The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association will honor some national award winners at its awards dinner Sept. 7 at Fasig-Tipton in Lexington. BloodHorse is offering profiles of these winners throughout the week. Source
Month: August 2024
HORSEPOWER: Michael Tabor was right to label City of Troy as ‘the real deal’ a year ago – if he can win the Breeders’ Cup classic he will shut up the doubters and have a podium of his own
DOMINIC KING: City Of Troy had smashed the course record set by the wondrous Sea The Stars by almost a second when bounding away with the Juddmonte International.Source
$3.1 Million Nashville Derby Draws Overflow Field
With Kentucky Downs set to give away $3.1 million, the Aug. 31 Nashville Derby (G3T) drew an overflow field of 14 whose connections want in on a cut of that massive prize. Source
War Like Goddess Seeks Second Flower Bowl Win
A horse’s advanced age is hardly a stumbling block when a Thoroughbred is in the hands of Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott. Source
Havana Grey Filly Tops Opening Session at Goffs Sale
A Havana Grey filly sold to Avenue Bloodstock for £240,000 to top the first session of the Goffs UK Premier Yearling Sale. Source
Horseshoe Indianapolis Cancels Aug. 28 Card Due to Heat
Due to the expectation of excessive heat this week, Horseshoe Indianapolis has canceled their Aug. 28 card while Delaware Park and Kentucky Downs have adjusted their scheduled post times. Source
Foxfield Property Sold, Steeplechase Racing to Continue
Cassiopeia Foundation has bought the Foxfield property in Virginia. It ensures the preservation of the historic site, fulfilling the dreams of founder Mariann de Tejeda and providing a stable platform for the continued operations of Foxfield Racing. Source
Grade 1 Winner Sibelius Retired
Sibelius, the gutsy winner of the 2023 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1), has been retired from racing. Source
Barrera Earns First Riding Title at Evangeline Downs
Elio Barrera captured the first riding title of his young career at the recently concluded Evangeline Downs Thoroughbred meet. Juan Larrosa took home the training title while Elite Thoroughbred Racing repeated as champ in the owner standings. Source
Hernandez Jr. Sanctioned for Travers Stakes Ride
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has penalized Brian Hernandez Jr. for his ride aboard multiple grade 1-winning filly Thorpedo Anna in the $1.25 million Travers Stakes (G1) Aug. 24 at Saratoga Race Course. Source