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Tax Advice: Issues Involving Racing Partnerships

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.

Dollars & Sense: The NFL's Racing Start

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.

Fasig-Tipton Winter Mixed Sale Notebook

Tue, 2025-02-04 21:02
Highlights from Fasig-Tipton's Winter Mixed Sale Feb. 3.

Red Oak Stable Dispersal Lifts F-T Winter Mixed Sale

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%.

South Florida Horsemen Change Course, Oppose Decoupling

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.

Touchuponastar Leads Big Night for Coteau Grove Farms

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.

HISA Announces New Members of Horsemen's Advisory Group

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.

BH Podcast: Speed King's Rebel Decision Still Undecided

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.

A Look at Newsells Park Stud's Breeding Plans

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. 

Reddam Racing Top California Owner by 2024 Earnings

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.

OBS March 2-Year-Olds in Training Catalog Now Online

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.

Loved Seeks Second Straight Graded Score in Bayakoa

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.

Dispersals Highlight Fasig-Tipton Winter Mixed Sale

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.

Volleyballprincess Caps Strong Week for North Carolina

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.

Sandman On Track for Rebel Stakes

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.

Soul of an Angel Works with an Eye on Saudi Cup

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.

Jonathan's Way, East Avenue Continue Risen Star Prep

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.

Tenma Glides to Easiest of Wins in Las Virgenes

Sun, 2025-02-02 20:59
Grade 1 winner Tenma towered over her competition on paper, in the wagering, and ultimately in the stretch as she rolled home to an easy victory in the $92,000 Las Virgenes Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park.

Dutrow Dreaming as Captain Cook Points to Wood Memorial

Sun, 2025-02-02 20:59
Trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. sat in his Belmont Park office Feb. 2 still basking in the glow of his newly-minted stakes-winner Captain Cook's dominant victory in the $250,000 Withers Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack Feb. 1.

Burnham Square 'Bright and Alert' After Holy Bull Win

Sun, 2025-02-02 20:59
Whitham Thoroughbreds' Burnham Square, last-to-first winner of the $250,000 Holy Bull Stakes (G3) Feb. 1, exited the Triple Crown prep "bright and alert" and could return in Gulfstream Park's next Triple Crown prep in four weeks.

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