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Median Sets Record at Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Sale

The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training ended its two-day run Tuesday in Maryland with an auction record median price. But the average price suffered a small setback from 2006, and the gross revenue declined to a greater degree with fewer horses sold.

 Tuesday, May 22, 2007

High Finance Could Lead to West Point Attention

For the second time in the Triple Crown races this year, the West Point Thoroughbreds syndicate will be sending a runner postward when High Finance competes in Saturday's Belmont Stakes (gr. I).

 Friday, June 09, 2006

Auction of Flashy Bull Memorabilia Benefits Charities

An auction of Flashy Bull memorabilia that was part of his run in the 132nd Kentucky Derby, raised $5,450 for a pair of horse racing charities, West Point Thoroughbreds president and founder Terry Finley, announced Thursday.

 Thursday, May 18, 2006

Group Formed to Pursue Partners for NYRA Franchise

A group formed under the name Empire Racing Associates will try to join up with partners to make a bid on the expiring franchise to run Aqueduct, Belmont and Saratoga race tracks.

 Tuesday, March 07, 2006

New Breeders' Cup Board Ready to Tackle Major Issues

The new and streamlined board of directors of Breeders' Cup believes it's prepared to tackle several major issues, including the organization's joint operating agreement with the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, a budget, and a possible increase in purses for the World Thoroughbred Championships.

 Tuesday, January 17, 2006

West Point Thoroughbreds Partners With Aladdin Resort & Casino

Racing partnership company West Point Thoroughbreds, announced Monday it has finalized a marketing agreement making it the "Official Racing Partnership" of the Aladdin Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

 Monday, December 05, 2005

Bomze Re-Elected as NYTHA President

Richard Bomze was re-elected as New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA) president for his third term.

 Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Yolanda B. Too to Contest Distaff

West Point Thoroughbreds' 3-year-old filly Yolanda B. Too, who lost a narrow decision to unbeaten Nothing But Fun in the Cotillion Handicap Oct. 1, was proclaimed to be on target for the $2 million Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) by trainer Rick Violette Jr. after a workout Monday morning at Aqueduct.

 Monday, October 17, 2005

Thoroughbred Thank You Fund to Host Families at Breeders' Cup

The Thoroughbred Thank You Fund, established by 1986 West Point graduate and retired Army officer Terry Finley, plans to bring 200 New York-based military personnel and West Point cadets to the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships at Belmont Park Oct. 29. Included will be New York reservists from the 369th Harlem Hellfighters Battalion and the 69th Infantry, who recently returned from tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.

 Wednesday, October 12, 2005

West Point Names Carlson V.P. of Marketing

West Point Thoroughbreds, one of racing's most successful racing partnership companies, announced the hiring of sports marketing executive Kerry Carlson as the company's first vice president of marketing.

 Wednesday, August 10, 2005

Thoroughbred Thank You Fund Brings Soldiers to Breeders' Cup

The "Thoroughbred Thank You Fund" will bring New York-based military personnel and West Point cadets as special guests to the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships at Belmont Park Oct. 29.

 Thursday, July 28, 2005

Grade II Winner Seattle Fitz Retired

West Point Thoroughbreds' Seattle Fitz, first in three graded stakes this year, has been retired from racing because of an ankle injury.

 Wednesday, October 06, 2004

Breeders' Cup Elects 13 to Board of Directors

The Breeders' Cup Limited announced the election of 13 members to its board of directors through the proportional shareholder voting system by Breeders' Cup foal and stallion nominators.

 Wednesday, August 04, 2004

Seattle Fitz To Skip Suburban and Point to Whitney

West Point Thoroughbreds' Seattle Fitz, who posted impressive back-to-back victories in the (gr. III) Schaefer at Pimlico and the (gr. II) Brooklyn Handicap at Belmont, will skip the Suburban Handicap (gr. I) on July 3 and make his next start in the $750,000 Whitney Handicap (gr. I) on Aug. 7 at Saratoga.

 Wednesday, June 23, 2004

Seattle Fitz Headed to Brooklyn

West Point Thoroughbreds' Seattle Fitz, the handy winner of the (gr. III) Schaefer Handicap at Pimlico on Preakness Day, will be entered in Saturday's $250,000 Brooklyn Handicap (gr. II) at Belmont Park, according to West Point president Terry Finley.

 Tuesday, June 08, 2004

Seattle Fitz Works Strongly for Gulfstream Park 'Cap

West Point Thorougbreds' Seattle Fitz, runner-up to Medaglia d'Oro in the Feb. 7 Donn Handicap (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park, worked four furlongs in :47 1/5 at Palm Meadows Training Center March 29 in preparation for the April 3 Gulfstream Park Handicap (gr. II).

 Monday, March 29, 2004

Seattle Fitz Digs Deep for Game Aqueduct Win

Seattle Fitz held off even-money favorite Evening Attire for a nose victory in the $110,000 Aqueduct Handicap (gr. III) Saturday at Aqueduct.

 Saturday, January 17, 2004

TVG Airs Sales Feature Sunday, Monday

After a substantial absence, TVG is back in the feature-story business. On Sunday, Feb. 16, the network will air the first installment of a two-part series titled "In Training: The Sales," which will conclude the following evening. Airtime both nights is 8-8:30 p.m. ET.

 Wednesday, February 12, 2003

WinStar Farm Purchases Majority Interest in Erinsouthernman

WinStar Farm has purchased a majority interest in the juvenile colt Erinsouthernman from West Point Thoroughbreds. Erinsouthernman most recently finished third in the Oct. 5 Champagne Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park.

 Tuesday, October 29, 2002

West Point Thoroughbreds Active at Pearls of Dubai Sale

West Point Thoroughbreds, an American-based operation that puts together partnerships for racing and pinhooking, purchased two of the most expensive horses Saturday at the Emirates Racing Association's third Pearls of Dubai international sale in Dubai.

 Sunday, October 13, 2002

Here and There

Brief items on racing and breeding.

 Friday, November 17, 2000
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