A barn at Churchill Downs stabling 13 horses was quarantined Nov. 29 after a horse became sick there and later, while being treated at an equine medical clinic, was determined to have equine herpesvirus. Source
Month: November 2022
Saffron Beach to Saudi Cup After 3,600,000 Guineas Sale
Two-time group 1 winner Saffron Beach is bound for the Saudi Cup (G1) after being sold to Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Abdulaziz’s Najd Stud for 3,600,000 guineas Nov. 29 during Day Two of the Tattersalls December Mares Sale. Source
Horses in One Barn at Churchill Downs Under Quarantine
A barn at Churchill Downs stabling 12 horses has been placed under quarantine while veterinary officials await test results from a horse recently sent from Churchill to an equine clinic, CDI equine medical director Dr. Will Farmer said Nov. 29. Source
“Wheel “is Wonderful, and DJ Goes on the Record
In September of 2021, Jonathan Green and his family’s D.J. Stable bought an Into Mischief filly at Keeneland and named her Wonder Wheel. In 2022, at the same venue, she became a Breeders’ Cup champion, seizing victory in the NetJets Juvenile Fillies and likely Eclipse honors. Source
Near-Millionaire Whereshetoldmetogo Retired From Racing
Multiple stakes winner Whereshetoldmetogo, scratched as the program favorite from the $75,000 Howard and Sondra Bender Memorial Stakes Nov. 25 at Laurel Park, has been retired from racing, according to trainer Brittany Russell. Source
Girolamo Dies at 16 in South Korea
Grade 1 winner sprinter/miler Girolamo is being reported as having died Oct. 8, according to Korea Racing Association stud book records. Source
Briefs, Not New Hearing, Ordered in Medina Spirit Case
An order entered in the Medina Spirit disqualification appeal indicates the case is unlikely to be tried a second time following the recusal of the original hearing officer. Instead, the new hearing officer can act based on the existing record. Source
Through CDI Deal, DraftKings Adds Horse Racing Wagering
Churchill Downs Inc. has announced an agreement that will bring pari-mutuel wagering on its horse racing content to a second major online/mobile sports betting platform. Source
2022 Ohio Stallion Season Auction Dec. 5-8
The Ohio Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners are proud to present an incredible roster of stallion seasons for our 2022 auction. Source
Archangel Gabriel Tops Day 1 at 800,000gns at Tatts
It was one of those nights at Tattersalls Nov. 28 as the opening session of the highly anticipated December Mare Sale drew a heaving crowd and a slew of significant prices. Source