At HighPointe Farm and Training Center Nov. 12, trainer Joe Roberts speaks about his two entrants for the Nov. 15 Claiming Crown at Churchill Downs: Empire’s Best in the $100,000 Ready’s Rocket Express and Shotshell in the $100,000 Iron Horse Kent Stirling Memorial.
Iowa-bred Somavia was impressive in her second career start, winning a maiden special weight contest at Prairie Meadows June 29. Her victory provided the first career winner for her sire, Basin . Out of the gate, Somavia made her way toward the front of the field and challenged Lets Shakeit Sugar for early control of the 4…
West Point Thoroughbreds announced May 7 the retirement of Jaxon Traveler , a multiple graded stakes winner who collected at least one stakes victory every season from ages 2 to 7. Stud plans have not been finalized. Trained by Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen, the son of Munnings out of the Afleet Alex mare Listen Boy retires…
The New York Racing Association announced May 12 the appointment of Scott Jordan to the position of head starter. Jordan joins NYRA from Churchill Downs, where he had served as the head starter since 2006. He will assume his NYRA responsibilities May 23 pending relevant licensing. Jordan has more than 20 years of experience as…
On March 22 at Fair Grounds, a local hero delivered a win for the home team. Six-year-old gelding Touchuponastar, bred by Keith and Ginger Myers’ Coteau Grove Farms, outclassed rivals to capture the New Orleans Classic Stakes. Source link
Magic Millions has launched Magic Millions Digital, a new online auction platform, with entries now open for the first scheduled sale. Custom-built for Magic Millions by leading Australian-based developer Webtron, the brand new platform offers a fast, flexible, and user-friendly experience, ensuring buyers can engage in online auctions with ease from anywhere in the world….
The prospect of a 25% tariff being levied every time a horse enters the United States from Canada has unnerved Canadian owners and breeders, casting a shadow of uncertainty across the ongoing breeding season and upcoming yearling sales. The whipsaw nature of the U.S. government’s communication regarding the tariff has been enough so far for…
