So Happy: From $12,000 Bargain to KY Derby Contender
So Happy went largely unnoticed in the early stages of his life, bringing just $12,000 during his first public sale appearance, before stepping out of the shadows as a 2-year-old and directly onto the...
New Biography Celebrates Dr. Marcus W. Cheney
Recently released book In Service to the Horse: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Marcus W. Cheney, by S.D. Stanley, brings to readers the story of one of the Thoroughbred industry's most respected veterinar...
Maker Honored to Stable in Longtime Lukas Barn
Kentucky Derby (G1) preparations continue each morning under the watchful eyes of trainers, some of them atop ponies. Yet someone is unmistakably absent at the Louisville, Ky., track in 2026: "The Coa...
Ennis Hopes Great White Draws into Kentucky Derby Field
While taking stakes winner Great White out to graze following morning training at Churchill Downs April 26, trainer John Ennis discusses waiting for his gelding to draw in off the also-eligible list f...
BH at the Derby: California Horses Breeze Quickly
On the April 27 episode of BloodHorse at the Derby: We discuss contenders who breezed April 26-27 and speak with Alejandro Galindo (Intrepido), Doug O'Neill (Pavlovian), Declan Cannon and Bhupat Seema...
Sales Companies, Stallion Farms Expand Pledge to TAA
Keeneland Association, Fasig-Tipton, Ocala Breeders' Sales, and a group of leading North American stallion farms announced April 27 a significant expansion of their financial commitment to the Thoroug...
Preakness Next for 2025 Champagne Winner Napoleon Solo
Trainer Chad Summers said April 27 that 2025 Champagne Stakes (G1) winner Napoleon Solo is aimed for the May 16 Preakness Stakes (G1), a decision reached after weighing options with owner Al Gold of G...