Blood-Horse

In preparation for the revised rules under the Racetrack Safety Program taking effect July 8, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has released a comprehensive set of educational materials.

Most Thoroughbreds do not race beyond 1 1/4 miles. Then there's Michael Foster's Next.

The Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour at Santa Anita Park will feature two-weeks of back-to-back competition beginning November 13-17.

BH Interview: Tom McCrocklin

Manfred "Manny" Roos, a prominent owner and breeder in New England and the former longtime president of the regional chapter of the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, died peacefully on June 30. He was 88.

Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner Stronghold returns to racing action July 6 as he travels to Horseshoe Indianapolis for the $300,000 Indiana Derby (G3).

Ohio-based trainer Francisco Ramos has had five out-of-competition positive tests for clenbuterol since May 8. They followed a post-race positive for clenbuterol in April. The trainer was provisionally suspended May 31.

NYRA provided a window to some main components in the future of downstate racing as it announced the composition of dirt track at the new Belmont Park and that winter racing will be conducted for approximately three months on an all-weather track.

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority hosted a webinar July 1 discussing rule changes that go into effect July 8.

NYRA said it is committed to improving all aspects of winter racing at the new Belmont Park and that shifting from dirt to the all-weather in the winter months will enhance equine safety.

The clash of generations between City of Troy and White Birch (GB) looks to be on after both Irish stars were among 11 confirmations for the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown July 6.

Due to continued flash flooding from the burn-scarred areas in the Ruidoso area, Ruidoso Downs has canceled Quarter Horse racing July 1, meant to be a make-up day for the Rainbow Derby trials that were canceled June 30.

The New York Racing Association announced July 1 post times and the lineup of attractions, entertainment and events for the 2024 summer meet at historic Saratoga Race Course.

The petition filed July 1 with the Federal Trade Commission cites no-effect medication thresholds used by other federal agencies.

Lee Searing had one of the biggest successes in his breeding career when Kingsbarns won the $1 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs June 29, proof that his decision to get more involved with breeding was the right one.

All sources handle during the wildly successful six-day Derby Week (April 27-May 4) rose to $446.6 million—including an unprecedented $320.5 million on Kentucky Derby Day—to eclipse last year's Derby Week record of $412.0 million. 

Earlier this year at the Ocala Breeders' Company's March 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, Walmac Farm, Five Fillies Stable, and Ryan Ritt went to $195,000 for a son of Violence, who just six months earlier sold for $9,500 as a yearling. 

Wathnan Racing's Cagliostro continued his rise through the ranks June 30 with a sharp victory in the $279,875 Hanshin Stakes at Churchill Downs, his first stakes win.

Dubai Honour produced a performance June 30 in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud hallmarked with quality here to see off Feed The Flame and add a first European group 1 win.

The June misfortunes of Ruidoso Downs continued June 29 as heavy rain in the area caused flooding on portions of the track, prompting the cancellation of the final two Quarter Horse races Saturday and the postponement of the June 30 card to July 1.