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Asian Racing Conference Urged to Heed Social Demands

Asian Racing Conference attendees heard a steady stream of calls for the sport to step up to social responsibilities inc... [Read more]

Black Forza Goes After $1 Million in Juvenile Sprint

The Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) at Saratoga Race Course is not the only $1 million race across North America Sept. 1. Down... [Read more]

Godolphin Strikes for Camelot Colt at BBAG Sale

Gestut Brummerhof's Camelot colt out of 2019 Preis der Diana (G1) winner Diamanta sells to Anthony Stroud on behalf of G... [Read more]

Champion Macho Uno Euthanized at 26 at Adena Springs

Stronach Stables' Macho Uno, was a successful sire whose progeny include 2013 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) winner Mucho Ma... [Read more]

First Saratoga Fatality Mars Saranac Stakes

It had been more than a year since Saratoga Race Course witnessed what happened in the Aug. 30 Saranac Stakes (G3T).... [Read more]

Sweet Heat the First Winner for Swifty Farm's Isotherm

Sweet Heat is a homebred for H. Allen Poindexter, who has been involved for three generations in the first-time winner's... [Read more]

Santa Anita's Lucrative ‘Ship & Win’ Program Returns

The popular program designed to attract horses from outside California, will be back in effect for the track’s autumn me... [Read more]

Author Pons on Writing 'Letters From Country Life'

Speaking at the Keeneland Library lecture series Aug. 29, author Josh Pons, a BloodHorse correspondent, outlined how his... [Read more]

Dam of Black Forza Brings $240k in Keeneland Flash Sale

Harlee Honey, dam of Black Forza, and Ocean Honey, a half sister to Black Forza, both sold Aug. 29 at Keeneland's August... [Read more]

Nyquist Colt Tops CTHS Premier Yearling Sale

A Nyquist colt sold for CA$250,000 (US$185,376, CA$1=US$0.75) to top the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society's (Ontario ... [Read more]

First Saratoga Fatality Mars Saranac Stakes

It had been more than a year since Saratoga Race Course witnessed what happened in the Aug. 30 Saranac Stakes (G3T).... [Read more]

Adare Manor Out of Pacific Classic

Trainer Bob Baffert confirms that Adare Manor will not compete in the Pacific Classic (G1) after a minor tying up incide... [Read more]

Coming to Your Streaming Service ... Mike Repole

When you access your favorite streaming service such as Netflix or Hulu, you expect to find a blockbuster movie like "Ba... [Read more]

Muth, Two Other Baffert Trainees Head Shared Belief

Bob Baffert-trained graded stakes winners Muth, Imagination, and Wynstock lead seven horses entered to race in the Sept.... [Read more]

Tattersalls, Inglis Digital Announce Joint Online Sale

Tattersalls Online and Inglis Digital have collaborated on an online sale of mares covered on Southern Hemisphere time. ... [Read more]

Motorious Seeks Green Flash Repeat at Del Mar

Motorious, an assertive winner of last year's Green Flash Handicap (G3T), returns to defend his title in the five-furlon... [Read more]

Amendola Family Feels 'Blessed' to Race Evvie Jets

Evvie Jets runs in the Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf (G3T) Aug. 31, and it will be an emotional day. Michael Amendola said ... [Read more]

Irish Aces Plays Winning Hand in Tapit Stakes

Customarily a late runner, Irish Aces was kept closer to the pace than usual by jockey Tyler Gaffalione in the Aug. 29 T... [Read more]

Adare Manor Out of Pacific Classic

Trainer Bob Baffert confirms that Adare Manor will not compete in the Pacific Classic (G1) after a minor tying up incide... [Read more]

Coming to Your Streaming Service ... Mike Repole

When you access your favorite streaming service such as Netflix or Hulu, you expect to find a blockbuster movie like "Ba... [Read more]

Davis Named Favorite Equestrian Realtor

Zach Davis, president and principal broker of Kirkpatrick & Co., has topped Equestrian Living's "The 2024 EQ Gold List" ... [Read more]

TOBA Awards Week: Taylor Lands Industry Service Award

TOBA will honor national award winners at its awards dinner Sept. 7 at Fasig-Tipton in Lexington. Five national winners ... [Read more]

Sweet Heat the First Winner for Swifty Farm's Isotherm

Sweet Heat is a homebred for H. Allen Poindexter, who has been involved for three generations in the first-time winner's... [Read more]

Del Mar Stakes Winners Meet in Del Mar Derby

Stay Hot, Formidable Man, and Curlin's Kaos have won stakes during the current Del Mar meet and will take on four other ... [Read more]

Monmouth Park Ownership Transferred Under New Lease

Darby will work with developer Morris Bailey to bring the vision for a new Monmouth Park to life. Work on the new Caesar... [Read more]

Amendola Family Feels 'Blessed' to Race Evvie Jets

Evvie Jets runs in the Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf (G3T) Aug. 31, and it will be an emotional day. Michael Amendola said ... [Read more]

Tattersalls, Inglis Digital Announce Joint Online Sale

Tattersalls Online and Inglis Digital have collaborated on an online sale of mares covered on Southern Hemisphere time. ... [Read more]

Irish Aces Plays Winning Hand in Tapit Stakes

Customarily a late runner, Irish Aces was kept closer to the pace than usual by jockey Tyler Gaffalione in the Aug. 29 T... [Read more]

Analyzing the Pacific Classic and Jockey Club Gold Cup

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Pacific Classic, Jockey Club Gold Cup, and Shared Belief Stakes.... [Read more]

Lexington Seminar to Attract Vets Into Equine Practice

Opportunities in Equine Practice Seminar, a professional forum created to encourage students to enter equine practice up... [Read more]

Gold Phoenix Leads D'Amato Del Mar Handicap Trio

Phil D'Amato trains three of the top four morning-line choices in the $300,000 Del Mar Handicap (G2T) Aug. 31, including... [Read more]

Del Mar Moves Up First Post 30 Minutes Except Fridays

Starting on Pacific Classic Day Aug. 31, the first post for all racing days but Fridays will shift from the usual 2 p.m.... [Read more]

Turf Racing on Hold at Parx; HISA to Examine Course

Turf racing at Parx Racing has been suspended until further notice while Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority offi... [Read more]

Dam of Black Forza Brings $240k in Keeneland Flash Sale

Harlee Honey, dam of Black Forza, and Ocean Honey, a half sister to Black Forza, both sold Aug. 29 at Keeneland's August... [Read more]

Santa Anita's Lucrative ‘Ship & Win’ Program Returns

The popular program designed to attract horses from outside California, will be back in effect for the track’s autumn me... [Read more]

Muth, Two Other Baffert Trainees Head Shared Belief

Bob Baffert-trained graded stakes winners Muth, Imagination, and Wynstock lead seven horses entered to race in the Sept.... [Read more]

Gold Phoenix Leads D'Amato Del Mar Handicap Trio

Phil D'Amato trains three of the top four morning-line choices in the $300,000 Del Mar Handicap (G2T) Aug. 31, including... [Read more]

Del Mar Stakes Winners Meet in Del Mar Derby

Stay Hot, Formidable Man, and Curlin's Kaos have won stakes during the current Del Mar meet and will take on four other ... [Read more]

Stakes Preview: Jockey Club Gold Cup and Spinaway

Greg Wolf & Sara Elbadwi look ahead to the Jockey Club Gold Cup & Spinaway at Saratoga.... [Read more]

Euro Import Zulu Kingdom Takes Spa's With Anticipation

After debuting at Saint-Cloud, the son of Ten Sovereigns (IRE) was purchased privately and transferred to trainer Chad B... [Read more]

TOBA Awards Week: Taylor Lands Industry Service Award

TOBA will honor national award winners at its awards dinner Sept. 7 at Fasig-Tipton in Lexington. Five national winners ... [Read more]

Lexington Seminar to Attract Vets Into Equine Practice

Opportunities in Equine Practice Seminar, a professional forum created to encourage students to enter equine practice up... [Read more]

Nyquist Colt Tops CTHS Premier Yearling Sale

A Nyquist colt sold for CA$250,000 (US$185,376, CA$1=US$0.75) to top the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society's (Ontario ... [Read more]

Turf Racing on Hold at Parx; HISA to Examine Course

Turf racing at Parx Racing has been suspended until further notice while Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority offi... [Read more]

Euro Import Zulu Kingdom Takes Spa's With Anticipation

After debuting at Saint-Cloud, the son of Ten Sovereigns (IRE) was purchased privately and transferred to trainer Chad B... [Read more]

TOBA Awards Week: Dance Card Named Top Broodmare

TOBA will honor national award winners at its awards dinner Sept. 7 at Fasig-Tipton in Lexington. Five national winners ... [Read more]

TOBA Awards Week: Dance Card Named Top Broodmare

TOBA will honor national award winners at its awards dinner Sept. 7 at Fasig-Tipton in Lexington. Five national winners ... [Read more]

Immersive Runs Down Quietside in Spinaway

Pursuing Quietside after the latter opened up on the field on the turn, Immersive closed to catch that rival in the fina... [Read more]

Quite the Catch First Stakes Winner for Requite

Quite the Catch rallied determinedly to win the $75,000 Louisiana Cup Juvenile Fillies Stakes by a neck Aug. 31 at Louis... [Read more]

D'Amato's Conclude, Almendares Go 1-2 in Del Mar Mile

The aptly named Conclude closed out the final race of Pacific Classic Day with a victory, taking the $302,500 Del Mar Mi... [Read more]

Mixto Posts Shocking Upset in Pacific Classic

Calumet Farm's Mixto posted a 22-1 upset in the $1 million Pacific Classic Stakes (G1) Aug. 31 at Del Mar, earning a fee... [Read more]

Saratoga Turns Out to Honor Hendrickson Legacy

The chairman of the Museum board since 2017, Hendrickson died unexpectedly Aug. 19. The event honored his legacy and con... [Read more]

Baumgardner Having Success Training for Glen Hill Farm

Bethany Baumgardner has won two races in a training career that began in April as the Florida trainer for Glen Hill Farm... [Read more]

Pinstriped Delivers on Early Promise to Take Memsie

For match race spoilers the emotional and long overdue major victory of Pinstriped in the Aug. 31 Memsie Stakes (G1) at ... [Read more]

Dominant Juvenile Gives Imperial Hint First Stakes Win

Just more than a month after becoming the first winner for freshman sire Imperial Hint, Tdz Hint of Power also became th... [Read more]

Rogers: Pimlico 'Has Been a Valuable Part' for TSG

Mike Rogers, acting president and the general manager of the Maryland Jockey Club, issued a statement Aug. 31 before the... [Read more]

Brightwork Best in Prioress, Remains Perfect Sprinting

Brightwork's 2024 debut was delayed after she slipped and fell in the paddock before the Aug. 3 Test Stakes (G1), but sh... [Read more]

Gold Phoenix Wins His Third Del Mar Handicap

Little Red Feather has owned five of the last seven winners of the race, while trainer Phil D'Amato was winning his nint... [Read more]

Ferocious Takes Next Step in Hopeful at Saratoga

From the same connections as 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mage, Ferocious is the 8-5 morning-line favorite in the $30... [Read more]

Piper's Factor Turns Away Swift Delivery in Toronto Cup

In the Aug. 31 Toronto Cup at Woodbine, Chiefswood Stables' homebred Piper's Factor defeated favored Swift Delivery, a 3... [Read more]

Motorious Flies Late for Second Green Flash Triumph

Motorious showed his affinity for the Del Mar Racing turf course when closing late to win his second consecutive $152,50... [Read more]

Bellum Justum Earns Big Nashville Derby Win for Europe

Bellum Justum proved best in the $2,337,160 Nashville Derby Invitational (G3T) at Kentucky Downs Aug. 31, opening the do... [Read more]

Twirling Candy Progeny Ag Bullet, Walkathon Take Stakes

At Kentucky Downs Aug. 31, Twirling Candy provided further evidence of his credentials as a turf sire. Two of his progen... [Read more]

Idea Generation Steals Flower Bowl on Front End

Still ahead by four lengths in midstretch, Klaravich Stables' Idea Generation held off a late charge by favored War Like... [Read more]

Rogers: Pimlico 'Has Been a Valuable Part' for TSG

Mike Rogers, acting president and the general manager of the Maryland Jockey Club, issued a statement Aug. 31 before the... [Read more]

Idea Generation Steals Flower Bowl on Front End

Still ahead by four lengths in midstretch, Klaravich Stables' Idea Generation held off a late charge by favored War Like... [Read more]

Bellum Justum Earns Big Nashville Derby Win for Europe

Bellum Justum proved best in the $2,337,160 Nashville Derby Invitational (G3T) at Kentucky Downs Aug. 31, opening the do... [Read more]

Motorious Flies Late for Second Green Flash Triumph

Motorious showed his affinity for the Del Mar Racing turf course when closing late to win his second consecutive $152,50... [Read more]

Brightwork Best in Prioress, Remains Perfect Sprinting

Brightwork's 2024 debut was delayed after she slipped and fell in the paddock before the Aug. 3 Test Stakes (G1), but sh... [Read more]

Big Targets Beckon for Impressive Storm Boy

Multi-million dollar future sire Storm Boy (by Justify) put his career firmly back on track with a dominant victory in h... [Read more]

TOBA September Members of the Month

For decades, Tim and Lisa Turney have been stalwarts of the Kentucky racing scene. Most recently, they made headlines as... [Read more]

Sapling Victor Crazy Frazy Blame's 50th Stakes Winner

Champion on the track and accomplished as a stallion, Blame reached a career milestone Aug. 31 when Crazy Frazy became h... [Read more]

Sapling Victor Crazy Frazy Blame's 50th Stakes Winner

Champion on the track and accomplished as a stallion, Blame reached a career milestone Aug. 31 when Crazy Frazy became h... [Read more]

O'Meara Thrilled by Bellum Justum's Nashville Win

Maddy O'Meara missed out on the wedding of her close friend in England Aug. 31, but received a consolation prize when Be... [Read more]

O'Meara Thrilled by Bellum Justum's Nashville Win

Maddy O'Meara missed out on the wedding of her close friend in England Aug. 31, but received a consolation prize when Be... [Read more]

Joseph Jr. Wins 10th Straight Gulfstream Title

Saffie Joseph Jr. collected his 10th Gulfstream Park training title in a row Sept. 1 as the 2024 Royal Palm Meet came to... [Read more]

Formidable Man Wins Del Mar Derby for Sire's Team

Formidable Man, a son of City of Light, captures the Del Mar Derby for owners William and Suzanne Warren and trainer Mic... [Read more]

Mixto, 'Classic' Day Winners Exit in Fine Shape

All of the winning horses and runner-ups on Pacific Classic Day at Del Mar Aug. 31 appear to have returned in good order... [Read more]

Highland Falls Scores Grade 1 in Jockey Club Gold Cup

After an extended duel with Arthur's Ride, Godolphin homebred Highland Falls put away the recent Whitney Stakes (G1) win... [Read more]

Chasing Liberty Wins Lucrative Juvenile Sprint on DQ

It looked like Under Who's Radar might be on his way to victory in the $897,500 Juvenile Sprint at Kentucky Downs Sept. ... [Read more]

Chasing Liberty Wins Lucrative Juvenile Sprint on DQ

It looked like Under Who's Radar might be on his way to victory in the $897,500 Juvenile Sprint at Kentucky Downs Sept. ... [Read more]

Ferocious Could Take Next Step in Hopeful at Saratoga

From similar connections as 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mage, Ferocious is the 8-5 morning-line favorite in the $300... [Read more]

Formidable Man Wins Del Mar Derby for Sire's Team

Formidable Man, a son of City of Light, captures the Del Mar Derby for owners William and Suzanne Warren and trainer Mic... [Read more]

Joseph Jr. Wins 10th Straight Gulfstream Title

Saffie Joseph Jr. collected his 10th Gulfstream Park training title in a row Sept. 1 as the 2024 Royal Palm Meet came to... [Read more]

Mixto, 'Classic' Day Winners Exit in Fine Shape

All of the winning horses and runner-ups on Pacific Classic Day at Del Mar Aug. 31 appear to have returned in good order... [Read more]

Highland Falls Scores Grade 1 in Jockey Club Gold Cup

After an extended duel with Arthur's Ride, Godolphin homebred Highland Falls put away the recent Whitney Stakes (G1) win... [Read more]

Frankie Dettori on Hot Start to Kentucky Downs Meet

Jockey Frankie Dettori has ridden at more race tracks across the world than most, but he had never ridden at Kentucky Do... [Read more]

Hidaka Breeders Association Sale Catalogs 575 Yearlings

A total of 575 yearlings are cataloged for the Hidaka Breeders Association Hokkaido September Sale at Shizunai from Sept... [Read more]

White Birch Out for Season with Hock Injury

George Murphy revealed Sept. 2 that White Birch (GB) will miss the remainder of the season after picking up an injury to... [Read more]

Roger and Barbara Hanson Memorial - Buckles to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey by the family Stakes: Restless Rambler

Roger and Barbara Hanson Memorial - Buckles to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey by the family Stakes... [Read more]

Hidaka Breeders Association Sale Catalogs 575 Yearlings

A total of 575 yearlings are cataloged for the Hidaka Breeders Association Hokkaido September Sale at Shizunai from Sept... [Read more]

Serpe, WellSpring Find Success in Maiden Auction Races

Executive Order, a 2-year-old Unified gelding, earned a 7 3/4-length victory on debut in an Aug. 31 maiden auction race ... [Read more]

White Birch Out for Season with Hock Injury

George Murphy revealed Sept. 2 that White Birch (GB) will miss the remainder of the season after picking up an injury to... [Read more]

Serpe, WellSpring Find Success in Maiden Auction Races

Executive Order, a 2-year-old Unified gelding, earned a 7 3/4-length victory on debut in an Aug. 31 maiden auction race ... [Read more]

Improved Safety Numbers Highlight Successful Spa Meet

As the final few days of the Saratoga Race Course meet rolled to an end, the traditional blend of excitement and electri... [Read more]

Kentucky Downs Meet Off to 'Sharp' Start

The lucrative purses offered by Kentucky Downs have done the job in attracting top horsemen from around the country to p... [Read more]

Kentucky Downs Meet Off to 'Sharp' Start

The lucrative purses offered by Kentucky Downs have done the job in attracting top horsemen from around the country to p... [Read more]

Improved Safety Numbers Highlight Successful Spa Meet

As the final few days of the Saratoga Race Course meet rolled to an end, the traditional blend of excitement and electri... [Read more]

Dubai Racing Club Launches Exclusive Memberships

The Dubai Racing Club Membership gives patrons access to the Parade Ring Lounge for all 16 Dubai Racing Carnival meeting... [Read more]

City of Troy Preps for American Racing as Classic Looms

A strenuous Southwell workout is on the agenda for City of Troy this month, when Aidan O'Brien is keen to replicate the ... [Read more]

White Birch Out for Season With Hock Injury

George Murphy revealed Sept. 2 that White Birch (GB) will miss the remainder of the season after picking up an injury to... [Read more]

Lukas Celebrates 89th Birthday With a Saratoga Victory

On a Sept. 2 afternoon, racing's living legend D. Wayne Lukas turned Saratoga Race Course into the setting for a festive... [Read more]

2-Year-Old Winners Galore for Casse at Saratoga 2024

Using pedigree and proven stallions, Casse put together a successful roster of 2-year-olds for the summer meet.... [Read more]

City of Troy Preps for American Racing as Classic Looms

A strenuous Southwell workout is on the agenda for City of Troy this month, when Aidan O'Brien is keen to replicate the ... [Read more]

Lukas Celebrates 89th Birthday With a Saratoga Victory

On a Sept. 2 afternoon, racing's living legend D. Wayne Lukas turned Saratoga Race Course into the setting for a festive... [Read more]

Tdz Hint of Power Gives Imperial Hint First Stakes Win

Just more than a month after becoming the first winner for freshman sire Imperial Hint, Tdz Hint of Power also became th... [Read more]

BloodHorse Interview: Bloodstock Agents on Fall Sales

Travis Durr, Nick Hines, Jamie Hill, and Bob Feld discuss their possible purchase plans, the overall economic outlook, a... [Read more]

Starman Filly Tops Opening Day of Tattersalls Sale

A filly from the first crop of group 1 July Cup winner Starman topped the opening session. Bloodstock agent Richard Ryan... [Read more]

Starman Filly Tops Opening Day of Tattersalls Sale

A filly from the first crop of group 1 July Cup winner Starman topped the opening session. Bloodstock agent Richard Ryan... [Read more]

KY Derby Also-Ran Closes Out Virginia Derby's Turf Era

The $500,000 Virginia Derby (G3T) won't have to wait until 2025 to see a Kentucky Derby (G1) runner as Grand Mo the Firs... [Read more]

Chancer McPatrick Rallies to Hopeful Score

Just as he did in his July 27 debut, Chancer McPatrick unleashed a powerful late rally down the middle of the track to w... [Read more]

Powell's 14-year-old Daughter Lending a Hand at Del Mar

Jeanne Powell can be found by her dad's side in the paddock before a race, helping him unsaddle a horse on the track aft... [Read more]

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