While the stallion and breeding business often focuses on what’s new and shiny, several regional sires are striking a blow for the tried and true.
Part 2 of 4 of our 2016 in review, in which we take a sometimes happy, sometimes sad, and most often bemused look at the year that was in the mid-Atlantic.
Longtime leading Maryland sire Not for Love has been euthanized after a bout with colic.
The Maryland Racing Media Association’s Crab Feast – benefiting its unique scholarship fund – will honor King Leatherbury, Xtra Heat, Not for Love, and Bruce Quade.
From Afleet Alex to Zensational, Tuesday’s Fasig-Tipton Yearling Sale in Timonium aims to have horses for every taste, and budget.
Top Maryland sire Not for Love has been pensioned at age 25.
Longtime stalwart Not for Love and newcomers Bullsbay and Street Magician are among the stallions represented at Saturday’s Maryland Million.
California Chrome came from breeding a second-choice stallion to a mare whose sire was the “most available.” No wonder owner Steve Coburn feels blessed.
At a pair of weekend stallion open houses, Maryland breeders looked to the past, and the future.
Star turf sprinter Ben’s Cat — without a turf sprint on the card — will try his hand in the 1-mile Turf for trainer King Leatherbury.