It's a relatively quiet few days for the barn, with runners set for Churchill Downs a little later in the week. But that doesn't mean there's not a lot going on behind the scenes, including some exciting news!
For the first time, the Stidham stable will maintain a barn at Oaklawn this winter.
With a team of horses stabled there already, the aim is to maintain a barn of roughly 25 when the meet gets underway on December 6. It will run through May 3.
The reasons for the stable's new direction this winter are the great purses on offer to rival anywhere in the world, and top class racing against the nation's cream.
Indeed, Oaklawn's stock has improved markedly in recent years, and the Stidham stable understandably wants to take full advantage of the opportunities available for our owners, such great supporters over the years.
If anyone wants to inquire about the Stidham stable's presence at Oaklawn this winter, please contact Mike directly on (504) 915 0231, and Hilary Pridham on (504) 382 8889 or hilarypridham@aol.com
And here's a look at the week's entries so far:
Thursday
Churchill Downs
Contemplation - Race 9, Claiming $80,000
Friday
Churchill Downs
Gray's Fable - Race 8, Allowance Optional Claiming $80,000