Running down the 150th Clark at Churchill Downs

by | Nov 24, 2024 | Blog

    For 150 consecutive years the Kentucky Derby has been run at Churchill Downs. On November 29, the Clark Stakes will be run at Churchill Downs for…you guessed it…the 150th time. Let’s take a look at the entrants of this $600,000 centerpiece of the Fall Meet beneath...

Mystik Dan Shows some Derby vision

by | Feb 27, 2024 | Blog

  One of the most mysterious things in the sports world today is finding the formula for a Kentucky Derby winner. How do you make it happen? Bloodlines, workout patterns, prep race competition, what’s the solution? Perhaps it will take a Mystik to find the answer.  ...

Stephen Foster stakes looks like a loaded baked potato

by | Jun 28, 2023 | Blog

  For those of us that like to eat, a loaded baked potato is a delectable delight. Piled high with potatoey goodness, this mouth-watering dish does a body good. A quick glance at the Stephen Foster Stakes on July 1  reminds us of one of those spectacular spuds....

McPeek barn builds a Classic win in Belmont Derby

by | Jul 14, 2022 | Blog

Ain’t it great when a good plan comes together. It’s especially satisfying when the formulation happens to be one few others could figure. Kenny McPeek is one of those recognizable figures in the Thoroughbred racing game. Having enjoyed much success during a decorated...

Creative Minister hopes to measure up in Preakness

by | May 15, 2022 | Blog

There comes a time in every athlete’s life when you have to figure out just how good you really are. You can’t know how big you are unless you stand next to the measuring tape. For one striking Thoroughbred, the Preakness Stakes will tell us just how tall he...