Whitney homebred Pretty Birdie wires Schuylerville
The sight of the late Marylou Whitney’s homebred Pretty Birdie wiring the $150,000 Schuylerville S. (G3) added another layer of emotion to Saratoga’s opening day. […]
Marylou Whitney
McKinzie scores effortless Whitney victory
by Teresa Genaro When you have a horse that has finished first or second in all but one of his 12 starts, it might seem a bit churlish to be disappointed at missed opportunities and […]
Honors pour in for Marylou Whitney at Saratoga as legacy remembered
by TERESA GENARO SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — When the death of Marylou Whitney was announced on July 19 at Saratoga, tributes and obituaries appeared not just in Saratoga Springs, her hometown, but also in newspapers […]
Racing world mourns passing of Marylou Whitney
A pall was cast over Saratoga, and spread throughout the racing world, Friday afternoon with news of the passing of Marylou Whitney. Respected as an owner/breeder and beloved as a philanthropist, the racing icon and […]
Bird Song retired from racing
Marylou Whitney’s Grade 2-winning homebred Bird Song has been retired, trainer Ian Wilkes announced. “He’s been a special horse to us on the racetrack,” Wilkes said. “He’s retired happy, healthy and sound so that’s really […]