Sean Clancy has worn his share of hats over the years: rider, bloodstock agent, journalist, and now owner of a Breeders’ Cup contender. This former steeplechase jockey turned Eclipse Award-winning writer has parlayed his decades of experience with equine athletes into the fortuitous purchase of Adonius, a Soldier’s Call gelding trained by Rebecca Menzies.
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2026 Raven Run Stakes at a Glance
For a fleet, 3-year-old filly sprinter who may not be ready to face their elders in the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint, Saturday’s Lexus Raven Run Stakes at Keeneland is a rather nice option.
Rookie Rankings for 2027 Kentucky Derby Prospects: Oct. 12 Edition
Not every talented racehorse winds up competing in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs. There are many reasons why. Some horses mature too soon, or too late, to compete on the first Saturday in May. Others prefer to race at a different distance or surface than the Kentucky Derby’s 1 1/4 miles on dirt.
Tam Tam Coasts to Front-Running Score in Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup
Tam Tam proved superior to the 3-year-old grass fillies in California by capturing the Aug. 22 Del Mar Oaks Presented by Keeneland Sales. Now, she has made a compelling case for being the best 3-year-old turf filly in Kentucky, if not the country.
