Each spring 3-year-olds take center stage at Churchill Downs for the historic Longines Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.
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Derby Diaries: Patrick O’Neill Describes ‘Unbelievable’ Ride to Derby With Hot Rod Charlie
Patrick O’Neill, nephew to two-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Doug O’Neill and top bloodstock agent Dennis O’Neill, had a different interest from most college kids when he was an undergraduate student and a member of Brown University’s football team. He insisted on adding TVG to the fraternity house’s cable television package; he was the one who watched horse racing at every opportunity, including in class, and in film study prior to practice.
Boat Racing’s Story of Brotherhood, Plus Patrick O’Neill Talks Derby Fever, Hot Rod Charlie, and More
Boat Racing is co-owner of Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby winner Hot Rod Charlie, one of the leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby P
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Arktikos, Unwrapping the Package
Arktikos is in the 2020 Class of the Thoroughbred Makeover, so I untied the ribbon on the package last year to begin preparing. Early on I found an easygoing, curious, young horse with a baby brain. I began working on dressage basics with him. He was quick to respond to the leg and learned to go forward and yield quite easily. We worked on basic transitions and simple leg yielding to build balance, obedience, and suppleness. He was calm and happy for grooming, tacking, and in his work.
