Month: March 2021

KY Derby Museum Seeks Best Derby Stories

The Kentucky Derby Museum is launching the “Best Kentucky Derby Stories” Contest. Contestants from anywhere in the world can submit their story along with photos or videos on derbymuseum.org.

Any stories submitted will be shared on Kentucky Derby Museum's social media pages and website and will also be displayed at the Museum. Participants are encouraged to share their story on social media by tagging Kentucky Derby Museum and using the hashtags, #MyDerbyStory and #DerbyEveryDay.

Grand Prize winner receives:

  • A box at Churchill Downs during the Spring Meet (excluding Derby week)
  • VIP Golf Cart tour at Churchill Downs for four people
  • Set of four Derby 147 Derby glasses
  • Membership to Kentucky Derby Museum for one year

First, second and third place and Viewer's Choice winners receive everything but the Churchill Downs box.

The contest is now open and the deadline to submit a story is Apr. 16. The public can vote for the viewer's choice award Apr. 17-21. Winners will be announced at the end of April.

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A Fresh Look with Ghislain Bozo

Continuing our series featuring feedback on the European stallion with first runners this year, bloodstock agent Ghislain Bozo of Meridian International shares his view with a particular focus on the French scene.

He said, “Generally speaking it is always tough to get a strong idea of the first-season sires at this stage but of course we are always keeping our ears open. I'm always a little but careful when the talk is too hot but this time there has been no strong word like we might have had in the past.

“I am involved in a couple of stallions myself so I am trying to be objective but I hear a lot about the 2-year-olds by Almanzor (Fr). People seem to like them and a lot of them are very nice looking but they are probably going to take a bit of time. 

“I like the stock of Ribchester (Ire) and obviously that is the same Iffraaj (GB) line, and again they may take a bit of time. We have some by Churchill (Ire) who are very nice but not early types.”

Bozo also highlighted a young son of Dark Angel (Ire) at stud in France. He added, “We also have some 2-year-olds by Birchwood (Ire). They look racy and I think the trainers like them, and they are going to be probably the most precocious ones. They seem consistent, very good in their heads and straightforward horses, which is a very good sign. 

“Another stallion I like is Al Shaqab's Al Wukair (Ire) and I think there is a positive word about his stock. The same can be said for Zarak (Fr). There have been a lot of good comments from trainers and breeders about his stock.

“I don't have a strong feeling for one horse in particular but I will be following these stallions with particular interest as the season progresses.”

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