Reduction of Harris Farms to be Held on F-T Digital
The Major Reduction of Harris Farms, the Thoroughbred operation of leading California breeder and owner John C. Harris, will be conducted on Fasig-Tipton Digital Aug.14-19.
Undefeated Laurelin Favored in Saratoga Oaks
Aiming to keep her unbeaten streak alive, Newstead Stables' Laurelin steps up in class in search of graded glory in the $500,000 Saratoga Oaks Invitational Stakes (G2T) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 9.
Multiple Graded Stakes Winner Trinniberg Dies at Age 16
Multiple grades stakes winner and millionaire Trinniberg died recently at Haras San Miguel Queguay in Uruguay according to a report by Turf Diario Aug. 5. The 16-year-old son of Teuflesberg won the 2012 Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1).
Where to Watch/Listen: Racing Coverage Aug. 6-10
After a very busy week in horse racing covering racing, conferences, ceremonies, and sales, this week focuses on some major stakes at Colonial Downs and Saratoga Race Course, which hosts one Breeders' Cup Challenge Series qualifier.
Cairo Gets Acquainted With Colonial Before 'Million'
After arriving at Colonial Downs Aug. 3, Refai Alghraiban's classy globetrotter Cairo was on the track Aug. 6 ahead of his run in the Arlington Million (G1T) Aug. 9. Trainer Alice Haynes was on hand for the Irish-bred's move over the…
O'Farrell Elected as Chair of TOBA Board of Trustees
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Aug. 6 the election of David O'Farrell as chairman of its board of trustees.
David Scanlon, Wife Blair King Buy FL Training Center
David Scanlon and his wife, Blair King, purchase the former Eddie Woods Training Center near Ocala, Fla.
Dream On Tries to Make Secretariat Victory a Reality
Coming off a victorious run in the Penn Mile Stakes (G3T), Dream On will try to make it four wins from five starts this year in the $500,000 Secretariat Stakes (G2T) at Colonial Downs Aug. 9.
Beach Bomb's Breeders' Cup Path Runs Through Beverly D.
There is a lot of alliteration surrounding the co-feature event at Colonial Downs Aug. 9. Because while Be Your Best brings the credentials to be the likely favorite, Beach Bomb boasts the brilliance to beware of in the Beverly D. Stakes…
Gulfstream Renews Decoupling Push Via Lawsuit
After failing to convince Florida legislators earlier this year to decouple its horse racing business from its right to offer slot machine gambling, Gulfstream Park filed a lawsuit that, if successful, would satisfy its goals via court order.