Beyond The Blinkers: Eagle Time's Story
- By Esther Marr
Commemorating the career of Eagle Time, and a giveaway. read blog
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OTTB Spotlights: Fleet Valid and Farrah
Fleet Valid, a hard knocking gelding by Montbrook, was a just a claimer during the majority of his 28 starts. read blog
Denali Stud and Edition Farm Form Alliance
Craig Bandoroff's Denali Stud in Kentucky and Vivien Malloy's Edition Farm in New York have formed a strategic alliance, it was announced Nov. 30.
Demoiselle Draws Promising 10-Horse Field
The Demoiselle Stakes, an important race for juvenile fillies under early consideration for the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), drew a full field of 10 promising young females headlined by Lady Cohiba and Awalkinthemoonlite.
Blue Blue Sea's Brother Needs Your Help
- By Esther Marr
Pure Thoughts Horse Rescue is trying bring Gran Huracan to Florida. read blog
Horseman Martin Banned from IN Tracks
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has banned key state racing official Ed Martin Jr. from both Hoosier State Thoroughbred tracks for two years due to an alleged license violation.
Winchester Tries for Another Graded Score
While lightly raced this year, four-time grade I winner Winchester has by far the most decorated career heading into the Nov. 26 W.L. McKnight Handicap (gr. IIT) at Calder Casino & Race Course.
Tajaaweed Takes Aim at River City Handicap
Tajaaweed may have not had the best trip in the Oct. 8 Shadwell Turf Mile (gr. IT), where he finished sixth, but the son of Dynaformer looks poised and ready for a rebound in the Nov. 19 River City Handicap (gr. IIIT).
Well Armed: A Horse With Gumption
- By Esther Marr
Bill Casner recounts the incredible recovery story of Dubai World Cup winner Well Armed and reports on the gelding's retirement. read blog
Cuts in Indiana Racing Subsidy Recommended
Following an attempt earlier this year by the Indiana legislature to reduce the amount of funds from slots at racetracks that are allotted to the horse racing industry, the Indiana inspector general made the same suggestion.
Dedomenico Buys Blind Luck for $2.5 Million
Champion Blind Luck brought $2.5 million at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale. The multiple grade I-winning daughter of Pollard's Vision was consigned as Hip No. 210A by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent.
Half to Saint Liam Commands $2 Million
Stakes winner Dance Quietly, a 3-year-old daughter of A.P. Indy and a half sister to champion Saint Liam (by Saint Ballado), brought $2 million at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale.
Buster's Ready Brings $2.4 Million
Buster's Ready, a 3-year-old grade I-winning daughter of More Than Ready, fetched $2.4 million, the top price thus far at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale Nov. 7.
Speightstown Mare Brings $1.55 Million
Grade I winner Mona de Momma, a 5-year-old mare by Speightstown, fetched $1.55 million from Jon Clay of Alpha Delta Stables during the last hour of the Faisg Tipton November sale. She was consigned by Lane's End, agent.
Storm Cat Mare Commands $1.4 Million at F-T
Cat Dancer, a winning 9-year-old daughter of Storm Cat, commanded a $1.4 million price tag as Hip No. 82 at the Fasig-Tipton November sale.
Geier Confident in Chamberlain Bridge
Dennis "Peaches" Geier, assistant to trainer Bret Calhoun, had a feeling about last year's Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IIT) with Chamberlain Bridge.
Starting Gate Crewman Gets White Horse Award
Remington Park gate crewman Jeremy Best has been selected as the Race Track Chaplaincy of America's 2011 White Horse Award recipient for rescuing Quarter Horse jockey Roy Brooks during an incident last spring.
Breeders' Cup Backstretch Snapshots
Beyond the Blinkers goes behind the scenes at the Breeders' Cup. read blog
Havelock: A True Athlete
Exercise rider Chase Miller has a lot of high hopes in Havelock, who is 9-2 on the morning line for the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IIT).
World Traveler Hoofit Tries BC Turf Sprint
Hoofit, a New Zealand-bred world traveler, enters the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IIT) off a victory in the Oct. 7 Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix Stakes (gr. III).
Old Friends Hall of Fame Day Draws Supporters
- By Esther Marr
On Oct. 17, I was graciously invited to attend a benefit for Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement facility near Georgetown, Ky. honoring Hall of Fame members Skip Away, Noor, and Precisionist. read blog
Turf Sprint: Regally Ready 3-1 Favorite
Regally Ready, winner of the Nearctic Stakes (Can-IT) and the Churchill Downs Turf Sprint (gr. IIIT), is the 3-1 morning-line favorite in a full field for Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IIT).
Caracortado: Lightning in a Bottle
Trainer Mike Machowsky took a chance when he decided to breed the unraced mare Mons Venus, but his leap of faith has already paid big dividends in the form of her graded stakes-winning son Caracortado.
Caracortado Posts Bullet Work at Santa Anita
Several horses posted their final workouts the weekend of Oct. 28-30 in preparation for the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. II).
IN Trainer Fights 10-Year Abuse Suspension
Janey Adams, a 22-year-old Indiana-based owner/trainer, has been accused of abusing and neglecting a Thoroughbred in her care and was recommended to receive a 10-year suspension by the Indiana Horse Racing Commission.
Trainer Jenine Sahadi Retires
Successful female trainer Jenine Sahadi has retired from racing. Sahadi, 48, dissolved her stable at the close of the Del Mar meet in September and is in the process of relocating to the San Diego area.
Social Media Valuable Tool for Aftercare
Learning how to use social media to boost public knowledge of aftercare facilities was one of the themes on the second and final day of a professional education seminar offered by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance.
Expanding OTTB Markets Among Aftercare Topics
In light of the ever-growing issue of Thoroughbred aftercare, a series of speakers were invited to share their knowledge at an Oct. 18-19 professional education seminar offered by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association.
Beyond The Blinkers: Lotka to Visit Keeneland
- By Esther Marr
This Saturday morning, Oct. 15, the retired multiple graded stakes-winning mare Lotka, an Our Mims resident, will be featured at Keeneland's 'Breakfast with the Works.' read blog
Union Rags Has Seabiscuit-Like Story
As Union Rags prepares for a run in the Nov. 5 Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile, his owner/breeder Phyllis Wyeth took some time to reflect on the horse's fairytale-like story, comparing it to that of the great Seabiscuit.
Horses Added to 'Kentucky Proud' Program
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture, the Kentucky Equine Education Project, and the Kentucky Horse Council announced Oct. 6 that horses have been added to the "Kentucky Proud" program.
Thoroughbred Horse Show Association Launched
- By Esther Marr
Read about the newly launched Thoroughbred Horse Show Association as well as three other upcoming retired Thoroughbred charity events. read blog
First Lady Boasts Large, International Field
German-bred Daveron, C.S. Silk, and Never Retreat, all graded stakes winners in 2011, headline an overflow field of 12 fillies and mares, plus two also-eligibles for the Oct. 8 First Lady Stakes (gr. IT) at Keeneland.
Australian Horse Provides Inspiration
- By Esther Marr
8-year-old Australian-bred gelding named Geejayhaitch returns from a horrific injury. read blog
The Foal Project Comes to Lexington
- By Esther Marr
Esther Marr interviews Lisa Miller about The Foal Project, a traveling gallery that documents the foaling process. The project benefits equine therapy organizations. read blog
Rekindling the Passion - by Esther Marr
- By Esther Marr
Long-time breeder Ted Kuster found himself in a slump a few years back. Then Hilda's Passion came along. read blog
Evans Dispersal Evokes Good Memories
Spring Hill Farm manager Chris Baker talked about the standouts in the Estate of Edward P. Evans dispersal, as well as his bittersweet emotions leading up to the Keeneland September yearling sale.
Retired Racehorse Spotlight: Flying Cayman
- By Esther Marr
It's been awhile since I've done a retired Thoroughbred spotlight, and when I heard the story of Nikki Egyed's Flying Cayman, I thought he was a perfect candidate. read blog
Porter on 'Grace': Time to Take on the Boys
Rick Porter of Fox Hill Stables has made many bold statements in regards to his 4-year-old filly Havre de Grace. Time is now ticking to see whether she will prove him right by winning the Sept. 3 Woodward (gr. I).
Blog: Update on Noor and Tribute to Awad
- By Esther Marr
Esther Marr updates the status of Noor's remains, and remembers Awad. read blog
Blind Luck to Skip Pacific Classic
Blind Luck, who was under consideration for the Aug. 28 Pacific Classic (gr. I) against males, will instead point toward the Oct. 1 Lady's Secret (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park, according to trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.
Summer Soiree Helps Irwin Reach Milestone
Barry Irwin reached a significant milestone when Summer Soiree prevailed in the Aug. 20 Del Mar Oaks (gr. I). Irwin is in his 25th season syndicating and managing racehorses, and Summer Soiree is his 25th grade I winner.
Blog: New Vocations Horse Show
During the month of July, New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program hosted two horse shows that featured Thoroughbreds competing off the track. Read Blog
Blind Luck Works Five Furlongs in 1:00 2/5
Champion Blind Luck worked five furlongs in 1:00 2/5 the morning of Aug. 5 at Del Mar. The Aug. 28 Pacific Classic or Personal Ensign (both gr. I) are being considered for her next start.
Santa Anita Park Looms as 2012 BC Host Site
There is strong speculation the announcement of Santa Anita Park as the 2012 Breeders' Cup World Championships host site will be made at a Los Angeles-based luncheon Aug. 10.
Winner's Circle - Rapid's Streak
A hard-knocking 5-year-old gelding, Rapid Redux has won 14 straight races. read blog
Monmouth Employee to Compete in Mongol Derby
- By Esther Marr
Last summer, when Sophia Mangalee read a story on Equidaily.com about the winner of the 2010 Mongol Derby, she was more than intrigued and entertained. She was inspired. Read Blog
Staking Claims - Midwest Thoroughbreds
Midwest Thoroughbreds took Churchill Downs' top owner title. read blog
MHBPA Hoping for T-bred Meet at Mt. Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Meadows, a mixed breed racetrack in central Michigan, has a contract with horsemen for a 30-day live meet with Thoroughbred races making up the bulk of the cards, but racing hinges on approval by the MGCB.
Dynamic Holiday Seeks Dynamic VA Oaks Run
Dynamic Holiday has been on a roll in her last four starts, and she is looking to carry over her win streak into her first start at Colonial Downs in the July 16 Virginia Oaks (gr. IIIT).
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