TCA Returns as Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover

TCA Returns as Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) and Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) jointly announced today that TCA has returned as the title sponsor of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, the banner event of the RRP. TCA provides exceptional commitment to improving the lives and welfare of Thoroughbred racehorses both on and off the track, which…

Santa Anita Derby’s Importance in Focus at CHRB Meeting

Santa Anita Derby’s Importance in Focus at CHRB Meeting

Speaking Aug. 21 in Del Mar, Calif., during a California Horse Racing Board meeting, state racing representatives acknowledged the importance of maintaining the stature of the Santa Anita Derby (G1) and California’s other major races for 3-year-olds. Their response came following concerns expressed by CHRB vice chair Oscar Gonzales related to a rule added to…

Canterbury Raises Purses for Two MN-Bred Stakes

Canterbury Raises Purses for Two MN-Bred Stakes

Canterbury Park racing officials announced that, in cooperation with the Minnesota HBPA, the purses for the Blair’s Cove Minnesota Turf and the Bella Notte Minnesota Distaff Sprint will be increased to $50,000 and will be conducted as stakes Sept. 6 as part of the 32nd Minnesota Festival of Champions. Nominations will close Saturday, Aug. 23…

Take Charge Tom Chases Graded Score in Canadian Derby

Take Charge Tom Chases Graded Score in Canadian Derby

Take Charge Tom  will look to add the title of graded stakes winner to his résumé for owner/breeder Randy Howg when he starts in the CA$200,000 Canadian Derby (G3) Aug. 23, the featured race on the calendar at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino. Currently the leading earner for his sire, second-crop WinStar Farm stallion Tom’s…

Tropical Racing Joins Fair Hill Roster of Barn Owners

Tropical Racing Joins Fair Hill Roster of Barn Owners

Fair Hill Training Center today announced that Tropical Racing has joined its roster of barn owners. With the acquisition of the newly constructed Parlo II barn, Tropical, a racing syndicate, secures access to one of the most innovative Thoroughbred training centers in the United States. “Fair Hill represents the gold standard in equine innovation,” said…

Ombudsman Resolves Juddmonte International Challenge

Ombudsman Resolves Juddmonte International Challenge

Favored Ombudsman  stamped his authority on the middle-distance division with a commanding performance in the £1.3 million Juddmonte International Stakes (G1) Aug. 20 at York Racecourse, reversing his Coral-Eclipse Stakes (G1) form with Delacroix . The John and Thady Gosden-trained 4-year-old cruised past pacemaker Birr Castle  to win by an impressive 3 1/2 lengths under William Buick….

Godolphin Flying Start Class Begins at Kildangan Stud

Godolphin Flying Start Class Begins at Kildangan Stud

The 2025-2027 Godolphin Flying Start trainees arrived at Kildangan Stud on Monday, August 18th to commence their two-year scholarship within the Thoroughbred industry.  The class comprises trainees from six different nationalities, including Spain, Morocco, India, Ireland, New Zealand, and the UK. Next week, they will commence ICT and Communications training and their Equine Anatomy and…