Archive for 2010

By Jude T. Feld To access our facebook page, click here. Despite being the second jewel in the American Triple Crown, the Preakness is often treated like a second-class citizen. Although a victory in the historic race is a necessity to win the three-sided Cartier trophy and rise to the top echelon of great Thoroughbred […]

May 15, 2010 – “Get your Preak on!”

By Jude T. Feld To access our facebook page, click here. Here’s who we like in the $1 million guaranteed Preakness Pick Four: 9th Race) SHARED ACCOUNT is a talented filly who was purchased by my brother Bob for Maryland’s historic Sagamore Farm. Her distaste for Gulfstream Park allowed her the winter off, so she […]

By Jude T. Feld “Girl Jockey” by Leroy Neiman Twenty-five years ago, P.J. Cooksey arrived at Pimlico Race Course to become the first female jockey to ride in the Preakness (G1), Thoroughbred racing’s second jewel of the Triple Crown. Now 52 and living in Kentucky, Cooksey returns to Baltimore to break new ground again in […]

By Bob Feld Caracortado, who basically cost less than a dime superfecta ticket is scheduled to run in the Preakness (G1) on Saturday.Benoit Photo For over a century, kings, queens, sheiks and billionaires have coveted winning a race in the American Triple Crown. The Kentucky Derby (G1), Preakness (G1) and Belmont (G1) are called “jewels” […]

By Jude T. Feld To access our facebook page, click here. The 135th Preakness will be contested at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday, May 15. Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver will take a run at the Triple Crown bid predicted by his jockey, Calvin Borel, in his post-Derby interview, but there are several sophomores who […]

May 9, 2010 – “Coaches are an integral part of any manager’s team, especially if they are good pinochle players.” Former Orioles Manager Earl Weaver

Sean ClancyST-Publishing Photo Woodbine 6th Race) Always highly regarded by trainer Christophe Clement, ALCOMATCH put it all together at Keeneland when switched from turf to the Polytrack for the first time. The son of Smart Strike earned a 92 Brisnet speed figure in that race, four points higher than any of his four competitors in […]

May 3, 2010 – “Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another.” Walter Elliott

By Jude T. Feld WinStar Farm’s Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver and jockey Calvin Borel looking good in the post parade minutes before their impressive victory.AMANDA DUCKWORTH PHOTO Super Saver ran a 105 Brisnet speed figure. It was the highest of his life and three points higher than any other horse in the field ever […]