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The Jockey Club Launches New OTTB Profile

Blood-Horse - Wed, 2025-03-19 14:25
The Jockey Club announced March 19 the new Off-Track Thoroughbred Profile, the first equineline.com report centered on Thoroughbreds in their second careers.

Lord Bullingdon Seeks to Regain Form in KY Cup Classic

Blood-Horse - Wed, 2025-03-19 14:25
The Michael McCarthy trainee heads east after two on-the-board finishes at Santa Anita Park. This will be just his third start out of 13 away from California. Lord Bullingdon has improved his finishing position in each of his last three races.

National Museum of Racing Announces Farm Tour Series

Blood-Horse - Wed, 2025-03-19 14:25
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is partnering with seven regional farms and Rood & Riddle for exclusive behind-the-scenes tours this year from April through October.

Citizen Bull Training Forwardly for Santa Anita Derby

Blood-Horse - Wed, 2025-03-19 14:25
With the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) a little less than a month and a half away, stables have been mulling their plans for the final two weekends of major preps on March 29 and April 5.

Old Friends Donates Over $4K For Kentucky Flood Victims

Blood-Horse - Wed, 2025-03-19 14:25
Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement farm in Georgetown, Ky., has announced it is donating $4,380 to benefit Kentucky flood victims in Pike County.

Champion Sierra Leone Set for Return at Fair Grounds

Blood-Horse - Wed, 2025-03-19 14:25
After a foot abscess prevented champion 3-year-old male Sierra Leone from running in the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1), he appears set to make his 4-year-old debut March 22 in the $500,000 New Orleans Classic (G2) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.

R Harper Rose Tops Fasig-Tipton March Digital Sale

Blood-Horse - Wed, 2025-03-19 14:25
The Fasig-Tipton March Digital Sale closed March 18 with 85 horses sold from 100 offered for $3,095,000. The sale averaged $36,411 with a clearance rate of 85%.

Lion of Justice, Verifire Dazzle in Colonial Debuts

Blood-Horse - Wed, 2025-03-19 14:25
Maiden Watch: Week of March 10-16

Good Cheer the Starring Act of Fair Grounds Oaks Field

Blood-Horse - Wed, 2025-03-19 14:25
A perfect 5-for-5 lifetime, Good Cheer puts her undefeated record on the line in the March 22 Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.

Kinetic Aims for Consecutive Stakes Scores in Essex

Blood-Horse - Wed, 2025-03-19 14:25
Godolphin homebred Kinetic, an Oaklawn Park stakes winner Jan. 25, aims for a graded triumph this time in the $500,000 Essex Handicap (G3). He could possibly be joined by fellow Godolphin homebred Maycocks Bay.

California Burrito's Adjustability Key in Jeff Ruby

Blood-Horse - Wed, 2025-03-19 14:25
John Battaglia Memorial Stakes winner California Burrito will play a crucial role in the $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park March 22 as the key to the race's pace scenario.

Joshua Kerin Joins Inglis Digital USA

Thoroughbred Daily News - Wed, 2025-03-19 13:38

Joshua Kerin has joined the staff at Inglis Digital USA as a sales and recruitment associate. Kerin will focus on helping the auction company recruit horses, with a focus on building and maintaining relationships in the bloodstock sector. He will be based at the company's Lexington office and he will work with Senior Director of Sales and Recruitment Kyle Wilson.

“I'm thrilled to be joining the Inglis Digital USA team,” Kerin said. “Having grown up in Australia, I witnessed firsthand the influence and respect Inglis holds in the sales market. Having been immersed in the U.S. market for the past nine years, I believe I can contribute to strengthening the Inglis reputation and expanding its presence in the United States.”

Kerin began his life with racehorses on the Standardbred side, working on his grandfather's farm. He made the switch to Thoroughbreds at age 13, when he went to work for Cox Plate-winning trainer Colin Little. He also spent time working with trainer Ciaron Maher before moving to the U.S. to continue his education at Colorado State University.

Kerin graduated from CSU with a degree in equine science, with a minor in business management, and he was also a punter on the school's football team. After graduating, Kerin moved to Kentucky to intern at Three Chimneys Farm before taking a full-time job with Hidden Brook Farm in 2021.

In 2023, Kerin moved into a dual role with Vinery Sales and Silver Springs Training Center. He is a member of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers Club's board of directors.

“Josh brings a wealth of knowledge and years of experience with him to the Inglis Digital USA team,” Wilson said. “We're thrilled to have him on board and ready to get him started working with our existing and future clients.”

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Preakness Print/Photography Awards Accepting Entries

Thoroughbred Daily News - Wed, 2025-03-19 12:52

Entries are now open for the David F. Woods Memorial Award, presented for the best Preakness story print, television and multimedia from 2024, and the Jerry Frutkoff Photography Award, presented to the photographer of the best Preakness image from 2024.

Recipients of the David F. Woods and Jerry Frutkoff Award will be honored at the Alibi Breakfast Thursday, May 15 at Pimlico Race Course. The Alibi Breakfast, which started in the late 1930s, features a gathering of media, owners, trainers, breeders, jockeys, and celebrities to celebrate the Preakness and solicit interesting and humorous race predictions.

Along with the Woods and Frutkoff, the Maryland Jockey Club will also recognize the recipient of the Old Hilltop Award, a tribute to selected media members who have covered Thoroughbred racing with excellence and distinction, and a Special Award of Merit will be given to one who has made a positive impact on the racing industry.

Entries for the Woods and Frutkoff must be submitted by April 15.

Submissions for the Woods must include an attachment or link of the story with name and date. Submissions for the Frutkoff must include an attachment of the image as well as the media outlet it appeared. Submissions can be sent to david.joseph@gulfstreampark.com or phil.janack@gulfstreampark.com.

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MGSW Spirit Wind Brings $500k In Fasig-Tipton March Digital Post-Sale

Thoroughbred Daily News - Wed, 2025-03-19 12:46

Spirit Wind (Bahamian Squall), a multiple graded stakes winner of more than $730,000, was sold post-RNA for $500,000 to Willingham Stud, Fasig-Tipton announced Wednesday. Spirit Wind was initially not sold on a final bid of $450,000 in Tuesday's Fasig-Tipton March Digital Sale.

Taylor Made Sales Agency consigned the 6-year-old mare, whose marquee win came in the GII Honorable Miss Handicap at Saratoga last summer.

Her $500,000 sale makes Spirit Wind the highest-price horse offered in the March Digital Sale, which concluded Tuesday with gross receipts now in excess of $3,600,000. She led a trio of graded or group stakes-winning fillies or mares offered in the auction, which accounted for the three highest-price horses sold. R Harper Rose (Khozan), winner of the GIII Hurricane Bertie Stakes last year, sold for $400,000 to Australia's Chatsworth Stud and French group stakes winning 2-year-old Laulne (Fr) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}) sold for $320,000 to Franklin Finance, Haras D'Etreham and Madaket Stable.

“Fasig-Tipton Digital is the proven online sales platform to offer high profile breeding and racing stock to a global audience, with graded and group stakes winners now sold to entities operating on three different continents,” said Leif Aaron, Fasig-Tipton Director of Digital Sales.  “Our success with these graded stakes winners in our March sale comes on the heels of selling champion Soul of an Angel for $2,600,000 earlier this month, a record price for a North American online auction and the second highest price ever achieved digitally worldwide.”

Fasig-Tipton Digital's next scheduled auction is the April Digital Sale, to take place April 3-8.  Entries close this Monday, March 24.

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Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance On Site At Turfway For Jeff Ruby Day

Thoroughbred Daily News - Wed, 2025-03-19 12:35

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present at Turfway Park for the GIII Jeff Ruby Steaks Saturday, March 22, the organization announced Wednesday.

Turfway Park will highlight accredited aftercare throughout the event including Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, who will be honored with a named race. Following the conclusion of the race, a presentation will be made to the winning connections, which will include a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance blanket and gift bag.

“Turfway Park is excited to welcome back Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance for our Jeff Ruby Steaks Day,” said Tyler B. Picklesimer, Director of Racing & Racing Secretary, Turfway Park. “Hosting Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and honoring them with a named race are great opportunities to raise awareness for accredited aftercare.”

“Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is thrilled to be part of Jeff Ruby Steaks Day for another year,” said Emily Dresen, Director of Funding & Events, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance race is a fantastic way to highlight our shared goal, and we are grateful for Turfway Park's continued support in promoting accredited aftercare on such a significant day of racing.”

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Jockey Club Creates New Off-Track Thoroughbred Profile

Thoroughbred Daily News - Wed, 2025-03-19 11:22

The first equineline.com report centered on Thoroughbreds in their second careers, Off-Track Thoroughbred Profile, is now available through the Jockey Club, the organization announced Wednesday.

The report, 9OT, provides information customized to off-track Thoroughbred owners and those shopping for a Thoroughbred. Based on feedback received from off-track Thoroughbred owners, the report contains a bespoke summary of the horse's race record, including comments, owners, and trainers for each race; the last 10 workouts; a list of the horse's siblings; auction history; and, if applicable, the subject mare's produce record.

To encourage the promotion of Thoroughbreds in their second career, this report is shareable through SMS messaging and email and across multiple platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and X.

Equineline product 9OT is available for purchase for any registered Thoroughbred at equineline.com.

The report will be available for free to all off-track Thoroughbreds with a T.I.P. number as a benefit to those participating in The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.). OTTB Profiles for existing T.I.P. numbers can be accessed through the associated account; new T.I.P. numbers will have access to the associated OTTB Profile in the account 30 days after application.

“Helping Thoroughbreds thrive in a second career and communicating their value and talent outside of the industry should be a priority of everyone in our sport,” said Kristin Werner, deputy general counsel and director of Industry Initiatives, The Jockey Club. “We want the OTTB Profile to be the ultimate information source for equestrians seeking their next Thoroughbred, and we hope owners of the nearly 40,000 Thoroughbreds registered in the T.I.P system will enjoy this information and share it with others.”

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National Museum Of Racing And Hall Of Fame To Hold 2025 Tour Series

Thoroughbred Daily News - Wed, 2025-03-19 11:16

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is partnering with seven regional farms and Rood & Riddle for tours to be held from April through October. The Museum's tour series will kick off Saturday, April 12, at Sugar Plum Farm. Other available tours include Mill Creek Farm (May 10), Greentree Stables (June 14), McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds (July 12), North Country Farm (Aug. 17), Old Tavern Farm (Sept. 13) and Song Hill Thoroughbreds (Oct. 11). Additionally, there will be three opportunities to visit the Saratoga location of Rood & Riddle equine hospital (June 24, July 22, Aug. 26).

Guests will enjoy a 90-minute experience at each location, where a knowledgeable guide will provide a comprehensive look at the day-to-day operations and what makes each place unique. Guests will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with resident thoroughbreds, farm staff, and experts in horse care at Rood & Riddle. Finally, at the close of the tour, guests will have the opportunity to ask their guide any questions they may have about the care and keeping of these beautiful animals and aspects of life on the grounds.

“These tours always sell out and they offer a wonderful educational experience that will truly resonate with race fans and horse lovers,” said Cate Masterson, the Museum's director. “Visiting these beautiful farms and Rood & Riddle are incredible opportunities to learn about the daily life there, the care and routine of the horses, and the chance to meet the people who make these operations so successful and vital to the community and racing.”

All tour purchases include complimentary Museum admission. To book a tour, click here.

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‘Rising Star’ With The Angels Leads New York-Bred Divisional Nominees; Nominations Open For New York Farm Manager Of The Year

Thoroughbred Daily News - Wed, 2025-03-19 11:09

The nominees for the New York-bred divisional championships were announced Wednesday via a press release by the New York Thoroughbred Breeders. The list of nominees is as follows:

2-Year-Old Male: Bold Fortune (Central Banker), Jack and Jim (Slumber {GB}), Mi Bago (Vekoma), Mo Plex (Complexity) and Sacrosanct (Honest Mischief).
2-Year-Old Filly: Accelerating (Mitole), Scythian (Tiz the Law), Shoot It True (Munnings), Stone Smuggler (Honest Mischief) and With the Angels (Omaha Beach).
3-Year-Old Male: Antonio of Venice (Laoban), Doc Sullivan (Solomini), Pandagate (Arrogate), Tapalo (Tapiture) and The Big Torpedo (Big Brown).
3-Year-Old Filly: Kinza (Carpe Diem), Landed (Omaha Beach), My Mane Squeeze (Audible), Roanan Goddess (Leofric) and Sweet Brown Sugar (Collected).
Older Dirt Male: Bank Frenzy (Central Banker), Light Man (Central Banker), Maker's Candy (Twirling Candy), Mama's Gold (Bolt d'Oro) and Rotknee (Runhappy).
Older Dirt Female: Kant Hurry Love (Kantharos), Silver Skillet (Liam's Map), Sterling Silver (Cupid), Stonewall Star (Flatter) and Venti Valentine (Firing Line).
Turf Male: Dakota Gold (Freud), Dancing Buck (War Dancer), Senbei (Candy Ride {Arg}), Spirit of St Louis (Medaglia d'Oro) and Works for Me (Daddy Long Legs).
Turf Female: Caldwell Luvs Gold (Goldencents), Loon Cry (More Than Ready), Moonage Daydream (Candy Ride {Arg}), Scythian (Tiz the Law) and Silver Skillet (Liam's Map).
Male Sprinter: Dancing Buck (War Dancer), Light Man (Central Banker), Rotknee (Runhappy), Senbei (Candy Ride {Arg}) and Tapalo (Tapiture).
Female Sprinter: Kant Hurry Love (Kantharos), Loon Cry (More Than Ready), My Mane Squeeze (Audible), Sterling Silver (Cupid) and Tricky Temper (Into Mischief).

Nominations are also open for the New York Farm Manager of the Year which will be awarded along with the above-mentioned championships May 19. The New York Farm Manager of the Year Award will be chosen from the nominated candidates and voted by the board of directors of New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. in recognition of an individual in a managerial or supervisory role at a New York Thoroughbred-based farm.

Submit nominations here.

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Churchill Downs Renews Partnership With Ford Ahead Of Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Daily News - Wed, 2025-03-19 10:30

Churchill Downs Racetrack has renewed its partnership with Ford as the exclusive automotive partner of the Kentucky Derby through 2029,  the track announced Wednesday. Under the renewed agreement, Ford will be granted exclusivity in the automotive category and an expanded footprint with interactive vehicle displays to promote fan interaction and immersive brand experiences to supplement the excitement of Derby Week and beyond.

As part of the multi-year agreement, Ford will expand its on-site footprint to include the naming of the First Turn Club, a premium hospitality space originally debuted in 2023 overlooking the first turn of the racetrack. The popular location will now officially be called the Ford First Turn Club, offering guests a distinctive race-day experience with prime views and upscale amenities. Additionally, Ford will activate exclusive luxury vehicle displays and brand-new Ford-themed fan experiences at key areas around the track, including the Paddock Plaza and VIP Gate, ensuring high-profile brand visibility to attendees throughout Derby Week.

“Churchill Downs is thrilled to continue building our relationship with Ford Motor Company as an Official Partner of the Kentucky Derby and to expand our collaboration in exciting new ways,” said Casey Ramage, vice president of marketing and partnerships at Churchill Downs Racetrack. “The Kentucky Derby is built on tradition and long-standing partnerships, and Ford's commitment to excellence and innovation aligns perfectly with the spirit of this exceptional event. We look forward to continuing to work together to deliver an unforgettable experience for Derby fans and guests.”

Ford will maintain the existing sponsorship of key Derby and Oaks activations not limited to: branding inclusion on the Kentucky Derby Starting Gate, presenting sponsorship of the Churchill Downs Barn Area, entitlement of a Derby Day race sponsorship, exclusive digital content and year-round vehicle displays at Churchill Downs.

“At Ford our mission is to create tangible impacts on the communities where we work and serve,” said Phil O'Connor, director of global marketing communications–Ford Blue and Model e at Ford Motor Company. “Ford has a deep connection with the Louisville community. Our Louisville-based manufacturing facilities employ roughly 12,000 Kentuckians. Our heritage of capability, passion and innovation make our friends at Churchill Downs Racetrack ideal partners. We're excited for this next chapter in our partnership and honored to continue supporting the bluegrass state.”

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Old Friends Auctions Halters To Benefit Kentucky Flood Victims

Thoroughbred Daily News - Wed, 2025-03-19 09:56

Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement farm in Georgetown, Ky., held an online auction for halters worn by a pair of GI Kentucky Derby winners in Silver Charm and Giacomo. The proceeds, totaling $4,380, will be presented to the East Kentucky Dream Center for emergency flood relief to residents in Pike County, Ky.

Online bidding for the Silver Charm halter was already underway when Dr. Jack Root of Oakhurst Equine in Oregon contacted the farm and generously donated Giacomo's halter to help.

“Like so many others, Old Friends' supporters from within the horse industry were deeply disturbed by the suffering caused by the recent floods in Eastern Kentucky, particularly in Pike County,” said John Nicholson, President and CEO of Old Friends. “After a halter worn by 1997 Kentucky Derby winner and Old Friends resident Silver Charm was successfully auctioned, a halter from 2005 Derby winner Giacomo was also donated by Dr. Jack Root to be auctioned for flood victims relief. The resulting financial gift comes from two horses who are members of a small group of living horses who can claim to have won a race synonymous with Kentucky. It is given in hopes that it will ease the burden of some Kentuckians who remain in desperate need.”

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