Underwood to Lead Backstretch Employee Service Team
The Backstretch Employee Service Team announced Jan. 3 the appointment of Nancy Underwood as executive director. The post Underwood to Lead Backstretch Employee Service Team appeared first on E-Ponies.
View ArticleNTRA Announces 2023 Moment of the Year Nominees
Thirteen of the most unforgettable, exciting, and significant events from Thoroughbred racing in North America last year have been nominated for the 2023 FanDuel Racing-NTRA Moment of the Year. The...
View ArticleKimochi to Go Under the Hammer at Chairman's Sale
Valuable 3-year-old filly Kimochi, the Gary Portelli-trained dual group 1 placegetter, will be offered at the Chairman’s Sale in May in a rare opportunity to purchase a filly with elite racing and...
View ArticleClapton, Drew's Gold Gear Up for Dubai
Chad Summers trainees Clapton and Drew’s Gold, both private purchases on behalf of Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi’s RRR Racing, continue preparations for overseas outings Jan. 3 at Palm Meadows...
View ArticleTRF Art Exhibit, Auction to Support Second Chances
Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation presents online art exhibit and auction to support the TRF Second Chances Program at Pleasant Valley State Prison. The post TRF Art Exhibit, Auction to Support Second...
View ArticleThird Annual Wanamaker's PA-Bred Sale Catalog Available
In conjunction with the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association, Wanamaker’s has released their third annual Pennsylvania-Bred Sale with 33 horses cataloged. Offerings range from short yearlings to...
View ArticleBlowen Stepping Down From Old Friends Leadership Role
With the end of 2023, which was the 20th anniversary of the opening of Old Friends, Michael Blowen, founder of the Thoroughbred retirement farm in Georgetown, Ky., in 2003, has announced he will be...
View ArticleJapan Track Serving as Disaster Support Center
Kanazawa Horse Park has canceled all activity—including its New Year’s meet and off-track betting—through Jan. 5. The track officials noted on the Kanazawa Horse Park website that it will be providing...
View ArticleCatching Up With Old Friends: Welder
Anne Eberhardt visits Old Friends Farm where Michael Blowen talks about multiple stakes winner Welder. The post Catching Up With Old Friends: Welder appeared first on E-Ponies.
View ArticleLeading Jockeys of 2023: Ortiz Jr. Surpasses Own Record
A year after setting the earnings record, Irad Ortiz Jr. did it again in 2023 with $39,192,585. He led all jockeys in wins, seconds, and thirds. He was also leading rider by earnings for Belmont Park,...
View ArticleGrade 1 Producer Sophia Mia Added to Keeneland January
Keeneland will begin a new year Jan. 8 with the first of four sessions of the 67th January Horses of All Ages Sale. A total of 1,477 horses have been cataloged for the auction. The post Grade 1...
View ArticleFanDuel to Announce Eclipse Finalists Jan. 6
FanDuel TV will televise live the announcement of the finalists in the horse and human categories for the 2023 Eclipse Awards this Saturday, Jan. 6, at 12:00 pm EST. The post FanDuel to Announce...
View ArticleAnnapolis Retired to Stud at Claiborne Farm
The grade 1-winning son of War Front won graded stakes at 2 and 3 on his way to earning more than $1.5 million. He will stand for $12,500. The post Annapolis Retired to Stud at Claiborne Farm appeared...
View ArticleBC Juvenile Runner-Up Muth Returns in San Vicente
Bob Baffert has won 12 runnings of the San Vicente Stakes (G2) and has two leading 3-year-olds in pursuit of a record-extending 13th when Muth and Pilot Commander face four rivals in the $200,000,...
View ArticleFirst World War Latest Stakes Horse for Trainer Walsh
Trainer Brendan Walsh is considering stakes options for Mucho Macho Man Stakes runner-up First World War and offered updates on Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Pretty Mischievous and Golden Rod (G2) winner...
View ArticleSam Houston Opens Jan. 5 With No Change in HISA Dispute
Sam Houston Race Park celebrates the start of its 30th anniversary season Jan. 5. The milestone season will be primarily an on-track and Texas affair due to the ongoing dispute between the Texas Racing...
View ArticleLadouceur to be Inducted Into Indigenous Athletics HOF
Founded in 2022, the NAIAHF honors and recognizes the indigenous sports cultures throughout North America by recognizing outstanding leadership and achievement in individual and team athletics. The...
View ArticleMTHA Announces Election Results for Board of Directors
The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association has announced the results of the 2023 election for its 15-member Board of Directors. The post MTHA Announces Election Results for Board of Directors...
View ArticleFanDuel TV to Announce Eclipse Finalists Jan. 6
FanDuel TV will televise live the announcement of the finalists in the horse and human categories for the 2023 Eclipse Awards this Saturday, Jan. 6, at 12:00 pm EST. The post FanDuel TV to Announce...
View ArticleBetting on a Closer in the Jerome
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Jerome Stakes at Aqueduct. The post Betting on a Closer in the Jerome appeared first on E-Ponies.
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