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. […]
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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. […]
Pegasus World Cup to feature 10 following defections of Omaha Beach, Spun to Run
Saturday’s $3 million Pegasus World Cup (G1) at Gulfstream Park has lost a pair of key players to scratches, with Omaha Beach and Spun to Run being removed Thursday morning. Trainer Richard Mandella notified Gulfstream officials […]
Pegasus World Cup: Spun to Run, new invitee Tenfold turn in works
Spun to Run, who upset Omaha Beach in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) two back, continued preparation for their rematch in the $3 million Pegasus World Cup (G1) with a leisurely stroll at Palm […]
Omaha Beach ‘smooth’ in Pegasus World Cup work
After missing a planned work due to last week’s foot bruise, Pegasus World Cup (G1) favorite Omaha Beach got back on the tab Sunday with a five-furlong breeze in 1:00.42 at Gulfstream Park. The Richard […]
Omaha Beach looking ‘good’ for Pegasus World Cup after foot bruise
Presumptive Pegasus World Cup (G1) favorite Omaha Beach hasn’t had the smoothest of preparations for his Jan. 25 swan song, with a foot bruise affecting his routine this week at Gulfstream Park. But on Friday, […]
Four quibbles with Eclipse Award finalists
My Eclipse Award ballot largely comports with the finalists announced on Saturday, and only a few of the discrepancies raised an eyebrow. Turf male Mo Forza came as a bit of a curveball as a […]
Pegasus World Cup invitations: Omaha Beach tops list of expected runners
Three Eclipse Award finalists are among the invitees to the Jan. 25 Pegasus World Cup (G1) at Gulfstream Park, but it would be a surprise if they all turned up. While Omaha Beach is confirmed […]
Bricks and Mortar, Maximum Security, Mitole announced as Horse of the Year finalists
Finalists for the 2019 Eclipse Awards were announced Saturday morning, with turf star Bricks and Mortar, three-year-old Maximum Security, and sprint supremo Mitole all up for Horse of the Year honors as well as their […]
Omaha Beach coasts in Malibu for record-breaking Smith
Records take a lifetime of hard work to accomplish, but Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith didn’t have to work hard at all to rack up the magical Grade 1 win number 217. Smith enjoyed […]