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On Safety Side, HISA's Uniform Standards Critical

Mon, 2024-03-18 09:07
Since taking oversight of the sport's safety in 2022, HISA has not pulled a long list of new rules from the clouds, but its ability to ensure uniform adoption of often already field-tested safety initiatives has made all the difference.

Deterministic May Hit Work Tab Next Week at Payson Park

Mon, 2024-03-18 09:07
"He's doing well. He's with us here at the moment at Payson. We're toying with the idea of working him the middle of next week," assistant trainer Miguel Clement said.

Newgate Leads Santa Anita Trio Departing for Dubai

Mon, 2024-03-18 09:07
Newgate and Hopkins for trainer Bob Baffert and Two Rivers Over for trainer Doug O'Neill are all scheduled to depart Santa Anita Park the night of March 17 for a trip to Dubai.

Maryland Trainer Howard Passes Away at Age 45

Mon, 2024-03-18 09:07
Pimlico-based trainer David Howard passed away the evening of March 15 after suffering a heart attack. He was 45.

Full Field to Chase Derby Points in Jeff Ruby Steaks

Mon, 2024-03-18 09:07
The March 23 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) on the Turfway Park all-weather course offers enough "Road to the Kentucky Derby" points to ensure the winner, and maybe the runner-up, a spot in the big race and there's no shortage of takers for that offer.

Strong Quality, Beatbox Set for Rubber Match in Muniz

Mon, 2024-03-18 09:07
The rivalry that has been brewing at Fair Grounds will see round 3 before the close of the meet as Strong Quality and Beatbox look to emerge as king of the Louisiana turf in the $300,000 Muniz Memorial Classic Stakes (G2T) March 23.

Despite Rain, Curragh 'Fit to Race' as Season Nears

Mon, 2024-03-18 09:07
The Curragh is fit for racing for its opening day of the Irish Flat season March 18, but officials will be hoping no more rain arrives than is forecast to allow the meeting to go ahead.

Quartet of Baffert Trainees Work at Santa Anita

Mon, 2024-03-18 09:07
Muth, who has been off since winning the seven-furlong San Vicente (G2) by 2 3/4 lengths Jan. 6, drilled six furlongs in 1:12.00.

Champion Improbable Euthanized After Suffering Ataxia

Mon, 2024-03-18 09:07
WinStar Farm stallion Improbable, champion older male of 2020, was euthanized March 16 at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington after suffering from ataxia behind, the farm announced March 17.

The Chosen Vron Notches 16th Career Win in San Carlos

Sun, 2024-03-17 09:04
In a sport where many top equines leave racing early while in peak form for rewarding breeding opportunities, fans and trainer and co-owner Eric Kruljac can still celebrate The Chosen Vron, the 6-year-old gelding and 16-time win machine.

Tarifa Carries Godolphin Torch in Fair Grounds Oaks

Sun, 2024-03-17 09:04
Following the same path set forth by Pretty Mischievous a year ago, Godolphin's Tarifa will use the March 23 $400,000 Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) to prepare for a date with lilies on the first Friday in May.

Jaxon Traveler Edges Tejano Twist in Whitmore Thriller

Sun, 2024-03-17 09:04
March 16 was Hall of Fame Day at Oaklawn Park. Fans in attendance to celebrate some of the best in the sport's history were treated to a thriller in the $250,000 Whitmore Stakes (G3) as Jaxon Traveler defeated Tejano Twist by a nose.

Longtime NYRA Racing Official Prunetti Dies at 77

Sun, 2024-03-17 09:04
The New York Racing Association mourns the loss of Michael F. Prunetti, who served with distinction as its assistant racing secretary and spent upwards of 40 years in various roles as a racing official at New York Thoroughbred tracks.

Money Supply Could Pad Coffers in New Orleans Classic

Sun, 2024-03-17 09:04
Money Supply—riding a five-race win streak, capped by taking the $247,500 Mineshaft Stakes (G3) Feb. 17—goes for his largest payday against nine rivals in the $500,000 New Orleans Classic Stakes (G2) March 23.

Maher Brimming With Pride as 'Jenni' Stars at Caulfield

Sun, 2024-03-17 09:04
Pride Of Jenni stamped herself one of the finest front-runners seen in Australia in modern times by streaking away to leave Mr Brightside in her wake in the AU$3.75 million All-Star Mile (G1) at Caulfield March 16.

Top-Weighted Zougotcha Triumphs in Coolmore Classic

Sun, 2024-03-17 09:04
Champion jockey James McDonald labeled trainer Chris Waller "a genius" and believes Zougotcha has proven herself a historically elite mare in carrying top weight to a courageous victory in the AU$1 million Coolmore Classic (G1) at Rosehill March 16.

Fair Grounds Cancels March 17 Card, Heavy Rain Expected

Sun, 2024-03-17 09:04
Due to heavy rain expected in New Orleans March 17, Fair Grounds cancels racing Sunday.

Pletcher Takes Aim at Louisiana Derby With Three Colts

Sun, 2024-03-17 09:04
Pletcher, a five-time Louisiana Derby (G2) winner and two-time Kentucky Derby (G1) winner, has entered three colts—Antiquarian, Agate Road, and Triple Espresso—in the March 23 Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.

TRF Announces New Director of Donor Engagement

Sat, 2024-03-16 09:04
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation proudly announces the appointment of Meredith Woolford as the organization's new director of donor engagement.

WinStar Farm Acquires Half Interest in My Mane Squeeze

Sat, 2024-03-16 09:04
WinStar Farm has acquired a half interest in three-time stakes winner My Mane Squeeze. A homebred for William "Buck" Butler, the 3-year-old daughter of Audible is targeting the upcoming Gazelle Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct Racetrack.

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