A late starter as he’s now four years old Expectation won today on his third try. After all the rain his turf race was run on a sloppy track but he was kept to his task and ably ridden by Trevor McCarthy. Congratulations to Peter Blum, owner and breeder.
News
Irish War Cry takes his cues from his trainer by Childs Walker
Baltimore Sun Article
Point System
Always nice to get a winner by past trainee Broken Vow, and Point System obliged yesterday at Laurel. This was just her second start, the first of which she was a close second and she is owned and bred by Pin Oak Stable. Congratulations to them.
Philadelphia Daily News – article by Dick Jerardi
Jersey-bred Irish War Cry a Kentucky Derby contender
Settling In
Irish War Cry has settled in nicely and relaxing well with all the attention. Photos by Anita Motion
Irish War Cry Checks Out Churchill Downs
Think he’s supposed to be looking at the photographers! Photos by Anita Motion
Looking For A Derby Hat?
We’ve had such a high demand for Irish War Cry hats that we’re excited to announce what we feel is a great win/win situation. So here’s how you can get yours….. Choose from one of these three Thoroughbred charities: Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) Send us a […]
A Day In The Life: Johnny Mitchell
Johnny Mitchell doesn’t like to talk about himself. And he likes having his photo taken even less. Chat with him briefly and you’ll hear some pretty entertaining stories delivered with his trademark hilarity. He will tell you about his son Eoin, who turns 10 next week. And if you ask, he’ll let you know about […]
Irish War Cry Solid In Final Pre-Derby Workout
Please see the link below written by the BloodHorse. http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/221296/irish-war-cry-solid-in-final-pre-derby-work
Irish War Cry: Video Links
Here are links to yesterday’s final breeze before Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, as well as Graham’s interview immediately thereafter with Stan Salter of the Maryland Jockey Club. Many thanks to Laurel Park for posting and allowing us to share. The breeze: Graham’s thoughts: