Be Better Earns 'Retirement for Life' at Old Friends
Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement facility in Georgetown, Ky., is pleased to announce that Be Better, who is owned by Mike Repole, earned retirement for life at Old Friends with his win May 20 at Pimlico Race Course.
Pettigrew Named as Executive at Sam Houston, Retama
Horse racing industry veteran Bryan Pettigrew will be returning to Texas to lead PENN Entertainment's horse racing operations at Sam Houston Race Park in Houston and at Retama Park in Selma.
Breeders' Cup-Winning Trainer Kaplan Dies at 77
Bill Kaplan, a highly successful owner and trainer in South Florida who won the 2011 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1) with Musical Romance, died May 19 at Coral Springs Medical Center from cancer, according to his sister Susan…
National Treasure Likely to Start in Belmont Stakes
There won't be a Triple Crown sweep this year, but there could be a winner of two of the three jewels.
Forbidden Love Headlines Explosive Day on Gold Coast
Three-time group 1 winner Forbidden Love became the equal third-most expensive mare ever sold in Australia when realizing AU$4.1 million during what was an explosive AU$50 million opening session at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale May 23.
Echo Zulu to Return in Memorial Day Stakes at Lone Star
Though the $100,000 Memorial Day Stakes at Lone Star Park May 29 does not have the purse of the $200,000 Ouija Board Distaff, the $300,000 Texas Derby or the $400,000 Steve Sexton Mile (G3), it is the race that drew…
Group Brings League Concept to Thoroughbred Racing
The National Thoroughbred League aims to create a new audience for Thoroughbred racing through a professional sports league with city-based teams.
White Abarrio Moved From Joseph to Rick Dutrow
Embattled trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. took another hit May 23 when it was announced that one of his top horses, 2022 Florida Derby (G1) hero White Abarrio, would be transferred to a new barn due to concerns about the eligibility…
Registration Open for Real Rider Cup
The Real Rider Cup, a charity show jumping event featuring members of the racing industry competing on off-track Thoroughbreds, announced May 23 that registration is open for the 2023 events, including competition legs in Kentucky and Maryland.