New Vocations announced today that entries have opened for its first All-Thoroughbred Virtual Horse Show.
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New Vocations Hosting All-Thoroughbred Virtual Show
New Vocations announced today that entries have opened for its first All-Thoroughbred Virtual Horse Show.
Polzin Named Director of Racing at Indiana Grand
Chris Polzin, director of racing and racing secretary at Arlington International Racecourse, is leaving Arlington and has accepted the same position at Indiana Grand.
Irish Racing Could Continue Even if Lockdown Tightens
The National Public Health Emergency Team appears to have delivered a major boost to the continuation of Irish racing after a letter from chief medical officer Dr. Tony Holohan suggested the sport could be exempt from a Level 5 shutdown.
Kingman Colt Tops Tattersalls Yearling Sale Opener
There was late drama at the opening session of Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Oct. 6 as Oliver St Lawrence secured the Kingman half brother to QIPCO Two Thousand Guineas (G1) hero Galileo Gold for 2,700,000 guineas (US$3,680,542).
Got Stormy Continues Turf Sprint Bid in Franklin County
Having passed her first test in a grass sprint at Kentucky Downs, Got Stormy readies for the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) Nov. 7 at Keeneland with a race on the same course and trip Oct. 9 in the Buffalo Trace Franklin County Stakes (G3T).
Committee Formed to Select HISA Board Members
Supporters of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act announced Oct. 6 the formation of a blue-ribbon nominating committee that will be responsible for selecting members of the board of directors of the HISA Authority and other committees.
Churchill Downs, Turfway Park Ready for Race Meets
Speaking during a videoconference of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund Advisory Committee, a Churchill Downs executive suggested the Louisville track may begin allowing limited attendance when it opens for its fall meet Oct. 25.
Maker Earns Preakness Weekend Trainer Bonus
Mike Maker took top prize in the Maryland Jockey Club’s $100,000 Sentient Jet Trainer Bonus offered to horsemen for their participation in stakes races over Preakness Weekend, Oct. 1-3, at Pimlico Race Course.
Former Churchill Downs GM Jerry Lawrence Dies at 81
Lawrence served as Churchill Downs’ general manager, executive vice president, and COO from 1984-91.
Gulfstream Park Championship Meet to Begin Dec. 2
The South Florida meet will offer a total of 75 stakes, including 41 graded stakes, worth $13.06 million in purses.
War of Will to Run in Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
War of Will, campaigned on turf in three starts this year, will change surfaces to run in the Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Nov. 7 at Keeneland, trainer Mark Casse said.
Eleven Juvenile Fillies to Line Up in Jessamine
Eleven juvenile fillies are expected to line up in the $150,000 JPMorgan Chase Jessamine Stakes (G2T), the feature Oct. 7 Keeneland, and vie for an automatic berth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1T) back at the Lexington oval Nov. 6.
Canadian Horsewoman Martha Gonzalez Dies at 58
Canadian horsewoman Martha Gonzalez, a successful owner and assistant trainer, died Oct. 4 in Toronto after a two-year fight with colon, liver, and lung cancer. She was 58.
Updates, Supplements to Wanamaker's October Online Sale
Led by Caravel’s third-place finish in the Hilltop Stakes at Pimlico on Saturday, Oct. 3, there are several updates and supplemental entries to Wanamaker’s October online auction that takes place Oct. 8.
Keeneland Catalogs 3,777 for November Sale
Keeneland announced Oct. 6 that it’s November Breeding Stock Sale has cataloged 3,777 horses. The 10-session auction will run Nov. 9-18 in Lexington.
Valiance to be Offered at Fasig-Tipton November Sale
Valiance, winner of the Juddmonte Spinster Stakes (G1) this past weekend, will be offered at this year’s Fasig-Tipton The November Sale Sunday, Nov. 8, at the company’s Newtown Paddocks in Lexington, Kentucky.
Valiance to be Offered at Fasig-Tipton November Sale
Valiance, winner of the Juddmonte Spinster Stakes (G1) this past weekend, will be offered at this year’s Fasig-Tipton The November Sale Sunday, Nov. 8, at the company’s Newtown Paddocks in Lexington, Kentucky.
Arc Winner Sottsass Retired to Coolmore Stud
Peter Brant announced Oct. 6 he is retiring Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) winner Sottsass, who will begin his stallion career next year at Coolmore Stud in Ireland.
Arc Winner Sottsass Retired to Coolmore Stud
Peter Brant announced Oct. 6 he is retiring Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) winner Sottsass, who will begin his stallion career next year at Coolmore Stud in Ireland.