5/17/25 - Journalism Proves Mettle in 150th Preakness; Margie's Intention Wins Black-Eyed Susan

Forced to deal with traffic issues early and a serious incident at the top of the stretch, and racing back two weeks after finishing second with a strong performance in the Kentucky Derby (G1) over a tiring sloppy track, JOURNALISM (Curlin) had many reasons not to cross the finish line first in the Preakness Stakes (G1). But the bay colt showed the world what he was made of at Pimlico when he captured the $2 million second leg of the Triple Crown with determined heart and fortitude.

Racing on the inside early in mid-pack with few options to change his position, Journalism was urged on to stay in touch with the lea... [more]

5/4/25 - Sovereignty Wins Kentucky Derby; Ruling Court Takes 2000 Guineas

After more than 24 hours of rain and storms, and over a sealed sloppy track, SOVEREIGNTY (Into Mischief) proved best over 18 other three-year-olds to win the 151st Kentucky Derby (G1) on May 3. The mud-coated colt led four other Seattle Slew descendants across the wire in a grand finish under the Twin Spires of Churchill Downs.

Sovereignty raced near the back for the first six furlongs before making his move to track Journalism, who was in mid-pack before going wide to start his run into the final turn. The two bay colts gained control of the Derby five and six wide and pulled away from the field down the stretch ... [more]

5/3/25 - Happy Derby Day, Seattle Slew

Slew,

On May 7,1977, you overcame every obstacle standing between you and the Kentucky Derby winner's circle. (From Derby Eve to the starting gate).

You broke slowly and came out of the gate mad and determined. You fought your way to the lead. Then you looked at Angel Cordero and For The Moment, gave them your eye and the rest was history. That day, 48 years ago, you won the first leg of your historic undefeated Triple Crown victory.

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5/3/25 - Derby Day 2025

It's been 48 years, Slew, since you stormed your way to your seventh straight victory with a win in the Kentucky Derby. Fighting your way to be in front the first time under the wire, you chose how you would run and the rest of the field stood no chance.

Slew, we were in awe of you on the track as you became the first horse to win the Triple Crown have never tasted defeat. We remained amazed of your accomplishments siring champions and leaving your mark all over the breed through different sires and through your amazing daughters.

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2/15/25 - Happy Birthday, Seattle Slew

Fifty-one years ago — February 15, 1974 — was a special day in the Bluegrass. That day, you arrived, the first foal out of My Charmer, a dark bay or brown colt.

When you were a yearling, I named you Seattle Slew.

With your heart and speed, you fulfilled your destiny becoming the first undefeated Triple Crown winner.

Your legacy lives on in the Thoroughbred world.

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