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  • Voting Open for MarketWatch Broodmare of the Year

    By Ian Tapp Given that so much of our discussion and analysis goes to siresleading sires, new sires, broodmare sires, undervalued siresthe March issue of MarketWatch is our opportunity to look more in depth at some of the top producers from the previous year. It's not that mares are any less important than stallions, but given the fact ...
    Posted to MarketWatch Blog (Weblog) by Ian Tapp on 03-27-2014
  • Holy Bull's Legend Born 20 Years Ago

    Holy Bull peered out his stall at Keeneland at the steady stream of visitors from around the country, many with their children, who had come to trainer Jimmy Crolls barn to get a glimpse at racings newest sensation and hot favorite for the Kentucky Derby. As he cocked his ears and posed for photos, he was greeted with a series of oohs and ...
    Posted to Hangin' With Haskin (Weblog) by Blood-Horse Staff on 03-27-2014
  • Fallout - by Eric Mitchell

    American Thoroughbred racing took a full-speed, unprotected body blow last week when undercover work done by an animal-rights activist group was published by the New York Times.Recapping the story seems unnecessary as widely distributed as it was through social media, but here we go. A young woman representing People for the Ethical Treatment of ...
    Posted to What's Going On Here (Weblog) by aspradling on 03-26-2014
  • Dubai World Cup 2014 Thoughts

    The Dubai World Cup is quickly approaching. Many of the world's best are likely entrants for the March 29 Dubai World Cup race card. Here are my thoughts on the Dubai World Cup races. Be sure to follow all the Dubai World Cup coverage on BloodHorse.com with previews, analysis and a live stream of the entire day! As far as handicapping, I have ...
    Posted to Adam's Turf (Weblog) by aspradling on 03-26-2014
  • For the Love of Racing

    By Mandy Haskin In light of the Steve Asmussen-Scott Blasi furor, my daughter has addressed the subject much better than I ever could, and through eyes a lot more innocent than mine. She wrote it just for me to read, but I feel it is something that needs to be shared When you grow up in horse racing from the time you were a ...
    Posted to Hangin' With Haskin (Weblog) by Blood-Horse Staff on 03-25-2014
  • Jones Out to Get Pletcher This Time

    Larry Jones has just about had enough of Todd Pletcher. And if Pochos Dream Girl had any idea what Pletcher has been doing to her sons, she would be incensed as well.Two years ago, Jones thought he had a big chance to win the Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) with Pocho Dream Girls son Mark Valeski. But Pletchers El Padrino came charging down the ...
    Posted to Hangin' With Haskin (Weblog) by Jennifer Whittle on 03-25-2014
  • OTTB Spotlight: Kicken Kris

    Grade I-winning millionaire Kicken Kris has always been up for learning something new. The 14-year-old transitioned from racetrack warrior to Japan-based stallion, and is now trying his luck at a third career as an event horse in Pennsylvania. Kicken Kris and his rider, Ashley Steele; photos courtesy of Brushwood Stable ''He's very bright and ...
    Posted to Beyond the Blinkers (Weblog) by Esther Marr on 03-25-2014
  • Juvenile Sales Offer Better Return for Buyers

    By Nicole Sauer Buyers at 2-year-olds in training sales have at least one distinct advantage over yearling buyers: they get to see the horses perform. As a result, 2-year-olds are typically sold at prices that more realistically reflect their potential racetrack performance (measured by earnings). Meanwhile, yearling prices can be inflated due to ...
    Posted to MarketWatch Blog (Weblog) by nsauer on 03-25-2014
  • Derby Dozen - March 24, 2014 - Presented by Shadwell Farm

    1 California Chrome Art Sherman Lucky PulpitLove the Chase, by Not For Love Good to see him bounce back with a sharp :47 2/5 work, out in 1:00 2/5 without blinkers. He just glided over the ground, cornered beautifully, and Victor Espinoza never moved a muscle on him down the stretch. He did everything effortlessly, throwing his ears around. ...
    Posted to Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen (Weblog) by aspradling on 03-24-2014
  • #FullStoryPETA Gives Racing a Voice

    #FullStoryPETA #horseracing #welovethem pic.twitter.com/ixhpCao3Eb Kelly Wheeler (@kllywhlr) March 22, 2014 FLORENCE, Ky. (Mar. 22, 2014) -- I'm writing today from Turfway Park, we're covering the Spiral Stakes (gr. III) gearing up for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I). It's been a hectic couple of weeks, first traveling to ...
    Posted to Novak at the Track (Weblog) by Claire Novak on 03-22-2014
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