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Noble Indy Arrives at Old Friends for Retirement

Fri, 2023-12-08 22:45
Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement facility in Georgetown, Ky., is happy to announce that, through a group effort, Noble Indy arrived at the farm Dec. 7 for his retirement.

Gotham Tops Aqueduct's $3.5M Winter Stakes Schedule

Fri, 2023-12-08 22:45
The 47-day Aqueduct winter meet, which will feature 26 stakes races worth $3.5 million, runs Jan. 1-March 30.

Champion, Prominent Sire Speightstown Euthanized at 25

Fri, 2023-12-08 22:45
The 2004 Eclipse champion sprinter and one of North America's most prolific and versatile sires, had to be euthanized Dec. 8, due to foot issues from old age.

Sports Wagering to Fund Upgrades to Tampa Bay Downs

Fri, 2023-12-08 22:45
Legalized retail sports betting arrived in Florida with its launch Dec. 7 at Seminole Hard Rock Casino, and Tampa Bay Downs will benefit as a sports betting marketing partner of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

Full Field Seeks Stardom in Hanshin Juvenile Fillies

Fri, 2023-12-08 22:45
A full field seeks a start down the road to glory in the Dec. 10 Hanshin Juvenile Fillies (G1).

Otto the Conqueror Invades for Springboard Mile

Thu, 2023-12-07 22:45
The next stop on the Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) goes through Oklahoma Dec. 15 when Remington Park hosts the $300,000 Springboard Mile Stakes, a qualifying points race for next year's Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs.

Asmussens Chasing More Milestones at Oaklawn Park

Thu, 2023-12-07 22:45
Hall of Fame trainer and North American all-time wins leader Steve Asmussen will be chasing more milestones during the 2023-24 Oaklawn meeting that opens Friday.

OTBO to Host Select Stallion Season Auction Dec. 14-15

Thu, 2023-12-07 22:45
The Ohio Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners is pleased to announce the annual Select Stallion Season Auction Dec. 14-15 with previews Dec. 12-13.

Keeneland January Sale Supplements 58 Horses

Thu, 2023-12-07 22:45
Keeneland has supplemented 58 horses—including the yearling full sister to undefeated Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) winner Just F Y I—to the 2024 January Horses of All Ages Sale.

Rondinello, Trainer of Little Current, Dies at 95

Thu, 2023-12-07 22:45
Thomas Rondinello was best known for being the private trainer of John Galbreath's Darby Dan Farm. He trained the stable's homebred Little Current to victories in the 1974 Preakness Stakes (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1).

Doppelganger to Stud for 10K at Pleasant Acres

Thu, 2023-12-07 22:45
Pleasant Acres Stallions is pleased to announce the arrival of Doppelganger, the son of Into Mischief out of Twice the Lady (Quiet American), who will stand in Florida in 2024 for $10,000.

National Stud's Valuate Tops Final Day at Tattersalls

Thu, 2023-12-07 22:45
Valuate topped a sober final session of the December Mares Sale at 52,000gns as the curtain came down on Tattersalls' year.

Equinox's Stud Fee Reportedly Set at ¥20 Million

Thu, 2023-12-07 22:45
The 4-year-old Equinox will also stand for the same fee as his sire, Kitasan Black, which would match the top fee in the country for 2024.

F-T December Digital Catalogs More Than 300 Entries

Thu, 2023-12-07 22:45
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 308 entries for its December Digital Sale, which may be viewed at online. Bidding is now open and closes Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. ET.

NMRHoF Seeks Auction Items for Triple Crown Fundraiser

Thu, 2023-12-07 22:45
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will play host to the second annual "Countdown to the Triple Crown" fundraising event Feb. 3. This winter fundraiser will feature dozens of silent auction items and an online auction of unique items.

Aristone Suspended 105 Days for Lamotrigine Positives

Thu, 2023-12-07 22:45
Phil Aristone, one of the all-time leading trainers at Parx Racing, was suspended 105 days, fined $7,500, and given six penalty points for two horses in his care testing positive for the presence of lamotrigine in post-race testing.

Breeding Plans Discussed in Dec. 5 Owner Conference

Thu, 2023-12-07 22:45
The 10th and final panel of the 2023 OwnerView Virtual Thoroughbred Owner Conference was held Dec. 5, and covered breeding plans. Panelists were Carrie Brogden, Alan Porter and Mark Toothaker.

Tough Fields From Around the Globe Set for HK's Big Day

Thu, 2023-12-07 22:45
Hong Kong, Japan, and Ireland all have good chances in four group 1 races on Dec. 10 in the Longines Hong Kong International Races.

Chandelier Winner Chatalas Faces Baffert Duo in Starlet

Thu, 2023-12-07 22:45
Chatalas will get the chance to live up to the promise of her Chandelier Stakes (G2) victory at Santa Anita Park in the Dec. 9 Starlet Stakes (G2) at Los Alamitos Race Couse.

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