The initial announcement of the closure of Golden Gate Fields left industry stakeholders to question what their next steps would be. The roller coaster of emotions comes to a head March 21 as the CHRB allocates the remainder of 2024 racing dates. Source
Category: Breeding News
This category covers all news related to horse breeding, including new breeding techniques, upcoming foals, and successful breeding programs. It is a great place to find out about the latest trends in horse breeding.
Champion Improbable Euthanized After Suffering Ataxia
WinStar Farm stallion Improbable, champion older male of 2020, was euthanized March 16 at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington after suffering from ataxia behind, the farm announced March 17. Source
WinStar Farm Acquires Half Interest in My Mane Squeeze
WinStar Farm has acquired a half interest in three-time stakes winner My Mane Squeeze. A homebred for William “Buck” Butler, the 3-year-old daughter of Audible is targeting the upcoming Gazelle Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct Racetrack. Source
Book’em Danno Named New Jersey Horse of the Year
Atlantic Six Racing’s Book’em Danno has been named the 2023 New Jersey-bred Horse of the Year, champion sprinter, and champion 2-year-old by the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association of New Jersey. Source
Research Finds Inbreeding a Factor in Pregnancy Loss
New research from the Royal Veterinary College, in collaboration with Cornell University, finds inbreeding to be a contributing factor to mid- and late-term pregnancy loss. Source
Snapper Sinclair Sires One Foal, Then Gets New Career
A rare genetic condition made young New York stallion Snapper Sinclair subfertile. After siring one foal, he has contributed to research into his condition and is now being trained to be an outrider’s pony in Southern California. Source
Florida Owners and Breeders Applaud State Lawmakers
FTBOA: The Florida legislature extends state’s all-time strongest Thoroughbred breeding and racing incentives and maintains state funding of Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority regulatory assessments. Source
Halo, Palantir Forge AI Partnership on Equine Analytics
Halo, the world’s first equine AI technology platform, has announced its strategic partnership with Palantir Inc., a leading provider of AI systems, today at the AIP Conference in Silicon Valley California. Source
Grade 1 Winner Hit the Road Sold to South Africa
Hit the Road, winner of the 2021 Frank E. Kilroe Mile Stakes (G1T) at Santa Anita Park, has been sold to stand stud at Ridgemont in South Africa. Source
Cal-Bred Colt is Visitant’s First Reported Foal
Visitant, a son of Ghostzapper, won multiple stakes and placed in multiple graded stakes. He took an unusual route during his first year at stud by returning to racing after the breeding season. Source