Byron King

Nov 7, 2024 | bloodhorse.com | Byron King

Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) winner Sierra Leone will race next year as a 4-year-old, Coolmore America announced in a social media post Nov. 7. His owners-Peter Brant, Brook Smith, and Coolmore-affiliated interests-had taken the days after the Breeders' Cup Classic to assess and formally announce his future. In addition to his effectiveness as a racehorse, which has earned him a 4-3-2 record in nine starts and earnings of $6,008,000, Sierra Leone holds immense value as a stallion prospect.

Aug 18, 2024 | conservativeangle.com | Byron King

Go to Article Guest Post by Byron KingLast week, Ukraine launched an incursion into Russia proper, in the Kursk region (WWII historians are well aware of Kursk). Previously, Ukraine had not sent large-scale forces across the border into Russia proper. Map of Kursk region, courtesy of BBC. Ukraine sent in as many as six (likely understrength) brigades, supported by tanks and armored vehicles. Let’s get real, though: That’s not anywhere enough to invade Russia. (Ask Napoleon.) And this was how far?

Jun 19, 2024 | theheraldadvocate.com | Byron King

Byron Victor King, 76, passed away in Euclaire, Mich., on May 12, 2024. He was born on Oct. 22, 1948, in Wauchula, to Clifton and Alice King, of Wauchula. He was an amazing farmer and worked for Prilliwitts Farms in Michigan. He was a loyal, loving father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents; and grandson, John Aaron Adcox.

May 4, 2024 | bloodhorse.com | Byron King |Bob Ehalt |Joe Perez |Gregory Hall

Reigning 2-year-old champion male and Florida Derby (G1) winner Fierceness is favored in early wagering for the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1). Greg Wolf & Sara Elbadwi look ahead to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs this weekend. Brook Smith, long-time Backside Learning Center supporter, challenged owners to enroll their horses to the BLC's "Purses for a Purpose" initiative.

May 3, 2024 | bloodhorse.com | Eric Mitchell |Byron King |Corrie McCroskey |Sean Collins

Greg Wolf & Sara Elbadwi look ahead to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs this weekend. Including appearances from a pair by Bill Mott trainees, Resilience and Just F Y I, eight horses pointed to either the May 3 Kentucky Oaks (G1) or May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1) turned in workouts April 28 at Churchill Downs.