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Nearly a year after his death, Galileo's influence as strong as ever

It has been nearly 11 months since Galileo, one of the greatest sires of the modern era, died at age 23 at Coolmore's Irish headquarters. However, there has been no slackening in the continuing construction of his ultimate legacy. Galileo, who still has several crops to come on the racetrack, and two of his sons swept the three European classics contested over the weekend to kick off what could be a stellar month for this bloodline.

Nicole RussoJun 06, 2022

Sires Flatter, Irish War Cry, Army Mule well represented as Ocala breeze show concludes

The hard-knocking late sire Flatter, along with freshman sires Irish War Cry and Army Mule, were represented by the standouts as the marathon breeze show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s June sale of 2-year-olds and horses of racing age concluded Saturday.

Nicole RussoJun 05, 2022

American Pharoah, Justify have a big week for Coolmore

Triple Crown winners American Pharoah and Justify share a stallion barn at Coolmore's Ashford Stud in Kentucky. As the anniversaries of their respective triumphs in the American classic series approach, both had a banner weekend internationally as they continue to build their careers as young sires.

Nicole RussoMay 30, 2022

Airdrie sires enjoying strong Triple Crown

Creative Minister, by Creative Cause, continued a solid spring for the Airdrie Stud stallion roster as he finished third in the Preakness Stakes.

Nicole RussoMay 23, 2022

Sons of Scat Daddy reach milestones

Coolmore has invested heavily in carrying on the torch of its late classic sire Scat Daddy, who died suddenly in late 2015. Its efforts to keep the flame alive are paying off, as two of Scat Daddy's sons, including Triple Crown winner Justify, achieved milestones on Sunday.

Nicole RussoMay 23, 2022

Early Voting adds a classic victory to granddam Silken Cat's achievements

Canadian champions who have gone on to be successful broodmares continued to make an impact on this spring's Triple Crown series, as Preakness Stakes winner Early Voting extended the legacy of his granddam, the late Silken Cat.

Nicole RussoMay 23, 2022

Gun Runner's meteoric rise continues with Early Voting

Preakness Stakes victor Early Voting continued the remarkable ascent into North America's elite sires for Horse of the Year Gun Runner, who now has an American classic winner to boast from his record-setting first crop.

Nicole RussoMay 23, 2022

Preakness 2022: A look at pedigrees in the field

Smart Strike and his sons have been extremely successful in producing stamina for the Triple Crown series – and, indeed, have stood out in the Preakness Stakes, specifically. That history is one of the best things that longshots Fenwick and Skippylongstocking will have going for them in Saturday’s Preakness.

Nicole RussoMay 21, 2022

Preakness 2022: Hands-on owners enjoying the ride with homebred Secret Oath

Rob and Stacy Mitchell take pride in being hands-on owners and breeders, doing their own work with their horses at their Briland Farm in Lexington, Ky. That includes delivering the foals. As the Mitchells' homebred Kentucky Oaks winner Secret Oath faces males again in Saturday's Preakness Stakes, the couple may still be in Lexington awaiting a very special delivery.

Nicole RussoMay 18, 2022

Creative Minister carries Winchell blood while bidding to upset Epicenter in Preakness

Creative Minister was a 2 3/4-length winner of a salty allowance race at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May, some seven hours before Epicenter carried the Winchell Thoroughbreds colors to a game second in the Kentucky Derby. The two colts will converge in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. Ironically, Creative Minister, who races for Fern Circle Stables, Back Racing, and trainer Kenny McPeek, is from a Winchell foundation family and will now seek to upset their star colt in the Preakness.

Nicole RussoMay 16, 2022

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