Thoroughbred Racing Interviews - Trainers & Industry

December 12, 2019
A Visit To Meet Michael Dickinson At Tapeta Farm

Fresh warm air breezing in from the Chesapeake Bay. Acres of spacious paddocks with green, green grass to roam in after work is done. Roomy, airy stalls with high cathedral ceilings and open views stretching away over the hills. And a freshwater outdoor swimming pool to take a dip in when it gets warm. (Or any time for that matter!) Happy, happy horses. And a happy trainer, by all accounts.

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April 30, 2016
The Interviews: Renowned Thoroughbred Artist Thomas Allen Pauly

Award-winning equine artist Thomas Allen Pauly has portrayed some of the finest horses and jockeys in the country. Born and raised in Chicago, Pauly's work encompasses Royal Ascot, the Hong Kong Cup, the Arc de Triomphe, the Dubai World Cup, the Velka Pardubicka Ceske Pojistovny Steeplechase in Prague and numerous Breeders' Cups, Preaknesses, Belmonts and Kentucky Derbies.

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January 16, 2016
The Interviews: Fairgrounds Leading Trainer, Michael Stidham

Since he started out in the '80s, much travelled trainer Michael Stidham's horses have won over 1600 races and $48 million dollars in prize money. A recent winner of the Trainer's title at Fairgrounds racetrack, Michael took time out of his busy schedule to talk to Thoroughbred People about his career to date.

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April 28, 2018
The Interviews: Kentucky Derby Winning Trainer Graham Motion

Kentucky Derby, Dubai World Cup and multiple stakes winning trainer Graham Motion moved to the US from his native England in 1980. Since starting to train in 1993 Graham's horses have won more than 2000 races and over $100 million in purses. Graham talked to Thoroughbred People about the Fair Hill training center where he is based, Derby winner Animal Kingdom, the legendary Better Talk Now and his training career so far.

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Exceptionally Quick, Talented Son Of Leading Sire Benchmark
Grazen - $6,000 Live Foal
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805-686-4337 Won the Grade III Affirmed Handicap by 2 1/2 lengths gate-to-wire in 1:41 2/5,earning a 103 Beyers defeating Grade II Swaps winner Misremembered,winner of the Grade I Santa Anita Handicap. By Graded stakes winner Benchmark, among leading sires in California with 29 stakes winners including CA champions Brother Derek & Idiot Proof. Average earnings per runner $80,791 +. 2019 Stud Fee: $5,000 Live Foal Nominated to the Breeders Cup. Visit Website

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