The Take The Lead Thoroughbred Retirement Program announced today that donations to aftercare organizations on behalf of the horses retired through them will be increased.
The 23rd New Vocations All-Thoroughbred Charity Horse Show raised more than $180,000 to support racehorse aftercare. Proceeds from the May 29-31 event go directly toward New Vocations' efforts to rehab, retrain, and rehome retiring racehorses.
Curtis and Beth Harrell have reopened a historic 370-acre farm, formerly the site of Bonne Chance Farm, as a boutique boarding operation for broodmares under the management of John Durr.
Gold Phoenix, an 8-year-old gelding, aims to return to his graded stakes-winning form in the 1 3/4-mile San Juan Capistrano Stakes (G3T). Contender Rimprotector seeks a victory after twice finishing third in this race at Santa Anita Park.
Last year's The Goodwood (G1) winner Reserve Bank will be offered as a stallion prospect through Inglis' new private online auction platform, Bull Ring, next week.
America’s Best Racing joined the Belotes and West Point at Saratoga when Counting Stars turned the tables on Always a Runner and surged to an emphatic win in the Acorn Stakes.
A peak audience of approximately 4.7 million viewers tunes into FOX for the June 6 Belmont Stakes (G1) from Saratoga Race Course on FOX during a 15-minute segment surrounding the race.
The Remington Park Thoroughbred season begins Aug. 21 and features major races in the $400,000 Oklahoma Derby (G3) for 3-year-olds and the $300,000 Springboard Mile for 2-year-olds.