Despite strong public opposition to Florida legislation that would allow Thoroughbred racetracks to operate a casino and cardrooms without being required to run live races, the House Commerce Committee voted 13-7 in support of the legislation March 17. Rep. Adam Anderson, a sponsor of House Bill 105, started Monday afternoon’s hearing outlining amendments to the…
Following an impressive frontrunning score in the March 8 Tampa Bay Derby (G3), Flying Dutchmen Breeding and Racing’s Owen Almighty will continue on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail rather than take an eight-week layoff and start in the Pat Day Mile (G2), held on Kentucky Derby Day May 3 at Churchill Downs. “We’re going to take…
Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the seventh episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment: We review replays and discuss the exciting results of the weekend’s Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) preps: the Virginia Derby won by American Promise and…
Barnes , who endured his first defeat in the San Felipe (G2) March 1, and standout debut winner Cornucopian worked six furlongs at Santa Anita Park in company March 17 for trainer Bob Baffert. They were joined on the tab by fellow Baffert-trained 3-year-olds Citizen Bull , Gaming , and Rodriguez . Barnes and Cornucopian were clocked in 1:11 4/5…
The Chosen Vron , recently voted California-bred Horse of the Year for a second consecutive year, has been retired. Co-owner John Sondereker and trainer and co-owner Eric Kruljac said March 17 that the decision has been made to let the 7-year-old gelding continue his rehabilitation and segue into a second career at the appropriate time. “It’s…
Barnes , who endured his first defeat in the San Felipe (G2) March 1, and standout debut winner Cornucopian worked six furlongs at Santa Anita Park in company March 17 for trainer Bob Baffert. They were joined on the tab by fellow Baffert-trained 3-year-olds Citizen Bull , Gaming , and Rodriguez . Barnes and Cornucopian were clocked in 1:11 4/5…
Victorian champion-sire Written Tycoon enjoyed more sales ring success during the first session of selling at the Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale March 17, when a daughter of the sire was knocked down via an online bid to Chinese investor Wei Jiaoqi for AU$260,000 (approx. US$166,090, US$1=AU0.64), topping the day’s trade in the process. Yulong,…
White Rocks , gate-to-wire winner of the Cincinnati Trophy Stakes Feb. 21, takes on a full field of 12 in the $300,000 Bourbonette Oaks March 22 at Turfway Park. The lightly-raced daughter of Frosted will break from post 11, with Admit and Somethinabouther , second and third place finishers, respectively, in the Cincinnati Trophy, breaking near the…
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority announced March 17 the release of its 2024 Annual Metrics Report, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and accountability in Thoroughbred racing. The report presents key data collected in 2024 as part of HISA’s Racetrack Safety Program. Information related to HISA’s Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program will be released later…
A stalwart of New York’s racing and breeding programs, Jane Mindlin Schosberg died peacefully March 15, surrounded by her family. She was 85. Schosberg grew up in Scarsdale, N.Y., and attended Scarsdale High School, where she met Paul Schosberg, her high school sweetheart. After attending Bennington College and earning a liberal arts degree, Jane married…
