Bentornato Returns in Louisville Thoroughbred Society

Bentornato Returns in Louisville Thoroughbred Society

Leon King Stable’s Bentornato  has been entered to make his first start since finishing second in the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) in the $300,000 Louisville Thoroughbred Society Stakes Sept. 13 at Churchill Downs. The now 4-year-old Valiant Minister   ridgling ran an enterprising race in last year’s Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, where he was…

Future of Turf Paradise Discussed, Ludt Approved as GM

Future of Turf Paradise Discussed, Ludt Approved as GM

Tom Ludt, who has served in multiple executive positions in the Thoroughbred racing industry, was approved as general manager of Turf Paradise during a regular meeting Sept. 11 of the Arizona Racing Commission. Ludt will handle the transition in the Phoenix track’s ownership from Jerry Simms, who bought the racetrack in 2000, to California racehorse…

Gun Runner Continues Reign Through Book 2 at Keeneland

Gun Runner Continues Reign Through Book 2 at Keeneland

A yearling colt by Gun Runner   sold for $1.55 million to M.V. Magnier and Peter Brant’s White Birch Farm to top the Sept. 11 fourth session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. His progeny continued to be in high demand through the end of Book 2, with Hip 969 becoming Gun Runner’s 12th seven-figure purchase during…

New York’s Penny Breakage Makes ‘Cents’ for Bettors

New York’s Penny Breakage Makes ‘Cents’ for Bettors

They may not be pennies from heaven, but the New York Racing Association has embarked on a new payout format that makes “cents” for bettors. The era of penny breakage on payouts at New York Thoroughbred and Standardbred racetracks began Sept. 1 at Saratoga Race Course for NYRA and is now resuming at Aqueduct Racetrack….