Tacticus came to us at the beginning of June to run in a Stake at Belmont. He came from Lady Cecil in England and the idea was to run him on the dirt. He wasn’t quite right before the race so he was scratched, had time to recuperate from his overseas trip and ran fourth […]
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Know Clouds
This is the note in the race result chart you like to see – “KNOW CLOUDS squeezed at the break, was allowed to settle at the rear of the field, steadily gained ground on the leaders while circling the field in the turn, responded well when called upon at the head of the lane and […]
Under Control
Under Control is one of our all time favorites and today, as a seven year old he won the Lure Stakes in Saratoga. He has been so consistent throughout his career, starting as a late three year old and winning allowance races and placed in Stakes races (including Grade III’s), but this was his first […]
Messi Again
Messi ran his second race over here today at Saratoga and won nicely. Ridden patiently again by John Velazquez, Messi and he bided their time in fourth position in the 1 3/8 miles race on the turf. Turning for home they made their move and won in hand. Many congratulations to Gestut Brummerhof from Germany […]
Finn’s Girl
As the commentator kept commentating – ‘she was a $600,000 Keeneland yearling’ – beautifully bred Finn’s Girl, by Bernardini out of a Giant’s Causeway mare won with ears pricked today at Delaware Park on the grass, in an unusual distance of 7 1/2 furlongs. Congratulations to Chiefswood Stable. Bernardini Filly Wins Debut
August 2nd in Saratoga – New Photos
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Ladies’ Day
Sisters Hope Jones and Isabelle Haskell de Tomaso visited Mrs. de Tomaso’s Irish Strait at Herringswell this morning. Rider Darren Nagle stopped by the rail for a visit before setting off to gallop the 3-year-old English Channel colt. The ladies will present the trophy to the winner of Sunday’s Grade 1 William Hill Haskell Invitational […]
Retiree Heaven
I went to visit three of our retirees at the same farm on the Eastern Shore over the weekend. Trish Bosley does a wonderful job and they are three of the happiest retirees! She rides them herself, give lessons on them and makes sure they are not bored. The day we visited she was giving […]
Calling All Icabad Crane Fans!
We’re excited and proud to announce the launch of the brand new Icabad Crane Fan Club! So many of you have followed and supported Icabad along the way in his new career, and we wanted to give everyone the opportunity to become even more actively involved as he and recent Pan American Games gold medalist […]
Arcane Wins In Comeback Race
Off the track since last October, Arcane came back today at Parx as a winner – again. This now brings his tally to four starts and three wins. Congratulations to Warren Williamson, owner and breeder.