Stretching out to 1 5/16 miles proved successful for Neecie Marie in the Sept. 7 Ladies Marathon Stakes (G3T) at Kentucky Downs. Now, the 4-year-old filly stretches out further to 1 1/2 miles in the $300,000 Dowager Stakes (G3T) at Keeneland Oct. 20. Source
Month: October 2024
Huracan Boricua Shines, Gives Gift Box First BT Winner
Out of her sire’s first crop, Huracan Boricua was bred by Machmer Hall and Kevin and Victoria Duffy. She is owned by ERV Enterprises and trained by Eduardo Falcon. Source
Emery, My Mane Squeeze Meet Again in Raven Run
Emery and My Mane Squeeze—second and third in the Aug. 3 Test (G1) at Saratoga Race Course—headline a field of 10 that will travel seven furlongs at Keeneland Oct. 19 in the $350,000 Raven Run Stakes (G2). Source
Book’em Danno Faces Deep Cast in Perryville
An overflow field of 12 race seven furlongs at Keeneland Oct. 19 in the $300,000 Perryville Stakes (G3), led by Book’em Danno and including Kentucky Derby (G1) alums West Saratoga and Epic Ride. Source
New Zia Park Entry Requirements After Western EIA Cases
Due to cases of Equine Infectious Anemia and other equine health issues prevalent in the region, Zia Park, after consultations with state and national equine health officials, has announced new requirements for entry into its barn area. Source
Third winner disqualified after breaking new whip rules
Jamie Powell has become the third winning jockey to be disqualified after last year’s changes to British racing’s whip rules. Source
TCA Bash at the Breeders’ Cup on Nov. 1
Zoe Cadman and Michelle Yu Hanson will host Thoroughbred Charities of America’s Bash at the Breeders’ Cup Nov. 1 at the Del Mar Hilton in Del Mar, Calif. The Del Mar Hilton is located directly across from the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. Source
Dollars & Sense: Integrity Critical for Racing’s Future
Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst Source
James McDonald – The Rise to the Ladbrokes Cox Plate
From humble beginnings, greatness was forged. To rise is to climb, and to climb is to soar. From the land of the long white cloud to the land down under, history beckons on the dawn of a new era. #LEGENDARY #AustraliasBestRace Source
HorsePlayers Happy Hour: Semi-Final Round + Weekend Preview
At the end of this week's show, we will know the 10 players who will go forward to next week's final table — where a Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge seat will be awarded to the winner of our Playoffs. We start the day with 20 entries remaining and that number will be halved after an eight-race contest with action from Belmont at the Big A and Keeneland. There's also another direct qualifier to the Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge with all the house cut going to the charity — the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga. Tune in for another supersized edition of the show that will preview weekend racing from Belmont at the Big A, Keeneland, Santa Anita, and Japan! PTF will host and guests will include In the Money Media regulars including Jonathon Kinchen and Mike Pribozie. Also, we'll be following along with the Horseplayer Happy Hour Tour Playoffs as the field will be winnowed down to 20 players from 80 in our quarterfinal round. The last entry left standing will be awarded a $10,000 BCBC seat. To sign up to play, go to inthemoneypodcast.com/hhh Source