Headlines and features from the Thoroughbred industry
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Tue, 2025-01-28 20:46
Pleasant Acres Stallions announced the arrival of Verifying's first foal, a strong and healthy filly out of the Malibu Moon mare Selective Memory. Born Jan. 25 at 5:30 a.m., the foal is owned by Belvedere Farm in Reddick, Fla.
Mon, 2025-01-27 20:43
The Queens M G, winner of the Adirondack Stakes (G3), looks to return to her winning ways Feb. 1 in the Forward Gal Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park. She faces a deep field including stakes winners My Denysse and Stunner.
Mon, 2025-01-27 20:43
Apparently, the difference in temperatures is not the only polar opposite between New York and Florida at the moment. It also extends to their breeding programs.
Mon, 2025-01-27 20:43
There were conversations about sending Thorpedo Anna to the Dubai World Cup (G1), but McPeek said that while that hasn't been ruled out, the more likely follow-up to the Azeri Stakes (G2) would be the Apple Blossom Stakes (G1) at Oaklawn.
Mon, 2025-01-27 20:43
The single-session auction will begin Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. ET and features newly turned yearlings, broodmares, and broodmare prospects. White Abarrio, winner of the Pegasus World Cup Stakes (G1), sold for $7,500 at the Winter Mixed Sale in 2020.
Mon, 2025-01-27 20:43
The first reported foal by grade 1 winner Annapolis has been born at Claiborne, the farm announced Jan. 27.
Mon, 2025-01-27 20:43
Former champion rider Gavin Lerena repeatedly whipped a rival jockey during race Jan. 26 at Turffontein. Lerena stood in the irons and hit Jason Gates with his riding crop three times in the final furlong.
Mon, 2025-01-27 20:43
The New York Racing Association announced Jan. 27 that general admission tickets, hospitality offerings, and reserved seats for the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at historic Saratoga Race Course will go on sale to the public Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. ET.
Mon, 2025-01-27 20:43
Mi Bago leads a trio of Mark Casse-trained runners, all of whom exit victories, in the $165,000 Kitten's Joy Stakes at Gulfstream Park Feb. 1.
Mon, 2025-01-27 20:43
The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism will host the 17th Breakfast at the Gallops on March 14 at 8 a.m. ET at the Aiken Training Track.
Mon, 2025-01-27 20:43
Orchestral’s sister became the most expensive filly ever sold at New Zealand Bloodstock’s Karaka Yearling Sale when Guy Mulcaster and Chris Waller came out on top of a spirited bidding duel to snare the filly for NZ$2.4 million Jan. 27.
Mon, 2025-01-27 20:43
Gigante, a 5-year-old son of leading young sire Not This Time, is offered as a horse of racing age by Lane's End, agent. His biggest win came at 3, the Secretariat Stakes (G2T) at Colonial Downs, going one mile on turf.
Mon, 2025-01-27 20:43
Incorporated in 1984, the California Thoroughbred Horsemen's Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides medical, dental, optometry, and referral services to the backstretch communities (and their families) in California.
Sun, 2025-01-26 20:42
Barnes, Getaway Car, and Rodriguez, who are all nominated to the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3) Feb. 1, worked Jan. 26 at Santa Anita Park. Barnes worked worked four furlongs in :48 3/5.
Sun, 2025-01-26 20:42
Now ranking second on the Kentucky Derby (G1) leaderboard after winning the Southwest Stakes (G3), Speed King is putting the 'little guys' on center stage, including his North Carolina-based breeder Nancy Shuford.
Sun, 2025-01-26 20:42
Saffie Joseph Jr.'s contingent of White Abarrio, Be Your Best, Mystic Lake, and Skippylongstocking, who finished third to White Abarrio in the Pegasus Stakes (G1), all exited their races in good order.
Sun, 2025-01-26 20:42
Honored by the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association National Breeding and Racing Awards, Keogh was the recipient of the Wild Geese Award which is presented to a native son or daughter who excels on the global Thoroughbred landscape.
Sun, 2025-01-26 20:42
Walmac stallion Fulsome, a multiple grade 3 winner and grade 1-placed son of perennial leading sire Into Mischief, sired his first reported foal in Kentucky Jan. 23. Fulsome also has a New York-bred and an Oklahoma-bred on the ground.
Sun, 2025-01-26 20:42
Ocala Breeders' Sales Company has added multiple stakes-placed Dream Concert to its OBSOnline January auction, which runs through Jan. 30.
Sun, 2025-01-26 20:42
The Eddie Truman Library was opened in Santa Anita's stable area in a dedicated space that's part of the recreation center and dining hall that serves backstretch workers. Truman donated many of the books in the collection.
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