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  • Can Unified Stretch Out in the Peter Pan Stakes?

     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) ...
    Posted to Unlocking Winners (Weblog) by -Keelerman on 05-12-2016
  • Viva Canonero! Part Two

    (On May 1, I reprinted the amazing story of Canonero IIs shocking victory in the 1971 Kentucky Derby to celebrate its 45th anniversary, and with Venezuelan connections represented in this years Derby by Florida Derby runner-up Majesto. As promised, here is the rest of Canoneros remarkable story). As the Kentucky Derby hoopla began to quiet ...
    Posted to Hangin' With Haskin (Weblog) by Blood-Horse Staff on 05-11-2016
  • April 30, 3016 - Weanling Nutrition

    Proper feeding important at stressful time of a young horses development by Heather Smith Thomas Weaning time is stressful for foals, and racehorse breeders strive to make this transition as easy as possibleso growth and development are not interrupted. Part of this strategy involves nutrition, making sure the foal is ready for weaning and ...
    Posted to Health Zone (FileGallery) by aspradling on 05-10-2016
  • April 30, 2016 - South West Regional: Diverse Approach

    Joe and Terri Carter commit to Oklahoma through a variety of ventures by Frank Angst In developIng a busIness plan that allowed them to continue their lifelong passion for horses, Joe and Terri Carter have placed an emphasis on diversification. the couple founded the Oklahoma Equine Hospital in Washington, Okla., which itself relies on a varied ...
  • Getting Lucky in Kentucky - by Evan Hammonds

    If weve learned anything about the Thoroughbred business, its 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 hes now won the Run for the Roses twice. Well, one of your colleagues told me I was the luckiest ...
    Posted to What's Going On Here (Weblog) by aspradling on 05-10-2016
  • Lesson Learned From Nyquist and Team O'Neill

    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 didnt come easily. Racing fans either found it difficult or refused to let go of ...
    Posted to Hangin' With Haskin (Weblog) by aspradling on 05-08-2016
  • Yutaka Take Brings 60 Seconds In 2 Minutes

    ''You can't explain much in 60 seconds, but when you show Michael Jordan, you don't have to. It's that simple.  - Phil Knight, Chairman of Nike When we think of the face of NBA basketball, we may picture Michael Jordan. Maybe we think of Peyton Manning for football. Other faces of sport may include Dale Earnhardt, Tiger Woods, Babe Ruth, ...
    Posted to Adam's Turf (Weblog) by aspradling on 05-06-2016
  • Derby Observations, Strategy, and Wagers

    With all the big preps and impressive winners, when you get right down to it, the only prep you can truly say was fast, and I mean fast fast, not just speed figure fast, was the San Vicente Stakes, run in 1:20 3/5. And with my belief that starting the year off in a sprint is old school and still the best way to sharpen a horse and prepare him ...
    Posted to Hangin' With Haskin (Weblog) by Blood-Horse Staff on 05-06-2016
  • Kentucky Derby 142 Analysis

    By J. Keeler Johnson (''Keelerman'') Twitter: @J_Keelerman The preparations began months ago, when the two-year-old racing began at Saratoga and Del Mar. Since then, I have watched hundreds of races and dozens of workout videos; I've analyzed an untold number of result charts; I've calculated the fractions of all the major Derby prep races; ...
    Posted to Unlocking Winners (Weblog) by -Keelerman on 05-05-2016
  • April 23, 2016 - Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Regional: Cole Country

    Jeff and Susan Runco fire on all cylinders at Coleswood Farm by John Scheinman JEFF AND SUSAN Runcos racing and breeding operation is all about balance. At their Coleswood Farm near Ransom, W.Va., just three miles from Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, the couple has built a powerhouse in miniature. They have developed a small and select ...
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