Veteran Auctioneer Biederman Stepping Back From Rostrum
After nearly 40 years of service, Tom Biederman will be stepping away from Fasig-Tipton auctions at the end of 2023.
Louisiana Champions Day Attracts 80 Entrants Dec. 9
This event has become the highlight of Louisiana-bred racing as the best runners in the state compete for nearly $1 million in purse money.
Ghostzapper Weanling Highlights F-T Midlantic Dec. Sale
The final live sale of the year for Fasig-Tipton, the Midlantic December Mixed and Horses of Racing Age Sale, concluded Dec. 5 with a Ghostzapper weanling topping the day at $82,000.
Baffert Seeks Default Judgment in Defamation Suit
Bob Baffert filed a motion for default judgment against Justin Wunderler in a lawsuit the trainer filed in a California federal court.
Favorable Outcome to Remain at Stud in Nebraska
New owner Dan Kjorsvik hopes the new racinos at four racetracks will boost the state's breeding industry. He sees grade 2 winner Favorable Outcome as the perfect fit for Nebraska racing.
Juddmonte Lands Teona for $5.7M+ at Tatts December
How much for a group 1-winning filly? On Day 2 of the Tattersalls December Mares Sale, we got the answer. In the case of Teona, the answer was 4,500,000gns (US$5,767,650, 1gn=US$1.2817), after a tussle among Coolmore, Godolphin, and Juddmonte.
Hoist the Gold Gets a Grade 2 for 24-Year-Old Mineshaft
The length of time that a stallion can potentially stand at stud can lead to tremendous variation in generational intervals.
Rood and Riddle's Garrett Named AAEP President
Katherine (Katie) Garrett, shareholder and director of diagnostic imaging at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, was installed as president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners Dec. 2.
Racing Commission Approves Turf Paradise Race Dates
The Arizona Racing Commission, during the Dec. 5 session, approved by a unanimous 4-0 vote a conditional opening of Turf Paradise's request for a race meet in 2024.