TCA Issues Grants to 75 Organizations
Thoroughbred Charities of America announced Sept. 12 that grants totaling over $821,000 were awarded this year. A total of 75 organizations were approved for a grant.
Speedway Stables Secures $1.2 Million Gun Runner Filly
It's been a long time coming for Elm Tree Farm's Jody and Michelle Huckabay for their first $1 million horse, and the wait ended Sept. 12 during the second session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale.
Frank Taylor Named Farm Manager of the Year
The Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers' Club has selected Frank Taylor of Taylor Made Farm as their 2023 Ted Bates Farm Manager of the Year.
Rutherford Purchases Volatile Filly for $1.15 Million
Owner Mike Rutherford spent $1.15 million to acquire Hip 215, a Volatile filly out of grade 1 winner Love and Pride, during the second session of the September Yearling Sale at Keeneland.
Connections Hope Third Time Charm for Snap Decision
After finishing second in past two editions of the Lonesome Glory Handicap (NSA-1) Bruton Street US' Snap Decision will again try to earn a trip to the winner's circle in the 2 1/2-mile test over hurdles Sept. 14 at Aqueduct…
Buzz Building for Royal Runner Desert Hero in St Leger
William Haggas believes Desert Hero (GB) has improved with every run this season, but the trainer is under no illusions about the challenge facing the royal runner when he lines up in the Sept. 16 St Leger (G1).
Successful Half Siblings May Give Book 2 a Boost
In sports, familiar bloodlines are often the appeal needed to entice athletes to a specific college or for a pro team to draft them. Look at the success the Manning family had in the National Football League.
Uncle Mo Half Sibling to Shedaresthedevil Brings $2.5M
During the second session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale Sept. 12, John Stewart was able to secure the pièce de résistance in the Uncle Mo half sibling to Shedaresthedevil. The WinStar Farm-bred filly sold for a hefty $2.5 million.
Velocitor Picks Up Pace in Sloppy Prince of Wales Win
Al and Bill Ulwelling's homebred Velocitor experienced a change in fortune with a change in surface in the CA$400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes Sept. 12 at Fort Erie.