Can Mackinnon keep on winning?

January 1 obviously marks the beginning of a new year. But it also could be the dawning of a new day for a talented young Thoroughbred. Mackinnon had a fabulous two-year-old year running out of the Doug O’Neill barn. Showing a tremendous turn of foot down the...

Hot Rod Charlie ready for another run

  Gentlemen…start your engines. Is that the phrase Thoroughbred trainer Doug O’Neill has beckoned to the last couple of years? Perhaps not, but he is tuning up a Hot Rod for what he hopes will be another big season of running. Hot Rod Charlie has been a real...

DR. Schivel capping a great campaign in the Malibu

  The grade 1 Malibu Stakes on opening day at Santa Anita has long been a showcase for speedy three year olds. This 2021 edition offers up more of the same, but one of the entrants may view it as a little more than just a chance to display his talent. Dr. Schivel...