The Timeform rankings return to highlight the top-rated maiden/novice winners in Britain and Ireland from the last fortnight (August 3-16), including a new 'TDN Rising Star' and a Kodi Bear colt with a poignant backstory. =5. REAL BULLET (GB) Mehmas…
The Horseracing and Safety Integrity Act (HISA) Authority and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have both petitioned the Supreme Court of the United States to have another look at HISA's constitutionality, specifically as it pertains to an opinion issued twice…
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Honestly, Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse didn't know what he was going to get from Silent Tactic (Tacitus) when he sent him to the GII Jim Dandy Stakes on the first day of August. It…
Edited Press Release Warner C. Lusardi, the San Diego construction magnate, major philanthropist and longtime civic benefactor, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. He was 94. Mr. Lusardi was a devoted horse racing enthusiast and a valued member of…
Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA)-related rulings from around the country. The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit's (HIWU) “pending”…
2.25 York, Cond, 2yo, 6fT SUN GODDESS (IRE) (Sioux Nation) is an unusual runner in this highly-competitive Harry's Half Million By Goffs, as a Group 1 winner taking a marked drop in class for Ballydoyle. This comes just 11 days…
The highs and lows of horse racing were felt last week by British-based trainer George Boughey. Less than a week after he had to retire Bow Echo (Ire) (Night of Thunder {Ire}), undoubtedly, the best horse he has ever trained,…
Some of the most highly anticipated races during the summer season are the 'baby' races during the boutique meetings at Saratoga and Del Mar and at Ellis Park, which attract its fair share of high-priced juveniles from a variety of…
DEAUVILLE, France – A remarkable launch to the European yearling sale season continued into the V2 session at Arqana on Wednesday when bloodstock agent Paul Nataf paid a record €265,000 for a colt by the emerging young French-based sire Chachnak…
Yesterday's headline, “Jockey Club Seeks to Remove Marshall Gramm from Membership,” appeared just weeks after The Jockey Club's annual Round Table, where its new leadership team pledged transparency. The Jockey Club's recent pledge of greater transparency presents an opportunity. For…