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The final hammer Feb. 5 at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Winter mixed sale brought to a close the breeding stock segment of the marketplace and, according to Twitter, the breeding sheds are open in Central Kentucky. The Thoroughbred cycle continues to turn…so what have we learned? There are so many smart people in this game one only has to throw a ...

The trio of races for 3-year-olds on the first Saturday of February produced some buzz for the first Saturday in May. A closing kick at Gulfstream Park often draws attention, and 29-1 Fasig-Tipton Holy Bull Stakes (G2) winner Harvey Wallbanger did just that. Two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer Bob Baffert added more firepower for 2019 with Mucho ...

1 Game Winner Bob Baffert Candy Ride (ARG)—Indyan Giving, by A.P. Indy The contrast in work pattern between him and stablemate Improbable has been noticeable, as his short works started off strong, and in his last work he went five furlongs (1:03 2/5) five full seconds slower than Improbable a couple of days later. His action isn’t as ...

I just learned of the death of Phyllis Mills Wyeth on Jan. 14 at age 78. Known for her philanthropic endeavors as well as her family history in the Sport of Kings, she had a love affair with her homebred colt Union Rags that has earned a place in the history books, most notably the chapter on the Belmont Stakes. Her husband, Jamie is an ...

Not everyone connected to City of Light was at rain-soaked Gulfstream Park Jan. 26 as William and Suzanne Warren Jr.’s colt parted ways with his 11 rivals, and departed with the $4 million winner’s share of the Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) purse. Mark Reid, a principal of Walnut Green who had helped purchase City of Light as a ...

1 Game Winner Bob Baffert Candy Ride (ARG)—Indyan Giving, by A.P. Indy As long as he continues to work steadily without any setbacks it is hard to deprive him of the top spot following three grade 1 victories, concluding with an impressive score in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile. He can adapt to any pace, any scenario, and less than ideal ...

(Originally published in the January 19, 2019 issue of BloodHorse magazine. Feel free to share your own thoughts and opinions at the bottom of the column.)  By Dr. Ted Hill With the NFL playoffs upon us and the recent announcement that the chief state steward at Turfway Park will explain disqualifications while a replay is televised, I ...