Sharing with you my fascinating discoveries about Thoroughbred racing, sales, fashion, food, beverage, tips and more.
The future is bright for Faversham, the full brother to two time Horse of the Year, California Chrome! Chromies rejoice as today is the 7th birthday of California Chrome and tomorrow, Faversham will race in the California Cup, just like Chrome did before he started down the Road to the Kentucky Derby!
Continue reading “The Future for Faversham”
Share This: 
As the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics started a few days ago, I quickly lost interest following the opening ceremony. I wish all of the athletes luck in pursuit of their Olympic dreams but the featured sports are just not, “The Sport of Kings”. I’ve never been to the Olympics and I am good with that. The closest I have ever been to anything Olympic was this street art when I visited Sydney in September of 2011. All the while, when I was checking out koalas and joeys, my favorite thing about Australia was foaling and I didn’t even know it. Winx was born on 9/14/11 and racing has never been the same for Sydney or the world. Winx is my favorite Olympian of the Outback!
Continue reading “Olympian of the Outback: Winx!”
Share This: 
Her halter’s nameplate reads, “Come Follow Me” and her beauty made it desirable to do so. While many American’s were busy getting ready for the Super Bowl, I found the preparations at Fasig-Tipton to hold more of my personal interests. Today, Fasig-Tipton in Lexington, KY will hold the 2018 edition of their two day Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale. While visiting the barns yesterday morning, I took time to inspect a few of this sales favorites at Fasig-Tipton.
Continue reading “Favorites at Fasig-Tipton”
Share This: 
Are you ready for The World’s Richest Race? Don’t despair. Read on and I’ll break it down and make it real simple for you. This is your portal to The Pegasus World Cup.
Continue reading “Portal To The Pegasus”
Share This: 
The cream of the crop have been crowned! The 2017 edition of the Eclipse Awards was held tonight, 1/25/18. There was a most deserving horse selected in all equine categories. Read on to learn how your favorite athlete’s performance on the track led to the most prestigious award in North American Thoroughbred racing.
Continue reading “Equine Eclipse Awards”
Share This: 
Same sire, same dam, hold onto your horses, it’s Faversham! The old phrase that lightening doesn’t strike the same place twice is a sham. In fact, it is totally wrong, some places get struck over a hundred times a year and all we Chromies really want is one more time, one more chance. California Chrome has 3 full siblings and we are hoping the youngest has what it takes to follow in his brother’s hooveprints.
Continue reading “A Following For Faversham”
Share This: 
When life hands you snow, make burgoo! First, I would like to thank everyone who contributed with a prospective name for the new guest chef that will be used to share the many track favorite and comfort food and drink recipes that Thoroughbred U has collected. The horse plush has been named, Horseradish. Today we feature, Chef Horseradish Dishes, with burgoo on the menu.
Continue reading “Burgoo on the Menu”
Share This: 
The sale was a success as was getting some new foal photos and video! Keeneland’s 2018 January Horses of All Ages Sale concluded Thursday, 1/11 with growth in all prices to yield strong results. Reportedly, two 2018 foals were born just in time to make their own debut in the sale as well and I have some adorable images of one. Watch her short video included in this concise sales summary.
Continue reading “Sales Goals and New Foals”
Share This: 
The new year is here and it’s about time for a foaling frenzy! Due to the January 1st birthday, that all Northern Hemisphere Thoroughbreds must share, it is of upmost importance that no newborn be born prior to that day but we see a rapid upswing in foals thereafter. A few foals have already made their arrival. Literally, several hundred per sire are on the way, fathered by the most popular of studs. Most horse farm tours are open to stallion visits but naturally the very pregnant mares and new foals are sheltered and protected. My best chances, for now, of seeing the babies, is at the sales. With the majority of the broodmares currently pregnant there are usually a few who give birth while they are in the sales barns. I am hoping to see some of the newest foals to the Thoroughbreds, we love so much, tomorrow. Read on to see which foals I am in most anticipation of as I am foaling in love.
Continue reading “Foaling In Love”
Share This: 
Happy New Year! Be careful with your celebrations tonight because there is a whole lot to look forward to in the fresh new year. Racing fans, get ready to be thrilled by the brand new 3 year-olds! When the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, all of the Northern Hemisphere Thoroughbreds celebrate the same birthday, each aging 1 year. These upcoming 3 year-olds are full of budding talent and well on their way down “The Road to the Kentucky Derby.”
Continue reading “Start 2018 With Your Kentucky Derby Dream”
Share This: