Small Drop in Thoroughbred Foal Crop; 18,500 Projected for 2023
The North American registered Thoroughbred foal crop is projected to be 18,500 in 2023, The Jockey Club (TJC) reported Friday morning. This is 200 fewer foals than last year’s estimate of 18,500 and represents the… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
St Leger Switched To Sunday As Racing In Britain Remains In Mourning
The St Leger meeting at Doncaster has been switched to Sunday, September 11, with all racing on Saturday, September 10, has been cancelled as British racing remains in mourning following the death of Her Majesty… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
Gianelli Gets Three and a Half Years in Prison
Lisa Giannelli was sentenced Sept 8 to 3 1/2 years in prison as part of the federal government’s sweeping investigation into horse doping at race tracks across the country. Giannelli, 56, was found guilty of peddling… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and Head of the Commonwealth, as well as being one of the world’s most enthusiastic and knowledgeable racehorse owner-breeders, died on Thursday at Balmoral. She was 96 years… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
Frankel’s Adayar In Doncaster Comeback Cruise
He’s back. Godolphin’s 2021 Derby and King George hero Adayar (Ire) (Frankel {GB}) enjoyed what was an exercise gallop with prize money at Doncaster on Thursday as he marked his low-key comeback in the 10-furlong… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
Desert Crown’s Dam to Tattersalls December Sale
Desert Berry (GB) (Green Desert), the dam of this year’s Derby winner Desert Crown (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}), is the latest high-profile addition to the Sceptre Sessions at the Tattersalls December Mare Sale. The 13-year-old mare will… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
Fasig-Tipton Promotes Seitz and Ferraro
Anna Seitz and Evan Ferraro, both long associated with Fasig-Tipton, have been promoted within the company and will assume new roles. Seitz, most recently the Client Development and Public Relations Manager, has been promoted to… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
Saturday’s feast of racing is taking shape with final fields for all races announced Thursday morning. Leopardstown’s G1 Royal Bahrain Irish Champion S. has attracted seven contenders with G1 Prix du Jockey Club and G1… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
Hot Little Thing Dominant First Stakes Winner for Army Mule
Hot Little Thing, coming off a seven-length maiden romp at Horseshoe Indianapolis, became the first stakes winner for her freshman sire Army Mule (Friesan Fire) with a dominant victory in the Back Home Again S…. [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
Sendero is Second Stakes Winner for City of Light
Sendero became the second stakes winner and seventh winner overall for his freshman sire City of Light (Quality Road) with a maiden-breaking victory in the Jamestown S. at Colonial Downs Wednesday. Sent off the 1-5… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
Superb Horseman James Delahooke Dies at 77
James Delahooke, an outstanding horseman who played a key role in the creation of the late Prince Khalid Abdullah’s Juddmonte empire, died of a heart attack Wednesday morning while grouse hunting in Yorkshire with friends,… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
Hronis: “Great Possibility” Flightline Will Race Next Year
It appears that the door is open more than just a crack when it comes to whether or not racing’s superstar Flightline (Tapit) will race next year as a 5-year-old. Appearing as the Green… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
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