The digital world moves fast, and Pounce is an example of just how efficient the emerging online market can be. Pounce won Feb. 11. Nine days later she topped the Fasig-Tipton February Digital Sale when she sold to Resolute Racing for $370,000. Source
Month: February 2024
Everett’s Flying Start Blog: in Rhythm in Kentucky
The latest in Racing Post’s Flying Start Files from those undertaking the prestigious course. Source
Pounce Back in Action After Topping Feb. Digital Sale
The digital world moves fast, and Pounce is an example of just how efficient the emerging online market can be. Pounce won Feb. 11. Nine days later she topped the Fasig-Tipton February Digital Sale when she sold to Resolute Racing for $370,000. Source
Victory Avenue May Provide Restrepo a Road to Derby
For America’s Best Racing, Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers, and jockeys as they travel the Road to the 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) May 4 at Churchill Downs. Source
Sky Racing presenter Kate Tracey admits she’s ‘had to develop thick skin’ after dealing with online trolls over ‘the way I look and the way I dress’
Tracey has become the face of Sky Racing in recent times and hosts their tipping show, Weekend Winners, as well as fronting William Hill ‘s coverage of the Racing League.Source
Turfway Park to Remain Open All Year for Training
Officials from Turfway Park Racing & Gaming announced the track will again be open for year-round training, with summer stall applications due March 15. Source
Broberg Wins 13th Straight Delta Downs Training Title
The 2023-24 Thoroughbred season at Delta Downs Racetrack wrapped up Feb. 24. Vicente Del Cid finished atop the rider standings; Karl Broberg retained his grip on the leading trainer crown; and End Zone Athletics won another leading owner title. Source
Nysos Favored in Preakness Future Wager
The first pool to wager on Preakness Stakes 149, the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, begins Feb. 29 and will close just hours after three major prep races are contested March 2 in Florida, California, and New York. Source
Kentucky Basketball Star Sheppard Promotes Life Is Good
WinStar Farm announced today that it has secured an NIL deal with University of Kentucky basketball player Reed Sheppard to promote WinStar stallion Life Is Good. Source
Prominent California Sire Mr. Big Dies at 21
The top five California sire of 2023 sired grade 1 winner and California champion 3-year-old female Ceiling Crusher. Source