Posts by Leila Khoury
IL BUILDING FITNESS AND ENDURANCE
We caught up with Improbable Luck at Churchill Downs this weekend as he continues to progress in training. What’s striking is that his hind end is so big and muscular. The hind end of a horse is the engine and is crucial for its movement and power. Here are some factors that contribute to a horse’s…
Read MoreIMPROBABLE LUCK IS GETTING HIS RACING LEGS
After being purchased by BIGPLAY and MyRaceHorse, IL was sent to Shantaera Farms to begin his new life under the tutelage of Becky Maker. Becky built his routine with new elements added each day. Horses are creatures of habit and the same sequence must be understood and followed as the horse progresses. A good example…
Read MoreMAMA DIDN’T RAISE NO FOAL
Who is the dam of Improbable Luck? Her name is Lahaina Luck, and she lives at Cypress Creek Equine. This is the same farm where Improbable Luck was born and raised. They go back over 75 years and are a premier horse farm. This year, they sold a horse for $1.7 million. For context, the…
Read MoreBROTHER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER
People are curious about the relationship between BIGPLAY and Seize the Grey. It’s simple, he’s part of our family. Ken Myles is the co-owner of BIGPLAY, and a significant owner of Seize the Grey. As we followed Grey’s run to the Kentucky Derby this past Spring, we featured Ken on a number of BIGPLAY shows. …
Read MoreSEIZE THE GREY WINS PENNSYLVANIA DERBY
BloodHorse Preakness Stakes (G1) winner refinds his form with front-running victory. Not everyone loves Saratoga Race Course. As much as the Spa may be America’s most popular racetrack, it’s way at the bottom of Seize the Grey ‘s to-do list. After two disappointing tries at Saratoga, the son of Arrogate shifted locales to Pennsylvania and all of a…
Read MorePURCHASING IMPROBABLE LUCK
Conversation with Ken Myles, One of Improbable Luck’s Owners BIGPLAY Network purchased Improbable Luck at auction for $210,000. To take us through the auction, we spoke with one of his owners, Ken Myles. In this exclusive video, we watch the auction and get Ken’s thoughts on the big purchase.
Read MoreFINDING IMPROBABLE LUCK AT THE HORSE SALE
Conversation with Joe Moran, Racing Manager Buying a great racehorse is a science. Few people truly have mastered the intricate art. It has been said that finding a great horse at a sale is like finding a needle in a haystack. Joe Moran is one of those masters of this fine art of horse flesh.…
Read MoreMEET THE PARENTS: WHO’S YOUR DADDY?
Improbable Luck’s father, was a champion. He won his second start on the Breeder’s Cup World Championship undercard by 7 1/4 lengths. By the time he hit the wire, the horse was the talk of the racing world. Thus, the legend of Improbable was born. If Improbable were a human, he would have been on…
Read MoreIMPROBABLE LUCK ARRIVES AT CHURCHILL DOWNS
Improbable Luck has arrived at Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby. He now resides in the barn of trainer D. Wayne Lukas. While leaving Rebecca Maker’s farm, the colt was calm and serene (check out video below). But when he arrives to Churchill Downs, he is a little freaked out and he is wearing…
Read MoreMEET IMPROBABLE LUCK’S COMPETITION
If Improbable Luck is going to be the best, he’s going to need to beat the best. Let’s start this strategic conversation from the most common reference point in thoroughbred racing, the Kentucky Derby. Starting at two-years-old, horses can qualify for the Derby…
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