Curlin

Say what? Via the PaulickReport.com, the following press release was issued on behalf of Mark Allen, co-owner of Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird, concerning previously publicized comments by Allen to enter the horse Indy Express in an effort to prevent Kentucky Oaks winner Rachel Alexandra from securing a starting berth in Saturday’s Preakness Stakes at Pimlico. As VA HBPA Executive Director Frank Petremalo said so eloquently this morning in T.A.H. World Headquarters, "In lieu of a...Read Full Story

Yesterday’s Preakness in Baltimore made four things very clear. ONE – As Calvin Borel has said continuously, Rachel Alexandra may well be the best horse in the country. Even while she had some difficulty handling the track (according to Borel) she beat the boys and became the eleventh filly to win a Triple Crown race. She joins an exclusive club that has as its members Rags To Riches (Belmont, 2007), Winning Colors (Kentucky Derby, 1988), Genuine Risk (Kentucky Derby, 1980), Nellie Morse...Read Full Story

Former Kentucky Derby winner Lil E. Tee, has died from complications following an operation last month to repair an obstructed bowel. Lil E. Tee, who was the surprise winner of the 1992 Kentucky Derby, was 20 years old. He was euthanized last Wednesday at Old Frankfort Stud. The chestnut colt's career nearly ended before it began after Lil E. Tee underwent lifesaving stomach surgery as a yearling, dimming his racing prospects. However, Lil E. Tee recovered and went on to win the Jim Beam...Read Full Story

Two-time horse of the year Curlin has produced his first foal. A statement on Friday from Lane's End Farm where the stallion lives says the filly out of the broodmare Zophie was born Tuesday at Burleson Farms near Midway, Ky. Curlin's winnings of $10.5 million passed Cigar to make him North America's richest racehorse in history. The racehorse's career includes wins at the Preakness Stakes, Jockey Club Classic, Stephen Foster Handicap and Dubai World Cup. Curlin's value as a stallion became a...Read Full Story

With 40 days to go until the 2010 Kentucky Derby, it’s time to take another look at the top contenders and see if we can make any sense of things.  The past weekend saw the emergence of a long awaited true closer in Ice Box with his victory in the Grade 1 Florida Derby over the likes of Rule and Lentenor.  We also saw D’Funnybone do his thing at the 7 furlong distance, and while it’s always fun to watch him at work, the word on the street for now is that the Preakness would be his likely...Read Full Story