Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey will have a runner in the May 20 Preakness Stakes for the first time in 10 years when he saddles Perform in the second jewel of the Triple Crown.
Tag: The Life
A Rosy Ride to Kentucky Derby Winner’s Circle for Commonwealth Shareholders With Mage
Dustin Potter did not have high expectations when he bought 50 shares at $50 apiece in an unraced 2-year-old based at Gulfstream Park.
Mary Ellet a Shining Star Behind the Scenes for Pletcher Barn at Churchill Downs
She sits calmly in the saddle as she leads horses around Churchill Downs, often with the sun glinting off her sunglasses. Mary Ellet, 29, was raised in Southern California. She is currently based in Kentucky where she ponies for the Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher’s barn in the morning.
Mike Repole’s Kentucky Derby Diary: ‘A Kid From Queens’ Living a Dream
Prominent owner Mike Repole is living the American dream. He grew up in Queens, N.Y. His mother, Anna, was a seamstress and his father, Benny, was a waiter. He developed a passion for racing while making frequent trips to nearby Aqueduct Racetrack.
