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  1 Uncle Mo Todd Pletcher Indian Charlie—Playa Maya, by Arch Breezed a half in :48 1/5 for much anticipated start in the Wood Memorial. There doesn’t appear to be anyone who can test him to any degree, so he’ll have to rely on himself and Johnny V to get enough out of the race. Regardless of who runs, expect to see him sit ...

It takes great training skills, good fortune, and exceptional horses to propel a trainer up to the ranks of America’s elite. That rarified air is reserved for only a handful of horsemen. Graham Motion may not be up there with the likes of Pletcher, Baffert, Asmussen,  Zito, and McLaughlin, but don’t be surprised if he reaches that plateau in ...

In the near 20 years since its inception, Westbury Stud has risen to a place of prominence among New Zealand’s Thoroughbred nurseries. At its Karaka property, it stands seven stallions, drawn from a diverse range of backgrounds. Postponed (TrueNicks) is a U.S. graded stakes winner by Summer Squall – classic siring son of Storm Bird – and from the ...

Who will win the 2011 Florida Derby? Who will finish last? Is it Soldat's race? Will Dialed In be flying late? Can Flashpoint carry that speed? Which son of Bernardini (To Honor and Serve, Stay Thirsty) will get home first? Now is your chance to see how your picks stack up against the rest of the BloodHorse.com community. Need more information ...

.postComments { DISPLAY: none } .commentsContainer { DISPLAY: none } .commentForm { DISPLAY: none } Eddie Woods, a leading pinhooker and sale consignor, will be the next guest on Bloodhorse.com’s Talkin’ Horses podcast. A native of Meath, Ireland, who was a steeplechase jockey, Woods ...

 (Part III of an ongoing blog series authored by Mike Repole, owner of Kentucky Derby favorite Uncle Mo) Wow, I can't believe that it is already April. Over the next two weeks, God willing, Stay Thirsty and Uncle Mo will take their final steps before the Kentucky Derby. I'm possibly five weeks away from a lifelong dream. After ...

As I mentioned last week, I would like to share an interview I composed with Karma Kitaj, author of the book “Women Riders Who Could…and Did: Life Stories of Top Level Equestriennes.” The book features the stories of women professionals from various areas of the equine industry, including the now retired jockey Julie Krone. Krone became the ...

The Preakness Stakes must be just around the corner judging by the uproar over the Maryland Jockey Club’s latest advertising and marketing campaign. Love it. This year’s campaign, featuring the half-man-half-horse called “Kegasus,” drew instant response from all corners, including one Maryland lawmaker who publicly stated he believes it’s ...

Back in New South Wales, the TrueNicks tour moved to the Hunter Valley, Australia's Thoroughbred breeding center. Here Byron and I visited a who's who of Australian stud farms, including Arrowfield, Coolmore, Darley, Patinack, Vinery, and Widden. Arrowfield, the original home of breed-shaping stallion Danehill, now stands top Danehill sons ...