The sales pavilion at Lone Star Park is now the Mary Ruyle Sales Pavilion. The Texas Thoroughbred Association is pleased to announce the renaming of the sales pavilion at Lone Star Park to honor the retiring of long-time executive director, Mary Ruyle. “There is not enough we can do to show Mary how much the…
Andy Serling & Paul Verderosa look ahead to the Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds & Essex Handicap at Oaklawn this weekend. Source link
Distance and post position loom as key concerns for the 14 runners set for the Hong Kong Derby March 23 at Sha Tin Racecourse. The 2,000-meter (about 1 1/4-mile) Derby is the final leg of a three-race series that ups the ante from the Hong Kong Classic Mile to the 1,800 meters (about 1 1/8…
Multiple graded stakes winner Gear Jockey died recently according to Lyndsay Delello, assistant to trainer Rusty Arnold, and confirmed by Calumet Farm. Delello posted on social media that the son of Twirling Candy had died at the age of 8. Gear Jockey developed an illness while shipping to South Korea and died in that country after efforts…
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) and Spendthrift Farm announced that they have entered into a multi-year agreement for the storied farm to serve as the title sponsor of the grade 1, $300,000 Spendthrift Farm Hopeful Stakes. The seven-furlong sprint for 2-year-olds anchors the Closing Day program of the 40-day summer meet on Monday, September…
Churchill Downs has officially rebranded Wednesday of Kentucky Derby Week to be known as “Winsday: Great Thrills for the Greater Good presented by Resolute Racing.” In partnership with the Community Foundation of Louisville, “Winsday” will be a special day dedicated to supporting local nonprofit organizations and spotlighting their invaluable contributions to the Kentuckiana community. A…
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program, which encourages the retraining of Thoroughbreds into other disciplines upon completion of careers in racing or breeding, today announced the winners and other placings from its 2024 performance awards program. The performance awards recognize Thoroughbreds accumulating the most points at all horse shows and cover a wide variety of…
Increased purses have made Turfway Park a strong option for horsemen who wish to compete on the Kentucky circuit year-round and, if those trainers happen to have a talented 3-year-old in the barn, the Northern Kentucky track also offers a path to the Kentucky Derby (G1). This year’s expected full field for the $777,000 Jeff…
The Texas Thoroughbred Association has announced that the 2025 Texas Summer Yearling Sale will be held Tuesday, August 26, at 10 a.m. at Lone Star Park. A limited mixed session will follow the yearling session. “We’ve already had people asking about the yearling sale, so we are pleased to get the date set and start…
Thoro-Graph, creator of North America’s premier handicapping products, and 1/ST TECHNOLOGY, operator of North America’s leading online betting platforms, 1/ST BET and Xpressbet, have partnered to bring the popular Thoro-Graph Player Services (TGPS) program to horseplayers around the country. Thoro-Graph Player Services is a free, membership-based online portal that links Thoro-Graph users to wagering with…
