Happy Saver Sires First Foal at His Birthplace
The bay filly was born at Hagyard Farm between Lexington and Paris, Ky. The farm’s assistant manager Jose Sarinana bred the filly out of the Giant’s Causeway daughter Planeta. The post Happy Saver...
View ArticleFort Erie Announces 2024 Dates; Prince of Wales Sep. 10
The second leg of the Canadian Triple Crown, the Prince of Wales Stakes, will hit the border oval at Fort Erie on Sept. 10 for its 89th running. The post Fort Erie Announces 2024 Dates; Prince of Wales...
View ArticleNational Treasure, Fierceness Top Initial NTRA Polls
A victory in the Jan. 27 Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) propelled National Treasure into first place in the initial National Thoroughbred Racing Association Top Thoroughbred Poll. The post...
View ArticleRepole, Pletcher Hold Strong Hand in 3YO Turf Stakes
Mike Repole and Todd Pletcher hold a strong hand in Gulfstream Park’s 3-year-old turf stakes Feb. 3 as they race three Breeders’ Cup alumni. The post Repole, Pletcher Hold Strong Hand in 3YO Turf...
View ArticleConfidence in Wootton Bassett Reaches Karaka
Agent Damon Gabbedy’s 15 years of experience in Europe instills huge confidence that proven Northern Hemisphere sire Wootton Bassett can transfer his potency Down Under. The post Confidence in Wootton...
View ArticleHoly Bull, Southwest Top Weekend Stakes Action
BloodHorse news editor Byron King discusses Feb. 3 stakes action: the Holy Bull (G3) and Southwest (G3). The post Holy Bull, Southwest Top Weekend Stakes Action appeared first on E-Ponies.
View ArticleSpecial Kentucky Derby 150 Gold Trophy Unveiled
The priceless gold trophy to be presented to the winning owner of the landmark 150th running of the $5 million Kentucky Derby May 4 was unveiled for the first time Tuesday during a media event held in...
View ArticleChampion Older Turf Male Up to the Mark at Lane's End
Bill Farish and David Ingordo talk about the sensational 2023 campaign of turf star Up to the Mark, who was named Eclipse champion older turf male and enters stud in 2024 at Lane’s End. The post...
View ArticleChampion 3-Year-Old Colt Arcangelo at Lane's End
Bill Farish and David Ingordo talk about Arcangelo’s championship season in 2023 and what the son of Arrogate brings to the farm’s roster. Arcangelo is the fifth Belmont Stakes (G1) winner to stand at...
View ArticleFierceness Tops Derby Dozen Before Holy Bull Return
Byron King’s Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm. The post Fierceness Tops Derby Dozen Before Holy Bull Return appeared first on E-Ponies.
View ArticleSouthwest Stakes at a Glance: Liberal Arts the Pick
Bob Ehalt analyzes the lineup for the Feb. 3 Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park. The post Southwest Stakes at a Glance: Liberal Arts the Pick appeared first on E-Ponies.
View ArticleStead Named Equine Safety and Integrity Vet for CDI
Churchill Downs Incorporated announced today that Dr. Dana Stead, DVM, has been named Equine Safety and Integrity Veterinarian for the company. Dr. Stead will provide essential veterinarian support and...
View ArticleCTBA Winter Mixed Sale Sees Some Improved Numbers
The California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Winter Mixed Sale Jan. 30 in Pomona, Calif., finished with solid results as a 2-year-old Sir Prancealot filly headlined the auction after realizing...
View ArticleHISA to Fund Three Scientific Studies on Lasix Use
HISA will fund three scientific studies on the use of furosemide, also known as Lasix, on horses during the 48 hours before the start of a covered horse race, including the effect of furosemide on...
View ArticleTrainers Rally Opposition of Affordability Checks
Respected trainer Sir Mark Prescott has urged British racing fans to press upon members of parliament the vital importance of attending next month’s key Westminster debate on affordability checks. The...
View ArticleAppleby Looks to Continue Domination at Dubai Carnival
Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby looks to keep his streak of winners going in the Feb. 2 Dubai Carnival session at Meydan Racecourse. The post Appleby Looks to Continue Domination at Dubai Carnival...
View ArticleAqueduct Adds Feb. 29 Card After Jan. Cancellations
Following the approval of the New York State Gaming Commission, the New York Racing Association has added a Thursday, February 29 card to the winter meet at Aqueduct Racetrack. The post Aqueduct Adds...
View ArticleTattersalls February Sale Opens Two-Day Run Feb. 1
Prospective buyers will attend Park Paddocks over the next two days, Feb. 1-2, in the hope of unearthing a future pattern winner in the mold of grade 3 winner Missed the Cut, or group 1-producing...
View ArticleSimulcast Signals to NM Blocked Over NMRC, NMHA Dispute
At least four states, including Kentucky, are withholding their simulcast signals from New Mexico to support the New Mexico Horsemen’s Association’s ongoing dispute with the New Mexico Racing...
View ArticleGreece's Markopoulo Park Ceases Racing
Horse Races S.A. announces that the organization and conduct of Greek horse races is ceased as of Jan. 30. The average number of registered horses in the Greek Jockey Club has been below 300 over the...
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