Horseshoe Indianapolis is committed to racehorse aftercare on an annual basis and one organization that is vital to Indiana racing is Second Stride. The facility has placed many horses from the racetrack in Shelbyville, Ind. Source
Month: November 2023
Tampa Bay Downs ‘Rings In’ New Aftercare Program
The “Ring the Bell” program is a joint initiative between the Run for the Ribbons aftercare organization and Tampa Bay Downs. Source
NMRHOF Announces New Program, Readers Up!
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame has launched a new educational initiative, Readers Up!, a free program designed to expand learning opportunities and bring the Museum experience into the classroom. Source
Havana Grey Theme Continues With 250,000gns Colt
A higher caliber offering saw an uplift in trade at Tattersalls Nov. 29 and there was a distinct sense of deja vu about Day 2 of the December Foal Sale as the progeny of Havana Grey continued to hog the limelight. Source
Fierceness, Locked Lead Florida Colts Aimed at KY Derby
As one of the nation’s premier winter racing destinations, Gulfstream Park annually attracts some of the best 3-year-olds in training as they prepare and compete with the Triple Crown series in mind. Source
Derby Hopeful Bentornato Goes for FSS Sweep Saturday
The Joseph D’Angelo-trained Bentornato looks primed to become the 11th juvenile to sweep the colt and gelding division when he faces six other rivals in the $300,000, 1 1/16-mile In Reality Stakes Dec. 2 at Gulfstream Park. Source
Purses, Handle Climb in Kentucky Through Nov. 25
Bucking negative trends seen elsewhere, total wagering in Kentucky is up 4.2% this year through Nov. 25 compared to the corresponding date in 2022, a track executive told the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund Advisory Committee Nov. 29. Source
Keeneland Pledges 100k to Equine Research Foundation
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation today announced that the Keeneland Association has pledged $100,000 over the next four years as part of its continued commitment to support Grayson’s vital equine safety and welfare research. Source
Jockey Selling One of The Best-Bred Mares at Tatts
Classic-winning jockey Chris Hayes bought his first broodmare prospect by paying the princely sum of 10,000gns for the Oasis Dream filly Butoolat at the Tattersalls July Sale of 2017. Source
Returns of Velazquez, Bravo Deepen Gulfstream Colony
Hall of Fame and champion jockey John Velazquez says he is returning to his “second home.” After spending the past two winters riding primarily in California, he will return to South Florida to ride at Gulfstream Park’s Championship Meet. Source