Jesus’ Team, who finished third in the Oct. 3 Preakness Stakes (G1), has taken up temporary residence at trainer Kenny McPeek’s Magdalena Farm in Lexington before moving to Keeneland on Friday to begin preparation for a start in the Breeders’ Cup.
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Breeders’ Cup Classic or Dirt Mile Next for Jesus’ Team
Jesus’ Team, who finished third in the Oct. 3 Preakness Stakes (G1), has taken up temporary residence at trainer Kenny McPeek’s Magdalena Farm in Lexington before moving to Keeneland on Friday to begin preparation for a start in the Breeders’ Cup.
TERF Awards $108,000 in Grants to Nine Organizations
With the vision and mission of bettering the life of Thoroughbred, TERF primarily aims to support students in pursuit of education in Equine Medicine and to fund research efforts which better the life of the Thoroughbred horse.
The Lir Jet to Give Bell First Breeders' Cup Runner
Michael Bell will saddle his first Breeders’ Cup runner next month when his Royal Ascot-winning juvenile The Lir Jet tackles a mile for the first time.
Improbable Maintains Lead in BC Classic Rankings
Whitney (G1) and Awesome Again Stakes (G1) winner Improbable maintained his lead in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic Rankings, while Tom’s d’Etat rose to No. 2 and the filly Swiss Skydiver enters the top 10 at No. 7.
Magic Attitude Pursues Second G1 in Queen Elizabeth II
Magic Attitude is likely to start as the favorite in the Oct. 10 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Presented by Dixiana (G1T), a $500,000 1 1/8-mile turf test that is considered the most prestigious race in the U.S. for 3-year-old grass fillies.
Secretariat Festival to be Held Virtually
Headlining the 2020 Secretariat Virtual Festival are Hall of Fame jockey Ron Turcotte and author/family historian Kate Chenery Tweedy, daughter of Penny Chenery.
Group 1 Winner Fancy Blue Retired Due to Injury
Every trainer needs a flagship horse to kickstart their career and Donnacha O’Brien says he will never forget the importance of dual group 1 winner Fancy Blue on his racing life.
Derby Museum's "Right to Ride" Exhibit Opens Oct. 16
Fearless female jockeys and their journey to break down barriers in Thoroughbred racing take center stage in the Kentucky Derby Museum’s new exhibit, “Right to Ride” opening Oct. 16.
Fasig-Tipton Catalogs 264 Entries for The November Sale
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 264 entries for The November Sale, the company’s selected mixed sale to be held in Lexington Nov. 8. The single-session sale will begin at 2 pm.
IFHA Conference Analyzes Racing Coverage in Pandemic
Second International Conference of Horseracing Authorities discussion examines how adapting the broadcast, production, and media experience to a COVID-19 racing and sporting landscape.
Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Yearling Sale on Par With 2019
The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Fall Yearlings Sale closed on a strong note Oct. 6, as the auction conducted at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in uncertain times due to COVID-19 held its own when compared to last year’s auction.
Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Yearling Sale on Par With 2019
The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Fall Yearlings Sale closed on a strong note Oct. 6, as the auction conducted at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in uncertain times due to COVID-19 held its own when compared to last year’s auction.
Steward and Racing Secretary Leigh Dies at 73
Rick Leigh, a longtime racing official who served as racing secretary at Turfway Park and a steward at Keeneland, died Oct. 4 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, Ky. He was 73.
New Vocations Hosting All-Thoroughbred Virtual Show
New Vocations announced today that entries have opened for its first All-Thoroughbred Virtual Horse Show.
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).