Is A Successful Saratoga Meet A Fast Track To The Freshman Sire Title?
The Saratoga Race Course meet is one of the most heavily examined on the calendar for freshman sire performance, but bloodstock editor Joe Nevills examines whether leading the rookie sires by wins at the meet makes ending the year with the overall freshman title a sure thing. Read more
Freud’s Two-Decade Reign As The King Of New York
Sequel New York’s flagship sire has been a standard bearer in the Empire State for two decades. Sequel’s Carlos Manresa discusses which crosses work best with Freud, and what has made his foals stand out over the course of his career. Read more
Racing’s Hottest Rivalry Is A Stonestreet Exacta
Distaffers Clairiere and Malathaat, both products of the Stonestreet Farm breeding program, have established themselves as two of the most evenly-matched rivals at the sport’s top level over the past two years. A look at their rivalry, and how their stories and pedigrees compare and contrast between their frequent meetings. Read more
Classic Causeway Does It All As A Margaux Farm Grad
Dual surface star Classic Causeway received his early training at Margaux Farm in Kentucky. Trainer Dermot Littlefield and rider Travis Warnken revisit the colt’s time at the farm, and how they applied their training philosophies to the future Grade 1 winner. Read more
The Steeplechase Star That Helped Graham Motion Along As A Horseman
Trainer Graham Motion recalls the effect that Hall of Fame steeplechaser Flatterer had on his life and career. Read more
Laminitis Vs. Navicular Syndrome
Dr. Craig Lesser of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital explains the differences in treatment and diagnosis for laminitis and navicular syndrome. Read more
Empress Irene Propels Miller To Front Of The Breeder Award Race
A look at Pennsylvania’s leading earners of breeder award incentives through the first four months of 2022, led by Richard Miller’s Mountain Springs Stable. Read more
First Yearlings At Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale
A list of the stallions whose first crops of yearlings are represented the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale catalog, along with the farm where they are currently advertised. Read More