Dr. William Davis “Dave” Fishback Jr. was a skilled and intuitive equine veterinarian whose clients he also considered to be close friends. Source
Month: July 2024
Morales Named Bill Handleman Award Winner
Morales, who started Agentes 305 in 2019 to highlight horse racing through video interviews with owners, trainers, jockeys, and backstretch workers, produces videos in both Spanish and English on YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram. Source
Smile Happy Up for Adoption at Secretariat Center
Smile Happy, a graded stakes-winning millionaire whose racing career was impacted by noncompliant behavior, is available for adoption at the Secretariat Center in Central Kentucky. Source
Idiomatic Kept Under Cox’s Eye Ahead of Molly Pitcher
Responsible for getting a champion prepared for a rebound effort, trainer Brad Cox’s decision to enter Idiomatic in the July 20 Molly Pitcher Stakes (G3) at Monmouth Park is partially due to wanting to keep the mare by his side. Source
BCBC Diaries: Episode 4
PTF starts this week's show with shoutouts for those who've qualified for the BCBC in July, then takes a look at some upcoming BCBC qualifying events, live and online. His first guest is Justin Mustari, Eclipse Award-winning horseplayer, who tells us about finding a 17-1 shot to win a qualifying contest for NYRA's Fourstardave Challenge on August 10 — where BCBC seats are expected to be on the line. Next, Jonathon Kinchen of Fox Sports stops by. Kinchen got his start playing contests, and he tells us why he loves the BCBC and recalls an emotional story of one of his biggest BC wins. Source
Stallion Panthalassa an Exciting Addition to Australia
Australian Eric Lucas, who spent three decades working in Japan and bred and co-owned high-balling international group 1 winner Panthalassa, has so much belief in the first-crop sire that he has retained his share in the Yulong-owned stallion. Source
Kentucky HBPA College Day July 28 at Ellis Park
Kentucky HBPA College Day Presented by Ellis Park returns to the Tri-State racetrack on Sunday, July 28, with 27 full-time students winning a prize. Source
ABR: Coaching Club American Oaks at a Glance
There’s no doubt Thorpedo Anna is the America’s best 3-year-old filly. She might also be the best 3-year-old regardless of sex. That question could be answered later in the year. Source
FTBOA Releases Online Registry Search
The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association announces further online innovations allowing stakeholders to confirm a Thoroughbred’s current registration status, Florida Sire Stakes eligibility and verify registered Florida Stallions. Source
Kabirkhan’s American Journey Hits Bump in the Road
International fan-favorite Kabirkhan’s journey to the American starting gate has hit a bump in the road, trainer Brad Cox reported July 17. Source