Just three short weeks after having been claimed by a new trainer and owner, Uphold, at odds of 33-1 found his way to the winners circle for the Inaugural Running of the Unreachable Star Stakes at Indiana Grand. I know…
Just three short weeks after having been claimed by a new trainer and owner, Uphold, at odds of 33-1 found his way to the winners circle for the Inaugural Running of the Unreachable Star Stakes at Indiana Grand. I know…
Weathering the ups and downs is just the nature of the thoroughbred breeding and racing industry and just like everyone else, I’ve had my share over the past 8 years. I learned the day after Thanksgiving that On The Point…
I’m so Happy- It’s Derby Day! I look forward to Derby Day every year like I look forward to Christmas! Family and Friends gather to place bets,eat and enjoy the race and race trivia. This year, I was the lucky…
Defining Hope is getting closer to starting her first race and has posted some really strong workouts. She will get her gate card soon. We are told that Hope enjoys running and that she is a true professional and athlete.…
Uphold shipped to Margaux and arrived in good shape and weighing 752 lbs. Seeing that Uphold needing some additional handling and socializing, Margaux focused on getting him use to relying on his handlers and less on his equine peers. Despite…
After 4 months of deliberation and soliciting name recommendations from every friend and family member of mine, I received confirmation from the Jockey Club that my name submission had been accepted. The On The Point colt sired by Lentenor will…
So encouraged by the news this past weekend that California Chrome won Champion 3 yr old and HOY honors. Go Chrome! Looking forward to seeing what he does as he begins his 4th yr campaign this year.
Last week, I learned that the Jockey Club accepted the name submitted for On The Point’s 2014 filly, Hope. She will be registered later this month under the name “Defining Hope”. The credit goes to my oldest daughter, Brit, who…
When we visited Dream and Hope on June 2nd, we noticed that Hope is mindful of her mother. We learned that Dream has been aggressive over the food up until now and forces Hope into the opposite corner of the…
On The Point was 16 days past due, but finally delivered her filly at 1:15am on March 27th which also happens to be one of her grandpa’s birthdays, Point Given. We joked that the size of my mare must have…