2023 Another Impressive Year for Riverdee

Three runners. Three winners. Jhirsch, De La Cruz and Wilma Flintshire won their preps at Old Dominion Saturday. We certainly weren’t trying to win but as a partner once said, “Winning is a good habit to get into.” Making his hurdle debut for trainer Laird George, Jhirsch jumped well, going … Read More

A dog barks and whines at the front door. Should I let her out? A lunchbox sits on the countertop. An apprentice jockey zips his half chaps and heads to the barn. The farm truck sputters to life outside my window. I’m on my second cup of coffee and thousandth … Read More

Switched Sunday chores for Saturday chores so I can go racing tomorrow. Three horses and a cat today. Easy game. Nine horses and everything that goes with them tomorrow. Busy game. Thirty-one degrees out there this morning. Spring isn’t quite here. It’s hinted a few times, tempted a few times … Read More

With a winner on the board at Aiken, Riverdee improved to 3-for-4 in 2026. Sherminator and Pudding Lane contributing to the strong start. After battling weather all winter, we’ll be a little slowly away this year. Nothing at the Carolina Cup Saturday which is typical and a bunch at Green … Read More

Pudding Lane dropped the flag on the 2026 season in style with a win at the Aiken Spring Steeplechase March 21. Owned by Riverdee and Dr. Joe Fowler, the 4-year-old found a comfortable spot under jockey Bernie Dalton, jumped accurately, cruised to the lead around the final turn and won … Read More