Steve Avery, David Kyle, and Helen Otero have been named finalists for the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards’ Dedication to Breeding Award. A winner will be announced Nov. 5 during at virtual ceremony scheduled for 12:00 p.m. ET.
Category Archives: Horse Racing
Guineas Hero Kameko to Stand at Tweenhills in 2021
Qatar Racing’s QIPCO Two Thousand Guineas (G1) winner Kameko will be retired to stand at Tweenhills Stud in Gloucestershire at the end of 2020.
Blame Debbie Takes on Elders in Rood & Riddle Dowager
Graded-stakes placed and distance-loving Siberian Iris is a strong contender to Blame Debbie in the Rood and Riddle Dowager Stakes (G3T).
The Revenant Upsets Palace Pier to Take QEII
Francis-Henri Graffard’s patient approach with The Revenant was handsomely rewarded Oct. 17 when the French raider upset odds-on shot Palace Pier to win the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes Sponsored by QIPCO (G1) at Ascot Racecourse.
Trio From Lure Return in Knickerbocker
Apparently a six-day delay did little to help the New York Racing Association round up a full field for the $150,000 Knickerbocker Stakes (G2T).
Addeybb Goes One Better to Land Champion Stakes
Addeybb put in a performance befitting of the occasion to finally land his first top-level race in Britain with a frighteningly-good performance to take the Oct. 17 QIPCO Champion Stakes (G1) at Ascot Racecourse.
Wonderful Tonight Earns Rare Double in Fillies & Mares
Wonderful Tonight completed a rare group 1 double, progressing from a top win at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) meeting just two weeks earlier to run away with the Oct. 17 QIPCO British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes (G1) at Ascot Racecourse.
Trio From Lure Returns in Knickerbocker
Apparently a six-day delay did little to help the New York Racing Association round up a full field for the $150,000 Knickerbocker Stakes (G2T).
Wonderful Tonight Bags Champions Fillies & Mares
Wonderful Tonight completed a rare group 1 double, progressing from a top win at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) meeting just two weeks earlier to run away with the Oct. 17 QIPCO British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes (G1) at Ascot Racecourse.
Doyle Lands First Group 1 in Champions Sprint Stakes
Hollie Doyle described her group 1 breakthrough as “a dream come true” after Glen Shiel gamely denied Brando to win the Oct. 17 QIPCO British Champions Sprint Stakes (G1) at Ascot Racecourse by a nose.
Ascot Glory for King as Trueshan Wins Long Distance Cup
Alan King’s love affair with Ascot continued Oct. 17 as the trainer known for his success over jumps added his latest big-race victory on the flat thanks to Trueshan’s devastating performance in the British Champions Long Distance Cup (G2).
81 Students Attend Annual Equine Veterinary Event
Eighty-one veterinary students from 10 North American veterinary colleges attended the fifth annual Cavalcade Student Education Event Day.
Fifth Annual Equine Veterinary Student Event
Eighty-one veterinary students from 10 North American veterinary colleges attended the fifth annual Cavalcade Student Education Event Day.
McMahon of Saratoga Announces 2021 Stud Fees
Leading New York third-crop sire Central Banker will stand for a reduced fee.
St. Elias Stables Names New Executive Director
Delk will be responsible for, among other things, identifying yearlings and horses of racing age for purchase and monitoring and advising on their development and race plans.
Late Rally Lifts Stunning Sky to Valley View Victory
Stunning Sky would not be denied Oct. 16 as she delivered a focused outside rally in deep stretch to eliminate Princess Grace’s clear advantage and score a half-length victory in the Pin Oak Valley View Stakes (G3T) on the turf at Keeneland.
Grade 1 Turf Classics Share Spotlight at Woodbine
Seven fillies and mares will vie for top honors in the CA$600,000 E.P. Taylor Stakes (G1T), while eight starters chase top prize in the CA$300,000 Northern Dancer Turf Stakes (G1T) Oct. 18 at Woodbine.
Magical's Bid a Highlight on Champions Day
Magical is back for more. In a year when her long-time nemesis Enable underwhelmed, the Aidan O’Brien-trained mare has had arguably her best season to date with three group 1 wins to her name already.
Clem, Holden, Lyons Up for TIEA Leadership Award
Wayne Clem, Christy Holden, and Matt Lyons have been named finalists for the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards’ Leadership Award—Breeding. A winner will be announced Nov. 5 during at virtual ceremony scheduled for 12:00 p.m. ET.
Tiz the Law Records Last NY Breeze Before Breeders' Cup
Sackatoga Stable’s New York-bred Tiz the Law recorded his final breeze at Belmont Park Oct. 16 in preparation for the Nov. 7 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at Keeneland. The son of Constitution registered six furlongs in 1:12.26 over a fast main track.