When Robbie Walsh came to the U.S. from Ireland in 2001, he never meant to stay. And he certainly had no intention of becoming one of the top steeplechase jockeys in the business. But that’s exactly how things played out. “I came for a year’s work and holiday, basically,” he said. “Myself and Carmel (his […]
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Tiz A Chance
After not running since December Tiz A Chance finally made the winners circle after five previous tries. He ran on the turf at Belmont and he and the horse just in front of him went pretty fast fractions for the distance of seven furlongs, with Tiz A Chance pulling away to win by three and […]
Real Smart
On rain softened ground listed as good Real Smart made her debut in the US a winning one at Belmont this afternoon. A homebred by owner Bjorn Nielsen, by Smart Strike out of a Daylami mare, she started her career in England running well until her last race last December when it was decided to […]
Scholar Athlete
Scholar Athlete posted his second win yesterday in his first race at Belmont. He’s been a very consistent performer but nice to see him win in such an easy fashion. Congratulations to West Point Thoroughbreds.
Quaint
Quaint ran just one time and it wasn’t for him. He had time off and I got in touch with Dale Simanton to see if he’d be interested in teaching him a new job. He saw photos and a video and liked him immediately. He’s been on the ranch in South Dakota now for about […]
Introducing “A Day In The Life”
Welcome to our new feature, “A Day In The Life.” We’ll spend a few minutes with some of the many wonderful Herringswell folks who keep the wheels turning on a daily basis. To kick things off, we’d like you to meet Lisa Conway. In the seven years that Lisa Conway has been with Herringswell Stables, she’s […]
Second win for It’s The Truth
She won last time out at Laurel and last night she tried the Penn National track, both races stretching out over a mile which she seems to like. Congratulations to George Strawbridge, Jr who for once did not breed her!
New Photos of Some New Faces
In our latest Photo Gallery, “Sure Signs of Spring,” we’re introducing you to just a few of the new 2-year-olds who’ve recently arrived in our Fair Hill barns. Miss Temple City’s half-sister is here as well as some sharp looking youngsters from the first crop of another former Fair Hill trainee, Belmont Stakes winner Union […]
Ultra Brat
Ultra Brat behaved perfectly in her race at Keeneland today to lead gate to wire, ridden by Drayden Van Dyke. By in form stallion Uncle Mo out of a stakes winning mare she is also a half sister to stakes winning It’s Tea Time. Bred and owned by Mr. Alex Campbell, many congratulations to […]
The Latest From Icabad Crane
Here are a few photos of Icabad and Olivia Dutton at Plantation Field Horse Trials this past weekend. Competing together for the first time, the pair won the Thoroughbred Series Novice division, finishing up on their dressage score of 28.00 with no penalties incurred in their stadium or cross country rounds! And Phillip Dutton sent […]