NYRA Setting Bonuses, Purse Increases to Boost Belmont
Sept. 18 looms as the important moment in NYRA's 71-year history.
Saratoga Casino, NYRA Announce Barn Fire Relief Efforts
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 Front-Running Fashion
Lady Jancis breaks her maiden in a dominant, front-running score June 10 at Churchill Downs.
Known Agenda Sold to New Farm in Uruguay
The grade 1-winning son of Curlin has been purchased by Haras La Peregrina in Maldonado.
Justify Filly Brings Record $1.4 Million at OBS June
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 Officials Optimistic About Bankruptcy Outcome
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.
Hawthorne Bankruptcy Auction Could Happen By August
The aim is to find a buyer who wants it for a racino A lawyer representing Hawthorne Race Course in the track's Chapter 11 bankruptcy attempt to restructure between $100 and $500 million in debt told the Illinois Racing Board…
Corniche’s Colucci Debuts a Winner at Presque Isle Downs
Attempting to become the third winner for Freshman sire Corniche, Colucci came from just off the pace to graduate at first asking at Presque Isle Downs on Wednesday afternoon. Colucci broke alertly but was taken back to a stalking third…
Record-Setting $1.4M Justify Filly Leads The Way at OBS Wednesday
OCALA, FL – A filly by Triple Crown winner Justify became the highest-priced horse to ever sell at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's June Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training when bringing a final bid of $1.4 million from Speedway Stables…
American Turf Winner Stark Contrast Targeting Belmont Derby
Stark Contrast (Caravaggio), an impressive 2 1/4-length winner of the GI American Turf S. with a career-high 99 Beyer Speed Figure on Kentucky Derby day, is being aimed at the GI Belmont Derby at Saratoga July 4. The Amerman Racing…