Tags ‘Kentucky Oaks’

The Friday Show Presented By The Match Series: So Many Stories To Tell

National Headlines | Paulick Report | 5 years ago
Kentucky Derby week is always filled with a plethora of storylines; it's hard to get to all of them. In this Kentucky Derby 145 edition of The Friday Show, Scott Jagow and Chelsea Hackbarth touch on... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi... Read More...

Oaks Contender Jaywalk Has A Star Wars Look To Her, But It’s For Good Reason

National Headlines | Paulick Report | 5 years ago
Sharp observers in the John Servis barn this week may have noticed Kentucky Oaks contender Jaywalk cooling out in the shedrow with some sort of futuristic plastic device on her nose. Have no fear –... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit... Read More...

Nearness To Greatness: A Family Farm’s Derby Weekend Trifecta

National Headlines | Paulick Report | 8 years ago
It's like witnessing the Northern Light's while sitting in the southern hemisphere. Or experiencing the perfect day, followed by a spectacular sunset. Like the most amazing vacation, only to find out... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs... Read More...

Mike Smith: Songbird’s Potential ‘Scary To Think About’

National Headlines | Paulick Report | 8 years ago
Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith has been on the backs of some world-class fillies and mares during his career, and while he's not ready to put Songbird in that category just yet, there's something... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website ... Read More...

Take Two: Jockey Club, TOBA’s Transparency Program Gets Failing Grade

National Headlines | Paulick Report | 9 years ago
Whatever happened to transparency and the publication of veterinary records for Kentucky Derby starters and other graded stakes runners? The Jockey Club and Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for fu... Read More...

Oaks, Derby Victors Show How To Win With Class

National Headlines | Paulick Report | 9 years ago
There is something to be said for winning with class. That characteristic was shown in spades on Friday when Lovely Maria gave former Kentucky Gov. Brereton Jones his third victory in the Kentucky... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website... Read More...

Princess of Sylmar Surprises in Kentucky Oaks

Michael Compton | 11 years ago
King of Prussia Stable’s Princess of Sylmar, the second-longest shot on the board at 38-1, won the 139th running of the $1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) on Friday. The filly won the Oaks by a half-length before the second-largest Oaks Day crowd in history, 113,820. Friday’s attendance was surpassed only by the 116,046 that [...](Read more...) Read More...

The Bomb-Sniffing Handicapper: Oaks Day

National Headlines | Paulick Report | 11 years ago
I’ll admit, I have a pretty good gig. I only work a few days a year. I’m called into duty on the big racing days to make sure we don’t ignore the longshots who might otherwise slip... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

Willa B Awesome Runs to Name in Santa Anita Oaks

Horse Racing Bloggers | Michael Compton | 12 years ago
Willa B Awesome turned the tables on Reneesgotzip and Eden’s Moon in Saturday’s $300,000 Santa Anita Oaks (G1), winning the prestigious race with a well-timed ride from Martin Pedroza. With Pedroza perfectly timing his chestnut filly’s closing bi... Read More...

Eden’s Moon Powers to Las Virgenes Win

Horse Racing Bloggers | Michael Compton | 12 years ago
Bridlewood Farm-bred 3-year-old filly notches Grade 1 victory; connections eye Kentucky Oaks. Florida-bred Eden’s Moon made the transition from  maiden ranks to Grade 1 winner look easy on Saturday as she powered to a 3 ¼-length victory in the Las ... Read More...

Eden’s Moon powers to Las Virgenes score

Michael Compton | 12 years ago
Eden’s Moon made the transition from maiden ranks to Grade 1 winner look easy on Saturday as the daughter of Malibu Moon powered to a 3 ¼-length victory in the Las Virgenes Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita. Read More...

Yara upsets Davona Dale at Gulfstream Park

Michael Compton | 12 years ago
By MICHAEL COMPTON Florida-bred Yara pushed by a stubborn Grace Hall late to emerge victorious in the $250,000 Davona Dale Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park on Saturday. The 3-year-old daughter of Bridlewood Farm stallion Put It Back lit up the tote board, scoring by a neck at odds of 64-1 under Jesus Castanon. She paid […] Read More...