The inspiring story of California Chrome that feels more like a fairy tale opened when first-time breeders Steve Coburn and Perry Martin purchased Love the Chase for $8,000. The mare was slightly built and not much to behold, especially when she ran. She had won once in six career starts. A groom thought so little of their decision to buy Love the Chase that he was overheard ridiculing it as a “dumb ass” move. Their stable name – Dumb Ass Partners – was born.
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2022 Kentucky Oaks Hopeful Snapshot: Secret Oath
Welcome to 2022 Kentucky Oaks Prospect Snapshots, where periodically we’ll profile a contender for the May 6 Longines Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs, the female equivalent of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.
Five Key Takeaways You Need to Know from Rebel Stakes Weekend
Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from the $1 million Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park on Saturday and other major developments this weekend:
Champion Letruska Returns a Winner in Royal Delta
Letruska is back. The champion older dirt female of 2021 gave notice that her 2022 season could be one to watch Feb. 26 with what trainer Fausto Gutierrez called "a spectacular performance" in the $150,000 Grade 3 Royal Delta Stakes at Gulfstream Park.
