Marquee Miss Edges Nickname at Oaklawn
Marquee Miss edged 1-2 favorite Nickname in the $100,000 Martha Washington Stakes Feb. 6 at Oaklawn Park, acing her graded debut for trainer Ingrid Mason.
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Eleventh Keeneland Session Shows Gains
Topped by a $170,000 colt by first-crop sire The Factor, the Keeneland September yearling sale's 11th session posted gains as the auction continued to stay in positive territory overall.
F-T Kentucky July Sale Catalogs 332 Yearlings
Fasig-Tipton Kentucky announces its July Sale of selected yearlings will have a catalog of 332 yearlings. The July 9 auction will be followed by a sale of selected horses of racing age.
Two Share Fastest Furlong Time at F-T Show
Colts by Uncle Mo and Kitten's Joy topped the work tab for the fastest eighth-mile breeze--one on dirt, the other on turf--at the Fasig-Tipton Florida under-tack show March 2 at Gulfstream Park.
Median Price Rockets at Iowa Fall Sale
The Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association's fall sale Oct. 12 saw median soar 111% from last year.
Fasig-Tipton July Yearlings See Stable Market
Fasig-Tipton's July yearling sale opens the yearling auction season with mixed figures and a $550,000 sale-topper, a Cowboy Cal half brother to Hoppertunity and three-quarters brother to Executiveprivilege.
Cowboy Cal Colt Sells for $550,000
About 60% through the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July yearling sale July 14 in Lexington, the auction saw a new high price when Alfredo Lichoa went to $550,000 to land a Cowboy Cal colt.
Fasig-Tipton Kentucky: Hip 154 Cowboy Cal--Refugee
Half brother to Executiveprivilege and Hoppertunity, offered by Hidden Brook, agent, at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July sale.
Silentio Noses Summer Front to Win Citation
Favored Silentio battled between horses in the stretch and nosed out Summer Front to win the $250,000 Citation Handicap (gr. IIT) Nov. 29 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays
TimeformUS Plays for Thanksgiving Weekend, including the Fall Highweight, the Clark, and the Citation. read blog
Alternation to Stand for $7,500 at Pin Oak
Josephine Abercrombie's Versailles, Ky.-based Pin Oak Stud announced that the 2014 stud fee for the recently retired multiple graded stakes-winning millionaire Alternation will be $7,500 live foal, stands and nurses.
First Winners Reported for Cowboy Cal
Cowboy Cal was represented by his first U.S. winner when in his second start Tachi captured a maiden special weight race at Indiana Downs Aug. 27.
OTTB Spotlight: Sandburr
Positive stories about horses that were retired at the right time and able to have lives beyond the track. read blog
What's Going On Here: Do the Right Thing
Aftercare needs a long-term strategy. read blog
The Good and the Bad of Monzante
- By Tom LaMarra
The death of Monzante can be a catalyst for change, but only if it's addressed in a rational, reasonable way. read blog
LA Plans No Further Action in Monzante Case
The Louisiana State Racing Commission has concluded that no further action is needed in the case involving the former grade I winner Monzante who broke down and was euthanized following a race at Evangeline Downs July 20.
Top Tweets: Reaction to Monzante's Death
Monzante, a grade I stakes winner competing for a $4,000 tag at Evangeline Downs in Louisiana. He was injured in the race, and upon the advice of the owner's veterinarian, was euthanized.
Trainer: Monzante Euthanized Due to Injuries
Jackie Thacker, the trainer that opted to euthanize grade I winner Monzante, said he made the call when it was apparent the gelding was suffering after a breakdown in a July 20 claiming race at Evangeline Downs.
Regulator Says Monzante Was 'Salvageable'
The executive director of the Louisiana State Racing Commission said state veterinarians who examined Monzante following his breakdown in a July 20 race at Evangeline Downs determined the gelding was salvageable.
Monzante's Death a Disgrace
- By Steve Haskin
Racing can provide wonderful stories, such as last week's tale of Omaha and Morton Porter, and then can come right back and kick you in the head. read blog
NTRA Issues Statement on Monzante's Death
In response to the recent death of grade I winner Monzante, NTRA president and CEO Alex Waldrop has reiterated the importance of racetracks to become accredited by the Safety and Integrity Alliance.
Data Link Connects in Citation Handicap
Data Link shipped in from New York for trainer Shug McGaughey and carted off the $250,000 Citation Handicap (gr. IIT) at Betfair Hollywood Park with an impressive late turn of foot Nov. 23.
Jeranimo Aims to Defend Citation Victory
Grade I winner Jeranimo will try to win the Citation Handicap (gr. IIT) a second straight year when he starts in an expected field of eight Nov. 23 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Ladies Day at Keeneland; Sale Gains Continue
The first half of Book Four of the Keeneland September yearling sale sees fillies fill the top three price slots.
Winchell Buys Interest in Cowboy Cal
Josephine Abercrombie's Pin Oak Stud announced that Ron Winchell has purchased a significant interest in Cowboy Cal from Robert and Janice McNair's Magnolia Racing.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Blue Chagall (FR) | Julio C. Canani |
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| Cowboy Cal | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| El Gato Malo | Craig Dollase |
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| Enriched | Doug F. O'Neill |
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| Ever a Friend | David Jacobson |
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| Fluke (BRZ) | Humberto Ascanio |
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| Monzante | Jackie W. Thacker |
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| Proudinsky (GER) | Humberto Ascanio |
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| Skyrush (ARG) | Darrell Vienna |
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| Times Gone By | Julio C. Canani |
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Upcoming Stakes Entries
| Race | Track | Date |
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| New Mexico State Fair Thoroughbred Futurity | ALB | |
| John Hettinger S. | BEL | |
| Ricks Memorial S. | RP | |
| Flashy Lady S. | RP | |
| Remington Green S. | RP |
