Grade 1 Winner, Sire The Big Beast Dies at 15
The son of Yes It's True is the sire of Alex and JoAnn Lieblong's homebred grade 1 winner Reef Runner.
Former Jockey Cheyanna Closser Dies in Car Accident
Former jockey turned attorney Cheyanna Closser (formerly Cheyanna Patrick) died July 29 from injuries sustained in a July 28 motor vehicle accident. She was 29.
The Big Beast, Sire of Reef Runner, Passes Away at 15
Arkansas-based stallion The Big Beast (Yes It's True–V V S Flawless, by Deputy Minister), sire of recent GI Jaipur Stakes winner Reef Runner, was euthanized Tuesday due to health complications. Owner Alex Lieblong posted the news on X. The bay…
Horsemen Seek New Way to Collect after Hawthorne Reports Negative Purse Account Balance
The Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (ITHA) on Wednesday launched a renewed effort to get paid more than $1.3 million in unpaid purse money from Hawthorne Race Course. The Stickney, Illinois track, owned by Chicago's Carey family for the last 117…
‘Highly Motivated’ Bennett Lands Fasig-Tipton July Digital Topper Cha Cha Baby
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania-based owner/breeder Glenn Bennett's L C Racing extended to $460,000 for Hip 27, Cha Cha Baby (Highly Motivated). Consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, the filly is a member of the first crop of the Into Mischief stallion…
Ask HISA: How Are HISA’s Fees Used?
With a view to pulling the veil back on the whys and wherefores of their operations, a representative of either the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) Authority or the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit (HIWU) will every week answer…
Churchill Downs to Buy NYRA’s 49% Share in United Tote
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) will purchase 49% of United Tote Company from NYRA Content Management Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA), restoring 100% ownership of United Tote to CDI. The definitive agreement was announced…
Fly Right By Highlights Tattersalls Online Treo Eile Sale
The inaugural Tattersalls Online Treo Eile Summer Sale featured the sale of Fly Right By (lot 1) on Wednesday. Brian Flynn paid 5,000gns for the son of Jet Away. Consigned by Nicki Russell, the five-year-old gelding has already finished second…
Love’s Daughter So Lovely Tackles Rhododendron Maiden
5.20 Goodwood, Mdn, 2yo, f, 7fT SO LOVELY (Wootton Bassett) bids to build on a highly encouraging debut second at Leopardstown earlier this month as she lines up for this race Ballydoyle won in 2016 with the future star Rhododendron.…
Saratoga Notebook, Presented By NYRA Bets: Cox Out Of Box Quick at Saratoga
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY — With 30 days left in the longest meet in the history of Saratoga Race Course, trainer Brad Cox is on pace to have the best summer of his career. But he harbors no intentions of walking…