TAA Success Stories: All-Around Star Jericho Call
Success stories from the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
Longtime Assistant Robson Posts First Win as Trainer
Trainer Lauren Robson saddled her very first winner Feb. 15, bringing a rather extensive resume with her into the Gulfstream Park winner's circle.
Liberal Arts to Train Up to Arkansas Derby
Kentucky Derby (G1) hopeful Liberal Arts, who most recently finished third in the Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park, will be aimed at the Arkansas Derby (G1) for his next start, trainer Robert Medina told Oaklawn publicity.
CA Horse Industry Sees Economic Growth Since 2018
Equine businesses and organizations generate $11.6 billion for California's economy and more than 132,000 jobs across racing, competition, recreation, equine therapy, animal-wellness sectors, and more.
Angel of Empire Named 2023 Top Midlantic-Bred
Pennsylvania-bred Angel of Empire, the 2023 Arkansas Derby (G1) winner, is the top Midlantic-bred of last year, narrowly foiling Caravel's bid to become the second-ever repeat winner of the top Midlantic-bred crown.
Irish Racing Matriarch Maureen Mullins Dies Aged 94
Maureen Mullins, the mother of perennial champion trainer Willie and Irish racing's great matriarch, died the morning of Feb. 14 at the age of 94 following a short illness.
Yorton Plans Ahead With Goffs
It has been confirmed that the Goffs Yorton Sale will be suspended for one year only, meaning there will be no Yorton Sale in 2024, and the next chapter of this unique and established event will be Sept. 4, 2025.
BH Daily Letters to the Editor, Feb. 15 Issue
BH Daily Letters to the Editor, Feb. 15 Issue
Canterbury Launches Prepaid Trainer Incentive Program
Seeking to rebound from a 2023 season with diminished field size and handle, Canterbury Park launches a prepaid starter incentive program to entice trainers to race at the Shakopee, Minn., track during its 54-day meet over the summer.
NYRA Forms All-Weather Surfaces Committee
NYRA announced Feb. 14 the formation of an All-Weather Surfaces Committee to evaluate the impact of various racing surfaces on equine injury rates.