Winchell Thoroughbreds

Costa Terra Wins Debut; RUNHAPPY Juvenile Next?

HENDERSON, KY – The 2017 Horse of the Year Gun Runner sired his sixth winner in his first crop of 2-year-olds as Winchell Thoroughbreds’ first-time starter Costa Terra beat Buckingham […]

Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Contenders Pedigree Analysis: Midnight Bourbon

With the Kentucky Derby (G1) less than 2 weeks away, I’m back for my second year of analyzing some of the top contenders’ pedigrees. This week’s subject: Midnight Bourbon Bred by […] Read More

Race Recaps

Silver State Extends Hot Streak With Oaklawn Handicap Victory

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Winchell Thoroughbreds and Willis Horton Racing’s Silver State extended his hot streak to 5 straight wins after coming out on top in a thrilling finish to […] Read More

Race Recaps

Silver State Slips By In Fifth Season

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Winchell Thoroughbreds and Willis Horton Racing’s Silver State slipped by a game Hunka Burning Love in the late stages to win Saturday’s $150,000 Fifth Season Stakes at Oaklawn Park. […] Read More

Race Recaps

Bankit puts in money effort to win Alex M. Robb

OZONE PARK, NY – Bankit posted a slew of close efforts in the 17 months since his previous win. But Saturday, the 4-year-old son of Central Banker left no doubt, overtaking […] Read More

Race Recaps

Nitrous Takes Thanksgiving Classic

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Winchell Thoroughbreds homebred Nitrous shot to the lead near the 1/8 pole and drew off late to take Thursday’s $125,000 Thanksgiving Classic Stakes at Fair Grounds. Nitrous broke […] Read More

Race Recaps

Finite Proves Superior in Chilukki

LOUISVILLE, KY – Winchell Thoroughbreds homebred Finite proved to be the superior runner that her 6/5 favoritism seemed to indicate in Saturday’s $100,000 Chilukki Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs. Finite and […] Read More

Race Previews

Chilukki Preview: Finite On Top Of Her Game

LOUISVILLE, KY – Winchell Thoroughbreds homebred Finite is seemingly on top of her game as she enters her latest test in Saturday’s $100,000 Chilukki Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs. The Chilukki […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Pneumatic Preakness-Bound After Pegasus Victory

OCEANPORT, NJ – Winchell Thoroughbreds homebred Pneumatic appears bound for the Preakness Stakes (G1) after easily winning Saturday’s $150,000 TVG.com Pegasus Stakes at Monmouth Park. Pneumatic was bet down to 4/5 […] Read More

Race Recaps

Halo Again Conquers Queenston

TORONTO, ON – Returning to face fellow Canadian-breds proved the perfect tonic for Halo Again, who took over in deep stretch before winning Saturday’s $125,000 Queenston Stakes at Woodbine. The 6/5 favorite […] Read More