West Saratoga Begins Sophomore Campaign in Pasco
Harry L. Veruchi’s West Saratoga, the upset winner of last year’s Iroquois Stakes (G3) makes his first start in over three months in the Jan. 13 Pasco Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. The post West Saratoga...
View ArticleFirst Foal Out of Avantage Sets Aussie Sales Record
Wootton Bassett filly purchased by Te Akau is the highest-priced yearling ever sold in Australia by a European shuttle stallion. The post First Foal Out of Avantage Sets Aussie Sales Record appeared...
View ArticleHousing Concerns Raised After MD Authority Proposals
During a Jan. 11 community meeting with the board of directors of the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, horsemen expressed the importance of housing considerations for workers as the state...
View ArticleNTWAB Announces Internship Funding to TDN, XBTV, NYRA
The NTWAB are pleased to announce the three outlets receiving internship funding assistance for 2024. The NTWAB will assist in funding internship expenses for positions with Thoroughbred Daily News,...
View ArticleDiverse Catalog Unveiled for Tattersalls February Sale
The catalog for the two-day Tattersalls February Sale has been released, with 376 lots comprising of 146 fillies and mares in or out of training, 27 broodmares, 172 colts and geldings in or out of...
View ArticleMind Control's First Reported Foal is a New York-bred
Multiple grade 1 winner and New York-based stallion Mind Control sired his first reported foal in New York Jan. 4 at Rick Burke’s Irish Hill Century Farm. The filly is the first produced by Gentle...
View ArticleWhite Abarrio, Derma Sotogake Pre-Entered in Saudi Cup
The $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) Feb. 24 at Riyadh could see a rematch between the top two finishers of the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) as winner White Abarrio and runner-up Derma Sotagake are both among...
View ArticleThe Chosen Vron, Brickyard Ride Lead California Cup Day
Five stakes totaling $900,000 in purses spotlight California-bred Thoroughbreds Jan. 13 on California Cup Day at Santa Anita Park. The post The Chosen Vron, Brickyard Ride Lead California Cup Day...
View ArticleThe Final Turn January: If Wishes Were Horses
Jay Hovdey presents a video version of his January 2024 BloodHorse Magazine column. The post The Final Turn January: If Wishes Were Horses appeared first on E-Ponies.
View ArticleTravers Runner-up Disarm Breezes at Fair Grounds
Winchell Thoroughbreds’ Disarm, unraced since a runner-up finish behind Arcangelo in the Travers Stakes (G1) Aug. 26 at Saratoga Race Course, continues his early training preparation for an expected...
View ArticleDerby Hopeful Just Steel to Continue March in Southwest
Just Steel will have another chance to secure Kentucky Derby (G1) qualifying points in Oaklawn Park’s $800,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) Jan. 27, Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas said Jan. 10. The post...
View ArticleTurf Paradise Works to Remedy Deficiencies Before Meet
Speaking during a meeting of the Arizona Racing Commission Jan. 12, officials expressed optimism that Turf Paradise can remedy deficiencies before a Jan. 19 final inspection, allowing the track to race...
View ArticleRussian-Trained KY-Breds Keep World Cup Dreams Alive
Two Kentucky-breds raced in Russia finished 1-2 in an early preview of the Dubai World Cup (G1), fueling the owners’ dreams of competing in the big race. The post Russian-Trained KY-Breds Keep World...
View ArticleEarly Triple Crown Nominations Now Open Through Jan. 29
Early nominations for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds to become eligible to compete in the 2024 Triple Crown with a $600 payment are now available to be made online. The post Early Triple Crown Nominations...
View ArticleHall of Fame Approves Changes to Review Committees
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s executive committee has approved changes regarding the institution’s Historic Review and Steeplechase Review committees based on feedback received from...
View ArticleAccreditation Applications Now Available Online for TAA
Nonprofit Thoroughbred aftercare organizations that are interested in applying for accreditation during the 2024-25 term must submit the completed application by April 1 at 6 p.m. ET. The post...
View ArticleSpeakers Announced for Owner Seminar at Sam Houston
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association is hosting an Owner Seminar on Saturday, Feb. 17, at Sam Houston Race Park in Texas. The post Speakers Announced for Owner Seminar at Sam Houston...
View ArticleSibelius On Track for Dubai Golden Shaheen Defense
Last year’s Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) hero Sibelius, a commanding winner of the Dec. 23 Mr. Prospector Stakes (G3) last out, remains on track for another run at Meydan. The post Sibelius On Track for...
View ArticleWest Saratoga Begins Sophomore Campaign in Pasco Stakes
Harry L. Veruchi’s West Saratoga, upset winner of last year’s Iroquois Stakes (G3), makes his first start in more than three months in the Jan. 13 Pasco Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. The post West...
View ArticleAccomplished Sprinter Looks Tough in Pasco Stakes
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Pasco Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. The post Accomplished Sprinter Looks Tough in Pasco Stakes appeared first on E-Ponies.
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