Rain has been known to dampen the spirits of many a person. But not trainer Shug McGaughey, especially on a gray October afternoon in 1995.
Tag: The Sport
Sovereignty Crowned Horse of the Year to Headline 2025 Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards
After a campaign highlighted by wins in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets, and DraftKings Travers Stakes, Sovereignty was honored as 2025’s Horse of the Year Jan. 22 at the 55th annual Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards ceremonies at The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Fla.
Byron King’s Derby Dozen for Jan. 22
BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his inaugural Derby Dozen for 2026, with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 2.
Bricks and Mortar: From Adversity Emerged a Champion
The Thoroughbred is known for its athletic prowess and tenacious spirit, qualities that the humblest of claimers or the grandest of champions can show when put to the test. When an injury sends a horse to the sidelines, their performance when they return to the racetrack can show fans what that particular competitor is made of.
