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Top Contenders and Sneaky Long Shots in the Sam F. Davis Stakes
Catholic Boy romping in the Remsen Stakes, photo credit to Eric Kalet The grade 3, $250,000 Tampa Bay Derby is this weekend at Tampa Bay...
Chelsea Lowman
Feb 9, 20185 min read


There May be a $17 Million Race on the Horizon
The Pegasus World Cup may have a rival on the horizon. With the massive purse of $16 million, the grade 1, Pegasus World Cup sits...
Chelsea Lowman
Feb 9, 20182 min read


Standouts From the Weekend
There were three Kentucky Derby prep races run over the Weekend. Avery Island took home the Withers Stakes, Audible romped in the Holy...
Chelsea Lowman
Feb 7, 20187 min read


The Three-Year-Olds Impressed Over the Weekend
A slew of stakes races took place over the weekend from Florida, to New York, to California. Three of which had elusive Kentucky Derby...
Chelsea Lowman
Feb 5, 20184 min read


Who's Got Your Goat? Origins of Common Racing Terms
Ever wonder where certain sayings like, “Who’s got your goat?” come from? Or why terms such as “chalk”, “winner’s circle”, and “purse”...
Chelsea Lowman
Feb 4, 20184 min read


The Rise of a Champion
There are certain qualities that separate a great horse from a good horse. To be great, you have to possess flaming speed, unyielding...
Chelsea Lowman
Feb 2, 201817 min read


Horses to Watch in the Holy Bull
The road to the Kentucky Derby makes a stop in Florida this weekend at Gulfstream Park. The grade 2, Holy Bull Stakes is slated to be run...
Chelsea Lowman
Feb 1, 20186 min read


One Last Dance for a True Champion
Many people are quick to call a talented horse great. Some of them really do live up to that lofty title, but many fall short. Some...
Chelsea Lowman
Jan 27, 20186 min read


California Chrome's Foals are Arriving!
California Chrome went above and beyond all expectations in his racing career. He was a horse with obscure breeding and humble...
Chelsea Lowman
Jan 25, 20184 min read


Top Contenders in the Pegasus World Cup
The second running of the Pegasus World Cup is drawing closer and closer. A large and contentious field is lining up to battle in the 1...
Chelsea Lowman
Jan 25, 20189 min read


There's no Question about who the Horse of the Year Should Be
Gun Runner romping in the Breeders' Cup Classic, photo credit to ©BenoitPhoto.com The Horse of the Year finalists for 2017 have been...
Chelsea Lowman
Jan 16, 201814 min read


Taking a Look at The Champion Three-Year-Old Male Finalists
The 2017 Eclipse Award finalists for champion Three-Year-Old Male have come down to Always Dreaming, West Coast, and Battle of Midway. It...
Chelsea Lowman
Jan 14, 201811 min read


Updates on the Derby Trail
Everyone with a good horse sets their eyes to the Kentucky Derby. It’s an event unlike any other, and everyone wants to be a part of it....
Chelsea Lowman
Jan 5, 20187 min read


The New Year Has a lot to Offer
This past year has been a thrilling one for the sport, reminding everyone that nothing is ever certain, or ever predictable, when it...
Chelsea Lowman
Dec 31, 201710 min read


Greyvitos: A Ray of Hope
Flames roared across North County, California on December 7th, mercilessly consuming everything in its wake. The Lilac Fire was traveling...
Chelsea Lowman
Dec 20, 20174 min read


Early Derby Thoughts:Part Three
by Chelsea Lowman Believe in Royalty, photo credit to Dottie Miller In previous articles where I analyzed early prospects for the...
Chelsea Lowman
Dec 12, 20177 min read


The Gray Ghost of Sagamore
Picture from the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame They called him the “Gray Ghost” of the track. With his silver coat and white...
Chelsea Lowman
Dec 9, 20176 min read


Analyzing the Remsen Stakes
The G2 Remsen Stakes is this Saturday at Aqueduct and coveted points for the Kentucky Derby will be on the line. A field of ten young...
Chelsea Lowman
Dec 1, 20175 min read


Mornings at Old Hilltop
One of my favorite things about horse racing are the morning scenes around the track. Some of the most breathtaking sights can be seen in...
Chelsea Lowman
Nov 30, 20174 min read


Early Derby Picks:Part Two
Derby fever runs hot whenever there is a good looking two year old. The first Saturday in May might be months away from now, but dreams...
Chelsea Lowman
Nov 24, 20175 min read
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