Joel Rosario

Army Wife Much the Best in Black-Eyed Susan

BALTIMORE, MD – After a ground-saving trip throughout much of the race, Three Diamonds Farm’s Army Wife drew off in the stretch to prove much the best in Friday’s $250,000 George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan…

Race Recaps

Victim of Love Repeats in Vagrancy

ELMONT, NY – Victim of Love utilized a stalk-and-pounce approach under Joel Rosario to successfully repeat in the $150,000 Vagrancy Handicap (G3) at Belmont Park. “She came home really nicely and exploded at the end and I was really proud of that effort. She put in a really nice race,”… Read More

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Jackie’s Warrior Wins Pat Day Mile Thriller

LOUISVILLE, KY – Jackie’s Warrior set a blistering pace and had enough left to hold off Dream Shake by a head after a thrilling stretch duel to win the 97th running of the $500,000 Pat Day Mile (G2) presented by LG&E and KU. “I was pretty confident that he was going to hang in… Read More

Kentucky Derby

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Keeneland Returns, Derby Trail Tossed Asunder

One of the most exciting weekends of the racing calendar each year did not disappoint, with 3 preps for the Kentucky Derby (G1) and 4 for the Kentucky Oaks (G1) just part of the action between Aqueduct, Keeneland, Oaklawn Park, and Santa Anita Park. When multiple Grade 1 winners don’t… Read More

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Bound for Nowhere Nips Imprimis in Epic Shakertown Finish

LEXINGTON, KY – In an epic finish between a pair of ultra-impressive past race champions, Bound for Nowhere nipped Imprimis in a thrilling end to Saturday’s $200,000 Shakertown Stakes (G2) at Keeneland. Bound for Nowhere broke from the far outside post 13 under Joel Rosario as the slight 2/1 favorite… Read More

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Scarlett Sky Last to First in Transylvania

LEXINGTON, KY – Stuart Janney III homebred Scarlett Sky flew last to first to win Friday’s $150,000 Kentucky Utilities Transylvania Stakes (G3) at Keeneland. Scarlett Sky broke from the rail under Joel Rosario as the 5/2 second choice and took back as the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) champion Fire… Read More

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Everyone Vainly Chases Artie in Palisades Turf Sprint

LEXINGTON, KY – Everyone else found themselves vainly chasing Ken and Sarah Ramsey homebred Chasing Artie, who rallied from last with an explosive kick to win Friday’s $100,000 Palisades Turf Sprint Stakes at Keeneland. Chasing Artie hopped when the gates flew open and spotted the field a head start before… Read More

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Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Contenders Pedigree Analysis: Hot Rod Charlie

With the Kentucky Derby (G1) less than 6 weeks away, I’m back for my second year of analyzing some of the top contenders’ pedigrees. This week’s subject: Hot Rod Charlie With a career record of 7-2-1-2 and already over $1 million in career earnings, Hot Rod Charlie has emerged as one… Read More

Kentucky Derby

Louisiana Derby Winner Hot Rod Charlie Straight to Kentucky Derby

Under Joel Rosario, Hot Rod Charlie scored a front-running two-length triumph in Saturday’s Louisiana Derby at the Fair Grounds, earning the Oxbow colt 100 qualifying points for the Derby on May 1, assuring him a spot in the 20-horse field. “It was surprising that he went to the lead, but… Read More

Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Contenders Pedigree Analysis: Concert Tour

With the Kentucky Derby (G1) less than 8 weeks away, I’m back for my second year of analyzing some of the top contenders’ pedigrees. This week’s subject: Concert Tour. This undefeated Bob Baffert trainee has been sensational in all 3 career starts and will try to give owners/breeders Gary and Mary… Read More