This column highlights the performances of 2- and 3-year-old maidens who have made no more than five starts and who either sold for more than $500,000 at public auction, have siblings that are graded/group winners, or have dams that are graded/group winners. BloodHorse research shows maiden winners, in particular, who meet these criteria are more…
Journalism , winner of the Preakness Stakes (G1) and runner-up in the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1) will make his next start in the July 19 Haskell Stakes (G1) at Monmouth Park if all goes well over the coming days. Aron Wellman of Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, which co-owns the Curlin colt along with Bridlewood…
Jack Christopher was difficult to miss on the racetrack, not only for his glistening chestnut color and blaze but for winning five of six starts and $1.2 million. Among those victories from the son of Munnings were four in graded stakes, including three grade 1s. With his first foals now yearlings, his progeny are now…
This week marks a traditional high point in anticipation on the North American horse racing calendar, as Saratoga Race Course begins its summer meet July 10. The lead-in vibe is a bit different this year, as historic upstate New York track held brief meets in early June and then again just last weekend for the…
When Amerman Racing imported the French filly Society Dream in 1997, they surely didn’t expect that she would she would prove a “gift that kept on giving” nearly 30 years later. Bred by Jean-Luc Lagardere—best known for the outstanding French sire Linamix—Society Dream was by the Marcel Boussac-bred/Aga Khan-raced Akarad out of Society Bride, a Blushing…
Make Haste hopes she lives up to her name in the $175,000 Coronation Cup Stakes (G3T) July 11 at Saratoga Race Course. The 5 1/2-furlong sprint is the third start for the Blue Point 3-year-old trained by Miguel Clement since moving to the United States. The filly was purchased at the 2023 Tattersalls October Yearling…
Beautifully bred broodmares in foal to sires such as St Mark’s Basilica , Kingman , Auguste Rodin , and Blue Point feature among the entries for Jean-Pierre Dubois’ private sale next month. The landmark auction will be hosted by Auctav Aug. 13 at Haras de Bois Roussel and will also feature National Hunt-bred foals by Nirvana Du Berlais, as…
Stuart Boman has been appointed the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s contracted agent in the Northern Hemisphere. The position will see the Blandford Bloodstock agent assist with selection and preparation of horses for the Hong Kong International Sale. Boman said: “It’s a great opportunity. Danny Rolston, the head of the HKIS, approached me and we’ve been…
The Kentucky Horse Council’s three-day Large Animal Emergency Rescue training is slated to return to the Kentucky Horse Park on September 19 through 21, 2025. This three-day training is designed to educate emergency responders, veterinary professionals, animal control officers, horse industry professionals, and other interested parties on how to care for and extract equines in…
While President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” saw the industry successfully rally support for a number of its initiatives, it saw a setback in the area of gambling winnings but the National Thoroughbred Racing Association hopes that can be changed in the months ahead. Jen Shah, a Lexington-based certified public accountant with Dean Dorton, noted…
