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
Tag: horse news
By the Numbers: Kentucky Derby Post Positions
For the 20 Thoroughbreds expected to compete in 2024 is one of the most important moments of their lives, and racing luck can make or break their Derby run from the start. Some of that luck comes from the luck of the post-position draw. Source
Flameaway Filly Tops Males in Keeneland Unveiling
Maiden Watch: Week of April 15-April 21 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
Recent Keeneland Winners Among Seven Added to Sale
Keeneland’s April Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale will begin at 6:30 p.m. April 26, closing day of the spring meet. Click for the online catalog or the full-sale form figures. Source
Derby Dozen Leaders Sharp in Penultimate Breezes
Byron King’s Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm. Source
Kentucky Approves Aftercare, Internship Program Funding
In a move that could serve as a model for other states, Kentucky lawmakers have passed legislation that will commit up to $250,000 a year to accredited aftercare of racehorses. Source
Justify, Gun Runner, Rosario Join Hall of Fame
Champions Justify and Gun Runner join jockey Joel Rosario in heading up the newest members of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s 2024 class. Source
NTRA Launches Initiative to Promote Safety in Racing
Safety, welfare, and integrity programs implemented throughout the Thoroughbred racing community are highlighted on SafetyRunsFirst.com. Source