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Before he set records on the racetrack, Secretariat set syndication standard

When Secretariat arrived at Barn 42 at Churchill Downs a half-century ago, he had already put his name in the record books multiple times – remarkable, considering the run he was about to embark upon, beginning with shading two minutes in the Derby. The big red colt, racing as a homebred for Meadow Stables, was already the 1972 Horse of the Year and had already secured part of his future, syndicated for a record $6.08 million to stand at Claiborne Farm.

Nicole RussoMay 01, 2023

Kentucky Derby: Good Magic and his sire, Curlin, each have two runners

Champion Good Magic, who came up just shy in his appearance in the Kentucky Derby, is making a magical Derby debut as a sire.

Nicole RussoMay 01, 2023

Commissioner Dan, at $500K, leads Keeneland April all-ages sale

Commissioner Dan, who was supplemented into the Keeneland April horses of all ages sale after an impressive debut victory last week, sold for $500,000 to lead Sunday night's sale in Lexington, Ky.

Nicole RussoApr 30, 2023

Breeder Amy Moore gives Forte a Virginia connection

The dark bay foal's white markings were distinctive, so much so that he was nicknamed “Gaudy” by the farm staff. But his personality didn't match the moniker at first. “He was somewhat shy when he was with his mother,” breeder Amy Moore recalled of the youngster at her South Gate Farm in Virginia. “He'd hide behind her in the stall.” But now? Forte has come into his own.

Nicole RussoApr 28, 2023

2023 Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Continuar

Nicole RussoApr 26, 2023

Former racehorses compete in Land Rover Kentucky event

While the eyes of the racing world are focusing on the upcoming Kentucky Derby, this week, several former racehorses will chase their own equivalent of a Grade 1 accomplishment. As of Sunday evening, five Thoroughbreds were set to contest North America's most prestigious three-day event, the Land Rover Kentucky five-star, beginning Thursday at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.

Nicole RussoApr 24, 2023

Into Mischief, Speightstown juveniles top Ocala Breeders' preview show

Four-time reigning leading sire Into Mischief and perennially successful stallion Speightstown both factored prominently as the under-tack preview show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s spring sale of 2-year-olds in training concluded.

Nicole RussoApr 23, 2023

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Kingsbarns

Nicole RussoApr 19, 2023

Medaglia d’Oro pursuing Kentucky Oaks sire record with Botanical

Stalwart sire Medaglia d’Oro will try to move into the Kentucky Oaks record books when his daughter Botanical brings a stakes win streak at Turfway Park into in the 149th edition of the filly classic on May 5 at Churchill Downs.

Nicole RussoApr 16, 2023

Pope's big purchase of Tapit Trice in 2021 paying dividends now

Mandy Pope, who breeds and races as Whisper Hill Farm, is known for being a major player at Thoroughbred auctions in North America. She was ready to play at a high level again when a yearling Tapit colt from the family of Eclipse Award champion Jaywalk stepped into the Keeneland September ring in 2021.

Nicole RussoApr 16, 2023

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