Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 22nd episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment: We remember legendary Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas after his death June 28. We recap the June 28 Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) won by Mindframe and…
With a sweeping set of orders June 30, the United States Supreme Court took a major step toward moving forward the years-long dispute over the legality of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s powers. Those orders affect three HISA cases decided in the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Circuits….
Donegal Racing’s stakes winner A.P. Kid was euthanized June 28 after suffering an irreparable fracture following a workout over the Oklahoma Turf Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Daily Racing Form’s Mike Welsch first reported the news June 30, where trainer Todd Pletcher was quoted saying: A. P. Kid had just entered the stretch when he “took…
Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Journalism returned to the work-tab June 29, breezing a half-mile at his home base Santa Anita Park in :47 4/5. Trainer Michael McCarthy said the son of Curlin came out of the work well, but has no goals yet for a summer campaign. “I thought he went very well,” said McCarthy. “Seemed…
Newmarket trainer Charlie Fellowes will aim to add the United States to the list of countries where he has saddled winners when he sends out Luther in the July 4 Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes (G1T) at Saratoga Race Course. In doing so, the trainer who already has claimed major races in Europe, Qatar, Dubai, and Australia also…
The Iowa Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (Iowa HBPA) is proud to announce the engagement of two nationally recognized industry leaders–Corey Johnsen, President of CJ Thoroughbreds, and Damon Thayer, President of Thayer Communications & Consulting–for a consultancy focused on securing a vibrant future for horse racing and breeding in Iowa. The partnership will focus on…
Reactions from organizations and individuals within the Thoroughbred racing community on the contributions and legacy of trainer D. Wayne Lukas, who died June 29 at age 89. Breeders’ Cup Along with the Thoroughbred racing community, the team at Breeders’ Cup Limited mourns the passing of Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas. From the inaugural…
Winx ‘s part-owner Debbie Kepitis has said she will not pitch up again to buy the mare’s Snitzel colt, after it was confirmed June 29 that the youngster will head to next year’s Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale. Fellow owner Peter Tighe, however, has not ruled out that he might make a bid, but concedes the…
Iowa-bred Somavia was impressive in her second career start, winning a maiden special weight contest at Prairie Meadows June 29. Her victory provided the first career winner for her sire, Basin . Out of the gate, Somavia made her way toward the front of the field and challenged Lets Shakeit Sugar for early control of the 4…
Iowa-bred Somavia was impressive in her second career start, winning a maiden special weight contest at Prairie Meadows June 29. Her victory provided the first career winner for her sire, Basin . Out of the gate, Somavia made her way toward the front of the field and challenged Lets Shakeit Sugar for early control of the 4…
