Mick Kinane hailed John Oxx “a fantastic trainer and an outstanding gentleman” on Oct. 12 after the trainer of Sea The Stars (IRE) announced he is to retire at the end of the season.
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Legendary Mare Winx Loses Her First Foal
The connections of Winx are mourning the loss of the legendary mare’s first foal. Winx, who was in foal to I Am Invincible, lost “a beautiful filly” Oct. 13.
TCA Appoints Five New Directors
Thoroughbred Charities of America announced today the appointment of Leah O’Meara, Andy Hils, Erik Johnson, Marshall Gramm, and Marette Farrell to its Board of Directors.
Virtual IFHA Conference Discusses Working in Pandemic
The 54th International Conference of Horseracing Authorities, organized by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), continued today with a discussion on participating and working in racing during the on-going pandemic.
Virtual IFHA Conference to Discuss Working in Pandemic
The 54th International Conference of Horseracing Authorities, organized by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), continued today with a discussion on participating and working in racing during the on-going pandemic.
Peace and Justice Gets First Black-Type Winner
Magic Oaks’ Like a Saltshaker became the first stakes winner for sire Peace and Justice Oct. 12 when the gelding took the Fitz Dixon Jr. Memorial Juvenile Stakes at Presque Isle Downs.
Central Kentucky Riding for Hope to Host Virtual Gala
Central Kentucky Riding for Hope (CKRH), a nonprofit organization that provides equine-assisted therapies and activities to more than 300 individuals with disabilities each year, is hosting a virtual gala.
Day 1 of Tattersalls Book 2 Surpasses Expectations
Pinning down expectations in such uncertain times is not straightforward. Nonetheless, even the hopes of the most optimistic out there are likely to have been surpassed on day one of Book 2 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale.
Pinhookers Could Boost OBS October Sale Market
As the already shrinking Thoroughbred buyer base has become even smaller due to impacts from COVID-19 and other factors in 2020, the Ocala Breeders’ Sales October Sale taking place Oct. 13-14 may rely more upon pinhookers for support.
On Racing: Hall of Fame Trainer Gary Jones Dies at 76
Gary Jones, who died at home in Del Mar on the evening of Oct. 11 at age 76, was as hard on himself as he was kind to others. He was the man with the talk show comeback and the snappy one-liner long before Bob Baffert took the stage.
Funeral Arrangements Set for Pompa
Funeral and visitation arrangements have been made for Paul Pompa Jr., who died Oct. 9 at age 62. The Thoroughbred owner achieved winning the 2008 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) as a partner in Big Brown.
Sweetontheladies Retired to Pleasant Acres Stallions
Grade 1-placed, stakes-winning son of Twirling Candy will stand for $2,500.
Happy Saver Jumps Up in NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll
When the votes were tallied in the latest National Thoroughbred Racing Association Top 3-Year-Old Thoroughbred Poll, Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) winner Happy Saver found himself among the elite.
MyRacehorse Named New Owner of the Year
MyRacehorse has been named the 2020 New Owner of the Year, presented by New York Thoroughbred Breeders, OwnerView announced Oct. 12.
Keeneland, Belmont Have Notable 2-Year-Old Winners
Racing at Keeneland and Belmont Park produced several 2-year-old winners with notable pedigrees this past week, including Miss Eau de Vie and Cousin Larry at Keeneland, and the $1.05 million purchase, Malathaat, at Belmont Park, among others.
Dettori: 'Enable's the Horse I've Loved Most'
The story of Enable has been entwined with that of Frankie Dettori over the last four seasons, and as news broke of her retirement Oct. 12, her greatest ally and fan paid an emotional tribute to the mare that has lit up recent seasons.
Wondermare Enable Retired
The curtain has come down on Enable’s glittering career after connections opted against having one final start and retired the 6-year-old wondermare Oct. 12 with immediate effect.
Salute With Honor Completes Casse Exacta in Durham Cup
Salute With Honor earns the first stakes victory of his career in frontrunning fashion.
Second of July Rallies to Upset Futurity
Bryan Hilliard’s homebred Second of July rallied from next to last to upset favorite After Five in the $100,000 Futurity Stakes (G3T) Oct. 11 at Belmont Park, earning himself a spot in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G2T) Nov. 6 at Keeneland.
Bankruptcy Judge Rules in Support of Zayat Receiver
A U.S. bankruptcy court judge ruled Oct. 9 in favor of retaining Elizabeth Woodward and consultant Gatewood Bell in their role as the managers of financially trouble Zayat Stables.