along with Justify's romping victories at Santa Anita and the clear-cut victory by Good Magic in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile. But arguably no single moment on the Derby ...
    Posted to Unlocking Winners (Weblog) by -Keelerman on 03-29-2018

  • Canonero vs. Riva Ridge: Battle of Ky. Derby Winners

    It looks as though producer/director Salomon Gill is about to get the green light to begin putting his long-awaited movie on Canonero II in motion. Gill already has the script written and finalized and has some big-time talent in cinematography interested in putting this incredible story on the big screen. I have told the story on several ...
    Posted to Hangin' With Haskin (Weblog) by Blood-Horse Staff on 03-29-2018

  • March 17, 2018 - Growth Rate in Foals

    Growth Rate in Foals by Heather Smith Thomas FOALS GROW FASTEST during the first months of life. Genetics, feed, and environment all play roles in growth and skeletal development. Brian Nielsen, PhD (Professor of exercise physiology and nutrition at Michigan State University) says many horse breeders tend to breed for big horses because big ...
    Posted to Health Zone (FileGallery) by emorgan on 03-28-2018

  • A Talk in the Park - By Lenny Shulman

    It is a truism that New Yorkers don’t go to the top of the Empire State Building; residents of Washington, D.C., don’t visit the White House; and Philadelphians rarely check out the Liberty Bell. Amanda Duckworth’s article on the 40th anniversary of the Kentucky Horse Park documents that the KHP is seeking to increase visits from citizens of the ...
    Posted to What's Going On Here (Weblog) by Blood-Horse Staff on 03-28-2018

  • Derby Dozen - March 27, 2018 - Presented by Shadwell Farm

    1 Bolt d’Oro Mick Ruis Medaglia d'Oro—Globe Trot, by A.P. Indy Ruis nominated him to the Blue Grass Stakes just as another option. But one would think he will stay home and run at his favorite track and avoid all that travel. He got exactly what he needed in the San Felipe, which takes the pressure off for the Santa Anita Derby. He ...
    Posted to Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen (Weblog) by Blood-Horse Staff on 03-27-2018
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