Topped by a $4.1 million Curlin colt bought by Sheikh Mohammed’s Godolphin, the bull continued to run at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale when the Sept. 10 second session was a continuation of Monday’s strong opener.
Monthly Archives: September 2019
Bull Market Continues at Keeneland Yearling Sale
Topped by a $4.1 million Curlin colt bought by Sheikh Mohammed’s Godolphin, the bull continued to run at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale when the Sept. 10 second session was a continuation of Monday’s strong opener.
Lady's Golden Guy First Winner for Golden Ticket
Lady’s Golden Guy marked the first winner for freshman sire Golden Ticket when he rallied to a debut victory Sept. 10 at Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack.
Monmouth's Major MATCH Players Get Home-Field Advantage
The only two MATCH Series competitors with two wins each in their respective divisions are poised to have a major impact in the Sept. 28 championship round at Monmouth Park.
$2.9M War Front Colt Means 'Everything' to Airdrie
Godolphin went to $2.9 million to land the striking dark bay or brown yearling consigned as Hip 258, with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his team of advisors bidding from the back ring.
Qurbaan Retired to Shadwell Stud
The son of Speightstown won the Bernard Baruch Handicap (G2T) for the second time Sept. 2. He retires having won or placed in nine graded stakes. Shadwell also announced the retirement of grade 3 winner Shagaf to the Indiana Stallion Station.
McKinzie Retains Lead in Breeders' Cup Classic Rankings
Coming off a very quiet week in the Classic Division, the latest Breeders’ Cup Classic Rankings remain virtually the same as the results from last week’s poll. McKinzie leads the Top Ten, with the next six positions staying intact from Sept. 3.
Record Number of Entrants Compete at Charity Horse Show
More than 450 horses competed in the All-Thoroughbred Charity Horse Show.
Churchill Downs September Meeting Opens Sept. 13
Horse racing on the thriving Kentucky circuit shifts to Churchill Downs Friday, Sept. 13 with a 10-race program at 12:45 p.m. EDT as the Louisville racetrack opens its seventh September Meet for an action-packed 11-date run through Sunday, Sept. 29.
Qurbaan Retired to Stud at Shadwell
The son of Speightstown won the Bernard Baruch Handicap for the second time Sept. 2. He retires having won or placed in nine graded stakes. Shadwell also announced the retirement of grade 3 winner Shagaf to the Indiana Stallion Station.
Thoroughbred Charities of America Awards Annual Grants
Thoroughbred Charities of America announced today that grants totaling nearly $475,000 have been awarded to 64 approved organizations.
Little Change in NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
With no grade 1 races contested this past weekend, there was little movement in the NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll released Sept. 9.
Slim Shadey Stands Up at Old Friends
Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement farm based in Georgetown, Ky., today welcomed long-time turf hero Slim Shadey (GB).
War Front Colt Out of Believe You Can Brings $2.9M
Godolphin went to $2.9 million to land the striking dark bay or brown yearling consigned as Hip 258, with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his team of advisors bidding from the back ring.
Godolphin Scores Son of Curlin for Staggering $4.1M
A simple bidding competition turned into an all-out war Sept. 10 for a $4.1 million striking son of Curlin out of Bounding, a champion sprinter in New Zealand. When the battle was over, Godolphin emerged victorious on a final bid of $4.1 million.
Thoroughbred Charities of America Awards Grants
Thoroughbred Charities of America announced today that grants totaling nearly $475,000 have been awarded to 64 approved organizations.
Apollo App Progressive Step to Aggregated Vet Reports
Application aims to provide better access to vet records both before and after a sale.
Godolphin Strikes Early for Point of Honor Half Sister
Hip 199 sent the Sept. 10 second session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale off to a strong start. The daughter of Union Rags was the first to reach the seven-figure mark when she was knocked down to Godolphin for $1 million.
Jockey David Cabrera Notches Career Win 1,000
Jockey David Cabrera, looking to build on the most successful season of his career in 2018, secured a milestone victory Sept. 9 at Prairie Meadows.
Street Sense Colt Tops Minnesota Yearling Sale
A Minnesota-bred colt by Street Sense was purchased by Lothenbach Stables for $82,000, topping the Sept. 8 Minnesota Thoroughbred Association’s Yearling Sale at Canterbury Park’s Expo Center in Shakopee, Minn.