2023 Another Impressive Year for Riverdee

“Give him a walk.” “Another walk.” “Can you trot?” “That’s good.” “Vet report?” “There aren’t any jumpers here.” “This one will make a jumper.” “He’s already schooled.” “Oh, I can see him flying over a fence.” “He never gets tired.” “Give him a walk.” “Another walk.” “Can you trot?” “That’s … Read More

The steeplechase season winds to a close at the Colonial Cup – the return of the Colonial Cup – and the Aiken Steeplechase. We entered American War Hero on the flat and King Tsunami and Cool Jet over hurdles at Camden. We are aiming Penicillin Success and Palio for Aiken. Hoping … Read More

Riverdee is going international. Again. “One more.” Those were my words of advice to Patrick Harty as we bid again on Imarajan at the Goffs HIT Sale in Ireland this morning. The son of Camelot rolled into the sale fresh off his best effort, a second going 1 3/4 miles … Read More

Long night. Long day. That’s the story of a red eye while getting sick after a week of racing at the Breeders’ Cup. First world problems, right? Sunday was a blur. Miles got sick first. Fever. Sore throat. Cough. Weepy eye. Annie second. Me third. Of course, it hit me … Read More

One day of Breeders’ Cup in the books. One to go. Red eye home tonight. Potus heads to Callaway Gardens today. Pietrelcina travels to Laurel tomorrow. Last chances of the year, most likely. Strong day of racing yesterday. Colin Keane rode the race of the day, waiting and pouncing with … Read More