Racing stable currently operating at Palm Meadows and Churchill Downs.
Welaka rolled home at Churchill today to get his 3rd career win! While his half brother, Ponce de Leon, has shown he likes sprinting on the synthetic surface, Welaka is taking after his multiple graded stakes winning dam, St. John’s River, in loving the two turn dirt. This is his second win of the year going 1 1/16 miles. Owner and breeder Dede McGehee was able to be present for his win! Congratulations to his groom Rodrigo on all his hard work getting him ready to win.
Turfway this morning
Keeping cool with a mist during this heatwave! During the summer, especially at Colonial Downs, misters are set up on the ceiling to help keep the horses comfortable. The fans then blow the water on them and the horses really enjoy it!
The Danner Racing win streak is now at 3 days! Purse Thief made sure of it today in just his second start, winning a MSW at Churchill Downs! This 2 year old Caracaro c**t was purchased out of the March OBS sale by owners Eli Diamant and Crowns Way Racing. We also want to recognize his groom, Misael, for his hard work on getting him looking his best for today! Earlier today, 2 year old Time for Restraint ran 2nd in a MSW at Presque Isle in his first career start!
New day, new double for Danner Racing and (this time) owner NBS Stables! First, Warning Signs easily pulled away to break his maiden going long by over 4 lengths, then Sickle Dance followed that win up by breaking her maiden in a MSW going 5/8. Adam Beschizza did a great job on both.
Danner Racing and owner/ breeder Dede McGehee went 2 for 2 today at Presque Isle! First, Willow Oak made her first career start a successful one, easily winning a MSW and becoming her sire’s (War of Will) first winner! This two year old filly is the first foal out of dam Joyful Cat. Later in the card, Ponce de Leon made it two wins in a row, easily dominating the Tom Ridge Stakes! This 3 year old became the first stakes winner for his multiple graded stakes winning dam, St. John’s River.
Feds Plot and Alfredo patiently waiting to train at Churchill.
Last night Nice as Pie put in a huge effort to go from last to almost winning the Penn Oaks! She just ended up missing out on the win in a photo finish, but showed a lot of heart stretching out to two turns for the first time. This 3 year old filly is already 2x stakes winner on the synthetic
Purse Thief having a bad hair day.
Ponce de Leon seemed to relish the surface change to the tapeta, easily winning a MSW at Woodbine to give Danner Racing their first win of the meet there! Fun fact: Ponce de Leon is a half brother to another recent Danner Racing winner, Welaka!
Another successful day ar Indiana! Otago didn’t mind the softer turf to add an allowance win to his resume.
Great video about another one of Danner Racing’s owners, Steve and Denise Smith of Elements Racing! Multiple stakes winner Danse Macabre is one of the horses they currently have in training
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/videos/277024/beyond-the-headlines-steve-and-denise-smith?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1qoRldhC-WfUBI6DHzTpmmzxfr8AFlnwdhcZ9pToTl2DOHmKKzaaQx51Q_aem_AbZKqyuvpm0jzNXtf4cFmC7bC6izz8Vu-CiuTjHgrEkZTgMIxoRvZT0pFpgGVnZuu3sq21LMlpk2yKtNX-6N1gRb
Speaking from their new farm in Midway, Ky., Steve and Denise Smith tell us about their journey to the Thoroughbred industry including moving to the bluegrass, growing their breeding and racing operation, and what they look forward to the most.
Poultice and 2 year olds…
Blame the Gelato getting a kiss from Xena.
Nice as Pie enjoying the sun on her back.
Smokin’ Jay made it look easy today, going to the lead right away to win a 5f allowance race at Indiana! This win was the 6th of his career!
While everyone was waiting for the Derby to run yesterday, another 3 year old easily broke his maiden for Danner Racing! Frank Jr won yesterday on the turf at Gulfstream for owner and breeder Dede McGehee. Later in the card, Zo Lee ran 3rd in the Honey Ryder Stakes!
Danse Macabre enjoying some time in the round pen today. All the horses rotate through getting some time in the round pen, giving them time to roll and stretch their legs
Run Carson overcame a rough start and some traffic to get up for the win in just his first start! This 3 year old c**t won a MSW today at Gulfstream Park. An exercise rider favorite at the barn, he is very easy to be around and it is said that “anyone can ride him” because he is so laidback.
Great article on Welaka’s owner, Dede McGehee! She is also the owner/ breeder of Gladys, Nice as Pie, Psychedelic and Viburnum, to name a few.
BH Interview: Dede McGehee of Heaven Tree
Welaka made it look easy in the slop, getting the 2nd win of his career today at Keeneland by over 6 lengths! His owner and breeder, Dede McGehee, was present for the win. His dam, St. John’s River, also owned and bred by Dede, nearly won the Kentucky Oaks in 2011!
Hidden Vase made it look easy today, breaking her maiden by open lengths in a 5f sprint! This 3 year old Bucchero filly went to the lead right away and never looked back.
Nice as Pie wins another stake! She made it look easy last night, winning the Serena Song by 6 lengths at Turfway, taking her record for the meet to 4-4, making her the leader in wins!
Cheesin’
Why do I buy cat beds?
Voice From Above showed a lot of heart to get her nose in front today to win two in a row! It was also her first time facing winners. Fun fact: she is a half sister to Grade I winner Carrick!
Tivali dominated last night at Turfway to easily win her 2nd start for Danner Racing and break her maiden!
Rough and Rowdy broke his maiden at Tampa Bay Downs yesterday! His owner flew down just for the race, and was rewarded with a trip to the winner circle
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Stakes winner Nice As Pie breezing at Turfway Park. She’s been pointed towards the Mamzelle Stakes at Churchill Downs next month
The cats have been working too hard
Xena gives out free ear cleanings to the barn cats. Bobby doesn’t appreciate it.
Shares are still available for the 2 year old Yoshida filly! She is the one on the outside in the front. Please message for more details!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the whole barn at Danner Racing!
Copper Missile disapproves of the slow room service while on vacation
Shards is on his way to Santa Anita!
Catch Danse Macabre in the Glen Cove Stakes at Aqueduct today!
Check out Zo Lee in race 8, the Glorious Song Stakes, at Woodbine today!
Morning gallops at Turfway
On their way to KY downs! Catch the Danner Racing horses in races 1, 5, 6, 9 and 11!
Nothing beats a good roll
Follow the leader at Colonial
