The New Mexico Racing Commission held an emergency meeting July 2 in the wake of flooding that caused damage to Ruidoso Downs. Among plans discussed was moving Ruidoso's Thoroughbred racing to Albuquerque.
The Kentucky Equine Education Project Foundation and the Race for Education are delighted to announce the awarding of $58,000 in scholarships for 2024.
REAP is thrilled that the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders has graciously allowed us to hold our annual benefit in conjunction with Horse of the Year and Champions Ceremony on Aug. 2, 2024, at Mojo's at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino.
Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainer Kenny McPeek was celebrated July 2 for his many achievements in the Thoroughbred industry. Lexington mayor Linda Gorton proclaimed it Kenny McPeek Day in the city.
The newest entries include undefeated New York-bred Lake Abanakee; Tigerish, a half sister to grade 1 winner Avenge, by Tiz The Law; and Just A Care, a stakes-placed daughter of Australia.
Arthur Hoyeau, on behalf of the microshare syndicator Myracehorse, goes to €210,000 on a filly by Too Darn Hot from Chasemore's hugely successful Ceiling Kitty family. Grove Stud gave 80,000gns for the filly at Tattersalls Book 1 last…
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association announced Rick Abbott as the judge of its 90th annual Yearling Show. The show will be held on July 21 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds' Horse Show Ring in Timonium.
Lucky Girl, a three-time stakes winner by champion sire Exceed and Excel, is being offered as a racing or broodmare prospect. Hazelbrook, Canada's female champion sprinter of 2022, will be offered in foal to Justify.
According to reports, Kentucky Derby (G1) fifth-place finisher T O Password will miss the remainder of the 2024 season after suffering from bone chips.
The apparent strength of the Pimlico Special (G3), where Red Route One ran fourth, as well as his overall form and $1.6 million bankroll—will likely make him the favorite over 10 rivals July 6 in the $300,000 Cornhusker Handicap at Prairie…
A week ago, the colt wasn't among the top 46 Thoroughbreds receiving votes; after Saturday's win he's fourth overall with 148 points, one more than Adare Manor.
Maryland Jockey Club's Mike Rogers has sent a letter to Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association's Katy Voss and Tim Keefe stating that all operations at Pimlico will cease Sept. 1 in order to begin work on building a new facility.
In preparation for the revised rules under the Racetrack Safety Program taking effect July 8, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has released a comprehensive set of educational materials.
Manfred "Manny" Roos, a prominent owner and breeder in New England and the former longtime president of the regional chapter of the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, died peacefully on June 30. He was 88.
Ohio-based trainer Francisco Ramos has had five out-of-competition positive tests for clenbuterol since May 8. They followed a post-race positive for clenbuterol in April. The trainer was provisionally suspended May 31.