Jessica Smith
Team Moquett Back for More with Whitmore
April 29, 2016 | Jessica SmithTeam Moquett Back for More with Whitmore: Last year, rising trainer Ron Moquett had a promising Kentucky Derby runner in Far Right, a ridgling co-owned by Harry Rosenblum and Robert LaPenta. While Far Right’s race for the roses ultimately left them empty-handed, Team Moquett is back to try again in this year’s Derby with Whitmore. […]
Cathryn Sophia Looks to Prove Authenticity in Davona Dale
February 23, 2016 | Jessica SmithCathryn Sophia Looks to Prove Authenticity in Davona Dale: Quality runs deep in this year’s collection of three-year-old fillies. Champion Two-Year-Old Filly Songbird obviously leads the list, but Cathryn Sophia could be one to upset her thus far flawless flight. SEE UPDATED RESULTS Cathryn Sophia, a product of Street Boss and Sheave, a daughter of Mineshaft, […]
Eclipse Awards Shenanigans Suit Peter Rotondo
January 12, 2016 | Jessica SmithEclipse Awards Shenanigans Suit Peter Rotondo: Each year’s presentation of the Eclipse Awards proves to be entertaining and memorable, but it’s perhaps behind the curtain that the most interesting stories are formed. No one understands this better than Peter Rotondo, Vice President of the Breeders’ Cup and the man “behind the curtain” of the Eclipse […]
A Girl and “Her” Horse
November 11, 2015 | Jessica SmithA Girl and “Her” Horse: When horse racing people talk about how a horse and its most constant human companion have a bond, they’re typically referring to the apparent trust the animal has for the groom. Less discussed is how the groom feels about the horse, an attachment that simply grows more intense by the […]
Breeders’ Cup 2015 Results and Replays
October 31, 2015 | Jessica SmithBreeders’ Cup 2015 Results and Replays: 14 Hands Winery Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies – Grade I – 1-1/16 Miles – Two-Year-Old Fillies – Keeneland Likely cinching the year-end honors of Champion Two-Year-Old Filly, Songbird (Medaglia d’Oro – Ivanavinalot, by West Acre) easily trounced all-comers in the 14 Hands Winery Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (GI). The […]
Keeneland Breeders’ Cup Results and Replays Day One
October 30, 2015 | Jessica SmithKeeneland Breeders’ Cup Results and Replays Day One: Stopchargingmaria stole the show today at Keeneland on the first day of the Breeders’ Cup World Championship. Liam’s Map, Hit It a Bomb and Catch a Glimpse also received garlands made of Beauty Asters, Golden Asters, Cremons and Catteleya Orchids, which are grown exclusively for the Breeders’ […]
LATT Team Picks for Breeders’ Cup Saturday
October 30, 2015 | Jessica SmithLATT Team Picks for Breeders’ Cup Saturday: Day two of the Breeders’ Cup takes place at Keeneland on Saturday, October 31, 2015. Triple Crown champion American Pharoah makes his last start in the Breeders’ Cup Classic before heading to Coolmore’s Ashford Stud. NBC will begin coverage at 4:00 pm ET. Below are the Lady and […]
LATT Team Picks for Breeders’ Cup Friday
October 29, 2015 | Jessica SmithLATT Team Picks for Breeders’ Cup Friday: The Breeders’ Cup World Championship takes place at Keeneland Race Course on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31. The Lady and the Track team put together picks and plays for both Friday and Saturday. Below you’ll find the team’s picks and plays for Breeders’ Cup Friday. Check […]
Breeders’ Cup Horses for Beginners to Watch
October 29, 2015 | Jessica SmithBreeders’ Cup Horses for Beginners to Watch: As the biggest weekend in horse racing approaches, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the abundance of incredible equine athletes that will be taking Keeneland by storm for the Breeders’ Cup. However, there are a particular few that call for constant watch for they are the ones the […]
Crawford of Donegal: “Keen Ice Will Win the Classic”
October 21, 2015 | Jessica SmithCrawford of Donegal: “Keen Ice Will Win the Classic”– Quite lost within the Breeders’ Cup Classic (GI) clamor of American Pharoah versus Beholder is discussion of Keen Ice, but Jerry Crawford, President of collective owner Donegal Racing, is boldly trumpeting the colt’s superiority over the rest of the field. “As Babe Ruth said, ‘It ain’t […]