Headlines and features from the Thoroughbred industry
Updated: 16 hours 39 min ago
Tue, 2025-02-04 21:02
Following a successful return to the races, 2-year-old champion male Citizen Bull widened his lead on stablemate Barnes in the second week of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top 3-Year-Old poll, released Feb. 4.
Tue, 2025-02-04 21:02
A total of 373 3-year-olds, led by champion 2-year-old male Citizen Bull, were made eligible to this year’s Triple Crown series with a $600 early nomination payment that was due Jan. 27. This year’s total represents a 7.8% increase from last year.
Tue, 2025-02-04 21:02
After 40 years at Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky., stallion manager Richard Barry is retiring at the end of June.
Tue, 2025-02-04 21:02
Regardless of form, the collective ownership offered by racing partnerships permits individuals to participate in horse ownership by buying a fraction of a horse, therefore significantly reducing required investment and risk.
Tue, 2025-02-04 21:02
hen the Philadelphia Eagles take the field for the Super Bowl Feb. 9 in New Orleans, it will serve as the latest reminder of that franchise's historical ties to an initial owner who loved Saratoga Race Course and horse racing.
Tue, 2025-02-04 21:02
Highlights from Fasig-Tipton's Winter Mixed Sale Feb. 3.
Tue, 2025-02-04 21:02
A total of 260 horses sold for gross receipts of $11,495,500 including private sales, with an average of $44,213, and a median of $16,000 during the single-session sale. Sixty-two horses failed to meet their reserve resulting in an RNA rate of 19.3%.
Mon, 2025-02-03 21:02
The Florida Thoroughbred Horsemen's board voted unanimously Feb. 3 to oppose Florida HB 105, which would remove a requirement to run live Thoroughbred races in order to operate slot machines or card rooms.
Mon, 2025-02-03 21:02
Coteau Grove Farms was represented by three winners Feb. 1 on the 22nd Louisiana Premier Night at Delta Downs, highlighted by Touchuponastar winning the LA Bred Premier Night Champion Stakes for the third year in a row.
Mon, 2025-02-03 21:02
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority announced the addition of Thoroughbred horsemen Michael Annechino, Neil Howard, Todd Mostoller and Justin Revak to its Horsemen's Advisory Group.
Mon, 2025-02-03 21:02
During the first episode of the BloodHorse Monday podcast, trainer Ron Moquett said a decision on running Speed King in the Rebel is still undecided. The ultimate goal is the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park March 29.
Mon, 2025-02-03 21:02
Another power-packed sales season for Newsells Park Stud is set to be followed by a hectic period of foalings and coverings in the coming weeks.
Mon, 2025-02-03 21:02
The Thoroughbred Owners of California recognized the state's leading owners by earnings, by number of total wins, and number of stakes wins for 2024. Reddam Racing, for the fourth consecutive year, is California's top owner by earnings.
Mon, 2025-02-03 21:02
The three-day sale will take place March 11-13 with each session beginning at 11 a.m. The under tack show will be held March 5-8, with a gallop only option. The sale has produced graded stakes-winners such as Gaming, Nooni, and White Abarrio.
Mon, 2025-02-03 21:02
Loved finally got over the graded stakes hump last time out with a victory in the Falls City Stakes (G3). Now, she aims for two in a row as she faces five rivals traveling 1 1/16 miles in the $250,000 Bayakoa Stakes (G3) Feb. 8 at Oaklawn Park.
Sun, 2025-02-02 20:59
The Fasig-Tipton Winter Mixed Sale gets underway Feb. 3 at 10 a.m., offering breeders a last opportunity to add to their broodmare band or for pinhookers to pick up a short yearling from a live auction. A total of 414 horses have been cataloged.
Sun, 2025-02-02 20:59
North Carolina-bred Volleyballprincess capped a strong week for breeders in her home state with a dominant 10-length romp in the Ruthless Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack Feb. 1.
Sun, 2025-02-02 20:59
Outcome aside, dual Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse said he was ecstatic with Sandman's performance in the $1 million Southwest Stakes (G3) for 3-year-olds Jan. 25 at Oaklawn Park.
Sun, 2025-02-02 20:59
Trained by Championship Meet leader Saffie Joseph Jr., 6-year-old Soul of an Angel was timed in :47 4/5 on the main track, ranking 13th of 70 horses. It was her third work since finishing third in the Rampart Dec. 26.
Sun, 2025-02-02 20:59
Preparing to make their sophomore debut in the $500,000 Risen Star Stakes (G2) on Louisiana Derby Preview Day Feb. 15, both Jonathan's Way and East Avenue breezed at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Feb. 1.
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