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Racehorses with American & Patriotic Themed Names
Horses start under the flag at Horseshoe Indianapolis Celebrate 250 years of independence with this list of American & patriotic themed racehorse names! Constitution Starting off strong with this son of Tapit named after the United States’ governing document. Constitution won two Grade 1 races and is now a stallion at WinStar Farm. Man o’ War This horse racing legend is named after his breeder, August Belmont Jr., who joined the United States Army during World War I. Man o’ W
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jul 3
The Magic of Zenyatta
To have at one point looked hopelessly beaten, trailing much too far behind the field, only to come up just a head short of victory, proved that her heart, her talent, and her desire to win were perhaps greater than anyone had ever imagined.
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jun 29
Jeff Ruby Steaks 2026: McCarthy Sends Stark Contrast and La Ville Lumiere to Turfway Preps
Stark Contrast, Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) contender Southern California-based trainer Michael McCarthy will send two of his young turf talents to Turfway Park this weekend to compete in the track’s final Kentucky Derby & Oaks preps of the season, the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) and Bourbonette Oaks. G3 winner Stark Contrast invades Kentucky for Jeff Ruby steaks (G3) Stark Contrast aims for the large purse of $777,000 in the Jeff Ruby (G3). The Amerman Racing homebred by Caravaggio boas
Kaeli Bartholomew
Mar 16
White Abarrio Set for Pegasus World Cup redemption After Breeders’ Cup Drama
White Abarrio at Del Mar preparing for the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile, October 2025 Just moments before chasing a second Breeders’ Cup trophy, the striking light grey White Abarrio was scratched at the starting gate. He returns this Saturday in search of redemption. White Abarrio is entered in the $3 million Pegasus World Cup (G1), a race in which he aptly seemed to sprout wings last year, flying 6 1/4 lengths ahead of his competitors. That victory had been his first in graded c
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jan 22
Cy Fair: Boy-Beating Breeders' Cup Winner & Source of Smiles After the Texas Floods
Cy Fair schooling at Del Mar ahead of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1) Cy Fair, a filly with dazzling speed and a love for competition, emerged in the summer of 2025 not only as a rising star on the turf, but as a source of light during one of the darkest moments her connections would face. Named for a Texas high school and co-owned by a family from the Lone Star State, Cy Fair’s debut came just days after catastrophic flooding devastated Hill Country. As her caree
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jan 15
Pondering's Career Has Been a Rollercoaster
Pondering after her first win as a three-year-old After a rollercoaster start to her career, PONDERING has turned into a serious racehorse. The Brendan Walsh trainee seeks her third stakes win this Saturday in the Holiday Inaugural at Turfway Park. Pondering is a half-sister to Think Big, who captured three graded stakes this year. Their dam, Always Thinking, showed plenty of ability herself, winning a stake and competing three times at the graded level. Pondering's sire, Ha
Kaeli Bartholomew
Dec 11, 2025
Accelerate's Half-Sister Hot Crazy Matrix is Heating Up
Hot Crazy Matrix has a face you won’t forget — and a famous brother you’ll recognize too! Get to know Accelerate's half-sister!
Kaeli Bartholomew
Aug 3, 2025
Brilliant Berti Shines in Wise Dan Stakes (G2)
Brilliant Berti captured the Wise Dan Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs, marking his fifth win under the Twin Spires. Learn more about this rising turf star’s career, pedigree, and connections.
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jun 30, 2025
Mindframe was Mesmerizing in Stephen Foster Stakes (G1)
Mindframe & Irad Ortiz after winning the Churchill Downs Stakes (G1) Mindframe was mesmerizing in the Stephen Foster Stakes (G1). The...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jun 30, 2025
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