Citizen Bull Leads Derby Future Wager Pool 4 at 6-1
Citizen Bull has been tabbed as the 6-1 individual favorite in Pool 4 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager while the pari-mutuel field of “All Other 3-Year-Olds” is the overall 9-2 favorite for the...
View ArticleSovereignty Remains 1st in Derby Dozen, Disco Time Dips
Byron King’s Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm. The post Sovereignty Remains 1st in Derby Dozen, Disco Time Dips appeared first on E-Ponies.
View ArticleWomen's Summit Transitions into Women's Association
The Horse Racing Women’s Summit has evolved into the Horse Racing Women’s Association, marking a significant shift from being an annual event to a year-round association dedicated to empowering women...
View ArticleThe Autumn Sun Colt Shines on the Final Day at Inglis
The sale average was AU$94,257, up from AU$93,658 last year, with the median the same at AU$70,000. A total of 574 horses sold for AU$54,103,500. This came from 574 lots sold compared with 591, with...
View ArticleThe Jockey Club Launches AI Tool for Naming Horses
Naming AI enables users to generate five or 10 name options with a choice of one-, two-, or three-word names. The post The Jockey Club Launches AI Tool for Naming Horses appeared first on E-Ponies.
View ArticleJohn Hancock Debuts in Seventh in NTRA Top 3YO Poll
Following a hard-fought victory Feb. 8 in the Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs, CHC and WinStar Farm’s John Hancock has joined the Top 10 in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s Top...
View ArticleSanta Anita Park to Increase Purses Beginning Feb. 28
Santa Anita will increase purses starting Feb. 28 for the Classic Meet, which runs through April 6. The boost in prize money comes after increases in key business metrics for the Southern California...
View ArticleSuga Steve Tops Inglis Digital USA February Sale
The Inglis Digital USA February Sale closed Feb. 12 with an 80% clearance rate, led by Suga Steve, who rode a three-race winning streak into an $80,000 purchase by Starry Night Racing. The post Suga...
View ArticleExtreme Choice Filly Tops Arqana February Mixed Sale
A short yearling filly (Lot 115) topped the Arqana February Mixed Sale and broke new ground in the process as the first European offering of progeny by Australian-based Extreme Choice. The post Extreme...
View ArticleNational Museum of Racing Burglars Found Guilty
Charges against a burglary-theft ring that struck the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 2013 neared a conclusion when three men were found guilty by a federal court jury Feb. 7. The post...
View ArticleChurchill Downs Inc. Opens Owensboro Racing & Gaming
Churchill Downs Inc. announced Feb. 12 the grand opening of Owensboro Racing & Gaming, the company’s seventh premier historical horse racing entertainment venue in Kentucky. The post Churchill...
View ArticleUnbeaten Good Cheer Gets Started in Rachel Alexandra
Good Cheer, one of three undefeated graded stakes-winning 3-year-old fillies from the Brad Cox barn, is set to make her season bow in the $300,000 Rachel Alexandra Stakes (G2) Feb. 15 at Fair Grounds...
View ArticleThe Chosen Vron Leads 2024 CTBA Champions
The 2024 California-bred Horse of the Year will be announced at the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Awards Dinner and Annual Meeting March 3 at Le Meridien Hotel in Arcadia, Calif. The...
View ArticleTraining Setback Knocks Laurel River Out of Saudi Cup
Juddmonte homebred Laurel River, co-winner of the 2024 Longines World’s Best Racehorse award last month, will miss an intended start in the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) at King Abdulaziz Racecourse Feb....
View ArticleKeeneland Spring Meet Ticket Sales Open Feb. 18
Keeneland will open ticket sales for its 2025 spring meet, to be held April 4-25, on Feb. 18 at 9 a.m. ET. A variety of ticket options for dining, grandstand reserved seating, and general admission...
View ArticleCharles Town Cancels Feb. 12 Card Due to Winter Weather
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has canceled live racing Feb. 12 due to the winter storm that impacted the area Feb. 11 into the early morning hours Wednesday. The post Charles Town Cancels Feb....
View ArticleTwo Stakes Wins Earn Prat Jockey of Week
Reigning Eclipse Award winner Flavien Prat won the Sam F. Davis Stakes aboard John Hancock Feb. 8, then flew to Santa Anita Park Feb. 9 where he won the Sweet Life Stakes aboard Casalu. The post Two...
View ArticleKEEP Emphasizes Building Relationships With Lawmakers
With no major legislative issues looming for the horse industry in Kentucky, relationship-building took center stage at the 2025 Kentucky Equine Education Project Day at the state Capitol annex Feb. 13...
View ArticleSulaiyma Tops Goffs Online Sale of Aga Khan Septet
Sulaiyma, a 4-year-old filly by Kingman headlined the Goffs Online Sale of seven Aga Khan horses when making €150,000 to Tally-Ho Stud Feb. 13. The half dozen to sell generated turnover of €336,000, an...
View ArticleDespite Loss, Ferocious Checked Boxes in Holy Bull
Despite tiring and finishing fourth in the Feb. 1 Holy Bull Stakes (G3), co-owner Ramiro Restrepo said Ferocious checked off several important boxes in his 3-year-old debut that gives the team...
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