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Third Annual Wanamaker's PA-Bred Sale Catalog Available

Thu, 2024-01-04 05:34
In conjunction with the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association, Wanamaker's has released their third annual Pennsylvania-Bred Sale with 33 horses cataloged. Offerings range from short yearlings to broodmares in foal, and everything in between. 

TRF Art Exhibit, Auction to Support Second Chances

Thu, 2024-01-04 05:34
Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation presents online art exhibit and auction to support the TRF Second Chances Program at Pleasant Valley State Prison.

Japan Track Serving as Disaster Support Center

Thu, 2024-01-04 05:34
Kanazawa Horse Park has canceled all activity—including its New Year's meet and off-track betting—through Jan. 5. The track officials noted on the Kanazawa Horse Park website that it will be providing refunds after Jan. 6. 

Blowen Stepping Down From Old Friends Leadership Role

Thu, 2024-01-04 05:34
With the end of 2023, which was the 20th anniversary of the opening of Old Friends, Michael Blowen, founder of the Thoroughbred retirement farm in Georgetown, Ky., in 2003, has announced he will be stepping down as president of the facility.

Strong Support for Wolverhampton's Sunday Night Racing

Wed, 2024-01-03 05:34
Wolverhampton's Sunday evening card has attracted a bumper 203 entries, but some trainers have expressed concerns about staffing the fixture.

TCA's Annual Stallion Season Auction Begins Jan. 3

Wed, 2024-01-03 05:34
The online portion of Thoroughbred Charities of America's Stallion Season Auction, presented by Mt. Brilliant Family Foundation, kicks off Jan. 3 at 9 a.m. ET and runs through Jan. 5, with staggered closing times starting at 4 p.m.

Woodbine Trainer O'Keefe, 82, Died Dec. 22

Wed, 2024-01-03 05:34
A winner of 245 races, 13 of them stakes, with more than $6 million in career purse earnings, O'Keefe passed away Dec. 22 after a courageous battle with bone cancer.

Catching Freedom Returns Albaugh Stable to Derby Trail

Wed, 2024-01-03 05:34
Albaugh Family Stable kicks off 2024 with a stakes victory from their newly turned 3-year-old Catching Freedom in the $300,000 Smarty Jones Stakes Jan. 1 at Oaklawn Park.

Belfiore Returns as NYTHA Executive Director

Wed, 2024-01-03 05:34
The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association announced Jan. 2 that Andy Belfiore will return as the organization's executive director, effective Jan. 7.

Godolphin, Ortiz Jr., Cox Top 2023 Standings

Wed, 2024-01-03 05:34
Godolphin repeated as 2023's leading owner by earnings, and Irad Ortiz Jr. again established a single-season earnings record as the leading jockey. Brad Cox ended the year on top as the leading trainer by earnings.

On the Rise: Samantha Smith

Wed, 2024-01-03 05:34
In this monthly BH interview, Karen M. Johnson profiles young racing personalities.

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