The Addison Pour (g, 3, Tonalist–Graser (IRE), by Motivator (GB)) The Addison Pour (g, 3, Tonalist–Graser (IRE), by Motivator (GB)), on January 23, broke his maiden over six furlongs. He then ran 1 1/16 miles to finish second in an allowance race on Feb. 10 and third by a head on March 25 at the […]
Client Success: Homebred Champion Prevails in Federico Tesio Stakes
Joe (c, 3, Declaration of War–Battle Bridge, by Arch) Joe (c, 3, Declaration of War–Battle Bridge, by Arch) fought off a late surge by stablemate Mr Jefferson to win the $125,000 Federico Tesio Stakes at Laurel Park by a head on April 16, earning an automatic entry in the Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race […]
Morello – A Promising KY Derby Prospect? – OPTIMAL Mating Profile
MORELLO, 3yo colt, (Classic Empire – Stop the Wedding, by Congrats) Owner(s): Blue Lion Thoroughbreds, Craig Taylor and Diamond T Racing Breeder(s): Robert B. Tillyer & Dr. Chet Blackey (KY) Trainer: Steve Asmussen Morello, a horse named after Rage Against the Machine’s lead guitarist, is gaining ground in the 3-year-old ranks. If he can keep playing […]
Client Success: Joe Voted MD 2YO Male Champ, Targets Preakness
Joe (c, 3, Declaration of War–Battle Bridge, by Arch) Joe (c, 3, Declaration of War–Battle Bridge, by Arch) was named Champion 2-Year-Old Male at the fifth renewal of the Renaissance Awards held online last Friday. The ceremony celebrates excellence in Thoroughbred racing and breeding in Maryland over the course of the previous year and honors […]
Adare Manor – A Promising KY Oaks Prospect? – OPTIMAL Mating Profile
ADARE MANOR, 3yo filly, (Uncle M0 – Brooklynsway, by Giant Gizmo) Owner(s): Michael Lund Petersen Breeder(s): Town & Country Horse Farms, LLC & Gary Broad (KY) Trainer: Bob Baffert Adare Manor’s last-out Grade 3 Las Virgenes win improved her record to 2-1-0 in four races bringing her total earnings to $176,600. Her two defeats occurred […]
Client Success: Heartyconstitution Proves the Best in Oaklawn Maiden
HEARTYCONSTITUTION (f, 3, Constitution–Distinct Sparkle, by With Distinction) HEARTYCONSTITUTION (f, 3, Constitution–Distinct Sparkle, by With Distinction) finished third behind highly rated Hot and Sultry (Speightster) and Little Mombo (Into Mischief) over the same Oaklawn Park strip and distance on Jan. 23. She was the 2-1 second behind her old rival, Little Mombo. She found herself […]
Mo Donegal – A Promising KY Derby Prospect? – OPTIMAL Mating Profile
MO DONEGAL, 3yo colt, (Uncle M0 – Callingmissbrown, by Pulpit) Owner(s): Donegal Racing Breeder(s): Ashview Farm & Colts Neck Stable (KY) Trainer: Todd Pletcher Donegal Racing bought Mo Donegal for $250,000 as a yearling from Ashview Farm’s consignment at the 2020 September Keeneland Yearling Sale. In his second career start, Mo Donegal broke his maiden. […]
OPTIMAL Mating: Liam’s Map – Saturday Sun, by Sky Mesa
OPTIMAL Mating: Liam’s Map – Saturday Sun, by Sky Mesa Liam’s Map (Unbridled’s Song – Miss Macy Sue, by Trippi) OPTIMAL Mating Analysis Horses bred on OPTIMAL Matings have proven to possess more potential to become superior racehorses. In fact, most will break their maiden in the first two starts. Combined with […]
Client Success: Tonalist Gelding Scores On Debut At Laurel Park
The Addison Pour (g, 3, Tonalist–Graser (IRE), by Motivator (GB)) The Addison Pour (g, 3, Tonalist–Graser (IRE), by Motivator (GB)) made his first start a winning one at Laurel Park on January 23rd covering the six furlongs in 1:11.14. Under jockey Jevian Toledo, the Tonalist gelding was content to save ground early. As he approached […]