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A startling revelation and other peeks into this year's Kentucky Derby crystal ball. Read full column here.

In a recent survey about Thoroughbred breeding and pedigree content on BloodHorse.com, I asked readers to suggest topics they'd like to read about more often. A frequently-repeated request was to run ''introductory'' articles about various breeding theories.  Apparently it can be confusing to have text referring to ''5 x 3 inbreeding'' or ...

The recent passing of Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winners Lil E. Tee and Alysheba and Well Armed’s major victory have caused memories to come flooding back, from the world’s richest race in Dubai to the world’s most famous race in Louisville, Ky. Not only that, but of publications worked for in a life of covering Thoroughbred racing and breeding.My ...

Last year we saw the conclusion of the career of the undefeated New Mexico-bred filly Peppers Pride (who has now been bred to Tiznow (TrueNicks,SRO) ). A new star has now emerged from a Southwestern regional program, in the shape of Carlsbad. Carlsbad started her career winning four straight against fellow Arizona-breds -- easily winning her ...

I Want Revenge could have been bought for $100,000 when he was offered in the 2008 Barretts May sale of 2-year-olds in training, according to Dave Showalter, who had the colt in his NexStar consignment. But the dark bay or brown son of Stephen Got Even ended up being bought back for $95,000 and returned to his breeder, David Lanzman, who has seen ...

There are three ways of looking at the Florida Derby (gr. I): the best horse won, the best horse finished second, and both horses ran sensational races and established themselves as major Kentucky Derby contenders. The consensus would have to be number three. Read full column here.  

Entering the Florida Derby, there were a couple key questions that Quality Road had to answer: Would he bounce off a huge Fountain of Youth effort and could he get two turns? The Jimmy Jerkens trainee answered both questions emphatically while turning in the most impressive Derby prep before this season - by far. The son of Elusive Quality was ...

 By Frank Vespe, That's Amore Stable, LLC Normal people have normal markers for the change of seasons.  They might observe spring, for example, by the first buds, bravely sneaking up through the soil; the first robin, trilling in the barren tree; or, in a more sporting vein, the words “pitchers and catchers report.” But racing folk ...

The other day, I was channel surfing and came across an interesting title on KET - the Kentucky Public Broadcasting Television Network. The show was Powder and Glory about Elizabeth Arden. I then asked myself Is that the make-up chick or fashion lady? And of course it was, but it was about to talk on one of her non business interests...and that is ...

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