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By Ian Tapp Given that so much of our discussion and analysis goes to sires—leading sires, new sires, broodmare sires, undervalued sires—the 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 ...

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 Croll’s barn to get a glimpse at racing’s 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Larry Jones has just about had enough of Todd Pletcher. And if Pocho’s 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 Girl’s son Mark Valeski. But Pletcher’s El Padrino came charging down the ...

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 ...

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 ...

1 California Chrome Art Sherman Lucky Pulpit—Love 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. ...

#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 ...