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The Blood-Horse magazine generates new growth from its deep roots with this week’s expanded edition.Over the past 20 years the magazine’s editors have continuously evaluated and tweaked the content (originally conceived as a newsletter in 1916 to serve hands-on breeders and owners) to meet the needs of a growing dual audience—Thoroughbred industry ...

Many racing fans today who have lived through nine Triple Crown sweep attempts since 1997 take for granted the 3-year-old media star who reaches out to mainstream America to capture the attention and the hearts of the general public. Over the past 15 years, we’ve been taken on magic carpet rides by Kentucky Derby and Preakness winners Smarty ...

Not many Thoroughbred breeders have the resources of the top five North American breeders highlighted in the section beginning on page 22.Still, anyone who is trying to catch lightning in a bottle with a couple of broodmares can learn something from the guiding principles and experience that have made Adena Springs, William S. Farish, Juddmonte ...

In speaking with stallion managers about the new sires for 2015 (see cover story, page 22), there is a level of enthusiasm not seen in some time. We realize these guys are salespeople and they are making their best pitch to fill the books for their new guns, but, getting past the subject matter of the first-year sires, the consensus is for ...

California Chrome didn’t face the deepest of fields in the Hollywood Derby (gr. IT), but his facile victory should be enough to give him an edge in the voting for 3-year-old male championship honors.What voters will have to weigh, however, is whether head-to-head competition or overall record will be the deciding factor in choosing who is the most ...

The fledgling Retired Racehorse Project is moving its signature event—the Thoroughbred Makeover—to Lexington in 2015. The timing of the move could significantly transform the scope of the organization and its mission.Founded by Steuart Pittman, the Retired Racehorse Project has a simple goal: for the Thoroughbred to recapture its once-sterling ...

There is little doubt that Ahmed Zayat is determined to own Thoroughbreds. And there is no greater qualification when it comes to horse ownership than determination and perseverance, especially in the face of adversity.Owning Thoroughbreds is extremely rewarding when you win, which is not often. But it can test one’s resolve like few other ...