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Virgil Morgan, Jr., Tony Alagna in latest Twos in Training videos; Dr. Ian Moore up next
Trainers Virgil Morgan, Jr. spoke to Jaimi MacDonald and Tony Alagna spoke to Heather Vitale this week for our latest episodes of Twos in Training. by Dave Briggs The sixth and seventh in HRU’s 2021 Virtual Twos in Training videos … Read more
Read The Full HRU StoryEarly thoughts on the Alagna Armada and more at Sunshine Meadows
by Ron Gurfein Considering all the equine talent amassed at Sunshine Meadows, the virus has crushed the turnout. The mainstays, Myron Bell, Sam Bowie, and Jerry Glantz had their usual spots last weekend, but, to them, a visit to The … Read more
Read The Full HRU StoryAlagna’s Hill takes him to the mountaintop
How the perfect plan, the perfect connections and an uber-talented trotting filly led trainer Tony Alagna to his first Hambletonian victory. by Dave Briggs Even for a meticulous man who rarely lets emotions get in the way of hard work … Read more
Read The Full HRU StoryAfter paying his dues, Tony Alagna’s dreams have come true
by Murray Brown Imagine this: You have spent your whole life around horses — all sorts of horses. You feel you are ready. You’ve paid your dues. You’ve worked with and tried to emulate some of the greatest horsemen on … Read more
Read The Full HRU StoryTrainer Tony Alagna will talk about his top returning horses, his most promising 2-year-olds and his growing list of former trainees, such as Captaintreacherous, that are now stallions. He will also answer some of your questions. by Dave Briggs HRU’s … Read more
Read The Full HRU Story99 per cent of Alagna’s 99 horses looked good Tuesday
by Ron Gurfein This report is from Tuesday (Feb. 18) because of the USHWA Awards banquet this weekend. It’s hard to believe that the Tony Alagna barn trained 99 horses Tuesday morning and, what’s more amazing, 99 per cent looked … Read more
Read The Full HRU StoryReflect With Me gives Team Alagna back-to-back Crown takedowns
by Ray Cotolo The pairing of trainer Tony Alagna and driver Andrew McCarthy did not have much time to reflect on Ramona Hill’s 14-1 upset in the Two-Year-Old Filly Trot. With the three elimination winners succumbing to quick fractions, Reflect … Read more
Read The Full HRU StoryAnswering an Alagna critic, thoughts on drivers’ posture and speed bikes and my take on Dexter Dunn
by Ron Gurfein Tidbits: My apologies for stating that Pilot Discretion was unraced at two. He won his only two starts at the Red Mile in early closing events. On the subject of enforcing the no-holes-given-in-the-first-turn rule at the Meadowlands, … Read more
Read The Full HRU StoryTony Alagna in video spotlight
Trainer Tony Alagna was interviewed in Florida by HRU’s Heather Vitale about the huge pile of 2-year-olds he has in training at Sunshine Meadows, including nine from the first crop of his champion Artspeak and, of course, many sired by … Read more
Read The Full HRU StoryTony Alagna: Working hard and loving it
Tony Alagna relishes the work that goes with training “about 100 horses”. by Dave Little Tony Alagna always wanted to be a trainer on the big stage. He has accomplished that goal and more, but even he couldn’t have anticipated … Read more
Read The Full HRU StorySupplemental thoughts
The history behind allowing supplemental entries to the Breeders Crown. by Debbie Little The day before the box closed for this weekend’s Breeders Crown eliminations, four owners chose to supplement their horses. Ecurie D supplemented to the open trot, Jujubee … Read more
Read The Full HRU StoryRockin Nola records fourth Indiana Super Final victory
It’s on to the Breeders Crown for the 5-year-old pacing mare. by James Platz A dozen new Indiana Sires Stakes (ISS) champions were crowned Friday evening (Oct. 15) at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Rockin Nola once again added her name to … Read more
Read The Full HRU StoryWowza! Lexington sale crushes it with records galore
The Lexington Selected Yearling Sale concluded Saturday with records for gross, average, median and number of six-figure yearlings sold — and topped the previous best gross by more than $10 million. In all, the sale set 18 sales records, including … Read more
Read The Full HRU StoryOver $50 million and counting in Lexington
Thanks to another record-breaking session on Friday night, the Lexington auction is pushing farther into unchartered territory going into tonight’s final session. quotes by James Platz / story by Dave Briggs During Friday night’s (Oct. 9) fourth session, the Lexington … Read more
Read The Full HRU StoryThe second night of the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale saw new record highs for session gross ($17,927,000), average ($84,164) and six-figure yearlings (61) and established new standards for gross ($36,467,000), average ($111,180) and $100,000+ yearlings (130) through two days. quotes … Read more
Read The Full HRU StoryLexington smashes all-time records for gross and average
The opening session of the 2021 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale set new high-water marks by grossing over $18.5 million, averaging $161,217 and selling 69 six-figure yearlings. The average was up 25 per cent and the gross climbed 22 per cent … Read more
Read The Full HRU StoryArt Zubrod has raised more great standardbreds than anyone
A conversation with the esteemed farm manager of Brittany Farms. by Murray Brown It’s a certainty that Art Zubrod has raised more great horses on a percentage basis than anyone ever. It’s even quite possible that he has done so … Read more
Read The Full HRU StoryMohawk Million preview
by Bob Heyden The Mohawk Million is now in its second year and will feature four fillies, three geldings and three colts. The trotters in the inside five posts are 11-for-34 combined — 33 per cent. Those with the five … Read more
Read The Full HRU StoryExtreme Speed
An extremely detailed look at the sport’s 1:50 2-year-olds By Philip and Jonathan Sporn Back in April we did a retrospective of the 1:50 mile (full story here). Now that the stakes season is gearing up, here is a look … Read more
Read The Full HRU StoryCharity begins at home
by Debbie Little Three years ago, the Libfeld-Katz Breeding Partnership of Al Libfeld and Marvin Katz became the presenting sponsor for the 2019 Breeders Crown at their home track of Woodbine Mohawk Park. But that wasn’t enough for Katz. “The … Read more
Read The Full HRU Storyby Sandra Snyder A year ago, Francis Dumouchel gave up his job as an assistant trainer with the Blake MacIntosh stable and purchased five Ontario-sired yearlings, launching his career as a full-time standardbred trainer. With a record of six wins, … Read more
Read The Full HRU StoryDriver is coming to Canada off a 1:48.3 world record mile with Caviart Camden in Kentucky. by Brett Sturman Racing this summer has seen more than its fair share of dramatic finishes in high quality stakes at tracks throughout the … Read more
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