They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but the photo examined by the Keeneland stewards in the April 7 opener was worth much more to Spendthrift Farm as their stallion Thousand Words achieved his first winner from his first starter. 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.
Finnegans Wake Offering Complimentary Breeding Season
Eddie Rich Racing and Hunter Stallion Station are offering complimentary stallion seasons to grade 1 winner Finnegans Wake in 2024 to help support California breeders. Source
Storms Damage Multiple Kentucky Horse Farms
Thunderstorms and tornadoes that hammered portions of Kentucky April 2, weakening or destroying some homes, also damaged structures at least several Kentucky horse farms. Source
Central Kentucky Storm Ravages Hidden Rose Farm
Thunderstorms and tornadoes that hammered portions of Kentucky April 2, damaging homes, also leveled structures at one Central Kentucky horse farm. Source
Jaxon Traveler Delivers For Three Pines Farm’s Pineau
BH Interview: Lenny Pineau Source
Sires Lists: Into Mischief Closing Gap With Mineshaft
Laurel River’s win in the Dubai World Cup (G1) puts Into Mischief in second place on the BloodHorse general leading sires list, about $400,000 behind current leader Mineshaft. Source
Frieda Stronach, Wife of Frank Stronach, Dies at 80
Born Elfriede Sallmutter in Weiz, Austria, she had been a dedicated horse advocate alongside her husband, whom she had been married to for 60 years after meeting on a ski trip. Source
Kentucky Wildcat Sires First Black-Type Winner
Honky Tonk Honey won the March 29 New Mexico Breeders’ Oaks at Sunland Park. Source
Winx Filly a Rare Opportunity at Inglis Easter
As if the legendary Winx hadn’t stolen the limelight enough in her time on the track—winning every single one of her last 33 starts, including a world-record 25 group 1s—she is creating even more drama in her second career at stud. Source
How Dubai World Cup Day Could Shake-Up Sire Rankings
Senor Buscador could put Mineshaft on a path toward dethroning five-time leading North American sire Into Mischief. Source