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In recent reports, we’ve given plenty of props – and deservedly so – to the stellar group of U.S. second-crop sires. The most recent weekend, however, belonged to their seniors, the stallions whose first foals were born in 2005. One of these, Macho Uno (TrueNicks,SRO), had the weekend's big winner, Macho Again, who took the Stephen Foster ...

During an interview just before the calendar flipped to the year 2000, veterinarian Robert Copelan had this to say about W.T. Young: “I often wonder what would have happened had the phone been busy (the first time Young called). Meeting W.T. Young was that bolt of lightning; the most important thing to happen to me in my life.” On June 9, Bill ...

As someone who usually is critical of racing movies, because of their constant inaccuracies, sappy scripts, ludicrous staging of races (excluding ''Seabiscuit''), and liberties with the truth, I am going to go out on a limb and write a review preview (or is it preview review?), saying that ''Secretariat'' the movie is going to be right up there ...

I'll start off by saying that today's topic is entirely out of my element.  For this discussion to be useful, I'm counting on you, the reader, to share your knowledge. While I've studied Thoroughbred pedigrees my whole life, it's always been with racing in mind.  But there's more to the Thoroughbred breed than racing on a flat ...

Courtesy of Becky Johnston  There are annual events in one's life that will cause you to take a moment and be grateful for the experience in a life that is limited by it's duration.  Your birthday, your children's birthdays and holidays are some such events.  For sports fans, there are numerous annual events that should be ...

Temporary Tack Emergency Halter Repair Kit Four Footed Essentials of Midway, Ky. has developed Temporary Tack, a kit that includes sized, color-coded sections that can be used to repair broken halters in emergency situations.Designed for use on all types of livestock, Temporary Tack comprises the crown strap, throat latch, cheek piece, nose ...

From 2002, when he was one of the top-ranked 3-year-olds in the country, to his current status as one of the hottest and most sought after stallions in the world, Medaglia d'Oro has captivated people with his magnificent physical presence. He was sensational looking then and he's sensational looking now, his coat still gleaming and dappled and ...

There were several quick interviews done with Hal Wiggins after the sale of Rachel Alexandra and the day after she won the Preakness. But now a few weeks removed, I thought it would be a good idea to revisit her former trainer. It's easy to forget but important to remember that he and his team are the ones who deserves all the credit with this ...

As one final thought regarding Calvin Borel, in my Triple Crown wrapup I said it was learned that Borel attempted to get mounts during Belmont week, but was unable to secure any. I qualified that by adding, “If that is true…” Just for the record, this is what I was told by someone close to Borel. Although, as I also wrote, “It’s hard to believe,” ...