BH Monday: Smith Calls Rodriguez Legit Derby Contender

BH Monday: Smith Calls Rodriguez Legit Derby Contender

Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 12th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment: Jockey Mike Smith joins us to discuss Wood Memorial (G2) winner Rodriguez  and his Kentucky Derby (G1) memories. The Hall of Famer has won the Run for…

Headlights On, Future Bright – BloodHorse

Headlights On, Future Bright – BloodHorse

Headlights On , a chestnut gelding born in April 2019, never raced but found a new purpose through the Horse and Hound Rescue Foundation, where he arrived in September 2022. Bridgett Nicole and her family had been browsing the Foundation’s website for several months when her youngest daughter, Aspyn, expressed a serious interest in adopting a horse…

HISA to Outline Financial Processes at Town Hall

HISA to Outline Financial Processes at Town Hall

Industry members are invited to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s upcoming virtual Town Hall from noon-2 p.m. Thursday, April 24, where HISA leadership will host a transparent conversation about its financial processes, including budgeting, fee assessments and the cost assessment methodology rule, and how its using those funds to advance safety and integrity across the…

HISA to Outline Financial Processes at Town Hall

HISA Advisory Warns of Proximal Forelimb Fractures Risk

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority announced April 21 the release of a new Equine Health Advisory identifying key risk factors associated with fatal proximal forelimb fractures in Thoroughbreds. The advisory, which is based on data drawn from the HISA Portal, provides practical guidance for trainers and veterinarians on how to help prevent these catastrophic injuries….

Grade 2 Winner Non Compliant Suffers Fatal Breakdown

Grade 2 Winner Non Compliant Suffers Fatal Breakdown

Grade 2-winning filly Non Compliant  suffered a catastrophic breakdown during training April 17 at Los Alamitos Race Course, according to California Horse Racing Board records. From the initial crop of classic winner Tiz the Law  , Non Compliant won both of her juvenile starts in 2024, including a 2 1/4-length victory in the Oak Leaf Stakes…