Derby winner Always Dreaming is Oklahoma-bound

For Immediate Release –  Courtesy Horse Racing Nation, July 29, 2024  –

Always Dreaming, winner of the 2017 Kentucky Derby, has been sold to stand in Oklahoma.

Previously based at WinStar Farm in Kentucky, he will move to River Oaks Farm in Sulphur, Okla., according to a report from Thoroughbred Daily News. Always Dreaming is a 10-year-old son of Bodemeister out of the Grade 3-winning In Excess mare Above Perfection. Trained by Todd Pletcher throughout his career, he amassed a career record of 11: 4-2-2 and earnings of $2,415,860.

He raced from ages 2 to 4, though all four of his wins came in a row at age 3. He broke his maiden at Tampa Bay Downs in January 2017 and followed that with victories in an optional-claiming allowance race at Gulfstream, the Florida Derby and the Kentucky Derby. As the 9-2 wagering favorite, Always Dreaming won the Kentucky Derby by 2 3/4 lengths over long shot Lookin at Lee.

Always Dreaming went to stud in 2019. In three crops of racing age he has produced four stakes winners, including one at the graded level, Saudi Crown. Now 4 years old, Saudi Crown won the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) in 2023. He also won the Louisiana (G3) at Fair Grounds this year and is working toward a return for his first race since finishing 12th in the Godolphin Mile (G2) at Meydan in March.

You Might Also Like

Quick Links

TRAO Board Meeting
HERE

Click to View Board Meeting Informaiton 

TRAO Forms
HERE

Click to View TRAO Forms

OHRC Links
HERE

Click to View OHRC Links

Stay In The Know with TRAO

Sign-up for the latest news & updates from TRAO

News Feed

COAL BATTLE WINS SPRINGBOARD MILE AT REMINGTON PARK

Coal Battle won the war against 2-1 wagering favorite Speed King down the stretch, outlasting the speed demon by a half-length to win the $300,000 Springboard Mile Stakes. The marquee race for 2-year-olds at Remington Park was the headliner on the final night of the 2024 Thoroughbred Season.
📸: Dustin Orona Photography/Remington Park

Read More »
Edit Template

About TRAO

Edward J. DeBartolo (at that time, the owner of Balmoral, Thistledown and Louisiana Downs) built Remington Park in Oklahoma City as a $100 million showcase for Thoroughbred racing. The inaugural race meet during the fall of 1988 was an opportunity for Oklahoma Thoroughbred horsemen to race in their home state and for horsemen from throughout the region to enjoy Oklahoma’s hospitality.

Phone: (405) 427-8753
Email: TRAO Office

© 2024 Thoroughbred racing association of Oklahoma | site design by DP Graphics