NYRA Setting Bonuses, Purse Increases to Boost Belmont
Sept. 18 looms as the important moment in NYRA's 71-year history.
Sept. 18 looms as the important moment in NYRA's 71-year history.
In response to the devastating barn fire the morning of June 16, Saratoga Casino Hotel announces a coordinated response that includes a $100,000 donation, upcoming fundraising efforts, and a memorial service to honor the horses lost in the tragedy.
Lady Jancis breaks her maiden in a dominant, front-running score June 10 at Churchill Downs.
The grade 1-winning son of Curlin has been purchased by Haras La Peregrina in Maldonado.
At the end of the second session, 173 horses had changed hands for a total of $9,285,000, including private sales. The average price for Day 2 was $53,671, with a median of $27,000.
Hawthorne Race Course has asked for more time to sort through bids to buy the track out of bankruptcy, citing the number of suitors and the level of investment and due diligence required.
In this week's Porter on Pedigrees, we take a look at the international bloodlines of Dona Clota and Gimme a Nother, who each scored in grade 3s run June 13 in North America.
Ten Bob Tony landed yet another shock in the Queen Anne Stakes (G1) as he overhauled front-runner Opera Ballo to win the opening race of Royal Ascot at 59-1 in North American pari-mutuel pools.