$5.2M Purchase Tops F-T November Auction
Big purchases by Mandy Pope and Borges Torrealba help raise Fasig-Tipton November median and gross.
Articles posted November 4, 2013
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Love and Pride Brings $4.9 Million at F-T
Grade I winner Love and Pride was hammered down for $4.9 million at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November sale. Consigned by Three Chimneys Sales, agent, she was bought by Borges Torrealba Holdings.
CHRB: Tested BC Samples Come Back Clean
The California Horse Racing Board said Nov. 4 all urine and blood samples collected from horses in the Breeders' Cup World Championships Nov. 1-2 at Santa Anita Park have tested negative.
OH-Bred Catlaunch, a 40-Time Winner, Retired
Catlaunch, an Ohio-bred gelding who won a remarkable 40 races and more than $1.1 million, has been retired, his owner said Nov. 4.
Mizdirection Sells for $2.7 Million at F-T
Two-time Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IT) winner Mizdirection brought a final bid $2.7 million to become the second-highest priced offering as the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November sale went over the mid-point Nov. 4.
First Seven-Figure Mares Sold at F-T
After starting slowly, the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November sale took off after about two hours, with two mares bringing in excess of seven figures in quick succession.
Midnight Lute to Stand for $25,000 in 2014
Hill 'n' Dale Farms said Nov. 4 Midnight Lute will stand the 2014 breeding season for a fee of $25,000 live foal, stands and nurses.
FTBOA to Panel: Allow Racing to Compete
Florida lawmakers should ensure the racing and breeding industry has the tools to compete in a competitive gambling market, the executive director of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association said Nov. 4.
2013 Breeders' Cup Classic Race Sequence
Experience an interactive turn-by-turn slideshow of the 2013 Breeders' Cup Classic. View Experience
Mexikoma Heads to Florida to Prepare for 2014
Team Valor International said its recent private purchase Mexikoma, who rallied well to finish a close-up sixth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) Nov. 2, is headed to Florida to prepare for his 3-year-old season.
Hair Coat Conundrums
Beautiful hair is a widely sought-after commodity. Just look at the millions of dollars people spend on various hair treatments. Britney Spears alone reportedly spends more than $60,000 on personal grooming expenses every year! Horses are similarly pampered and preened, as evidenced by the fact that nutritional supplements marketed for skin and coat are t...
Melbourne Cup 2013 - Ed Dunlop & Red Cadeaux
Trainer Ed Dunlop has Red Cadeaux in the Melbourne Cup. Ed comments on his placement following the post position draw. watch video
Keeneland November: Groupie Doll & Tom Evans
- By Ron Mitchell
Trackside Farm's Tom Evans talks about the champion mare Groupie Doll. "People have been waiting in line...It's an honor to represent her at the sale." watch video
TV Ratings for Breeders' Cup Classic Dive
The Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), televised in prime time on the East Coast by NBC, took a substantial fall from year-ago numbers, registering a rating of 1.4, down from 2.2 last year, according to numbers released Nov. 4.
Racing Rules Get Preliminary Approval in NY
Racing regulators in New York gave preliminary approval to new threshold levels for 24 equine drugs as well as hefty fines for racetracks, lottery agents, and others who let underage people gamble.
Pro-Casino Money Flows in New York
Pro-casino forces raised in excess of $3.5 million the last four weeks to finance television ads and mailings trying to convince New York voters to approve a large expansion of gambling facilities in the state.
2013 Breeders' Cup Classic Race Sequence
Experience an interactive turn-by-turn slideshow of the 2013 Breeders' Cup Classic
Keeneland November Sale Preview
Keeneland Director of Sales Geoffrey Russell talks about the excitement surrounding the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale. watch video
Keeneland Nov: Groupie Doll - From Track to Sale
Trackside Farm's Tom Evans talks about the champion mare Groupie Doll. "People have been waiting in line...It's an honor to represent her at the sale."
Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale Preview
Keeneland Director of Sales Geoffrey Russell talks about the excitement surrounding the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale. Geoffrey talks about the over all market and names of several super stars appearing in this year's sale like Groupie Doll.
Researchers Review Equine Multinodular Pulmonary Fibrosis
Since it was first identified in 2007, deadly equine multinodular pulmonary fibrosis (EMPF) has been reported in numerous horses across North America and Europe. While still considered a rare disease, EMPF appears to be related to a very common one—equine herpesvirus (EHV)—and early treatment appears to be the main hope for survival.
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