NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 8, 2015 – Iroquois Steeplechase announced today that the stick horse race, presented by Cumulus and Phillips Toy Mart, is back for its fourth year. This year, the Iroquois Race Committee has named the stick horse race after Michael Stanley, the 2014 child ambassador who passed away April 23, 2015 after a second battle with cancer.
Month: May 2015
The talented German Olympian Ingrid Klimke, who already has the FEI Classics™ 2014/2015 Etoiles de Pau (FRA) victory under her belt, is now bidding to be the first representative of her country to win the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (GBR), which takes place this weekend (7-10 May).
The talented German Olympian Ingrid Klimke, who already has the FEI Classics™ 2014/2015 Etoiles de Pau (FRA) victory under her belt, is now bidding to be the first representative of her country to win the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (GBR), which takes place this weekend (7-10 May).
Laurel Park based owner-trainer Jose Corrales has not ruled out a possible start in the Preakness for Federico Tesio winner Bodhisattva.
Bred in California, Bodhisattva is a sophomore son of multiple graded stakes winner Student Council, whose Grade 1 wins include the 2008 Pimlico Special, also run at the Preakness distance.
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Wearing Pink for a Reason
Franklin, Tenn. (May 4, 2015) – Kris Geier’s favorite color has always been pink, but now the color has a special meaning for her.
Pink is the color for breast cancer survivors, of which the Spring Hill, Tenn. woman is one.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer in early 2011 and got her health care at the Breast Health Center at the Williamson Medical Center. After a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiation, she’s cancer free.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sunday, May 3, 2015) – To set the stage for his press conference Sunday morning to reflect on this fourth victory, Hall of Fame trainerBob Baffert brought the star of the 141st Kentucky Derby — American Pharoah — out of the barn to pose for the cameras.
Bribing him with carrots, Baffert led the Zayat Stables colt to different parts of the circle of media and fans for photos and admiration. Several people reached out and petted the colt’s nose. After about 10 minutes of show, Baffert sent American Pharoah back to his stall and moved into the tell part of the program.
ANGELA RENEE/ESKENFORMONEY – The two Longines Kentucky Oaks-bound fillies out of the Todd Pletcher barn were up and at them early Thursday morning at Churchill Downs, heading out at 6 a.m. for gallops under the lights at the big Louisville oval.
The 141st running of the $2 million Kentucky Derby promises to be remembered for its quality, with a dynamite field assembled for the 1 ¼-mile classic.
The 20-horse cast features no shortage of legitimate win contenders and the crème of the crop belongs to Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert. The three-time Kentucky Derby winner will send out the probable top two choices in the wagering, American Pharoahand Dortmund.