Former NYTB President, NY State Senator Nolan Dies
Former New York State Sen. Howard Nolan, who also had served as president of the New York Thoroughbred Breeders, died June 16 in Florida with his loving wife Shannon by his side. He was 90.
Miracle's Connections Hope for Winning Delaware Oaks
Siena Farm and WinStar Farm's Miracle tops a field of 10 3-year-old fillies entered in the $300,000 Delaware Oaks (G3) July 1 at Delaware Park. From her seven career starts, she has only been out of the money once.
BloodHorse, Keeneland Honored With Nine Media Awards
BloodHorse.com was honored as the top equine media website. Keeneland Magazine was honored with a first place in the general excellence category among publications with a circulation of at least 15,000.
KEEP, Race For Education Scholarships Award Over $33K
The Kentucky Equine Education Project Foundation, and The Race For Education are proud to announce that more than $33,000 in scholarships were awarded to Kentucky equine students for 2023.
O'Dwyer Calls for Meeting About NY Racing's Future
The New York Gaming Commission also approved a proposed state rule requiring a trainer's attending veterinarian to evaluate a Thoroughbred horse's fitness within 72 hours of a race or workout.
Messineo Ensures Aftercare for Her Horses and Others
Owner Nancy Messineo, who died June 8, bequeathed much of her estate to equine charities to make sure racehorses find good second careers, something she also did with her own racehorses.
Bill Hartack's Kentucky Derby Trophies Top Auction
The five Kentucky Derby-winning trophies sold for $317,000 at Julien's Auctions.
StrideSAFE Town Hall Hoped to Ease Horsemen Concerns
StrideSAFE CEO and co-creator veterinarian Dr. David Lambert along with Churchill Downs Inc.'s equine medical director Dr. Will Farmer tried June 26 to answer questions and ease concerns of horsemen and veterinarians alike.