Nicole Russo
@DRFRusso
Writing about bloodstock and sales (@DRFBreeding), Kentucky racing, Thoroughbred aftercare, and more for DRF. Also competing as an amateur with my OTTB.
QUIETSIDE returns to training tomorrow. Freshened since KY OAKS for fall racing in NY and OP next season. JENKIN as well. 2 yo’s ramping up at Ellis and Saratoga. FOUNTAIN LAKE in Curlin Stake in Saratoga 7/24.
Interested to see Clever Again cutting back and moving to turf for Friday's G2 NMRHOF at #Saratoga. Although he's obviously a stakes winner on dirt, his pedigree, being by American Pharoah o/o a Galileo mare, hints strongly at turf.
SOVEREIGNTY rules again! 👑 The Belmont Stakes champ proves he’s still on top with a big win in the Grade 2 Jim Dandy pres. by @MoheganSun under @JuniorandKellyA for trainer Bill Mott!
We can say we knew him when 🥹. Our record-setting #OBSMarch grad Brant, a son of Gun Runner consigned by @eddiewoods2yos, looked every bit his $3 million price when breaking his maiden today @DelMarRacing for @ZedanRacing. 📸OBS photos (Photos by Z/Penelope P. Miller)
From a few days ago as he approached this milestone, here's a story on Ouzts reflecting on his career, and his favorite horse: drf.com/news/jockey-ou…
Jockey Perry Wayne Ouzts, 71, continues to set longevity records, and now has ridden more career races than anyone, with his 53,579th mount today. Ouzts won R5 at Belterra aboard Blazing Tony to tie Russell Baze for most starts, then rode So Far So Good to finish third in R6.
Jockey Perry Wayne Ouzts, 71, continues to set longevity records, and now has ridden more career races than anyone, with his 53,579th mount today. Ouzts won R5 at Belterra aboard Blazing Tony to tie Russell Baze for most starts, then rode So Far So Good to finish third in R6.
For the first time ever, the Longines Kentucky Oaks will be shown in primetime on NBC and Peacock! See you under the lights at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2026!
She Feels Pretty’s half sister, She Feels Stunning, shipped in this morning. Double trouble for Mickey
G2 San Diego Hcp, 8.5f dirt Sat at Del Mar, includes fav Nysos. San Diego race 8. Post order: Midnight Mammoth, Nysos, Mirahmadi, Express Train, Hall of Fame, Tarantino, Judge Miller. R4 Sat is career debut highly regarded 2yo Brant, $3 million Gun Runner colt tr by Baffert.
Winning Colors, with Jeff Lukas on pony, Saratoga's Oklahoma track 1988
-@TheNYRA initiative: Wayne's Kids - honoring D. Wayne Lukas by inviting kids into the winner's circle for each 1st race. -@PletcherRacing initiative: taking an unforgettable experience & making it magical. There's nothing like being up-close w/a racehorse. Good boy, Makes Sense!
There's nothing like a #Saratoga winner and @TheNYRA's program to honor the legacy of D. Wayne Lukas by inviting kids into the winner’s circle for the first race makes it all the more special. @PletcherRacing is the perfect person to embrace that tradition. Way to go Makes Sense!
Raging Torrent matured into a pure competitor. He just wanted to beat you. We look forward to his second career. Antonio Romero, his exercise rider, and Andres Martinez, his groom, accompanied him to every dance. They are the epitome of horsemen.
"Raging Torrent, Metropolitan Mile winner, retired with injury to left foreleg" @DRFAndersen has the news. drf.com/news/raging-to…
"Raging Torrent, Metropolitan Mile winner, retired with injury to left foreleg" @DRFAndersen has the news. drf.com/news/raging-to…
Deserving dinner for the 🦍. Could not be more proud nor more honored to be associated with this colt, @mwmracing & @umbyrispoli and all our racing partners. #BelieveBig
Happy #Haskell Day! 30 years ago, in July 1995, the great Serena's Song became the first filly to win the race - an achievement matched only by fellow Hall of Famer Rachel Alexandra in 2009. youtube.com/watch?v=2Js100…
Game Day: SW Golden Canary @WoodbineTB @markecasse @SahinCivaci; MGSW Air Force Red & Hannah Buckle @DelMarRacing @Leopowellracing @ArmandoAyuso2; @MonmouthPark Valentinian & G1W Candied @PletcherRacing @iradortiz & MG1W JOURNALISM in Haskell @mwmracing @umbyrispoli #BelieveBig
La Cara scratched from CCA Oaks. Barn 28 at Saratoga, where she is stabled, has been placed under quarantine due to a sick horse from Mike Maker stable which also has horses in that barn. More later.