Shirreffs and 'Short Man' Shared a Lifetime in Racing
In this week's On Racing, John "Short Man" Flakes recalls his time with John Shirreffs. He found in Shirreffs a kindred spirit, driven by a philosophy that gave every horse a chance.
Parx Racing Partners With Agentes 305
Agentes 305 will serve as the official Spanish channel for Parx Racing with daily commentary and handicapping, Spanish-language race calls and exclusive behind-the-scenes content featuring interviews with jockeys and trainers.
Heaven and Horseshoes Unites Indiana Racing Community
The newly unveiled Heaven and Horseshoes worship and community center by the Horseshoe Indianapolis backstretch exemplifies what can happen when horsemen, track leadership and regulators work together.
Coolmore Purchases Rising Young Stallion Super Seth
Coolmore has bought Waikato Stud's rising young sire Super Seth, with the son of Dundeel set to relocate to the Hunter Valley later this year.
Stakes Winner Neom Beach Heads F-T Feb. Digital Sale
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 260 offerings for its February Digital Sale, which opened Feb. 19 and will close Feb. 24, beginning at 2 p.m. ET.
Zoustar Filly Tops Day 1 of Perth Yearling Sale
At the close of trade on the first day of the two-day sale, 138 yearlings sold at a clearance rate of 82%, with an impressive 22 lots making over AU$200,000. The aggregate rose 9.7% from last year's corresponding session to…
Black Caviar's Sire Bel Esprit Dies at Age 26
Bel Esprit, the influential stallion best known as the sire of unbeaten champion sprinter Black Caviar, has died at the age of 26. Widden Stud announced Feb. 19 that the son of Royal Academy had succumbed to the effects of…
The Jockey Club Releases ID My Thoroughbred App
Available on Google Play or the App store, the ID My Thoroughbred App will provide each horse's name, detailed markings, photos, assistance needs, and more when a valid microchip is entered.
Napoleon Solo to be Entered in Fountain of Youth
Trainer Chad Summers says Gold Square's undefeated Champagne Stakes (G1) winner Napoleon Solo will be entered in the Feb. 28 Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park for what would be his 3-year-old debut.