Sports/turf writer. New York-based correspondent for BloodHorse. Founder NY Hot List handicapping service.
Shelton, CT
Joined July 2010
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For the last three years, Thoroughbred racing's Horse of the Year has arisen from somewhere other than the @BreedersCup Classic (G1). That figures to change this year. Read more: go.bloodhorse.com/3VUvqO5 @BobEhalt #BC2026
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As far as a pace setup goes, it was a perfect one for jockey Jose Lezcano and Glen Hill Farm's homebred Third Coast in the Hill Prince Stakes (G3T) Oct. 10 at Belmont Park. Read more: go.bloodhorse.com/4dvYTnt @BobEhalt
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On this day in 1973, SECRETARIAT returned to @BelmontPark1905 just four months after his historic @BelmontStakes victory to make his turf debut in the Man o' War Stakes.
Big Red won by five lengths under Ron Turcotte, setting a new course record.
Watch the full race replay ⤵️
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Najja Thompson has been named to a newly created position as director of state breeder and provincial programs, the @jockeyclub announced today. Read more: go.bloodhorse.com/4hNWENA
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Caroline St. Beat, winner of the Nashville Derby (G3T) off just one week's rest, enters the Hill Prince Stakes (G3T) off five weeks of rest to face eight rivals Oct. 10 @BelmontPark1905. go.bloodhorse.com/4B0bJ7E @BobEhalt
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We’ve seen a lot of great racehorses since Secretariat but none greater than him!!
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Secretariat left us #onthisdate in 1989. We remain forever grateful the ways he thrilled and inspired us — and does still today.
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Klaravich Stables' Domestic Agenda rather easily secured a spot in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1T) by taking the Miss Grillo Stakes (G2T) by 4 1/2 lengths. Read more: go.bloodhorse.com/4jADaOP @BobEhalt #BC2026
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One of the reasons why horse racing can be so endearing is because of people like trainer John Grabowski, who won his first graded stakes with Dotsy in the Frizette Stakes (G1). Read more: go.bloodhorse.com/4i1aIEz @BobEhalt #BC2026
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ALERT: Minaret Station withstood a stewards' inquiry to gain his first grade 1 victory in the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Stakes (G1T) Oct. 1 @BelmontPark1905. Read more: go.bloodhorse.com/4xTtVwD @BobEhalt
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After missing the Birdstone Stakes in August, star marathoner Next has officially been retired from racing and will pursue a second career. Read more: go.bloodhorse.com/4ytCVd8 @BH_SCollins #OTTB
I like that @TheNYRA plays it after the races but there's no better place to hear Frank than the Big Ball Orchard in the Bronx after a #Yankees postseason win. #YankeesWin
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LSU Stables' grade 1 winner Far Bridge will make his first start since March 28 when he runs Sept. 26 in the $500,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Stakes (G1T) at Belmont Park. Read more: go.bloodhorse.com/4rwKqNN @BobEhalt
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Though the Maryland Jockey Club has moved the Preakness Stakes (G1) back one week, that's the only change on the immediate horizon. Read more: go.bloodhorse.com/4iGj7yd @BobEhalt #TC2027
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For all the time, effort, and money the New York Racing Association poured into a gold standard drainage system at the new Belmont Park, it was inevitable there would be off the turf races. go.bloodhorse.com/47d4z1W @BobEhalt
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On #BHMonday: @GustavoJDelgado discusses winning the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) with The Puma, @BH_SCollins and @BobEhalt share their thoughts on the new Belmont Park. @RadioLouie go.bloodhorse.com/3TDY3hA #BloodHorsePlus #Video
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ALERT: The Puma made a huge move around the far turn and held off a late charge from Further Ado to win the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) Sept. 19 at Parx Racing. Read more: go.bloodhorse.com/4xvoB2n @BobEhalt
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A magical day saw @BelmontPark1905 open its doors for the first time in three years as a sold-out crowd of 6,000 wined, dined, and wagered its way through a memorable Sept. 18 afternoon. go.bloodhorse.com/4rkBx9L @BobEhalt
