A Gentleman of Racing: Rick Porter
Rick Porter, who passed away June 7, 2021 was not just an owner of great racehorses. He was also a fan. […]
Fox Hill Farms
Champions Songbird, Havre de Grace top list of Porter’s best
We honor the late Rick Porter by remembering the outstanding runners campaigned in Fox Hill Farms’ distinctive red and white silks. […]
Pixelate cuts it close in Woodchopper; Whoa Nellie fuels Jones’ hopes
Godolphin’s homebred Pixelate was the one to beat in Saturday’s $75,000 Woodchopper Stakes at Fair Grounds, if the 17-10 favorite could get going in time at a mile. The Mike Stidham trainee did just that, […]
Jolie Olimpica good as gold in Monrovia
Brazilian import Jolie Olimpica thrived on the cutback in Monday’s $201,000 Monrovia (G2) and nearly equaled her own 5 1/2-furlong course record at Santa Anita. Patiently handled by Hall of Famer Mike Smith, the 9-10 […]
Unbeaten Jolie Olimpica sets course record in Las Cienegas; Queen all heart in La Canada
Unbeaten Brazilian star Jolie Olimpica made quite a statement in her course-record U.S. premiere in Saturday’s $100,000 Las Cienegas (G3) at Santa Anita. The 6-5 favorite cruised 5 1/2 furlongs in 1:01.00 in the style […]
Kentucky Derby Report: Omaha Beach continues to surge
Omaha Beach ran big in his final prep for the 145th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby on May 4, turning back a quality rival and posting a one-length win in the $1 million Arkansas […]