Winning Ponies

Barry Berkelhammer is an accomplished Bloodstock agent. With the sales season kicking in, it will be a timely interview with the man who recommended the purchase of two-time Eclipse Champion Ashado (earnings $3,911,440) and Canadian 2-Year-Old Filly Champion Fantasy Lake. Berkelhammer's keen eye also found clients the likes of Grade 1 winners Harlan's Holiday, Octave, Purge, Nothing To Lose and Monba to name a few. He has the unique advantage of continuing his relationship with his buyers through breaking their purchases at his Ocala-based Abracadabra Farms. He also recommends trainer relationships that would benefit the owners needs. Blood-Horse editor and handicapper Tom LaMarra is on site for the $750,000 Grade 1 Delaware Handicap , and we will also look at the $300,000 Grade 1 Eddie Reed Stakes on opening weekend at Del Mar; in addition to two Grade 2 races the $500,000 Indiana Derby and the $200,000 Indiana Oaks both at Indiana Grand.