Maiden Watch: Week of Aug. 19-Aug. 25 Source
Month: August 2024
Future Stars Forecast: Peter M. Brant
Peter M. Brant of White Birch Farm, Inc. joins the #FutureStarsForecast to discuss Whistlejacket (IRE) and his sensational win in the Gr1 Prix Morny, as well as his longtime involvement with thoroughbreds from breeding to racing! Source
Two Bodies Found at Ellis Park; No Foul Play Suspected
The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office in Kentucky said no foul play is suspected after the bodies of two individuals were found in the overnight hours Aug. 27 at Ellis Park. Source
Marabi Tops Magic Millions Virtual Sale at $2.4 Million
The 8-year-old mare won her first seven starts for Ciaron Maher is carrying her first foal by Zoustar. She is a daughter of Sunline Stakes (G2) winner Nakaaya, and a half sister to VRC Oaks (G1) winner Aristia. Source
Fierceness Edges Thorpedo Anna Atop NTRA Poll
Travers Stakes (G1) winner Fierceness and runner-up Thorpedo Anna were separated by a head in their Aug. 24 showdown at Saratoga Race Course, and the margin was similar in the latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll, released Aug. 27. Source
Satomi Oka Named Inglis Digital USA’s Japanese Rep
Oka will work to grow the company’s buying base in Japan by recruiting new registered buyers to the Inglis Digital USA platform and bringing horses to the attention of Japanese buyers when they might fit their program. Source
NFL Superstar Kelce Joins Ownership of Swift Delivery
The Zoldan Family, owners of Phantom Fireworks, alongside Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl-winning tight end Travis Kelce, have recently acquired a significant share of Team Valor’s interest in Gary Barber’s 3-year-old gelding Swift Delivery. Source
Delaware Park, KY Downs Adjust Post Times for Heat
Due to the expectation of excessive heat this week, Delaware Park and Kentucky Downs have each made changes to their scheduled post times. Source
Doncaster Winners to Receive 1/ST Racing Stakes Berths
Arena Racing Company, Britain’s largest racing group, and 1/ST, North America’s preeminent Thoroughbred racing and pari-mutuel wagering company, announced a new partnership to open new opportunities across some of their feature races. Source
Churchill Downs’ 14-Day Sept. Meet to Feature 11 Stakes
Eleven stakes races worth $3,575,000 will be offered during the 14-day September meet at Churchill Downs from Sept. 12-29. Source