Candied Gets Back to Winner’s Circle in Allaire du Pont
After a series of near misses, Candied made it back to the winner’s circle May 16, winning the $125,000 Allaire du Pont Distaff Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.
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Kentucky Derby 2025: Journalism’s Camp Offers No Excuses for Runner-Up Finish
It would have been easy for Journalism’s connections to make excuses after his second-place finish as the 3-1 favorite in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. After all, not only had Journalism never competed over a wet racetrack prior to the race, he had never even stepped foot on an “off” track at any point in his career before the walkover for the Derby.
Read MoreBelieving big: Eclipse Thoroughbreds founder Aron Wellman writes his own Kentucky Derby story with Journalism
In a major interview, Jay Hovdey speaks to the president of the hugely successful partnership group behind the Derby favorite
Read MoreBuilt to Skip Kentucky Derby in Favor of Pat Day Mile
When Kentucky Derby (G1) entries are taken the morning of April 26, Built ‘s name will not be present. Instead, owner Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and trainer Wayne Catalano will enter the son of Hard Spun on the Derby’s May 3 undercard in the $600,000 Pat Day Mile Stakes (G2).
Read MoreJournalism Arrives at Churchill Downs for Derby
The morning hustle and bustle of the Churchill Downs backside had long subsided by the time a Brook Ledge van rolled up outside of Michael McCarthy’s barn at about 4:30 p.m. ET. Yet, there was still a feeling of excitement and anticipation as Journalism , the expected Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite, stepped off the van and into the shedrow.
Read More‘An amazing style and an amazing horse’ – Journalism Maintains Pole Position with Santa Anita Success
As they began the turn for home in last Saturday’s Santa Anita Derby, hot favorite Journalism suddenly looked in all sorts of bother. By the time this exciting colt hit the line, he had solidified his position as the leading three-year-old dirt runner in the US.
Read MoreJournalism Overcomes Trouble for Santa Anita Derby Win
Though trainer Michael McCarthy might have ideally wished that Journalism had an easier trip in the April 5 Santa Anita Derby (G1), the colt faced several challenges and overcame each one spectacularly.
Read MoreJournalism to Coolmore America Upon Retirement
The Coolmore partners, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith, have reached an agreement to stand leading Kentucky Derby contender Journalism at Ashford Stud upon his retirement.
Read MoreAron Wellman Joins the TDN Writers’ Room Podcast, presented by Keeneland
By: TDN Aron Wellman, the president and founder of Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, has had big days, buy maybe nothing quite like the one he had last Saturday. Horses owned in part by Eclipse won the GI Santa Anita Handicap, the GII San Felipe and the GIII Herecomesthebride Stakes. And while that was going on he […]
Read MoreGainesway Secures Breeding Rights to MGISW Locked
Locked, a son of Gun Runner, won the March 1 Santa Anita Handicap (G1).
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