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Now that we know Devil May Care is definitely going to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), and the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) field has been drawn, I decided to start zeroing into some of those fillies, namely one that has very much been under the radar: Ailalea. A stablemate to Devil May Care, Ailalea’s resume isn’t close to the ...

As I’m sure you already read on our Web site a few days ago, there is a chance that Devil May Care could run in the Derby instead of the Oaks, depending on how her workout at Churchill goes April 24. What do you guys think about that? She has the earnings, but is this filly, who has never raced against males, ready to face a huge field full in the ...

I don’t know about you guys, but when it comes to handicapping a race, the name of a horse is a huge factor for me. Even though I can read a program and tell you what each statistic means, and whose past performances are the best, the name still stands out above everything else on the page. Second to a horse’s name are its connections, whether or ...

Since the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) will be my main focus for the next few weeks, and spring is in full bloom, I thought I would give you a little insight into my trip to Keeneland this past weekend for the last major Oaks prep race—the Central Bank Ashland Stakes (gr. I). The day (April 3) started out gusty and cold, with spatters of rain that kept ...

Since I am covering the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) for the magazine again this year, I am going to be focusing on all things Oaks-related on this blog starting after the Ashland Stakes (gr. I) during Keeneland's opening weekend April 3. I hope to give you all some perspective from the backside of the track (Keeneland and Churchill Downs), and ...

Please enjoy another guest blog from our talented edtiorial intern, Kelsey Riley:  As was discussed on my previous guest blog, there is little that matches the excitement and anticipation of a foaling. For the attendants, the moment is filled with hope; hope that this foal, out of about 35,000 Thoroughbreds born in North America each year, ...

Since this blog covers both equine rescue, and behind-the-scenes stuff, I thought it would be appropriate to feature prominent Derby hat designer Polly Singer, who is currently donating a portion of her proceeds to the Kentucky Equine Humane Center. Singer, who has a contagious laugh and bubbly personality, grew up in Georgetown and spent her ...

Considering foaling season is in full swing, and the fact our editorial intern Kelsey Riley is delivering babies at a Central Kentucky Thoroughbred farm several nights a week in addition to her day job, I thought it only natural to ask her to write a guest blog about her experiences. Some must-knows about Kelsey are that she’s funny, she bakes ...

Steve and Cynthia Sansone, who own and operate the Malvern, Pa.-based Long Grove Bloodstock, have enjoyed many successes in the Thoroughbred breeding and pinhooking industry over the years. But when their Giant Schnauzer Skansen’s Bacchus II won a first award of merit in his breed class at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York Feb. 16, ...

Pancho, the light gray gelding who was well-known as the sidekick and lead pony of two-time champion Curlin throughout his stellar campaign, continues to live the good life in the absence of his retired buddy. After receiving a couple requests for an update on the strapping Quarter Horse, I decided to call Scott Blasi, assistant trainer to ...