Long before Secretariat and Riva Ridge carried the colors of Meadow Stable to Triple Crown glory, those blue and white checkered silks of the Chenery family were made famous by one of the best horses of an earlier generation.
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Buying Stock in Capo Kane on the 2021 Kentucky Derby Trail
Making the Grade, which will run through the 2021 Triple Crown races, focuses on the winners or top performers of the key races, usually from the previous weekend, who could make an impact on the Triple Crown. We’ll be taking a close look at impressive winners and evaluating their chances to win classic races based upon ability, running style, connections (owner, trainer, jockey), and pedigree.
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Lecomte Stakes Winners
The Louisiana path to the Kentucky Derby begins this Saturday, with the running of the Grade 3 Lecomte Stakes.
Garrett Gomez: A Stellar Yet Star-Crossed Rider
The year was 2006 and Ron Anderson, agent to the stars, was trying to determine his next move following the retirement of Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey. Although he had been contacted by a number of prominent riders seeking his services, nothing felt quite right. Then Julio Canani, a trainer based on the West Coast, called. “J.C., what’s up?” Anderson said. “Somebody here needs to talk to you,” Canani replied.
