In advance of the upcoming California Fall Yearlings Sale at Los Alamitos, Fasig-Tipton has announced COVID-19 protocols that will be in place in accordance with California regulations.
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Fasig-Tipton Announces Protocols for California Sale
In advance of the upcoming California Fall Yearlings Sale at Los Alamitos, Fasig-Tipton has announced COVID-19 protocols that will be in place in accordance with California regulations.
Lope de Vega Colt Leads the Way at Tattersalls Book 2
Six-figure bids came thick and fast Oct. 13 as Book 2 of the October Yearling Sale continued to buck the market trends seen elsewhere during a sales season that has supplied more than its share of challenges.
Lope de Vega Colt Leads the Way at Tattersalls Book 2
Six-figure bids came thick and fast Oct. 13 as Book 2 of the October Yearling Sale continued to buck the market trends seen elsewhere during a sales season that has supplied more than its share of challenges.
Not This Time Filly Tops OBS Selected Yearling Sale
A filly sired by red-hot stallion Not This Time was purchased by Tonja Terranova, agent, for $225,000 to top the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s Selected Sale of Yearlings Oct. 13.
Not This Time Filly Tops OBS Selected Yearling Sale
A filly sired by red-hot stallion Not This Time was purchased by Tonja Terranova, agent, for $225,000 to top the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s Selected Sale of Yearlings Oct. 13.
Rachel Martell Promoted at Equine Analysis Systems
Martell has been promoted to operations manager.
Rachel Martell Promoted at Equine Analysis Systems
Martell has been promoted to operations manager.
Sam Houston Adds Stakes for 2021 Thoroughbred Meet
Sam Houston Race Park will offer an expanded stakes schedule for its lengthened 46-day Thoroughbred season that begins Jan. 8. Three new $75,000 stakes join the track’s schedule, featuring $2.4 million in purses, up from $1.8 million in 2020.
T.I.P. to Offer Awards for Thoroughbred Polo Horses
The Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) and United States Polo Association (USPA) announced today that they will recognize Thoroughbreds that are excelling as polo horses through six awards that will be offered annually, starting this year.
Gulfstream Park Works Toward Return of Fans
The Stronach Group has been working toward a plan to allow spectators to return to Gulfstream Park for the Championship Meet at a reduced capacity, said the organization’s Bill Badgett, executive director of Florida racing operations.
Limited Attendance Permitted at Laurel Park
Laurel Park will reopen Thursday, Oct. 15, to a limited number of patrons after having received the go-ahead from Anne Arundel County government.
Grade 2 Winner and Millionaire Earner Gunnevera Retired
Multiple graded stakes winner Gunnevera, unraced since a third-place finish in the Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (G1) in March 2019, has been retired, said Alex Sano, trainer Antonio Sano’s son and assistant.
Grade 2 Winner and Millionaire Earner Gunnevera Retired
Multiple graded stakes winner Gunnevera, unraced since a third-place finish in the Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (G1) in March 2019, has been retired, said Alex Sano, trainer Antonio Sano’s son and assistant.
Group 1 Winner Earthlight Retired to Kildangan Stud
Godolphin’s top-class Earthlight has been retired following his second place in the Qatar Prix de la Foret (G1) earlier this month and will take up stallion duties at Darley’s Kildangan Stud in Ireland.
Group 1 Winner Earthlight Retired to Kildangan Stud
Godolphin’s top-class Earthlight has been retired following his second place in the Qatar Prix de la Foret (G1) earlier this month and will take up stallion duties at Darley’s Kildangan Stud in Ireland.
Antoinette Seeks First Graded Win in Valley View
Godolphin’s Antoinette, who was most recently runner-up in the Sept. 19 Belmont Oaks Invitational (G1T) at Belmont Park, tops a field of a dozen 3-year-old fillies entered in the $150,000 Pin Oak Valley View (G3)T Oct. 16 at Keeneland.
Stablemates Aquaphobia, Big Agenda to Meet in Sycamore
Mike Maker will saddle grade 1 winner Aquaphobia and Big Agenda in the $150,000 Sycamore Stakes (G3T) Oct. 15 at Keeneland as he tries to repeat his victory in the 1 1/2-mile turf event for 3-year-olds and up from a year ago with Marzo.
Spendthrift Lowers Stud Fees for 15 of 21 Stallions
Malibu Moon’s fee dropped the most, to $35,000 from $60,000. Leading sire Into Mischief is the only stallion with a higher fee. Five stallions will have fees that remain unchanged for 2021.
Louisiana Derby to Remain at 1 3/16 Miles Next Year
In releasing its 2020-21 stakes schedule Oct. 12, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots announced its lengthier series of preps for 3-year-olds at the track would continue, citing deep entries when introduced at extended distances this year.