1/28/12 - TDN Article Camden revisited By John P Sparkman

1/24/12- Read Interview with Kip in the Camden Horse (.pdf format)

1/21/12 - Two stakes placings for Kirkwood Grads. READ MORE>

1/8/12 - MGSW MR. GRUFF dead heats for third in the DAYTONA S. sprinting down hill at Santa Anita. He pushed his ernings over $300,000 for owner Gary Broad.

1/7/12 - Kirkwood prepared colt wins at Deauville. Prime Preacher, c, 4 (Pulpit - Flashy Attraction, by Fappiano) scored for owner Prime Equestrian S.A.R.L. and breeder Iron County Farms Inc

1/5/12 - Mount Joy Stables Inc homebred AIR GUITAR scores easily in a MSW at Gulfstream. READ MORE>

12/29/11 - Stakes placed Flash Mash won her second allowance race in a row sprinting on the turf at the Fair Grounds READ MORE>

12/21/11 - PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE KIRKWOOD'S HOLIDAY GREETING

12/7/11 - Kirkwood prepared Drawing A Blank broke his maiden at Kempton-Park

11/18/11- GSW MR GRUFF is back in the winner's circle, this time taking the Night Mover S at Hollywood Park. His earnings are pushing $300,000.

11/14/11 - Kirkwood prepared Faithful Ruler won the redpoker.com Selling S. at Wolverhampton.

11/13/11 - Read an iterview with Kip on the West Point Thoroughbreds BLOG.

11/10/11 - Rosemary Homeister wins in second race of her comeback after giving birth to her first child in Septemeber. Her winning ride was on a Kirkwood prepared filly. READ MORE>
10/29/11 - Two year old Southern Parkway ROYAL GLINT S at Hawthorne. READ MORE>

Kip to be one of the judges at the EMPERORS PALACE READY TO RUN GALLOPS Summerhill Stud, South Africa 14 October 2011 VISIT THE WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE or CLICK HERE for an explanation in .pdf format..READ HERE and READ HERE about Kip's choices at the READY TO RUN GALLOPS at Summerhill, South Africa.

10/1/11 - Kirkwood prepared Plum Pretty Scorches Cotillion Field READ MORE>

9/24/11 - HUNT CROSSING, c, 2, by Corinthian - Silver Lace, by Silver Deputy ran off with the MONMOUTH PARK NATC FUTURITY READ MORE>

9/18/11 - Button Girl, ran second in the QUEEN TUTTA S. at Belmont READ MORE>

9/17/11 - WINTER MEMORIES DAZZLING in the Garden City Stakes (G1T) READ MORE>

9/10/11 - Awesome Bet second in the second in the SUPER DERBY-G2 READ MORE>

8/19/11 - Alabama Stakes contender profile: Plum Pretty (Prepared for her career by Kirkwood) READ MORE>

8/16/11 - Like Her Dam, Winter Memories on Star Path READ MORE>

8/3/11 - Kirkwood grads take two at the SPA . READ MORE>

7/27/11 - Two huge graded wins for Kirkwood prepared horses at Saratoga as WINTER MEMORIES sails in the Lake George (G2). READ MORE>

7/23/11 -GSW PLUM PRETTY ran a brave second in the CCA Oaks G1 at Saratoga.READ MORE>

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7/9/11 - AWESOME BET captured the BARBARO S. at Delaware Park and MUCH REJOICING ran second in the Caress at Belmont READ MORE>

6/25/11 - PLUM PRETTY second in the Hollywood Oaks (G2). READ MORE>>

5/30/11- Kirkwood prepared SW WINTER MEMORIES back in the winner's circle again, this time taking the SANDS POINT G2 at Belmont READ MORE>>

5/13/11 -Kirkwood prepared MUCH REJOICING,, daughter of Champion SOARING SOFTLY becomes a SW at Belmont Park READ MORE>>

5/11/11 -Graded stakes placed La Cloche, half sister to GSW WINTER MEMORIES, scores in an allowance race at Belmont. READ MORE>>

5/6/1 - Kirkwood prepared PLUM PRETTY takes the Kentucky Oaks G1.READ MORE>>

4/21/11 - WINTER MEMORIES,returns at three to win the APPALACHIAN S.-G3 READ MORE>>

4/17/11 - JEANBAPTISTE COROT takes a MSW at Keeneland with flair READ MORE>>

4/13/11 - Kirkwood prepared JOSHUA REYNOLDS takes feaure at Keeneland READ MORE>>

4/11/11 - Dynaformer filly works in 22 flat at Keeneland April and brings $285,000 selling to Green Hills Farm, Inc.

3/27/11- Kirkwood prepared Plum Pretty Squishes Sunland Oaks Foes by 25READ MORE>>

3/06/11 - MUCH REJOICING scored by 8 at Gulfstream READ MORE>>

2/5/11 - Kirkwood had two stakes placed fillies,Plum Pretty in the Las Virgines G1 and Flash Mash in the Tiffany Lass S. READ MORE>>

2/5/11 - COOL COAL MAN to Hartley/DeRenzo in Florida READ MORE>>

1/27/11 - Tatts Breeze grad GSW STEELE TANGO ran second in the AL RASHIDIYA (Sponsored By Gulf News) S.-G2. at Meydan. READ MORE>>

1/17/11 - Bobby Flay owned, stakes placed, Stormandaprayer won an allowance race at Aqueduct READ MORE>>

1/17/11 - Kirkwood Stable’s Kip Elser was recognized with the Frank Y. Whiteley Award for outstanding service to SCTOBA and the Thoroughbred industry.

1/15/11- Kirkwood grad Plum Pretty, runs third in the G2 SANTA YNEZ S READ MORE>>

1/13/11 - Kirkwood Tatts Breeze grad GSW STEELE TANGO wins opening night of the Carnival of Racing at Meydan. READ MORE>>

1/6/11 - Kirkwood prepared and quarantined STRECKER scores at at Meydan.READ MORE>>

12/31/10 -Kirkwood prepared MCCOOL wins first out. READ MORE>>

12/18/10 - Thoroughbred Times Today NOTABLE MAIDEN WINNER AMBIENT wins again - this time by 5. READ MORE>>

12/16/10 - Kirkwood prepared 2 year old BUTTON GIRL, is 2 for 3 winning easily at the Fair Grounds. READ MORE>>

11/27/10 - 2 year old FLASH MASH remains undefeated - winning off by over 10 lengths at the Fair Grounds. READ MORE>>

11/05/10 - Kirkwood prepared SW WINTER MEMORIES second in the BREEDERS’ CUP JUVENILE FILLIES TURF after trouble getting off the rail. READ MORE>>

11/05/10 - A. U. MINER placed 3rd via disqualification in the G3- Breeders Cup Marathon. READ MORE>>

11/01/10 - Eden Star added graded black type to her pedigree running second in the POCAHONTAS S. (G2) READ MORE>>

11/01/10 - Heirness, half to MGSW & GISP millionaire SMOOTH AIR broke her maiden in her first start. READ MORE>>

10/27/10 - Watch for Kirkwood prepared MGSW COOL COAL MAN in the 1 million dollar Breeders' Cup Mile

10/27/10 - Two year old filly, PLUM PRETTY, broke her maiden first out in a MSW at Oak Tree at Hollywood Park READ MORE>>

10/24/10 - ADMIRAL ALEX lives up to the hype and scores in the ARTS AND LETTERS S. at Belmont by more than 4 lengths. READ MORE>>

10/24/10 - Kirkwood prepared FLASH MASH broke her maiden impressively at Keeneland Race Course in her first out. READ MORE>>

10/21/10 - Kirkwood prepared MALICIA, broke her maiden with a flourish at Deauville. READ MORE>>

10/15/10 - Kirkwood graduate Steele Tango ran second in the RICHARD HAMBRO DARLEY S.-G3. READ MORE>>

10/10/10 - Kirkwood prepared Ocasta ran third in the Bourbon S. (G3) at Keeneland. READ MORE>>

10/05/10 - Kirkwood grad AMBIENT was chosen a NOTABLE MAIDEN WINNER by The Thoroughbred Times Today. READ MORE>>

10/03/10 - Kirkwood prepared horses had a great day at Belmont. WINTER MEMORIES Explodes in Miss Grillo (G3) Win and on the same day MSW COOL COAL MAN was second in the G2- Kelso H READ MORE>>.

09/25/10 - SW CAUSEWAY'S KIN , ran third in the Joey Blueeyes S at Calder.

09/14/10 - The beautifully bred MAMA LULU, f, 08. Kingmambo - Kamarinskaya, by Storm Cat, broke her maiden at Yarmouth. READ MORE>>

09/06/10 - Kirkwood prepared horses finished up the Saratoga meet with a flourish. READ MORE>>.

09/03/10 - Kirkwood grad Turf Melody a strong second in the Saranac G3 at Saratoga. READ MORE>>.

09/03/10 - Kirkwood prepared two year old filly WINTER MEMORIES impressive in win at the Spa in her first start. READ MORE>>.

09/02/10 - Kirkwood grad PEARLY BLUE captured an 11 furlong allowance race on the turf at Saratoga. READ MORE>>.

08/22/10 - G1 SW MARSH SIDE made easy work of five challengers in the Sky Classic Stakes (Can-G2) at Woodbine. READ MORE>>

08/18/10 - Kirkwood prepared two year old FLASK, set solid early fractions on her way to victory at the Spa. READ MORE>>

08/10/10 - Kirkwood prepared two year old BUTTON GIRL won a MSW going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga. READ MORE>>

08/08/10 - LA CLOCHE scored in an allowance race at Saratoga going 1 3/16 on a firm turf course. READ MORE>>

08/06/10 - Bobby Flay owned and Kirkwood conditioned Stormandaprayer third in the Loudenville at the Spa. READ MORE>>

08/01/10 - Kirkwood prepared MGSW COOL COAL MAN second in the MAJESTIC LIGHT S at Monmouth. READ MORE>>

07/31/10 - First time starter ADMIRAL ALEX ( wins first out at Saratoga and now headed to the Travers. READ MORE>>

07/24/10 - CAUSEWAY'S KIN scores in the Band Is Passing S at Calder. READ MORE>>

007/23/10 - G2 SW YOU AND I FOREVER hits the board again in the .JAMES MARVIN S opening day at Saratoga. READ MORE>>

07/03/10 - G2 SW YOU AND I FOREVER runs third in the SALVATOR MILE S. (G3) at Monmouth. READ MORE>>

06/12/10 - SKY HAVEN, is back at 4 running 2nd in the Northern Fling H. at Presque Isle Downs. READ MORE>>

06/12/10 - Kirkwood prepared MGSW COOL COAL MAN, c. 4, Mineshaft - Coral Sea, by Rubiano back in the winners circle! READ MORE>>

05/31/10 - Memorial Day: MR GRUFF and Causeway’s Kin each added black type to their pages. READ MORE>>

05/01/10 - Causeway’s Kin ran second in the SUMTER S. READ MORE>>

04/17/10 - Horse for course Mr Gruff sprints to repeat San Simeon (G3) win. READ MORE>>

04/04/10 - And here comes Shine Softly's half sister- MUCH REJOICING - to remain undefeated in two starts. READ MORE>>

03/27/10 - Kirkwood prepared Shine Softly ( daughter of Champion SOARING SOFTLY) ran second in the Sam Houston Distaff. READ MORE>>

03/19/10 - Kirkwood prepared SW MR GRUFF scored in an allowance race at Santa Anita going away. READ MORE>>

03/13/10 - Kirkwood prepared You and I Forever scores in the Gulfstream H., G2 with Cool Coal Man third. READ MORE>>

02/14/10 - MUCH REJOICING out of Champion Turf Female Soaring Softly, won first out at Gulfstream. READ MORE>>

01/23/10 - COOL COAL MAN is BACK!. READ MORE>>

01/03/10 - You and I Forever second to Quality Road in the Hal's Hope - G3. READ MORE>>