Maiden Watch: July 24-July 30 Source
Month: July 2023
Game of Silks Provides Shades of Thoroughbred Ownership
The first 2-year-olds are hitting the track in Game of Silks, a type of fantasy sports game with a few extra high-tech offerings that has seen some 3,000 people purchase “horses” for $500-$1,000 each. Source
U S Navy Flag Champion First-Season Sire in New Zealand
Former Coolmore resident and shuttler U S Navy Flag has repaid The Oaks Stud’s faith in him by being crowned New Zealand’s champion first-season sire of 2022-23 just weeks after he was acquired by the farm. Source
Ontario Premier Yearling Sale Catalog Now Online
The catalog for the Ontario Premier Yearling Sale, Aug. 30, is now available online for viewing. This year the sale at the Woodbine Sales Pavilion offers 252 yearlings by both Canadian and United States sires. Source
HIWU Launches Mobile App
The Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit announced July 31 that it has launched a mobile HIWU app to assist stakeholders in the Thoroughbred industry with the components of the HISA’s ADMC Program. Source
On the Rise: Annise Montplaisir
In this monthly BH interview, Karen M. Johnson profiles young racing personalities. Source
Ben’s Cat, Mountain Dew Join Maryland Hall of Fame
This year’s inductees will be celebrated during a Sept. 2 ceremony between races at Timonium Race Course. Source
Churchill Adds Safety Committee Ahead of September Meet
Churchill Downs Inc. announced July 31 that Churchill Downs racetrack has launched new safety initiatives ahead of its regularly scheduled meeting beginning Sept. 14. Source
Giddings, Parcells Look to Next Test With ‘Mel’
Just nine months into her training career, Melanie Giddings and Maple Leaf Mel have already provided a feel-good story with a Hollywood movie’s trappings. The undefeated Maple Leaf Mel faces her sternest challenge yet in the Aug. 5 Test Stakes (G1). Source
D’Amato Foursome Take Top Four Spots in Eddie Read
Trainer Phil D’Amato had four of the nine horses in the Eddie Read Stakes (G2T), and Gold Phoenix led home a 1-2-3-4 finish by the barn. Source