Jerry Crawford - Page 18

Dear Partners and Friends, Dr. Keogh's jockey...(Cornelio Velasquez proving I do have dementia) said he absolutely hated the grass. Couldn't grab it. So, back to the dirt where he worked well. We'll either find out he is meant for dirt or not meant for us. Sooner the better, either way.Which...

I intended to write about Finnegan's Wake's impressive second place performance in the Grade II John Henry on Sunday, but that was before PUCA just won by SIXTEEN lengths at Belmont!Not a typo. SIXTEEN. This filly, who we bought because of the significant long term broodmare value, just stamped herself...

Dear Partners and Friends, As you can see from the article linked below, PUCA earned a Thoroughbred Daily News "Rising Star" award for her performance today. We also learned that she will be made one of the low priced favorites for the Oaks futures in the overseas books near term. A...

Such an exciting time to be part of Donegal. NAMES: DDVII (now 72% sold after 5 days) is full of promise and the always entertaining naming process has begun.The Right Honorable Naming Committee is pleased to report that OATFIELD has been chosen as the name of the Candy Ride colt. You...

Dear Partners and Friends, This just in: Keen Ice has a 95% chance of getting in the Grade I Futurity on Saturday, October 4. Danny Boy has a 70% chance of getting in the Grade I Bourbon on Sunday, October 5. Both races are "Win and You're in" Breeders' Cup...

Dear Partners and Friends, We are as eager as you to know whether we will get Keen Ice into the Grade I Futurity (Win and You're In; Breeders' Cup) on Saturday, October 4 and then Danny Boy in the Grade I Bourbon (Win and You're In; Breeders' Cup) on Sunday,...

Dear Partners and Friends, The Right Honorable Naming Committee met today for their first official meeting. Given the naming experience of one or more of the naming committee members we are off to a strong start! At the conclusion of the meeting I was authorized to report as follows:Hip No....

Dear Partners and Friends, I am sending along an email we received from the folks who bred and raised our new Curlin colt. Sure makes him a "favorite" right out of the gate! JerryDear Donegal, Hello! We wanted to wish you the best of luck with the 13 Royal Tigress/Curlin...

Dear Partners and Friends, Yesterday, Donegal acquired our final horse for Derby Dreams VII.  A Stormy Atlantic out of a Sadler's Wells mare named Bells Are Ringing. Jim Hatchet from Conor Foley's firm said we had "stolen" this one at only $70,000. He has a great physical and $250,000 cardio....

Dear Partners and Friends, Even as we are beginning to enjoy the rise to prominence of our two year olds, a NEW TEAM is being assembled for Derby Dreams VII. Just like Saturday last year (when we bought six out of six) yesterday proved to be our day as we...