Va-bred Embarr wins Dahlia Stakes
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.
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
Va-bred Pulls Hat Trick
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