Delightfully, a full sister to dual champion Essential Quality, makes her debut at Gulfstream for trainer Brad Cox, who conditioned her brother, and owner/breeder Godolphin. She is pictured at Gainsborough Farm in Kentucky at just a few hours old back in 2023. #racingsky ๐
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Happy 5โฃth Birthday to 2024 Preakness winner Seize the Grey, and Happy Birthday in heaven to Funny Cide and Zippy Chippy.
I feel like it was just yesterday that I took this photo outside the Oklahoma Track (it was actually January 17), and now today is the start of morning training! #racingsky ๐
The beautiful turquoise waters of the Athabasca River in Jasper National Park, Alberta, 2023.
Congratulations to the connections of Stars and Stripes, who won the Grade III Ben Ali Stakes at Keeneland yesterday, giving trainer Bill Mott the exacta, with stablemate Batten Down second across the wire. #racingsky ๐
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Beautiful morning on Fitch Road in Saratoga yesterday (if you live in town, you must take a drive down it) visiting two of my favorite breeding farms, Mahoney Eden Manor and Thirty Year Farm!
It was a beautiful day at Old Friends at Cabin Creek yesterday as we celebrated the boys' birthdays! Thanks to everyone who came out!
That was one mighty trifecta in the Oaklawn Handicap! Here's hoping these three grace us once again with their presence at the Spa in 2026! #racingsky ๐
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The beautiful Wentworth by the Sea hotel in New Castle, NH, 2021.
Did you know? Foals are born with 80-90% of their adult leg length, which can make grazing difficult. I captured this little guy giving it a go at Mill Ridge Farm in Lexington.
MGSW Utah Beach looks to defend his title in today's Grade II Elkhorn Stakes at Keeneland. The Brendan Walsh trainee is seeking his third graded victory. #racingsky ๐
Huge grin on my face this morning as I drove past the Spa...49 days till Belmont! ๐ช๐๐ทโค๏ธ
Today's the day! Come out and celebrate the boys' birthdays at Old Friends at Cabin Creek from 12-3 today! Enjoy birthday cake, soups, and raffle items! 483 Sand Hill Road, Greenfield Center, NY
Grade 1 winner Gin Gin looks to defend her title in the Grade II Doubledogdare Stakes at Keeneland tomorrow. The Brendan Walsh trainee is making her seasonal debut. #racingsky ๐
MGSW Neat is entered in the Henry S. Clark Stakes at Laurel Park tomorrow. The Rob Atras trainee is nearing the $1 million mark in earnings. #racingsky ๐
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MGSP San Siro is entered in the Grade III Ben Ali Stakes on Saturday at Keeneland. The Brendan Walsh trainee was second in the race last year. #racingsky ๐
Happy 2๏ธโฃ4๏ธโฃth Birthday to Naughty New Yorker of Old Friends at Cabin Creek!
So sorry to learn of the passing of Darley stallion Frosted. My condolences to all who knew and loved him.
MG1SW White Abarrio will face Sovereignty and Journalism in Saturday's Grade II Oaklawn Handicap. The Saffie Joseph trainee was second to stablemate Skippylongstocking in the Pegasus World Cup last out. #racingsky ๐
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Happy 1๏ธโฃ4๏ธโฃth Birthday to Bold Illusion of Old Friends at Cabin Creek! Come celebrate Bo and the rest of the herd's birthdays on Saturday from 12-3 at our annual Birthday Party! There will be soup, cake, raffles, and of course, the boys! 483 Sand Hill Road, Greenfield, NY
GSW Tennessee Lamb looks to defend his title in the Grade III Ben Ali Stakes at Keeneland on Saturday. The Rusty Arnold trainee was third in an optional claiming event at Gulfstream last out. #racingsky ๐
Keeneland Paddock Building panorama from earlier this month. #racingsky ๐
Sovereignty and Journalism will face each other for the first time since this photo was taken in Saturday's Grade II Oaklawn Handicap. Both horses are making their four year old debuts. #racingsky ๐
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It was a big weekend for the Saffie Joseph, Jr. barn. On Saturday, Claret Beret upset the Grade I Apple Blossom Stakes at Oaklawn, and yesterday, In Our Time (pictured) took the Grade II Giant's Causeway Stakes at Keeneland. Congrats to all connections! #racingsky ๐
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Come out to Old Friends at Cabin Creek in Greenfield, NY on Saturday for our annual Birthday Party!
South Rim of the Grand Canyon, 2017.
Gemini Witch and her Bucchero colt at Mahoney Eden Manor in Saratoga, 2025.
Congratulations to the connections of new millionaire Claret Beret, who won the Grade I Apple Blossom Stakes at Oaklawn yesterday! The win marked the first top level victory for jockey Micah Husbands. #racingsky ๐
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Another amazing trip to Kentucky in the books. From meeting Zenyatta to seeing Further Ado's spellbinding win in the Blue Grass Stakes to an incredible stay at Denali Stud, not to mention beautiful weather, this was one for the books! Until next time!