Royal Ascot Day two

Awesome racing yesterday at Royal Ascot. Dad and I watched most of it from his room at my sister’s house in Rehoboth. We can still enjoy racing, something we’ve been doing for 53 years. He let out a “Wowwww” as Rosallion shifted lanes and shifted gears to win the St … Read More

Royal Ascot Day 1

Opening day of the five-day festival. In case you’re interested… 1st Carriage The King The Queen The Duke of Wellington The Duchess of Wellington 2nd Carriage The Princess Royal The Lady Gabriella Kingston Mr. Peter Phillips Mr. John Warren 3rd Carriage The Earl of Halifax The Countess of Halifax Mrs. … Read More

Long Drives Home

We went to Laurel yesterday. Pietrelcina making his second start for us. Fresh off a rallying second going a furlong shorter three weeks ago. We went full of hope, like we always do. We left, full of disappointment, like we usually do. Usually, because in this sport, you’re a star … Read More

Off a Day or Two

Just trying to recalibrate and regroup after four hectic days at Saratoga. The Belmont Festival proved to be a success for all involved. NYRA, Saratoga, Belmont and The Special. Dornoch, Thorpedo Anna and all the other winners, too. It was definitely a whirlwind for The Special. Joe, Tom and I … Read More

Cup of Coffee: For CHuck

“For those that hadn’t heard I have been dealing with some unexpected, yet major health issues…For those that have reached out, I thank you sincerely as it means a lot.” That was a post from Chuck Simon, former trainer, backstretch stalwart and loyal reader of The Special, earlier in the … Read More

Bloodstock

Clancy Bloodstock finds winners. From 4 furlongs to 32 furlongs, we have unearthed stakes winners around the world. Sure, steeplechasing has proven to be a specialty, but we can find any horse for any job. 

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Riverdee STable

A select racing partnership, Riverdee Stable competes nationally and internationally, aiming at the biggest festivals around the world (Saratoga, Keeneland, Cheltenham, Royal Ascot, etc.). Horses are purchased through public auction or private sale, focusing mainly on horses of racing age but we also buy yearlings and 2-year-olds.

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Roll Of Honor

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Valdez

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Gibralfaro

Eagle Poise

Eagle Poise

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