Fourteen years ago, Audley Farm-bred Bodemeister nearly won both two Triple Crown races. They’re hoping for more with Secured Freedom.
Audley Farm bred or owns two favorites and a second choice in this weekend’s four stakes at Colonial Downs, with two for distaffers on Saturday.
Versatile and talented, the Virginia-bred Mandy’s Gold tangled with the best en route to becoming the best horse Michael Gorham has trained.
Three-year-old Greyvitos survived the San Luis Rey fire and later had to undergo surgery. Back on track, he’ll tackle the Pat Day Mile at Churchill Saturday.
Quality Road and Bodemeister sired the Oaks-Derby double last weekend — quite a feat for a pair of Virginia-breds whose own Derby dreams were dashed.
Five years ago, Bodemeister almost won the Kentucky Derby and then the Preakness. How might wins have affected Virginia’s struggling thoroughbred industry?
Our weekly On Tap feature highlights the weekend’s best races and other events from around the mid-Atlantic!
After 16 years as Audley Farm’s general manager, Jens Von Lepel will retire at the end of this year.
