Pennsylvania Breeding
Midlantic mares bred declines amid continuing national fall
The latest report of mares bred shows continuing declines in the region and nationally as the foal crop continues to drop.
Future Is Now, Roses for Debra tussle at the Spa
Midlantic-breds have dominated Saratoga’s distaff turf sprint division in 2024, and Friday Future Is Now and Roses for Debra tangle once again.
Dontlookbackatall hopes to see way to G3 Caress win
Pennsylvania-bred Dontlookbackatall hopes to stretch her win streak to three in Thursday’s G3 Caress at the Spa in a race with a serious Midlantic flavor.
Angel of Empire named Top Midlantic-bred of 2023
Pennsylvania-bred Angel of Empire was named the Top Midlantic-bred of 2023 after a campaign that saw him win the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby.
Nimitz Class tackles Pegasus for new connex
Pennsylvania-bred Nimitz Class, who dominated several regional stakes, is with new connections now and will tackle Saturday’s G1 Pegasus World Cup.
Roses for Debra hoping to be a turf monster at Parx
Roses for Debra has been first past the post in every start on turf and synthetic, a streak she’ll put on the line in Saturday’s G3 Turf Monster at Parx.
BackTracks: Smarty Jones’s magical ride
In a new BackTracks: PA-bred Smarty Jones was a serious racehorse, but there was more to his popularity than that.
PA-bred Angel of Empire scores in Arkansas Derby
The Pennsylvania-bred Angel of Empire proved much the best in Saturday’s Grade 1 Arkansas Derby.
Midlantic-breds among late Triple Crown nominees
Maryland-bred Coffeewithchris and Pennsylvania-bred Ninetyprcentmaddie are among a dozen late Triple Crown nominees.
Ninetyprcentmaddie could try G2 Wood Memorial
Pennsylvania-bred Ninetyprcentmaddie, a sharp last out stakes winner at Parx, could try the G2 Wood Memorial next, said trainer Butch Reid.
Caravel earns nods as Top Midlantic-bred of 2022
Caravel, the Pennsylvania-bred mare who pulled a 42-1 shocker in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint, earns the nod as the Top Midlantic-bred of 2022.
Wanamaker’s PA-bred sale kicks off Sunday
Thirty-seven horses are catalogued in the online Wanamaker’s Pennsylvania-bred sale, which kicks off Sunday, December 4 and closes December 8.
PA-bred Caravel pulls BC Turf Sprint stunner
Caravel, a Pennsylvania-bred mare, shocked the boys in winning the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint Saturday at 42-1 odds.
Late developer Leader of the Band takes connex to Spa day
John Servis hadn’t won a Saratoga race in over 20 years. Owner Will Schwartz never had. Until Leader of the Band struck on August 19.
Peace and Justice: Sire’s offspring versatile, precocious
No Pennsylvania sire had more two-year-old winners last year than did Peace and Justice, and the stallion’s just getting rolling, says his owner.
Report of mares bred shows Midlantic declines
While the just-released report of of mares bred showed essentially flat national numbers, the MId-Atlantic saw a 15% drop.
Chris Feifarek hoping for “heroic” future for Beren
Pennsylvania-bred Beren is named for a hero of fantasy literature, and co-owner-breeder Chris Feifarek hopes his horse can be a hero of a different sort.
Joy and tears as Caravel sets sail
Pennsylvania-bred Caravel won the G3 Caress at Saratoga. in a bittersweet last start for breeder-owner-trainer Lizzie Merryman.
Beren may point to G2 Amsterdam
Pennsylvania-bred Beren had a fast work Friday morning that has trainer Butch Reid thinking about the G2 Amsterdam for his next start.
Six Midlantic-breds among Triple Crown noms
Stakes winners Hello Hot Rod and Pickin’ Time are among six horses bred in the Mid-Atlantic who have been nominated to the Triple Crown.
