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Children of the Wind

I am officially very excited about the Belmont now that Rags to Riches is on board. Although I liked Silverbulletday a lot, I never thought the Belmont was a good spot for her; I have no similar reservations about Rags to Riches. Clearly her entry has made other trainers rethink entering their longshots and she […]

Pletcher Brings the Right Horse

Huzzah for Rags to Riches — I would like to go on the record as saying I completely agree with Railbird. That is all for now, more later.

Everybody’s Doing It

While the news about Street Sense going to Darley upon retirement was the talk of the weekend, I was a little surprised to see that he and Hard Spun were going to be stablemates there. Granted, the rumors that Hard Spun’s breeding rights had already been sold have been circulating for a while now, but […]

Room for Rags to Riches?

As you’ve no doubt seen already, Street Sense is out of Belmont consideration, leaving Curlin and Hard Spun as the headliners. While I’m disappointed that we won’t be seeing (a perfectly healthy and sound) Street Sense, this opens the door for Rags to Riches — it’s decision time for Pletcher and company.

Now that Sedgefield […]

Long Weekend Preview

Street Sense is back to ‘possible‘ for the Belmont, Nobiz Like Shobiz is not likely and Slew’s Tizzy is on his way, but there’s plenty to look forward to in the meantime. The Hanshin Cup at Arlington Park features favorite Lewis Michael (pictured) facing Purim and Barbican (who has never quite reached his potential, in […]

The Curlin Conglomerate

In case you were looking for the back story on how Curlin’s ownership group came into being, the short version is up now on The Blood-Horse. The Courier-Journal has a bit more detail (and they seem to enjoy dropping in the factoid about how partial owners Bill Gallion and Shirley Cunningham, who also own the […]

Better than a Triple Crown

Curlin and Street Sense both put in phenomenal performances in the Preakness; it just so happened that Curlin’s was more so on the day. While the rest of the American public may yawn now that there is no Triple Crown on the line, for the racing fan there’s a more exciting prospect — a rivalry. […]

RIP, Chilukki

There is sad news away from the Triple Crown trail this week; champion mare Chilukki has died from foaling complications (and her Ghostzapper foal did not make it either). She was buried intact at Stonerside Stables — quite an honor for any horse, but especially a mare. In addition to winners Chubasco Cat and Chilukki […]

Now, to the Fillies…

I feel I’ve been neglecting the fillies this year, but without Magnificience (and her 109 Beyer) they are a little less exciting to watch. While Rags to Riches and Dreaming of Anna are worthy favorites for the Oaks today, I also like Octave, although she’s certainly no longshot. Perhaps today will be Pletcher’s day.

On […]

Spinning

Ravel is off the Derby trail with a possible fracture; he seemed to be coming along nicely so it’s a shame, but it sounds like it’s nothing too serious and that we will see him later in the year. (This further reinforces my suspicion that FuPegs burn out quickly, but I digress). It seems that […]

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