TRF Board Member Keating Launches Matching Gift Effort
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation board member Michelle Keating has established a $25,000 matching gift challenge to support the organization's Annual Appeal.
Skippylongstocking Targeting Monmouth Cup
Pegasus World Cup (G1) winner Skippylongstocking will target a 13th graded stakes victory in the $350,000 Monmouth Cup (G3) during the July 18 Haskell card at Monmouth Park, trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. said on the June 22 episode of BloodHorse…
BH Monday: Joseph Talks White Abarrio, Stephen Foster
On the June 22 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. discusses White Abarrio ahead of the Stephen Foster Stakes (G1), BloodHorse editorial director Frank Angst advocates for separate pari-mutuel pools for on- and off-track patrons.
White Abarrio a 'Man in His Prime' Ahead of Foster
Even with goat companion Brownie delaying his trip to Churchill Downs, White Abarrio enters the $2 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) as a "man in his prime," according to trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Saratoga to Hold Public Tribute for 17 Lost Horses
There will be a public memorial service to honor the 17 horses that perished in the devastating barn fire June 28 at 10:45 a.m. in the harness track winner's circle at Saratoga Casino Hotel.
Why Mentors Recommend the Amplify Mentorship Program
Applications for the Fall 2026 session of the Amplify Horse Racing Mentorship program close on Tuesday, June 23. This three-month initiative offers a structured gateway for youth and young adults interested in getting involved in the Thoroughbred industry. Below, three…
TRF Board Member Keating Establishes Matching Gift Challenge
Edited Press Release Officials at the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) have announced that Board Member Michelle Keating has established a $25,000 matching gift challenge to support the organization's Annual Appeal. After decades of leadership and service as President and CEO…
Longtime Assistant Starter Derrick Edwards Passes Away
The longtime Laurel Park and Pimlico assistant starter Derrick Edwards, who handled both Triple Crown winners in the GI Preakness Stakes during their historic bids, passed away June 20. Including the aforementioned American Pharoah (Pioneerof the Nile) in 2015 and…
Turf Showcase Highlights Opening Week at Colonial
The 2026 racing season at Colonial Downs in New Kent, Virginia, kicks off Thursday, June 25, with no fewer than 22 turf races scheduled across the weekend on the Secretariat Turf Course. Featured on opening weekend are a pair of…
‘In 40 Years We’ve Never Been So Lucky’: Harper Issues Rallying Cry to Breeders as Whitsbury Manor Celebrates Special Norfolk Win
As we heard on more than one occasion last week, breeding a winner at Royal Ascot is special. So when that winner has been five generations and half a century in the making, it naturally counts as extra special, particularly…