Sean Collins

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Assistant News Editor at The Blood-Horse

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Articles

Trainers Praise Lukas for Indelible Impact on the Sport

5 days ago | bloodhorse.com | Sean Collins

The world of Thoroughbred racing was taken by surprise June 22 with the announcement that legendary Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas would be stepping away from training after being hospitalized in Louisville, Ky.READ: Medical Issues Force Lukas to Exit Training Career As his peers and competitors learned the news, they were quick to their express their thoughts and prayers to Lukas and his family, as well as their gratitude for all he has done for the industry.
Pure Eloquence is First Winner for Known Agenda

1 week ago | bloodhorse.com | Sean Collins

It's only fitting that 2021 Florida Derby (G1) winner and Spendthrift Farm stallion Known Agenda 's first winner would come at the site of his most important victory, and that is what unfolded June 19 as Pure Eloquence impressively conquered seven rivals in a Gulfstream Park maiden race.
Raging Torrent Stays on Top of NTRA Poll

1 week ago | bloodhorse.com | Sean Collins

A quiet week for the top level of racing led to little change in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top Thoroughbred Poll released June 17, with the Top 10 horses remaining the same group with some minor changes in their order. Yuesheng Zhang and Craig Dado's retained his top spot in the rankings voted on by national media following his gate-to-wire triumph over second-ranked and eighth-ranked in the Metropolitan Handicap (G1) at Saratoga Race Course June 7.
Vahva Seeks Return to Winner's Circle in Chicago Stakes

1 week ago | bloodhorse.com | Sean Collins

When won the Chicago Stakes (G3) a year ago, she appeared on a path to dominate the female sprint division. That was not what unfolded the second half of the year and after three straight losses, she has a chance to right the ship in this year's $300,000 Chicago Stakes (now a grade 2) at Churchill Downs June 21. The daughter of started her season on a sloppy track at Churchill May 3 in the Derby City Distaff Stakes (G1), meeting the best female sprinters in the country off a six-month layoff.
Vahva Seeks Return to Winner's Circle in Chicago

1 week ago | bloodhorse.com | Sean Collins

When won the Chicago Stakes (G3) a year ago, she appeared on a path to dominate the female sprint division. That was not what unfolded the second half of the year and after three straight losses, she has a chance to right the ship in this year's $300,000 Chicago Stakes (now a grade 2) at Churchill Downs June 21.
Motorious Returns With Flashy Daytona Win

1 week ago | bloodhorse.com | Sean Collins

Before loaded in the Santa Anita Park starting gate for his seasonal debut June 14, trainer Phil D'Amato told FanDuel TV's Christina Blacker that the 7-year-old gelding was only 90%-95% fit. It turned out that was all he needed to be as he scored a flashy victory in the $100,000 Daytona Stakes (G3T). "Once (jockey) Antonio (Fresu) got him straightened out, he came with a lethal run there," D'Amato said.
Fondly Takes Them All the Way in Delaware Oaks

1 week ago | bloodhorse.com | Sean Collins

Draw a line through it. That turned out to be the simple explanation for 's 11th-place finish on a sloppy track in the May 2 Kentucky Oaks (G1) as she bounced back as good as new in the $300,000 Delaware Oaks (G3) at Delaware Park June 14. Fondly, b, 3/f Upstart - Lifetime Memory, by IstanPedigree NotesUpstart stands at Airdrie Stud for $25,000 (2025). Sale History FTKOCT2023 * $50,000 * Consignor: Airdrie Stud * Buyer: Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners.
Champion Immersive to Make 3YO Debut in Monomoy Girl

2 weeks ago | bloodhorse.com | Sean Collins

The star of her division last fall, 2-year-old champion filly is finally set to make her 3-year-old debut June 14 at Churchill Downs in the $175,000 Monomoy Girl Overnight Stakes. "Physically she's grown, filled out a bit," trainer Brad Cox said. "We love what we've seen from her in her works leading up.
Brown Attempts Fifth Eatontown Win With New Runners

2 weeks ago | bloodhorse.com | Sean Collins

Trainer Chad Brown knows what it takes to win Monmouth Park's $150,000 Eatontown Stakes (G3T), picking off four editions since 2017 including each of the last two. However, should he win a fifth June 14, he will do so with a newcomer to the barn. Both his entrants, from the rail and from the far outside gate 7, will make their first starts for Brown and their first starts of the year.
Champion Immersive Makes 3YO Debut in Monomoy Girl

2 weeks ago | bloodhorse.com | Sean Collins

The star of her division last fall, 2-year-old champion filly is finally set to make her 3-year-old debut June 14 at Churchill Downs in the $175,000 Monomoy Girl Overnight Stakes. "Physically she's grown, filled out a bit," trainer Brad Cox said. "We love what we've seen from her in her works leading up.

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