Headlines and features from the Thoroughbred industry
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Thu, 2023-03-09 19:46
First and second across the finish line when they met last, Duvet Day and Queen Ofthe Temple head a field of nine older fillies and mares going 1 1/4 miles on turf March 12 in the $100,000 Santa Ana Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita Park.
Thu, 2023-03-09 19:46
Forbidden Kingdom, who fell off the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail last year before regaining top form in late 2022 with a second in the Dec. 26 Malibu (G1), heads six older sprinters racing March 11 in the San Carlos Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park.
Thu, 2023-03-09 19:46
My Purple Haze Stables' Drifaros is scheduled to step into graded stakes company in the March 11 $125,000 Hurricane Bertie Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park, where the 4-year-old daughter of Kantharos will make a bid for her fifth consecutive victory.
Thu, 2023-03-09 19:46
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association is hosting a Pedigree & Conformation Clinic on Sunday and Monday, March 19-20, in Ocala, Fla.
Thu, 2023-03-09 19:46
Hall of Fame racehorse Xtra Heat died in December, according to a release from Woodford Thoroughbreds. She was 24.
Thu, 2023-03-09 19:46
The Chairman's Sale saw a surge of high-class entries March 9 on the eve of its close-off date for submissions into the Inglis Breeding Stock Sales Series.
Thu, 2023-03-09 19:46
Free Like a Girl has been voted 2022 Louisiana-bred Horse of the Year, according to the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association.
Thu, 2023-03-09 19:46
With the 33rd edition of the $1 million Pacific Classic (G1), leading a parade of 39 offerings in 31 days, Del Mar is set to present a record-tying stakes schedule worth $8,275,000 at its iconic seaside oval beginning July 21.
Thu, 2023-03-09 19:46
Saffie Joseph Jr. enters a pair of contenders in the March 11 $100,000 Challenger Stakes (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs. The 1 1/16-mile contest on dirt is for 4-year-olds and up.
Thu, 2023-03-09 19:46
Screening levels based on science for post-race testing are essential for the integrity of the horse-racing industry—as is public information about how such policy is made. That was a major takeaway from the National HBPA conference March 8.
Thu, 2023-03-09 19:46
In the future, perhaps 10 or 15 years from now, the strength of the horse racing industry may be judged by an ability to speak in a positive tone about the effects of the events of March 9, 2020.
Thu, 2023-03-09 19:46
Following Flightline's retirement from racing late last year, there is a new top-ranked horse in the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings, based on racing Jan. 1-March 5. Golden Sixty is on top with a ranking of 125.
Thu, 2023-03-09 19:46
Newly crowned 2022 California-bred Horse of the Year Fun to Dream seeks her third consecutive graded stakes win in the March 11 Beholder Mile (G1) at Santa Anita Park.
Thu, 2023-03-09 19:46
A last out winner of the Feb. 4 Endeavour Stakes (G3T) at Tampa Bay Downs, Surprisingly returns to the Florida oval March 11 for the $225,000 Hillsborough Stakes (G2T), a 1 1/8-mile turf event for fillies and mares 4-years-old and up.
Wed, 2023-03-08 19:43
The following are HISA's answers to five frequently asked questions about the Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program.
Wed, 2023-03-08 19:43
Ron Paolucci, the former head of Loooch Stables, entered a guilty plea Feb. 28 to two counts of tax fraud and evasion in a Texas federal court.
Wed, 2023-03-08 19:43
A last out winner of the Feb. 4 Endeavour Stakes (G3T) at Tampa Bay Downs, Surprisingly returns to the Florida oval March 11 for the $225,000 Hillsborough Stakes (G2T), a 1 1/8 mile turf event for fillies and mares 4-years-old and up.
Wed, 2023-03-08 19:43
This International Women's Day, we want to celebrate a few of the women that have made a lasting impact and paved the way for women in the sport today.
Wed, 2023-03-08 19:43
Seeking his sixth Tampa Bay Derby (G3) win March 11 , Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher runs Tapit Trice and Shesterkin, 1-2 in an allowance optional claimer Feb. 4 at Gulfstream Park
Wed, 2023-03-08 19:43
Japan's Mandarin Hero is pointed to the $750,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1) April 8 at Santa Anita Park.
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