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Captivated by Keeneland

There is nothing better than live racing at Keeneland!
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There is nothing better than live racing at Keeneland!
There is nothing better than live racing at Keeneland!

And their off!  Live racing returns to Keeneland today.  This opening weekend of the Spring Meet will feature eight grades stakes races with purses equaling $2.75 million dollars.  The 16 day meet is packed with quality Thoroughbred racing.  I hope many of you get the opportunity to visit Keeneland soon and for those who can not, my favorite race of the meet, the Blue Grass Stakes, will be aired live on NBC Sports Network.  Here is what we have to look forward to at Keeneland this weekend.

 

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Derby, Derby, Everywhere a Derby

Eikleberry is cool,calm and collected as once of his top horses, Peppy Miller, walks the paddock at Turf Paradise.
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Peppy Miller, one of Eikleberry’s top performers, circles in the Turf Paradise paddock.
Peppy Miller, one of Eikleberry’s top performers, circles in the Turf Paradise paddock.

It’s a double Derby weekend!  Louisiana has one, New Mexico has one and in just over a month, Kentucky has the Derby to top all derbies!  We are really entering the final stretch as two of the last 10 KY Derby prep races take place this weekend.  Derby, Derby, everywhere a Derby!

 

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One Dozen Till Derby

Keeneland's racetrack!
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A view from the coveted winner circle at Keeneland!
A view from the coveted winner circle at Keeneland!

Good morning racing fans!  It is an especially early morning for those of you switching to daylight saving time, like myself.  I consider it another sign of spring, which I welcome with open arms.  I am ready for longer evenings, warmer weather, Saint Patrick’s Day and just a dozen more prep races until the Kentucky Derby.   Everything is coming up roses!

 

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Will The Fountain Of Youth Determine Who Is Kentucky Derby Proof?

Tapit, sire to several in the 2018 Fountain of Youth Stakes
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Tapit, sire to several in the 2018 Fountain of Youth Stakes
Tapit, sire to several in the 2018 Fountain of Youth Stakes

The action and the interest in the Kentucky Derby is really heating up!  There are so many news stories and blog posts on the upcoming Fountain of Youth stakes race it is hard to find the time to take it all in.  At Thoroughbred U, I could not be happier to find that there is a wealth of information pouring in.  If you are short on time, this should be a helpful source for the need to know material.

 

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Graydar’s Groundbreaker

Graydar looks great for fan day at Taylor Made Farm
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Graydar is happy to welcome visitors at Taylor Made Farm
Graydar is happy to welcome visitors at Taylor Made Farm

As the Road to the Kentucky Derby winds its way through Europe this week I’m taking a moment to evaluate the top of the leaderboard to look for patterns and new talent.  I must say, I am overjoyed to have trainer D. Wayne Lukas, with Bravazo and Sporting Chance, back in the running.  Also, I am struck by the presence  of second-crop sires Poseidon’s Warrior, Violence and Graydar.  It is refreshing to see the new breath of young sire power blowing into Thoroughbred racing.  Graydar is the leading second-crop sire in North America by winners.  Watch out for his offspring in the Kentucky Derby and other Classic races.

 

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The Future for Faversham

California Chrome, full brother to Faversham, delights his visitors.
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California Chrome, full brother to Faversham, delights his visitors.
California Chrome, full brother to Faversham, delights his visitors.

The future is bright for Faversham, the full brother to two time Horse of the Year, California Chrome!  Chromies rejoice as today is the 7th birthday of California Chrome and tomorrow, Faversham will race in the California Cup, just like Chrome did before he started down the Road to the Kentucky Derby!

 

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Olympian of the Outback: Winx!

Sydney, Australia home of the 2000 Summer Olympics and Winx!
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Sydney, Australia home of the 2000 Summer Olympics and Winx!
Sydney, Australia, home of the 2000 Summer Olympics and Winx!

As the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics started a few days ago, I quickly lost interest following the opening ceremony.  I wish all of the athletes luck in pursuit of their Olympic dreams but the featured sports are just not, “The Sport of Kings”.  I’ve never been to the Olympics and I am good with that.  The closest I have ever been to anything Olympic was this street art when I visited Sydney in September of 2011.  All the while, when I was checking out koalas and joeys, my favorite thing about Australia was foaling and I didn’t even know it.  Winx was born on 9/14/11 and racing has never been the same for Sydney or the world.  Winx is my favorite Olympian of the Outback!

 

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Equine Eclipse Awards

Collection of Affirmed memorabilia with Eclipse Awards
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Eclipse Awards on display at the Kentucky Horse Park including 1979 Horse of the Year, Affirmed
Eclipse Awards on display at the Kentucky Horse Park including 1979 Horse of the Year, Affirmed

The cream of the crop have been crowned!  The 2017 edition of the Eclipse Awards was held tonight, 1/25/18.  There was a most deserving horse selected in all equine categories.  Read on to learn how your favorite athlete’s performance on the track led to the most prestigious award in North American Thoroughbred racing.

 

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A Following For Faversham

My favorite picture of California Chrome!
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The beautiful, California Chrome, at home, Taylor Made Farm.
The beautiful, California Chrome, at home, Taylor Made Farm.

Same sire, same dam, hold onto your horses, it’s Faversham!  The old phrase that lightening doesn’t strike the same place twice is a sham.  In fact, it is totally wrong, some places get struck over a hundred times a year and all we Chromies really want is one more time, one more chance.  California Chrome has 3 full siblings and we are hoping the youngest has what it takes to follow in his brother’s hooveprints.

 

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