BH Monday: Lukas Talks Preakness, American Promise

BH Monday: Lukas Talks Preakness, American Promise

Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 15th episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by Horseshoe Indianapolis, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment: We preview the field for the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course May 17. Hall of Fame trainer D….

Shes Perfect Team Set to Appeal French Guineas Demotion

Shes Perfect Team Set to Appeal French Guineas Demotion

The Shes Perfect  camp will appeal against her dramatic demotion from first place in the French One Thousand Guineas (G1) May 11 after labeling Mickael Barzalona’s use of his hand down the neck of the promoted winner Zarigana  as “unacceptable”. The filly, who cost €50,000 and is owned by Basher Watts Racing, finished first past…

PatienceCould Pay Off for River Thames in Preakness

PatienceCould Pay Off for River Thames in Preakness

Skipping the Kentucky Derby (G1) after your 3-year-old qualifies for it can be a tumultuous decision. It is, after all, the sport’s most famous and coveted race. Yet for the connections of WinStar Farm, CHC, Pantofel Stable, and Wachtel Stable’s River Thames , it wasn’t a thorny choice to keep him in his stall on the first Saturday…

Barr, NTRA Continue Promoting Federal Ownership Bill

Barr, NTRA Continue Promoting Federal Ownership Bill

In advance of the 151st Kentucky Derby (G1), U.S. Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) reintroduced the Regulation Advancement for Capital Enhancement Act of 2025, a bill that aims to simplify the registration process required by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The bill, identified as the RACE Act, will increase the ability of fractional ownership companies like…

Echo Sound to Make Seasonal Debut in Miss Preakness

Echo Sound to Make Seasonal Debut in Miss Preakness

Gabriel Duignan’s Echo Sound  makes her seasonal debut May 16 in the $150,000 Miss Preakness Stakes (G3) at Pimlico Racecourse. She will face an expected 12 other 3-year-old fillies in the six-furlong sprint, including 2024 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) runner-up Vodka With a Twist . Last year Echo Sound closed her 2-year-old season with a second…

Journalism’s Preakness Decision Will Come On Entry Day

Journalism’s Preakness Decision Will Come On Entry Day

As time continues to tick away for the connections of Journalism  to decide whether or not to enter the Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner and Kentucky Derby (G1) runner-up in the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course May 17, trainer Michael McCarthy returned to Kentucky May 11 to oversee the colt’s training. With…