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Although Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist, the overwhelming 3-5 morning line favorite, looks to be a standout as he takes his eight-race unbeaten streak into the Preakness Stakes, it is still a horse race, with post positions and track conditions playing a role in the scenario and possibly the outcome. With all horse races, there are always ...

So, just what did we learn about Lani in the Kentucky Derby? Well, even though he finished ninth, we learned he is not the harlequin many thought he was watching his unconventional training methods at Churchill Downs and his numerous quirks. Although America has only a brief history hosting Japanese-trained horses, we can’t forget the ...

Marylanders and Maryland-bred horses have always had heart and ability. Fifty years ago Maryland-bred Kauai King won the first two legs of the Triple Crown (see page 22). Two weeks ago Maryland-bred Cathryn Sophia won the Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I).Regardless of where a horse is foaled and raised, it takes heart to win the Preakness Stakes ...

On June 20, 2011, the Lady Blunt Stradivarius, made by Italian Antonio Stradivari in 1721 sold at public auction for $15.9 million. A little over three years later, a yearling colt, later to be named Stradivari, failed to meet his reserve at the Keeneland September yearling sale and was bought back by his owner and breeder John Gunther for ...

 By J. Keeler Johnson (''Keelerman'') Twitter: @J_Keelerman Now that the Kentucky Derby is over, things are starting to calm down a bit in the world of Thoroughbred horse racing, but that doesn't mean this weekend is going to be a quiet one! A quality group of stakes races is on the agenda, led by the $200,000 Peter Pan Stakes (gr. II) ...

(On May 1, I reprinted the amazing story of Canonero II’s shocking victory in the 1971 Kentucky Derby to celebrate its 45th anniversary, and with Venezuelan connections represented in this year’s Derby by Florida Derby runner-up Majesto. As promised, here is the rest of Canonero’s remarkable story). As the Kentucky Derby hoopla began to quiet ...

If we’ve learned anything about the Thoroughbred business, it’s that it sure takes a lot of hard work to get lucky.After his Nyquist stormed home in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), owner Paul Reddam was asked to explain the fact he’s now won the Run for the Roses twice. “Well, one of your colleagues told me I was the luckiest ...

It took eight races, five grade I victories, and a Breeders' Cup Juvenile and Kentucky Derby victory, but Nyquist finally closed the book on the American Pharoah saga and began scripting his own legacy. Having to ride on the tail of the American Pharoah comet, it didn’t come easily. Racing fans either found it difficult or refused to let go of ...