Christine Wittmer

Web Producer at BloodHorse

[Kentucky Downs @KYDownsRacing]

Today’s track conditions, presented by @WrightImp 🌱

The turf is currently firm and we are in lane one, per track consultant Butch Lehr. There is a chance of rain through the morning before clearing up this afternoon here in Franklin, Kentucky.

#KyDowns

[Kentucky Downs @KYDownsRacing]

Hi there, horses! 👋

#KyDowns

[John G. Dooley @JohnGDooley]

An all main track card @HSIndyRacing (Muddy/OFF THE TURF) on Wednesday after yesterday’s storms. On the nine race program, The Peony Handicap and The Bucchero Handicap will be run at 1-1/16th (MT). First Post 2:10pm ET.

[lexwrecks @lexwrecks]

UPDATE: I-75 at the Southern Split -
- All northbound lanes are back open. NOTE: Police units remain on the shoulder and traffic is moving slowly.
- The southbound side remains down to one lane until further notice as crews work to remove the semi.

[Kevin Kerstein @HorseRacingKK]

Here’s a little known fact about Wayne Lukas: while coaching basketball in Wisconsin in 1961, he co-created a weighted training shoe with Converse. It caught on with his high school team and major college programs like Ohio State, North Carolina and Kentucky.

[Live Green Lexington @livegreenlex]

City waste collection will begin early Monday & Tuesday due to the heat advisory. Put your carts out the night before!

[Del Mar Racetrack @DelMarRacing]

Italian Dream Team 😎

@umbyrispoli & @Antonio1Fresu get the @PDJFund crowd GOING.

[Tim Wilkin @tjwilkin]

.⁦@morley_racing⁩ lets 4-year-old colt Donegal Momentum know how he feels about him Sunday morning at Saratoga. Donegal Momentum took a bad step and stumbled badly in Saturday’s G3 Kelso. He and ⁦@jjcjockey⁩ recovered and finished the race. All good Sunday. Amazing.

[lexwrecks @lexwrecks]

Injury Collision:
Alexandria Dr near Old Frankfort Pike -
At least one lane is blocked.

[Kevin Kerstein @HorseRacingKK]

A touching moment just now at @ChurchillDowns — Outrider Greg Blasi led D. Wayne Lukas’ pony to the track in tribute to the Hall of Fame trainer

[Christine Wittmer @CAWittmer]

I'm pretty sure that I like Rungius in the 2nd at Aqueduct because I used to follow a Cat Thief gelding by that name 20 years ago. So, I am sitting on my hands...

[Sean Collins @BH_SCollins]

.@BreedersCup Classic winner Sierra Leone is at @ChurchillDowns for the Stephen Foster. A victory would earn him an automatic spot back in the Classic.

[Matt Dinerman @3coltshandicap]

Fun fact: Every hole at the mini golf course at @MonmouthPark is named after a horse.

Pretty neat.

[Acacia Courtney Clement @acacia_clement]

Many of you know I have adored Soldier Rising since he joined @clementstable in 2021. I’m so grateful to his owners for trusting me with his future, now that he has officially retired and joined @racingforhome! I always promised Soldier he’d be part of the family forever ❤️

[The Maryland Jockey Club, Inc. @LaurelPark]

This is what it’s all about. Happy Father’s Day!

[Cherie DeVaux @reredevaux]

Jack was lady’s bestie, now he is teaching the ropes to her baby Dr. Agne.

[New Vocations @NewVocations]

In celebration of the 150th Preakness Stakes, @DJ_Stable, co-owners of Sandman, have pledged a $15,000 matching donation to support New Vocations. DJ Stable encourages fellow owners & fans to join them in supporting New Vocations. Donate: https://t.co/OwQUI8w3Y8 @JonGreen2022

[Catesby Clay @CatesbyClay]

The past performances are missing a race for Goal Oriented. First time out @runnymedefarmky he ran big in this match race against Nissan the Truck! After the final turn he really showed his potential opening up impressively.😂 @TomRyanKY @BobBaffert

[Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) @trfinc]

Bell Drive (bay) & Raisin Silver (grey) trotted right up for carrots & cuddles from our youngest visitors at Chestnut Hall!

Want to meet them? Book a tour via Horse Country or ask us about school field trips!

#TRFhorses #ChestnutHall #ThoroughbredAftercare #HorseCountryTours

[Preakness Stakes @PreaknessStakes]

Heart of Honor putting in work ahead of #Preakness150.

@PimlicoRC | #ThisIsMaryland