1997 Blue Grass Stakes Grade I [00:55]
There was a threat of rain. There was nervousness over a recent loss in Florida. It was a new race over a new track, and there were several new shooters trying to knock him off. But none of Pulpit's potential problems materialized. It was as if divine intervention was bestowed upon the colt, who resurrected his standing among the nation's leading 3-year-olds with an emphatic victory today in the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland Race Course. Pulpit romped to a 3 1/2-length victory over Acceptable to set up a dramatic rematch with his archrival, Captain Bodgit, in the Kentucky Derby three weeks from today. Captain Bodgit and Pulpit split two meetings in Florida this winter, then went their separate ways today. One hour before Pulpit's victory, Captain Bodgit took the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct in New York. ''Now we'll find out who's best,'' said Pulpit's trainer, Frank Brothers. Pulpit was at his best today. He was making his first start since his first career loss, which came when he ran second to Captain Bodgit in last month's Florida Derby. He was running for the first time anywhere other than Gulfstream Park. Two colts from California, Stolen Gold and King Crimson, were flown here to offer a fresh challenge. And overnight rain left the track muddy for the day's first race. But the combination of blustery winds and late-afternoon sunshine dried out the track. It was fast, and so was Pulpit. Pulpit stalked the early pace-setter, Jules, through comfortable fractions of 233/5 ...
Tags: keeneland, horse, racing, pulpit, claiborne, farm, shane, sellers, frank, brothers, sire
Meet Natalie Cabot - Horse Nutritionalist [03:49]
Post Time talks to Natalie about the important things that go into your horse's diet.
Tags: post, time, show, harness, racing, delaware, dover, downs, harrington, raceway, equine, nutrition, natalie, cabot, blue, seal, horse, feed, expo
National Hunt Racing♥ (SandownApril) [02:32]
First video :) Heeyyy there, this is my first video on this new racing account for all the racing fans as my other account is more my horse fans haha (: This is sandown 24th april 2010 end of jumps season meeting, and i always love thisss meeting (cos it's actually nice weather for once haha) ; Yes I am a big sam fan, as you can see by the focusing on him riding twist magic and stufff .. ;) Lololololololol at my spaz face after getting a picture with sam ... just ignore the right retardness there hahx Subscribe, Like, Comment (: Love Zoe&Zeussieee♥
Tags: National, Hunt, Racing, Sandown, April, 2010, Gallop, Horse
Keeneland Opening Day Spring 2010 [02:57]
Can thoroughbred horse racing get any better than a gorgeous spring day in Kentucky? From the colorful spring dresses, to the pastel short and tie combos - to sleek, fit horses and their brave jockeys and handlers - Keeneland in April on a sunny, glorious April day is a slice of heaven on earth.
Tags: keeneland, keeneland opening day 2010, keeneland April 3, 2010, Lexington horses, horse racing, thoroughbreds, Spring Meet, April Spring Meet 2010
Horse Painting System [01:52]
Based on fan feedback that horses are too difficult to spot during a race, horses running at Hollywood Park will be painted the same color as their saddle towels for the upcoming Spring/Summer meet. The Horse Painting System (HPS) has received an enthusiastic response by most trainers, although some critics remain.
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