It’s sounds like a broken record, and one that I pray will continue, but thanks to the brilliant Phil D’Amato, our great LRF Partners (Billy and Gary as well as all of the LRF Nation), Hector Berrios, Niall Dalton and his great team, and of course this amazing, wonderful, horse for the ages in GFP, who absolutely loves what he does!!! In horse racing these days, it’s hard to find legendary horses that can produce graded stakes wins in multiple years, back to back and then back again, and then again, and then, once more AGAIN! Here’s to some of the hero’s of our industry and to the great horse that has made us all look good! We love you GFP!!!
🗣️ “An effortless Tour De Force”
GOLD PHOENIX (IRE) does it easy in the $100,000 San Juan Capistrano Stakes (G3) at @santaanitapark! 💪
Our 8-year-old son of Belardo continues to relish his job. What a legend.
Congrats to all the partners!
Darya edges stablemate Inbox for a D’Amato-trained exacta in the Honeymoon Stakes for 3-year-old fillies going one mile on turf Saturday at Santa Anita
“That was an amazing finish. Phil told me to get her to relax and don’t move early. I waited and waited, and in the stretch I asked her and she responded. I moved her to the outside and she finished very well.”
Hector Berrios after his win aboard Darya (IRE)
Flashback to Derby Day with Little Red Feather Racing 🌹
There’s nothing quite like the @kentuckyderby. The energy, the fashion, the roar of the crowd… it’s the biggest day in horse racing… and being part of it hits different.
Last year, our partners were right in the middle of it all, cheering home Iron Man Cal and Gold Phoenix in their undercard races. Dressed to the nines, drinks in hand, smiles everywhere…this is what it’s all about.
It’s not just about owning a racehorse. It’s about access. It’s about being taken care of. It’s about stepping into moments most fans dream about. Premium hospitality, behind-the-scenes experiences, and a front-row seat to the sport at its highest level.
You’re not just watching history… you’re part of it! 🌹
🏆 LATER THAN PLANNED 🏆
Our Euro import was right on time to take out the $100,000 John Shear Stakes at @SantaAnitaPark.
Congrats to jockey @HIBerrios, trainer Phil D'Amato, Sterling Stables, Marsha Naify and all the LRF partners! 👏
History made. Again. 🏆
Gold Phoenix (IRE) delivered another unforgettable performance on Saturday, capturing the G3 San Luis Rey Stakes under @HIBerrios at @santaanitapark — and in doing so, secured a fifth consecutive year with a graded stakes victory.
That’s a rare feat in American racing. Only legends like John Henry, Forego, Wise Dan, Better Talk Now, Game On Dude, and Skippylongstocking have achieved it — and now Gold Phoenix joins that elite company.
From 31 starts, he’s now earned over $2.3M, with 11 wins and 9 graded stakes victories — a testament to consistency, class, and heart.
Huge congratulations to Phil D’Amato and the entire team behind him, including our bloodstock agents and the talented group of riders who’ve been part of the journey.
And most importantly, to our incredible LRF partners — thank you for being part of something truly special. This is what it’s all about. 🧡
Thanks again TOC of California! Thank you for all that you do to support our wonderful history of racing here in the Golden State. May we all work together to best advance the interests of our sport’s stakeholders, and most importantly for the majestic athletes who we love!
🌟 TOC Owner of the Week: Little Red Feather Racing & Sterling Stables! 🌟
What a weekend at @santaanitapark! Congratulations to @lrfracing and @StablesSterling, who kicked off the meet in style with three opening weekend victories, earning them the title of TOC Owner of the Week.
Among the highlights was Gold Phoenix (IRE), who stormed home to win the G2 $200,000 John Henry Turf Championship under a great ride from @umbyrispoli for trainer @PhilDamato11 .
Adding to the celebration, their runners INNOVATIVE and SLICK also found the winner’s circle, making it a weekend to remember for this partnership.
What an incredible team win!!! Trainer @PhilDamato11 for training and picking this 5 furlong turn-back in distance race, Billy and Gary @lrfracing for making it all possible, Niall Dalton @Stakeshorses for bringing this talented horse to us, and, of course, the red-hot, champion jockey, Umberto Rispoli @umbyrispoli for the perfect ride in rocketing him to victory. Good things happen when you have the dream team on your side!! Cheers to all of you and thanks AGAIN!!!
#5 LATER THAN PLANNED ($22.60) was on time with an explosive kick in the stretch to win the $100,000 Speakeasy Stakes at Santa Anita @umbyrispoli was up for trainer @PhilDamato11 and owners @lrfracing
and @StablesSterling.