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Erin Birkenhauer

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Twilight Eclipse Morning Line Favorite in Manhattan (G1)
Twilight Eclipse Morning Line Favorite in Manhattan (G1)

After six grade one placings, Twilight Eclipse finally notched his first grade one win in the $400,000 Man O’War Stakes (G1) on May 9 at Belmont Park. Off as the […]

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Commanding Curve Wins at Churchill Downs
Commanding Curve Wins at Churchill Downs

2014 Kentucky Derby runner up Commanding Curve made his return to the races a winning one on Saturday at Churchill Downs. Several of his Partners were on hand for the […]

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Grade 1 Eclipse
Grade 1 Eclipse

After six grade one placings, Twilight Eclipse finally notched his first grade one win in the $400,000 Man O’War Stakes on Saturday at Belmont Park. Off as the second choice […]

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Racehorse Workouts: Time Isn’t Everything
Racehorse Workouts: Time Isn’t Everything

We’ve found over the years that some Partners become alarmed when they receive a workout notification and their horse worked five furlongs in 1.03 and the move was ranked 25 […]

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Twilight Eclipse Entered in Mac Diarmida (G2) on Saturday
Twilight Eclipse Entered in Mac Diarmida (G2) on Saturday

Defending champ Twilight Eclipse makes his 6-year-old debut in Saturday’s $200,000 Mac Diarmida Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park and faces archnemesis and Eclipse award winner Main Sequence for the fifth […]

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Breeding Thoroughbred Racehorses Blends Art and Science: Part 2
Breeding Thoroughbred Racehorses Blends Art and Science: Part 2

There’s nothing quite like seeing a new foal take its first steps and nurse for the first time. This event is highly anticipated by horse owners and breeders after almost […]

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Racehorse Lead Changes Explained
Racehorse Lead Changes Explained

A galloping horse displays a four-beat footfall pattern with four distinct beats. When on the right lead the first beat is the left hind, followed by the right hind, left […]

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Veterinary Topics: Bucked Shins
Veterinary Topics: Bucked Shins

Anyone who has been around a young horse in training has heard this phrase from their conditioner at least once, “We have to back off, his shins are biting him.” […]

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Are WPT Racehorses Insured?
Are WPT Racehorses Insured?

Losing a horse is one of the most difficult, if not the most difficult aspect of horse ownership. On this topic, one of the most common questions we receive from […]

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Should I Buy a Colt or a Filly with a Thoroughbred Partnership?
Should I Buy a Colt or a Filly with a Thoroughbred Partnership?

We often hear this question from prospective owners trying to understand the best way to spread risk and diversify their equine portfolios.If you ask people what their ultimate dream is […]

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