Genuine Reward (Rahy), a son of GI Kentucky Derby-winning filly Genuine Risk (Exclusive Native), was euthanized Aug. 16 at Old Friends Thoroughbred retirement facility in Georgetown, KY. He was 25 years old. Though Genuine Reward never made it to the races–he underwent colic surgery as a foal, had breathing problems as a yearling, and bucked

3rd-Gulfstream, $61,900, Msw, 8-16, 2yo, f, 6f, 1:11.59, ft. LOVELY LUVY (f, 2, He’s Had Enough–Realgoodlookin, by Unbridled’s Song) became the fourth winner for her freshman sire with a front-running debut victory. The gray filly was sent off at 2-1 and went quickly to the lead, setting fractions of :22.53 and :45.76 before kicking clear

“Inside the Winner’s Circle, Presented by Keeneland” is a series showcasing graduates of the Keeneland September sale who have gone on to achieve success on racing’s biggest stages. The weather. The atmosphere. The neck margin separating the first two finishers. The partners. The children parading to the winner’s circle with smiles on their faces… It

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – In addition to an intriguing name and an admirable racing resume, GI Alabama S. contender and ‘TDN Rising Star’ Talk Veuve to Me (Violence) has an elevated status in young trainer Rodolphe Brisset’s barn. After an 11-year tour as an assistant and exercise rider for Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott,

Tom Ludt has done a lot in horse racing. He was the president of Vinery, the chairman of the Breeders’ Cup and has worked for the Stronach Group. But never has he been involved with a project as ambitious as Phoenix Thoroughbreds, the brainchild of Amer Abdulaziz. Ludt was hired in December to head the