John Oxley, a native of Oklahoma and a Kentucky owner/breeder, became an accomplished polo player prior to his involvement in Thoroughbred breeding and racing. He will be honored during the Thoroughbred Club’s 93rd Testimonial Dinner Nov. 15. Source
Month: July 2024
Elinor Wolf Joins Starlight’s Executive Team
Starlight Racing and StarLadies Racing are excited to announce that Elinor Wolf is joining the team as their new director of marketing, partner relations, and recruiting. Source
Espiona Brings AU$4.15M at Magic Millions Virtual Sale
Espiona became the fourth-highest-priced mare to be sold in Australasian bloodstock history when she made AU$4.15 million in an enthralling Magic Millions Virtual Auction on the Gold Coast July 31. Source
William Buick’s faith in Notable Speech pays off as horse stars at Goodwood and bounces back from Royal Ascot shocker
DOMINIC KING AT GOODWOOD: Notable Speech had arrived at Goodwood with questions to answer in the £1million Sussex Stakes after a dismal performance at Royal Ascot.Source
Trainer Charlie Appleby on Notable Speech
Did you catch Notable Speech's performance in the #WinAndYoureIn Qatar Sussex Stakes (G1) at Goodwood Racecourse?! Hear what trainer Charlie Appleby had to say! ⬇️ Source
Notable Speech Bounces Back With Decisive Sussex Win
Notable Speech bounced back to form to land the Sussex Stakes (G1) July 31 under William Buick in emphatic fashion as favorite Henry Longfellow weakened to finish fourth. Source
WV Governor’s Stakes Offers Chance to Regain Form
Heroic Move, trainer Robertino Diodoro’s highest-earning active runner, is among the entries who are eyeing a return to the winner’s circle. He finished sixth in the Cornhusker Handicap (G3) last time out. Source
Aamilah Aswat hopes to one day ride in the Grand National – but the 18-year-old will first use her opportunity at the Magnolia Cup to pave her way to being a pioneer in her sport
DOMINIC KING: Aamilah, who first learned to ride at St James’s City Farm, went into the Riding A Dream Academy and became the first student selected for the inaugural Scholarship programme.Source
National Treasure Faces 11 Rivals in Saratoga’s Whitney
The big surprise about the $1 million Whitney Stakes (G1) is not who showed up. It’s how many showed up. Source
Dispute Results in NYRA Content Pulled From TwinSpires
The New York Racing Association and TwinSpires announced July 31 that a contractual impasse between the duo has resulted in the elimination of all NYRA content from TwinSpires, effective immediately. Source