💨 It’s time for the Fastest Horse of the Week, a TDN Writers’ Room segment, presented by
@WinStarFarm
! Randy Moss reveals who the fastest horse on the Beyer Speed Figure rating system was for this week.
All of the emotion in this photo 💖 The connections of G1 Saudi Cup winner Panthalassa (Jpn) celebrate Japan's historic victory in the world's richest race.
After spending a morning with the newest
@KentuckyDerby
winner, it’s only fitting to spend the afternoon with the oldest living Derby winner: 29-year-old SILVER CHARM 👑
We caught him during naptime at
@Oldfriendsfarm
😴
GI
@KentuckyDerby
winner Mystik Dan (Goldencents) back at the barn after his valiant second in the GI
@PreaknessStakes
at
@PimlicoRC
, getting some well deserved peppermints from trainer Kenny McPeek’s daughter 🍬
One of the most influential sires of all time, A.P. Indy turns 30 on March 31.
@kelseynrileyTDN
visited the Champion at
@LanesEndFarms
and talked to Bill Farish and A.P. Indy's groom Asa Haley.
Multiple GI winner CODY’S WISH (Curlin) this morning 😍 He’s a firm believer that the only proper way to wrap up a morning training session is being hand-fed carrots by Erma Scott.
“She's up and headed back to the barn. From this point on, we take it day by day."
ECHO ZULU had successful surgery today to repair her two broken sesamoids in her left front leg and the surgery "went as well as could be expected."
Full update ⬇️
📣 Hall of Famer Zenyatta (Street Cry {Ire}) produced her last foal, a filly by War Front, on June 9 at
@LanesEndFarms
. Although her chapter as a broodmare now comes to a close, Zenyatta will continue to be an ambassador for the sport.
A special boy met a special horse, and the rest was history.
"Anyone who has seen him at the racetrack, especially around Cody's Wish, understands that in many ways he taught us all how to live, always keeping a positive attitude and being more concerned about those around him
This morning,
@brenpwalsh
delivered the blanket of flowers awarded to his trainee Pretty Mischievous to their rightful place: Maple Leaf Mel’s stall in
@melgidd1
’s barn.
Since then, others have hung her win photos and placed more flowers in memory of the remarkable filly.
Rest easy, Echo Zulu ❤️ A true champion, she was poetry in motion and with each stride, left us in awe.
Condolences to all who loved her, treasured her, took care of her, rooted for her. She will be missed.
In loving memory of the remarkable HAVRE DE GRACE (Saint Liam), 2011 HOY and Eclipse Award-winning older mare, who died after producing a colt by Into Mischief the afternoon of Apr. 28.
Condolences to all who knew and loved her ❤️ Full story at .
🚨Dubawi Filly for Alpinista 🚨
The Arc heroine has welcomed her first foal, a filly by Dubawi.
“I had been hoping for the mare to produce a filly, so I'm obviously thrilled and very grateful to Alpinista.”
Read the story in full ➡️
Great to see Cody Dorman and his family, including his sister Kylie, his mother Leslie and his father Kelly, alongside jockey Junior Alvarado, out here at Saratoga! They will all be cheering on Cody’s Wish and Junior in the GI Whitney Stakes tomorrow ✨
In memory of the remarkably talented MGIW Art Collector, who was euthanized Thursday after developing laminitis.
A staple of the Bill Mott barn, he was loved by all connected to him, but especially by his best friend, Erma ❤️
Full story:
All the emotion in this photo ♥️ G1 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner ALPINISTA (GB) (Frankel {GB}) with owner/breeder Kirsten Rausing and groom
@AnnabelWillis4
.
Mark Casse says War Of Will will ship back to
@keeneland
where he will start preparing for the Belmont. He also gives credit to assistant David Carroll for his role in training War Of Will.
Happy 30th birthday to the legend himself, Silver Charm! 👑 The oldest living GI
@KentuckyDerby
winner enjoys a life of leisure at
@Oldfriendsfarm
and certainly enjoys the company of his best friend, founder Michael Blowen.
The beautiful CARAVEL (Mizzen Mast), recent winner of the GI Jaipur Stakes on
@BelmontStakes
Day, looked a picture this afternoon at
@HunterValleyKY
! The 6-year-old turf star is enjoying a brief break at the farm before returning to the track.
Fun fact: GI Personal Ensign S. winner IDIOMATIC (Curlin) is extremely sweet, loves cuddles and definitely enjoys some quality face scratches. 🥰
Here she is back at
@ChurchillDowns
in April, courtesy of
@katietolbert16
🎥
How fitting that this 2-year-old filly named Mel’s Baby Sister has been moved into the late Maple Leaf Mel’s stall at
@melgidd1
’s barn. ❤️
Though not related to Maple Leaf Mel, the two share many similarities: both New York-breds sired by Cross Traffic, purchased at the FT
After finishing a valiant second in Saturday's GI Haskell Stakes,
@KentuckyDerby
winner MAGE (Good Magic) and his team arrived at Saratoga Race Course on Monday afternoon. 🏆
Let the countdown to the Aug. 26 GI Travers begin!
Walking back into a winner’s circle she knows so well, champion ECHO ZULU (Gun Runner) absolutely romps in Wednesday’s GII Honorable Miss Handicap at Saratoga! 🔥
Lady Pauline, the 2yo half-sister to Lady Aurelia by
@coolmoreamerica
’s Munnings, wires her debut with a huge gallop out for Wesley Ward and
@StonestreetFarm
.
Champion LETRUSKA’s first foal, a filly by
@HillnDaleFarm
’s Curlin, has quite the personality and the athleticism to match! 💨 She was born February 4th at Terrazas Thoroughbreds.
TDN is on TikTok! 🎉 Head over & give us a follow 👉
Trainer
@tonymullins84
has confirmed that owner Paddy Kehoe has moved Princess Zoe to another trainer.
“I had a connection with that mare that I don't think I had with any other horse in my life.”
🇯🇵 All eyes have been on G2 UAE Derby winner FOREVER YOUNG (Real Steel) since he arrived at
@ChurchillDowns
! He appears to have settled in well ahead of his start in the GI
@KentuckyDerby
.
Owned by Susumu Fujita, he is trained by Yoshito Yahagi and was bred by Northern Racing.
The Coach himself, LAVA MAN (Slew City Slew) was feelin’ good this morning in his paddock at
@Oldfriendsfarm
! The 22-year-old Hall of Famer & MGIW has settled right into life on the farm. He lives next to fellow Hall of Famer Silver Charm 🤩
In the wake of another tragic day in racing, Trainer Mark Casse sat down with
@suefinley
of the TDN to advocate for switching to a surface he considers far safer and easier on horses than dirt.
Happy retirement to the beautiful, awe-inspiring MALATHAAT, who took everyone on the most wonderful ride and kept us enchanted right through the end of her impressive career on the track. ✨ Unforgettable in every sense of the word!
Peppermints for
@spendthriftfarm
stallion OMAHA BEACH (War Front), who ranks among the Top 4 on the list of Leading First-Crop Sires in North America 🍬