Tag: Bodemeister

Kentucky Derby memories: The wager that got away

by Nick Hahn | May 6, 2022 | Breaking, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |

In this Kentucky Derby memory, Nick Hahn recalls a Derby which was the best of times, and the worst of times, because of the bet that didn’t get made.

Foiled Va-bred Derby hopefuls earn redemption

by Nick Hahn | May 10, 2017 | Breaking, Features, Top Stories, Virginia | 0 |

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.

Bodemeister, the “almost” horse

by Nick Hahn | May 2, 2017 | Breaking, Racing, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Racing | 0 |

Five years ago, Bodemeister almost won the Kentucky Derby and then the Preakness. How might wins have affected Virginia’s struggling thoroughbred industry?