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Britain Struggling with Declining Foal Crop

A foal crop that has declined 22% in five years is making it tough in Britain to maintain a strong racing product.

Foal Crop for 2013 Projected to Hold Steady

The Jockey Club said Aug. 11 the North American registered Thoroughbred foal crop for 2013 should hold steady with the number in 2012.

2012 Yearling Sale Performance Factor

The plunging foal crop size should result in higher auction yearling prices as supply comes back more in line with demand.

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Foal Crop Expected to Drop 8.5% in 2012

The Jockey Club is projecting a 2012 North American registered Thoroughbred foal crop of 24,700 in 2012 it was announced Aug. 13.

Racing Secretaries Meet to Address Issues

Racing secretaries from around the country have begun meeting to address common issues.

2009 Foal Crop Projected to Decline 3.3%

The Jockey Club is projecting a 2009 North American registered Thoroughbred foal crop of 35,400, a decline of 3.3% from the revised estimate of 36,600 registered foals for 2008.

Will Gloom Turn to Doom for Ohio Racing?

The Ohio horseracing and breeding industry always seems to be at a crossroads. With 2008 almost three months old, negative trends continue and near-term relief isn't in sight.

Small Foal Crop, Competition Impacts New Jersey

Discontinuation of the New Jersey Futurity, which dates to 1946, is symptomatic of problems in the state's racing and breeding industry.

2005 Foal Production to Remain Steady

The Jockey Club projects a North American registered Thoroughbred foal crop of 37,200 in 2005, equivalent to the forecast for this year.

Oversupply or Underdemand?

By Ray Paulick -- Just as the size of Kentucky's foal crop was peaking, purses at the state's racetracks began to decline.

Many Kentucky Mares Now Holding Pregnancies at Normal Rate; Impact Seen at 21% of Crop

An informal survey of Central Kentucky farms on May 21 suggests the worst may be over as far as mare reproductive loss syndrome is concerned. While heavy losses already have been incurred, particularly involving maiden and barren mares bred in February, the good news is that mares bred from late March on appear to be holding their pregnancies at close to normal percentages. Based on the surveys and on the normal distribution of Kentucky foals born between January and June, The Blood-Horse estimates the 2002 Kentucky foal crop will decrease by no more than 21%.

2001 Foal Crop Projected at 37,300

The Jockey Club is projecting a 2001 registered Thoroughbred foal crop of 37,300, marking the fourth consecutive increase in foal crop size.