Velazquez At Last Adds Preakness to Expansive Resume
The oldest rider in this year's Preakness at 51 years young showed why he is still sought after by Bob Baffert and other top trainers, completing a career Triple Crown in the process.
2-Year-Old Champ Forte Targeting Belmont Stakes
A couple of events in different parts of the country May 21 gave off hope that the upcoming Belmont Stakes (G1) could have some sizzle, even though hopes for a Triple Crown sweep were crushed a day earlier.
National Treasure's Owners Can Justify Success
It was Tom Ryan of SF Racing who put together the group that owns Preakness Stakes (G1) winner National Treasure. It was trainer Bob Baffert who was the magnet that brought them all together.
Quality Road Lands First American Classic Winner
Preakness Stakes (G1) winner National Treasure adds gravitas to the sire's already long list of elite performers.
National Treasure Comes From Familiar Connections
One of the most successful ownership groups in recent years with a reputation of purchasing high-quality yearlings added another grade 1 winner to their roster May 20, when National Treasure emerged victorious in the 148th Preakness Stakes (G1).
Excitement in the Air at F-T Midlantic May Sale
This year's edition of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale is ushered in after Mage, a $290,000 graduate of last year's sale, stormed home in a thrilling finish during the 149th Kentucky Derby (G1) May 6 at Churchill…
Canadian Hall of Fame Jockey Driedger Dies at 66
Canadian Hall of Fame jockey Irwin Driedger died May 20 at 66 after a prolonged battle with cancer. The top rider at Assiniboia Downs for several years rode multiple Sovereign Award-winning horses and earned his own in 1981 for outstanding…
Uncle Mo, Tapit 2yos Flash Potential at F-T Midlantic
Well-bred juveniles by top sires will go through the ring on Day 1.
Bennett on the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May Sale
The two-day sale gets underway May 22, beginning at 11 a.m. ET., with 603 juveniles cataloged for the event.
Baffert Balancing Emotions After Preakness Win
A fatal injury to Havnameltdown earlier in the day during the Chick Lang Stakes (G3) prevented the day from being all that it could be.