Grade 1-placed Indiana Derby (G3) winner Verifying, a half brother to champion Midnight Bisou, has been retired from racing and will enter stud in Florida at Pleasant Acres Stallions. Source
Month: December 2023
British Racing to Launch ‘Premier’ Marketing Initiative
Jan. 1 marks not only a new year but a new era for British racing as Cheltenham will host the first Premier raceday, a cross-industry initiative aimed at growing the sport by showcasing its best races in a clearer and easier-to-follow way. Source
Richmond-Watson Lands OBE, Other Racing Figures Honored
English classic-winning owner/breeder and long-serving racing administrator Julian Richmond-Watson was “surprised but delighted” to be awarded an OBE in the new year honors list. Source
BH Survey: Industry Panel Discusses HISA
Part four of BloodHorse’s 2023 year-end survey. Source
Repole’s Tweaks Include Supporting Hall of Famer Zito
Owner Mike Repole may be considered a coupled entry with Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher, but there’s another Hall of Famer waiting in the wings for 2024. Source
Maryland Interests Reach One-Year Deal With 1/ST Racing
The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen Association, Maryland Horse Breeders Association, and 1/ST Racing announced a one-year deal to continue live horse racing in Maryland until Dec. 31, 2024. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, December 30
Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Saturday’s meetings at Newbury, Taunton and Haydock. Source
Paul Nicholls on Individualiste and his other nine horses as he hopes Farnoge will remain unbeaten in Newsbury
Trainer Paul Nicholls has ten horses in action on Saturday, including Individualiste at 15.55 at Taunton, ridden by Freddie Gingell.Source
Henrietta Knight, trainer of Best Mate, reveals why she has taken up the reins again at the age off 77 after a decade away
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MARCUS TOWNEND: The birthday cards on the table are evidence that Knight turned 77 on December 15, four days before the BHA approved her return to the training ranks.Source
Paul Nicholls prepares to launch a two-pronged challenge at the Coral Challow Hurdle just a day after announcing the retirement of Frodon
Nicholls’ runners on Saturday Grade One feature are Captain Teague and Farnoge.They will be trying to follow in the footsteps of five previous Nicholls-trained winners of the race.Source