Costanzo, a native of Chicago who has worked in the racing office since 2009, had served as stakes coordinator at Gulfstream for five years before becoming assistant racing secretary last year.
Category Archives: Horse Racing
Thoroughbred Owner Cohen Approved to Become Mets' Owner
Steve Cohen, a partner in Sol Kumin’s various Thoroughbred ownership groups, received approval Oct. 30 from Major League Baseball owners to become the owner of the New York Mets.
Emerald Downs Concludes Safe Meet With Record Handle
Emerald Downs concluded its 38-day 2020 racing season with record average daily handle. The track’s 25th season was conducted with strict COVID-19 protocols and without spectators.
Awesome Again, Milwaukee Brew Join Old Friends Farm
Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farm near Georgetown, Ky., announced Oct. 30 the arrival of two new stallions: multiple graded stakes winners Awesome Again and Milwaukee Brew.
Trying to Parlay Breeders' Cup Success Into Sales Ring
In the “what have you done for me lately” mindset, there is no better advertising for a horse being offered for auction than a top performance on racing’s biggest stage.
Dreaming of Drew Seeks Stakes Win in Princess Elizabeth
Trained by Barbara Minshall, Dreaming of Drew enters the Princess Elizabeth after finishing fourth in the Natalma Stakes (G1T) and second in the Catch a Glimpse Stakes at Woodbine.
GMAX Timing for Del Mar Turf After Summer Course Survey
Del Mar announced Oct. 30 that the GMAX timing system will be in use for turf races during the fall meet that begins Oct. 31 after a survey of its turf course. Turf races were hand-timed there this summer following initial timing inconsistencies.
Almond Eye Returns to Action in Tenno Sho Autumn
Almond Eye, a 5-year-old daughter of Lord Kanaloa (JPN), has made only two starts this year, including a victory in the May 17 Victoria Mile (G1) over this course. She was second last time out in the Yasuda Kinen (G1) June 7.
Weld Looks for First BC Win With Tarnawa in Turf
Dermot Weld believes Tarnawa is “unquestionably” the best chance he has yet had to break his duck at the Breeders’ Cup where the 4-year-old filly will likely contest the Nov. 7 Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1T).
Arizona Retired to Coolmore's Castlehyde Stud
Last year’s Coventry Stakes (G2) winner Arizona has been retired and will stand at Coolmore’s Castlehyde Stud for 2021, the operation revealed Oct. 30.
Dayoutoftheoffice, Essential Quality Breeze for BC
A week before their time on the Breeders’ Cup stage at Keeneland Nov. 6 during “Future Stars Friday,” some of the country’s leading 2-year-olds recorded breezes in Kentucky Oct. 30.
Serengeti Empress Part of Politi Family
Serengeti Empress is preparing for her final start on the racetrack in the Nov. 7 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) at Keeneland, but her time with owner Joel Politi and family is far from over.
New York-Bred Program Changes Resident Mare Rules
Mares bought outside New York at public auction are now eligible for resident mare status.
Well-bred Speculating to Enter Stud in Manitoba
The unraced son of Megalia d’Oro is a half brother to multiple grade 1 winner Well Armed.
California Stewards Hear Details on Justify Case
The post-race finding, investigation, and actions of the California Horse Racing Board and its staff following a finding of scopolamine in a post-race test of Justify after he won the 2018 Santa Anita Derby (G1) were revisited Oct. 29.
Del Mar Opens Oct. 31 for 15-Day Fall Meet
Following a Santa Anita Park autumn meeting that was free of on-track equine fatalities, California racing shifts to Del Mar Oct. 31 for the seaside track’s 15-day fall meeting.
Successful Fasig-Tipton Sale Closes Yearling Season
After early season disruptions, the North American yearling sales market regained its footing and ended on a solid note with the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October Yearlings Sale posting figures slightly below last year’s record-setting auction.
Tracks, Industry Groups to Jointly Fund Lasix Study
A group of industry-leading organizations and racetracks have agreed to jointly fund North America’s largest study on the effects of furosemide and on the prevalence and severity of exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage in 2-year-old racehorses.
Four Supplemental Entries to The November Sale
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged four new supplemental entries to The November Sale that will be held on Sunday, Nov. 8, in Lexington, beginning at 2 p.m. ET.
Oaklawn Announces Safety, Integrity Initiatives for '21
Oaklawn Park announced Oct. 29 a series of significant proposed safety and integrity enhancements planned for its 2021 racing season, subject to legislative approval.