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Catching Freedom Moves to Fifth in NTRA 3-Year-Old Poll

Blood-Horse - Wed, 2024-03-27 01:35
Off his victory in the Louisiana Derby (G2) March 23 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, Catching Freedom has moved into fifth place in the NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Thoroughbred Poll.

Keeneland, Fasig-Tipton, OBS Enhance Medication Policy

Blood-Horse - Wed, 2024-03-27 01:35
Officials from Keeneland, Fasig-Tipton, and Ocala Breeders' Sales Company jointly announced plans March 26 to enhance medication policies designed to safeguard the welfare of the horse.

BH Interview: NYRA's Offerman on Unique Season, Future

Blood-Horse - Wed, 2024-03-27 01:35
In 2009, when Andrew Offerman worked as an intern for the New York Racing Association, little did anyone know that 15 years later he would be running its racing department.

Lemon Muffin Facing Tough Field, Draw in Fantasy

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2024-03-26 01:32
While she made the Honeybee (G3) look easy in her come-from-behind, 3 1/2-length win, the 1 1/16-mile Fantasy for 3-year-old fillies will present its own set of challenges. It is the last of three Kentucky Oaks (G1) qualifying races at Oaklawn.

Three Thoroughbreds Die in Kentucky Trailer Crash

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2024-03-26 01:32
Three Thoroughbreds died March 25 after a trailer transporting them crashed in Nelson County, Ky., during the early morning.

2024 Fact Book Available on The Jockey Club Website

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2024-03-26 01:32
The Jockey Club announced today that the 2024 edition of the Fact Book is available in the Resources section of jockeyclub.com.

Pletcher Suspension, Fine Upheld for Capensis Positive

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2024-03-26 01:32
The colt tested positive for phenylbutazone after an allowance race July 30, 2022, at Saratoga Race Course. The penalty is being appealed.

NYRA to Add Beverly R. Steinman Steeplechase

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2024-03-26 01:32
The New York Racing Association today announced the addition of the Grade 1, $150,000 Beverly R. Steinman, a 2 3/8-mile steeplechase event for older horses to be contested Sunday, June 9, as part of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga.

Auguste Rodin Among Europeans for Dubai World Cup Card

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2024-03-26 01:32
Meydan hero Lord North leads the British and Irish challenge for the March 30 Dubai World Cup meeting as he seeks a record-extending fourth success in the $5 million Dubai Turf (G1T).

Emerald Downs Adds Penny Breakage, Dynamic Morning Line

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2024-03-26 01:32
Emerald Downs announced player-friendly wagering enhancements at its 55-day 2024 season that begins May 4, becoming the first track outside of Kentucky to offer penny breakage on all wagers while also offering a "Dynamic Morning Line."

EU Approves Direct Shipment of Horses From South Africa

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2024-03-26 01:32
After years of deliberation and delay, European Union officials have given the go-ahead to resume direct shipment of horses from South Africa to Europe.

Le Dom Bro Pleasant Surprise for Young Trainer Cordero

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2024-03-26 01:32
Just nine months after coming to the mainland United States from Puerto Rico, 20-year-old Eniel Cordero is preparing to saddle Vicente Stella's Le Dom Bro March 30 in the $1 million Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park.

Derby Plans Underway for Honor Marie, Track Phantom

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2024-03-26 01:32
They may not have taken home the trophy and flower garland of the Louisiana Derby (G2), but the connections of Honor Marie and Track Phantom still had quite a bit to celebrate as their colts qualified for a start in the Kentucky Derby (G1).

"Jockey Queen" Chronicles Life of Lillian Holder

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2024-03-26 01:32
Lillian Jenkinson Holder was one of the best riders many in her area had seen. Yet her long career on bush tracks and pursuit of a license to ride at pari-mutuel racetracks remained a story hidden—until now.

Steal Sunshine, Tumbarumba to Meet Again in Ghostzapper

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2024-03-26 01:32
Graded stakes winners Steal Sunshine and Tumbarumba will meet again March 30 in the 1 1/16-mile $150,000 Ghostzapper Stakes (G3) after a nose separated the pair the last time they met at Gulfstream Park.

Muth, Timberlake Follow Mirrored Path to Arkansas Derby

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2024-03-26 01:32
Grade 1 winners Muth and Timberlake square off in search of a second top-level victory when an expected field of 10 3-year-olds compete in the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park March 30.

Calo Named New Track Announcer at Ellis Park

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2024-03-26 01:32
Tony Calo has been named the new track announcer at Ellis Park. Calo, a veteran in the horse racing industry, will continue to serve as the announcer at Turfway Park along with being a handicapping analyst at Churchill Downs.

StrideSAFE Shows Technology is Key for Equine Safety

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2024-03-26 01:32
The sensor technology StrideSAFE is revolutionizing aims to better protect the safety of racehorses by understanding the surface from the horse's point of view.

Crystal Quest Gives Uncle Mo 100 BT Stakes Winners

Blood-Horse - Tue, 2024-03-26 01:32
It was the third win in four starts for the 3-year-old, who made his debut finishing 10th in a Dec. 3, 2023 maiden optional claimer at Gulfstream Park, where he ran his first three races. 

TRF, NYTB collaborate on sanctuary farm search in New York

New York Thoroughbred Breeders - Mon, 2024-03-25 16:10

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation and the New York Thoroughbred Breeders Inc. are collaborating on an effort to expand the TRF sanctuary farm network in New York with a focus on bringing New York-breds back to the Empire State for their retirement.

The TRF, the country’s oldest and largest Thoroughbred retirement operation, set a goal of finding farms in the state to home rescued and retired New York-breds in 2024. Farm owners in the state are encouraged to consider partnering with the TRF to provide land for these Thoroughbreds, most of whom were raised, raced and reared in New York.

“It would be so impactful for the TRF to have a sanctuary farm in New York,” said TRF Chief Operating Officer Maggie Sweet. “These horses are born here, raised here and race here and it would be a true full-circle moment to retire them here as well.”

Based in Saratoga Springs and founded in 1983, the TRF is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization entirely supported by private donations from individuals, organizations, and foundations.

The TRF is also known for its Second Chances Program, which provides incarcerated individuals with life-changing vocational training through an accredited equine care and stable management program. At eight correctional facilities across the U.S., including one juvenile justice facility, this program offers second careers to its horses and a second chance at life for program graduates upon release from prison.

The search for additional sanctuary farms in New York and the Northeast became necessary due to demand. The TRF will look to start small – two farms with 10 horses apiece, for example – with a goal to grow to a comfortable level based on need and support from the New York racing industry.

“We are thrilled to share this opportunity from the TRF with farm owners in New York state to create accredited sanctuary sites for the care of equine athletes beyond their career at the racetrack,” said New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. Executive Director Najja Thompson. “Thoroughbred aftercare is of the utmost importance to our organization and members. The TRF has proven to be a leader in that regard.”

Farm owners in New York who are interested in a partnership are encouraged to contact Chelsea O’Reilly, TRF Director of Equine Programs, at chelsea@trfinc.org.

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