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Star Fortress Looks to Shine in Canadian Stakes

Thu, 2024-08-08 16:20
Star Fortress, a winner in 2022 in England and in 2023 in the United States, will look to add a third country to her successful stops when she races in the CA$200,000 Canadian Stakes (G2T) Aug. 10 at Woodbine.

Vodka With a Twist Eyes Three Straight in Sorrento

Thu, 2024-08-08 16:20
Trainer Bob Baffert brings a pair of his students who have made easy work of the competition in their debuts. Zedan Racing's Nooni, a Florida-bred daughter of Win Win Win, broke her maiden June 13 at Santa Anita Park with a 9 1/2-length romp.

TOBA Board of Trustees Re-Elects O'Farrell as Chairman

Wed, 2024-08-07 16:15
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Aug. 7 the election of David O'Farrell as chairman of its Board of Trustees. Also joining the Board of Trustees as new members are Jake Ballis, Ben Bernhard, Tina Marie Bond, and Brook Smith.

Who Dey, Saudi Crown, Tarifa Lead Ellis Stakes Action

Wed, 2024-08-07 16:15
Maccabee Farm's accomplished Ohio-bred Who Dey leads a field of seven 3-year-olds entered in the $275,000 Ellis Park Derby on a six-stakes program Aug. 11 at Ellis Park.

Hernandez Jr. Wins Mike Venezia Memorial Award

Wed, 2024-08-07 16:15
Veteran jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. has been selected as the 2024 Mike Venezia Memorial Award recipient, the New York Racing Association announced Aug. 7. 

Rain May Push Saratoga Derby, Fourstardave to Aug. 11

Wed, 2024-08-07 16:15
Should weather force races off the turf Aug. 10, the New York Racing Association will aim to run the Fourstardave Handicap (G1T) and Saratoga Derby Invitational Stakes (G1T) as the final two races Aug. 11.

Arlington Million Card Postponed a Day to Aug. 11

Wed, 2024-08-07 16:15
Colonial Downs announced Aug. 7 that the Festival of Racing, originally scheduled for Aug. 10, has been rescheduled for Aug. 11.

Too Darn Hot Not Shuttling to Australia After Illness

Wed, 2024-08-07 16:15
International stallion Too Darn Hot had to be taken out of service for a period during the recent Northern Hemisphere breeding season. The sire's untimely illness led to his withdrawal from Australian shuttling duties.

Catalog for Europe’s Premier Yearling Sale Online

Wed, 2024-08-07 16:15
The catalog for Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, which takes place Oct. 8-10, is now online. The catalog features full or half brothers and sisters to a remarkable 45 classic and group 1 winners and 219 group/listed winners.

2025 British Prize Money Increased at Premier Meetings

Wed, 2024-08-07 16:15
Prize money will increase by 10% at Premier race days in 2025, and six new top-tier fixtures are scheduled for Sundays next year as part of British racing's two-year trial to boost the sport's competitiveness and desirability.

Records Shattered at Saratoga Select Yearling Sale

Wed, 2024-08-07 16:15
Fasig-Tipton's The Saratoga Sale set records for both gross and average for its two-day select yearling sale held Aug 5-6. Twelve horses selling for a million dollars or more helped drive the gross to $82,160,000.

Grandview Equine Goes to $1M for Into Mischief Colt

Wed, 2024-08-07 16:15
Grandview Equine bought the Into Mischief colt (Hip 201), who was bred in Kentucky by Hubert Vester out of the Medaglia d'Oro daughter Validest, a half sister to multiple graded stakes winner Global View (Galileo). Indian Creek consigned the colt.

Into Mischief Lights Up Bid Board With $2.4M Colt

Wed, 2024-08-07 16:15
Hip 183, colt by multiple leading sire Into Mischief, became the second-highest-priced yearling sold during Fasig-Tipton's The Saratoga Sale, going for $2.4 million to agent Marette Farrell on behalf of Speedway Stable.

Justify Joins Seven-Figure Club With $1M Colt

Wed, 2024-08-07 16:15
Godolphin gave 2018 Triple Crown winner Justify his first seven-figure yearling for Fasig-Tipton's ongoing The Saratoga Sale, going to $1 million for a colt (Hip 174) out of stakes producer Dolce Lemone. Hunter Valley Farm consigned the colt.

Resolute Goes to $1.2M for Ghostzapper Filly

Wed, 2024-08-07 16:15
John Stewart's Resolute Bloodstock got its third seven-figure yearling at Fasig-Tipton's The Saratoga Sale, going to $1.2 million for a Ghostzapper filly consigned by Gainesway. Payson Stud bred Hip 147 out of Arch winner Seeking the Blue.

Amestoys Buy Helicity at Inglis Digital USA Flash Sale

Wed, 2024-08-07 16:15
The Factor colt sold for $230,000 during a one-horse flash sale Aug. 6.

Gun Runner Strikes Again, Colt Sells for $1.9M

Wed, 2024-08-07 16:15
Coolmore's M.V. Magnier and Peter Brant's White Birch Farm gave Gun Runner his second seven-figure yearling during Fasig-Tipton's The Saratoga Sale Aug. 6 second session. Lane's End consigned the colt from the family of grade 1 producer India.

Complexity Share Brings $510,000 at Saratoga Sale

Wed, 2024-08-07 16:15
David Lanigan, agent for Heider Family Stables, bought a share in Airdrie Stud's leading freshman sire, Complexity, sold for $510,000 to kick off the Aug. 6 second session of Fasig-Tipton's The Saratoga Sale.

Gun Runner Filly Hits Early for $1.5M at Saratoga Sale

Wed, 2024-08-07 16:15
Mandy Pope's Whisper Hill Farm delivered the first seven-figure sale during the second session of Fasig-Tipton's The Saratoga Sale, going to $1.5 million for a Gun Runner filly out of multiple grade 1 winner Pure Clan that was consigned by Gainesway.

TJC Round Table Transcripts, Video Replay Available

Wed, 2024-08-07 16:15
Official transcripts and the video replay from the 72nd Annual Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing are now available at jockeyclub.com.

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