About Trixie Hammer
Trixie Hammer
American thoroughbred news writer for beginner’s at the track. Lover of roulette, donkeys, champagne, and fast horses. Playful mother and lucky lady.
2012 Kentucky Derby Odds
April 30, 2012 | Trixie HammerEverywhere I went this past weekend everyone kept asking, “Trixie, who’s going to win the Kentucky Derby this year?!?” It’s still a little too early to release my picks but below are the current contenders and their odds as of April 29, 2012. 2012 DERBY CONTENDERS ODDS TO WIN Alpha 11/1 Bodemeister 9/2 Creative Cause […]
2012 Kentucky Derby Contender Bodemeister
April 25, 2012 | Trixie HammerKentucky Derby contender Bodemeister and trainer Bob Baffert are looking to be in better shape for the May 5th race. Not only did Bodemeister look fluid on the track during his recent workout, Bob Baffert is recovering nicely from his heart attack in Dubai one month ago. Trainer Bob Baffert claims he has changed his […]
Gemologist 2012 Kentucky Derby
April 20, 2012 | Trixie HammerThe undefeated Gemologist will arrive at the 2012 Kentucky Derby with a perfect record. Gemologist will be the 23rd racehorse in history to arrive in Louisville with a flawless racing season. Trainer Todd Pletcher has high hopes for Gemologist at Churchill Downs on May 5th. Gemologist’s undefeated season includes the recent $1 million Wood Memorial […]
Union Rags 2012 Kentucky Derby
April 18, 2012 | Trixie HammerUnion Rags has regained his spot in the top ten 2012 Kentucky Derby favorites. Union Rags begins his Run For The Roses with four victories in six starts, which includes the Fountain of Youth in February and the Champagne Run last October. Despite his loss at the 2012 Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park, three-year-old Union […]
I’ll Have Another 2012 Kentucky Derby
April 17, 2012 | Trixie HammerThe West Coast’s top representative for the 2012 Kentucky Derby is certainly I’ll Have Another. The racehorse’s recent win at the Santa Anita Derby last Saturday made headlines in more ways than one. This racehorse has a mobile party cheering him on! I’ll Have Another’s owners, Paul and Zillah Reddam, own the CashCall loan company […]
Take Charge Indy Kentucky Derby 2012
April 15, 2012 | Trixie HammerWinner of the Florida Derby, Take Charge Indy, is sure to place at the 2012 Kentucky Derby. The three-year-old 2012 Derby contender and Chicago hopeful has Calvin Borel and his jockey. Take Charge Indy was scratched from the 2012 Tampa Bay Derby this year to favor the Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park. The decision came […]
Kentucky Oaks Ends Relationship With Susan G. Komen
April 6, 2012 | Trixie HammerChurchill Downs and the Kentucky Oaks have ended their relationship with the Susan G. Komen foundation in hopes to benefit survivors of all types of cancers. Susan G. Komen partnered up with the Kentucky Oaks for the past three years raising over $420,000 for the foundation. Nancy G. Brinker, the founder of Susan G. Komen, […]
2012 Triple Crown Prep Schedule and Results
March 20, 2012 | Trixie HammerDate Track Race Distance Winner Beyer June 9 BEL Belmont Stakes (G1) 1 1/2 Mile Union Rags May 19 PIM Preakness (G1) 1 3/16 Mile I’ll Have Another May 5 KD Kentucky Derby (G1) 1 1/4 Mile I’ll Have Another 101 April 30 KD Derby Trial (G3) 1 Mile Hierro 96 April 21 KEE […]
Zenyatta Welcomes Baby Boy
March 9, 2012 | Trixie HammerThe 2010 Horse of the Year, Zenyatta, gave birth to a beautiful 130-pound colt last night. The Bernardini colt arrived around 10:10 p.m. in Lexington, Kentucky. Owners Jerry and Ann Moss were present for the arrival and were thrilled to see mother and colt snuggling in the comfy stall bedding all night. Zenyatta’s unnamed colt […]
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