Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from a major weekend of racing centered around the inaugural running of the $1 million California Crown Stakes presented by SirDavis American Whisky Saturday at Santa Anita Park.
Month: September 2024
Five Food and Drink Options for Keeneland First-Timers
You’ve heard for years that Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky., is a must-visit destination if you consider yourself a fan of Thoroughbred racing.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Stories: Rewarding Journey for Friend of Dubai
Kimberly Quinn rode with Jennifer Blades at Willowbrooke Farm. Kimberly was in search of her next horse when Friend of Dubai joined the CANTER Michigan herd at the farm. Friend of Dubai, a 2016 dark bay Thoroughbred gelding, had raced 21 times and earned $30,523 over his three-year career. Friend of Dubai had only two under-saddle rides off the track, so when Kimberly inquired about him Jennifer said that she was "uncertain about his potential.”
Thorpedo Anna Rewards Breeder Judy Hicks’ Dedication and Persistence
Judy Hicks had almost reached her breaking point not long ago. When she and her husband, R.W., purchased Brookstown Farm near Versailles, Ky., in 1983, they knew the business of breeding Thoroughbreds could be richly rewarding. They also realized it would very likely be fraught with setbacks.
