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Smarty Jones 2004Undefeated Smarty Jones became a fan favorite when he won the Derby. That was a great day for racing, but, the weather was less than ideal. It was all about keeping your cameras as dry as possible. Camera raincoats were in demand. Aquatech provided the high end raincoats, OpTechUSA made a nice one and much less expensive, and some ...

One of Australia's premier stud farms, Eliza Park stand 11 exciting stallions that are now available on TrueNicks. Earlier this month, Eliza Park announced the addition of Wanted (AUS) (TrueNicks), winner of the 1200m Newmarket Handicap (gr. I) and son of hot young sire Fastnet Rock. Wanted looks to be one of the most popular first-season ...

Instead of going into analysis on each horse, I'll keep it succinct and focus only on horses I like best. The main focus of all my bets will be on Lookin At Lucky and Noble's Promise. I have not been wowed by any 3-year-old this season and with Eskendereya out, I don't think any of the current Derby starters have passed the pair, who were the ...

A new TrueNicks report is now available for free download. In Practical Use of Dosage & Nicking in Thoroughbred Breeding, we ask pedigree experts Dr. Steve Roman (creator of the Dosage Index) and Alan Porter (co-developer of TrueNicks) to explain each pedigree analysis tool and suggest practical breeding strategies. This report also includes ...

by Becky Johnston I admit it.  I am in love with a chestnut colt named Sidney’s Candy.  If he had a fan club, I would apply for presidency.  Apparently, there is something wrong with that.  The other day, in passing, I mentioned to a wagering acquaintance that I was not just financially hoping Sidney’s Candy would win for my ...

By Laura Pugh, of Horsin' Around Ever since a loss to the very underrated Zardana, Rachel Alexandra went from one of the most celebrated horses in racing to obscurity. After a six week vacation, people seem to have forgotten the ease of Devil May Care's romp in the Bonnie Miss, over the likes of Amen Hallelujah and Christine ...

Silver Charm 1997I once again found a spot on the final turn and got a great shot of Silver Charm and the rest of the pack as they headed for the stretch.To order this photo, click here. Real Quiet 1998While I was in New Mexico for a feature story in 1997, I also covered the Indian Nations Futurity Cup at Santa Fe. I met up with Eddie, one of ...

KENTUCKY DERBYBets pre-draw:Lookin At LuckyDevil May CareSidney's CandySuper SaverNoble's PromiseBets post-draw:Devil May CareLookin At LuckyLine of DavidAmerican LionMission ImpazibleThe Slop Bets:Devil May Care Discreetly MineMission Impazible American LionStately VictorThe Prices:Dean's KittenIce Box   KENTUCKY OAKSAge of ...

Formal Gold (TrueNicks,SRO) was one of the stars of the handicap division in 1997, posting front-running victories over eventual Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Skip Away in the Woodward Stakes (gr. I) and Donn Handicap (gr. I). Formal Gold also took the 1997 Iselin Handicap (gr. II) in 1:40 1/5, setting a Monmouth Park track record for 8.5 ...

It’s one day out from the Oaks, I’m sitting in the Churchill Downs press box, and it’s an absolutely serene day here in Louisville. I sure hope it’s like this tomorrow… After talking with owners, trainers, and breeders over the last week, I’ve been surprised by the number of heartwarming stories that are coming out of this year’s race. I spent ...