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Commentator towers over foes in Mass Cap

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Perhaps because he's getting a little older himself, trainer Nick Zito has come to appreciate the virtues of having a top older horse in his barn.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2008

Whitney horses move to Lukas barn

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

D. Wayne Lukas and Marylou Whitney, two of the most powerful names in Thoroughbred racing, are joining forces. Whitney has retained Lukas to be her private trainer, replacing Reynaldo Abreu.

Story | Conversation | May 25, 2007

$16M colt Green Monkey won't race in '06

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

The Green Monkey, who sold for a world-record $16 million at the Fasig-Tipton 2-year-old-in-training auction earlier this year, has been sent to his owner's farm in Kentucky and won't make it to the races until next year.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2006

Ward filly back from break

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

For All We Know, owned by John Oxley and trained by John Ward, comes into the six-furlong Floral Park off a seven-month layoff.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 2006

Bernardini the toast of the Travers

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

ernardini flew under the radar in the Preakness. He simply flew in the Jim Dandy. If he can replicate either one of those dazzling performances in Saturday's $1 million Travers, Bernardini will fly to the head of the 3-year-old division.

Story | Conversation | August 24, 2006

Bernardini gets post 5 in Travers

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Preakness and Jim Dandy winner Bernardini drew post 5 and was installed as the even-money favorite for Saturday's $1 million Travers Stakes (ESPN 5 p.m. ET) at Saratoga during Wednesday morning's post position draw.

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2006

Strong Contender wins big

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Strong Contender served notice that he might be a factor in the 3-year-old division during the second half of the year with a 7 3/4-length victory in Tuesday's Grade 2, $150,000 Dwyer Stakes at Belmont Park.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2006

Zito looks to get ball rolling

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

At this stage, Great Point is Zito's top 3-year-old prospect.

Story | Conversation | February 28, 2006

Spun Sugar hits spot

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Spun Sugar and Sis City, the Grade 1 Ashland winner, head an Alabama field that has been riddled with defections.

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2005

Sense of Style impressive

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Sense of Style impressive

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2004

Sense of Style rises

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

The jump from the maiden ranks to graded stakes company can be daunting, and one that trainers are often leery to make. In the case of the juvenile filly Sense of Style, trainer Patrick Biancone is relishing the chance to run her in Friday's Grade 2, $250

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2004

Hold That Tiger could return to U.S.

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Hold That Tiger, who finished third in last October's Breeders' Cup Juvenile, is expected to return to North America and take on Mineshaft in the Grade 1, $500,000 Woodward Stakes at Belmont Park on Sept. 6.

Story | Conversation | August 28, 2003

Sky Mesa's schedule hits snag

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Sky Mesa's schedule hits snag

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2003

Key variables: Distance and the start

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Trainers may fall on both sides of the issue of whether it was a good decision to increase the distance of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile to nine furlongs. But, most trainers agree on how important the break will be in determining the outcome.

Story | October 24, 2002

Sky Mesa, Toccet draw outside posts

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

With only about a 150-yard run to the first turn, and a full field entered for Saturday's Breeders' Cup Juvenile, post position figures to play a significant role in the outcome of the race.

Story | October 23, 2002
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