Sharing with you my fascinating discoveries about Thoroughbred racing, sales, fashion, food, beverage, tips and more.
Old Friends Farm is celebrating its 15th year of rescuing retired Thoroughbreds. Operating at 3 locations and home to hundreds of horses, the Georgetown, KY farm is full of famous champions and a broad spectrum of former Thoroughbred racehorses. On a beautiful Kentucky Fall day I paid the farm another visit.
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The site of a Thoroughbred always leaves me wanting More! As the 13 session long, Keeneland September Yearling Sale has 3 more days to go we have one Mo weekend to see Mo yearlings, spend or make Mo money and meanwhile enjoy some Mo racing. Uncle Mo was well represented at Keeneland’s sale and he has a couple more hips in the final 3 sessions. Additionally, he has sired several horses racing word-wide over these next 3 days. If you are looking for something Mo, please, read on.
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This week brought the disappointing news that no one wanted but many had already suspected. Our 13th Triple Crown winner, Justify, retired from racing. Justify achieved more than I ever would have expected but his 111 day racing career ended sooner than I anticipated. There are several more races I would have enjoyed seeing him participate in but tragically that won’t happen now. This got me to thinking, what are our assumptions about a triple crown winner? Thus, I set out to examine the triple crown trends.
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Are you planning on doing a little baking for the Belmont? Check out Chef Horseradish’s home cooking to find the race recipe that is right for you. This weekend’s big races are at Belmont Park in Elmont, NY. When Horseradish thinks of New York, he thinks of Thoroughbred racing and cheesecake. He also thinks he needs his time for handicapping and his money for wagering. Horseradish has his spin on the classic desert that will leave you with time and money.
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It seems like everyone has their own opinion on this year’s Belmont Stakes and I could not be happier to read and learn about all of the varied perspectives on this race. There is a wealth of information available if you have the time or the interest. For those craving a refresher or the simple facts ahead of this weekend’s race, here are the basics of the Belmont Stakes.
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I’ve been chilling with my Chromies this week. A gracious friend invited me along for her birthday party and The Chrome Experience and what an experience it was! Two time Horse of the Year, California Chrome will soon be shipping to Chile for their breeding season. There are just a few more dates to visit with Chrome while he is still at home, in America.
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This weekend’s wagering should be easy as cake. Well, at least I have the right recipe to share with you. With help from Horseradish, we bring you the perfect race day desert for the Black-Eyed Susan and the Preakness Stakes.
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Are you Preakness prepared? Well, don’t despair. Thoroughbred U is there, for all you race day cares! Read on if you dare, to become well aware…
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Happy Marether’s Day to everyone! This weekend we celebrate a special holiday to honor all of the mothers who brought us into this world and cared for us so dearly. I am especially thankful to have a great mom myself. Tomorrow is Mother’s Day and it seemed a fitting time to focus on some of the outstanding broodmares. Thoroughbreds have mothers too and they are important to the pedigree and to the emotional and physical soundness of the foals that grow up to be the best racing champions.
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Welcome to the Mid-Summer Derby! Tonight the 148th edition of America’s oldest 3 year-old stakes takes place in the Graveyard of Champions.
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