Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers, and jockeys as they travel the path to the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) May 3 at Churchill Downs. This week’s installment features Jeff Berry, a senior adviser to Buster Posey, president of the San Francisco Giants. Berry partnered with former major league All-Star Jayson Werth and noted…
Nebraska-bred They Call Me Moose broke through to win a maiden special weight at Fonner Park March 28 to give Giant Expectations his first winner as a sire. The 3-year-old gelding utilized a ground-saving trip that culminated with jockey Jayden Ironeyes taking him along the rail for the neck win. They Call Me Moose paid $12.40…
Besting two rivals at the wire, Storm Changer captures a New York Stallion Stakes at Aqueduct Race Track April 13, a win that gave sire Name Changer his first black-type winner. Bumping another runner at the start, the 3-year-old filly gathered herself a ran off the pace before jockey Jose Gomez swung her outside six…
When Sandman won the Arkansas Derby (G1) March 29, he stamped himself as a legitimate Kentucky Derby (G1) contender with his breakthrough performance. Much like his development as a juvenile, the son of Tapit was able to slowly come into himself and prove he belonged among the top 3-year-olds. Prior to becoming a contender for…
R. Larry Johnson’s death in February was a significant blow to the racing and breeding communities of the Mid-Atlantic, but his legacy continues to live on. That was proven April 13 when his star homebred turf sprinter, Future Is Now , gutted out a victory in the $270,850 Giant’s Causeway Stakes (G3T) at Keeneland. The 5-year-old…
Texas-based owner/breeder Kenny Troutt loves a challenge. After building a multi-level marketing telecommunications company from scratch with longtime partner Bill Casner and others, he set his sights on establishing a full-service Thoroughbred breeding and racing operation that could not only compete at the top of the game but also be a successful business venture. This…
Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mystik Dan is pointing for the $200,000 Lake Ouachita Stakes for older horses at 1 1/16 miles May 3 at Oaklawn Park, trainer Kenny McPeek said April 13. Mystik Dan is seeking his first victory since the 2024 Kentucky Derby, when he edged Sierra Leone by a nose in the first…
ReRun Thoroughbred Adoption and After the Finish Line’s Triple Crown Moneigh Auction starts Sunday, April 20 and ends Sunday, April 27 at 6p PT/9p ET. The original Moneighs were painted by stallions and broodmares that have raced in and/or won the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and/or Belmont Stakes are up for bid. Also included are…
Via Sistina signed off a dominant 12 months in Australia by collecting a remarkable seventh group 1 of the season, and eighth overall, in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1), equaling the elite-level record won in a single term held by another great mare, Winx, who was also expertly handled by Chris Waller. The Fastnet Rock mare’s win…
April 13, 2025 4:03 PM 3:19 Trainer Whit Beckman is back in the Kentucky Derby (G1) for a second consecutive year. He spoke with the media April 12 following Flying Mohawk‘s easy half-mile breeze in :50 4/5 alongside Beckman’s 2024 Derby starter, Honor Marie. …
