Crane Thoroughbreds was formed in 2004. The program starts 200 to 300 head a year, and has produced 23 graded stakes horses in total. One year, nearly half the finalists of the Retired Racehorse Project came from this program.
The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities' 60th International Conference of Horseracing Authorities Oct. 5 in Paris, France saw a prominent owner remind the sport's leaders of the many jobs on the line as racing crafts a path forward.
Ryan Moore and Shergar are the latest racing greats to be inducted into the British Racing Hall of Fame, with the ceremony scheduled for British Champions Day Oct. 17 at Ascot.
Trainer Rebecca Menzies struck with her first runner in the United States when Adonius won the Indian Summer Stakes (G3T) in a thrilling finish Oct. 4 at Keeneland to earn a crack at the Breeders' Cup.
Why It Worked: Kentucky-born Stradale was bred by Minnesota-based Richard Bremer and Cheryl Sprick, the product of breeding to a stallion they spent beyond their comfort zone to a broodmare who was an impulse purchase and conditioned to top health.
The purchase of Newspaperofrecord was one of six purchases Klaravich Stables made in Book 1 of the Tattersalls Yearling Sale nine years ago. Since then, the number of Americans, and the money they are spending, has been on the rise.
A total of 177 mares and fillies have been cataloged for JS Company's Broodmare Sale at Shizunai Oct. 21. The catalog features consignments from leading breeders, led by Shadai Farm with 24 lots, followed by Darley Japan with 14.