The $100,000 Jimmy Durante Stakes (G3T), for 2-year-old fillies going one-mile on the turf, drew a field of 11 evenly matched juveniles Dec. 2 at Del Mar. Source
Month: November 2023
No Restoration in Grade for Mrs. Revere, Commonwealth
Two races at Churchill Downs that were downgraded when moved from turf to dirt this past week—the Nov. 24 Mrs. Revere Stakes (G3) and Nov. 26 Commonwealth Stakes—will not have their initial grades restored by the American Graded Stakes Committee. Source
Light Up Racing Initiative Launched
The primary objective of Light Up is to empower the industry community with accurate knowledge by providing transparent information and distilled research. Source
Horseshoe Indianapolis Donates Buses to Local Charities
It’s a season of giving and Horseshoe Indianapolis is embracing the spirit by giving back to the community. Two 2020 Shuttle buses were recently donated to two worthy organizations in Shelby County, Ind. Source
Indiana Commission Suspends Vet Loomis for Six Years
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission approved Nov. 30 administrative law judge Michael Buker’s conclusion to suspend equine veterinarian Dr. Cynthia Loomis for six years for violating Indiana racing rules. She was also fined $10,000. Source
Butzows Win John Deere Award Recognizing Breeders
The owner/breeder of graded stakes winner Zozos, have been named the 2023 recipients of the John Deere Award, in recognition of the breeders who participated this year in the Breeders’ Cup and Challenge Series: Win and You’re In. Source
Arizona HBPA: Turf Paradise to Reopen Jan. 29
According to a social media post by the Arizona Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, racing will resume at Turf Paradise Jan. 29 for a meet that will continue until May 4, based on approval by the Arizona Racing Commission. Source
Half to Star Sprinter Regional Set for Friday at Tatts
Italian breeder Isabella Bezzera hopes to cap a memorable few months when she presents a Palace Pier half sister to the Haydock Sprint Cup (G1) winner Regional as Lot 813 during the Dec. 1 session of the Tattersalls December Foal Sale. Source
Stablemates Gerrymander, Good Sam Top Go for Wand
Gerrymander heads into the Aqueduct’s Go for Wand Stakes (G3) in search of her second-graded glory, with her younger stablemate Good Sam seemingly one of her biggest threats in the $200,000 race. Source
Moore Takes Fourth Longines World’s Best Jockey Title
Ryan Moore easily took the 2023 Longines World’s Best Jockey title, notching his fourth overall victory in the competition. The European-based rider previously won in 2014, 2016, and 2021. Source