In Kentucky’s highest court, MGG Enterprises is seeking the right to recoup sales proceeds from the buyers of several Zayat Stables horses and shares of American Pharoah. Those buyers are some of the most prominent names in the Thoroughbred industry. Source
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TRF Appoints Armer as Executive Director
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Board of Directors announced Feb. 8 the appointment of Kelly Armer as Executive Director following the forthcoming retirement of Pat Stickney. She will assume her new role March 1. Source
RMTC Analysis to Aid ADMC Withdrawal Guidance
Assuming approval by the Federal Trade Commission of HISA’s ADMC program, starting March 27, attending veterinarians and responsible persons, will be responsible for determining appropriate withdrawal intervals for CMS administered to covered horses. Source
TERF Awards $10k to Grayson-Jockey Club Research
The funding will support the work of Dr. Sue Stover at the University of California for research involving motion of the proximal sesamoid bones. Source
Abercrombie Collection to be Presented by Hindman
Hindman will present the Collection of Josephine Abercrombie, Pin Oak Stud, Versailles, Ky., as the anchor of its Feb. 8 Collected Home auction. Source
The Art of Racing Preakness Contest Taking Submissions
Submissions are now being accepted for The Art of Racing, a partnership between 1/ST Racing, the Maryland Jockey Club, and the Maryland Institute College of Art. Source
Levy Board Warns of Risks Facing British Racing
The risks to British racing from the government’s gambling review, the rising cost of living and concerns about the sport’s competitiveness have been highlighted in the Levy Board’s annual report published on Feb. 2. Source
1/ST Donates $50K to TAA on Pegasus World Cup Day
Since 2012, the TAA has granted more than $28.1 million to accredited aftercare organizations and 15,500 Thoroughbreds have been retrained, rehomed, or retired by accredited organizations. Source
Fifth Circuit Again Slaps Down HISA, FTC
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Jan. 31 flatly denied a request by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority and the Federal Trade Commission to put the brakes on the appellate court’s ruling that HISA is facially unconstitutional. Source
Bianca Joins West Point Thoroughbreds
Eclipse Award-winning writer and podcast host Joe Bianca has joined West Point Thoroughbreds as a partner account representative. Source