Danza Puts Eclipse in Derby Spotlight
Danza did more than help resurrect the career of an aging TV star when he ran off the screen in the April 12 Arkansas Derby (gr. I).
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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.
Read MoreWho’s the Boss? It Could be Danza…
The nights were long this winter for Kentucky Derby buzz horse Danza, a muscular sprinter with a rich, dark mahogany coat. But that brand-new life might be just around the turn.
Read MorePletcher 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.
Read MoreTwinspires.com Presents Derby Dreams: Danza
“Believe Big.” That’s the tagline on all the promotional materials for Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, and the philosophy paid off with Danza.
Read MoreEclipse Looks Ahead to Potentially Monstrous Derby/Oaks Weekend in Kentucky
The baby blue and black silks of Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners will be prominently on display at Churchill Downs on May 2 and 3, Kentucky Derby/Oaks weekend.
Read MoreEclipse Heads to Kentucky Derby After Danza Dazzles In $1 Million Arkansas Derby
Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners’ three-year-old colt Danza pulled off a dominating win in the Grade 1 $1,000,000 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park Saturday.
Read MoreDanza Seeks Berth into Kentucky Derby in Saturday’s G1, $1 Million Arkansas Derby
Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners’ three-year-old colt Danza will run in the $1,000,000 Grade 1 Arkansas Derby on Saturday at Oaklawn Park.
Read MoreEclipse 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.
Read MoreEclipse Endeavors Saturday Stakes Double-Header
An exciting weekend is on the horizon for Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners as Amira’s Prince, Bee Brave and Bajan will be making stakes appearances.
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