Galloping up to the field after the
#Travers
@b_hernandezjr
asked “Did I get up?!” And I sadly replied no and he just bent down and hugged ThorpedoAnna. Then they rode back to a standing ovation from the crowd 🥲
Cody’s Wish had a chance to say hello to his best friend Cody Dorman this morning before heading out to the track! 🥹
He’s entered in tomorrow’s
#WinAndYoureIn
Whitney Stakes!
Often the hardest thing is the empty stall. A constant reminder of the life that filled it that is now gone. Mel will never get to see that grey face staring back at her and my heart breaks for her and her team.
Trainer Brendan Walsh, whose Pretty Mischievous was awarded the victory in Saturday’s Test at Saratoga, delivered the blanket of flowers given to the races winner to trainer Melanie Giddings, whose Maple Leaf Mel broke down steps before the finish line.
@BloodHorse
Who says you can’t be fancy at the Big A?! 💁🏼♀️Happy Belmont Derby and Oaks day!
@theladysmaid
strikes again with this beautifully styled (patriotic 🇺🇸) outfit.
👒
@ltmillinery
👗
@LilySilk
👜
@Radley_London
(from their awesome Derby collection)
Feeling humbled and unworthy, but THANK YOU to all that voted. I have learned so much from the other analysts that were nominated, as well as those who were not. (
@Utbighair
@TomAmossRacing
@andyserling
in particular). But horse racing fans are the best, 💜 you all!
Next up in the 2020 Fan Choice Awards is Favorite Racing Analyst.
And the winner - as chosen by the fans - is...
@MaggieWolfndale
!
Congrats to Maggie
@TheNYRA
.
It’s not often one horse can fulfill so many roles, but Yeager did just that. From winning races in Europe and America, on turf and dirt, to being the Morley racing lead pony, to my co-host on Fox sports walking aside many Grade 1 winners and eventual champions. He was the first
Kicking off birthday week with
@morley_racing
seeing one my favorite bands
@ofarevolution
, which subsequently has made me feel quite old realizing I’ve listened to them for over 20 years 🙈
Happy Jim Dandy Day (also
@PDJFund
day) at
@TheNYRA
! Thank you to Miss Scarlett Boutique for the fab outfit today, you can find them downtown Saratoga Springs.
Being a mother of children, dogs, and horses I strongly dislike fireworks and the people who think it’s ok to set them off in suburbia on Tuesday (or any other weekday, non holiday) nights.
Ok I am obsessed with this picture of G1 Diana winner Althiqa and
@jockeyfranco
’s daughter 😍 unbelievably talented and kind filly with a horse crazy little girl (who I believe is being held by Charlie Appleby’s assistant) pc:
@TheNYRA
Well I’ve at least made it to Minneapolis… looking forward to getting over to
@CanterburyPark
in a few hours to cover the Mystic Lake Derby and several other competitive races on
#ADATR
FS2
It’s been the most amazing 16 days. First a family trip to Del Mar and then the honeymoon 7 years in the making to Uruguay 🇺🇾. Of course both trips included a lot of horses 🤪. Looking forward to getting back at it
@TheNYRA
tomorrow.
Anyone who doesn’t think this is epitome of one of the hardest working horse women on earth needs to think again. My admiration for
@MaggieWolfndale
is beyond measurable. Here she is on a Saratoga dark day galloping for me at Belmont Park. 😍😍😍😍
My life is complete- I have ridden my horse in the ocean 😂Happy Birthday to one of the most fun equine partners I’ve ever had Ninety One Assault, aka Boo 🥰
Thank you for all the birthday love Monday! Had an epic “weekend” with
@morley_racing
, family and friends, full of lake fun and spa time. Hope everyone has a lucky final week of racing at
#Saratoga
🏇
I have been so fortunate to interview some legends in this sport, but
@FrankieDettori
ranks up toward the top…. And at the big A! Thanks to Jay Moran for the 📸
That’s it Flavian Prat is hands down my favorite rider. He just ponied another riders horse from his own! He’s as good as he is bc he’s a horseman first and foremost.
So much credit goes to
@morley_racing
and his OUTSTANDING assistant Axelle (who I’m slightly strangling here) for Local, aka Sad Eyes, aka Bubba’s big win! 💗🖤 him!
While there were several things that were disappointing/annoying about this years Derby outcome, by far the BEST part was
@ljlmvel
winning his third KY Derby. He’s a legend and an even better human.
Tom: “Grace, it’s been a rough day. Mummy and daddy are going to start drinking bourbon in a second”
Grace: “I thought bourbon was for Santa”
Guess we need to re think what we leave out for Santa 😳
Thank you to
@trfinc
and
@TheNYRA
for giving the Saratoga legend Quick Call his final resting place in Clare Court today. (Lovely gathering at The Horseshoe afterward). Tomorrow we homage to him with the G3 Quick Call stakes on opening day.
We lost a gentleman and and an excellent horseman today. Rick always greeted people with a smile, despite the pain I'm sure he was enduring. He put his employees first and fought tirelessly for his fellow horsemen. You will be greatly missed, Mr Rick Violette.
Ascot thoughts:
Cynane: she may not have won, or finished in the top 4, but we learned a lot. 1. She travels very well, and is a total class act. 2. She prefers the ground a bit firmer and wants a bit longer (
@jjcjockey
couldn’t pull her up after the Queen Mary) 3. Couldn’t be…
Monomoy Girl: NOT a love story.
I’m very superstitious and don’t like to take/post pictures of horses before they run, but it was such an honor to be around this once-in-a-lifetime mare. Superior athlete. Awesome competitor. And I will not come back w/o mints next time.
Jackie’s Warrior is hands down my favorite horse that Ive never personally worked with….. but at least I got to snuggle him after his G1 H. Allen Jerkens. That was so special. 🥰🥰
Horses are truly amazing for the joy they can bring you. As it was the case for many people,the start of 2020 was a very dark time, but for me as I struggled with a bit of PPD, it was even darker. But as soon as I got back out to the barn and riding again, my days became brighter
You know who my heart breaks for? All my trainer friends who do right by their animals on a daily basis. Who treat them like family. They unfairly get cast into this huge net of doubt because of a few moral free people who want to just win at all costs. It’s truly sickening.
Want to apologize for leaving out (oversight/ lack of characters) the fans & bettors in my previous tweet. Without your support we would be nothing. I admit being a wife of a trainer my mind just naturally thinks of horses/horse people. But you guys/gals are why we’re here 🙏🏻
This was just the perfect way to end the meet. Thank you to everyone who watched and wagered, the horses and their people, and the crew in front of and behind the cameras who make our shows possible. And my family for always wearing a smile at the end of the day
@morley_racing
To all my fellow AA’s who go to shows by themselves I salute you 🫡 it’s not easy especially when it’s eventing and there’s all the tack and costume changes 🥵 but no horse I’d rather do it with than my Boo!
Modern Games NEVER rears- he was released out of the front of the gate to escape injury from his flailing stablemate. So the vets excuse of him rearing and hitting his head therefore leading to a premature scratch is false to begin with.
One of my worst nightmares.
The connections of this lovely horse are some of the nicest people I’ve met. And they were so proud of their horse. My heart goes out to them and Nobody Listens. 💔
NOBODY LISTENS (IN 2018 Conveyance) won Parx's G3 Turf Monster yesterday in impressive fashion. It was a joy to watch his proud connections.
Today, NOBODY LISTENS was fatally injured in a van accident.
There are no words that work here. Deepest condolences to all who loved him.
Snuck away to do this today. First show with NinetyOne Assault (not to mention I haven’t shown in ages). I’m SUCH a proud
#OTTB
mom right now. Shout out to my mom and the girls for their help and support
@morley_racing
Such a magnificent creature Zandar is 😍😅 also incredibly proud that we get to support the
@Grayson_JC
every time we are on track! Thank you
@PenelopePMiller
for the shot and great timing
Happy Fathers Day! Grace and Willow are incredibly lucky to have to have
@morley_racing
as theirs. Totally devoted to his girls and best dad I’ve ever known! 🥰
Forever Young absolutely ran the best race. Bumped/cut off out of the gate, made 1st move to leaders while V wide turn, bumped/pushed in by SL the entire stretch. TOPassword outran his odds following aforementioned 2 and rider losing crop🇯🇵🙌🏻 &
@TravisStone
is 🐐
#replaythoughts
To my friends, family and husband thank you for all your help and support. Thank you to the horses for all of their wonderful perfomances. Thank you to all the backstretch and frontside workers, trainers, jockeys, and owners for their work. My coworkers in front and behind the..
Wow, thank you to everyone who stopped by on here to wish me a happy birthday. I feel so lucky to be able to do what I love everyday for “work” and even more so for my amazing husband and daughter who made this birthday extra special.
What a fighter Cody was, and the fight and will that his family had for him was immeasurable. Sincerest condolences to the Dorman family, and thank you for letting us all in on your journey with Cody’s Wish.
Lovely article in his honor.
One of the greatest winner circle celebrations we've seen here at Saratoga! 👏 Vallelujah at 24-1 takes the 5th with
@JockeyJaDavis
up for father Robbie Davis!
#SaratogaLive
captures the moment ↓📺
The backstretch isn't a job...it's a lifestyle 👏
@MaggieWolfndale
goes behind the scenes to talk to the incredible people who work with the horses each and every day! 🏇🏼
I appreciate when people who work hard have success and let me tell you there isn’t a harder working jock in NY right now than
@trevormmccarthy
. Breezing horses all morning in these temps is not easy 😅🥶
On this date seven years ago, Haveyougoneaway gave
@morley_racing
his first graded stakes win in the Honorable Miss. And Tom would not stop looking at her like this until she sold for $1.1 million that November 😍
I’d like to wish my love and my bestest friend in the whole wide world
@morley_racing
a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! The girls and I know we wouldn’t and couldn’t do this life with out you 😘
Boo and I had our first try at an event doing Beginner Novice. Didn’t really know what to expect in dressage as we don’t really work on it and so we were in a 3-way tie for 3rd after o/o 8. But went double clear w/ fastest CC time for the yellow!
#OTTBs
are the BEST 👊🏻
Spoke to Jimmy after he got a ride back in the chase ambulance on his way down to first aide and he said he twisted and wrenched his ankle but insisted on “walking it off”. 💪🏻
I literally feel like I’m going to puke 🤮. My poor husband has been on the wrong end of some very questionable DQs and rulings in his career. It really wasn’t fair that they left her number up for a minute and then took her down
#insultotinjury
Thank you to all of the horses, horsemen, and all the people who worked to put on the
#BSRF
this weekend. But an even bigger thank you to the fans- standing on the track aboard Stitch before the Belmont and feeling the energy and the cheers is something I won’t soon forget! 🤘🏻
Thank you to all of the horsemen/women who have worked tiressly through this pandemic and now to make the races happen. Thank you to our awesome TV crew who make the shows happen. And thank you to the horses who make it all happen. That’s a wrap Belmont Summer’20.
Willow test riding Norman, who will be making his
#SaratogaLive
debut tomorrow. He is a Cremello… better make sure I have his sunscreen! Thank you to Sarah O’Brien for letting us use him this summer 🥰