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HISA has established a Next Generation Advisory Group that will be made up of individuals in the early to mid-stages of their professional careers and will provide feedback on the implementation and evolution of HISA's regulations and protocols.

Conflicting forecasts toward the end of the week are giving some hope that the big Jan. 20 meetings at Ascot and Haydock can escape the cold snap.

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Two high-level stakes competitors, Saudi Crown and Smile Happy, return to action Jan. 20 in the $175,000 Louisiana Stakes (G3) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. The 1 1/16-mile dirt race attracted seven competitors.

West Omaha and Sistina Chapel—2-3 in the Dec. 23 Untapable Stakes—do not have to deal with the filly that defeated them in that race, Alpine Princess, lead the $150,000 Silverbulletday Stakes Jan. 20 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.

Dubai World Cup runner-up Algiers (IRE) has been retired by Simon and Ed Crisford.

2-year-old male Glengarry earns double honors from the Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders & Owners Association for his accomplishments in 2023, including ITBOA Horse of the Year.

Trainers have embraced Lingfield's Saturday morning fixture with 107 entries made for the seven-race card that forms the middle leg of the Winter Million festival at the Surrey venue this weekend.

Bally's Corporation announced Jan. 15 the retirement of Bruce Seymore and the promotion of Shannon Ruston to executive director of Colorado Operations and Racing at Bally's Arapahoe Park.

Joey Peacock Jr., owner of Senor Buscador, discusses the pros and cons of being based in New Mexico, and his horse's Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) chances in a question-and-answer session with America's Best Racing.

Sunlit Song's 2023 campaign earned him Horse of the Year honors and champion older horse among Texas-breds. The gelding had five wins and a second in six starts in 2023, including four stakes victories.

Mahoning Valley canceled live racing for Jan. 16-17 but its simulcast theater is open. Parx Racing canceled training and live racing for Jan. 15-17.

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has established a Next Generation Advisory Group, which will provide feedback to HISA's executive team and standing committees on the implementation and evolution of HISA's regulations and protocols. Made up of individuals in the early to mid-stages of their professional careers, the Advisory Group is open to new applicants, who can apply to join prior to the Feb. 9 deadline.

“Establishing a Next Generation Advisory Group was an easy decision for HISA,” said HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus. “We are safeguarding racing for generations to come by focusing on implementing rules and regulations to make racing safer and fairer for all involved. We welcome the feedback and perspectives of this Next Generation Advisory Group who will surely act as excellent advocates for preserving the sport's future.”

The Next Generation Advisory Group will be co-chaired by Mackenzie Kirker-Head, HISA Communications and Design Manager, and Brandon Badgett, Director of Strategy at Jahnel Group. HISA Assistant General Counsel Sam Reinhardt will act as Secretary, and Alexa Ravit, Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) Director of Communications & Outreach, will act as HIWU Liaison.

HISA will select a diverse group of 10-12 individuals who bring a wide range of experience in horse racing, related industries and innovation to join the Advisory Group.

Click here to submit an application or click here for more information on the group.

Additional questions about HISA's Next Generation Advisory Group should be submitted to Mackenzie Kirker-Head at Mackenzie.KirkerHead@hisaus.org.

 

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The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has established a Next Generation Advisory Group, which will provide feedback to HISA's executive team and standing committees on the implementation and evolution of HISA's regulations and protocols. Made up of individuals in the early to mid-stages of their professional careers, the Advisory Group is open to new applicants, who can apply to join prior to the Feb. 9 deadline.

“Establishing a Next Generation Advisory Group was an easy decision for HISA,” said HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus. “We are safeguarding racing for generations to come by focusing on implementing rules and regulations to make racing safer and fairer for all involved. We welcome the feedback and perspectives of this Next Generation Advisory Group who will surely act as excellent advocates for preserving the sport's future.”

The Next Generation Advisory Group will be co-chaired by Mackenzie Kirker-Head, HISA Communications and Design Manager, and Brandon Badgett, Director of Strategy at Jahnel Group. HISA Assistant General Counsel Sam Reinhardt will act as Secretary, and Alexa Ravit, Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) Director of Communications & Outreach, will act as HIWU Liaison.

HISA will select a diverse group of 10-12 individuals who bring a wide range of experience in horse racing, related industries and innovation to join the Advisory Group.

Click here to submit an application or click here for more information on the group.

Additional questions about HISA's Next Generation Advisory Group should be submitted to Mackenzie Kirker-Head at Mackenzie.KirkerHead@hisaus.org.

 

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Live racing at Parx was cancelled Tuesday and Wednesday in the wake of a winter storm which moved through the Philadelphia area Monday night. Frigid temperatures and wintry conditions also forced the cancellation of live racing both days at Mahoning Valley in Austintown, Ohio. Additional cancellations include Tuesday's card at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, Louisiana.

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Live racing at Parx was cancelled Tuesday and Wednesday in the wake of a winter storm which moved through the Philadelphia area Monday night. Frigid temperatures and wintry conditions also forced the cancellation of live racing both days at Mahoning Valley in Austintown, Ohio. Additional cancellations include Tuesday's card at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, Louisiana.

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Because the 8-year-old ridgling son of Mastercraftsman thrives in cooler weather, trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. has kept him in training at Belmont Park ahead of the Jan. 27 $1 million Pegasus Turf Invitational Stakes (G1T) at Gulfstream Park.

Week of Jan. 8-Jan.14

Former Eclipse Award winner feels 'reborn' after riding two horses for Bob Baffert on Jan. 14 at Santa Anita. He hadn't competed in more than three months after winning only five times with 136 mounts last year.

The sale will be held Feb. 5-6 at the Newtown Paddocks sales grounds in Lexington.