Kathleen O’Connell

What’s Next? Looking Ahead at Horse Racing’s Summer Calendar

Fresh off the heels of Oaklawn Park’s record-setting $41 million closing day last Saturday, horse racing seemingly has full momentum heading into the summer racing calendar. But now, between the […]

Breeders' Cup

Stormy Embrace Twice as Tough in Princess Rooney

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Matalona Thoroughbreds’ homebred Stormy Embrace successfully defended her title belt, proving twice as tough in Saturday’s $250,000 Princess Rooney Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park. The Princess Rooney is a Breeders’ […] Read More

Race Recaps

Well Defined Wires G3 Sam F. Davis

TAMPA, FL – Stonehedge’s homebred Well Defined resumed his winning ways in impressive fashion on Saturday, taking the evenly-matched field of nine from start to finish in the Grade 3, $250,000 Sam […] Read More

Breeders' Cup

Stormy Embrace Wires G2 Princess Rooney

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Matalona Thoroughbreds’ homebred Stormy Embrace was left to her own devices up front and the Kathleen O’Connell trainee took full advantage, easily wiring the field in Saturday’s […] Read More