The catalog for the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s 2020 Spring Sale of Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training is now available via the OBS website at obssales.com. Source
Month: March 2020
Take a Virtual Tour of Taylor Made Farm
Behind the scenes with Kentucky horse farms in cooperation with Visit Horse Country. Source
NTRA Teleconference on Federal Stimulus Programs
The April 1 teleconference will in-depth analysis of key tax and business provisions impacting businesses and individuals involved in the horse racing and breeding industry. Source
Former Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Jodami’s trainer Beaumont dies
Peter Beaumont, who trained the 1993 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Jodami, has died aged 85. Source
Mozu Superflare wins Takamatsunomiya Kinen on DQ
A four-way battle to the finish and a stewards’ ruling handed long shot Mozu Superflare her first grade 1 victory in the March 29 Takamatsunomiya Kinen at Chukyo Racecourse. Source
Tiz the Law in Great Shape Following Florida Derby
Sackatoga Stable’s Tiz the Law surged to the top of the Road to the Kentucky Derby leaderboard March 28 with an emphatic score in the Curlin Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park. Source
OXO Equine’s $1.5 Million Filly Wins on Debut
Almost a year to the day after her purchase for $1.5 million, Center Aisle ran off to a 3 3/4-length win in her debut March 29 at Gulfstream Park. Source
Dettori Heartbroken at Deadly Impact of Coronavirus
Frankie Dettori has spoken of his anguish at the “heart breaking” effect the COVID-19 outbreak is having on his home country and his concerns at the prospect of long-term damage to the racing industry. Source
Belmont Training Track Stays Busy During Racing Hiatus
Although racing in New York is at a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic, Belmont Park’s dirt training track has been busy with 314 horses on the work tab March 28. Source
California Groups Work to Restore Racing at Santa Anita
The Thoroughbred Owners of California, The Stronach Group, and the California Thoroughbred Trainers are working together to persuade the Los Angeles County Department of Health to rescind its order prohibiting live racing at Santa Anita Park. Source