Shadwell Turf Mile to Offer $1 Million Purse
Keeneland, in partnership with Sheikh Hamdan's Shadwell Farm, announced the Shadwell Turf Mile (gr. IT) will carry a $1 million purse for its 29th running Saturday, Oct. 4.
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 3 | Darley Alcibiades S | $400,000g | 2yo, f | 8.5f | |
| October 3 | Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix | $200,000g | 3&up, | 6f | |
| October 4 | Claiborne Breeders' Futurity | $500,000g | 2yo, | 8.5f | |
| October 4 | First Lady S | $400,000g | 3&up, f/m | 8f T | |
| October 4 | Shadwell Turf Mile | $1,000,000g | 3&up, | 8f T | |
| October 4 | Thoroughbred Club of America S | $200,000g | 3&up, f/m | 6f | |
| October 4 | Woodford Presented by Keeneland Select | $150,000g | 3&up, | 5.5f T | |
| October 5 | Dixiana Bourbon S | $250,000g | 2yo, | 8.5f T | |
| October 5 | Juddmonte Spinster S | $500,000g | 3&up, f/m | 9f | |
| October 8 | JPMorgan Chase Jessamine S | $150,000g | 2yo, f | 8.5f T | |
| October 10 | Buffalo Trace Franklin County S | $100,000g | 3&up, f/m | 5.5f T | |
| October 11 | Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Presented by Lane's End | $500,000g | 3yo, f | 9f T | |
| October 16 | Sycamore S | $100,000g | 3&up, | 12f T | |
| October 17 | Pin Oak Valley View S | $150,000g | 3yo, f | 8.5f T | |
| October 18 | Lexus Raven Run S | $250,000g | 3yo, f | 7f | |
| October 19 | Rood and Riddle Dowager S | $125,000g | 3&up, f/m | 12f T | |
| October 25 | Hagyard Fayette S | $200,000g | 3&up, | 9f |
Keeneland's Historical Racing Plans Delayed
Keeneland Association is apparently delaying its plans to offer historical racing at a new 40,000-square foot facility that was scheduled to open in July 2015.
Keeneland Dirt Installation July 21, 2014
Watch the installation of the new dirt racing surface at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Video Courtesy of Keeneland. Watch Video
Keeneland Begins Installation of Dirt Surface
Keeneland has begun installation of the dirt racing surface on its main track, the final step in the renovation project that is on schedule for completion next month in advance of the fall meeting.
Prominent Owner Borislow Dies at Age 52
Prominent horse owner Daniel Borislow, who recently won a record $6.6 million in Gulfstream Park's Rainbow 6, died July 21 in West Palm Beach, Fla., at age 52.
Thoroughbred Club to Honor Veterinarians
Veterinarians Larry R. Bramlage, Edward H. Fallon, and A. Gary Lavin have been selected by the board of directors of the Thoroughbred Club of America as Honored Guests.
A Timeline for Synthetic Racing Surfaces
Defections of Del Mar and Keeneland back to dirt have stalled synthetic surfaces in the U.S.
Million-Dollar Boost for Kentucky Purses
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has approved a plan to distribute an additional $1 million in purse money from the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund in 2014 and 2015.
Owner Conference Offers iPad Mini Bonus
Attendees who register by Aug. 15 for the inaugural Thoroughbred Owner Conference in Lexington will receive an iPad mini as a bonus upon arrival at the Oct. 13-16 event.
Wise Dan Turns in First Breeze Since Surgery
Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan clicked through his first breeze since his May 16 colic surgery, getting a half-mile on the Keeneland lawn in :50 2/5 and galloping out in 1:02 2/5 under exercise rider Damien Rock.
Information Key in Maintenance of Tracks
A pair of presenters on racetrack surfaces at the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit talked about how improved information is helping to improve surfaces throughout the U.S.
Jockey Injury Database Calls for More Support
- By Frank Angst
- Racing, Health, Kentucky
At the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit July 9 at Keeneland, organizers of the Jockey Injury Database said added participation will help generate needed statistical information.
Panel: Change in Culture Needed in Racing
Based on comments from panelists who discussed prioritizing safety of the racehorse among owners, trainers, and veterinarians July 9, adoption of various common-sense practices hinges on a change of culture in racing.
No Consensus on Fewer Starts, Shorter Fields
A panel discussion during the first day of the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit yielded no consensus on possible reasons for declines in average starts per horse and average field sizes over the past five decades.
Sale Companies React to British Steroid Ban
American sale companies say they have been at the forefront of banning steroid use. Testing of U.S. sale yearlings and 2-year-olds in training began in 2008.
Wise Dan Continues Comeback at Keeneland
Construction may be going full-steam-ahead on the main track at Keeneland, but that hasn't stopped two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan from progressing in his recovery from colic surgery.
Wise Dan Update - July 1, 2014
Claire Novak brings us up to speed with the two-time Horse of the Year, Wise Dan, in the background. watch video
Upcoming Breeders' Cup Sites Installing Dirt
When Del Mar and Keeneland host their first Breeders' Cup World Championships, the two tracks will both be relying on relatively new dirt surfaces as their main tracks.
Breeders' Cup: Churchill, NYRA Still Options
A three-year plan of upcoming Breeders' Cup sites does not include eight-time host Churchill Downs or the New York Racing Association, a five-time host; but Cup officials said the schedule should not be seen as a snub.
Keeneland a Breeders' Cup Homecoming
The opportunity to race at the track closest to the Kentucky Thoroughbred breeding industry that has helped make the Breeders' Cup possible proved a major factor in awarding the 2015 Breeders' Cup to Keeneland.
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