Molly Rollins

Lexington

Turf Writer at The Blood-Horse

@BloodHorse Turf Writer | Kentucky-based Racing Manager | Rutgers University Alumni

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Articles

Graded Stakes Winner Pyrenees Retired From Racing

2 weeks ago | bloodhorse.com | Molly Rollins

Grade 3 winner and dual grade 1-placed , a homebred for Bonnie Baskin and Adam Corndorf's Blue Heaven Farm, has been retired from racing. Corndorf told BloodHorse that they are currently "exploring options for Pyrenees so that he may begin his stallion career."After breaking his maiden in December 2023 as a 3-year-old, Pyrenees quickly ran through his conditions, capturing back-to-back allowance contests at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots and for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
Returning at Age 8, Get Smokin Begins Year in Eclipse

2 weeks ago | bloodhorse.com | Molly Rollins

A stakes winner from one mile to 1 1/2 miles, on turf and synthetic, and with more than $2.1 million in earnings, there isn't too much hasn't accomplished in his six seasons at the track. The venerable gelding, a crowd favorite with a need-the-lead mentality, returns to the races for his seventh year of racing as a battle-hardened 8-year-old in the CA$175,000 Eclipse Stakes (G2) May 31 at .
Mi Bago Aims to Get Back on Track in Penn Mile

2 weeks ago | bloodhorse.com | Molly Rollins

Following a three-race win streak at Gulfstream Park over the winter, Gary Barber's appeared to be the hottest 3-year-old in the turf division. However, the colt failed to capitalize on his Florida form in his two Kentucky outings, finishing 10th in s Transylvania Stakes (G2T) and fourth in the American Turf Classic (G1T) at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Derby Day.
Gunite's Full Brother Delivers on Debut for Winchell

3 weeks ago | bloodhorse.com | Molly Rollins

This column highlights the performances of 2- and 3-year-old maidens who have made no more than five starts and who either sold for more than $500,000 at public auction, have siblings that are graded/group winners, or have dams that are graded/group winners. BloodHorse research shows maiden winners, in particular, who meet these criteria are more likely to go on to be graded stakes winners.
Duignan Enjoying Success as an Owner With Echo Sound

3 weeks ago | bloodhorse.com | Molly Rollins

Gabriel Duignan had a smile a mile wide when he led his homebred into the winner's circle after the filly's explosive victory in the May 16 Miss Preakness Stakes (G3) at Pimlico Race Course. A prominent figure across the Kentucky racing industry and a respected leader in both the sales ring and the breeding shed, there aren't too many times in Duignan's life when a horse running solely under his name has taken their picture at the graded level.
Rodriguez 'Ready for a Trip to Saratoga'

3 weeks ago | bloodhorse.com | Molly Rollins

Wood Memorial Stakes (G2) winner , who missed the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness Stakes (G1) due to a lingering foot bruise, is "ready for a trip to Saratoga" to contest the June 7 Belmont Stakes (G1), according to co-owner Tom Ryan. Ryan posted on the social media platform X May 23 that Rodriguez had a "lovely work" and was a "happy horse, extended nicely" in a seven-furlong breeze Friday morning at Santa Anita Park.
Be Your Best Travels West for Gamely

3 weeks ago | bloodhorse.com | Molly Rollins

Mike Ryan's homebred takes her show on the road in search of firmer turf when she starts in the $300,000 Gamely Stakes (G1T) May 26 at Santa Anita Park. The Gamely, one of the jewels of Santa Anita's spring calendar for older turf females, drew an ultra-competitive field of nine for its special 50th anniversary edition. Six graded stakes winners, including contenders from past Gamely-winning trainers Michael McCarthy, Phil D'Amato, and Brendan Walsh, will bid in the quest for grade 1 glory.
Vekoma Colt Varney Trends Upward After Pimlico Score

4 weeks ago | bloodhorse.com | Molly Rollins

This column highlights the performances of 2- and 3-year-old maidens who have made no more than five starts and who either sold for more than $500,000 at public auction, have siblings that are graded/group winners, or have dams that are graded/group winners. BloodHorse research shows maiden winners, in particular, who meet these criteria are more likely to go on to be graded stakes winners.
Utah Beach Rolls Late to Take Louisville Stakes

1 month ago | bloodhorse.com | Molly Rollins

's powerful late rally got him first across the wire for his second consecutive graded stakes win in the May 17 Louisville Stakes (G3T) at Churchill Downs. A homebred for Jeffrey Amling and Merriebelle Stable, Utah Beach lined up under the lights for Churchill's $250,000 feature as the co-favorite at 3-1 with and . The English Channel gelding ran second to last for a majority of the 1 1/2-mile journey as led the way through early fractions of :24.81, :48.84, and 1:13.64.
George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan S. (G2)

1 month ago | bloodhorse.com | Sean Collins |Byron King |Molly Rollins |Frank Angst

River Thames and Gosger recorded breezes May 10 in preparation for the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1) May 17 at Pimlico Race Course, and another leading 3-year-old, Sandman, joined the prospective lineup. Sara Elbadwi & Paul Verderosa look ahead to the Gotham Stakes and the Busher Stakes at Aqueduct. Sara Elbadwi & Paul Verderosa look back at the Grade 2 Cigar Mile and the Grade 2 Demoiselle.