Virginia-bred Embarr, owned, trained and bred by Susan Cooney, lodged her fourth stakes win at Pimlico on Saturday when she won the Dahlia Stakes for the second time.

Virginia-bred Embarr winning the Dahlia Stakes for the second time on April 5.

The daughter of Royal Academy sat down on the rail of the mile-long turf contest, stalking the leaders and biding her time. Swung three wide by rider Forest Boyce coming out of the turn, Embarr rolled into the lead—and… Continue reading →

Virginia-bred Quiet Hour, bred by Carolyn Nicewonder Beverly, won her third in a row on Sunday at Gulfstream. The 4-year-old daughter of Quiet American won a 6 1/2-furlong allowance by 7 1/4 lengths, and was never threatened by heavy favorite Nifty Shindig.

Virginia-bred Quiet Hour, bred by Carolyn Nicewonder Beverly, pulled a hat trick in a Gulfstream allowance on March 30. Photo courtesy Adam Conglianese.

Quiet Hour started her streak in November, winning a maiden at Calder. The favorite on… Continue reading →