Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning owner Paul Pompa Jr. died at age 62 Oct. 9, Pompa’s cousin-in-law and stable manager Jerry McClenin confirmed.
Category Archives: Horse Racing
Noble Mission Relocating to Japan for 2021
Multiple group 1 winner Noble Mission, the sire of grade 1 winner Code of Honor, will stand the 2021 breeding season at Shizunai Stallion Station in Japan, according to a release from the Japan Bloodhorse Breeders’ Association.
Armistice Day Returns to Tapeta for Durham Cup
After finding the competition in the Ricoh Woodbine Mile (G1T) just out of reach, Armistice Day, owned by Bruce Lunsford and Lansdon Robbins, faces an easier cast of six rivals in the $125,000 Durham Cup Stakes (G3) Oct. 11 at Woodbine.
Dayoutoftheoffice Rolls in the Frizette
Dayoutoftheoffice, by Into Mischief, held favored Vequist safe in the one-turn mile Frizette Stakes (G1) at Belmont Park. The winner races for trainer Timothy Hamm and breeder Siena Farm.
Rerouted St Mark's Basilica Shines in Dewhurst
A week spent soul searching and questioning events ended in the way it so often does for trainer Aidan O’Brien—with a group 1 victory in one of Europe’s most prestigious races.
Jackie's Warrior Preserves Perfect Record in Champagne
Jackie’s Warrior kept his perfect record intact and drew off to a solid victory Oct. 10 in the $250,000 Champagne Stakes (G1) at Belmont Park.
Louisiana-Bred Program Changes Bylaws to Grow Foal Crop
The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association made two significant bylaw changes. One change allows breeders to send their mares to out-of-state stallions every year and still allow their foals to be eligible Louisiana-breds.
Got Stormy Nips Into Mystic in Franklin County Thriller
Got Stormy only led for one stride of the $150,000 Buffalo Trace Franklin County Stakes (G3T) at Keeneland Oct. 9, but it was the stride that mattered.
Proposal Made on Shipping Horses Between Britain and EU
A 14-page plan includes equalizing equine health protocols between the EU and Britain, digital passports to facilitate seamless transport high-health status horses, and zero tariffs for cross-border movement.
Louisiana-Bred Program Opens to Out-of-State Sires
The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association made two significant bylaw changes. One change allows breeders to send their mares to out-of-state stallions every year and still allow their foals to be eligible Louisiana-breds.
Podcast: Kenny McPeek Talks Swiss Skydiver
Kenny Rice of The Kenny Rice Horse Racing Show recently spoke with Kenny McPeek, the trainer of Preakness Stakes (G1)-winning filly Swiss Skydiver.
Emerald Downs to Increase Purses 10%
Emerald Downs announced Oct. 9 a 10% purse increase for all races over the final three weeks of its race meet, covering Oct. 14-29.
KY Committee Authorizes Funding for Scoping Study
The Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council authorized the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to spend up to $30,000 to participate in a scoping study of the lungs of 2-year-olds led by Dr. Warwick Bayly.
Megacity Could Cap Rewarding Monmouth Meet for Stephens
Even if Megacity delivers the first graded stakes victory of John Stephens’ lengthy career in the $150,000 Monmouth Stakes (G3T) at Monmouth Park Oct. 10, it won’t have quite the same impact that it might for other trainers.
Brown Sends Out Strong Duo in Sands Point
Trainer Chad Brown will seek to win his fourth Sands Point trophy Oct. 10. Christophe Clement saddles grade 2 winner Speaktomeofsummer to challenge the strong Brown entry.
Appleby Hails Pinatubo as Godolphin Ace is Retired
Godolphin have announced the immediate retirement of last year’s champion 2-year-old and three-time group 1 winner Pinatubo.
Futurity, Matron Could Offer Path to Breeders' Cup
The Oct. 11 doubleheader of the Futurity Stakes (G3T) and the Matron Stakes (G3T) at Belmont Park offer a pair of six-furlong, non-Lasix graded turf stakes for 2-year-olds, each with a modest purse of $100,000.
Serengeti Empress to Make Final Start in Breeders' Cup
Serengeti Empress is scheduled to make her final start in the Nov. 7 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) at Keeneland before she is retired and bred to Into Mischief next year, trainer Tom Amoss said.
Futurity, Matron Could Offer Path to the Breeders' Cup
The Oct. 11 doubleheader of the Futurity Stakes (G3T) and the Matron Stakes (G3T) at Belmont Park offer a pair of six-furlong, non-Lasix graded turf stakes for 2-year-olds, each with a modest purse of $100,000.
Civil Union Seeks First Grade 1 Victory in Flower Bowl
Allen Stable’s Civil Union will look to build on her three-race win streak Oct. 10 at Belmont Park when she meets a field of familiar rivals in the $250,000 Flower Bowl Stakes (G1T) going 1 1/4 miles on the inner turf.