Fox Hill Farm

03/13/2023

We have a NG Hard Spun season for sale -- great discount, great buy for the breeder who'd like to send a mare to a top stallion at a great price. Message here or contact Victoria at 859-227-5441 or [email protected].

01/03/2023

The racing story of Fox Hill Farm has come to a close. With the new year, Fox Hill Farm has transferred its one remaining racehorse -- Royal Ship -- to Rick Porter's son, Scott Porter. Scott will be racing under the name of Fox Hollow Racing. Happy 2023 to Scott, Fox Hollow Racing, and Royal Ship!

07/29/2021

We have a FHF in need of a great home. His name is Trump Card, and he has arthritis in his coffin joint. He cannot be a racehorse and he's been laid up for a number of months, first tending to his feet to make him comfortable, and then making sure he'll be paddock sound. We do not know what he will be able to do as a riding horse. He has already overcome the odds because the initial prognosis was pessimistic that he could be paddock sound. It is believed that he had an injury to the foot as a baby that caught up with him of course under our ownership. We can only advise that we think he could be a light riding horse, and as far as anything else, you'd just have to see if he gets sore or if you can continue to go forward. A GREAT owner, one who will take this horse knowing his limitations, but will love him and always do what's best for him, that is a must. If you're interested, please email me at [email protected].

07/25/2021

We had to wait a little while, but it was quite special for us to see those red and white silks cross the finish line in front again. Thank you to the Josie Carroll team.

Fox Hill Farm's Jolie Olimpica bested a field of a dozen distaffers to take the CA$177,300 Nassau Stakes (G2T) July 24 at Woodbine, her first race since relocating from Southern California.

07/15/2021

This will be a special race for us.

Royal Ship is making his first start since the death of his co-owner, Rick Porter, in the San Diego Handicap (G2). Bob Baffert's Magic On Tap and seven other competitors compete in the 1 1/16-mile race at Del Mar.

07/08/2021

It's an honor to have Songbird and Grace as two of the most memorable winners (or losers by a nose!) in this great race.

These were the 5 best Delaware Handicap winners since 2000.

06/07/2021

Rick Porter's legacy in racing:

Songbird
Hard Spun
Havre de Grace
Kodiak Kowboy
Round Pond
Omaha Beach
Joyful Victory
Jostle
Eight Belles
Cassatt
Old Fashioned
Zonk
Coup de Grace
Rockport Harbor
Jolie Olimpica
Winslow Homer
Bal a Bali
Royal Ship
Friesan Fire
Honest Man
Constitution (breeder)

Rick Porter's legacy in life:

His beautiful family and all the many, many friends who are mourning the loss of a wonderful human being.

Thank you to everyone for the outpouring of support.

05/29/2021

Hoping Memorial Day is is a memorable day. ;-)

Formerly a turf specialist, Richard Mandella's Royal Ship appears ready for his close-up on dirt, as he heads Monday's Grade 1, $300,000 Hollywood Gold Cup at Santa Anita in Arcadia, Calif. Originally run and won in 1938 by Seabiscuit at Hollywood Park, Monday's renewal has attracted a field of seve...

04/30/2021

Big day! It’d mean a lot to win the Eight Belles. Bring it home for us, Windmill!

Named after 2008 Kentucky Derby runner-up Eight Belles, the Eight Belles Stakes started as the Oaks Prep in 1956 before being renamed the La Troienne in 1967 and becoming the Eight Belles Stakes in 2009. Named for the 2008 Kentucky Derby runner-up, it is run on the Kentucky Oaks undercard for 3-year...

04/24/2021

Big race today as Perhaps debuts in the last race at Oaklawn. We’re less than thrilled to be on the rail, but we like her and have fingers crossed. Jolie Olimpica has arrived at KEE in preparation fir vanning up to Woodbine on Tuesday to join the Josie Carroll barn. Thanks to the Mandella team for getting her this far, and good luck to the Carroll team going forward. Pictured below is Jolie.

04/21/2021

Enjoyed listening to the TimeForm guys talk about Royal Ship's win on Saturday. They liked what they saw. The talk of Royal Ship starts at the 10:35 mark. You may enjoy hearing them talk of the Apple Blossom and Oaklawn H. prior to getting to Royal Ship.

On the TimeformUS Pacecast, Craig and David recap the Apple Blossom and Oaklawn Handicap from Oaklawn Park, move to Santa Anita to discuss the fastest two ra...

04/21/2021

Who remembers Dealer? He was one of our horses but didn’t have much flat racing talent. What he was, though, was sound. And now he’s showing talent in his new career! How exciting.... he’s at Rolex this weekend!