Headlines and features from the Thoroughbred industry
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Thu, 2024-01-04 05:34
Kanazawa Horse Park has canceled all activity—including its New Year's meet and off-track betting—through Jan. 5. The track officials noted on the Kanazawa Horse Park website that it will be providing refunds after Jan. 6.
Thu, 2024-01-04 05:34
With the end of 2023, which was the 20th anniversary of the opening of Old Friends, Michael Blowen, founder of the Thoroughbred retirement farm in Georgetown, Ky., in 2003, has announced he will be stepping down as president of the facility.
Wed, 2024-01-03 05:34
Wolverhampton's Sunday evening card has attracted a bumper 203 entries, but some trainers have expressed concerns about staffing the fixture.
Wed, 2024-01-03 05:34
The online portion of Thoroughbred Charities of America's Stallion Season Auction, presented by Mt. Brilliant Family Foundation, kicks off Jan. 3 at 9 a.m. ET and runs through Jan. 5, with staggered closing times starting at 4 p.m.
Wed, 2024-01-03 05:34
A winner of 245 races, 13 of them stakes, with more than $6 million in career purse earnings, O'Keefe passed away Dec. 22 after a courageous battle with bone cancer.
Wed, 2024-01-03 05:34
Albaugh Family Stable kicks off 2024 with a stakes victory from their newly turned 3-year-old Catching Freedom in the $300,000 Smarty Jones Stakes Jan. 1 at Oaklawn Park.
Wed, 2024-01-03 05:34
The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association announced Jan. 2 that Andy Belfiore will return as the organization's executive director, effective Jan. 7.
Wed, 2024-01-03 05:34
Godolphin repeated as 2023's leading owner by earnings, and Irad Ortiz Jr. again established a single-season earnings record as the leading jockey. Brad Cox ended the year on top as the leading trainer by earnings.
Wed, 2024-01-03 05:34
In this monthly BH interview, Karen M. Johnson profiles young racing personalities.
Tue, 2024-01-02 05:34
Chismosa continued the roll of California-breds excelling in open company with her decisive victory in the Jan. 1 $100,000 Las Flores Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park.
Tue, 2024-01-02 05:34
The colt by Constitution is the first to win qualifying points on the 2024 Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Tue, 2024-01-02 05:34
In just his second time out, the son of Curlin remained perfect, stopping the clock in 1:37.76. But it wasn't without a little bit of trouble, as trainer Christophe Clement put it.
Tue, 2024-01-02 05:34
Maiden Watch: Week of Dec.25-Dec.31
Tue, 2024-01-02 05:34
The 6-year-old son of Uncle Mo, who had sired his first crop last year, had contracted an untreatable form of lymphoma.
Tue, 2024-01-02 05:34
Part six of BloodHorse's inaugural year-end survey.
Mon, 2024-01-01 05:31
Among Franco's 28 NYRA stakes wins were Grade 2 scores in the Sheepshead Bay, Bowling Green, and Ballston Spa.
Mon, 2024-01-01 05:31
Santa Anita's popular Bugler, Jay Cohen, who is currently sidelined as he recovers from back surgery, will represent Santa Anita on a world-wide stage Monday as he performs while riding in a vintage carriage during the Rose Parade in Pasadena.
Mon, 2024-01-01 05:31
Brittany Russell's meteoric career trajectory reached an historic height Sunday at Laurel Park when the 34-year-old, in just her fourth full season, became the first female to lead the annual trainer standings in Maryland.
Mon, 2024-01-01 05:31
Repole expressed his hope that the matching campaign would act as a catalyst, inspiring additional contributions throughout the month of January.
Mon, 2024-01-01 05:31
Trainer Linda Rice secured a record 165th training win on the New York Racing Association circuit for 2023 when George's Vice posted a gate-to-wire score in Race 2 Dec. 31 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
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