Julie Witt

NJ-Bred. UK Ag/Equine and GFS ‘19-21 alum. Horses running in circles. "Where you invest your love you invest your life". All views are my own.

[FanDuel Racing @FanDuel_Racing]

2024 Santa Anita Derby winner #5 STRONGHOLD ($3.00) is 2-for-2 in 2026 after taking the $100,000 Triple Bend (G3) at @SantaAnitaPark. @Antonio1Fresu was up for Phil D'Amato.

[Benoit Photo @benoitphoto_]

Stronghold and jockey Antonio Fresu win the Grade III, $100,000 Triple Bend takes, Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.

View all our photos at https://t.co/GRX92DKjLs

© BENOIT PHOTO

[Coolmore America @coolmoreamerica]

Another big arrival early this morning! 💙

Just 10 minutes before Together Forever (IRE) delivered her JUSTIFY colt, and just across the way in the same barn, champion STELLAR WIND foaled a beautiful JUSTIFY colt of her own.

Quite the morning in the foaling barn.

#CoolmoreSires #HomeOfChampions #FoalFriday

[Julie Witt @juliawitte9]

Ten years of the best boy and my horse of a lifetime. Have been beyond proud since Day 1 but it’s been amazing to see him go from strength to strength (and be the same classy/goofy guy through it all). Happy birthday kiddo! 🎂 🎉 (now to go count my grey hairs)

[Julie Witt @juliawitte9]

9 and feeling fine! Happy birthday to my best bud and favorite red-headed Irish boy Hong Kong Harry. Celebrated with lots of rolls, treats, and of course, a Guinness. See last photo for proof he’s still as goofy as ever 🎉 🎁

[MW Paddock Report @MWPaddockReport]

Former @CanterburyPark jockey Serafin Carmona went down @OaklawnRacing and is hospitalized with a broken C4, is heavily sedated and on a vent. His partner, Sofia Barandela, has set up a Go Fund Me to help defray medical expenses.

https://t.co/S2sLRcnhun

[Julie Witt @juliawitte9]

@Flameaway3 I have reached out to the owner/trainer (same individual) and the owner did not have any interest in retiring the horse. I also reached out to his previous owner/trainer and got a similar response.

[Julie Witt @juliawitte9]

9yo MGSW $770k Masteroffoxhounds is in for $15k at FG on 3/9. I helped raise him/had him in my barn as an assistant. I’ve been keeping tabs on him and have offered unsuccessfully help to his connections when he’s ready to retire. I am happy to contribute however I can.

[Julie Witt @juliawitte9]

@LovedMyAlydar @KateMaddenSC There is also the matter of his claim price which I cannot cover solely by myself

[Julie Witt @juliawitte9]

@LovedMyAlydar @KateMaddenSC My contact at Resolute Racing said they would love to help but do not have the ability to at this time. I have volunteered at OF in past and they have been great to consult with on ideas but are full/with a long waitlist.

[Julie Witt @juliawitte9]

@LNJFoxwoods @AirdrieStud @lrfracing @bklrf So happy to see - she was a fan favorite in the barn at D’Amatos and we are wishing you guys the best of luck with the next chapter in her story/this filly! Hope she loves her naps like mom!

[Julie Witt @juliawitte9]

I remember watching her race/having her Breyer as a young girl and couldn’t believe I was lucky enough to work with her. She was smarter than most people, demanded respect, and everything was on her terms. Hope you have all the mints you could want up there Ragsy, rest easy 👑

[Coolmore America @coolmoreamerica]

Rags to Riches (2004–2025)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of legendary race mare Rags to Riches.

https://t.co/ltgtgChF67

[Julie Witt @juliawitte9]

Second ride in retirement for Hong Kong Harry . Has been off a month and first ride in new facility. After some time in the ring he kept trying to ask to explore and marched around like a trooper - so lucky to have the coolest dude in my life!

[Julie Witt @juliawitte9]

@NewVocations @SaffieJosephJr I had Silver Spur when he was with Brad Cox in KY. He has a huge personality so I have loads of funny videos of him if Nicole is interested! So thrilled to see him doing well!

[Steve Andersen @DRFAndersen]

The veteran turf miler Hong Kong Harry has been retired. More in this article on https://t.co/3lUqXXwcxi - https://t.co/SDdgcDvIQ6

[Julie Witt @juliawitte9]

A day I’ve been waiting over 3.5 years for…first official ride in retirement for MGSW Hong Kong Harry.

Could write a novel but so lucky to have crossed paths with this horse. Owes no one anything and here’s to many more adventures with the coolest dude

[U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team @usskiteam]

Thank you, @MikaelaShiffrin for giving us 100 moments the sport will never forget. ✨ #MIK100

#stifelusskiteam

[FIS Alpine @fisalpine]

MIKAELA SHIFFRIN HITS 💯!!! 🏆🔥 History made as she claims her 100th career victory! Absolute legend. 👑⛷️

#FISAlpine #Wintersport #WorldCupSestriere #MIK100

[Joe Nevills @Joe_Nevills]

What is it like to sell a future Horse of the Year? I spoke to James Keogh of @Grovendale about offering newly-minted champion @Thorpedo_Anna at the 2022 Fasig-Tipton October Yearling Sale. https://t.co/mMiDGQCR5z

[Julie Witt @juliawitte9]

One heck of a filly and a huge congrats to everyone associated with her. Special congrats to @Grovendale who can now add a HOTY to his list of sales grads, beyond deserving 💚

[TDN @theTDN]

Thorpedo Anna 👑 Your 2024 Horse of the Year

🥇 GI Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff
🥇 GI Cotillion Stakes
🥈 GI Draftkings Travers Stakes
🥇 GI Coaching Club American Oaks
🥇 GI DK Horse Acorn Stakes
🥇 GI Longines Kentucky Oaks
🥇GII Fantasy Stakes

2024 Season Earnings: $3,653,050

Congratulations to all of her connections! Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) joins Rachel Alexandra as the only 3-year-old fillies to take home Horse of the Year honors.

And as trainer @KennyMcPeek said, this is only the beginning! We're looking forward to the continuation of her career as she heads into her 4-year-old season.

Read more: https://t.co/XBF4LQtuhx