Tenfold’s big effort in last year’s Preakness helped convince trainer Steve Asmussen to try the Pimlico Special – and led to a win today.
Spirits and Springsteen both have contributed to a horse who’s become a trendy upset pick for Saturday’s Preakness Stakes.
Thirty-nine years before “The Great Derby DQ” came another controversial stewards’ decision, when the stews left Codex up in the 1980 Preakness.
The alliance between PETA and The Stronach Group, building for five years, has some in the industry worrying about what happens after Santa Anita.
Daniel McConnell and his son John bred only one mare in 2014, but that mare’s offspring, Prince Lucky, continues to live up to his name with a three-race win steak, all in stakes company.
The story of Whereshetoldmetogo, whose success has outstripped his price as a yearling, and whose fame has outstripped his success (so far).
Alex Zacney, now 19, was too young to recall much of his father’s near-Triple Crown with Afleet Alex. But he’s hoping 2-year-old Maximus Mischief might provide the family a similar ride.
Discreet Lover stunned the Jockey Club Gold Cup and has taken owner-trainer Uriah St. Lewis and his family on one wild ride – all the way to Louisville.
Maryland-bred Knicks Go has been pre-entered for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, continuing a wild ride for breeders Angie and Sabrina Moore.
Our correspondent enjoyed Pennsylvania Derby day – but can’t help thinking that Parx and the state are their own worst enemies in the long run… Plus a photo gallery of the day.