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(Originally published in the April 13, 2013 issue of The Blood-Horse magazine. Feel free to share your own thoughts and opinions at the bottom of the column.) By Eric Mitchell - @BH_EMitchell on Twitter Enhanced security measures for both the Wood Memorial Stakes (gr. I) and Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) were announced and implemented ...

You never know who is going to show up in this sport to stir the memories. Last Saturday, lost on the big Wood Memorial card, which included the Carter, Bay Shore, and Gazelle, was the little-known Withgreatpleasure’s upset victory at 14-1 in the Ruffian Handicap early in the day. Withgreatpleasure, who is based at the Overbrook Training Center in ...

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1 Revolutionary Todd Pletcher War Pass—Runup the Colors, by A.P. Indy Although we’ve seen a number of talented 3-year-olds, this year’s Derby trail has become pretty much of a crapshoot. Leaving him at No. 1 mainly because there’s no reason to put anyone else there. Basing that a good deal on pedigree, especially the stamina in female ...

Multi-millionaire Richard's Kid is just one of the talented contenders at Keeneland By Claire Novak, all photos by Anne Eberhardt LEXINGTON, Ky (April 7, 2013) -- A conglomeration of equine stars has assembled at Keeneland for the upcoming season, which is no surprise given the quality this meeting attracts. From the local contingent comes ...

Equine Savings and AGCO Form Equine Sales Alliance Georgetown, Kentucky (April 2013 )- Equine Savings, a Georgetown, Kentucky company and AGCO Corporation, a worldwide leader in agricultural equipment, has formed a sales alliance offering dedicated pricing to all breeds, groups and disciplines in the ...

The perception of greatness has changed with the times. Years ago, defeats did not diminish a horse’s greatness if the victories were plentiful enough and impressive enough to keep the defeats veiled in the background. On rare occasions, defeats actually helped define a horse’s greatness (for example Seattle Slew and Zenyatta). Horses back then ...

By Tom LaMarra LEXINGTON, Ky (April 3, 2013) --  Dan Blacker has been at Keeneland for meets as an assistant trainer, but this spring will be his first with his own stable. Blacker, a very young-looking 31 who was born in England, is based in Southern California but has four horses at Keeneland. His first two are entered for April 6: ...

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Ever since talking with Retired Racehorse Trainer Project founder Steuart Pittman, who was one of 12 people featured in our magazine piece ''Making a Difference'' (The Blood-Horse of February 16, page 26), I have wanted to specifically blog about the organization's ''100 Day Challenge.'' Since this is the last week before the blog focus will ...