Prospective Pinhooks: OBS June 2-Year-Olds and HRA Sale

With their final starts in the Breeders’ Cup in the rearview mirror, champions Sierra Leone  , Fierceness  , and Citizen Bull   have safely arrived at their new home of Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky., ahead of the 2026 breeding season. Sierra Leone, the 2024 Eclipse champion 3-year-old male, tops the new additions with a $75,000 stud fee….

With 10 days to go ahead of the $500,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) at Saratoga Race Course July 26, it does not appear there will be many 3-year-olds brave enough to take on Kentucky Derby (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1) winner Sovereignty . However, the connections of Sandman  have never been ones to shy from a…

March 6, 2025 1:05 PM 1:14 This episode of StarWatch features Dominic Brennan of Kenny McPeek’s Silverleaf Training Center discussing the now 2-year-old progeny of Independence Hall. Listen as Brennan details the group’s development as they prepare for racing. Source link

The Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers’ Club has selected David Hanley as its 2025 Ted Bates Farm Manager of the Year. This prestigious award honors individuals who exemplify excellence in farm management and service to the community. The KEFMC said Hanley’s career is a testament to those ideals. Drawing on his diverse horsemanship, Hanley has been key in…

After nearly 25 years as a mainstay in Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher’s operation, Maggie Sweet was ready for a new challenge. She found a rewarding but massive one with the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. Sweet was named the TRF’s chief operating officer Jan. 5, 2024, putting her in charge of day-to-day operations of the…

The Santa Anita Park Classic Meet wrapped up April 6 with Mark Glatt as leading trainer, Juan Hernandez as the top rider, and Reddam Racing earning the title as leading owner. Live racing will resume at the Great Race Place April 18 with the start of its 29-day Hollywood Meet.  For Glatt, a 52-year-old native…