Vivien Malloy, who owned and operated Edition Farm for more than four decades and bought her first racehorse in 1971, will be recognized at the NYTB’s Awards Dinner sponsored by the New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund May 13. Source
Category: Top Headlines
This category covers the top horse news stories from around the world. It is a great place to find out about the latest news that is making headlines in the horse world.
Palmer to Speak at Soiree for Safety TERF Event May 24
On May 24, TERF will host a Soiree for Safety to support advancing horse racing safety and education in the Mid-Atlantic region. Source
Historical Horse Racing Helps CDI to Strong Quarter
Behind the continued success of historical horse racing operations in both Kentucky and Virginia, Churchill Downs Inc. April 24 reported record first quarter net revenue and adjusted earnings. Source
1/ST, France Galop Partner on Graded Contests and More
This new initiative sees both parties come together to form a series of high-class partnerships that will power increased international participation across a host of top-quality graded contests and marquee race days. Source
PDJF Telethon Raises $430,000, Shatters Record
The Thoroughbred racing industry joined forces April 21 for the sixth annual PDJF Telethon to raise over $430,000 for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. Source
Acclaimed Veterinarian Devolz Dies at 83
Acclaimed international veterinarian and International Federation of Horseracing Authorities adviser Dr. Roland Devolz dies at age 83. Source
A Look at History, Relative to Kentucky Derby Years
On May 4 the Kentucky Derby (G1) will be run for the 150th time at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., with more than 120,000 fans in attendance under the track’s iconic Twin Spires and tens of millions more watching around the world. Source
Rooney on NTRA’s New Ad Campaign Inspired by NFL
Tom Rooney, president and CEO of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, discusses its new Safety Runs First campaign and how the NTRA took inspiration from the National Football League. Source
Meet the Ribbles: Journey to the 150th Kentucky Derby
This installment features Kerry and Alan Ribble. They are majority owners of Honor Marie, who secured a Kentucky Derby berth when he ran second in the Louisiana Derby (G2) March 23 at Fair Grounds. Source
Rooney on NTRA’s New Ad Campaign and Relation to NFL
Tom Rooney, president and CEO of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, discusses its new Safety Runs First campaign and how the NTRA took inspiration from the National Football League. Source