Competitive Edge, a grade 1 winner and nationally ranked first- and second-crop sire over the past two years, has been purchased by Douglas Scharbauer to stand at Valor Farm near Pilot Point, Texas, it was announced Dec. 8.
Category Archives: Horse Racing
Woods Returns to Newmarket After Stint in Hong Kong
Sean Woods has gone full circle after being granted a license to train in Newmarket nearly 20 years after first leaving to train in Hong Kong.
Fazio Named Farm Manager at Forever Spring Farm
Forever Spring Farm is pleased to announce the appointment of Timothy J. Fazio as farm manager.
Average Daily Handle Rises During Aqueduct Fall Meet
Handle during the fall meet at Aqueduct Racetrack averaged $9,261,276, a 12.8% increase over the corresponding 2019 meet, according to figures from the New York Racing Association.
O'Rourke Named Broodmare, Yearling Manager at Margaux
Margaux Farm is pleased to announce the appointment of Jackie O’Rourke as broodmare and yearling manager.
Appelbaum Re-Elected as NYTHA President
New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association announced Dec. 8 results of 2020 election for president and board of directors.
Aspen Club First Winner for Street Strategy
Randy Morse homebred Aspen Club provided sire Street Strategy with his first winner Dec. 7 when the gelding won on debut by 2 1/2 lengths at Remington Park.
Hong Kong Jockey Club Helps Fund Fight Against COVID
HKJC continues to donate resources to alleviate the COVID-19 pandemic
Fasig-Tipton December Sale Offers Diverse Catalog
The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic December Mixed and Horses of Racing Age Sale will bring the 2020 sales season to a close Dec. 8 as the major sale of the year.
Pompa Family Experiences Emotional Day At the Races
Whenever the Pompa brothers decide to craft another film, they would be wise to look no further than the magical and emotional day they experienced Nov. 28 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
N.Y. Man Admits to Selling Stolen Drugs at Tracks
According to federal prosecutors, a 58-year-old New York man has admitted to stealing equine medications, specifically Adequan, from his employer and then selling those drugs at New York racetracks.
Nafithaa Tops Day 3 of Arqana Breeding Stock Sale
Shamardal mare Nafithaa hails from a Shadwell family that includes General Accident One Thousand Guineas (G1) and Prix Marcel Boussac (G1) heroine Shadayid and duly topped the third day of the Arqana Breeding Stock Sale.
Legal Setback for NJTHA Efforts to Collect Damages
A federal judge has dealt a setback to the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association’s legal efforts seeking damages from the NCAA and professional sports leagues.
Clark Stakes Winner Bodexpress Retired
Bodexpress, winner of the Nov. 27 Clark Stakes Presented by Norton Healthcare (G1) has been retired from racing according to trainer and co-owner Gustavo Delgado.
NYTB Names Najja Thompson New Executive Director
Najja Thompson, who has served in various roles with the New York Racing Association, has been named the new executive director of New York Thoroughbred Breeders. He begins his role Dec. 14, taking the helm from Jeffrey Cannizzo.
Weanling Son of Bradester Tops Texas Mixed Sale
The first standalone Texas Winter Mixed Sale in nearly a decade was held Dec. 6 at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, topped by a weanling son of Bradester.
Multiple Grade 1 Winner and Sire Congaree Dead at 22
Bred and raced by Bob and Janice McNair, Congaree won five grade 1 stakes and won or placed in graded stakes at nine racetracks.
Clark Winner Bodexpress Retired
Bodexpress, winner of the Nov. 27 Clark Stakes Presented by Norton Healthcare (G1) has been retired from racing according to trainer and co-owner Gustavo Delgado.
Proud Emma Makes the Grade in Bayakoa Stakes
Gem and Tom Kagele’s Proud Emma turned in a late rally just in time Dec. 6 to bring home a half-length victory and her first graded stakes win in the $100,000 Bayakoa Stakes (G3) at Los Alamitos Race Course.
Wootton Bassett Filly Tops Second Arqana Session
The second day of Arqana’s Breeding Stock Sale was topped by La Motteraye’s Wootton Bassett filly foal from the family of star producer In Clover who sold to Blandford Bloodstock for €160,000 (US$193,909).