MyRacehorse has launched “Retail With a Purpose,” consisting of a series of auctions featuring experiences and memorabilia that owners can bid on, with 100% of proceeds directed to the MyRacehorse Transition Fund. Source
Month: July 2024
Top 3-Year-Olds Set for Travers Prep in Jim Dandy
With the Haskell Stakes (G1) lifting Dornoch into the top spot among the 3-year-old male division, the focus now turns to the Aug. 24 Travers Stakes (G1), which also turns the spotlight on the July 27 $500,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) at the Spa. Source
Jockeys Across America to Pay Tribute to PDJF July 27
The Jockeys’ Guild and Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund, in conjunction with racetracks across the United States, announced that riders competing July 27 will pay tribute to National Disability Independence Day and raise funds for the PDJF. Source
Getaway Car Pulls the Robbery in Del Mar Debut
Maiden Watch: Week of July 15-July 21 Source
Melbourne Cup-Winning Jockey Michelle Payne Retires
Payne retires with 772 victories to her name, with her first winner coming as a 15-year-old for her father, Paddy Payne Sr. Having previously said it would be her last season riding, she will now concentrate on training. Source
One Man’s Effort and a Louisiana Return for Lecomte
Ten years ago, Ron Schneider began a quest to find Henri Delattre’s (1801-1876) oil painting of the celebrated Thoroughbred Lecomte. Source
Liable, Dam of Blame, Dies at Age 29
Liable, the 2010 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year known for producing 2010 Eclipse Award-winning older male and Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) winner Blame, died July 19 due to infirmities of old age. Source
Colonial Downs Sets Make-Up Race Date for Sept. 4
Colonial Downs has added an extra day of live racing Sept. 4, serving as a make-up day for the nine-race card lost July 12. First post is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. ET. Source
Southwest Stakes Bumped to $1 Million for 2025
The second of four Kentucky Derby points races to be contested at Oaklawn, the Southwest Stakes (G3) joins the $1.25 million Rebel Stakes (G2) and $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) as seven-figure preps for the first race of the Triple Crown. Source
Dornoch Joins Top 10 of NTRA Poll Following Haskell
Following his gutsy win in the July 20 Haskell Stakes (G1) at Monmouth Park, Dornoch has joined the top 10 in the latest edition of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s Top Thoroughbred Poll. Source