Tags ‘I’ll have another’

Leading sires, state-by-state, in 2022

DRF | 1 year ago
While Kentucky dominates the nation by stallion population and activity – according to The Jockey Club's Report of Mares Bred, 196 stallions in the state covered 61.4 percent of mares in 2022 – Daily Racing Form statistics showed stallion activity in 39 other states. Read More...

Northern California yearling sale has 140 horses cataloged

DRF | 3 years ago
The Northern California yearling sale is in the midst of a growth spurt. Tuesday's one-day sale, conducted by the California Thoroughbred Breeders' Association at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, has a catalog of 140 horses compared to 126 in 2020. Read More...

Kentucky Derby 2021: After a lifetime of ups and downs, the O’Neill boys stick together

DRF | 3 years ago
On Saturday at Churchill Downs, the O'Neill clan will gather as Hot Rod Charlie – the colt Dennis bought, Doug trains, and in whom Patrick is a co-owner – tries to win the Kentucky Derby. It's a family affair. Read More...

Reddams search for the next Square Eddie begins with three younger stallions

DRF | 3 years ago
The next few years will be a period of change for the massive racing and breeding stable of Paul and Zillah Reddam, who have one of the best known operations in modern California racing. The transition centers on a revamped list of stallions for the up... Read More...

I’ll Have Another returns to Reddams, will stand at Ocean Breeze Farm

DRF | 4 years ago
The Reddams reacquired the 11-year-old Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another in a private purchase and will stand him at their Ocean Breeze Ranch in Bonsall, Calif., in 2021, Paul Reddam said on Thursday. Read More...

Hovdey: Catching up with I’ll Have Another

DRF | 5 years ago
How far should a hardcore racing fan need to travel to be up close and personal with a flesh-and-blood Kentucky Derby winner? Read More...

I’ll Have Another leads California’s sire newcomers

DRF | 5 years ago
The new stallions at California farms for the 2019 breeding season are led by a member of racing history – I'll Have Another, the 2012 Kentucky Derby winner. Read More...

I’ll Have Another returns to where it all started

DRF | 5 years ago
I'll Have Another won the California's major Kentucky Derby prep, the Santa Anita Derby, and then made a Triple Crown run that infamously ended on the eve of the Belmont Stakes. I'll Have Another now returns to his adopted home state for the next phase of his career. Read More...

Nyquist: The ‘Respect’ Myth And The Luck Of The Irish

And so the discussion begins again in the wake of the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby. Can Nyquist win the Triple Crown? Of course, he can. As I've said in previous years, the Kentucky Derby... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website f... Read More...

This time, Gutierrez better prepared to handle the heat

DRF | 8 years ago
Four years after Gutierrez rode I'll Have Another to an upset victory in the Kentucky Derby for owners Paul and Zillah Reddam and trainer Doug O'Neill, the 31-year-old is back for the same owners and trainer with Nyquist, the undefeated champion 2-year-old male of 2015. Read More...

Derby Watch: Nyquist already ahead of the game

DRF | 8 years ago
It was just four years ago that trainer Doug O'Neill, jockey Mario Gutierrez, and owner Paul Reddam won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness with I'll Have Another, who parlayed a pair of victories at Santa Anita earlier that year into success in the first two legs of the Triple Crown. Now the same team is set to embark on another bid at the classics with Nyquist. Read More...

The Friday Show: Never A Dull Moment In Bid For Triple Crown

With one of the toughest feats in all of sports at stake, you’d think the tension on the racetrack would be enough, but that’s rarely the case with horse racing’s top honor. Human... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

What Next for O’Neill? Possibly a Lengthy Suspension in California

The New York State Gaming Commission suspension of Doug O’Neill set in motion steps that could have far-reaching implications beyond the stipulated settlement that was intended to sideline the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

Derby effect: Winning sires see stud fees spike

DRF | 11 years ago
The Kentucky Derby carries a purse of $2 million, but America’s most famous race can pay further dividends for the connections of the winner’s sire. The stallions represented by Kentucky Derby winners – particularly those early in their stud careers – typically see significant fee increases the following season and can also garner larger books filled with higher-quality mares. Read More...

Cream of last season’s 3-year-old crop now standing at stud

DRF | 11 years ago
Joe Nevills 0 If a poll were taken asking participants to describe last year’s crop of 3-year-olds in one word, a popular response m... Read More...

Best Beyers of 2012: Wise Dan a triple-threat on speed figures

DRF | 11 years ago
0 Andrew Beyer Coady Photography/KeenelandView SlideshowWise Dan wins the Ben Ali last April at Keeneland with a 2012-best 117 Beyer Speed... Read More...

Pedigree profiles: 2012 Eclipse Award winners

DRF | 11 years ago
DRF Breeding Staff 0 Tom KeyserWise Dan, who races as a homebred for Morton Fink, captured three titles at the Eclipse Awards, including H... Read More...

Wise Dan named Horse of the Year, wins turf male, older male titles at Eclipse Awards

DRF | 11 years ago
Jay Privman 0 Tom KeyserWise Dan won titles as Horse of the Year, champion male turf horse, and champion older male on Saturday at the Ecl... Read More...

Eclipse Award winner I’ll Have Another: Classic winner bolsters sire Flower Alley’s stock

DRF | 11 years ago
Patrick Reed 0 courtesy Three Chimneys FarmFlower Alley I’ll Have Another’s rapid rise to national prominence last spring elev... Read More...

Eclipse Awards: Wise Dan favored for Horse of the Year – 1358454205

DRF | 11 years ago
Jay Privman 0 HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – Wise Dan is a finalist for champion male turf horse and champion older male, and is the favor... Read More...

I’ll Have Another O’Neill’s Obvious Horse of the Year Choice

Michael Compton | 11 years ago
Doug O’Neill is nothing if not a realist. If he had his druthers, he would love it if I’ll Have Another is named 2012′s Horse of the Year. O’Neill learn if I’ll Have Another is named Horse of the Year when the Eclipse Award winners are an... Read More...

Eclipse Awards: Fort Larned, I’ll Have Another, Wise Dan Horse of the Year finalists

DRF | 11 years ago
Jay Privman 0 Tom KeyserWise Dan is an Eclipse finalist in three categories: Turf Male, Older Male, and Horse of the Year.Wise Dan, who co... Read More...

2012 Horse Racing Top Performers

It was yet another roller coaster ride for the Sport of Kings in North America with high points and low points, but all in all it was a solid year that saw impressive horses, fantastic horses and above all tremendous winning streaks. Below, we compiled... Read More...

Hovdey: Summarizing the 2012 season – in horsemen’s parlance

DRF | 11 years ago
Jay Hovdey 0 Jay Hovdey Barbara D. LivingstonSean Clancy shot for the moon in Apr... Read More...

2012 Year In Review: I’ll Have Another embodied season of defections, debate

DRF | 11 years ago
Jay Privman 0 Barbara D. LivingstonView SlideshowMay 19: I'll Have Another (left) runs down Bodemeister again to win the Preakness.I&rsquo... Read More...

Gutierrez back for another Kentucky Derby run

DRF | 11 years ago
Jay Hovdey 0 Barbara D. LivingstonMario Gutierrez, who guided I'll Have Another to victory in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, rides He's... Read More...

I’ll Have Another to stand for $38,900 in Japan

DRF | 11 years ago
Nicole Russo 0 Tom KeyserI'll Have Another will stand for about $38,900 in 2013 at at Big Red Farm in Hokkaido, Japan.Dual classic winner ... Read More...

Crist: I’ll Have Another still out front in race for Horse of the Year

DRF | 12 years ago
0 Steven Crist Barbara D. LivingstonI'll Have Another is still the front-runner for Horse of the Year, but that could change after the Bre... Read More...

Injuries take their toll on 3-year-old stars

DRF | 12 years ago
Marcus Hersh 0 Emily ShieldsI'll Have Another, this year's Derby and Preakness winner, in the paddock before the Belmont Stakes on June 9.... Read More...

Mario Gutierrez wins ESPY Award for Best Jockey

Michael Compton | 12 years ago
Mario  Gutierrez, jockey of Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness Stakes (G1) winner I’ll Have Another, won the award for best jockey during the ESPY Awards on Wednesday night in Los Angeles. The ESPY Awards, which stand for Excellence in Sports Perform... Read More...

Hollywood Park: Fans get chance to say goodbye to I’ll Have Another

DRF | 12 years ago
Steve Andersen Shigeki KikkawaJockey Mario Gutierrez waves to the crowd as I'll Have Another is paraded Saturday at Hollywood Park.INGLEWOOD, Calif. – I’ll Have Another made his final... Read More...

Hollywood Park: I’ll Have Another will parade between races

DRF | 12 years ago
Steve Andersen Retired Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner I’ll Have Another will be paraded between races on Saturday at Betfair Hollywood Park. I’ll Have Another is scheduled... Read More...

Hollywood Park: I’ll Have Another will parade between races

DRF | 12 years ago
Steve Andersen Barbara D. LivingstonIn what is likely to be his final public appearance before leaving for stud duty in Japan, I'll Have Another will parade between races Saturday at Hollywood Pa... Read More...

Tuley: O’Neill cashes his 200-1 Kentucky Derby future ticket

DRF | 12 years ago
Dave Tuley Dave Tuley PRIMM, Nev. – Doug O’Neill has been the face of horse racing for the better part of two months.read more Read More...

World Thoroughbred Rankings: How they assess the best

DRF | 12 years ago
Marcus Hersh The World Thoroughbred Rankings, published throughout the year and culminating in a year-end summation, attempt to quantify the performance level of horses throughout the world. The ... Read More...

Hollywood Park: O’Neill starts search for next stable star

DRF | 12 years ago
Steve Andersen Barbara D. LivingstonTrainer Doug O’Neill, pictured with I'll Have Another at Belmont Park, expects his activity at Hollywood Park to increase in coming weeks.INGLEWOOD, Calif. &... Read More...

Union Rags has second half to burnish 3-year-old championship credentials

DRF | 12 years ago
Jay Privman Tom KeyserUnion Rags, winner of the Belmont Stakes under jockey John Velazquez, will make his next start in either the Jim Dandy or Haskell.Although Union Rags and I’ll Have Ano... Read More...

I’ll Have Another leaves Belmont Park for Hollywood home

DRF | 12 years ago
David Grening ELMONT, N.Y. – The cameras that heralded his arrival some 22 days ago were non-existent Monday morning when I’ll Have Another left Barn 9 at Belmont Park and was loa... Read More...

2012 Belmont Stakes: Handle rises dramatically over last year

DRF | 12 years ago
Matt Hegarty Business figures for this year’s Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park posted across-the-board gains compared to last year’s Belmont, according to figures distributed late Satur... Read More...

Hovdey: Belmont Stakes provides consolation, big and small

DRF | 12 years ago
Jay Hovdey Barbara D. LivingstonUnion Rags (right) gets through on the rail to defeat Paynter in the closing yards of the 144th Belmont Stakes.In the jam-packed aisle of the Belmont Park box seat... Read More...

I’ll Have Another’s team shows no bitterness

DRF | 12 years ago
David Grening Barbara D. LivingstonTrainer Doug O'Neill leads I'll Have Another away from Friday's press conference announcing the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner's retirement.ELMONT, N.Y. &n... Read More...