From the same connections as 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mage, Ferocious is the 8-5 morning-line favorite in the $300,000 Hopeful on Saratoga Race Course’s closing day Sept. 2. Source
Month: August 2024
Saratoga Turns Out to Honor Hendrickson Legacy
The chairman of the Museum board since 2017, Hendrickson died unexpectedly Aug. 19. The event honored his legacy and contributions to the Saratoga backstretch and community Source
TOBA Awards Week: Dance Card Named Top Broodmare
TOBA will honor national award winners at its awards dinner Sept. 7 at Fasig-Tipton in Lexington. Five national winners have been announced ahead of time and BloodHorse Daily is offering profiles of these winners throughout the week. Source
Werth The Journey to Breeders’ Cup: Episode 2
What does it take to make it to the Longines #BreedersCup Classic? Follow MLB All-Star Jayson Werth who co-owns the talented Dornoch as they continue their journey to #BC24 with a stop at the Travers in Saratoga! Produced with America's Best Racing Source
Tattersalls, Inglis Digital Announce Joint Online Sale
Tattersalls Online and Inglis Digital have collaborated on an online sale of mares covered on Southern Hemisphere time. The sale is the first of its kind within the global Thoroughbred industry. It will be held during the December Sale, Dec. 11-12. Source
First Saratoga Fatality Mars Saranac Stakes
It had been more than a year since Saratoga Race Course witnessed what happened in the Aug. 30 Saranac Stakes (G3T). Source
Champion Macho Uno Euthanized at 26 at Adena Springs
Stronach Stables’ Macho Uno, was a successful sire whose progeny include 2013 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) winner Mucho Macho Man. He was represented by 17 crops prior to being pensioned in 2020. Source
Amendola Family Feels ‘Blessed’ to Race Evvie Jets
Evvie Jets runs in the Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf (G3T) Aug. 31, and it will be an emotional day. Michael Amendola said late father left him, his sister Jennifer, and his mother Shelia a half dozen horses. Evvie Jets is the last one running. Source
Santa Anita’s Lucrative ‘Ship & Win’ Program Returns
The popular program designed to attract horses from outside California, will be back in effect for the track’s autumn meet. Eligible horses will receive $4,000 guaranteed for their first start at Santa Anita. Source
Macho Uno Euthanized at 26 at Adena Springs South
Stronach Stables’ Macho Uno, was a successful sire whose progeny include 2013 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) winner Mucho Macho Man. He was represented by 17 crops prior to being pensioned in 2020. Source