Current Tag: Whitmore
Whitmore Returns to the Track to be Honored on Whitmore Day
POSTED: March 18, 2022
Trainer Ron Moquett was in his usual spot Wednesday morning at Oaklawn, preparing to watch Whitmore train following the second break to renovate the racing...
Yaupon repels furious Firenze Fire to win G1 Forego
POSTED: August 28, 2021
There is something about a savage finish Firenze Fire attempts to bite or savage Yaupon during the stretch run of the Grade 1 Forego at...
Saratoga Race Course Notes
POSTED: August 26, 2021
G1 Runhappy Travers contender Dynamic One brings Repole, owners together Saratoga-loving Cross Border eyes G1 success in Resorts World Casino Sword Dancer; Doubly Blessed steps...
Moquett: Training G1 A.G. Vanderbilt contender Whitmore is challenging, but rewarding
POSTED: July 29, 2021
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Training the strong-minded reigning Champion Sprinter Whitmore comes with its challenges, but Arkansas-born conditioner Ron Moquett said he wouldn’t have it any other...
Reigning Champion Sprinter Whitmore faces six graded stakes winners in G1 Alfred G. Vanderbilt
POSTED: July 29, 2021
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The defending Champion Sprinter Whitmore has shown no signs of slowing down in his 8-year-old campaign. He will again look to...
Whitmore records final work for G1 A.G. Vanderbilt
POSTED: July 24, 2021
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Reigning Champion Sprinter Whitmore registered his final serious breeze Friday in preparation for the Grade 1, $350,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt on July...
Flagstaff goes for third consecutive stakes win in headlining G2 True North
POSTED: May 31, 2021
ELMONT, N.Y. – Grade 1-winner Flagstaff bested Eclipse award-winner Whitmore in a thrilling finish last out and will look to win his third consecutive stakes...
Derby Undercard: Eclipse Winner Whitmore is a fan favorite in deep field of 13 for the Churchill Downs
POSTED: April 28, 2021
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Robert LaPenta, trainer Ron Moquett and Head of Plains Partners’ Eclipse Award winner Whitmore looms large in a field of 13 for the 86th running of the $500,000 Churchill Downs presented...
