Housatonic Bloodstock - George Adams
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Thoroughbred bloodstock agent. Breeder and owner of racehorses. Pedigree and mating consultant. Equine photographer. Check out my substack at https://housatonicbloodstock.substack.com.
Thoroughbred bloodstock agent. Breeder and owner of racehorses. Pedigree and mating consultant. Equine photographer. Check out my substack at https://housatonicbloodstock.substack.com.
🟢⚪️ R. Larry Johnson bred three winners on today's Colonial card, all of them raced by his daughters in the name of his Estate (and all trained by Mike Trombetta). Seemed like a good time to re-post this blog entry from last summer.
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Housatonic Meanderings -- Observations on the Breeding Program of the late R. Larry Johnson
On Mindframe, Future Is Now, and what their pedigrees show us about the breeding theories of the man who bred the first three dams of each.
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August 8, 2026 at 9:57 PM
🟢⚪️ R. Larry Johnson bred three winners on today's Colonial card, all of them raced by his daughters in the name of his Estate (and all trained by Mike Trombetta). Seemed like a good time to re-post this blog entry from last summer.
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@bloodhorse.com's April issue features a story on the 1926 Kentucky Derby by yours truly. Many thanks to Karen Johnson and Frank Angst for the chance to revisit Colonel E.R. Bradley's domination under the Twin Spires.
April 13, 2026 at 5:58 PM
@bloodhorse.com's April issue features a story on the 1926 Kentucky Derby by yours truly. Many thanks to Karen Johnson and Frank Angst for the chance to revisit Colonel E.R. Bradley's domination under the Twin Spires.
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Though Bubbling Over's career essentially ended after his Derby triumph, he did go on to produce dual classic winner Burgoo King; Baby League, dam of Busher; and Hildene, dam of Hill Prince and First Landing. Read more about this Derby champion in the new issue!
April 13, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Though Bubbling Over's career essentially ended after his Derby triumph, he did go on to produce dual classic winner Burgoo King; Baby League, dam of Busher; and Hildene, dam of Hill Prince and First Landing. Read more about this Derby champion in the new issue!
🟢⚪️ Congratulations to the connections of the $2.3 million Jackie’s Warrior filly! We purchased her dam, Brazen Persuasion, at Keeneland November ‘24 for CJT Stables
Record $2.3 million Jackie’s Warrior Filly Among Two Seven-Figure Juveniles Sold Wednesday at #OBSSpring Sale 🐴 💰 ✨
#Wire2Wire #HorseRacing ⬇️
#Wire2Wire #HorseRacing ⬇️
Record $2.3 million Jackie’s Warrior Filly Among Two Seven-Figure Juveniles Sold Wednesday at OBS Spring Sale - FTBOA
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April 16, 2026 at 1:42 AM
🟢⚪️ Congratulations to the connections of the $2.3 million Jackie’s Warrior filly! We purchased her dam, Brazen Persuasion, at Keeneland November ‘24 for CJT Stables
I’m very excited for this entire series, and can’t wait to see who else makes the cut for their own titles
Help us celebrate the debut of Racing Royalty by pre-ordering our first two titles, A.P. Indy by Lenny Shulman and Holy Bull by Avalyn Hunter! Keep an eye on the @kentuckypress.bsky.social's social media feed for upcoming events with both authors!
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March 6, 2026 at 8:37 PM
I’m very excited for this entire series, and can’t wait to see who else makes the cut for their own titles
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Hey #Charlottesville #cville folx. This weekend, Sat Feb 21 from 2-3:30 (with social time afterwards) UCW is hosting a town hall about collective bargaining and keeping UVA honest. Flyer below with an RSVP QR code with more information. Let your folx (esp other unionized folx) know! Tags incoming.
February 18, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Hey #Charlottesville #cville folx. This weekend, Sat Feb 21 from 2-3:30 (with social time afterwards) UCW is hosting a town hall about collective bargaining and keeping UVA honest. Flyer below with an RSVP QR code with more information. Let your folx (esp other unionized folx) know! Tags incoming.
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Paladin, purchased for $1.9 million as a yearling, takes the Grade II Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds and looks to be a serious Derby contender! #racingsky 🏇
February 14, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Paladin, purchased for $1.9 million as a yearling, takes the Grade II Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds and looks to be a serious Derby contender! #racingsky 🏇
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How many January 6 insurrectionists were armed? Is the position now that Capitol police could have shot them all? Just trying to keep up
January 24, 2026 at 11:49 PM
How many January 6 insurrectionists were armed? Is the position now that Capitol police could have shot them all? Just trying to keep up
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They are telling us in unequivocal terms that if you show solidarity with immigrants who are in the literal crosshairs of Trump/MAGA, you're risking a death sentence.
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January 24, 2026 at 6:27 PM
They are telling us in unequivocal terms that if you show solidarity with immigrants who are in the literal crosshairs of Trump/MAGA, you're risking a death sentence.
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What's happening in Minnesota is one reason the Reconstruction Amendments banned insurrectionists from holding office. Unfortunately, the originalists on the Supreme Court interpreted the plain language of the amendment to mean its opposite.
January 24, 2026 at 11:31 PM
What's happening in Minnesota is one reason the Reconstruction Amendments banned insurrectionists from holding office. Unfortunately, the originalists on the Supreme Court interpreted the plain language of the amendment to mean its opposite.
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Happy Retirement to MG1SW Locked! It's too bad he'll miss the Breeders' Cup. #raacingsky 🏇
Shot for The Saratoga Special
Shot for The Saratoga Special
October 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Happy Retirement to MG1SW Locked! It's too bad he'll miss the Breeders' Cup. #raacingsky 🏇
Shot for The Saratoga Special
Shot for The Saratoga Special
🟢⚪ Been trying to write more, lately. Here's my most recent blog, on Ballydoyle, Coolmore America, and homegrown stallions: open.substack.com/pub/housaton...
Housatonic Meanderings -- On the Success of Ballydoyle
Aidan O'Brien is on pace to match his own single-season record of G1 victories, and it makes us wonder: why don't Coolmore's American-based runners have similar success?
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September 18, 2025 at 1:03 AM
🟢⚪ Been trying to write more, lately. Here's my most recent blog, on Ballydoyle, Coolmore America, and homegrown stallions: open.substack.com/pub/housaton...
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I am thrilled to share that our first two volumes are written by the wondrous Avalyn Hunter, who crafted the story of Holy Bull, and the accomplished Lenny Shulman, who lent his veteran skills to the career of the great A.P. Indy.
September 5, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I am thrilled to share that our first two volumes are written by the wondrous Avalyn Hunter, who crafted the story of Holy Bull, and the accomplished Lenny Shulman, who lent his veteran skills to the career of the great A.P. Indy.
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This particular post has been more than 2 years in the making. I, alongside my publisher @kentuckypress.bsky.social, am pleased to share that we have a new imprint coming in spring 2026. In the vein of the Thoroughbred Legends series, we bring you Racing Royalty.
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University Press of Kentucky Launches Racing Royalty
The University Press of Kentucky is proud to announce the launch of a new book series, Racing Royalty, dedicated to honoring the equine stars of Thoroughbred racing.
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September 5, 2025 at 2:01 AM
This particular post has been more than 2 years in the making. I, alongside my publisher @kentuckypress.bsky.social, am pleased to share that we have a new imprint coming in spring 2026. In the vein of the Thoroughbred Legends series, we bring you Racing Royalty.
www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing...
www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing...
🟢⚪️ It's been a minute, but our blog is back with thoughts on some of the juvenile stakes winners from the last week of the Saratoga meet.
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Housatonic Meanderings -- Some Early Observations on the 2YOs of 2025
The Storm Cat sire-line had Saratoga success through two different branches this past week.
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September 2, 2025 at 9:32 PM
🟢⚪️ It's been a minute, but our blog is back with thoughts on some of the juvenile stakes winners from the last week of the Saratoga meet.
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Maryland-bred Future Is Now looks to defend her title in the Grade II Intercontinental Stakes at Saratoga today. If she wins, it will be her fourth consecutive stakes victory. #racingsky 🏇
June 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Maryland-bred Future Is Now looks to defend her title in the Grade II Intercontinental Stakes at Saratoga today. If she wins, it will be her fourth consecutive stakes victory. #racingsky 🏇
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It was announces yesterday that Grade I winner Mindframe will stand at Claiborne Farm upon retirement. #racingsky 🏇
June 2, 2025 at 11:15 AM
It was announces yesterday that Grade I winner Mindframe will stand at Claiborne Farm upon retirement. #racingsky 🏇
🟢⚪️ Looking forward to what Mindframe and Locked can do the rest of the year 🤞🤞
Fierceness "looked great" in a work at Saratoga ahead of the Met Mile.
📸: Scott Serio / Eclipse Sportswire
📸: Scott Serio / Eclipse Sportswire
Pletcher updates on Fierceness, Mindframe, other top runners
Fierceness looks 'great' in work for Met Mile + the latest on 8 others in Pletcher's barn.
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May 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
🟢⚪️ Looking forward to what Mindframe and Locked can do the rest of the year 🤞🤞
Absolutely love these — far more fitting than the yellow and blue set (which did grow on me)
May 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Absolutely love these — far more fitting than the yellow and blue set (which did grow on me)
🟢⚪️ Very excited to have Doesn’thurttoflirt 💋back in the entries! She’s in race 5 at Laurel next Saturday for trainer Kelly Rubley and our ownership partners 🤞🤞
May 15, 2025 at 9:37 PM
🟢⚪️ Very excited to have Doesn’thurttoflirt 💋back in the entries! She’s in race 5 at Laurel next Saturday for trainer Kelly Rubley and our ownership partners 🤞🤞
🟢⚪️ Faze the Nation rocking her mom bod, carrying a foal from the first crop of Beren.
May 14, 2025 at 9:19 PM
🟢⚪️ Faze the Nation rocking her mom bod, carrying a foal from the first crop of Beren.
🟢⚪️ Hot Mom Rom Com, our Virginia-bred half-sister to Doesn’thurttoflirt, A Ring Thing and Postnup, is starting to gray out. Daughter of Blofeld returns to Virginia soon with her dam, I’m Engaged, carrying a full-sibling for ‘26.
May 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM
🟢⚪️ Hot Mom Rom Com, our Virginia-bred half-sister to Doesn’thurttoflirt, A Ring Thing and Postnup, is starting to gray out. Daughter of Blofeld returns to Virginia soon with her dam, I’m Engaged, carrying a full-sibling for ‘26.
🟢⚪️ Twelveo’clockrock (fam of ‘25 G1W Mindframe) and Dulce Kiara (fam of ‘25 G3W Bishops Bay) are both pregnant to Blofeld with their first foals
May 14, 2025 at 9:12 PM
🟢⚪️ Twelveo’clockrock (fam of ‘25 G1W Mindframe) and Dulce Kiara (fam of ‘25 G3W Bishops Bay) are both pregnant to Blofeld with their first foals