Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) winner Art Collector garnered first place in week-one voting of the 2023 NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll conducted by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, covering racing performances through Jan. 29. Source
Month: January 2023
Bianca Joins West Point Thoroughbreds
Eclipse Award-winning writer and podcast host Joe Bianca has joined West Point Thoroughbreds as a partner account representative. Source
TIP Approves 6,700 Awards for ’23 Shows and Events
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program announced Jan. 31 it has approved more than 6,700 awards and classes at more than 1,400 shows in 43 states and six Canadian provinces for 2023. Source
Arabian Knight Jousts for Position in Derby Dozen
Byron King’s Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm. Source
Ronan McNally: Armagh trainer given 12-year ban over breaches of integrity rules
County Armagh trainer Ronan McNally is banned for 12 years and fined by Irish horse racing’s governing body over breaches of integrity rules. Source
Asmussen Plans to Appeal 30-Day KHRC Suspension
Brewster said that he will “argue in the petition that the hearing officer who heard an appeal of the initial penalty erred in applying the ‘wrong burden of proof’ in determining her ruling.'” Source
Lexitonian’s First Foal Bred by Calumet Farm
The sire’s first foal is a filly born Jan. 29 out of the Oxbow daughter Vinca. Lexitonian raced as a Calumet homebred and the farm still owns the stallion who stands at Lane’s End. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Tuesday, January 31
Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Tuesday’s meeting at Newcastle, Lingfield, Southwell and Ffos Las.Source
Too Darn Hot for Cooke at Karaka Day Two
Cameron Cooke is hoping history can repeat itself after going to NZ$750,000 for a colt by Too Darn Hot, from the family of the Victorian agent’s pin-up group 1 Karaka purchase Grunt, on Day Two of the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale. Source
Cyclone Mischief the One to Catch in Holy Bull
With 40 Kentucky Derby points on the line, and 20 going specifically to the winner, Cyclone Mischief will need to prove he can carry his high cruising speed while facing stiffer competition. Source