Romans sends out Thorn Song for River City 'Cap
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormDale Romans has won six Grade 1 races in his 22-year training career, and in virtually no time flat, he can run down the names of them all.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Leah's Secret pads earnings in Chilukki
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormThe rich got richer Sunday when Leah's Secret, the leading earner in the field, got a textbook stalking trip under Rene Douglas before driving clear to capture the Grade 2 Chilukki Stakes at Churchill Downs.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008Young winners of Churchill stakes target big things
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormA pair of locally entrenched trainers were teased with visions of far greater feats six months hence when Sara Louise and Capt. Candyman Can powered to impressive Grade 3 victories Saturday at Churchill.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2008Leah's Secret pads earnings in Grade 2 Chilukki
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormThe rich got richer Sunday when Leah's Secret, the leading earner in the field, got a textbook stalking trip under Rene Douglas before driving clear to capture the Grade 2 Chilukki Stakes at Churchill Downs.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2008Biancone poised to return from one-year ban
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormPatrick Biancone, the controversial trainer who was suspended for one year by Kentucky authorities when cobra venom was found in one of his barn offices, is looking to return to training as early as Saturday.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008Modest beginnings for Iroquois cast
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormThe Iroquois Stakes has been won by some terrific 2-year-olds over the years at Churchill Downs, but if a star-to-be is to emerge from the field of eight entered for the 27th running Saturday, he has been in hiding so far.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008Difficult spot for Liberty Bull in $200K Perryville
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormIf career earnings meant anything, Wise Answer and Liberty Bull would have quite the edge Saturday in the $200,000 Perryville Stakes at Keeneland.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008Shadwell Mile: Firm turf should suit Shakis, War Monger
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormThe Keeneland turf course looks green and lush, belying the weeks of drought in the Bluegrass region.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2008Zanjero punches BC ticket
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormBursting through a small opening in the upper stretch, Zanjero, ridden by Shaun Bridgmohan, drew clear from 12-1 shot Extreme Supreme in the Kentucky Cup Classic.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2008Recapturetheglory out due to fever
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormWith Recapturetheglory out of the Preakness lineup, it looks as if this will be the first time since Citation swept the 1948 Triple Crown that only one Derby starter has run back in the Preakness.
Story | Conversation | May 10, 2008If the shoe helps, wear it
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormThe glued-on poly-flex horseshoes worn by Big Brown and Pyro that have helped to make them two of the most well-regarded contenders in the 134th Kentucky Derby.
Story | Conversation | May 01, 2008Rejuvenated Desormeaux fueled by Derby
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormKent Desormeaux said he remembers his first Kentucky Derby ride "like it was yesterday." Eighteen years old and riding a longshot named Purdue King in the 1988 running, Desormeaux was in danger of finishing last before he took drastic action.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2008BC Mile champ Kip Deville returns against tough bunch
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormTop to bottom, the field for the Grade 1 Maker's Mark Mile looks about as good as it can get, with the 2007 BC Mile winner, Kip Deville, set to make his seasonal debut Friday at Keeneland in a field of 11.
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2008Blue Grass draws biggest field in 25 years
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormWith several unexpected entries turning up for the Blue Grass Stakes, the field of 12 will be the largest in the Keeneland showcase since Play Fellow won the 1983 running, assuming all start Saturday.
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2008Albarado retains his hot hand in Keeneland opener
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormGloomy weather and an earlier disqualification couldn't keep Robby Albarado down. But really, what can these days?
Story | Conversation | April 05, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "florida" make the list?