Corumbene Stud, established by Altomonte more than 40 years ago, has announced it’s move from Dunedoo to the Thoroughbred heartland of the Hunter Valley. Source
Month: July 2024
Donald Pierce: Proof Good Guys Don’t Always Finish Last
In 1962’s Santa Anita Handicap, jockey Donald Pierce was part of a three-horse entry that included Bill Shoemaker and Alex Maese. Pierce was on a horse named Physician, Shoemaker rode Prove It, and Maese was on Olden Times. Source
Attorney Ben-David Confirmed as NJRC Executive Director
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announces the appointment of Sara Ben-David as the acting executive director of the New Jersey Racing Commission. Source
Silver Knott Continues to Eye Gold in Bowling Green
Rebounding from a 3-year-old season in which he lost all six of his starts, Silver Knott, re-energized this year at age 4 as a turf marathoner, seeks a third consecutive stakes triumph July 28 when he races in the $250,000 Bowling Green Stakes (G2T). Source
Auguste Rodin, Rebel’s Romance to Meet in King George
Auguste Rodin will spearhead Aidan O’Brien’s squad in the July 27 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1) at Ascot Racecourse as the master trainer bids for a fifth victory in the 1 1/2-mile midsummer showpiece. Source
Irish Group 3 Winner Henry Adams to Stud in California
Henry Adams, a son of No Nay Never, was bred and trained by top international trainer Aidan O’Brien. He won the 2023 Tyros Stakes (G3) at 2 at Leopardstown. Source
Churchill Decides to Scrap Turf Racing in September
Reversing plans to use its troubled turf when it resumes racing, Churchill Downs now will race strictly on dirt during its Sept. 12-29 meet, according to Darren Rogers, the track’s senior director of communications and media services. Source
Arabian Knight Makes First Start Since BC in San Diego
Grade 1 winner Arabian Knight returns to the sight of his biggest victory while making his 4-year-old debut in the $300,000 San Diego Handicap (G2) at Del Mar July 27. Source
Bonne Chance on the Quest for Olympic Gold With Ilex
Despite Bonne Chance Farm’s lofty achievements on the racetrack, Gilberto Sayao de Silva raised the bar even higher this July when his sport horse Ilex qualified for the Paris Olympics as part of Team U.S.A. Source
Carstanjen: HHR Gaming a ‘Key Strategic Focus’ for CDI
Remarking that historical horse racing gaming would be “a key strategic focus over the next five to 10 years for our company,” Churchill Downs Inc. CEO Bill Carstanjen outlined upcoming CDI projects featuring the devices July 25. Source