From TOBA LEXINGTON , Ky. (May 16, 2013) -- The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) announced today that it will hold a Thoroughbred Breeding Clinic Friday, May 31 – Sunday, June 2 in Lexington , Ky. The clinic, sponsored by Blood-Horse Publications, will offer topics including planning a mating, conformation, foal registration, equine nutrition, pasture management, foaling and farm management. The clinic features visits to Machmer Hall, Adena Springs and Darby Dan Farm. A clinic agenda is available here.
From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 15, 2013) -- The location for the California Horse Racing Board meeting on Thursday, May 23, 2013, originally scheduled to be in the State Capitol, has been changed to the satellite wagering facility in the clubhouse at Cal Expo at 1600 Exposition Blvd. in Sacramento.
From NTRA WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 8, 2013) -- With the Kentucky Derby behind us, it is time to focus on the 2013 yearling sales. Specifically, the NTRA asks for assistance with enrolling your clients in the voluntary ¼% Check-off program that funds the NTRA’s federal legislative advocacy in Washington, D.C. on behalf of horse racing and breeding.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 1, 2013) -- “The Jockey Club has consistently stated that the overuse of medication endangers our equine and human athletes, threatens the integrity of our sport and erodes consumer confidence in our game.
From The Jockey Club LEXINGTON, Ky. (Apr. 24, 2013) -- The Jockey Club and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) today announced the launch of horseracingreform.org, an advocacy and information website designed to promote improved regulatory standards for horse racing. The site replaces cleanhorseracing.org.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Apr. 21, 2013) -- A new Ad Hoc Committee on Racing and Marketing Initiatives will be working with the industry on creative ways to enhance the sport in California.
From Purina ST. LOUIS, Mo., (Apr. 16, 2013) — Purina Animal Nutrition has pledged up to $150,000 in free feed to rescue shelters through its continuing partnership with A Home for Every Horse, a program dedicated to finding homes for horses in need of adoption or fostering. For the second year in a row, Purina has pledged a base donation of $125,000.
ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 15, 2013) -- CTBA.com, the official web site of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association, encourages breeders to submit photos of newly arrived foals for posting on the site.
CHICAGO, Ill. (May 22, 2013) – Bobo is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $150,000 Grade III Arlington Classic Stakes for 3-year-olds at Arlington Park.
By DRF.com OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (May 22, 2013) --A representative of the Celestial Acres Training Center in Moore, Okla., said 34 horses had been found alive as of Wednesday following Monday’s tornado, which packed winds of nearly 200 miles an hour. http://www.drf.com/news/oklahoma-tornado-34-horses-found-alive-celestial...
From TRAO and OQHRA
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (May 22, 2013) -- In a joint statement released by the Thoroughbred Racing Association of Oklahoma (TRAO) and the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association (OQHRA), the associations announced the creation of a benevolence account for horsemen impacted by the recent storms in the state.
From Barretts DEL MAR, Calif. (May 22, 2013) -- On July 21, the first Sunday of the Del Mar race season, Barretts, in cooperationwith the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, will conduct its second annual Paddock Sale at Del Mar featuring “Race Ready” horses in training.
By Bloodhorse OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (May 21, 2013) -- The Women's Horse Industry Network is raising funds to help horse owners in the areas affected by the May 20 tornado in Oklahoma City, Okla. One of the hardest hit areas was the Orr Family Farm which lost nearly 100 horses.
By Bloodhorse.com SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 20, 2013) --The California Horse Racing Board takes a first look at a race dates calendar that doesn't include Betfair Hollywood Park next year when it convenes in Sacramento May 23.
LOS OLIVOS, Calif. (May 20, 2013) – A Lil Excess, producer of the stakes-placed Dancingtothestars and A Lil Dumaani, was euthanized Monday at Alamo Pintado Clinic following complications from a twisted colon.
From Barretts INGLEWOOD, Calif. (May 19, 2013) -- Graduates of Barrettsʼ October Yearling Sale won the $100,000 Fran’s Valentine Stakes for California-bred fillies and mares and both open allowance races on the Saturday card at Betfair Hollywood Park.
BALTIMORE, Md. (May 18, 2013) -- Preakness Stakes winner Oxbow is out of the unraced mare Tizamazing, a Kentucky-bred daughter of former California Broodmare of the Year Cee’s Song.
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (May 18, 2013) – Unusual Hottie rallied in late stretch to win Saturday’s $100,500 Fran’s Valentine Stakes for California-bred fillies and mares at Betfair Hollywood Park.
By DRF BALTIMORE, Md. (May 18, 2013) -- Craig Dado, an executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, was elected to the board of directors of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association at a board meeting Friday in Baltimore, the NTRA announced.
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (May 16, 2013) – California stallion Square Eddie was represented by his first winner Thursday when Sprouts won the eighth race at Betfair Hollywood Park, a maiden special weight race.
By DRF.com INGLEWOOD, Calif. (May 10, 2013) – The announcement that Betfair Hollywood Park will cease operations at the end of 2013 has increased urgency among Southern California racing officials to develop alternative plans for a year-round racing calendar and stabling venues.
From The Jockey Club NEW YORK, N.Y. (May 10, 2013) -- Donors who make a contribution of $50 or more to the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation between now and June 9 will receive an official Orb baseball cap as a thank-you from Stuart S. Janney III and the Phipps Stable, the owners of the 2013 Kentucky Derby winner.
By DRF BONSALL, Calif. (May 9, 2013) -- The San Luis Rey Downs training center in northern San Diego County is expected to be closed for four months beginning June 2 for a refurbishment of its stables and dirt track, according to Santa Anita president George Haines. http://www.drf.com/news/san-luis-rey-downs-refurbish-track-stables
From DMTC DEL MAR, Calif. (May 9, 2013) -- “Ship and Win,” the highly successful program to lure out-of-state horses to the summer Del Mar meeting, will return for the third straight season with an additional boost in incentives offered to horsemen who bring new runners to the seaside oval.
From TOBA LEXINGTON , Ky. (May 16, 2013) -- The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) announced today that it will hold a Thoroughbred Breeding Clinic Friday, May 31 – Sunday, June 2 in Lexington , Ky. The clinic, sponsored by Blood-Horse Publications, will offer topics including planning a mating, conformation, foal registration, equine nutrition, pasture management, foaling and farm management. The clinic features visits to Machmer Hall, Adena Springs and Darby Dan Farm. A clinic agenda is available here.
From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 15, 2013) -- The location for the California Horse Racing Board meeting on Thursday, May 23, 2013, originally scheduled to be in the State Capitol, has been changed to the satellite wagering facility in the clubhouse at Cal Expo at 1600 Exposition Blvd. in Sacramento.
From NTRA WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 8, 2013) -- With the Kentucky Derby behind us, it is time to focus on the 2013 yearling sales. Specifically, the NTRA asks for assistance with enrolling your clients in the voluntary ¼% Check-off program that funds the NTRA’s federal legislative advocacy in Washington, D.C. on behalf of horse racing and breeding.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 1, 2013) -- “The Jockey Club has consistently stated that the overuse of medication endangers our equine and human athletes, threatens the integrity of our sport and erodes consumer confidence in our game.
From The Jockey Club LEXINGTON, Ky. (Apr. 24, 2013) -- The Jockey Club and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) today announced the launch of horseracingreform.org, an advocacy and information website designed to promote improved regulatory standards for horse racing. The site replaces cleanhorseracing.org.
CHICAGO, Ill. (May 22, 2013) – Bobo is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $150,000 Grade III Arlington Classic Stakes for 3-year-olds at Arlington Park.
By San Diego Union Tribune
From Barretts DEL MAR, Calif. (May 22, 2013) -- On July 21, the first Sunday of the Del Mar race season, Barretts, in cooperationwith the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, will conduct its second annual Paddock Sale at Del Mar featuring “Race Ready” horses in training.
By Bloodhorse OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (May 21, 2013) -- The Women's Horse Industry Network is raising funds to help horse owners in the areas affected by the May 20 tornado in Oklahoma City, Okla. One of the hardest hit areas was the Orr Family Farm which lost nearly 100 horses.
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (May 18, 2013) – Unusual Hottie rallied in late stretch to win Saturday’s $100,500 Fran’s Valentine Stakes for California-bred fillies and mares at Betfair Hollywood Park.
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (May 16, 2013) – California stallion Square Eddie was represented by his first winner Thursday when Sprouts won the eighth race at Betfair Hollywood Park, a maiden special weight race.
By DRF.com INGLEWOOD, Calif. (May 10, 2013) – The announcement that Betfair Hollywood Park will cease operations at the end of 2013 has increased urgency among Southern California racing officials to develop alternative plans for a year-round racing calendar and stabling venues.
