Calhoun has a real Oaks Connection

  The Kentucky Oaks is one of those races horsemen dream about. Although it does not get the same notoriety as its twin brother, the Kentucky Derby, this race was born the very same year (1875) and has been run every year since. Sending a fast filly to the starting...

Golden Pal teaches class in Shakertown Stakes

  Opening weekend at Keeneland Race Course featured some fantastic action in the world of Thoroughbred racing. Stakes races galore produced some exciting finishes. There was one runner that even offered up an educational session. That is said because Golden Pal was...

Pletcher building an Oaks Nest in Ashland

The Spring of every year can be about building young racehorses. For trainer Todd Pletcher, one of the focal points is constructing a solid Nest. Fabulously successful over the years, this Texas-born Thoroughbred trainer has proven to be one of the best in the game....

Was losing winning for Smile Happy ???

One of the most interesting things about the Kentucky Derby is you just can’t know who is going to win. When you combine a huge number of runners with a distance none have ever run before and add the inexperience of most of these three-year-olds it equals uncertainty....

Derby prep trifecta

  The great thing about Thoroughbred horse racing is that the thrills are always there. The springtime, however, lends an all-new excitement as dreams of Kentucky Derby glory are dancing through the minds of many.  Of course, the key to winning the world’s most famous...