Category Archives: Broodmares
Racing alive and well in Hot Springs
It is sunny and warm down here in Hot Springs. It is supposed to be 60-62 today with 30’s at night. Racing has been good and the crowds have been good. We haven’t really run much yet.
Typical Day at Oaklawn Park, Hot Springs, Arkansas:
They ran 9 races each day on Saturday and Sunday with at least three of those races being allowance, stake, or maiden special. Out of the remaining races they have claimed eleven each day with a lot of them having multiple shakes. I did see a couple with six way shakes (meaning six different parties in for the same horse). I have seen them claim anything this week from first time starters to nine year old’s. Racing is alive and thriving here. It is a very good way to get in for instant action. Get your claiming cash together (gather a group of friends if you like) and get in the game.
Scatman……….The Rebel…………TVG……….Interviews
Today was entry day for The Rebel and Scatman is #2 in a field of 13. Mike is doing a live interview with TVG Friday morning 11:30 Louisville time with Matt Carothers. On Saturday Mike will be on the OTB Radio show as well. Busy and exciting time for the O’ Grady’s and all associated with MEL Racing.
Last foal for 2011
Last Night we had our last foal for 2011. Over 90% of our foals this year were colts. Daughter Elizabeth says it just increases our chances of having a Kentucky Derby horse in 2014. We are still three weeks ahead of Mucho Macho Man’s foaling date! Unfortunately or fortunately (depending on how you look at it) there are no Kentucky Breds in the group.
Caught In a Pinch/Catienus Colt
Enjoy these photos of a colt out of Caught In a Pinch, by Catienus!