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Young Eclipse Partnership has Long Roots

LOUISVILLE – Lee Midkiff has officially given those around him permission to tell him to shut up. On the instances when the chairman of Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners finds himself bemoaning certain duties – the 5 a.m. treks to see the partnership’s horses on the racetrack, the managing of partners who want to be there for the top-level races – Midkiff is learning to maintain perspective.

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Pletcher Believes Danza Peaking at Right Time

While Todd Pletcher often gives his horses more rest between starts than the three weeks afforded his Arkansas Derby (gr. I) winner Danza before this year’s Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), the trainer believes the Street Boss colt can deliver another top effort May 3 at Churchill Downs.

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Eclipse Active at Keeneland and Santa Anita this Weekend

Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners will be well represented on the racing front this weekend. Charlie Em (GB) will race at Santa Anita in an Allowance race on Friday. Practising (GB) will run in the $150,000 Providencia Stakes G3 and Norastone in the $200,000 Evening Jewel Stakes both at Santa Anita on Saturday. Patrioticandproud will also race Saturday at historic Keeneland.

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