Steve Asmussen

Gun Runner “Amazing” in Pegasus Work

NEW ORLEANS, LA – With frigid weather looming in New Orleans, trainer Steve Asmussen wanted a little something extra from Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Gun Runner during his weekly workout Sunday in preparation […]

Photos

Slim’s Top 17 Photos of 2017

This was a roller-coaster year in horse racing, with plenty of ups and downs that make this sport so special. 2017 epitomized the saying, “The highs are never so high […] Read More

Race Recaps

Gun Runner Wires Way To Breeders’ Cup Classic Glory

DEL MAR, CA – Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm’s Gun Runner showed the world his brilliance on Saturday, wiring the Grade 1, $6,000,000 Breeders’ Cup Classic. Off smartly from post 5 […] Read More

Breeders' Cup

Breeders’ Cup Skinny: The Classic & the “Training Up” Dilemma

Now that the “Win & You’re In” series has nearly been completed, it’s time to start assembling the fields for the 34th Breeders’ Cup. There will be many changes in […] Read More

Race Recaps

Untrapped Overtakes Battle of Midway, Wins G3 Oklahoma Derby

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Michael Langford’s Untrapped closed with a rush from midpack and powered to the front late to overtake Battle of Midway and win Sunday’s Grade 3, $400,000 Oklahoma Derby from […] Read More

Race Recaps

Snapper Sinclair Stalks, Surges in $350,000 Fasig-Tipton Turf Showcase Juvenile

FRANKLIN, KY – Bloom Racing Stable’s Snapper Sinclair used a stalking trip under Ricardo Santana, Jr., before surging to the lead and crossing first in Wednesday’s $350,000 Fasig-Tipton Turf Showcase Juvenile […] Read More

News

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Gun Runner Dominates Woodward Stakes

Summer is officially over: Saratoga and Del Mar have closed for the season. As sad as last weekend was, there’s one thing to now get very excited about: The Breeders’ […] Read More

Race Recaps

Vertical Oak Splashes To Victory In G2 Prioress

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – J. Kirk and Judy Robison’s Vertical Oak shined brightly through the falling rain, splashing home to victory in Sunday’s Grade 2, $250,000 Prioress. Forwardly placed after breaking […] Read More

Race Recaps

Gun Runner Stomps Field in G1 Woodward

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm’s Gun Runner reaffirmed his status as the world’s number-one horse, dominating the field in the stretch to win Saturday’s Grade 1, $750,000 […] Read More

Race Previews

Woodward Stakes Preview: Gun Runner vs. The Pletchers

The Grade 1, $750,000 Woodward will go off as the 11th race on the final Saturday of the Saratoga meeting. Highlighted by Gun Runner, the Woodward has only drawn a […] Read More