Franny Norton, a fixture in the weighing room for more than 30 years, has called time on his career—with the rider taking his final rides at Chester’s last meeting of the season Sept. 21. Source
Month: September 2024
Australian Guineas Winner Al Maher Dies at Age 23
Emirates Park has announced the death of their 2005 Australian Guineas (G1) winner Al Maher at the age of 23. Source
Real Estate Figure Justice Breeding Sales Success
BH Interview: Bill Justice Source
Jockey Norton, 54, to retire after nearly 2,000 wins
Jockey Franny Norton will retire at Chester on Saturday aged 54 after a career that brought nearly 2,000 wins. Source
Gunny Highway Triumphs; Blended Citizen’s First Winner
Running four-wide, Gunny Highway lost a few strides to his rivals but with nearly a furlong until the wire, the gelding caught the leaders and pulled away for a two-length triumph in 1:37.94. Source
Monmouth Sees Bump in Total, On-Track Handle
In addition, the total handle of $212,598,246 for the 50 days was an increase of nearly $7 million over last year’s 51-day total handle of $205,665,035. Source
Maxfield Breaks Out at Keeneland September Sale
A total of 253 yearlings sold during the conclusion of Book 3 for $35,976,000 with an average of $142,198. Source
Klaravich Collects Three Promising Dirt Colts in Book 3
Klaravich Stables has had their fair share of top dirt horses in recent years and, as the Keeneland September Yearling Sale book 3 came to a close, they were active in the ring reloading their dirt inventory ahead of the 2026 Triple Crown. Source
Jonathan’s Way Represents Ohio as First on Derby Trail
An Ohio-bred from the small broodmare band of Susan Anderson, Jonathan’s Way became the first winner on the Road to the 2025 Kentucky Derby with his victory in the Iroquois Stakes Sept. 14. Source
Mr Brightside ‘Sensational’ in Makybe Diva Triumph
Ridden by Craig Williams, the son of Bullbars ran down long-time leader Pride Of Jenni inside the final 100 meters, crossing the line a half lengths ahead of the Ciaron Maher-trained mare. Source