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Two-time Kentucky Derby, multiple graded stakes winning thoroughbred horse trainer with success at all levels.

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Bro Bro (Nyquist) a winner today for owner Reddam Racing! Congratulations 🎊 👏 @umberto_rispoli88 aboard!
@benoitphoto__ photos

Bro Bro (Nyquist) a winner today for owner Reddam Racing! Congratulations 🎊 👏 @umberto_rispoli88 aboard!
@benoitphoto__ photos

Wishing all of our mom fans, friends and staff a very Happy Mother's Day! 💐💕

Wishing all of our mom fans, friends and staff a very Happy Mother's Day! 💐💕

Anarchist is set to compete later today in the G3 John Nerud Stakes in New York. From Bloodhorse's Byron King, "Coming off 12 consecutive stakes starts, 11 of which were graded, the Doug O'Neill-trained Anarchist has the class to contend in Saturday's race. The 6-year-old son of Distorted Humor comes off a close defeat in the Count Fleet over the same six-furlong distance of the John A. Nerud, losing by three-quarters of a length to the speedy Booth."

Best of luck to all connections!
@benoitphoto__ 📸

Anarchist is set to compete later today in the G3 John Nerud Stakes in New York. From Bloodhorse's Byron King, "Coming off 12 consecutive stakes starts, 11 of which were graded, the Doug O'Neill-trained Anarchist has the class to contend in Saturday's race. The 6-year-old son of Distorted Humor comes off a close defeat in the Count Fleet over the same six-furlong distance of the John A. Nerud, losing by three-quarters of a length to the speedy Booth."

Best of luck to all connections!
@benoitphoto__ 📸

Happy Easter to all our peeps! 🐣🐣🐣

Happy Easter to all our peeps! 🐣🐣🐣

He's home. Safe and sound. 👏👏 #ragingtorrent #teamoneill

He's home. Safe and sound. 👏👏 #ragingtorrent #teamoneill

It's a busy racing season but it's also a busy baby season! Here's a great shot of a yet-to-be-named 2yo son of Maclean's Music based at Keeneland.
📸 @cl_images1

It's a busy racing season but it's also a busy baby season! Here's a great shot of a yet-to-be-named 2yo son of Maclean's Music based at Keeneland.
📸 @cl_images1

Were you thinking what we were thinking (and screaming) in the stretch???? Tough one to lose but congratulations to the winning connections on a great race. We still could not be prouder of MIXTO for owner @calumetfarm. A champion effort and a great ride again by @frankiedettori_ .

🙏It is a true testament to the preparation and work put in by the team especially Leandro, Tony, Andres and the whole team in Dubai. Our horses were more than ready! Safe travels home guys. 🏆💕💪

Were you thinking what we were thinking (and screaming) in the stretch???? Tough one to lose but congratulations to the winning connections on a great race. We still could not be prouder of MIXTO for owner @calumetfarm. A champion effort and a great ride again by @frankiedettori_ .

🙏It is a true testament to the preparation and work put in by the team especially Leandro, Tony, Andres and the whole team in Dubai. Our horses were more than ready! Safe travels home guys. 🏆💕💪

WOW! Raging Torrent never looks back in the G2 Godolphin Mile! Congratulations to all connections, especially owners @yulonginvest and @greatfriendsstables. Amazing job by Leandro and our whole team in Dubai. And of course thanks to the incomparable @frankiedettori_ 💪💪🏆
@cedlane photo

WOW! Raging Torrent never looks back in the G2 Godolphin Mile! Congratulations to all connections, especially owners @yulonginvest and @greatfriendsstables. Amazing job by Leandro and our whole team in Dubai. And of course thanks to the incomparable @frankiedettori_ 💪💪🏆
@cedlane photo

Spring time in the Bluegrass is always special, but especially so for our team including some new arrivals!

Spring time in the Bluegrass is always special, but especially so for our team including some new arrivals!

Wishing our "old friend" Lava Man a happy 24th birthday today! We'll never forget all you did for us and the imprint you left on our hearts! We miss you but hope you are enjoying your retirement at @oldfriendsequine! 💕❤️💕❤️

Wishing our "old friend" Lava Man a happy 24th birthday today! We'll never forget all you did for us and the imprint you left on our hearts! We miss you but hope you are enjoying your retirement at @oldfriendsequine! 💕❤️💕❤️

Happy St Patrick's Day to all of you honorary O'Neills out there! 🍀🍀🍀🍀

Happy St Patrick's Day to all of you honorary O'Neills out there! 🍀🍀🍀🍀

Special Flower and @frankiedettori_ win for owners Jimmy Taylor and George Hicker. Bro Bro with @mariogutierrez_19 and Tiznow Mama with @tfresu also found the winner's circle! Congratulations to Paul Reddam and Angelo Freda, and thank you to our whole team!!
📸 Benoit photos

Special Flower and @frankiedettori_ win for owners Jimmy Taylor and George Hicker. Bro Bro with @mariogutierrez_19 and Tiznow Mama with @tfresu also found the winner's circle! Congratulations to Paul Reddam and Angelo Freda, and thank you to our whole team!!
📸 Benoit photos

Guess these cats' moms taught them well how to separate the darks and lights. At Team O'Neill, even the felines are smart cookies! Thanks to our KY assistant trainer @stephaniemurray333 for catching this! 😅🐈🐈‍⬛️
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Guess these cats' moms taught them well how to separate the darks and lights. At Team O'Neill, even the felines are smart cookies! Thanks to our KY assistant trainer @stephaniemurray333 for catching this! 😅🐈🐈‍⬛️
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Happy Valentine's Day 💝❤️

Happy Valentine's Day 💝❤️

Catching up with our team in Kentucky! Thanks to our Lexington team for not only the great training, but also for having them looking so good! 😍
In order:
American Only
Precision Strike with Kentucky Go Go
Lil's Coffee
Bee Catcher
Facenda
📸 @cl_images1

Catching up with our team in Kentucky! Thanks to our Lexington team for not only the great training, but also for having them looking so good! 😍
In order:
American Only
Precision Strike with Kentucky Go Go
Lil's Coffee
Bee Catcher
Facenda
📸 @cl_images1

Meanwhile, in Kentucky.... 😁 Nothing like a hot coffee on a cold night! ☕Lil's Coffee ☕ wins at Turfway Park today with @gerardocorrales.507 aboard. Congrats to owners W.C. Racing and Wonderland Racing Stables. Hats off to Stephanie and the whole team in KY!

Meanwhile, in Kentucky.... 😁 Nothing like a hot coffee on a cold night! ☕Lil's Coffee ☕ wins at Turfway Park today with @gerardocorrales.507 aboard. Congrats to owners W.C. Racing and Wonderland Racing Stables. Hats off to Stephanie and the whole team in KY!

Winning the duel in the stretch! Great job!!!

Winning the duel in the stretch! Great job!!!

4yo son of Kantharos, VLAHOS notches his first stakes victory in the Clocker's Corner Stakes today with @tfresu aboard. Congratulations to owners Pappas Horse Racing, Todd Cady, Ty Leatherman and Dan Northrup. Hats off to our CA team! Nice weekend!

4yo son of Kantharos, VLAHOS notches his first stakes victory in the Clocker's Corner Stakes today with @tfresu aboard. Congratulations to owners Pappas Horse Racing, Todd Cady, Ty Leatherman and Dan Northrup. Hats off to our CA team! Nice weekend!

🏆Katonah kicks off his 6 year old season with an impressive last-to-first rally to win the G2 San Pasqual S. with Tiago Pereira aboard. Congratulations owner R3 Racing LLC and to our team for having him ready!

🏆Katonah kicks off his 6 year old season with an impressive last-to-first rally to win the G2 San Pasqual S. with Tiago Pereira aboard. Congratulations owner R3 Racing LLC and to our team for having him ready!

Mixto and Frankie Dettori worked an easy 5/8s Sunday morning in preparation for the @pegasusworldcup. He will work next week here at Santa Anita and then ship to Florida.

Mixto and Frankie Dettori worked an easy 5/8s Sunday morning in preparation for the @pegasusworldcup. He will work next week here at Santa Anita and then ship to Florida.

A huge thank you to our owner Janie Buss @purplereinracing who donated $10,250 to the American Red Cross to aid those displaced by the Los Angeles wildfires. She made the donation in honor of JB Strikes Back, her graded stakes winning gelding.

A huge thank you to our owner Janie Buss @purplereinracing who donated $10,250 to the American Red Cross to aid those displaced by the Los Angeles wildfires. She made the donation in honor of JB Strikes Back, her graded stakes winning gelding.

Our star Raging Torrent came out of his Grade 1 Malibu win in great order, and looked quite handsome when posing for the cameras. The team is evaluating where he will race next. Stay tuned!

Our star Raging Torrent came out of his Grade 1 Malibu win in great order, and looked quite handsome when posing for the cameras. The team is evaluating where he will race next. Stay tuned!

Dedicating our last post of 2024 to our amazing work family, the team behind the scenes who work so hard throughout the year and are the reason for our success. Wishing them AND YOU a very Happy 2025! 🍾🥂🎩🎉

And thanks for following Team O'Neill! 🙏

Dedicating our last post of 2024 to our amazing work family, the team behind the scenes who work so hard throughout the year and are the reason for our success. Wishing them AND YOU a very Happy 2025! 🍾🥂🎩🎉

And thanks for following Team O'Neill! 🙏

Congrats @stephaniemurray333 and our amazing team in Kentucky. Maitre D pulls off the upset win at 26 to 1 with Evin Roman aboard for the maiden breaker. The blue moon of Kentucky definitely shining that night! Congratulations to Sonata Stable and all connections.

Congrats @stephaniemurray333 and our amazing team in Kentucky. Maitre D pulls off the upset win at 26 to 1 with Evin Roman aboard for the maiden breaker. The blue moon of Kentucky definitely shining that night! Congratulations to Sonata Stable and all connections.

RAGING TORRENT prevails in the G1 Malibu on opening day with Frankie Dettori up! Congratulations to all connections!

RAGING TORRENT prevails in the G1 Malibu on opening day with Frankie Dettori up! Congratulations to all connections!

ARCADIA, CA (Dec. 26, 2024)—In the first-ever running of the Grade II, $200,000 Laffit Pincay Jr. Stakes, J B Strikes Back lit up the tote board when scoring as the second-longest shot on in the field at 16-1 on opening day of the Santa Anita Classic Meet with @tfresu aboard!

DOUG O’NEILL: “It’s such an honor to win this race. My mom Dixie was really good friends with Laffit Pincay Jr.’s mom and we are really good friends with his brother Alonso, so the Pincay family really means a lot to us. He still looks like he can still ride today, it’s amazing and a huge honor. Janie Buss and the whole Buss family they are so generous. She donates all of the earnings of any of her beautiful horses that make any money to different causes. This is really to her because she wanted to take a chance after his last couple of efforts. We took a chance, and it worked out perfect.”

ARCADIA, CA (Dec. 26, 2024)—In the first-ever running of the Grade II, $200,000 Laffit Pincay Jr. Stakes, J B Strikes Back lit up the tote board when scoring as the second-longest shot on in the field at 16-1 on opening day of the Santa Anita Classic Meet with @tfresu aboard!

DOUG O’NEILL: “It’s such an honor to win this race. My mom Dixie was really good friends with Laffit Pincay Jr.’s mom and we are really good friends with his brother Alonso, so the Pincay family really means a lot to us. He still looks like he can still ride today, it’s amazing and a huge honor. Janie Buss and the whole Buss family they are so generous. She donates all of the earnings of any of her beautiful horses that make any money to different causes. This is really to her because she wanted to take a chance after his last couple of efforts. We took a chance, and it worked out perfect.”

..and hope you do better than Jelly of the Month. 😉🎅
Merry Christmas to all our friends and fans! Thank you for following us through the year.

..and hope you do better than Jelly of the Month. 😉🎅
Merry Christmas to all our friends and fans! Thank you for following us through the year.

A wonderful Christmas surprise for our team today. Horse owner and Los Angeles Lakers owner Janie Buss sent gifts to everyone in the barn. Thank you so much Janie! (The gang pictured here with her horses)

A wonderful Christmas surprise for our team today. Horse owner and Los Angeles Lakers owner Janie Buss sent gifts to everyone in the barn. Thank you so much Janie! (The gang pictured here with her horses)

Celebrating another year with 100+ wins for the team! We couldn't do it without our amazing owners, talented jockeys, hard-working team and of course, some incredible horses! 🙏💕#teamoneill

Celebrating another year with 100+ wins for the team! We couldn't do it without our amazing owners, talented jockeys, hard-working team and of course, some incredible horses! 🙏💕#teamoneill

Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Congratulations to Purple Rein Racing and all connections of J B Strikes Back who won with back-to-back wins this month at Del Mar sporting some flashy new silks!

Congratulations to Purple Rein Racing and all connections of J B Strikes Back who won with back-to-back wins this month at Del Mar sporting some flashy new silks!

Team O'Neill horses come in all beautiful colors! 😍 Clockwise from top left: Facenda, Devil Among Us, Lee's Baby Girl and Gidget Rose Lee.

Team O'Neill horses come in all beautiful colors! 😍 Clockwise from top left: Facenda, Devil Among Us, Lee's Baby Girl and Gidget Rose Lee.

🎊Congratulations to the connections of 2yo Bodexpress filly Going Deep breaking maiden in her 3rd start (after placing twice). Jockey @jockeyedwinmaldonado aboard for owners Todd Cady and Ty Leatherman. 👏🏆

🎊Congratulations to the connections of 2yo Bodexpress filly Going Deep breaking maiden in her 3rd start (after placing twice). Jockey @jockeyedwinmaldonado aboard for owners Todd Cady and Ty Leatherman. 👏🏆

Team O 'Neill proudly honors this day the service of every American soldier. #veteransday

Team O 'Neill proudly honors this day the service of every American soldier. #veteransday

Winning is good therapy, don't you think? 😄 So proud of Mrazek filly Tequila and Therapy winning the Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stakes yesterday on opening day of Breeders' Cup. Congratulations to owner Here We Go Brothers and all connections! Super ride by jockey @jockeyedwinmaldonado

Winning is good therapy, don't you think? 😄 So proud of Mrazek filly Tequila and Therapy winning the Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stakes yesterday on opening day of Breeders' Cup. Congratulations to owner Here We Go Brothers and all connections! Super ride by jockey @jockeyedwinmaldonado

Hats off to our recent winners!

Dr. Ruben M 🌟 Maiden Breaker
Haywood 🌟 By 7 Lengths
I'm Ripped 🌟 2nd Win in 4 Starts

Jockey @jockeyedwinmaldonado aboard all three!
Congratulations to all connections! 👏
📸 Benoit

Hats off to our recent winners!

Dr. Ruben M 🌟 Maiden Breaker
Haywood 🌟 By 7 Lengths
I'm Ripped 🌟 2nd Win in 4 Starts

Jockey @jockeyedwinmaldonado aboard all three!
Congratulations to all connections! 👏
📸 Benoit

Maruvy (outside), Sunscents (middle), and ‘22 Fully Automatic (inside) working together on Saturday @keeneland.

Maruvy (outside), Sunscents (middle), and ‘22 Fully Automatic (inside) working together on Saturday @keeneland.

No password necessary when you can sneak into the Speakeasy from the back door! PALI KITTEN impressively upsets the stakes field in today's race with jockey Kazushi Kimura aboard. Congratulations to all connections! The Vino Rosso 2yo colt will be pointed to the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint. @k.kimura0906

No password necessary when you can sneak into the Speakeasy from the back door! PALI KITTEN impressively upsets the stakes field in today's race with jockey Kazushi Kimura aboard. Congratulations to all connections! The Vino Rosso 2yo colt will be pointed to the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint. @k.kimura0906

Cool story about Raging Torrent co-owner Mark Davis giving a young UK freshman a unique opportunity to enjoy the ride all the way to Breeders' Cup! Link to the @paulickreport story in our bio!

Cool story about Raging Torrent co-owner Mark Davis giving a young UK freshman a unique opportunity to enjoy the ride all the way to Breeders' Cup! Link to the @paulickreport story in our bio!

How cool is this? I’ll Have Another in the farther paddock. Lava Man and his roommate in the other. The boys are back together. 😍🙏Thank you to Stacy for sending us the photos from their recent visit to @oldfriendsequine!

How cool is this? I’ll Have Another in the farther paddock. Lava Man and his roommate in the other. The boys are back together. 😍🙏Thank you to Stacy for sending us the photos from their recent visit to @oldfriendsequine!

The team in Korea with Anarchist!

The team in Korea with Anarchist!

What a holiday! 3️⃣ wins on Labor Day @delmarracing. So proud of our team. Congratulations to the connections of I'm Ripped, Upstart Yankee, and Pavel is Appealing! 📸 Benoit

What a holiday! 3️⃣ wins on Labor Day @delmarracing. So proud of our team. Congratulations to the connections of I'm Ripped, Upstart Yankee, and Pavel is Appealing! 📸 Benoit

A brilliant ride by @_jockey_kyle_frey_, a great horse from @calumetfarm, Brad Kelley and a fantastic team behind the horse, MIXTO brings home the @breederscup Win and You're In @fanduel_racing Pacific Classic! #WhyNotUs #mixto Still celebrating! 🍾

A brilliant ride by @_jockey_kyle_frey_, a great horse from @calumetfarm, Brad Kelley and a fantastic team behind the horse, MIXTO brings home the @breederscup Win and You're In @fanduel_racing Pacific Classic! #WhyNotUs #mixto Still celebrating! 🍾

Meanwhile in St. Louis..💪🍾🏆
EJ WON THE CUP is enjoying his world tour collecting derby wins like last evening's St. Louis Derby with Mike Smith aboard for owner Superfecta King Stable! Congratulations to all connections! Coady Media photo

Meanwhile in St. Louis..💪🍾🏆
EJ WON THE CUP is enjoying his world tour collecting derby wins like last evening's St. Louis Derby with Mike Smith aboard for owner Superfecta King Stable! Congratulations to all connections! Coady Media photo

1️⃣ year since Anarchist. 🔟 years since Goldencents. Today, Raging Torrent brings home another Pat O'Brien Stakes for the team as the torrent rages on! 🍾🥂 Congratulations to owners Mark Davis and Great Friends Stables. Great ride and urging by @tfresu and as always, hats off to our entire team.

1️⃣ year since Anarchist. 🔟 years since Goldencents. Today, Raging Torrent brings home another Pat O'Brien Stakes for the team as the torrent rages on! 🍾🥂 Congratulations to owners Mark Davis and Great Friends Stables. Great ride and urging by @tfresu and as always, hats off to our entire team.

UPDATE: Anarchist will skip the Pat O'Brien for Group 3, $1 million Korea Sprint on Sept. 8

UPDATE: Anarchist will skip the Pat O'Brien for Group 3, $1 million Korea Sprint on Sept. 8

War of Will filly LIL MISS BEHAVING heading for her first official breeze going 3f yesterday @keeneland.

War of Will filly LIL MISS BEHAVING heading for her first official breeze going 3f yesterday @keeneland.

A nice group of wins recently for a nice group of people! SO THERE SHE WAS wins at Del Mar for @greatfriendsstables and Mark Davis, DESERT RHAPSODY wins for Roadrunner Racing, Barbara Evenson and Jeffrey Lambert at Del Mar and Kentucky Go Go upsets at Horseshoe Indianapolis for Calumet Farm. Congrats to all connections! 📸 Benoit photo and Coady photo

A nice group of wins recently for a nice group of people! SO THERE SHE WAS wins at Del Mar for @greatfriendsstables and Mark Davis, DESERT RHAPSODY wins for Roadrunner Racing, Barbara Evenson and Jeffrey Lambert at Del Mar and Kentucky Go Go upsets at Horseshoe Indianapolis for Calumet Farm. Congrats to all connections! 📸 Benoit photo and Coady photo

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